Fiji Airways leases a Boeing 737-800 from Miami Air

Fiji Airways has made this announcement:

Fiji Airways has leased a Boeing 737-800 aircraft from Miami Air to cover some of its schedules due to the temporary grounding of its two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The chartered Miami Air aircraft will operate some flights on behalf of Fiji Airways between Nadi and Auckland, Apia, Christchurch and Brisbane (subject to regulatory approval).

The aircraft has 166 Economy Class seats in a single cabin configuration. The leased aircraft will operate with its own cabin crew and pilots, with a Fiji Airways Purser or Senior Flight Attendant onboard to oversee the cabin experience.

Fiji Airways made the decision to lease an aircraft for the upcoming peak period to limit any disruptions to guests’ travel plans. While the airline recognises that the onboard experience and facilities will differ from its usual offering, it will do everything possible to ensure that guests continue to enjoy a comfortable experience. Fiji Airways will contact Business Class guests booked on flights which will now be operated by the leased aircraft to provide travel options.

Miami Air is a charter company based out of Miami in the United States, and have leased aircraft to airlines like British Airways, Air France, and TUI, among others.

Top Copyright Photo: Miami Air International Boeing 737-81Q WL N732MA (msn 30618) MIA (Bruce Drum). Image: 103751.

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United Airlines continues its network expansion with new Florida service

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United Airlines has announced more flights and more opportunities for customers to connect between Washington, D.C., and Florida.

Beginning October 29, United will begin new twice-daily, year-round service between Washington Dulles and Fort Myers and Sarasota/Bradenton in Florida. Additionally, United will begin operating extended seasonal winter service between Miami and Washington Dulles starting two months earlier than originally planned in October 2019.

United’s new service to Fort Myers and Sarasota/Bradenton complements the airline’s growing Florida network of more than 50 routes served from Chicago, Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.

United in Florida

In addition to its new service between Washington Dulles and Fort Myers and Sarasota, United operates more than 140 daily flights to 12 Florida cities. Effective October 27, United will offer the following service from its U.S. hubs to Florida.

Top Copyright Photo: United Airlines Boeing 737-824 SSWL N37281 (msn 31599) SNA (Michael B. Ing). Image: 946236.

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Around the World in 31 Ways – United’s International Summer Schedule Offers Customers More Destinations Than Ever Before

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United Airlines has announced 31 new and returning international summer routes, including brand new service between Newark and Prague, and the only nonstop service between the United States and Naples, Italy. This year’s international schedule builds on the airline’s expanded domestic network and offers customers more access than ever before to connect to 54 countries around the world from United gateways, including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Newark and Washington, D.C.

United officially began flying its international summer schedule on March 30, with the start of nonstop service between San Francisco and Amsterdam. United is the only U.S. airline to connect customers between the Bay Area and the Netherlands. Beginning May 2, United will start daily nonstop service between Denver and Frankfurt, Germany – the only nonstop flight operated by a U.S. carrier.

Building the world’s best global route network

Continuously exploring new and exciting opportunities to grow its global route network, United has been a leader in establishing service from its U.S. hubs to exciting new leisure and business centers around the world. Last year, United was the first U.S. airline to offer customers nonstop service between San Francisco and Papeete, Tahiti, and due to high customer demand, United expanded the route to year-round service, offering customers more opportunities to visit French Polynesia.

Beginning this May, United will be the only airline to operate service between Washington Dulles and Tel Aviv, Israel, and between Newark and Naples, Italy. United is the only U.S. airline offering nonstop seasonal service between New York/Newark and Stockholm, Geneva and Munich, Germany.

In addition to brand-new service to Naples and Prague, United’s summer schedule features the return of popular destinations including Athens, Greece; Glasgow, Scotland; Madrid and Barcelona, Spain; Rome and Venice, Italy; Shannon, Ireland; and more.

Hitting the beaches in Mexico or the Caribbean

United is also resuming popular summer service to destinations in the Caribbean, including nonstop service between Newark to Bermuda and between Houston and St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Beginning in June, United will offer customers seasonal service between Cancun and New Orleans, San Antonio and Austin, Texas.

