CAPA Americas Aviation and LCCs Summit held in Puerto Rico for 1st time
More than 200 airline leaders from across North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean, as well as global aviation experts, regulators, tourism entities, and aviation technology and distribution innovators are convening in Puerto Rico for the first time for the CAPA Americas Aviation and LCCs Summit. This week’s summit will address the latest developments, challenges, […]
PLAY Halts Orlando Plans Due To Fuel Costs
High fuel prices have forced Icelandic carrier PLAY to readjust its network and fleet plans for the summer 2022 season. The airline has canceled the launch of a route from its Reykjavik Keflavik (KEF) base to Orlando (MCO), which was due to operate three times per week from Sept. 30. It has also opted against […]
Avelo Airlines Takes Flight from LA to Boise
Today Avelo Airlines begins its highly anticipated nonstop service between Los Angeles and Boise. The new flight offers Angelenos a more convenient and affordable alternative for accessing Southwestern Idaho’s blend of outdoor beauty and urban culture. One-way introductory fares between LA’s best airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) – and Boise Airport (BOI) start at […]
Air Transat Opens Direct Route from Montreal to San Francisco
Air Transat, named World’s Best Leisure Airline of 2021 at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, is proud to have operated last week its inaugural flight to San Francisco from Montreal (TS224). The non-stop service will operate until the end of October with two flights per week, on Thursdays and Sundays. “San Francisco is a breath-taking […]
Air Transat Unveils Its Ambitious Winter 2022-2023 Program
Air Transat, named World’s Best Leisure Airline in 2021 by Skytrax, is proud to announce today that it is diversifying and expanding its international offering for winter 2022–2023. For the first time in its history, it will fly to more than 350 destinations worldwide, about 50 of which will be served by its own aircraft […]
Latest air traffic forecasts illustrate encouraging recovery and higher growth in global air travel
ICAO’s latest analysis of global air traffic reveals clear signs of a strong global recovery in air traffic, characterized by increasing airline confidence and a range of regional air connectivity and air travel facilitation improvements. The number of air passengers carried from January to April 2022 increased by 65% compared to the same period in […]
GOL Announces Executive Leadership Transition
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4) («GOL» or «Company»), Brazil’s largest domestic airline, today announced that its CEO, Paulo Kakinoff, will transition his role to become a member of the Board of Directors. Vice-president of Operations, Celso Ferrer, will be Kakinoff’s successor as CEO effective July 1, 2022. «We are delighted […]
Star Alliance celebrates 25th anniversary as the world’s first and leading airline alliance
Star Alliance and its 26-member carriers will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the world’s first and leading global airline alliance on Saturday, May 14, 2022. This bold vision was established in 1997 based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. It continues today by leveraging technology to foster a […]
Southwest Airlines outlines two billion-dollar plan to transform the customer experience
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), today awarded the 2022 J.D. Power Award for Highest Customer Satisfaction among Economy carriers in North America, announces next steps in its plan to bring the next generation of Customer Experience in travel with Southwest Airlines®, through more than two billion dollars in planned investments. These initiatives are designed to […]
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Sign Agreement to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Overseas
United, which has invested in more sustainable fuel production than any other airline in the world, became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline has signed a new purchase agreement with Neste that provides United the right to buy up to 52.5 million gallons over […]
