More Countries Welcome Vaccinated International Air Travelers Without Restrictions

Friday, March 18, 2022 at 03:49 AM ET

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COVID-19 Testing Line at Guangzhou Airport (Photo: Lei Yan)

There are continuing positive signs that the international air travel market is on its way towards pre-pandemic levels albeit at differing rates in different regions. This week the U.K. announced the lifting of all travel restrictions and countries such as Canada and New Zealand are easing quarantine and testing requirements in the coming weeks. The airline industry advocacy group IATA (International Air Transport Association) has reported that vaccinated travelers are benefitting from the continued removal of restrictions.

“The world is largely open for travel,” stated IATA director-general Willie Walsh in a press release on Thursday. “As population immunity grows, more governments are managing COVID-19 through surveillance, as they do for other endemic viruses. That is great news for a growing number of destinations that will receive a much-needed economic boost from the upcoming Easter and Northern Summer travel seasons,” said Mr. Walsh. Testing and quarantine restrictions have been cited in numerous surveys undertaken by IATA as barriers to travel.

The survey by IATA of the world’s top 50 air travel markets (comprising 88 percent of international demand in 2019 as measured by revenue passenger kilometers) identified that travel restrictions for vaccinated travelers are decreasing. Results of the survey show that vaccinated travelers face no quarantine measures or testing requirements in 25 markets representing 38 percent of 2019 international demand. This compares to 18 markets with no quarantine or testing in mid-February representing 28 percent of 2019 international demand.

Further analysis of the IATA survey results shows that 38 markets representing 65 percent of 2019 international demand are open to vaccinated travelers with no quarantine requirements. This is an additional increase of 10 markets from mid-February that represented 50 percent of 2019 international demand.

The relaxation of quarantine measures for vaccinated travelers differs in regions around the world that have markets in the top 50. With 100 percent of the Americas (9 markets), the Middle East (4 markets) and Africa (2 markets) having no quarantine requirements for vaccinated travelers. Europe has quarantine measures in place for vaccinated travelers in only 2 out of the 20 markets in the top 50.

“Asia is the outlier,” according to Mr. Walsh. The region has 16 markets in the top 50 but only 6 without any quarantine requirements as at the time of the survey. The region was down 88 percent of pre-pandemic levels in 2021 compared to North American and European international travel that saw levels down by 42 percent as measured by revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs).

Mr. Walsh did sound a further note of optimism by stating, “Hopefully, recent relaxations including Australia, Bangladesh, New Zealand, Pakistan, and the Philippines are paving the way towards restoring the freedom to travel that is more broadly enjoyed in other parts of the world.”

John Flett

John has always had a passion for aviation and through a career with Air New Zealand has gained a strong understanding of aviation operations and the strategic nature of the industry. During his career with the airline, John held multiple leadership roles and was involved in projects such as the introduction of both the 777-200 and -300 type aircraft and the development of the IFE for the 777-300. He was also part of a small team who created and published the internal communications magazines for Air New Zealand’s pilots, cabin crew and ground staff balancing a mix of corporate and social content. John is educated to postgraduate level achieving a masters degree with Distinction in Airline and Airport Management. John has held the positions of course director of an undergraduate commercial pilot training programme at a leading London university. In addition he is contracted as an external instructor for IATA (International Air Transport Association) and has been a member of the Heathrow Community Fund’s ‘Communities for Tomorrow’ panel.

Washington Dulles International Airport Set to Go Solar

Chase Hagl

Friday, March 18, 2022 at 03:47 AM ET

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Volaris Costa Rica's inaugural trip to Dulles arrived early on Wednesday evening (Photo: AirlineGeeks)

Dulles International Airport is making strides towards a greener tomorrow with the approval of their large scale solar-farm project. Approval for the project was granted by the State Corporation Commission (SCC) of Virginia on Tuesday. If built, the project will make Dulles the largest airport generation and storage facility in the United States.

Covering an area of 835 acres, the airport’s solar farm is projected to provide an output of 100 megawatts, enough solar electricity to power more than 16,000 homes. The project is projected to be completed as soon as two years.

“Airports make a lot of sense for siting of solar,” said Princeton’s Policy Research on Energy and the Environment Professor, Jesse Jenkins. “They’re usually close to where we consume electricity near our urban areas. The land is already reserved-large areas of land – with security perimeters around them already, and that makes them a really logical place to develop solar.”

