Caribbean Airlines re-introduces non-stop flights from Tobago to New York

Caribbean Airlines is delighted to announce the re-start of non-stop service between Tobago and JFK, New York from May 05. The addition of this service is part of Caribbean Airlines commitment to improve regional connectivity and to support the drive to boost Tobago’s tourism. The airline is also working with key stakeholders like the Magdalena […]

Southwest Airlines bolsters schedule in key business and leisure markets in the west: customers in San Diego and San Jose gain big

Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) added additional service to its flight schedule beginning in early June, including more options for California travel; new service for Hawaii, the Pacific Northwest, and the Caribbean also announced. New routes, additional flights, and the carrier’s flight schedule through Nov. 5, 2022, are now available on Southwest.com. «For a gamut […]

JetSMART Peru Cleared For Launch

Peru’s Ministry of Transport (MTC) has authorized JetSMART Peru to commence operations, and the new ULCC could make its debut in the second quarter. JetSMART Peru is part of a South American airline group that includes JetSMART Chile and JetSMART Argentina. JetSMART Chile made its debut in July 2017 followed by JetSMART Argentina in 2019. […]

Delta contributes more than $1M to Ukraine relief, opens giving channels for customers

Delta Air Lines has contributed $1 million to the American Red Cross and Global Red Cross Movement in support of humanitarian relief efforts in Ukraine, which are delivering needed supplies, first aid training, evacuation assistance and more. Now through July 31, 2022, SkyMiles Members can join Delta in supporting people affected by the Ukraine crisis […]

Passenger Recovery Accelerates in February

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop. Several factors benefitted air cargo in February compared to January. On the demand side, manufacturing activity ramped-up quickly after the early February Lunar New Year holiday. Capacity was positively influenced by […]

Airlines from the Americas region reconfirm their commitment to 25by2025

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the continued focus on diversity and inclusion of airlines based in the Americas region, illustrated by their renewed commitment to the industry-wide 25by2025 initiative, in which participating companies commit to increase the number of women in senior positions and in under-represented jobs and report annually on key diversity […]

Collaborative decisions vital to progress in the Americas

Airlines need a seat at the table when Latin American governments discuss aviation says Peter Cerdá, IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas. Many countries in the region welcomed a strong recovery in air travel in 2021, especially in domestic traffic. But, Cerdá warned, “that doesn’t mean we can turn back the clock to 2019. […]

Air Cargo Growth Continues in February, up 2.9%

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing that demand increased in February despite a challenging operating backdrop. Several factors benefitted air cargo in February compared to January. On the demand side, manufacturing activity ramped-up quickly after the early February Lunar New Year holiday. Capacity was positively influenced by […]