JetBlue returns to Steamboat Springs, Colorado this coming winter

JetBlue Airways today announced it is returning to Steamboat Springs, Colorado this winter for a second season with nonstop flights from Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL).

JetBlue is the only airline to offer nonstop service from both New England and South Florida to the world-renowned ski destination. Boston and Fort Lauderdale service will operate Wednesdays and Saturdays through spring 2020.

JetBlue flights will serve Yampa Valley Regional Airport (HDN), just 30 minutes from downtown Steamboat Springs. Steamboat’s unique mix of Champagne Powder®, cowboy boots and friendly locals lends an inviting, laid back atmosphere to the historic Colorado resort town, where western heritage meets abundant outdoor adventure.

Schedule between Boston (BOS) and Steamboat Springs, Colo. (HDN)
Wednesdays & Saturdays Beginning December 14, 2019

BOS – HDN Flight #1227	HDN – BOS Flight #1228
9:20 a.m. – 12:22 p.m.	1:11 p.m. – 7:18 p.m.

Schedule between Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Steamboat Springs, Colo. (HDN)
Wednesdays & Saturdays Beginning December 14, 2019

FLL – HDN Flight #45	HDN – FLL Flight #48
10:52 a.m. – 1:58 p.m.	2:49 p.m. – 8:56 p.m.

JetBlue will operate Steamboat Springs flights using its Airbus A320 aircraft.

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CNN: Airlines are on pace for their worst year since 2014

From CNN:

‘High fuel prices, an international trade war, and the 737 MAX grounding are adding up to a miserable 2019 for the airline industry. Airlines are bracing for their worst year since 2014.”

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LOT Polish Airlines arrives in Miami

LOT Polish Airlines on June 1 introduced the Warsaw – Miami route.

The new route was introduced with NBA player – Marcin Gortat.

All photos by LOT.

airBaltic launches flights from Tallinn to Malaga, Brussels and Copenhagen

airBaltic has expanded its operations in Tallinn by launching three new flights to Malaga, Copenhagen and Brussels.

Destination served	Flight frequency	Start date	*Price , Basic**	*Price , Premium**	*Price, Business**
Tallinn–Malaga	2 flights weekly	June 1, 2019	99 EUR	155 EUR	505 EUR
Tallinn–Copenhagen	4 flights weekly	June 2, 2019	35 EUR	89 EUR	359 EUR
Tallinn–Brussels	3 flights weekly	June 3, 2019	39 EUR	95 EUR	449 EUR

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

From Tallinn, airBaltic offers direct flights to Amsterdam, Berlin, London, Oslo, Paris, Stockholm, Vienna, Vilnius and now also to Malaga, Brussels and Copenhagen, as well as convenient flight connections via Riga. In addition, airBaltic also announced the launch of the 13^th direct flight from the Estonian capital to Salzburg, Austria. The seasonal direct flight between the two cities will start on December 21, 2019.

All photos by airBaltic.

De Havilland Canada returns to manage the worldwide Dash 8 program

One of Canada’s most iconic aircraft brands, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., has returned to the skies.

Longview Aviation Capital is proud to reintroduce De Havilland Canada with its acquisition of the Dash 8 program—including the 100, 200 and 300 series as well as the in-production Q400 program.

Combining the Dash 8-400 aircraft with the existing Longview portfolio re-unites the entire De Havilland product line under the same banner for the first time in decades.

De Havilland first started in Canada in 1928 and with the design and production of the famous DHC-2 Beaver and the DHC-3 Otter, quickly established itself as one of the most accomplished aircraft designers and manufacturers in the country.

The 75 year-old brand is synonymous globally for expertise, excellence and reliability, and is responsible for building some of the most renowned aircraft in aviation history.

Operating independently for the first time in decades, De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited will enhance the tradition of excellence surrounding the Dash 8-400 by continually evolving to meet the needs of customers around the world.

At De Havilland we are proudly rooted in a rich history of constructing Canadian aircraft. Since 1928, the brand has consistently been recognized for its versatility and dependability. That established strong foundation is what De Havilland will build on for a bright future.

In addition to maintaining the Dash 8-400’s position as one of the world’s most important commercial aircraft, existing and potential customers of De Havilland can expect a focus on continued excellence in production, operations and servicing from Longview.

Our new corporate identity draws on the rich brand heritage.
De Havilland is excited about the global opportunities ahead for the Canadian based company and for the Dash 8-400 aircraft.

Ethiopian brings Champion League fans to Madrid

Ethiopian Airlines is pleased to have served fans of the globally renowned British football teams Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur in their travel to Madrid where the teams played for Champions League final match.

Ethiopian deployed three chartered flights from London, Liverpool and Manchester carrying the fans to Madrid.

All photos by Ethiopian Airlines.