Part of a bigger project

Spearheading the project is a company based in Richmond, Virginia, called Dominion Energy. A company that looks to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions. The Dulles solar project was one of 15 sites that were approved on Tuesday by Virginia’s State Corporation Commission. Additionally, Dominion Energy’s project includes 11 new utility-scale solar projects, two distributed solar installations, one energy storage project and a solar-plus-storage project. In total, the energy company has acquired nearly 100,000 acres of land for future solar development.

“This is another significant milestone in Virginia’s transition to energy independence,” said Ed Baine, president of Dominion Energy Virginia.

“These projects will support thousands of good jobs and hundreds of millions in economic activity in communities across Virginia. This is a positive step forward for our customers, the environment and Virginia’s economy,” he continued.

The 15 projects will not only benefit the individuals utilizing the energy directly but will also create nearly 4,200 jobs and generate more than $880 million in economic benefits across Virginia.

Utilizing energy from the sun, the solar sites combined will provide nearly 1,000 megawatts of carbon-free electricity, enough to power roughly 250,000 Virginia homes at peak output.

Acceptance for the proposal came after airport managers recommended that the project be approved following many hours of research into the project. However, it still needs to be reviewed by the Federal Aviation Administration and other federal authorities before it can be built.

Construction of the 15 Dominion Energy Virginia projects is expected to. The projects are expected to be completed in 2022 and 2023 and will add approximately $1.13 to the typical residential customers’ monthly bills.

The project not only benefits Dulles International Airport by achieving self-sufficiency but will be of huge benefit to the state of Virginia and the communities within. This move comes at a time when the country heavily considers its carbon footprint and alternative energy sources available. As a result, many of the nation’s airports are turning their unused land, roofs and parking garages into solar farms.

Chase Hagl

Chase Hagl grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho. His love and passion for Aviation landed him in Orem, Utah where he obtained a B.S. in Aviation Management with a minor in Business Management from Utah Valley University. Chase currently works as a flight attendant in Charleston, SC and is also the primary Inflight ASAP ERC representative for startup airline, Breeze Airways. His experience in the aviation industry spans back four years, working in areas including agriculture application, customer service, maintenance, and flight ops. In his free time, Chase enjoys road biking, astronomy, and flying.

Australia Reports No 5G Interference

Mike Mangano

Friday, March 18, 2022 at 03:43 AM ET

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Virgin Australia B737-800 Departing Sydney

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has recently released an airworthiness bulletin stating that “CASA has not confirmed any RA (radar altimeter) system failure from 5G interference but continues to monitor this situation.” This is despite the international attention of 5G telecommunication interference with radar altimeters, with Boeing 737s being singled out.

The bulletin, released on March 4, 2022, reasons Australian telecommunications companies are currently operating at frequencies and power levels lower than those in the United States, with Australian licenses permitting frequencies no higher than 3.7GHz at power levels of 63 Watts. By contrast, 5G towers in the US can operate at frequencies between 3.7Ghz and 3.98GHz at power levels of 1584 Watts. This means that Australian 5G frequencies do not operate at those of many radar altimeters. This is in contrast to those in the US,

Regarding the future of Australian 5G networks, CASA and the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) are aiming to pursue a policy of “co-existence” between radio frequency services. At this point, CASA will not publish NOTAMs for Australian airspace restricting operations due to 5G interference.

Multiple Causes for Radar Altimeter Interference

Although CASA finds no evidence of 5G radio altimeter interference, it acknowledges some reported discrepancies could be caused by Terrain Awareness Warning Systems (TAWS) or factors other than 5G. Following up on several of these reported issues, CASA says that these types of failures are “generally not repeated again through ground testing.”

One such occurrence, with the aircraft type withheld, involved the disengagement of an Autopilot A on a final approach at 2300 feet when the Captain’s RadAlt1 froze at an altitude of 2640 feet for 11 seconds. This prompted the Captain to fly until Autopilot B was engaged and operations continued normally.

Another incident, again with the aircraft type withheld, occurred on approach passing 400 feet when a radar altimeter froze at 547 feet for 47 seconds, only returning to normal after touchdown.

