Low-cost carriers

First Southwest Airlines Destination 225° Employee Pathway Cadets Complete New Hire Training With iAero Airways

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Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Aviation, Airlines, IAero Airways, Low-cost carriers, US Airways, Airline, Southwest Airlines

GREENSBORO, N.C, Aug. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- iAero Airways ( https://iaerogroup.com/iaero-airways/ ), the largest charter airline in the US, and one of the companies within the iAero Group ( https://iaerogroup.com ) aviation investment platform, provided new hire training to their first two Southwest Airlines Destination 225 ( https://careers.southwestair.com/D225 ) Employee Pathway cadets who now serve as first officers for iAero Airways.

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Flair Airlines Delivers Low Fare Choices to Abbotsford

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Sunday, August 1, 2021
Airlines, Aviation, Low-cost carriers, Flair Airlines, Abbotsford International Airport, Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canadian Airlines, Flair, National Airports System, NewLeaf

Flair Airlines is starting non-stop flights to 6 Canadian destinations with fares as low as $19.

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  • Flair Airlines is starting non-stop flights to 6 Canadian destinations with fares as low as $19.
  • Bringing our low fare travel options to Abbotsford is important for the community as we deliver more choices and competition for air travel.
  • On behalf of Abbotsford City Council and Abbotsford Airport Authority, I am pleased to welcome Flair Airlines to Abbotsford International Airport, said Henry Braun, Mayor, City of Abbotsford.
  • As the only Ultra-Low Cost Airport in Canada, we appreciate Flair Airlines low cost options making air travel more affordable and accessible to Canadians.

Aviation Capital Group Announces Delivery of One A321neo to Viva Aerobus

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Professional services, Air, Transport, Finance, Low-cost carriers, Marketing, VivaAerobús, Aviation, Leaseback, Airbus A321, Airlines

Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a leading aircraft asset manager, announced today the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Viva Aerobus.

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  • Aviation Capital Group LLC (ACG), a leading aircraft asset manager, announced today the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to Viva Aerobus.
  • This aircraft, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines, is the second of three A321neo aircraft to deliver to Viva Aerobus as part of a sale and leaseback transaction between ACG and the airline.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210730005595/en/
    Aviation Capital Group Announces Delivery of Second A321neo to Viva Aerobus (Photo: Business Wire)
    Aviation Capital Group was founded in 1989 and is one of the worlds premier full-service aircraft asset managers with approximately 400 owned, managed and committed aircraft as of March 31, 2021, which are leased to approximately 85 airlines in approximately 40 countries.
  • ACG is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tokyo Century Corporation.

Sunwing resumes flight service to popular sun destinations amid increasing demand for travel

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Low-cost carriers, Airlines, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, Aviation

The inaugural flights mark Sunwings partial return to service amid Canadas soaring vaccination rates, easing border measures and increasing demand for travel.

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  • The inaugural flights mark Sunwings partial return to service amid Canadas soaring vaccination rates, easing border measures and increasing demand for travel.
  • Weekly service will initially be offered from Toronto and Montreal, with additional routes expected to follow.
  • With vaccination rates continuing to climb nationwide, were seeing more pent-up demand for travel as Canadians plan their much-anticipated getaways, said Andrew Dawson, President of Tour Operations at Sunwing.
  • This scale enables Sunwing to offer customers exclusive deals at top-rated resorts in the most popular vacation destinations as well as cruise packages and seasonal domestic flight service.

Sunwing partners with Bentley to donate new and gently used books and bags to schools across the Caribbean and Mexico

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Airlines, Aviation, Low-cost carriers, Sunwing Airlines, TUI Group, US Airways

The initiative will focus on supporting children in destinations across the Caribbean and Mexico that have seen a decline in tourism as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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  • The initiative will focus on supporting children in destinations across the Caribbean and Mexico that have seen a decline in tourism as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Collection boxes will be set up in select Bentley stores beginning on August 2, 2021 through August 15, 2021, and donations collected in store will be flown on board Sunwing Airlines flights to local schools across the Caribbean and Mexico.
  • Were grateful to Bentley for partnering with us on this important cause, and look forward to helping support local children and schools with these donated resources.
  • "We are pleased to be working with Sunwing on this important initiative," said Sandrine Giry, Vice President of Purchasing/Branding at Bentley.

