Swoop grows presence in Saskatchewan, with new nonstop service to Regina

Swoop today arrived at Regina International Airport (YQR) for the first time. Swoop flight WO582 from EdmontonInternational Airport (YEG) and received a warm welcome upon landing at 8:00 a.m. local time before departing for Winnipeg.

Route	Start Date	Peak Weekly Frequency	One-way total price (CAD)	Base Fare (CAD)	Taxes & Fees (CAD)
Regina to Edmonton	June 16, 2022	2x weekly	$69	$34.64	$30.41
Regina to Winnipeg	June 16, 2022	2x weekly	$49	$15.59	$29.45
Regina to Toronto	June 22, 2022	2x weekly	$59	$25.12	$29.93
Edmonton to Regina	June 16, 2022	2x weekly	$69	$19.64	$45.41
Winnipeg to Regina	June 16, 2022	2x weekly	$69	$16.64	$48.41
Toronto to Regina	June 22, 2022	2x weekly	$49	$2.29	$42.76

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JetBlue begins summer seasonal service to Asheville from Boston

JetBlue Airways today announced it has officially launched summer seasonal service from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) in North Carolina, with the first flight arriving this afternoon. Seasonal service will operate Thursday through Monday at launch, ramping up to daily service later this summer.

Enabled by JetBlue’s Northeast Alliance (NEA), Asheville service expands the airline’s presence in the Southeast while diversifying and advancing its Boston focus city strategy. Asheville is one of more than half a dozen new cities recently added to JetBlue’s route map. During the summer of 2022, the NEA will offer up to 225 daily departures from Boston.

Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) is the fourth largest commercial service airport in North Carolina, and has been one of the fastest-growing small hub airports in the country since 2018. Serving western North Carolina, airlines at AVL offer 25 nonstop destinations and frequent daily connections to and through international hubs. For more information about AVL, visit flyavl.com.


Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Asheville (AVL) Summer seasonal service starting June 16, 2022 *all times local

BOS-AVL Flight #2277	AVL-BOS Flight #2278
11:50 a.m. – 2:18 p.m.	2:55 p.m. – 5:14 p.m.

Asheville service will operate using Embraer E190 aircraft.

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Southwest Airlines announces four new routes

Southwest Airlines today extended its flight schedule through January 4, 2023.

In the newly released extension of the flight schedule, Southwest will offer new nonstop service between:

San Jose, Calif., and Palm Springs, daily except on Saturdays, beginning Nov. 6, 2022;
Nashville and Long Beach, Calif., once daily, beginning Nov. 6, 2022;
Nashville and Steamboat Springs (Hayden), Colo., only on Saturdays, beginning Dec. 17, 2022; and
Colorado Springs and San Diego, on select peak travel days from late November through early January.

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Norse Atlantic Airways takes off with its first flight from Oslo to New York

Norse Atlantic Airways on June 14 celebrated the first commercial departure of flight NO 01 from Oslo to New York JFK.

This flight also marked the formal opening of the new non-Schengen terminal at Oslo Airport which, following the first Norse departure, will welcome passengers to a modern and efficient new airport experience. Both of these milestones were celebrated at the terminal by invited guests, passengers and colleagues from across the airline and airport.

“Norse Atlantic Airways has now entered a new chapter, we are delivering on our promise to offer affordable value and a quality travelling experience to all. Our first Norse Atlantic Airways flight to New York from Oslo is the culmination of months of preparation and hard work by dedicated colleagues across all departments. This marks a proud moment for us all at Norse as we now look ahead to ramping up our network for the benefit of customers, businesses and local economies” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO of Norse Atlantic Airways.

The full flight from Oslo to New York, operated by a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, departed at 19.50 and touched down at 22.00 local time in New York JFK following an eight hour flight time.

Flights from Oslo to New York commenced on June 14 and will ramp up to daily flights from July 4, with one-way fares starting from NOK 995.
Flights from Oslo to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood will commence on June 18 operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from NOK 1497.
Flights between Oslo and Orlando will commence on July 5 operating three weekly flights, one-way fares start from NOK 1497.
Flights from Oslo to Los Angeles will commence on August 9 operating three weekly flights with one-way fares starting from NOK 1797.

Norse Atlantic offers two cabin choices, Economy and Premium. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility.

