Airline Profitability Stabilizes with 3.9% Net Margin Expected in 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist. Highlights include: Airlines are expected to achieve a combined total net profit of $41 billion in 2026 (up from $39.5 billion in 2025). While this would set a new record, […]
Abra Group and Aerolineas Argentinas Expand Cooperation with New Bilateral Codeshare Agreement
Grupo Abra and Aerolineas Argentinas announced a new bilateral codeshare agreement that will strengthen air connectivity between Colombia and Argentina. Under this initiative, passengers of Avianca and Aerolineas Argentinas will benefit from a single ticket for travel on both airlines, one streamlined check-in, and smoother, more efficient connections across multiple destinations in Colombia, Argentina, and […]
JetBlue Announces Five New Routes from San Juan, Expanding Its Position as Puerto Rico’s Largest Airline
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), Puerto Rico’s largest airline, today announced a major expansion of its San Juan (SJU) focus city with the launch of five new nonstop routes to Philadelphia (PHL); Jacksonville Florida (JAX); Norfolk, Virginia (ORF); Richmond, Virginia (RIC); and Buffalo, New York (BUF). Beginning in spring 2026, the airline will operate year-round service to […]
Flybondi announces its fleet expansion with a USD 1.7 billion investment
Flybondi, Argentina’s first low-cost airline, announces the signing of an MOU with Boeing and Airbus for the incorporation of brand-new factory aircraft. With an approximate investment of USD 1.7 billion, this will become the largest fleet expansion in recent years in both Argentina and Paraguay, and one of the most significant in Latin America. The […]
Air Transat and GOL Airlines Partner to Expand Canada-South America Travel
Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2025 by Skytrax, is pleased to announce a new interline partnership with GOL Airlines, one of Brazil’s largest airlines. This partnership will significantly expand Air Transat’s network by providing convenient onward connections across Brazil and to key destinations throughout South America. Thanks to this new agreement, travellers flying with Air Transat to Rio […]
Paul Terstegge new CEO Transavia
Effective 1 February 2026, Paul Terstegge (50) will assume the role of CEO of Transavia. He succeeds Marcel de Nooijer, who will be leaving the company. Paul Terstegge is currently Executive Vice President Inflight Services at KLM. With his broad background in commerce, operations, and strategy in aviation, he brings leadership and decisiveness to continue […]
IATA Stresses Airlines’ Right to Always Prioritize Safety in Operational Decisions
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated that safety is and will always be the number one priority in aviation. Hence, airlines must retain the freedom to individually assess risks, including airspace closures, safeguarding the safety of passengers and crew. This is even more important in scenarios where specific alerts and concerns from stakeholders have […]
Aeromexico and SAS expand partnership with a new codeshare agreement
Aeromexico and SAS are expanding their cooperation with a new codeshare agreement effective December 1, 2025. The partnership gives travelers from both airlines access to a wider network and enhanced benefits when flying between Mexico and Scandinavia. With the new agreement, SAS customers can connect seamlessly from Copenhagen, Stockholm, and Oslo to Mexico City International […]
Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to October 2024 levels (+4.8% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 5.1% compared to October 2024 (+6.4% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
Porter Airlines makes getting to The Bahamas better with first Toronto-Nassau flight
Porter Airlines is launching roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Nassau, The Bahamas (NAS). This route is among a series of inaugural flights to southern vacation markets, including Mexico, Costa Rica and Cayman Islands. Seasonal service to Nassau increases to daily flights beginning Dec. 12. Nonstop service from Ottawa begins on […]