United’s 2019 Seasonal Schedule

Airport	Destination	Start
Austin (AUS)	Cancun, Mexico	June 8
Chicago (ORD)	Dublin, Ireland Edinburgh, Scotland Rome, Italy	Now flying April 29 April 29
Denver (DEN)	London	Now flying
Houston (IAH)	Providenciales, Turks & Caicos St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.	June 8 May 4
Newark (EWR)	Athens, Greece Bermuda Glasgow, Scotland Naples, Italy Porto, Portugal Prague Reykjavik, Iceland St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Shannon, Ireland Stockholm Venice, Italy	May 22 April 29 April 29 May 22 April 29 June 6 June 6 Now flying Now flying April 29 April 29
San Francisco (SFO)	Amsterdam Munich, Germany Zurich	Now flying Now flying April 29
Washington, D.C. (IAD)	Barcelona, Spain Dublin Edinburgh, Scotland Lisbon, Portugal Madrid Rome St. Thomas, U.S.V.I. Tel Aviv, Israel	May 22 Now flying May 22 Now flying April 29 Now flying Now flying May 22
New Orleans (MSY)	Cancun, Mexico	June 8
San Antonio (SAT)	Cancun, Mexico	June 8

Top Copyright Photo: United Airlines Boeing 777-222 N777UA (msn 26916) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 946229.

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Delta Air Lines announces its first quarter 2019 profit

Delta Air Lines today reported financial results for the first quarter (March) 2019 and provided its outlook for the second quarter 2019. Highlights of the first quarter 2019 results, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are below and incorporated here.

First Quarter Financial Highlights

• Adjusted earnings per share were $0.96, reflecting a 28 percent increase year over year on solid core performance and benefit from the early renewal of the American Express agreement.

• Total adjusted revenue, which excludes refinery sales, grew 7.5 percent to $10.4 billion with 55 percent from premium products and non-ticket sources.

• Total unit revenue, adjusted, increased 2.4 percent driven by double-digit growth in domestic corporate revenue and an approximate one point benefit from the American Express agreement.

• Non-fuel unit cost (CASM-Ex) decreased 0.2 percent compared to the prior year period, marking the third consecutive quarter of strong cost performance.

• Generated $2.0 billion of operating cash flow and $760 million of free cash flow after investing $1.3 billion into the business, primarily for aircraft purchases and modifications.

• Returned $1.6 billion to shareholders, comprised of $1.3 billion of share repurchases and $233 million in dividends.

“Delta is off to a solid start in 2019. Our March quarter performance demonstrates the power of our growing brand preference, our unmatched competitive advantages, and most importantly the Delta people who are committed to providing the best travel experiences for our customers every day. I’m pleased to recognize their efforts with $220 million toward next year’s profit sharing,” said Ed Bastian, Delta’s chief executive officer. “With the momentum in our business and our American Express contract renewal, we have increased confidence in achieving our full-year plan of top-line growth, margin expansion and double-digit earnings growth.”

Second Quarter 2019 Outlook

For the June quarter, Delta expects to deliver six to eight percent top-line growth and margin expansion.

Revenue Environment

Delta’s adjusted operating revenue of $10.4 billion for the March quarter improved 7.5 percent, or $728 million versus the prior year. This revenue result marks a March quarter record for the company, driven by improvements across Delta’s business, including an eight percent increase in premium product ticket revenue and double-digit percentage increases in loyalty and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul revenue. Cargo revenue declined five percent driven by lower volumes.

“Demand for Delta’s product has never been stronger, as evidenced by our 7.5 percent top line growth in the March quarter. This underpins our expectation that June quarter unit revenue should grow 1.5 to 3.5 percent, with sequential improvement in passenger unit revenue across all entities,” said Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s president. “With our customer-focused commercial initiatives delivering strong customer loyalty and top-line momentum, we now expect full-year revenue growth of five to seven percent, an increase from our prior guidance.”

Cost Performance

Total adjusted operating expense for the March quarter increased $510 million versus the prior year quarter. CASM-Ex was down 0.2 percent for the March quarter 2019 compared to the prior year period driven by record operations, a shift in expense timing and strong cost controls.

Adjusted fuel expense increased $87 million, or five percent, relative to March quarter 2018. Delta’s adjusted fuel price per gallon for the March quarter was $2.05, which includes a $34 million loss at the refinery due to low gasoline crack spreads.

Adjusted non-operating expense for the quarter was $69 million higher versus the prior year, driven primarily by lower pension income and earnings pressure from international equity partners.