Despite the suspected interference of these and other occurrences, CASA believes that “smaller commercial operations, general aviation and rotorcraft” may be more susceptible to such radar altimeter interference, making particular reference to the possibility of older radar altimeter systems as the primary victims of interference.

CASA Continues to Monitor US Interferences

CASA says it hasn’t been ignorant of potential 5G interference in the US, requiring Australian pilots and aircraft to comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directives when operating in US airspace.

Additionally, CASA and the Australian Transportation and Safety Bureau (ATSB) have encouraged Australian pilots to report any suspected 5G radar altimeter interference through its online form on CASA’s official website.

Mike Mangano

Mike’s love affair with flight and mechanical objects in the sky began at an early age, fascinated by space documentaries and the vintage Flight Simulator ’95. He currently works as an instructor for UAVs and is training to receive his Private Pilot Licence with the goal of working in manned flight instruction. An avid reader of all things aviation and manned space flight, Mike stays close to developments in aerospace while reminiscing and sharing the rich history of flight with others. He loves writing, engineering and science.

LATAM Sees Mixed Results in March

Juan Pedro Sanchez Zamudio

Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 08:33 AM ET

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A LATAM Airlines Boeing 787-9 departing LAX (Photo: AirlineGeeks | James Dinsdale)

Within the context of international uncertainty that has resulted in high volatility in fuel prices, LATAM Airlines Group has estimated its operation for this month.

It is important to remember that in February 2022, LATAM Airlines Group’s passenger traffic (measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometers – RPK) was 60.6% in relation to the same period in 2019, based on an operation measured in ASK (available seat kilometers) of 63.7% compared to February 2019. As a result, the load factor reached 79.8%.

Regarding cargo operations, the load factor was 61.5%, which corresponds to an increase of 9.2% compared to February 2019.

The carrier has estimated a passenger operation of up to 67% for March (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same month of 2019. With this, LATAM is continuing a trend of operational stability that has been shown in recent months.

It is forecast that the domestic operations in Colombia and Brazil will drive the recovery compared to pre-pandemic levels, with estimated operational increases of 165% and 101% respectively.

Increased Schedules

One of the highlights of this month is the operations resumption from Santiago to Auckland and Sydney. LATAM plans to operate approximately 1,029 daily national and international flights during March, connecting 135 destinations in 20 countries.

Cargo operations from its subsidiaries are projected to reach levels equal to those prior to the global health crisis, with a 100% operational estimate for March. The cargo business has almost 1,200 cargo freighter flights scheduled with a level of utilization 7% higher on average than the same period in 2019.

These projections are subject to the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the latest new cases and infections in the countries where the group operates.

Finally, despite the fuel crisis, LATAM Airlines Group continues to project an exit from the Chapter 11 process this May.

March 2022 Projections

Juan Pedro Sanchez Zamudio

The three things Juan Pedro loves most about aviation are aircraft, airports, and traveling thousands of miles in just a few hours. What he enjoys the most about aviation is that it is easier and cheaper to travel around the world and this gives you the opportunity to visit places you thought were too far away. He has traveled to different destinations in North, Central, South America and Asia. Born, raised and still living in Perú, Juan is a lawyer, soccer lover, foodie, passionate traveler, dog lover, millennial and curious by nature.

Canada Launches Probe into Flair Airlines’ Foreign Investor Control

Parker Davis

Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 08:25 AM ET

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The new Flair Airlines livery seen on one of the airline's 737-400s. (Photo: Flair Airlines)

Following an extensive review of the distribution of board seats and foreign capital investment, the Canadian Transportation Agency moved forward with a second stage of an investigation that aims to clarify Flair Airlines’ compliance with laws that regulate foreign investor maximum share in an operator based in Canada.

Canadian law forbids for foreign capital to exceed 49 percent of total stake or 25 percent for an individual. 777 Partners, a Miami-based investment firm, stated that it reached that maximum share, but what’s being investigated is Flair’s board composition, as the US firm owns three of the five seats.

Flair was born in early 2021 and announced major expansion plans, aiming to reach a fifty aircraft fleet by 2025. Coincidentally, 777 Partners has leased at least thirteen of those aircraft, and was expected to participate in an incremental expansion that was announced last December.

According to The Globe and Mail, board composition and 777 Partners’ aircraft leasing agreements generate a conflict with the law, as main decisions for a Canadian operator are not being made by nationals.

