Uganda Airlines made this announcement on social media:
Hooray!The wait is over! Uganda Airlinesโ big cranes, the Airbuses, have been added to our Air Operatorโs Certificate (AOC) and will soon be set to fly long haul. Welcome to a new world of greater connectivity.
Top Copyright Photo: Uganda Airlines (2nd) Airbus A330-841 F-WWYS (5X-NIL) (msn 1977) TLS (Eurospot). Image: 951957.
Southwest Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM) have reached a Tentative Agreement for Southwest’s more than 5,000 Customer Service Employees.
“The parties concluded these negotiations with an agreement designed to reward our hard-working Employees, support future market expansion for Southwest, and increase our overall efficiency,” said Vice President of Labor Relationsย Russell McCrady. “We appreciate the work by both Negotiating Committees, along with the assistance of the National Mediation Board, to get us to this point.”
Composed of the Company’s Customer Service Agents, Customer Representatives, and Source of Support Representatives, these Employees deliver excellent Customer Service by helping our Customers get to their destinations, whether that is taking a phone call to change a Customer’s travel plans or assisting a Customer or fellow Employee on the ground at one of the airports we serve.
The IAM will communicate to its membership the details of the Tentative Agreement and the ratification process.
Copyright Photo: DutchBird – made in Holland Boeing 757-230 PH-DBH (msn 24748) ACE (Gunter Mayer). Image: 954729.
Ethiopian Airlines has made this announcement:
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the leading aviation group in Africa, establishes a global standard cargo Conversion program to convert the Boeing 767-300 ER to dedicated freighter services in partnership agreement with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI).
The new passenger-to-freighter conversion center, which will operate from the Ethiopian MRO center in Addis Ababa, will provide solutions for the rising demand for cargo aircraft of Boeing 767 models. The conversion line in Ethiopia will join existing conversion sites IAI operates at its campus in Ben Gurion International Airport and in Mexico.
Ethiopian MRO, with its internal capacity, temporarily converted 25 of its passenger aircraft to freighter to boost its cargo capacity as demand to transport emergency medical supplies soared
Copyright Photo: Air Nostrum-Iberia Regional Bombardier CRJ1000 (CL-600-2E25) EC-MUG (msn 19061) (Levante UD – The Oldest Club in Valencia) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 954724.) PMI (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 954724.
Avelo Airlines today announced it will launch service this fall to four popularย Floridaย destinations fromย Connecticut’sย most convenient and relaxing airport โ Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN).
Startingย November 3, 2021 Avelo will operate nonstop flights from its first East Coast base at HVN to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), Fort Myers’ย Southwest Floridaย International Airport (RSW),ย Orlandoย International Airport (MCO) andย Tampaย International Airport (TPA).
Avelo will be the first airline to offer nonstop flights between HVN andย Florida. Avelo’s arrival to HVN also marks the largest expansion of service at HVN in more than 30 years.
Avelo will now have a West Coast and East Coast operation:
Aircastle Limited announced today that it has delivered the final two of four Airbus A320neo aircraft to Frontier Airlines, Inc. this week.
These aircraft are equipped with CFM Leap engines containing the latest fuel efficient-low emissions technology.
All four deliveries were made from Airbus’ final assembly plant inย Mobile, Alabama.
Allegiant Air today launched the travel company’s signature non-credit card loyalty program,ย Allways Rewards. The first airline loyalty program designed specifically for leisure travelers, Allways brings together the best of tech, travel and retail โ providing continuous opportunities for customers to earn and redeem points – without restrictions, blackout dates or mileage tracking. In addition to opportunities to redeem points for flights, lodging and rental cars, the program leverages Allegiant’s partnerships to bring unique rewards to members, including sports and live music event tickets and exclusive experiences.
The program rollout will be accompanied by theย Allways Rewards Launch Sweepstakes, startingย September 3. One grand prize winner will receive a year of concert tickets, along with a pair of tickets to eightย NFLย Las Vegas Raiders home football games, beginning when the Silver and Black host theย Miami Dolphinsย onย September 29ย atย Allegiant Stadium. The grand prize winner will also receive vouchers for travel toย Las Vegasย or any other Allegiant destination. Those who enroll in the program byย September 13ย will be automatically entered to win.