“Delta’s March quarter operating cash flow improved, driven by top-line growth, strong cost controls and margin expansion. Our cash flow performance allows us to reinvest for Delta’s long-term earnings growth, while maintaining our investment grade balance sheet and consistently returning cash to shareholders,” said Paul Jacobson, Delta’s chief financial officer. “With non-fuel unit cost momentum from our fleet transformation and One Delta efforts, we have clear line of sight to achieve our full year targets of one percent non-fuel unit cost growth and $3 to 4 billion in free cash flow.”

Cash Flow and Shareholder Returns

Delta generated $2 billion of operating cash flow, as improved profitability and the seasonal build of cash were partially offset by the $1.3 billion profit sharing payment to employees for 2018 performance. Delta generated $760 million of free cash flow during the quarter after the investment of $1.3 billion into the business primarily for aircraft purchases and improvements.

Delta accelerated the repurchase of shares in the quarter, funded by a $1 billion short-term loan. During the quarter, the company repaid $300 million of this loan and expects that the remainder will be repaid by year end. Delta returned $1.6 billion to shareholders during the March quarter, comprised of $1.3 billion of share repurchases and $233 million in dividends.

Strategic Highlights

In the March quarter, Delta achieved a number of milestones across its five key strategic pillars.

Culture and People

• Celebrated the commitment of the Delta people through $1.3 billion in profit sharing for 2018 performance, the second largest profit sharing payout in the airline’s history.

• Achieved Delta’s highest overall ranking in Fortune’s Most Admired Companies for 2019 and ranked first for the eighth time in the past nine years as Fortune’s Most Admired Airline.

• Introduced a paid day of service for all employees, building on Delta’s commitment of donating 1% of profits to charitable organizations, through approximately 640,000 hours of community service.

• Continued Delta’s commitment to the communities of our employees, partners and customers through participation in the 16th Delta Global Build with Habitat for Humanity and celebrating the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. through a grant to re-open the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park in Atlanta during the MLK Holiday Weekend after it had remained closed due to lack of federal appropriations.

Operational Reliability

• Achieved the highest network system completion factor for the first quarter since 2012, continuing to raise the bar on operational excellence and delivering consistency and reliability to our customers.

• Delivered 69 days of zero mainline cancellations, 28 days of zero system cancellations and achieved mainline on-time performance (A0) of 72.0% for the March quarter.

Network and Partnerships

• Celebrated five years of the Delta and Virgin Atlantic partnership, focused on delivering the best customer experience in the trans-Atlantic market, with more than 70 daily nonstop flights between the U.K. and U.S., leading on-time performance, and enhanced terminal and in-cabin technology and service.

• Filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation for additional service to Tokyo-Haneda airport, proposing to expand Delta’s operational reliability and exceptional customer service to more customers flying across the Pacific.

Customer Experience and Loyalty

• Signed an 11-year renewal with American Express, ensuring that the two companies continue to work together to deliver best-in-class value to customers, while doubling the expected benefits to Delta to nearly $7 billion annually by 2023 from $3.4 billion in 2018.

• Debuted Delta’s state-of-the-art A220 (above), flying from Delta’s New York-LaGuardia hub to Dallas/Ft. Worth and Boston and from Delta’s Detroit hub to Dallas/Ft. Worth.

• Launched the ability for SkyMiles members to upgrade their experience post-purchase using miles through the Fly Delta App, increasing customer choice and the opportunities for customers to use miles as a form of payment with Delta.

Investment Grade Balance Sheet

• Completed $1.3 billion in share repurchases, opportunistically repurchasing 26 million shares and reaffirming Delta’s commitment to consistent shareholder returns.

• Lowered Delta’s borrowing costs while keeping debt balanced by securing a blended 3.2% fixed rate on a $500 million Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC) secured by 14 aircraft.

Annual Shareholder Meeting

The Board of Directors has set the airline’s annual meeting of shareholders for 7:30 a.m. EDT, June 20, 2019. The meeting will be held at the offices of Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP, 450 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York.

First Quarter Results

Adjusted results primarily exclude the impact of unrealized gains/losses on investments.

Finnair opens the new Helsinki – Bologna route

Finnair is now operational with its new seasonal scheduled route from Helsinki to Bologna.

This morning in Bologna at 9:17 am (thirteen minutes early) the first flight from Helsinki operated by Finnair with Embraer 190s with registration OH-LKE is landed at Guglielmo Marconi International Airport.

This is the first Finnair nonstop flight between the two cities.

The new route will be operated three times a week until October.

The cutting of the cake at the gate was the celebratory event of this day that sees Finnair open this new line.