The Globe and Mail cites John Gradek, a former Air Canada executive that states that «The mind of the organization has to be in Canada and Controlled by Canadians». For the Transportation Agency, evidence is sufficient to advance into a new investigative stage.

In a statement, the company defended itself: “Flair is completely compliant with all applicable airline regulations, including those dealing with Canadian control.”

The statement concludes by saying that “Flair is a private company, and while we have always and will continue to co-ordinate with all regulators as necessary, our shareholdings and financial affairs are confidential.”

It is not the first time that Flair is accused to be controlled by foreign interests: the company’s former finance director, Jocelyn Harris, filed a lawsuit for wrongful dismissal. Also, the company has an ongoing litigation with its largest Canadian investor, Prescott Strategic Investments.

Should the agency conclude that there is in fact a violation, the regulator can impose fines or suspend Flair’s AOC.

This article was written by Pablo Díaz for Aviacionline.

Parker Davis

Parker joined AirlineGeeks as a writer and photographer in 2016, combining his longtime love for aviation with a newfound passion for journalism. Since then, he’s worked as a Senior Writer before becoming Editor-in-Chief of the site in 2020. Originally from Dallas and an American frequent flyer, he left behind the city’s rich aviation history to attend college in North Carolina, where he’s studying economics.

South Africa’s Aviation Authority Grounds Comair’s Flight Operations Indefinitely

Victor Shalton

Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at 07:00 AM ET

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Kulula is a wholly owned subsidiary of Comair Ltd, which also operates flights as a franchisee for British Airways. (Photo: Skytrax)

Comair Limited — a British Airways franchisee — which also operates Kulula Airlines in South Africa had its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) suspended indefinitely. The carrier failed to adequately demonstrate to the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) that its risk and safety management systems are up to scratch.

What was supposed to be a 24-hour grounding of all Comair planes over safety issues was recently extended indefinitely — following the airline failing to address findings communicated to it by the regulator. In 30 years, South Africa has not seen a single fatal commercial airline incident and hopes to keep it that way.

According to the country’s Civil Aviation Authority and its spokesperson, Phindiwe Gwebu, it was their job to maintain the best safety interests of both passengers and airline staff.

Safety Concerns

Prior to the civil aviation investigation and report into Comair’s safety shortfall last week, several safety incidents had been reported. SACAA’s visit to Comair sought to investigate and determine the cause of a spate of occurrences affecting “a concerning number of flights operated by Kulula and British Airways Comair”.

“The SACAA sought to confirm Comair’s compliance with applicable Civil Aviation Regulations (CARs). The inspection was also aimed at reviewing Comair’s quality control management system (QC) and safety management systems (SMS) to establish compliance related to reporting, analysis and follow-up on occurrences, and corrective action plans to prevent recurrence,” the Civil Aviation Authority said.

The regulator raised three Level 1 findings, and one Level 2 finding, which according to regulatory standards, posed an immediate risk and called for operations to be shut down. This includes engine failures, flights being forced to reroute due to technical faults and others facing emergency landings after a malfunction with their landing gear.

While the regulator insists that it doesn’t issue such orders lightly, it also noted that it is committed to returning Comair planes to full service as soon as possible.

However, the commitment to safety in this case “supersedes any other need and this is to ensure that South Africa maintains its safety record of having zero fatal airline accidents in over thirty years on South African soil. The lives of our aviation personnel and the users of civil aviation services is paramount, and it is a responsibility the regulator does not take lightly.”

Meanwhile, Comair’s majority trade union, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) said that they were not surprised at the decision to halt Comair flights.

“We are deeply concerned about workers and the safety of the public at large given these very serious occurrences,” Numsa spokesperson Phakamile Hlubi-Majola said. “We are not surprised at these unfortunate developments as we have been warning the airline from within, of the dangers of their cost cutting measures and that this would eventually have the impact of compromising safety standards, by not giving their aircraft enough ground time for proper maintenance.”

The Workers Union has called for the company’s CEO, Glenn Orsmond, to step down immediately.

“We demand that Comair focus on running the company and implementing a clear turnaround strategy. They must stop cutting salaries and benefits of the lowest paid workers in the company as this has clearly proven not be a solution. The CEO Glenn Orsmond does not have a vision to turn the organisation around and this is contributing to the crisis,” Hlubi-Majola added.