British Airways touches down again in Islamabad

British Airways today (June 3) landed in to Islamabad as it began its first service between the UK and Pakistan in 10 years.

Crowds greeted the aircraft in Islamabad as both the Union Flag and Pakistan’s national flag were waved from the cockpit roof hatch. British Airways has officially opened an office in Islamabad for the airline’s local dedicated team, which is testament to the investment the airline is making in the country.

On board the first flight from London was Andrew Brem, Chief Commercial Officer at British Airways, he said: “Today is a great occasion for British Airways as we resume flights to Islamabad after a decade. The atmosphere on board our state-of-the-art 787 aircraft was spectacular, as was the warm welcome on the ground. British Airways has a proud history of flying to Pakistan – we first operated flights to Islamabad in 1976 – and we couldn’t be more excited to be back.”

Flights will run three-per-week on Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday from London Heathrow, operated using a three-class Boeing 787 Dreamliner with World Traveller (long-haul economy), World Traveller Plus (long-haul premium economy) and Club World (long-haul business class).

Photo: British Airways.

Cabo Verde Airlines receives its second Boeing 757-200 in the new livery named ‘Baía de Tarrafal’

Cabo Verde Airlines received on May 31, 2019, the ‘Baía de Tarrafal’, the company’s second airplane with its new livery.

The ‘Baía de Tarrafal’ landed at the Nelson Mandela airport in the city of Praia at 1840 (local time) from Boston.

The ‘Baía de Tarrafal’ colors were inspired by the houses on the island of Santiago (above), a call back to the very characteristic architecture of the capital. The new colors aim to be a gentle mix of the people, the houses and the Cape Verdean culture. Aside from the name on the outside of the airplane, inside the passengers will have a picture of the Baía as well as a description of the area.

All airplanes of the company will follow the same model of inspiration from every Island with the tricolour style. The color palate inside and outside show that change comes from within, in the search to better serve the airline’s customers and to bring Cabo Verde to the world and the world to Cabo Verde.

A public poll to help name the airplane

The ‘Baía de Tarrafal’ was named through a public poll on Facebook, were the users voted between three natural beauties of the island of Santiago, with Baía de Tarrafal receiving the largest share of votes.

The first airplane with new livery, ‘Praia de Santa Maria’, received its name using the same process. With these open polls through social media, the company wants to bring the Cape Verdean people closer and involve them in the process of welcoming the new airplane to the country.

There will be other open votes on Facebook dedicated to all islands and their natural beauties. This way, the Cape Verdean people will assist in bringing a little bit of Cabo Verde to the world, while calling back to the Capeverdian pride in its islands and regions.

The ‘Baía de Tarrafal’ will have 12 premium seats and 180 seats in the main cabin.

Cabo Verde Airlines today operates three 757-200 airplanes and plans to receive two more by the end of the year.

Azerbaijan Airlines cancels its order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX jets

Azerbaijan Airlines has cancelled its order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX jets “due to safety reasons” according to Reuters.

Read the full report.

All images by the airline.

WestJet adds the Calgary – Dublin route

WestJet made this announcement:

With the departure of flight WS6 late on June 1, WestJet becomes the only airline operating a nonstop route between Calgary and Dublin. The airline’s newest route provides historic access between Western Canada and Ireland and is the last of three Boeing 787 Dreamliner inaugurals that are central to WestJet’s global strategy and focus on Calgary as its initial Dreamliner hub.

WestJet’s newest Dreamliner route adds to its existing 787-9 flights between Calgary, Paris and London (Gatwick), supporting tourism and trade between Europe and Canada. In addition, WestJet’s Calgary-Dublin service complements its existing seasonal Halifax-Dublin route. WestJet has been operating flights to Dublin from Eastern Canada since 2014.

Flights between Calgary and Dublin are operated by the airline’s fleet of 320-seat, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft featuring WestJet’s business, premium and economy cabins.

By June 2019, WestJet will offer flights to 67 nonstop destinations with an average of 975 flights per week from Calgary. More Calgarians choose WestJet for their air travel than any other airline.

Details of WestJet’s new non-stop Dreamliner service:

Route	Frequency	Departing	Arriving	Effective
Calgary – Dublin	3X weekly (Wed., Sat., Sun.)	8:45 p.m.	11:36 a.m. +1	June 1 to October 5, 2019
Calgary – Dublin	2x weekly (Wed. and Sat.)	8:45 p.m.	11:36 a.m. +1	October 6 to October 19, 2019
Route	Frequency	Departing	Arriving	Effective
Dublin – Calgary	3X weekly (Mon., Thu., Sun.)	1:40 p.m.	3:02 p.m.	June 2 to October 6, 2019
Dublin – Calgary	2X weekly (Thu., Sun.)	1:40 p.m.	3:02 p.m.	October 7 to October 20, 2019