WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefits, unlocking more rewards and connectivity for travellers
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to deliver more value to their loyalty members. Beginning today, WestJet Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can earn points with their preferred loyalty program on each other’s entire network including VS-WS codeshare flights. The update to the partnership is particularly meaningful for WestJet guests travelling on […]
Lei-ing down Delta’s largest Hawaii schedule: MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns
Next winter, getting to Hawaii will be a breeze with more options than ever for Delta customers. Delta is growing its island network with the launch of Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui and the return of Boston to Honolulu beginning Dec. 19, 2026, complemented by expanded flying and aircraft upgrades across its existing Hawaii routes as […]
Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.8% year-on-year in 2025
In 2025, total passenger air traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3.8% compared to 2024, equivalent to 17.5 million additional passengers. Eighty-four percent of net growth came from intra-regional traffic (domestic plus intra-regional international). Total number of flights increased 2% year-on-year, while total […]
Aer Lingus launches new direct flights from Ireland to Barbados for spring 2026
Aer Lingus will operate a temporary scheduled service between Dublin and Barbados for spring 2026. The seasonal route will run from 31 March 2026 to 31 May 2026*, offering Irish customers a direct connection to the Caribbean for a limited time. The service connecting Dublin and Bridgetown will be operated using Aer Lingus’ most modern […]
Avianca Resumes Historic Operation to Venezuela with Daily Flights Between Caracas and Bogotá
Avianca launched daily service on its direct route between Caracas and Bogotá with flight AV143, which departed from Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía and landed at El Dorado International Airport. The airline is resuming this historic connection with one daily flight, after completing a comprehensive evaluation of operational conditions and aviation safety in coordination […]
United Airlines Announces Increased Flights from Quito Airport
United Airlines announced a significant increase in flight frequencies from Quito’s Mariscal Sucre International Airport for 2026. Starting March 29, the airline will increase its weekly flights from 7 to 9, and between May 21 and September 7, it will expand to 12 flights per week. Finally, from September 8 to October 24, it will […]
KLM wins awards at The Aviation Challenge
KLM and KLM Cityhopper won several awards at the annual Aviation Challenge Awards ceremony in Copenhagen. This challenge encourages airlines worldwide to conduct their regular operations with as little impact on the environment as possible, while testing innovative solutions that contribute to making aviation more sustainable. Twenty-two airlines participated this year. The flight to Nairobi […]
Air Transat Suspends its Flights to Cuba Until April 30, 2026
Due to a jet fuel shortage announced by Cuban authorities and the recent evolution of the situation, Air Transat is temporarily suspending all flights to Cuba until April 30, 2026. Air Transat will contact all affected customers directly. We understand how important your travel plans are and sincerely apologize for this disruption. Your trip has […]
Air Canada Suspending Cuba Service in Response to Aviation Fuel Shortage
Air Canada said that effective today (02/09) it is suspending its service to Cuba due to an ongoing shortage of aviation fuel on the island. Over the following days, the airline will operate empty flights southbound to pick up approximately 3,000 customers already at destination and return them home. Air Canada took the decision following […]
Renato Inácio is TAP Air Portugal new CFO
TAP Air Portugal informs that, by decision of co-optation of the Board of Directors, Renato Inácio is the new CFO of TAP, following the resignation of the position presented by Gonçalo Pires. Renato Inácio joined TAP in the first quarter of 2021, serving as Senior Director of Corporate Finance and Risk, and remaining as a […]
