Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas join forces to bring Argentina and Spain closer than ever
Iberia and Aerolíneas Argentinas have reached an agreement that will bring Argentina and Spain closer than ever. Thanks to this alliance, which will be effective from March 27, 2025, customers of both airlines will be able to connect their transatlantic flights with more than 37 destinations within Argentina and 29 within Spain. Specifically, customers who […]
American Airlines will offer new routes to Mexico and Dominican Republic this winter
Spring is here, but planning for next winter’s getaway is easier with American Airlines. Later this year, American will offer customers new routes to two popular destinations — Cancun, Mexico (CUN), and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic (PUJ), — and expand services on routes to Hawaii, South America and Europe. “American’s comprehensive global network is designed […]
Europe’s airlines urge policymakers to boost competitiveness and connectivity
CEOs from 17 major European airlines are calling on policymakers to take urgent action to protect the competitiveness of the aviation sector. A new report by Steer Economics, commissioned by Airlines for Europe (A4E), highlights that regulatory costs for airlines have tripled over the past decade to €15 billion in 2024, with projections reaching €27.5 […]
Volaris holds inaugural flight to Los Cabos at OAK
Volaris, Mexico’s largest airline, began operating their new daily nonstop flights to Los Cabos (SJD) at Oakland Airport (OAK). The destination is located on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula and home to the Mexican Riviera destinations of Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo. The first flight was celebrated with a […]
WestJet connects Halifax to the Mediterranean with seasonal non-stop service
WestJet announced new service between Halifax Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) beginning June 27. The seasonal route will operate four times per week as part of WestJet’s summer 2025 schedule, offering Atlantic Canadians a direct connection to one of the airline’s most sought-after European destinations. «This route is poised […]
Avianca Unveils New VIP Lounge at Miami International Airport
With the commitment to continue delivering premium experiences to its loyal travelers and members of Star Alliance partner airlines, Avianca, in collaboration with TAP Air Portugal, has officially opened its VIP lounge at Miami International Airport, marking the airline’s 11th lounge globally. “At Avianca, we continue to enhance the travel experience for our passengers. This […]
Spirit Airlines Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy ‘More Focused’
Spirit Airlines has emerged from its Chapter 11 restructuring, having reduced its debt by approximately $795 million. Achieving its reduction through a debt-to-equity swap, the ULCC also received a $350 million equity investment from existing investors to support future initiatives. Spirit emerges with a reconstituted Board of Directors, while CEO Ted Christie and its existing […]
Air New Zealand Becomes Latest Airline To Commit To JFK’s New International Terminal
Air New Zealand has committed to operating out of New York John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) new international terminal, the massive facility that is the largest and most expensive component of JFK’s $19 billion rebuild. Led by global airport developer and operator Ferrovial, a private consortium is financing, building and will then manage the […]
LATAM Airlines Group reports preliminary monthly statistics for February 2025
During February, LATAM group transported over 6.5 million passengers across its global network, which spans 151 destinations in 27 countries. This represents a 1.8% increase compared to the same month of 2024, within the context of the high season in South America. Additionally, LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by […]
Lufthansa Group increases proportion of women in management positions to over 25 percent
The Lufthansa Group achieved its target of 25 percent female managers in the first quarter of 2025. Six years ago, the International Air Transport Association (IATA), the umbrella organization and association of over 300 airlines worldwide, launched the “25by2025” target to improve diversity, equality and inclusion in the aviation industry. More than 200 aviation companies […]
