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JetBlue and Hawaiian Air Team Up From East Coast
Monday, February 06, 2012 |
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JetBlue Airways and Hawaiian Airlines announced a partnership last month that will make it easier to travel between Hawaii and the East Coast.
Once the systems are combined, JetBlue and Hawaiian Airlines will sync connecting flight times, award frequent-flier points to members of either airline’s program and operate code share flights that allow consumers to book through either carrier.
The partnership is expected to be completed by June 4, when Hawaiian will begin a daily nonstop flight between Honolulu and Kennedy Airport. The new flight, with round-trip fares starting at $861, is only the second nonstop to Oahu from the New York area, competing with United’s nonstop from Newark.
“I think you’ll see more cooperation between small airlines,” said George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com. “I just wonder how long they’ll survive in the age of mergers without it.”
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Cebu Pacific to become new A330 operator
Friday, February 03, 2012 |
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Cebu Pacific (CEB), the largest low cost carrier from the Philippines, is set to become a new A330 operator, following an announcement that it has selected the aircraft for new long haul services. The carrier plans to acquire up to eight leased aircraft for the new operation, which will begin in the third quarter of 2013.
The long range capability of the A330 will enable CEB to offer direct services from Manila to markets in Australia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe, as well as to the US. The airline will configure the aircraft in single class layout seating just over 400 passengers.
“The A330-300 will give us the lowest cost per seat, allowing us to drive long-haul fares 35% lower than those currently offered by other airlines, and as much as 80% lower when CEB offers promo fares. This aircraft type is very well suited to the kind of network we want to build and the routes we want to launch,” said Lance Gokongwei, CEB President and CEO. “As CEB develops long-haul routes and opens new destinations for a Philippine flag carrier, we will be creating an important enabler for increased trade, tourism and foreign investment.”
CEB is a major customer for the A320 Family, having ordered over 70 aircraft from Airbus. It currently operates 10 A319s and 19 A320s on its existing domestic and regional network, with another 23 A320s and 30 A321neo aircraft on order for future delivery.
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Emirates Says Howdy to Dallas
Friday, February 03, 2012 |
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Emirates inaugurated its fifth US destination Thursday morning: Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. The flight marks the first regularly scheduled nonstop between DFW and the Middle East, and is expected to open up trade and cultural avenues between the two regions with a high level of comfort and service.
For its first arrival, an Emirates Boeing 777-200LR (A6-EWA) gets a water cannon salute from the DFW fire trucks.
The flight from Dubai landed on time at 8:45 am local time and taxied over to gate D11 after passing through a “shower of affection”—aka water canon salute. At a press conference back in the terminal, local and foreign dignitaries touted the economic benefits of a daily to DXB.
“A direct link with Dubai will open new vistas for North Texas, with key trading and business centers in the Middle East, Africa, and the Indian Subcontinent now just one stop away.” said Emirates Senior VP for Commercial Operations, Nigel Page.
The airline estimates $227 million in economic impact to be generated as a result of the new route for the Dallas/Ft. Worth region. With Texas already exporting approximately $2 billion in goods each year already to the United Arab Emirates, that “means a lot of Texas jobs” said Yousef Al Otaiba—United Arab Emirates ambassador to the United States—who was on hand for the arrival.
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price later presented Al Otaiba with a black Stetson cowboy hat right off of her head. After much cheering and applause, Al Otaiba even obliged the crowd with a hearty “Howdy,” in a good southern drawl.
Tours of the aircraft showcased an aircraft decked out to keep passengers in all classes happy for the fifteen hour flight. The Boeing 777-200LR is configured in three classes, featuring private suites in first class (1-2-1 layout), lie-flat beds in business (2-3-2), and economy (3-4-3).
Emirates already possesses one of largest long haul fleets on the planet and with additional aircraft orders still coming down the pipe, we expect to see Emirates continue to expand around the globe, particularly in North America. In the US, Emirates currently serves New York, San Francisco, Houston, Los Angeles and Dallas/Fort Worth, and will soon begin Seattle flights.