Victor Shalton

Victor Shalton's love for aviation can be traced to when he was 11-years-old. As a seasoned aviation writer, he takes pride in providing the best aviation coverage around the globe and is passionate about advancing his skills in the aviation space. In addition, he loves travelling, writing, arts and while his speaking engagements have taken him around the world, he is proud to call Nairobi home.

Malaysia Airlines Reinstates Flights to London and Australia

Pete Ainsley

Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 09:00 AM ET

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A Malaysia Airlines A350. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Ben Suskind)

Malaysia Airlines recently announced that the carrier will increase its flight operations between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to London’s Heathrow Airport after Mar. 27. The announcement came after the government’s decision of reopening its borders on Apr. 1.

In the early phase, the airline will operate 11 times weekly until Jun. 29. After Jun. 30. the airline will resume the services to pre-pandemic levels, twice daily flights to London, the first time since 2020. It is expected to provide more than 70,000 seats between the two capital cities.

“We now eagerly the opening of Malaysian borders on Apr. 1. for travelers who we know have been wanting to visit and look forward to welcoming them back on board with our signature Malaysian hospitality.” Daniel Bainbridge, Malaysia Airlines U.K. and Europe regional director said.

Flights will be operated by the airline’s Airbus A350-900 aircraft.

After two years of the pandemic. Some Asian countries start reopening its border to entice foreign travelers to stimulate their travel industries. The country’s flag carrier emphasized that it will continue to work with the Ministry of Transport, ensuring relax the travel restrictions wouldn’t put the nation at risk. In addition, the airline is looking to achieve approximately 70% of its pre-covid capacity by the end of 2022.

According to the airline, for January and February, the carrier operated about 23% of 2019’s available seat kilometers (ASK) levels for the same period. Meanwhile, Malaysia Airports — the operator of managing 39 airports in the country — has welcomed the government’s decision.

“We are looking forward to seeing good growth in our international passenger and aircraft traffic movements as this would contribute significantly to the Group’s and airport community’s business performance.” Dato’ Iskandar Mizal Mahmood, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports said.

Malaysia Airports believed that most passengers would not have traveled by air since the pandemic has begun.

Flight Resumptions to Australia

The airline is ready to take passengers back to the skies, announcing that flight between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Perth, Australia was reinstated after Western Australia lifted its travel restrictions. Also, the airline will increase its services to Perth, Australia by increasing frequency to five times weekly, and seven times weekly to Sydney.

Earlier, Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Malaysia Airlines believed the agreement could provide better efficiencies and a more comprehensive network for its travelers. The pairs also agreed to maximize synergies on air cargo, operation or commercial services.

Despite the airline is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, the aviation industry is facing another setback. The fuel price has been skyrocketing since the invasion of Ukraine. Malaysia Airlines decided that it will impose a fuel surcharge on passengers and cargo services.

“The airline is pro-actively managing its capacity to mitigate unprofitable routes due to rising fuel costs,” The airline said.

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Arajet Signs for 35 Boeing 737 MAX, Becomes First North American Operator of 8200 Variant

Parker Davis

Monday, March 14, 2022 at 05:40 PM ET

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A Boeing 737 MAX 9 undergoing test flights at Paine Field. (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Katie Zera)

Boeing and Dominican Republic-based Arajet announced that the Caribbean airline has ordered 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft and an option to purchase an additional 15 aircraft.

The order is the largest deal ever placed by a Caribbean airline and will be the first customer for the Boeing 737-8-200 in the region, the high-density version of the MAX that can accommodate up to 210 passengers.”The efficient Boeing 737 MAX, along with the financial and operational support of our partners at Griffin and Bain Capital, gives us the solid foundation needed to provide affordable flights to travelers in the region,” said Victor Pacheco Mendez, founder and CEO of Arajet, in a prepared statement.

The order was finalized in January and is currently attributed to an unidentified customer on Boeing’s order and delivery website.

“These partners believe in our vision and see the same bright future for this market and beyond,” he said. “The entire team was thrilled to see our first aircraft arrive in Santo Domingo a few days ago, and we look forward to expanding our fleet with more of these amazing jets in the coming months.”

