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• Joe Breitfeller
2024-06-26T03:19:57.016642-07:00
Qantas Launches Perth-Paris Route with French-Inspired Experience on July 12
On July 12, 2024, Qantas will introduce direct flights from Perth to Paris, featuring a French-inspired onboard experience including special menus, pajamas, and amenity kits.
2024-06-26T05:59:03.423114-07:00
US Organizations Call for Increased Competition to Lower Skyrocketing Airfares
Eleven prominent organizations are advocating for heightened competition in the US airline industry to address rising airfares. Their unified call aims to stimulate market dynamics and offer passengers more options on key routes.
2024-06-25T03:42:05.184043-07:00
Lufthansa to Impose $77 Surcharge to Fund Clean Fuel Costs
Starting January 1, 2025, Lufthansa will apply an environmental surcharge of up to $77 per ticket to offset the costs of alternative fuels needed to lower aircraft emissions.
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Air Canada Expands Winter Network with 55 Caribbean and US Destinations
Air Canada is enhancing its winter 2024-25 network with 55 destinations, including new routes from Ottawa and Quebec City to Tulum, and from Montreal to Saint Maarten.
US Organizations Call for Increased Competition to Lower Skyrocketing Airfares
Eleven prominent organizations are advocating for heightened competition in the US airline industry to address rising airfares. Their unified call aims to stimulate market dynamics and offer passengers more options on key routes.
Qantas Launches Perth-Paris Route with French-Inspired Experience on July 12
On July 12, 2024, Qantas will introduce direct flights from Perth to Paris, featuring a French-inspired onboard experience including special menus, pajamas, and amenity kits.
Breeze Airways Adds Three New Florida Routes
Breeze Airways is expanding its service with three new routes to its Florida bases, including a new nonstop from Long Island. This move enhances Breeze's network using its modern Airbus A220 and Embraer E190 fleet.
Azul Deploys 377-seat A330neo for Domestic Routes in Brazil Starting August 2024
Brazilian carrier Azul will operate its mono-class Airbus A330-900neo on domestic routes, including Recife to Sao Paulo Viracopos/Campinas, starting August 1, 2024. The aircraft will fly on various routes following this initial deployment.
Türkiye's Bikini Jet Gains AOC, AJet Shifts Focus to Next-Gen Jets
Bikini Jet has acquired an AOC, signaling new strategic moves, while AJet plans to reduce wet-leases in favor of next-generation jets, reflecting a shift in fleet development strategies.
flydubai Launches Islamabad and Lahore Flights From July 2024
flydubai is set to commence daily flights to Islamabad and Lahore starting July 1, 2024, expanding its presence in Pakistan. The new routes will be operated using Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
Volotea and Abra Group Form JV for Air Europa Acquisition Support
Volotea and Abra Group, parent of Avianca, have signed a joint-venture agreement aimed at acting as a remedy taker if IAG's acquisition of Air Europa is completed, potentially securing Air Europa's Madrid slots.
Delta Unveils First Delta One Lounge at JFK with Premium Amenities
The new Delta One lounge at JFK Airport offers exclusive services including a full-service restaurant, spa treatments, massage chairs, and shoe shining service.
Lufthansa to Impose $77 Surcharge to Fund Clean Fuel Costs
Starting January 1, 2025, Lufthansa will apply an environmental surcharge of up to $77 per ticket to offset the costs of alternative fuels needed to lower aircraft emissions.
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