“We designed Allways Rewards specifically to have an immediate personal impact for our customers. It was truly inspired by the best innovative technology and retail programs that make earning, tracking and using rewards incredibly easy,” saidย Scott DeAngelo, Allegiant executive vice president and chief marketing officer. ย “It’s a generational departure from traditional miles-based airline loyalty, which exclusively addresses high-mileage business travelers with long layovers in airport lounges.”
“This program is about always earning, redeeming and getting something in return โ without having to calculate miles, or worry about exceptions like blackout dates and point expiration,” he continued.ย “It specifically benefits the way that leisure travelers fly, where they stay, and how they play.
Allways Rewards is a tech-forward program based on a user-friendly, points-based system. Members receive one point for every dollar spent atย Allegiant.com, and two points perย $1ย for spending overย $500ย (excluding taxes and fees). Points are available for use 72 hours after travel on Allegiant, and are redeemed at .01 per point.ย There are no blackout dates or usage fees and no minimum requirements for redemption. Points have no expiration for members who purchase travel with Allegiant within 24 months.ย Members will have the ability to combine Allways Rewards points with vouchers or promo codes seamlessly. And unlike most travel reward programs, points are awarded to the buyer rather than to an individual traveler. This means the Allways member will receive full credit for purchasing family travel, not just the cost of their own ticket.
In another central benefit to be added later this year, Allways members will receive a five percent discount on all airfare purchased atย Allegiant.com. Members will also see a host of special promotions and discounts on travel offered via a personalized online portal, as well as access to exclusive member benefits under the Allways All-Access banner, including Ticketmaster ticket cash, event ticket giveaways and promotions, opportunities to earn and redeem on live music and sports event ticket purchases, special artist experiences and more.
The program is designed to integrate seamlessly with theย Allegiant World Mastercardยฎ, which debuts a new Allways-branded look this month. Launched in 2016, the card has been namedย USA Todayย 10Best Readers’ Choice / Best Airline Co-Brand Credit Card for 2019 and 2020.ย Cardholders will be automatically enrolled in Allways Rewards, and will enjoy additional benefits offered to cardholders.
Singapore Airlines has made this announcement:
The Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) between Singapore and Germany has officially launched today! Designated VTL flights from Germany to Singapore will commence on September 7, 2021.
With the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL), you can now enjoy quarantine-free travel between Singapore and Germany if you meet all VTL requirements.
Flying from Germany to Singapore via the VTL
Before booking a Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) flight from Germany to Singapore, please ensure that you meet all VTL eligibility criteria and required health measures. These include:
Short-term visitors and Long-Term Pass holders are required to apply for a Vaccination Travel Pass (VTP) issued between 7 and 30 days prior to their intended date of entry into Singapore. Applications for the Vaccination Travel Passes open from 1 September 2021.
Singapore citizens and permanent residents are not required to apply for the Vaccinated Travel Pass, but must show their vaccination status on the HealthHub app or present proof of their vaccination taken in their country of departure at check-in.
Short-term visitors who require a visa for travel to Singapore must separately obtain a visa. They are advised to do so after receiving their VTP approval and before departure.
They must also purchase travel insurance, with a minimum coverage of S$30,000 for Covid-19-related medical treatment and hospitalization costs, prior to travel to Singapore.
These visitors must also use theย TraceTogether appย in Singapore to facilitate contact tracing.
You must have the intention to enter Singapore, as transit passengers are not eligible for the VTL flights and will not be allowed to board the designated VTL flights. Non-VTL travelers are also not allowed to board the designated VTL flights.
To view the full VTL requirements and health measures, please clickย here.
Jazeera Airways announced the arrival of 9K-CBH:
Meet the newest member of the Jazeera Airways fleet!
Our new A320neo aircraft is all set to fly our passengers to their destinations.
Jazeera Airways aircraft slide show:
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