Etihad Airways Expands U.S. Network with First Flights to North Carolina
Etihad Airways is thrilled to announce a new addition to its growing U.S. network with the launch of non-stop flights to Charlotte, North Carolina, starting 4 May 2026. With this milestone, Etihad becomes the first airline from the region to fly directly to Charlotte – further strengthening connectivity between the UAE and the United States. […]
WestJet strengthens European network with enhanced Air France and KLM codeshare partnerships
WestJet announced an expansion of its codeshare partnerships with Air France and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (KLM), offering guests connecting through Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and Paris Charles de Gaulle enhanced access a broader network of European destinations all with the ease of a single booking. «As part of our commitment to flying Canadians where they […]
IATA Launches Global Baggage Roadmap
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations. Developed with airlines, airports, and industry partners, the roadmap sets a clear path to improve both operational efficiency and traveler satisfaction. “Baggage is important for travelers. When they check a bag, they expect it to arrive on time. And […]
Lufthansa Group mourns the loss of Jürgen Weber
The former Chairman of the Executive Board and the Supervisory Board and Honorary Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, Jürgen Weber, passed away yesterday at the age of 83. Karl Ludwig Kley, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG: «Lufthansa as we know it today would be unthinkable without Jürgen […]
Five flights a minute: American is ready for the summer 2025 travel season
With a continued focus on making travel more seamless and enjoyable for its customers, American Airlines and its more than 130,000 team members look forward to a safe, reliable and successful summer travel season. Between May 16 and Sept. 2, American will operate more than 715,000 flights. “American is once again ready for the summer […]
Delta, Korean Air to strengthen partnerships with WestJet
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will strengthen their respective partnerships with WestJet through the purchase of minority equity stakes in the Canadian airline from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager. Affiliated funds and co-investors of the Onex Group intend to participate in […]
Delta supports marine conservation efforts in Chile
Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. This collaboration focuses on empowering local communities in southern Chile by providing advanced technology and specialized training to enhance marine conservation efforts. The Patagonia Azul Foundation is a Chilean non-profit organization dedicated to […]
Avianca Cargo achieves a historic milestone during the 2025 Mother’s Day season, transporting over 20,100 tons, a 15% increase
Avianca Cargo, a leading cargo carrier in the region, successfully concluded its Mother’s Day 2025 season with a historic record, transporting over 20,100 tons of fresh flowers—a 15% increase compared to last year. The shipments originated from Colombia and Ecuador, reaching destinations across North America and Europe. This achievement reinforces Avianca Cargo’s position as the […]
Volaris Reports April 2025 Traffic Results: Load Factor of 82%
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, reports its April 2025 preliminary traffic results. In April, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased by 16.9% year-over-year, while RPMs for the month grew by 12.7%. Mexican […]
Qatar Airways Expands Services to North and South America, Increasing Flights to Toronto and São Paulo
Qatar Airways is broadening horizons for travellers to and from the Americas with its upcoming increase in flights to Toronto and São Paulo. Reaffirming its focus on serving growing demand, the airline will serve Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) with five weekly flights from 19 June 2025, and São Paulo/Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) with 17 weekly […]