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Qatar Airways new 5-Star Airline Lounge™ at London Heathrow Airport
Friday, February 03, 2012 |
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Qatar Airways has opened its new Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, reinforcing the importance of one of the airline’s busiest routes.
Mr Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways CEO, said the new lounge reflects the importance of extending Qatar Airways award-winning service beyond the signature Premium Terminal in Doha. “London has long been one of our best-performing routes, so Heathrow was an obvious choice for our first Premium Lounge outside Doha. With the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games taking place this summer, the international spotlight will be on the British capital and we look forward to the increase in capacity and welcoming more premium travellers on our high demand services to London. The lounge is the latest development in our expanding global network and will enable both loyal customers and those travelling with us for the first time, to take full advantage of the high levels of service we provide.”
The Premium Lounge at London Heathrow Terminal 4 is Qatar Airways first dedicated facility for First and Business Class passengers outside the Doha hub. Qatar Airways operates the award-winning Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport, exclusively for use by passengers travelling in First or Business Class.
Following a landmark year in 2011, which saw Qatar Airways introduce 15 new destinations to its network and win the coveted Skytrax Airline of the Year Award, the airline’s new Heathrow lounge is set to become the benchmark for international airport lounges.
Designed to resemble a boutique hotel or private member’s club rather than a conventional airport lounge, the Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Heathrow has been created to provide the ultimate in luxury and Five- Star service.
Qatar Airways recruited lounge staff from Five Star hotels and restaurants to work in the theatre-style Global Brasserie kitchen and innovative Delicatessen.
The lounge also includes private shower facilities, with heated floors and mirrors, hotel-style towels and luxury brand toiletries and amenities.
Customers can stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the lounge, discreet power sockets at every seat and a business centre that includes PCs and printers.
Mr Richard Oliver, Qatar Airways Manager UK & Ireland said "The new lounge could not have come at a better time, with the soon to be launched fifth daily flight from Heathrow and the introduction of several exciting new business and leisure destinations in recent months, including Chongqing, Kolkata, as well as the upcoming destinations of Perth, Kigali and Zanzibar. We are pleased to be able to offer our First and Business Class passengers the chance to experience our award-winning 5-Star product and service on the ground, even before they board their flight.”
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Southwest Airlines to introduce the new Boeing 737-800 on April 11 between Chicago Midway and Fort L
Friday, February 03, 2012 |
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Southwest Airlines (Dallas) has announced the inauguration date for the first Boeing 737-800. The new type will enter service on April 11. The new Boeing planes will come equipped with the “Sky Interior,” which has larger window treatments, variable lighting, and larger overhead bins for a little change to your flying experience. The aircraft will seat 175 passengers and will give WN the capability of long-range overwater flights.
Southwest’s 737-800 adventure starts small, with just two aircraft overnighting at Chicago (Midway) and Baltimore/Washington and flying to and from Florida. After that, the 737-800 fleet will grow gradually, adding two more on April 22, two more on May 13, and by the August schedule, WN will have more than 20 737-800s flying longer-haul routes like between Chicago Midway and the West Coast, between Baltimore/Washington and California, and between Florida and Las Vegas. These flights will carry the code “73H.”
Southwest’s first 737-800 flight is scheduled to be flight WN 1717, from Chicago Midway to Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood, leaving on Wednesday, April 11 at 7:00 a.m. (0700) CST.
In other news, WN yesterday (February 2) changed its schedule by introducing aircraft with the new “Evolve” interior that the company unveiled on January 17, and the 737-800.
The first new type added to the schedule today is the 737-700s with the innovative eco-friendly “Evolve” interior. Southwest’s Maintenance Crews are preparing to install the interiors on the 737-700s in March, and the first few aircraft sporting the new interior until April.
Beginning on April 11, WN will start assigning “Evolve” aircraft to specific lines of flying, starting with 10 aircraft and increasing the number of planes almost weekly. In fact, the number of “Evolve” aircraft will be reaching 100 aircraft by June. WN is using the equipment code “73W” for the “Evolve” 737-700s, instead of the industry-standard equipment code 73G.