From June to September, coinciding with the opening of the new American Airlines flight Philadelphia – Bologna, the frequencies of Monday and Wednesday will be in perfect coincidence. Finnair not only sells the Helsinki – Bologna segment now, but can also sell Bologna to Philadelphia and viceversa fully commercially.

Marco Finelli reports from Bologna. All photos by Bologna Airport via Marco Finelli.

Winter Storm “Wesley” to affect a large area of the upper Midwest

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Southwest Airlines issued this statement:

Based on the forecasted weather conditions for the following cities, our scheduled service may be disrupted (flights may be delayed, diverted, and/or cancelled) on the following dates:

Wednesday, April 10:

Milwaukee, WI (MKE)

Wednesday, April 10, and Thursday, April 11:

Denver, CO (DEN)

Wednesday, April 10, through Friday, April 12:

Minneapolis, MN (MSP)

Customers who are holding reservations for these cities on the dates noted above, and want to alter their travel plans may rebook in the original class of service or travel standby (within 14 days of their original date of travel between the original city-pairs and in accordance with our accommodation procedures) without paying any additional charge.

Customers who purchased their itinerary via Southwest.com or our mobile app are eligible to reschedule their travel plans online or from their mobile device.

Customers who did not purchase a ticket via Southwest.com can call 1-800-435-9792 to speak with a Customer Representative.

Customers in the U.S. scheduled to travel internationally must call 1-800-435-9792 to speak with a Customer Representative for assistance with rebooking.

Delta Air Lines issued this statement:

Delta has proactively issued two weather waivers ahead of a winter storm Wednesday and Thursday for the Upper Midwest area and Colorado.

This latest winter system is expected to bring frozen and mixed precipitation to Delta’s Minneapolis/St. Paul hub and surrounding cities, spanning from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, down through Central Minnesota and down into eastern South Dakota and Colorado. Winter precipitation is slated to begin Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, prompting the potential for schedule adjustments Thursday as a result of field conditions at airports in the region.

Delta’s routes from the MSP hub:

Both the Upper Midwest and Colorado waivers allow customers traveling to, from or through the cities included to make a one-time change to their itinerary without incurring a fee.

Delta’s Meteorology team continues to keep an eye on the late-winter storm system, closely analyzing the latest data from various weather forecasting models as the storm moves through the Rocky Mountains. Factoring in the mountainous typography and other variables, each model has provided separate, though converging, forecasts for cities in the Upper Midwest region and Colorado.

As the system approaches, the weather prediction models are expected to more closely align on precipitation amounts, wind speeds and timing, allowing the airline’s meteorologists to provide the most accurate and detailed information to Delta’s operations teams. They’ll use that information to plan for any necessary changes to flight schedules to minimize the operational impact.

Customers are encouraged to check their flight status on Delta.com or the Fly Delta Mobile App. Customers can also get updates sent directly to their mobile device or by email with One-Time Flight Notification.

Update April 8, 5 p.m. ET

Delta’s Meteorology team in the airline’s Operations and Customer Center are keeping an eye on a late winter storm system that is expected to bring frozen and mixed precipitation to the Northern Plains of the United States Wednesday afternoon through Thursday.

Moving east from the Pacific Northwest region Monday, specifics around timing, precipitation totals and wind speeds are still coming together as Delta meteorologists analyze the latest weather model data. Details around the storm will likely be better defined Tuesday after the system crosses the Rockies.

Wind speeds and precipitation totals will be better projected as the storm moves eastward from the Pacific Northwest.

Customers can check their flight status by visiting Delta.com, checking the Fly Delta Mobile App, opting in for updates sent directly to their mobile device or via email with a One-Time Flight Notification.

KLM adds Guanacaste-Liberia to its network as a new destination in Costa Rica

KLM is expanding its network with the opening of Guanacaste-Liberia (LIR) in Costa Rica. As per the start of the winter 2019 schedule, this region on the Pacific coast of Costa Rica will be served four times per week with a direct KLM flight from Amsterdam. On the southbound sector, this flight will make an intermediate landing in San José (Costa Rica), a destination that is currently already served by KLM in its winter schedule.

KLM will commence service on October 29, 2019 on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays between Amsterdam-Schiphol, San José and Guanacaste-Liberia. The flights will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, with 30 seats in World Business Class, 45 seats in Economy Comfort and 219 seats in Economy Class.