An Arajet Boeing 737 accelerates on the runway. (Photo: Arajet)

The company recently took delivery of its first Boeing 737-8 from a five-aircraft deal with aircraft lessor Griffin Global Asset Management. As travel and tourism recovers globally, Arajet will generate approximately 4,000 new jobs and significant new economic development for the island nation. Tourism accounts for 8.4% of the Dominican Republic’s gross domestic product..

Arajet was launched this March 14, with the mission to make air travel accessible to travelers to and from the Dominican Republic, the Caribbean and North and South America.

The company will begin operations from Santo Domingo/Las Americas Airport with flights to the Caribbean islands and Central America beginning this spring. Arajet expects to add flights later this year to key North American markets with populations that have significant family ties to the Dominican Republic, including New York, Boston, Miami and Chicago.

“The 737 MAX is a perfect fit for Arajet and it is an honor to welcome this exciting new operator to the Boeing family,” said Mike Wilson, vice president of sales for Latin America and the Caribbean, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “Flying a dedicated 737 MAX fleet will allow Arajet to save on fuel, maintenance and operations costs, and pass those savings on to its customers.”

This article was written by Gastón Sena for Avacionline.

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Struggling Luke Air Hires A Chief Restructuring Officer As It Looks to Climb Out of Debt

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo

Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 06:05 PM ET

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A Luke AIr Airbus A330 nears the runway. (Photo: Alessio Zausio | Milano Spotting)

Luke Air is the commercial brand of Blue Panorama Airlines S.p.A., an Italian charter airline, founded in Rome in 1998. Under the Blu-express brand, it also operates medium- and short-haul low-cost flights. Since December 2017, it has been controlled by entrepreneur Luca Patanè’s UVET Group, which in 2020 acquired the economic part of Neos Air.

Two years ago, Blue Panorama Airlines rebranded itself as Luke Air, and last June, at Milan’s Malpensa Airport, the carrier received its first repainted aircraft, an Airbus A330-200 for long-haul routes.

In October 2020, the UVET Group for the Blue Panorama airline received a state contribution as a non-refundable compensation fund of 45 million euros ($49 million), as did other Italian carriers, such as Air Dolomiti and Neos. Despite this, Luke Air suspended commercial operations as of October 27, 2021, due to financial reasons caused by the crisis in the sector resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic.

The carrier has proceeded to suspend its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) due to its financial situation, but the airline has in recent months given indications that a better future could be on the horizon. The president of Blue Panorama Airlines S.p.A., Luca Patanè, has entrusted aeronautical engineer Valentina Quagliata with the role of Chief Restructuring Officer.

Quagliata has more than 20 years of experience in the aviation industry, and in the middle of the last decade was involved in the acquisition of 49% of Alitalia by Etihad Airways, was appointment in 2017 as vice president network Alitalia and in early 2019 she joined Air Italy with the role of senior vice president network, strategy & planning.

The goal now is to restore and relaunch the company, as the future of the 350 or so remaining workers who have not received salaries or redundancy payments for many months now is at risk. The number has halved compared to the previous 700 employees, as half have left the company following voluntary resignations.

On Wednesday, the unions sent a letter to the extraordinary commissioners, Claudio Ferrario and Salvatore Sanzo, asking for an urgent meeting to clarify the situation of payments and the use of the redundancy fund instruments. The unions have already solicited the airline in the past and the commissioners to know their initiatives but unfortunately, there has been no response yet.

The redundancy fund and the very serious delays in the integration of the Air Transport Solidarity Fund are causing unsustainable situations among all workers. The Solidarity Fund for the air transport sector and the airport system was established by decree by the Italian government in 2016 and it serves to support income and employment and professional retraining and reconversion of personnel in the air transport sector.

Vincenzo Claudio Piscopo

Vincenzo graduated in 2019 in Mechanical Engineering with an aeronautical curriculum, focusing his thesis on Human Factors in aircraft maintenance. In 2022 he pursued his master's degree in Aerospace Engineering at the University of Palermo, Italy. He combines his journalistic activities with his work as a Reliability Engineer at Zetalab.

Why Promo Codes Are A Great Way To Save Money That Can Fund Your Travels

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Sunday, March 13, 2022 at 10:50 AM ET

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With both living costs and they want to travel on the rise, it’s no wonder people want to learn how to save so they are able to travel where they want on a budget. One of the best ways to save money online is using promo codes. There is usually a promo code for something you are buying, whether it be a takeaway, a new coat, or a holiday. But what are promo codes and can you benefit from them?

