Southwest Airlines partners with Hahnair
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) has entered an interline agreement with Hahnair to enhance global visibility of Southwest Airlines® by providing ticketing access to 100,000 travel agencies in 190 markets outside the United States, effectively extending the consumer distribution reach of Southwest® beyond the U.S. marketplace. «This partnership is particularly helpful for people visiting the […]
A suite treat: American Airlines welcomes the Airbus A321XLR to the fleet
American Airlines is “suite-ening” its premium cross-country experience with the debut of the Airbus A321XLR in its fleet. Customers can purchase tickets now on aa.com and via American’s mobile app for the inaugural flight — Flight 3 on Dec. 18 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). “Designed for long journeys with comfort and […]
Copa Airlines and JFKIAT renew their agreement to operate at JFK Airport’s Terminal 4
JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT), operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced through its official LinkedIn account the extension of its agreement with Copa Airlines, which will allow the Panamanian airline to maintain its operations at the terminal for the next decade. The agreement strengthens the collaboration between both […]
Airline CEOs to EU leaders: reform today for a competitive aviation sector tomorrow
European airline CEOs gathered today to issue an urgent call for reform to EU leaders. More than a year into the new EU term, airlines have seen little action to reinforce competitiveness, support aviation’s transition to net zero, and keep European airspace resilient. The CEOs warned that without decisive action before the end of this […]
Portugal’s TAP sees strong growth potential in Brazil, Africa
Portugal’s soon-to-be-privatised airline TAP is well-positioned to tap into strong growth potential in Brazil and Africa, Chief Executive Luis Rodrigues said on Wednesday. The airline operates routes to 13 Brazilian cities and 14 destinations in Africa, including Portuguese-speaking countries such as Angola and Mozambique. «We are fortunate to be well-positioned to tackle both of them […]
Etihad Cargo showcases the power of connection with “It’s never just an address” campaign
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has launched its first campaign under Etihad Airways’ new Beyond Borders brand platform. The campaign brings the airline’s refreshed brand to life through a cargo lens, celebrating the role of air freight in connecting people, communities, and economies across the globe. “Every shipment tells a […]
Filtered Seawater Onboard: The Aviation Challenge Takes Off Again
For the fourth consecutive year, KLM and KLM Cityhopper are participating in The Aviation Challenge (TAC), an annual initiative by the SkyTeam airline alliance. This global challenge encourages airlines to operate their regular flights with minimal environmental impact while testing innovative solutions that support the sustainable transformation of aviation. Where in previous years one specific […]
De Puerto Rico al Cielo: JetBlue Unveils Isla del Bluencanto, Boricua-Inspired Painted Aircraft
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU), Puerto Rico’s largest airline, today unveiled Isla del Bluencanto, a vibrant new aircraft livery designed by Puerto Rican artist Juan Gutiérrez Rovira, also known as The Stencil Network. Selected by public vote in March, the bold design of the newly unveiled Airbus A320 celebrates Puerto Rico’s rich culture and spirit while showcasing iconic symbols of […]
Growth Potential At Latin American Airlines
Latin American and Caribbean carriers, and their countries, appear to be on the winning side of the geopolitical and tariff-strewn headwinds that are buffeting airlines and economies elsewhere. Some of the shifts and trends being seen this year in terms of air traffic growth or decline are marked. IATA data show that in July, Latin […]
United Receives FAA Certification for First Starlink-Equipped Mainline Aircraft
United announced the FAA certified its first mainline Starlink-equipped aircraft, and the first commercial flight is planned for October 15. This certification comes less than five months since the first Starlink-equipped United customer flight on the Embraer 175 regional aircraft and less than a year since United signed the industry’s largest agreement of its kind […]