KL0717/KL0719 departs Amsterdam-Schiphol at 11:35, and arrives in San José (Costa Rica) at 17:15 Local time. From there, the flight departs at 19:15 towards Guanacaste Liberia, to arrive at 20:10.
After a short 65 minute stop on ground, the flight continues under the same flight number directly to Amsterdam-Schiphol, with a departure out of Guanacaste Liberia at 21:15 Local time; to arrive at Amsterdam-Schiphol at 13:20 Local time the following day.

It is possible to arrive in San José, and depart from Liberia on the same ticket, making it an ideal combination for all travelers that want to discover the beautiful nature and pura vida of Costa Rica. Likewise, passengers originating in Costa Rica can start and end their journey in either San José or Guanacaste Liberia in both directions on the same ticket.

Map: Google Maps.

About Guanacaste

Guanacaste is a region in the northwest of Costa Rica, bordering the Pacific Ocean and lies at approximately 150 miles from the capital San José. The region is known for its beautiful coastline, with quiet inlets, pristine beaches and small islands that dot the coastline. The climate in Guanacaste is unique in Costa Rica, since the region receives little to no rain from November to April; which makes it a popular holiday destination. Also in terms of nature the region has a lot to offer, jungles around the volcanos in the interior form a green backdrop for hikers and flora and fauna enthusiasts alike. The capital of Guanacaste is Liberia, with 60.000 inhabitant. The modern international airport of Guanacaste Liberia is situated less than 15 miles from the nearest beach.

Top Copyright Photo (all others by KLM): KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner PH-BHE (msn 38765) PAE (Nick Dean). Image: 932107.

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Icelandair introduces its Buddy Hotline

Icelandair has made this announcement:

69% of Americans have a desire to get more information first-hand from locals as they believe they have more knowledge than any other source
Over one quarter of Americans (27%) feel ‘overwhelmed’ when planning a holiday, due to the amount of sources of reviews and recommendations
Over half even feel ‘anxious’ (23%), ‘stressed’ (16%) or ‘confused’ (13%) about what they should and shouldn’t book
New Buddy Hotline allows passengers to directly speak to or message an Icelandair Buddy for personal travel advice and recommendations when planning or on their trip
All Buddies are Iceland locals and members of the Icelandair team

Transatlantic airline Icelandair has launched its new Buddy Hotline service to connect passengers with Icelandair Buddies for personalized travel recommendations. The service aims to support travelers during or in the planning of their trip by providing trusted advice from locals.

Travelers can directly connect with a Buddy by phone or via an online messenger, to receive the ultimate ‘insider’ advice to make the most of their time away. From where to find the best fish restaurant in town, to where to discover a beautiful hidden spot for a picnic or enjoy a secluded geothermal hot pool, Icelandair’s Buddies will have the answer.

All Buddies are members of the Icelandair team who are knowledgable and passionate about promoting responsible tourism in the country.

A new global study conducted by Icelandair revealed that over one quarter of Americans (27%) feel overwhelmed by the travel planning process, and 52% feel ‘anxious,’ ‘stressed,’ or ‘confused’ about what they should see or do during their trip.

These feelings are further exacerbated with trust in reviews and recommendations at a new low. Research reveals that 71% of Americans are more aware of the existence of fake reviews than five years ago, which has resulted in 82% trusting reviews considerably less.

From discovering hidden gems to experiencing authentic local culture, there is a growing appetite among travelers to explore the ‘real’ location they’re visiting, and 68% of Americans expressed interest in having direct access to local knowledge for a more authentic experience. In addition to seeking advice from locals, many like to feel like a native while in another country, with over one third (36%) eating like a local and 43% shopping locally in an attempt to travel more sustainably.

Bogi Nils Bogason, President & CEO Icelandair Group, comments, “We know travelers are seeking more unique experiences guided by advice from trusted local sources.

“Our new Buddy Hotline service feeds this consumer appetite for ‘insider’ knowledge and is a great fit with our staff who, as Icelanders, have such a passion for warmly welcoming and hosting travelers from across the world.”

The Icelandair Buddies have a diverse range of personal passions and hobbies which will shine through with their advice for passengers.

