WestJet announced six new routes from its global hub in Calgary
WestJet announced six new routes from its global hub in Calgary in its winter 2025/2026 schedule. Welcoming Guadalajara, Mexico; Panama City, Panama; Tepic (Riviera Nayarit), Mexico; Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; and Cozumel, Mexico, WestJet will expand its Calgary network to 98 non-stop destinations. The winter schedule also features enhanced domestic connectivity, expanded daily year-round service to Tokyo and extended year-round service to WestJet’s recently inaugurated destination, Mexico City. «As Calgary’s hometown airline […]
Southwest Airlines announces future partnership with China Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and China Airlines Group, a Taiwan-based carrier, are in discussions to create an interline partnership in early 2026, with published connections expected to go on sale later this year. Executive Leadership from both carriers met this week at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in […]
Air Cargo Demand up 5.8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
LATAM obtiene cuatro reconocimientos internacionales por la experiencia en viaje para sus pasajeros
En abril, el grupo LATAM fue distinguido por una importante entidad internacional de la industria: los PAX Readership Awards, instancia en que por se reconoció a la aerolínea en cuatro categorías internacionales: Mejor servicio de comida de Sudamérica (Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier – South America): por su servicio a bordo premiando la apuesta […]
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 […]
Transat secures new P&W ‘support agreement’ for engine-related aircraft groundings
Transat AT has struck a new support agreement for the Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines that power its narrowbody Airbus aircraft. The parent of Canadian leisure carrier Air Transat said on 17 April that the support package will cover direct costs related to grounded A320neo-family jets “and those anticipated to be grounded” this […]
Air Canada sees 2025 core profit above estimates on international travel demand
Air Canada (AC.TO), opens new tab forecast its 2025 core profit above analysts’ estimates on Thursday, as the country’s largest carrier relies on consistent international travel demand and a rebound in business bookings. The airline expects its 2025 adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization in the range of C$3.4 billion ($2.39 billion) to […]
Air Canada orders five additional A220s
Air Canada, the national carrier of Canada, has signed a firm order with Airbus for five more latest generation single-aisle A220-300s on the fifth anniversary since taking delivery of its first A220 in December 2019. This follows an initial order in 2016 for 45 A220-300s and a reorder in 2022 for 15 more. Including this […]
Ninth Straight Months of Double-Digit Growth for Air Cargo in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.4% compared to August 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching […]