If you’re seeking money-saving tips, here’s what promo codes can do to help you out.

What exactly Are Internet Promotional Codes?

Online promo codes will be posted by businesses for customers to use in order to gain a percentage of their purchase or to receive free shipping. Occasionally, promo codes can be found on a social media platform, but they are frequently kept private until they are officially issued. There are even websites dedicated solely to the distribution of these codes. NetVoucherCodes.co.uk is a great example.

The goal is for the corporation to offer incentives to consumers in order to encourage them to make a purchase. The success of the promotion is determined by the number of people who save the code and use it. The greater the number of people who participate, the better off the organization will be and will you.

What Is The Best Way To Use Online Promotional Codes?

There are a variety of methods for making use of online promotional codes. The first option is to make your purchase directly from the company’s website. Once you’ve arrived, check for a text or button that says “promo code” or “input promo code” or something similar.

Enter the code when you make your purchase, and once you’ve done so, double-check to see if a discount has been applied to the total of your order. Another option is to shop from an online store that has made a deal with a company to provide clients with promotional codes for their respective products.

For instance, if you want to purchase certain video games but they are not marked down in price on their website, you may enter the name of the game into the search field and get the lowest price possible.

Click on one of the search results that appear and then scroll down to the comments area to read what others have to say. You should be able to find a few people who were given free promo codes or discounts after writing to the company and asking for them. You will also receive one in the same manner!

What Are The Advantages Of Using Online Promotional Codes?

There are numerous advantages to utilizing internet promotional codes. For starters, you will receive a portion of your transaction. In the above example, if you purchase $50 and the discount code saves you 10%, your final price will be $45. It’s money back in your pocket and who would complain about that?

When you use specific promotional coupons on select items, you will receive free shipping as a bonus. Be sure to read the terms and conditions before using any promotional codes for your purchase.

Enter “online promo codes” into Google search and you will find many ways to save money when shopping online or follow firms who offer them on social media platforms such as Facebook or Twitter to stay up to date. You will discover that the more time and effort you put into searching for these coupons and discounts, the more money you will be able to save in the end!

Is It Possible For Anyone To Take Advantage Of Promotional Codes?

The majority of internet businesses do not place restrictions on the use of their promotional codes. This implies that if you want to save money, all you have to do is seek a code or two and use them when you make your next purchase in order to save money.

However, even in that case, there are workarounds, such as using virtual locations, which fool the corporation into believing that you are purchasing from one country when you are actually shopping from another country. In addition, some services, such as Spotify Premium, may ask that you pay first before applying the promotional code; however, this type of condition does not occur very frequently in the industry.

Is it true that promo codes are becoming more and more popular every day?

A major reason why promo codes are gaining so much attention on the internet is the fact that they help customers to save money on their purchases. Until a few years ago, these kinds of coupons were not commonly seen; however, this has changed dramatically in recent years as more and more businesses have adopted them as a result of their demonstrated effectiveness in increasing sales.

In North America, there were 1.6 billion coupon users in just one year, in 2017. When you look at it, that is a significant sum of money! This demonstrates just how popular promo codes have become in recent years, which is understandable given how many people want to save money whenever they can.

Is It More Convenient To Shop Online Than To Shop Offline?

There are numerous advantages to shopping online, and there are also certain drawbacks that consumers should be aware of before engaging in this activity. One thing that cannot be denied is that a large number of individuals purchase more when they shop online, and this is due to the fact that it is so easy to become distracted while online shopping.

If you’re the type who is easily swayed or influenced by commercials or recommendations, you can find yourself spending more money than you intended to in the first place because there are so many possibilities available with a single click of the mouse.

If you wish to save money, you should adhere to the recommendations in this article. You will be able to observe for yourself how beneficial these strategies are. Most importantly, remember to take advantage of promotional codes when purchasing online! Your financial situation will almost certainly improve in no time!

AirlineGeeks.com Staff

AirlineGeeks.com was founded in February 2013 as a one-person blog in Washington D.C. Since then, we’ve grown to have 25+ active team members scattered across the globe. We are all here for the same reason: we love deep-diving into the fascinating realm of the airline industry.