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Spirit Airlines firms up 75 A320 Family order including 45 A320neo
Friday, February 03, 2012 |
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Spirit Airlines has finalised its firm order for 75 Airbus single-aisles including 45 A320neo aircraft (new engine option). The original Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was announced at the 2011 Dubai air show. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection. Spirit's order for 45 A320 neo aircraft was booked in December 2011. The firming up of the additional 30 A320s in January brings the total new firm order to 75.
“For seven years we have been very successfully flying the A320 Family,” said Ben Baldanza, President and CEO of Spirit Airlines. “The aircraft have been successful from every perspective – economy, environmental impact, comfort and efficiency. With more A320s and now the A320neo on their way to Spirit, we look forward to building on all the positives we’ve experienced so far.”
“When these newly ordered aircraft are delivered, the size of Spirit’s Airbus fleet will be close to triple what it is today,” said John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “It’s a high compliment and testament to the growing efficiencies of our single-aisle family when an airline chooses it exclusively to propel their success into the future.”
The new aircraft will be used on Spirit’s growing network of flights in the domestic United States, Caribbean and Latin America
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. This reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4m liters of fuel – the consumption of 1,000 mid-size cars. This saves 3,600 metric tons of C02 per aircraft per year, the amount absorbed by 240,000 mature trees.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
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WestJet to operate regional carrier separately
Friday, February 03, 2012 |
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The new short-haul carrier WestJet Airlines Ltd. is considering would operate separately from the main airline, but help draw more traffic into its network, CEO Gregg Saretsky said.
"This will be a wholly owned subsidiary with a single fleet of turbo-props, where the operations, the maintenance, the in-flight, the airport and the pilots are part of a separate company, but owned by the same parent," he told an investor conference in New York.
The move would benefit the main network, though, as it would draw more passengers from smaller destinations into major hubs, such as Calgary, he told the conference, sponsored by the Raymond James brokerage.
The Calgary company (TSX:WJA) announced last month it is considering a regional carrier that would give it a presence in smaller markets where competitor Air Canada (TSX:AC.B) is currently the only game in town.
Air Canada Jazz provides regional flights across the country for the Montreal carrier under a contract with Jazz Aviation LP, a former Air Canada company now owned by Halifax-based Chorus Aviation.
WestJet's fleet currently comprises one type of aircraft, Boeing 737s that can carry between 119 and 166 passengers. Those planes are too big to economically shuttle passengers between small destinations like Lethbridge, Alta., or Hamilton.
The company has called its single-fleet strategy its "secret sauce" for keeping costs low as it simplifies training, maintenance and other tasks.
Saretsky said the regional carrier would follow the same recipe, with it including just one type of smaller aircraft, likely 70-seat turboprops such as Bombardier's (TSX:BBD.A) Q400s.
"We think that when we bring low-cost transportation to the regional space, we'll be able to ... grow these markets and create for WestJet a whole new stream of traffic that will continue to allow our 737 fleet to grow," said Saretsky.
"Because not only will we connect these cities with each other, but also with our hubs. So it becomes another facilitator to increase 737 capacity growth."
It's up to WestJet's 7,000 employees, who are also shareholders in the non-union carrier, to approve the proposal.
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United Airlines announces new summer domestic routes
Tuesday, January 31, 2012 |
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United Airlines (Chicago) today announced plans to launch year-round and seasonal service on several new routes to begin in the summer of 2012.
United will begin daily year-round service between Washington/Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Honolulu (HNL) on June 7, 2012, the only nonstop service between the two points. The flights will operate using the pictured Boeing 767-400 aircraft.
The airline will also add seasonal service to several popular summer travel destinations.
Alaska: New daily service between Denver (DEN) and Fairbanks, Alaska (FAI), will operate from June 7, 2012 through August 27, 2012, using Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Fairbanks offers access to Denali National Park, one of Alaska’s most visited destinations. The flights complement United’s existing Alaska service to Anchorage from hubs in Denver, Chicago, Houston and San Francisco, as well as Seattle/Tacoma.
South Dakota: United Express will offer daily seasonal service between Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Rapid City, S.D. (RAP), gateway to the Black Hills, Mount Rushmore and the Badlands National Park, from June 7, 2012, to August 27, 2012. ExpressJet will operate the flights using Embraer ERJ 145 aircraft. United currently serves Rapid City from its Denver and Chicago hubs.
