Airlines

UPS, Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement On New Labor Contract

The Independent Pilots Association (IPA) and UPS Airlines today announced a tentative agreement on a new five-year labor contract. The comprehensive agreement provides for improvements across all sections of the contract. Specific details of the agreement will not be disclosed before the IPA presents the proposed contract to all UPS pilots. The contract must be ... <a title="UPS, Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement On New Labor Contract" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/ups-pilots-reach-tentative-agreement-new-labor-contract/" aria-label="Read more about UPS, Pilots Reach Tentative Agreement On New Labor Contract">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 2 min read

Video: Warner Bros Pictures releases the first ‘Sully’ trailer

From Oscar-winning director Clint Eastwood (American Sniper, Million Dollar Baby) comes Warner Bros. Pictures’ drama Sully, starring Oscar winner Tom Hanks (Bridge of Spies, Forrest Gump) as Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger. On January 15, 2009, the world witnessed the “Miracle on the Hudson” when Captain “Sully” Sullenberger glided his disabled plane onto the frigid waters of the Hudson ... <a title="Video: Warner Bros Pictures releases the first ‘Sully’ trailer" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/warner-bros-pictures-releases-first-sully-trailer/" aria-label="Read more about Video: Warner Bros Pictures releases the first ‘Sully’ trailer">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 2 min read

WestJet becomes only Canadian airline serving Halifax non-stop from Vancouver and Winnipeg

Today, WestJet becomes the only Canadian carrier to serve Halifax non-stop from Vancouver and Winnipeg. The inaugural flight from Vancouver to Halifax launches today and flights from Winnipegto Halifax begin July 2, 2016. Both of these seasonal, direct flights have been timed to connect conveniently to WestJet’s Halifax and Vancouver hubs from its extensive domestic network. “We’re proud to be the only carrier in Canada offering travellers in Vancouver, Winnipeg and Halifax these convenient options for travel this summer,” ... <a title="WestJet becomes only Canadian airline serving Halifax non-stop from Vancouver and Winnipeg" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/westjet-becomes-canadian-airline-serving-halifax-non-stop-vancouver-winnipeg/" aria-label="Read more about WestJet becomes only Canadian airline serving Halifax non-stop from Vancouver and Winnipeg">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 3 min read

Arik Air sponsors conjoined twins to New York for surgery

Arik Air has sponsored the return tickets to New York for conjoined twins, Miracle and Testimony Ayeni in order for the twins to have immediate access to medical care and surgery that they require. The airline is offering this support in partnership with Linking Hands Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which has secured free medical treatment ... <a title="Arik Air sponsors conjoined twins to New York for surgery" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/arik-air-sponsors-conjoined-twins-new-york-surgery/" aria-label="Read more about Arik Air sponsors conjoined twins to New York for surgery">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 2 min read

Air Astana launches new Almaty to Teheran service

Air Astana launches a new non-stop flight from Almaty to Tehran, the capital of the Islamic Republic of Iran, today. Flights will operate three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) and will be served by Embraer 190 aircraft. The cabin will feature nine Business Class seats and 88 Economy Class seats. The new service will offer ... <a title="Air Astana launches new Almaty to Teheran service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/air-astana-launches-new-almaty-teheran-service/" aria-label="Read more about Air Astana launches new Almaty to Teheran service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 2 min read

Alaska Airlines to launch service between Seattle and San Luis Obispo

Alaska Airlines will launch daily, nonstop service between Seattle and San Luis Obispo, California, on April 13, 2017. Located just south of the city of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport serves travelers from as far north as Southern Monterey County and as far south as Northern Santa Barbara County. “We are ... <a title="Alaska Airlines to launch service between Seattle and San Luis Obispo" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/alaska-airlines-launch-service-seattle-san-luis-obispo/" aria-label="Read more about Alaska Airlines to launch service between Seattle and San Luis Obispo">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 1 min read

Cayman Airways goes daily to Tampa

This Summer, Cayman Airways is making it easier to visit one of the airline’s most popular destinations for Cayman residents, with daily nonstop flights to Tampa from Grand Cayman in July and August. The airline currently offers up to five flights a week between Grand Cayman and Tampa year-round, but this year the service has ... <a title="Cayman Airways goes daily to Tampa" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/south-america-and-caribbean/cayman-airways-goes-daily-tampa/" aria-label="Read more about Cayman Airways goes daily to Tampa">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 3 min read

Cebu Pacific boosts service between Manila and Virac

Cebu Pacific announced an additional frequency between Manila and Virac, Catanduanes, bringing its total number of flights to five times per week. Utilizing a 156-seater Airbus A319 aircraft, Cebu Pacific operates the new Virac service every Thursday, beginning June 23, 2016. Cebu Pacific also runs Manila-Virac flights every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The direct service boosts ... <a title="Cebu Pacific boosts service between Manila and Virac" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/cebu-pacific-boosts-service-manila-virac/" aria-label="Read more about Cebu Pacific boosts service between Manila and Virac">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 2 min read

China Southern announces new service from Guangzhou to Malacca

China Southern Airliners announced that it will launch a new chartered flight service from Guangzhou to Malacca on 28 September 2016. The Malacca service will be operated by 737-700 or A319. As the biggest carrier between China mainland and Southeast Asia, China Southern currently operates up to 20 routes, 230 flights per week towards Southeast ... <a title="China Southern announces new service from Guangzhou to Malacca" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/asia/china-southern-announces-new-service-guangzhou-malacca/" aria-label="Read more about China Southern announces new service from Guangzhou to Malacca">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 1 min read

Video: Emirates completes 33 aircraft makeovers in 12 months

The Emirates Aircraft Appearance Centre, the world’s largest aircraft painting facility owned by an airline, has completely stripped and repainted 33 aircraft last year, or 13% of its fleet. During the year, Emirates gave a fresh coat of paint to three Airbus A380s and 22 Boeing 777s, in addition to eight aircraft that were retired ... <a title="Video: Emirates completes 33 aircraft makeovers in 12 months" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/emirates-completes-33-aircraft-makeovers-12-months/" aria-label="Read more about Video: Emirates completes 33 aircraft makeovers in 12 months">Read more</a>

AT Staff Jun 30, 2016 · 4 min read