WestJet introduces Amsterdam route, resumes London Gatwick
Canada’s WestJet is expanding its international network to include Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, as well as resuming service to London Gatwick (LGW). Flights between the airline’s Calgary (YYC) hub and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) will begin on Aug. 5 using a 320-seat Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The route will initially operate twice a week, […]
Alaska Airlines adds to winter schedule, citing passenger confidence
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will launch a number of new seasonal routes for the upcoming winter travel season. From Nov. 19 to April 18, it will operate 5X-weekly flights between Austin, Texas (AUS) and Palm Springs, California (PSP). The fights will be operated by wholly owned regional affiliate Horizon Air using Embraer E175 aircraft. From Dec. […]
Miami returns to Viva Aerobus’ network
Viva Aerobus is starting two new scheduled routes to the US, with plans to return to Miami (MIA) for the first time in almost a decade. Reservations have opened for flights from Mexico City (MEX) and Cancun (CUN), starting Dec. 17. Flights from Mexico’s capital will be daily, while service from the vacation resort of […]
US airlines to increase Spanish service
American Airlines and United Airlines are to increase service to Spain after the European country’s government confirmed that borders would reopen from June 7 to travelers who have been fully vaccinated. Oneworld alliance member American said it plans to reinstate two routes to the Spanish capital Madrid, home to the airline’s Atlantic joint business partner […]
Along with its rebranding and new image, Viva expects to attain the lowest unit cost per passenger in the world while opening 15 new international routes in three years
With the commitment to continue promoting air inclusivity in Colombia and as part of its expansion strategy in the market, Viva is launching its renewed brand and accompanying growth plans, including the expected opening of 15 new international routes in the next three years. These will allow Colombians to travel throughout the continent, including new […]
Alaska commences Seattle-Cincinnati route following delay
Alaska Airlines is launching service on the Seattle (SEA)-Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) route, starting the flights nine months after originally planning to do so. The SEA-based airline had originally planned to fly the SEA-CVG route starting in May 2020, but postponed the service because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The route will be operated daily with a […]
Viva Aerobus expands Mexico-US service
Viva Aerobus is expanding the number of travel options between Mexico and the US with the launch of four new transborder routes. Two of the nonstop services are to new destination Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), connecting the Texas airport with Mexico City (MEX) and Monterrey (MTY). MEX-AUS will be seasonal from June 20 through Oct. 25, […]
SAS resumes Oslo – New York route
The Oslo – New York route will start with two weekly round trips, departing from Oslo on Wednesdays and Saturdays and returning on Thursdays and Sundays. SAS will then continuously review a possible increase in frequency based on demand. The route provides easy access to city breaks in New York and onward travel to the […]
American Airlines, JetBlue unveil 24 new routes, 8 new cities in next phase of Northeast Alliance
American Airlines and JetBlue have just announced another major expansion in New York and Boston. Fueled by the two carriers’ nascent Northeast Alliance, the carriers are adding a slew of new routes, touching down in new countries and improving the passenger experience both on the ground and in the air. Let’s dive into the details. […]
Colombia’s International Boom: 32 New Routes
In the last seven months, Colombia’s Civil Aviation Authority (Aerocivil Colombia) has authorized 32 new international routes by 11 carriers. The new flights are to destinations in the US, Mexico, Ecuador, Venezuela, Peru, Chile, and Curazao. Let’s investigate further. A big international expansion In September, Colombia opened up its airspace, after five months closed, to […]