Wyoming: The airline will also add summer-season flights between its Houston and San Francisco (SFO) hubs and Jackson Hole, Wyoming (JAC), which attracts millions of summer visitors to nearby Yellowstone National Park and the Grand Tetons. The Houston flights will operate twice-weekly from June 8, 2012, through August 27, 2012, using Boeing 757-200 aircraft. The San Francisco flights will operate daily from July 1, 2012, through August 27, 2012, as United Express, with Bombardier CR700 aircraft flown by SkyWest Airlines. These flights are in addition to United’s existing service to Jackson Hole from hubs in Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles.
With these new route additions, United will remain within the previously announced capacity guidance.
Since the October 2010 merger of United and Continental, the larger combined fleet has given the company flexibility to better meet market demand. United has added new routes from its hubs to international destinations such as Lagos, Nigeria; Guadalajara, Mexico; Montreal, Canada; Port-au-Prince, Haiti; Shanghai, China, and Stuttgart, Germany, along with new intra-Asia routes between the Tokyo hub and Hong Kong and between the Guam hub and Okinawa, Japan.
The merger also enabled the company to add a number of new domestic routes by using a mix of mainline and regional aircraft from both carriers more efficiently.
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Boeing 787 Dreamliner Named ‘Aircraft of Legend’
Monday, January 30, 2012 |
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The Boeing 787 Dreamliner has been honored with the “Aircraft of Legend” Award presented by the Living Legends of Aviation organization.
Mike Sinnett, vice president and chief project engineer for the 787 program, accepted the award on behalf of the men and women of Boeing and the international team that created the Dreamliner.
“We’re honored to be named the first Aircraft of Legend,” said Sinnett. “It is recognition of the expertise, skill and dedication that has gone into the creation of this airplane and an inspiration we’ll always keep in front of us – it’s something to continue to live up to.”
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Las Vegas lands new international airline
Friday, January 27, 2012 |
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Panama's Copa Airlines will add nonstop service to Las Vegas this summer. Copa will offer four flights a week to its Panama City base, which it bills as the "Hub of the Americas."
The announcement will make Copa the first carrier to fly out of Las Vegas' ballyhooed new Terminal. The Las Vegas Sun's VegasInc section notes Copa's "flights will begin June 27, the opening day for McCarran's new 14-gate, $2.4 billion terminal."
VegasInc says "Copa will be the 12th international carrier to serve Las Vegas — the 13th if you count seasonal flights offered by XL Airways France in the summer months."
Of those, however, the Las Vegas Review-Journal notes "Copa will become the only non-Mexican airline going (nonstop) from Las Vegas to Central and South America."
Copa says it will fly the Las Vegas-Panama City route with Boeing 737-700 jets that seat 12 in business class and 112 in coach.
As for Copa, the Las Vegas route is part of a broader expansion. In addition to Las Vegas, Copa also announced new nonstop service from Panama City to Recife, Brazil (beginning June 23); Liberia, Costa Rica (June 24); and Curacao (June 10).
Las Vegas will be Copa's seventh U.S. destination. Copa just began service to Chicago last month, and also flies from Panama City to Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, New York and Washington Dulles.
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AviancaTaca firms up order for 51 eco-efficient A320 aircraft
Thursday, January 26, 2012 |
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AviancaTaca, which includes subsidiary AeroGal of Ecuador, has signed a purchase agreement for 33 eco-efficient A320neo and 18 A320 Family aircraft. The order, which is the largest from a single airline in the region in terms of number of aircraft, follows a MOU signed during the Le Bourget Air Show in Paris in June 2011.
The new aircraft will support AviancaTaca’s expansion into new markets in Latin America, while keeping the airline’s fleet among the youngest in the region.
“With this order AviancaTaca and our subsidiaries will continue the modernization process that includes fleet renewal as its primary focus,” said Fabio Villegas, President of AviacaTaca. “Our goal is to offer travelers the most comfortable and efficient aircraft in the market, and we are proud that the A320neo aircraft is recognized for its eco-efficiency and cutting-edge technology,”
“At Airbus, we are very proud of our contribution to the success story of AviancaTaca,” said John Leahy, Airbus’ Chief Operating Officer, Customers. “Thanks to its unbeatable operating costs and the comfort it offers to passengers, the A320 Family has become the first choice for single-aisle aircraft among the most important operators worldwide.”
