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Etihad Airways to deploy A380 on New York service from Apr-2024

30 November, 2023

Etihad Airways announced (29-Nov-2023) plans to deploy A380 equipment on one of two daily New York JFK frequencies from 22-Apr-2024. The other daily flight will be operated with Boeing 787-9 featuring first, business and economy cabins. The introduction of the A380 marks a significant enhancement to Etihad's capacity in the US market, connecting to the broader GCC and Indian subcontinent. It will further attract an increased number of visitors to Abu Dhabi. The US route becomes the second destination after London to enjoy the remarkable A380 experience. The aircraft offers economy, business and first class seats, as well as a three room suite. [more - original PR]

Air Transat and Porter Airlines launch JV to accelerate market expansion

29 November, 2023

Air Transat and Porter Airlines extended (28-Nov-2023) their codeshare agreement by creating the 'The Alliance' joint venture (JV). The JV aims to facilitate the acceleration of both airlines' expansion in their respective markets and foster stronger network optimisation through collaboration on scheduling and route planning. Transat CEO Annick Guérard said: "Through this Alliance, we will accelerate the expansion of our transatlantic footprint by allowing us to leverage the domestic market served by Porter, while allowing for a more efficient use of our fleet". Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce said: "The flow of passengers on both carriers means that Porter will be able to develop a more robust network by increasing flight frequency on key domestic and transborder routes, and entering into new markets with less point-to-point traffic". The Alliance will be gradually implemented throughout 2024. [more - original PR]

EUROCONTROL: Intra European traffic at 92% of 2019 levels in mid Nov-2023

24 November, 2023

EUROCONTROL reported (23-Nov-2023) the following highlights for European aviation, for the period between 13-Nov-2023 and 19-Nov-2023:

  • The network recorded 24,506 average daily flights, -2% week-on-week and +7% year-on-year, with airlines scaling back on flights more than expected, as they changed to winter schedules;
  • Intra Europe: 18,766 daily flights, -2% week-on-week and 92% of 2019 levels;
  • Intercontinental: 5052 daily flights, -2% week-on-week and 90% of 2019 levels;
  • On the intercontinental network, Europe-Middle East was the largest regional flow, with 1160 daily flights, 13% below 2019 levels;
  • Europe-North Africa recorded the highest increase compared to 2019 (+14%), while Europe-Other Europe (Including Russia) recorded the largest decrease (-70%);
  • UK-US was the top long haul country pair, with 285 average daily flights, +2% week-on-week and +2% compared with 2019;
  • The mainline (+11%), low cost (+10%) and regional (+3%) sectors are recording year-on-year growth, while business (-1%) all cargo (-6%) and non scheduled (-10%) are down. Compared to 2019, business (+14%) and all cargo (+7%) are recording growth. [more - original PR]

Collinson partners with Delaware North for Priority Pass access at 13 F&B locations in South Pacific

22 November, 2023

Collinson announced (21-Nov-2023) an exclusive partnership with Delaware North which will enable Collinson's Priority Pass Members to access 13 F&B outlets across the following airports in Australia and New Zealand:

  • Adelaide Airport:
    • Coopers Alehouse;
    • Pantry;
    • Precinct;
  • Auckland International Airport:
    • Best Ugly Bagels (Domestic);
    • Best Ugly Bagels (International);
    • Orleans Chicken & Waffles;
    • Blue Marble Lane;
    • Oma Artisan Bakery & Café;
  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
    • The Local Taphouse (opening in late Nov-2023);
    • Pickett's Deli & Rotisserie;
    • Stomping Ground Brewery and Beer Hall;
  • Perth Airport:
    • Coffee Quarter;
    • Hatchery Collective Bar & Grill.

The partnership enables Priority Pass Members to redeem lounge credits for dining credits of set menus at the locations. [more - original PR]

Air China resumes Beijing-Washington service

21 November, 2023

Air China, via its official Twitter account, announced (21-Nov-2023) it resumed twice weekly Beijing Capital-Washington Dulles service with Boeing 777-300ER equipment on 21-Nov-2023, following a suspension since Feb-2020. United Airlines will resume service on the route from Jan-2024, according to OAG.