The large and spacious Boeing 787 Dreamliner cabin offers passengers a relaxed and comfortable travel experience with each seat including a personal state of the art entertainment experience. Our Premium cabin offers an industry leading 43” seat pitch and 12” recline allowing passengers to arrive at their destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore their destination.

Traveling Editor Jay Selman was on the inaugural flight and will be his observations in a new report.

Watch our beautiful @BoeingAirplanes 787 take off on its inaugural flight from @Oslolufthavn to New York JFK pic.twitter.com/c93PUfAzso

— Norse Atlantic Airways (@flynorse) June 15, 2022

Akasa Air takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8

Akasa Air has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 (VT-YAA).

The new airline from India has released these photos of the ceremony.

Above Copyright Photo: Akasa Air Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 VT-YAA (msn 62871) BFI (Joe G. Walker). Image: 957819.

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Swoop takes delivery of a Boeing 737-8 MAX 8

SMBC Aviation Capital made this announcement:

Victorville, California, June 15, 2022 – SMBC Aviation Capital has announced the delivery of one Boeing 737-8 MAX 8 aircraft (MSN 63976) equipped with two CFM LEAP engines to Swoop.

This is the first of six aircraft delivering to Swoop during summer 2022.

Alaska Airlines adds Cleveland and returns to Miami, will also fly Salt Lake City – Anchorage

Alaska Airlines made this announcement:

With the official start of summer just days away, Alaska Airlines is once again expanding its horizons with the launch of five new routes this week as many of us are eager for fun in the sun in different places.

We’re now flying to two new cities: Cleveland and Miami with daily nonstop service from our hometown hub in Seattle/Tacoma. Plus, we keep growing in Boise with new nonstops to both Idaho Falls and Las Vegas. And we have a new nonstop flight between Anchorage and Salt Lake City.

We begin flying between Seattle/Tacoma and Cleveland on June 16. This summer, we’re the only airline connecting the vibrant city in Northeast Ohio with nonstop service to the Pacific Northwest. Cleveland becomes the third city we’ll serve in the Buckeye State with daily nonstops to Seattle joining Columbus and Cincinnati.

Alaska also launched June 16 its new daily nonstop flight between Seattle/Tacoma and Miami. The popular South Florida vacation spot becomes the airline’s 100^thnonstop destination from Seattle – a cultural hub for travelers around the world with its incredible nightlife, art, music, architecture and food. Since 2012, we’ve provided nonstop service between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, just to the north of Miami.

Alaska Airlines returns to Miami International Airport for the first time in 10 years.

In Boise, Alaska keeps growing with a pair of new flights. Starting on June 16, Alaska now offers daily nonstop service to both Idaho Falls and Las Vegas from the Idaho capital city. With these additional routes, Alaska flies an average of 31 daily departures from Boise to 15 destinations – all nonstop.

The added route joins its existing flights from the Spokane/Coeur d’Alene and Pullman/Moscow areas to link all key population centers across the state to Boise,

Starting June 18, Alaska will connect two summertime spots that are famous for outdoor adventures: Anchorage and Salt Lake City. Alaska will fly nonstop every week. This summer, Alaska will offer a wide variety of 22 nonstop destinations from Anchorage.

MIA made this announcement:

Water cannon salute to Alaska Airlines plane

Officials from Alaska Airlines and Miami International Airport doing the coffee exchange as a symbolic gesture representative of both cities: Miami and Seattle. From left: Thomas McMahon, Director of Airport Operations, Alaska Airlines; David Asher, Senior Network Analyst, Alaska Airlines; and, Dan Agostino, Assistant Director of Operations, Miami-Dade Aviation Department

Ribbon-cutting ceremony. From left: Thomas McMahon, Director of Airport Operations, Alaska Airlines; David Asher, Senior Network Analyst, Alaska Airlines; and, Dan Agostino, Assistant Director of Operations, Miami-Dade Aviation Department

On June 16, Alaska Airlines resumed daily Seattle-Miami service for the first time since 2012, making Miami the airline’s 100th nonstop destination from its hometown airport in Seattle and giving South Florida residents another travel option to the Pacific Northwest. Alaska Airlines will serve its newest route with Boeing 737-8 and -9 aircraft that seat 159 and 178 passengers, respectively.

