Airlines

Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule Through March 6, 2024, and Adds New Flights

Southwest Airlines Co. has extended the availability of its flights through March 6, 2024, allowing customers to plan their early 2024 getaways.

The addition of a new seasonal nonstop service was also announced by Southwest® today. Southwest will begin service on Saturdays between Omaha, Nebraska, and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Florida, starting on January 13, 2024.

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In order to provide easy flights for Customers to escape the winter cold, Southwest will also start up a number of seasonal routes as early as January 8, 2024. Southwest will resume daily service between Dallas and Palm Springs, California, and between Dallas and Fort Myers, Florida, on January 8, 2024. Southwest will start operating Sunday flights between Dallas and Louisville, Ky., a few days later, on Jan. 14, 2024.

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The airline will also bring back routes linking cities across the United States to many Florida destinations. Customers can now book seasonal weekend service beginning on Sat., Jan. 13, 2024, between:

Albany, N.Y.         and        Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fla.
Phoenix                 and        Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fla.
Buffalo, N.Y.         and        Fort Myers, Fla.
Louisville, Ky.      and        Fort Myers, Fla
Providence, R.I.   and        Fort Myers, Fla.
Cleveland              and        Tampa, Fla.
Cincinnati             and        Orlando, Fla.
Detroit                    and        Orlando, Fla.
Minneapolis/St. Paul and Orlando, Fla. (offered Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, Weekends)

Beginning on the same day, the airline will offer weekly service on Saturdays between:

Hartford, Conn. and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fla.
Grand Rapids, Mich. and Fort Myers, Fla.
Washington, D.C. (Reagan National) and Fort Myers, Fla.
Minneapolis/St. Paul and Tampa, Fla.

On Jan. 14, 2024, the airline will offer nonstop service on Sundays between Louisville, Ky., and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood, Fla.

Airlines

Air India to Launch aircraft maintenance training institute in Bengaluru

Air India, one of India’s leading global airlines, is set to establish a Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru.

This institute will offer a comprehensive Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The program will follow an integrated 2+2 year structure, combining classroom learning with practical, hands-on training.

This initiative is part of Air India’s broader goal of creating a robust aviation ecosystem in India. With plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its operations, the airline aims to build a skilled workforce of maintenance engineers, making the organization self-reliant while supporting its ambitious transformation journey.

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To bring this vision to life, air india has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL). Together, they will develop a state-of-the-art facility spanning 86,000 square feet at Bengaluru Airport City.

This purpose-built campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers to deliver world-class education and training. The institute is expected to become operational by mid-2026.

The BMTO will be located close to Air India’s new 12-bay Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility, also set to open in Bengaluru by early 2026. The AME program will begin with two years of academic coursework, followed by two years of practical training at the MRO, ensuring students receive hands-on experience adhering to industry standards.

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In the meantime, Air India has introduced a Cadet AME program in collaboration with reputable institutions in Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

This ensures continuity in its commitment to developing skilled aircraft maintenance engineers while the BMTO facility is under construction. The program also allows students to pursue a bachelor’s degree through university partnerships, enhancing their career and academic opportunities.

With this initiative, air india plane aims to address the growing demand for skilled professionals in aircraft maintenance and engineering, air india new planes contributing to the development of India’s aviation sector and creating specialized career paths for aspiring engineers.