Articles by Michael Acampora
Alaska Airlines Adds Seattle-Fort Lauderdale Route
Alaska Airlines has added a new daily, nonstop route between Seattle, Washington and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The eastbound flight will leave Seattle at 10:10 p.m. and arrive in Fort Lauderdale at 6:55 p.m. The westbound flight will depart Fort Lauderdale at 8:10 a.m. and arrive in Seattle at 11:25 a.m. The fight is being operated aboard Boeing 737-800 aircraft, which seat 16 passengers in first class, and 141 in the main …
Hyatt Restaurants Add New Dining Options for Children
Hyatt has announced a new menu, “For Kids By Kids”, which offers nutritious, fresh dining option for children. The menu was developed with Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA). Hyatt is also offering a three-course organic meal for children designed by chef Alice Waters.
As its name suggests, the “For Kids By Kids” menu was developed with input from children, who sampled and approved the food. The menu items also include …
Air China Adds Fast Track to Rome and Milan Airports
Air China has added “Fast Track” immigration services to the Rome and Milan airports.
The service is available to first- and business-class passengers and PhoenixMiles Platinum members on Rome-Beijing flights operated by Air China, and first- and business-class travelers on Air China’s Milan-Beijing/Shanghai flights.
Air China’s Fast Track service, which allows travelers to avoid immigration clearance lines, is now available in six cities, including Sydney, Melbourne, Paris, Tokyo, Rome, and Milan.
Numerous airports …
American Airlines Adds Flights Between the U.S. and Brazil
American Airlines has announced that it will launch 17 additional routes between the U.S. and Brazil beginning this fall.
Starting October 1, the carrier will add a second daily flight between JFK and Sao Paulo. On November 15, American will also convert its one-stop Miami to Salvador flight to a non-stop flight five days per week, as well as add a non-stop Miami-Recife flight. In addition, on December 15, American will …
Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier Report Over $55 Billion in New Orders at Farnborough
The world’s three largest passenger-jet makers, Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier, announced billions
of dollars in sales at one of the world’s major air shows this past week but, even with new orders and commitments valued at over $55 billion, the numbers paled in comparison to last year’s, when orders were roughly twice as much.
The decline in sales notwithstanding, Airbus, Boeing, and Bombardier will have a rather full production schedule for the …
Airbus Wins $16.9 Billion in Orders at Farnborough Airshow
Airbus will finish the week at the 2012 Farnborough International Air Show with $16.9 billion in orders for a total of 115 aircraft.
Cathay Pacific Airways placed orders for ten A350-1000s, and changed their previous orders for 16 A350-900s to the newer, larger model. The airline’s order is valued at $4.2 billion based on current list prices.
CIT Group ordered ten upgraded A330s for $2.3 billion. The upgraded A330s offer 400 nm …
United Places $15 Billion Order for 150 Boeing 737s
United Continental Holdings , the parent of United Airlines, has announced an order for 150 Boeing aircraft, including 100 Boeing 737 Max 9 jets and 50 Boeing 737-900ERs. The deal is worth $14.7 billion at current list prices. The aircraft will be delivered between 2013 and 2022 and will replace United’s older, less efficient equipment.
United will be the launch customer in North America for the 737 Max 9. It was …
