The Deutsche Lufthansa AG will exercise its option to acquire a majority stake in ITA Airways in June of this year. This will increase its stake from 41 to 90 percent. The Supervisory Board approved this decision by the…
Qatar Airways has affirmed its expansion in the Americas with the launch of new flight operations to Caracas, Venezuela, and Bogotá, Colombia, commencing from 22 July 2026. The service represents a significant milestone for the airline, as Qatar Airways…
The Bahamas has been chosen to host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council 2027 Conference, a historic selection that establishes the destination as a regional pioneer in sustainable tourism, environmental stewardship, and long-term economic resilience. Set to take place from…
This week, United Airlines will kick off its summer schedule with service to new European destinations in Croatia, Italy, Scotland and Spain. The new routes begin launching April 30 — giving customers even more options to reach unique, culturally…
By Stuart Fox, IATA Director Flight and Technical Operations The recent pressure on the supply of aviation fuel globally due to the war in the Middle East has put a spotlight on something most passengers never think about: the…
A new carrier is poised to enter the transatlantic market. Brazilian airline GOL is about to grow beyond its narrowbody fleet and introduce A330-900s to launch international flights from Rio de Janeiro’s Tom Jobim International Airport. A route to…
LATAM Cargo and freight forwarder Quick Cargo Service are teaming up on the use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) on flights between Europe and South America. The new partnership will see the two companies incorporate SAF into their operations…
Trinidad and Tobago President Christine Kangaloo has reshuffled the longstanding management structure of state-owned Caribbean Airlines, switching control of the carrier from the country’s Finance Ministry to the Transport Ministry. Eli Zakour, Trinidad and Tobago’s transport and civil aviation…
Tampa International Airport and airline partner Breeze Airways announced new, nonstop flights from TPA to Cyril E. King Airport (STT) in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Cancun International Airport (CUN) in Cancun, Mexico. The flights to STT will…
The cancellation of flights previously operated by Lufthansa CityLine reduces Lufthansa Group’s summer capacity by one percent of available seat kilometers (ASK). In total, 20,000 short-haul flights will be removed from the schedule through October, equivalent to approximately 40,000…