Have an appetite for adventure? Guðlaug, a project manager, loves to get outdoors for a morning hike and can tell you where to enjoy some of Iceland’s breathtaking landscapes
In search of authentic Icelandic cuisine? Auður, a travel consultant, has his finger on the pulse of the hottest new spots to eat in town
In need of some peace and tranquillity? Sigríður, a flight attendant, is excited to share some of her favorite geothermal pools for passengers to relax and reenergize the Icelandic way
Want to immerse yourself in Icelandic culture? Edda, a customer service supervisor, loves to pass on her passion for traditional Icelandic culture, partaking in knitting lopapeysa (a traditional Icelandic sweater) in her spare time

The Buddy Hotline launches today and is available to all Icelandair passengers to enjoy from April 10 – May 8, 2019. To find out more about Icelandair’s Buddy Hotline and to take advantage by booking now visit icelandair.com/BuddyHotline.

British Airways’ four heritage liveries come together to mark the 50,000th customer flight

LONDON, UK: British Airways BEA, BOAC, Negus, Chatham Dockyard and Landor liveried aircraft at Engineering, London Heathrow on April 9, 2019 (Picture by Nick Morrish/British Airways)

British Airways has, for the first time today, brought together its four heritage liveried aircraft which were repainted to mark the airline’s centenary this year, alongside an A319 in the current Chatham Dockyard livery, to capture a rare image of some of the airline’s most iconic designs together.

The photos captured today also mark the fact that 50,000 customers have already flown around the globe on the four heritage liveries since they re-joined the fleet, with the Boeing 747s having travelled to destinations such as New York, Cape Town, Dubai and Lagos, while the BEA liveried Airbus A319 has flown far and wide across the airlines’ UK and European network to cities including Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Milan, Zurich and Amsterdam.

Alex Cruz, British Airways’ Chairman and CEO, said: “The excitement and pride that we’ve witnessed from customers and colleagues as these heritage liveries, which we painted to mark our centenary, have flown around the globe has been unparalleled.

“Social media has been fired up with images from travellers all over the world when they’ve spotted the aircraft and as some 50,000 people have now flown on them since they arrived back in the fleet we wanted to capture a special photo to share with them.”

To capture the photo, the four heritage aircraft, which were in scheduled downtime and parked at the airline’s engineering base, were lined up alongside an aircraft with the current Chatham Dockyard design.

The painstaking process of arranging them for the photo took over two (careful) hours.

The retro designs are part of a special series to mark British Airways’ centenary, as the airline celebrates its past while looking to the future and can be followed using tracking website Flightradar24, which features special images of the aircraft.

In this, its centenary year, British Airways is hosting a range of activities and events. As well as looking back, the airline is also hosting BA 2119 – a programme, which will lead the debate on the future of flying and explore the future of sustainable aviation fuels, the aviation careers of the future and the customer experience of the future.

The airline will be working with expert partners to identify BA’s 100 Great Britons; the people up and down the country who are currently shaping modern Britain, and of course, the year would not be complete without some special flying and moments for customers.

The centenary activity is taking place alongside the airline’s current five-year £6.5bn investment for customers. This includes the installation of the best quality WiFi and power in every seat, fitting 128 long-haul aircraft with new interiors and taking delivery of 72 new aircraft. The airline has also revealed a brand-new business class seat with direct aisle access, the Club Suite, which will debut on the Airbus A350 later this year.

The Boeing 747 in BOAC livery (G-BYGC) arrived in to LHR on February 18, 2019
The Airbus A319 in BEA livery (G-EUPJ) arrived in to LHR on March 3, 2019
The Boeing 747 in Landor livery (G-BNLY) arrived in to LHR on March 9, 2019
The Boeing 747 in Negus livery (G-CIVB) arrived in to LHR on March 21, 2019

Photos: British Airways.

Cabo Verde Airlines resumes operations to Italy

Cabo Verde Airlines has announced it will resume operations to Italy this summer, with connections to Sal island and other destinations operated by the airline.

According to the document authorized by ENAC, National Aviation Entity, Cabo Verde Airlines will resume operations for Milan Malpensa and Roma Fiumicino airports from June 24 to October 26, 2019.

Photo: Cabo Verde Airlines.

Flights will have weekly frequencies with flights to Sal-Malpensa departing at 08h00, arriving at 16h55 on Monday/Thursday/Friday/Sunday and Malpensa-Sal departing at 17h55 arriving at 21h00 on Monday/Thursday/Friday and Sunday.

Also, Sal-Rome departing at 08h15 and arriving at 17h00 on Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday and Rome-Sal departing at 18h00 and arriving at 21h00 on Tuesday/Wednesday/Saturday.