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Alaska Airlines permanently eliminates change fees
Alaska Airlines has announced it is eliminating change fees on all domestic and international tickets on a permanent basis, the company said. The new change-fee policy applies to all tickets, except for Saver … Continue reading “Alaska Airlines permanently eliminates change fees”
GOL repays term loan B in the amount of USD 300m
Brazil-Based GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) (B3: GOLL4) has announces it has fulfilled its repayment obligations under the Term Loan B contracted in August 2015 in the amount of USD 300 … Continue reading “GOL repays term loan B in the amount of USD 300m”
FAA certifies Sikorsky Black Hawk replacement cargo hook kit
Onboard Systems International, LLC, a helicopter cargo hook equipment manufacturer, has announced the FAA has STC-certified replacement cargo hook kits for the Sikorsky UH-60A Black Hawk, the company said. The new kits feature … Continue reading “FAA certifies Sikorsky Black Hawk replacement cargo hook kit”
Miracle Flights flies boy with epilepsy to bring home life-saving service dog
Miracle Flights has announced that, as National Service Dog Month begins, the nonprofit flew a little boy with epilepsy from Alaska, 5000 miles to bring home the service dog trained to save his … Continue reading “Miracle Flights flies boy with epilepsy to bring home life-saving service dog”
Elite Air Center founder to retire after 40 years
Elite Air Center has announced founder, Dale Cox, a Beechcraft airplane broker, will retire after 40 years of buying, selling and refurbishing, the company said. Since 1981, Dale Cox, has been the steady … Continue reading “Elite Air Center founder to retire after 40 years”
Skyscanner lists travel trends for Labor Day Weekend 2020
Skyscanner has announced the release of data illustrating the most recent US traveler trends for Americans looking for a vacation, the company said. Ten percent of all searches made for travel from the … Continue reading “Skyscanner lists travel trends for Labor Day Weekend 2020”
Delta, American Airlines drop change-flight ticket fee
Associated Press has reported Delta and American Airlines have joined United in dropping USD 200 change-flight ticket fee, the news source said. The moves come as airlines try desperately to lure people back … Continue reading “Delta, American Airlines drop change-flight ticket fee”
Regional Express reports USD 0 net loss in 2020
Aviation group Regional Express (Rex) has reported a zero net loss in revenue in financial year 2020, thanks to USD 62m in government handouts, the company said. Rex, an ASX-listed carrier revealed that … Continue reading “Regional Express reports USD 0 net loss in 2020”
Ethiopian Airlines to resume flight service to Namibia
Ethopian Airlines has announced that as Namibia reopens its borders, the airline plans to resume flights to Namibia, as part of the Tourism Revival Initiative, the company said. Namibia announced last week it … Continue reading “Ethiopian Airlines to resume flight service to Namibia”
Spirit Airlines pledges USD 250,000 in airline travel to organizations supporting social justice
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) has announced it is committing USD 250,000 in airline travel to support non organizations that advocate for social justice and civil rights, the company said. The donation builds on … Continue reading “Spirit Airlines pledges USD 250,000 in airline travel to organizations supporting social justice”