AviancaTaca has placed firm orders for 190 Airbus aircraft (including the latest 51) and has currently in service 88 A320 Family aircraft and eight A330. AviancaTaca operates the entire A320 Family, A318, A319, A320 and A321 aircraft.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.
To date, Airbus has sold 666 aircraft in Latin America and has a backlog of 351. The number of Airbus aircraft in operation throughout Latin America and the Caribbean reaches 435 units. In the last 10 years, Airbus tripled its in-service fleet, while delivering more than 60 percent of all aircraft operating in the region.
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Hong Kong Airlines takes delivery of its first A320
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
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Hong Kong Airlines has become a new operator of Airbus single aisle aircraft, following the delivery of its first A320. The aircraft is the first of 30 A320s ordered by the airline and is powered by CFM International’s CFM 56 engines. Seating 152 passengers in two classes, the A320s will be operated across the carrier’s regional network, linking Hong Kong with destinations in mainland China, and North and South East Asia.
Hong Kong Airlines has also taken delivery of its latest long range A330-200, featuring a new all-premium class layout. With luxurious accommodation for just 116 passengers, the aircraft will be used to launch new non-stop services to London. The delivery increases the carrier’s in-service widebody fleet to 10 aircraft, comprising seven A330-200 passenger aircraft and three A330-200F freighters.
"With the delivery of our first A320 and the new all-premium class A330 Hong Kong Airlines will consolidate further its position as a premier full-service carrier,” said Yang Jian Hong, President, Hong Kong Airlines. "The on-board features will ensure that we are able to offer the best possible in-flight experience, while benefitting from the economic efficiency offered by these modern aircraft types.”
"We are pleased to see Hong Kong Airlines become a new A320 operator and also increase its Airbus long range fleet,” said John Leahy, Chief Operating Officer, Customers, Airbus. "These modern and fuel-efficient aircraft will offer Hong Kong Airlines the lowest operating costs in both regional and medium capacity long haul markets, as well as a level of technical commonality unique to the Airbus product line.”
The A320 Family is the best-selling and most modern single aisle product line available today, with over 8,300 aircraft ordered and some 5,000 delivered to some 340 customers and operators worldwide.
Airbus has recorded nearly 1,200 orders for the A330 Family and more than 800 aircraft are flying with some 90 operators worldwide. In addition to passenger aircraft, the A330 Family also includes freighter, VIP and military transport / tanker variants.
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Norwegian commits to 100 A320neo aircraft
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 |
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Norwegian, one of the largest low-cost airlines in Europe, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320neo aircraft. The agreement, which makes Norwegian the latest customer for the A320neo and also a new customer for Airbus, was signed by Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian and John Leahy, Airbus Chief Operating Officer, Customers.
The new aircraft will support Norwegian’s growth and modernisation strategy. Norwegian (the brand name of Norwegian Air Shuttle AS) operates a network across Europe into North Africa and the Middle East, and is rapidly expanding its low cost operations. The new aircraft will feature a single class cabin layout, seating approximately 180 passengers. Norwegian’s engine decision will be announced at a later date.
“The A320neo will enable us increasing capacity while decreasing our operating costs,” said Bjørn Kjos, Chief Executive Officer, Norwegian. “With this aircraft we will continue to boost our reputation for offering high quality, low fares service with the most modern and eco-efficient fleet of aircraft in Scandinavia”.
“We are very pleased to welcome Norwegian as an all-new Airbus customer. Their A320neo commitment is a further demonstration of the undisputable success of the A320neo’s record-setting credentials. The A320neo sets new industry standards for eco-efficiency and passenger appeal.” said John Leahy.
Over 8,300 A320 Family aircraft have been ordered and some 5,000 delivered to more than 340 customers and operators worldwide reaffirming its position as the world’s best-selling single-aisle aircraft Family. The A320neo has over 95 percent airframe commonality making it an easy fit into existing fleets while offering up to 500 nautical miles (950 kilometres) more range or two tonnes more payload at a given range.
