Iberia’s activity in Spain contributed €13 billion to GDP and generated 177,000 jobs in 2024
Tourism is one of Spain’s main engines of job creation and wealth, and aviation is a key player in generating prosperity in the communities where it operates. The international consulting firm PwC conducted a study on the Iberia Group’s activity and its impact on Spain’s economy and employment. In 2024, the airline’s corporate contribution was […]
Industry Leader Interview – IATA Director General Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh became the eighth person to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA) when he took on the role of Director General in April 2021. Prior to joining IATA, Walsh spent his entire career in the airline industry. Beginning as a cadet pilot with Aer Lingus in 1979 and rising to the position of […]
Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal Launch a Frequent Flyer Partnership Agreement
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, have launched a frequent flyer partnership from today (14 May 2025). The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the TAP Miles&Go programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier. Etihad […]
TAP now flies from Porto directly to Boston
TAP Air Portugal inaugurated, this Wednesday, its new route between Porto and Boston, with flight TP227, bringing the North of the country even closer to the United States of America, with four weekly flights. Flights between Porto and Boston are operated on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until October 25, departing from Porto between 5:40 […]
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 […]