ITA Airways and Korean Air sign codeshare agreement

21 November, 2023

Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA Airways) and Korean Air signed (20-Nov-2023) a codeshare agreement for connectivity via Rome Fiumicino Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport. The partnership is expected to facilitate trade relations and increase tourist flows between Italy and South Korea. Effective 21-Nov-2023, Korean Air will codeshare on ITA Airways' services connecting Rome to Bologna, Venice, Turin, Trieste, Genoa, Bari, Brindisi, Florence, Catania, Palermo, Naples, Madrid, Barcelona, Athens, Cairo and Munich. ITA Airways will codeshare on Korean Air services connecting Seoul Incheon to Rome Fiumicino, Milan Malpensa Airport, Busan, Daegu, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Sapporo. The carriers are also working to expand the scope of cooperation, with the aim of offering additional travel combinations. [more - original PR - Italian]

Amex GBT partners with Airlink to enable rapid response travel for NGO workers

20 November, 2023

American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) partnered (16-Nov-2023) with humanitarian relief organisation Airlink to enable rapid response travel to disaster areas for non-governmental organisation (NGO) workers. Amex GBT will deploy bespoke travel booking solutions and services for Airlink and NGO partners to streamline rapid response travel. The partnership is expected to be operational in early 2024. [more - original PR]

Alaska Airlines announces changes to Alaska Lounge membership for 2024

17 November, 2023

Alaska Airlines, via its official website, announced (16-Nov-2023) the following changes to its Alaska Lounge membership, effective 01-Feb-2024:

  • Paid member access: Upon lounge entry, guests must present a valid boarding pass for a flight that day with Alaska, a oneworld member airline or any Alaska global airline partner. Previously, members were able to access lounges prior to any flight;
  • Annual lounge membership pricing:
    • Alaska Lounge:
      • USD450 for elite status members, up from USD400;
      • USD550 for non-elite members, up from USD500;
    • Alaska Lounge+ (including all Alaska Lounge locations and over 90 partner lounges:
      • USD650 for elite status members, up from USD550;
      • USD750 for non-elite members, up from USD650.

WestJet to resume five trans Atlantic services in summer 2024

16 November, 2023

WestJet announced (15-Nov-2023) plans to resume the following services under its summer 2024 schedule:

  • Toronto-Dublin: Daily from 01-Mar-2024;
  • Halifax-London Gatwick: Four times weekly from 28-Apr-2024;
  • St John's-London Gatwick: Three times weekly from 01-May-2024;
  • Toronto-Edinburgh: Daily from 14-May-2024;
  • Halifax-Dublin: Four times weekly from 19-Jun-2024.

According to OAG, the carrier last operated St John's-London Gatwick service in Oct-2017, while the remaining services were last operated in Aug/Oct-2022. WestJet EVP and CCO John Weatherill stated: "As we continue to expand upon our growth story, we are not only providing increased accessibility to Canadians but fostering crucial connectivity between communities and driving economic growth through inbound leisure and business travel". [more - original PR -I] [more - original PR - II] [more - original PR - III] [more - original PR - IV]

Delta Air Lines and airBaltic to launch codeshare partnership

16 November, 2023

Delta Air Lines and airBaltic announced (15-Nov-2023) the launch of a codeshare partnership effective 22-Nov-2023. Delta will codeshare on 20 airBaltic-operated routes serving the carrier's leading cities including Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. airBaltic president and CEO Martin Gauss stated the partnership will "not only attract new passengers to airBaltic, but also elevate the Baltics' global visibility and connectivity". This follows US FAA awarding Latvia an International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Category 1 rating in Jul-2023, enabling Latvian carriers to provide service to/from the US and enter into codeshare agreements with US carriers. [more - original PR - Delta] [more - original PR - airBaltic]

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