Air Transat resumes flights today

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Friday, July 30, 2021
Airlines, Low-cost carriers, Air Transat, National Airports System, Aviation, Transat, Montreal, Vancouver International Airport, Saint-Laurent, Quebec

MONTREAL, July 30, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Air Transat is pleased to operate its first commercial flights today after six months of inactivity due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

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  • MONTREAL, July 30, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ -Air Transat is pleased to operate its first commercial flights today after six months of inactivity due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.
  • To meet the sustained demand from travellers wishing to uncover more of their Canada this summer, Air Transat offers an extensive program of domestic flights between Calgary, Montreal, Quebec City, Toronto and Vancouver.
  • Air Transat is a leading leisure travel brand established nearly 35 years ago that offers domestic and connecting flights within Canada as well as international flights to destinations of choice in the Americas and Europe.
  • Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc., an integrated international tourism company headquartered in Montreal that was awarded Travelife certification in 2018 in recognition of its sustainability commitments.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Lease Placement of Ten Airbus A320 Aircraft with Allegiant

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Aerospace, Manufacturing, Other Manufacturing, Air, Transport, Aviation, Low-cost carriers, Aircraft, Airlines, Air Lease Corporation, Allegiant Air, Airbus A320 family, MyAir, Air Lease, Aircalin, Airbus A320neo family

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for ten used Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Allegiant.

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced long-term lease placements for ten used Airbus A320-200 aircraft with Allegiant.
  • We are pleased to announce this lease placement for ten used Airbus A320s with new customer, Allegiant, said Steven F. Udvar-Hzy, Executive Chairman of Air Lease Corporation.
  • These young A320 ALC aircraft will complement Allegiants all-Airbus fleet and support their growing North America operations.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.

Air Lease Corporation Announces Delivery of New Airbus A321neo Aircraft to SKY

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Professional services, Air, Aerospace, Transport, Manufacturing, Finance, Other Transport, Aviation, Transport, Finance, Air Lease Corporation, Air Lease, Aircraft lease, Low-cost carriers, Airbus A320neo family, Primera Air

Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY (Chile).

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  • Today Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL) announced the delivery of one new Airbus A321neo aircraft on long-term lease to SKY (Chile).
  • ALC is pleased to deliver this new Airbus A321neo aircraft to SKY and be the first to introduce the aircraft to the airline and country of Chile, said Matthew Stevens, Assistant Vice President of Marketing at Air Lease Corporation.
  • It is a privilege to work with SKY, and we believe this next generation aircraft will positively contribute to the airlines sustainability and fleet operations.
  • About Air Lease Corporation (NYSE: AL)
    ALC is a leading aircraft leasing company based in Los Angeles, California that has airline customers throughout the world.

Allegiant Partners With Live Nation Venues And Music Festivals To Bring Customers Unprecedented Access To Live Music Experiences

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Companies, Entertainment industry, Films, Low-cost carriers, Allegiant Air, Live Nation Entertainment, Ticketmaster, Live Nation, Allegiant, Electronic Arts

LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced an exclusive partnership with select Live Nation venues, Ticketmaster and music festivals to give customers access to unparalleled live entertainment experiences across the United States.

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  • LAS VEGAS, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced an exclusive partnership with select Live Nation venues, Ticketmaster and music festivals to give customers access to unparalleled live entertainment experiences across the United States.
  • The multi-year strategic partnership brings together the best of travel and live experiences including digital and commerce elements.
  • Additionally, as customers book travel, they will be offered exclusive experiences and events at their destination, national sweepstakes opportunities and more.
  • A recent Allegiant survey indicated that, pre-pandemic, half of the airline's customers attended one or more live concerts a year and about 25 percent attended at least one music festival.

WestJet gives guests more options via Amsterdam

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Monday, July 26, 2021
Airlines, Aviation, Haarlemmermeer, Low-cost carriers, National Airports System, Onex Corporation, WestJet, Calgary International Airport, KLM, Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Schiphol Airport railway station, Alberta

"Through this expanded codeshare relationship with KLM our guests will benefit from new opportunities to travel between Europe and Canada," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer.

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  • "Through this expanded codeshare relationship with KLM our guests will benefit from new opportunities to travel between Europe and Canada," said John Weatherill, WestJet Chief Commercial Officer.
  • WestJet's inaugural service between Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) is set to depart on August 5, 2021.
  • "This is an exciting development for inbound travel and tourism to Alberta from key European markets via Amsterdam," said David Goldstein, CEO, Travel Alberta.
  • We look forward to working with WestJet to re-establish Alberta's competitiveness as a business and leisure destination emerging from the pandemic."