Iberia launches ‘Háblalo’, an app to remove communication barriers
Iberia continues to take steps to advance sustainability and innovation as strategic projects of the company. The airline has just launched ‘Háblalo Iberia’, a personalised app to improve the travel experience for people with communication difficulties. There are more than 500 million people in the world with some kind of obstacle to interacting and accessing […]
SAS and Air Europa expand global reach through new codeshare agreement
SAS and Air Europa have joined forces to enhance connectivity between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula. This new codeshare partnership expands both airlines’ reach, providing SAS’ customers with access to 12 key destinations in Spain and Portugal, while Air Europa passengers benefit from SAS’ extensive Scandinavian network. SAS’ passengers will gain greater connectivity as the […]
Qatar Airways Expands Global Network with New Destinations in South America: Bogotá and Caracas
Qatar Airways proudly announces its latest expansion into the Americas with the launch of two new weekly flights on Wednesdays and Sundays, starting early summer 2025. These flights will connect Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha to Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Colombia, and then continue to Caracas Simon Bolivar International Airport (CCS) […]
ITA Airways at FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Fair in Madrid
ITA Airways will participate in FITUR 2025, the International Tourism Fair, taking place from January 22 to 26 at IFEMA Exhibition Center in Madrid. Now in its 45th edition, FITUR is the premier annual event for tourism professionals, fostering business opportunities across both incoming and outgoing tourism. ITA Airways’ stand (4C18) will be located in […]
Southwest Achieves Industry-Renowned Safety Certification
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) today announced another milestone in its commitment to Safety and transformational journey with the successful completion of the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). IOSA is a flagship program of the International Air Transport Association. “Along with our robust Safety Management System and Safety Culture we already have in place, successfully […]
Lufthansa Group finalizes 41 percent stake in ITA Airways
The Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of the Lufthansa Group. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Europe’s leading aviation group concluded the transaction today. As a result, the Lufthansa Group has a 41 percent stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways. The remaining 59 percent will initially continue to […]
Icelandair and Southwest Airlines sign a strategic partnership agreement
Icelandair and Southwest Airlines signed a strategic partnership agreement on January 15. The partnership will allow customers to easily connect between the two airlines’ networks, with sales and travel through Baltimore launching in February. Southwest Airlines is the largest domestic carrier in the US and offers flights to numerous destinations across North America. Icelandair is […]
American joins Blue Lightning Initiative to continue fight against human trafficking
During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, American Airlines announced it is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by becoming a member of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). This effort focuses on training airline and aviation personnel, ensuring they have […]
LATAM group transported 7.3 million passengers in December and reached 82 million passengers transported during 2024
During December, LATAM group transported 7.3 million passengers, representing a 5.4% increase compared to the same month of 2023. In total, the group transported 82 million passengers between January and December 2024, an 11.0% increase compared to the previous year, marking the highest number of passengers transported historically. In addition, during December, LATAM group increased […]
Jet set to Mexico City: WestJet’s new non-stop Calgary route set to take off in summer 2025
WestJet announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary’s position as a key hub for the airline’s global network. «WestJet’s continued investment in popular sun destinations had made […]
