AirlinesAmerican Airlines just made a big change most passengers will hateThis means that instead of rewarding passengers for each mile flown, the airline will base miles on the amount of money spent on a ticket. AAdvantage members will earn five miles for every dollar spent. But members with status will earn more, all the way up to 11 miles per dollar for Executive Platinum members. It's a move that will surely annoy many of the airline's economy passengers but that will reward American's coveted premium-cabin customers.
LinkDelta's new CEO: consider service and reliability over priceDelta Air Lines is posting record profits and is generally envied by the rest of the industry, due largely to its success in catering to high-paying business passengers. While other carriers try to copy that model, Delta's new CEO, Ed Bastian, has turned his attention to the rest of the plane.
LinkEmirates Signs USD$300 Million IT Deal With IBMEmirates has signed a USD$300 million, ten-year information technology services agreement with IBM. IBM will provide IT services, allowing the airline to improve efficiency on its passenger support systems and functions, a statement from IBM said.
LinkEthiopian Airlines to establish Bangkok as hubEthiopian Airlines is looking to develop a Southeast Asian hub at Bangkok, according to reports by the Ethiopian State News Agency. The airline is planning to use its existing facilities and fifth freedom permissions to establish routes out of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport to destinations including Singapore and Indonesia.
LinkJetBlue, Portuguese carrier ink codeshare agreementJetBlue Airways and TAP Portugal have inked a codeshare agreement. The agreement allows JetBlue to put its code on TAP flights from Lisbon, Portugal, to New York and Boston. In return, TAP can place its code on JetBlue flights in the US.
LinkMH17: Missile exhaust displayed as prosecutor builds caseDutch prosecutors have displayed a large missile component, the exhaust of a Buk surface-to-air weapon, as they work to build a criminal case over the destruction of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17. The Dutch public prosecutor’s office says the venturi port – which accelerates combusting fuel gas to propel the missile – was found at the crash site of the Boeing 777-200ER after it came down in eastern Ukraine.
LinkMalaysia Airlines set to use A380s for charter businessMalaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is looking to use its existing Airbus A380 fleet for charter services to help boost revenue. Speaking at the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on charter services with major Malaysian tour operators, MAB CCO Paul Simmons said there is “strong demand” for more charter capacity on the China-Malaysia route to Sabah. He added there is also good potential for religious travel charters to Middle East destinations.
LinkSpirit Airlines and IAM Reach Tentative AgreementSpirit Airlines has reached a tentative agreement with the International Association of Machinists (IAM), covering ramp service team members based at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). An interim agreement was reached in June of 2015 that covered wages, job security, and benefits. Spirit Airlines and the IAM were committed to negotiating a mutually agreeable contract that addresses the needs and concerns of Spirit’s ramp service team members and the airline. The ratification vote will take place during the week of June 20, 2016.
LinkWN is now offering nonstop flights between RNO and OAKSouthwest Airlines is now offering nonstop flights between Reno and Oakland. Officials celebrated the launch of the three new daily flights at Reno-Tahoe International Airport on Monday.
LinkUPS freighter suffers nose wheel collapse at ICNA Boeing MD-11 freighter operated by United Parcel Surface (UPS) experienced the collapse of its nose wheel during a failed takeoff from Seoul Incheon airport. The aircraft (N277UP) was operating flight UPS61 on the Seoul Incheon-Anchorage route, and the incident occurred at 10:30pm local time on Monday 6 June, says UPS.
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