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airBaltic announces a new winter destination – Marrakesh

airBaltic has announced that starting from late October it will launch new flights from Riga to Marrakesh in Morocco. Marrakesh is the most popular city for international travellers in Morocco. It is a great gateway to the Atlas Mountains, the Sahara Deserts and offers plenty of places of interest.

Destination served	Flight frequency	Start date	Price *, GREEN	Price *, GREEN Classic	Price*, Business
Riga–Marrakesh	2 flights weekly	October 31, 2022	149 EUR	199 EUR	549 EUR

*Lowest fare (one way), including taxes, fees and service charges.

Flights between Riga and Marrakesh in Morocco will be operated by the Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Flights to Marrakesh are scheduled to take 5 hours and 30 minutes.

Morocco, here we come! ☀️🇲🇦 Starting late October this year, we're launching a new route from Riga to Marrakesh – our first ever scheduled route to Africa!
✈️ Flights to Marrakesh will be available twice a week: https://t.co/4yXvoiDbik pic.twitter.com/rfGyO4mirx

— airBaltic (@airBaltic) June 14, 2022

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United debuts new plant-based menu items from Impossible Foods

United Airlines is today adding two new Impossible Foods menu items on select flights and in certain airport lounges, as part of the carrier’s new push to add more plant-based options to its food offerings.

As part of a new collaboration between United and Impossible Foods, the United-exclusive Impossible™ Meatball Bowl is now available to first class customers on all domestic flights more than 800 miles in the continental U.S. The Impossible™ Sausage is available in Polaris^® lounges in Chicago, Los Angeles, Newark and San Francisco.

Impossible Meatball Bowl, available exclusively to United Airlines customers

The collaboration comes as more than half of U.S. consumers are increasing their plant-based food consumption and sales of plant-based meat continue to climb, according to a recent Nielsen report¹.

The Impossible Meatball Bowl features three Impossible Meatballs™ Made From Plants and broccolini served on a bed of couscous and topped with an herb-infused tomato sauce. Impossible Meatballs are made with a custom mix of Impossible Beef™ Made From Plants and Impossible Sausage, seasoned with a savory homestyle spice blend. Additionally, during breakfast at Chicago O’Hare, Los Angeles, Newark and San Francisco Polaris lounges, United will offer ground Impossible Sausage as an optional omelet ingredient and Impossible Sausage breakfast patties in the buffet.

Impossible Foods is on a mission to create delicious, nutritious meat made from plants with a far lower environmental impact compared to meat made from animals. Impossible products are designed to look, cook and taste like animal meat, delivering the crave worthy benefits of meat without many of the negative qualities. Both Impossible Meatballs and Impossible Sausage are a good source of protein and other essential nutrients, while containing 0 mg cholesterol and trans fat, and no animal hormones or antibiotics. Furthermore, they require a fraction of the land use, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing their animal meat counterparts, according to preliminary lifecycle analyses.

Starting this week, customers in eligible markets can pre-order the Impossible Meatball Bowl through United.com or the United mobile app. For more information on United culinary offerings, visit United.com.

¹Nielsen, “Growing demand for plant-based proteins,” (September 2021)

Turkish Airlines adds Tivat, coast city of Montenegro, to its flight network

Turkish Airlines is starting its flights to Tivat as its second destination in Montenegro after its operations to capital Podgorica.

First flight to Tivat Airport from İstanbul Airport was operated on June 11, 2022 on a Boeing 737-800 type aircraft with TC-JVR tail number.

Distinguishing itself with its ports, beaches, natural beauties and historical locations, coast city Tivat is also quite close with other historical and touristic cities such as Cetinje (old capital), Kotor, Budva, Stari Bar and Ulcinj.

Increasing the number of destinations in its flight network to 340 with Tivat, flag carrier brand will be operating its Tivat flights 3 days a week, on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays until October 31, 2022.

Flight Schedule;

Flight Number	Days	Departure		Arrival
TK1095	Saturday	İstanbul	07:10	08:20	Tivat
TK1096	Saturday	Tivat	09:10	12:00	İstanbul
TK1097	Monday, Thursday	İstanbul	16:30	16:30	Tivat
TK1098	Monday, Thursday	Tivat	18:30	21:20	İstanbul

*All times are in LMT.

In other news, Turkish Airlines was to formally changed its name to Türkiye Hava Yollari, due to the request of President Erdogan. However the President may have backed off due to opposition for the change.

https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/turkeys-leader-mind-airline-85409982