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United Unveils New Summer Flights to Top Outdoor North American Destinations
UNITED have announced it will offer more than 100 new flights to cities in the U.S. and Canada this summer, making it easier for travellers to connect to some of the most picturesque destinations in North America including Anchorage and Fairbanks, Alaska and Canadian cities like Calgary, Vancouver and Halifax.
During the pandemic, the airline saw an increased demand from travellers wanting to get outdoors and explore scenic destinations like national parks and mountain towns.
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February 2024
City of Derry’s Inaugural Ski Programme Hits the Slopes
Top Official at US Regulator Calls for Expansion of Boeing Probe
A TOP official in the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is calling for the agency to expand its probe of Boeing’s manufacturing practices beyond the 737 Max assembly operations. Airlines have reportedly
been finding loose bolts in their fleets of MAX 9s after they were grounded following an incident with Alaska Airlines where the door blew off mid-flight. FAA administrator Mike Whitaker said: “Boeing manufactures a number of aircraft, so we’re going to look at the MAX, but we’ll also look at the company systemically to see whether these issues run elsewhere. It depends on where the evidence leads us.” The agency’s latest examination has so far found issues with workmanship that point to manufacturing deficiencies rather than design flaws
“Given that there is a history there, which we can’t ignore, our focus is really on the quality control and the manufacturing process,” he said.
The intensified scrutiny at the aircraft manufacturer follows a string of quality lapses that have been in the headlines since two fatal crashes in 2018 and 2019 killed 346 people. Airlines
meanwhile
continue to operate without the MAX 9 aircraft in their fleets.
A Boeing representative declined to comment.
THE first ski programme in history to operate from City of Derry Airport took to the skies on Saturday 27 th January with the number one school ski specialists across Ireland, Topflight for Schools. Staff and student groups from secondary schools across the Northwest travelling
on the
inaugural service to Verona were treated to some complimentary hospitality to celebrate
the
occasion at the Airport, as well as having special guest Mayor of Derry City & Strabane District Council, Cllr Patricia Logue, there to see them off on their departure. Steve Frazer, Managing Director at City of Derry Airport, stated: “We are thrilled to see the take-
off of the first ever ski service from City of Derry Airport with our fantastic partner, Topflight for Schools. It’s a privilege that we can now offer our local school children access to such a fantastic life experience,
especially from
the convenience of their local Airport.”
“With reduced travel time and cost for school representatives and parents in their journey to the Airport, and a time of less than 15 minutes from the carpark to the departure gate for school staff and children travelling, we pride ourselves on providing a fast, friendly and relaxing experience at City of Derry Airport.” Mr. Frazer added: “From the high
International Airport in Chicago AER Lingus has transfered its Terminal 5 operations to Terminal 3 at O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to create a more efficient travel and customer experience.
The terminal move will provide
Aer Lingus customers with a more seamless travel experience and greater onward connections in North America on the American Airlines network, also located in terminal 3. There is an enhanced experience for customers with easy transfers to terminals 1,2 and 3, with no
Aer Lingus Transfers Terminal 5 Operations to Terminal 3 at O’Hare
need for further security screening. Customers travelling to Ireland will be greeted by six dedicated Aer Lingus check-in desks conveniently located in the departure terminal. Business Class customers, AerClub Concierge and Platinum customers will have access to the AA Flagship and Admiral lounges, conveniently located for the boarding gates, all providing a greatly enhanced customer experience.
The move will allow for better cooperation between Aer Lingus and American, which will offer connections from O’Hare to 117
domestic destinations at the peak of this summer’s travel season.
intake on the 2024 programme, it’s clear that the ski market is in high demand across the Northwest, and we are delighted to have Topflight for Schools operating from the Airport again in 2025. Topflight for Schools truly are experts in what they do, and we are proud to partner with them on this venture.” Jill Russell, Sales Manager at
Topflight for Schools, added: “It is fair to say that Topflight for Schools staff were almost as excited as the 180 local students as they departed for the slopes of Italy on CoDA’s inaugural ski flight. “After the success of the 2024 ski season from City of Derry Airport, Topflight for Schools are delighted
to have already secured Winter 2025. The bonus of departing from their local airport has proven very popular by the vast number of schools in the Northwest and has attracted several who have never organised a ski trip for their students in the past. “As Irelands Number 1 School
Ski Tour Operator, we would welcome any enquiries from local schools and colleges and encourage newbies; to avail of our inclusive packages and unique customer service.” The sold out Topflight for Schools 2024 programme will be operating throughout January and February 2024 from City of Derry Airport, and the Winter 2025 schedule is now on sale.
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