The A320neo is a new engine option for the A320 Family entering into service from 2015 and incorporates latest generation engines and large "Sharklet" wing tip devices, which together will deliver 15 percent in fuel savings. The reduction in fuel burn is equivalent to 1.4 million litres of fuel - the consumption of 1,000 mid size cars, saving 3,600 tonnes of C02 per aircraft per year. The A320neo NOx emissions are 50% below CAEP/6, and this aircraft also has a considerably smaller noise footprint.
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American Airlines to expand the Miami hub with a new route to Barcelona
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
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American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth), a member of the oneworld® alliance and trans-Atlantic joint business partner with Iberia (Madrid) and British Airways (London), will expand its operations at Miami International Airport (MIA) with the launch of Miami – Barcelona (BCN) service on April 3, 2012. The flight will operate five times a week until June 14 when it will operate daily.
As part of a joint business reorganization of flights, Iberia will increase its Miami to Madrid service as it grows its presence at Madrid’s Barajas Airport (MAD). Effective March 25 Iberia will add a second MIA-MAD flight four times per week. American will continue to operate one daily MIA-MAD flight.
According to the airline, “American’s new route connects its Miami hub to Barcelona’s El Prat International Airport. Barcelona is one of Europe’s top tourist destinations, as well as a city with a thriving business community. The new flight will complement American’s existing service from JFK in New York.”
Barcelona will be the 111th destination served by American and its regional carrier American Eagle from MIA. The flights will be operated with Boeing 767-300 aircraft with 225 seats including 30 Business Class seats and 195 seats in the Main Cabin. American’s Business Class is designed to give customers more comfort, flexibility and privacy. Fully-motorized lie-flat seats in a 2-2-2 configuration offer a personal inflight entertainment device with audio and video on demand, state-of-the-art cabin lighting and sleek, ergonomically-designed overhead bins, all enhancing the travel experience for the business customer.
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Hawaiian and JetBlue enter into a new partnership
Tuesday, January 24, 2012 |
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Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu) and JetBlue Airways (New York) have announced a new partnership agreement.
Mark Dunkerley (right), president and CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, and Dave Barger (left), president and CEO of JetBlue, signed the agreement at JetBlue’s Terminal 5 at John F. Kennedy International Airport amid a festive Hawaii-themed celebration of Hawaiian music, hula dancing, fresh flower lei and other special gifts from Hawaii for travelers transiting the terminal.
Effective this week, customers will be able to purchase single tickets combining travel on both Hawaiian and JetBlue, allowing for seamless travel between the carriers’ networks. Connections are available for immediate travel via Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), where Hawaiian offers multiple daily departures.
In the near future, Hawaiian intends to codeshare on JetBlue-operated flights, placing its HA code on JetBlue-operated flights.
The carriers plan to further expand their partnership on June 5, when Hawaiian launches the only nonstop service between New York City and Hawaii with its new wide-body, twin-aisle Airbus A330-200 aircraft seating 294 customers.
Hawaiian’s daily flights from Honolulu will arrive and depart from JFK Terminal 5, becoming the first of JetBlue’s airline partners to locate at the carrier’s acclaimed home. At Terminal 5 – JFK Airport’s newest terminal – travelers can take in a host of shopping options and unique dining experiences, enjoy the convenience of gate-side food ordering and delivery, and surf the web with free terminal-wide Wi-Fi.
Hawaiian Flight 51 will depart JFK daily at 10:00 a.m. (1000) and arrive at Honolulu International Airport at 3:00 p.m. (1500). The return Flight 50 (“Hawaiian 5-0″) will depart Honolulu daily at 3:05 p.m. (1505) and arrive in New York at 6:55 a.m. (0655) the following morning.
The new flight’s mid-morning New York departure will allow travelers in markets served by JetBlue up and down the East Coast, such as Boston, Buffalo, Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Orlando, and Raleigh/Durham, to make a seamless connection to Honolulu or to make another easy connection on Hawaiian to Kauai, Maui, or Hawaii Island.
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