United Continues Transatlantic Leadership with Debut of 2023 Summer Schedule
United Airlines today continued its transatlantic leadership among U.S. carriers with the debut of the airline’s 2023 summer schedule that includes adding new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six more flights to some of the most popular destinations in Europe, including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, […]
Delta, Joby Aviation partner to pioneer home-to-airport transportation to customers
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) is once again deepening its commitment to transform the future of travel: the airline is embarking on a multi-year, multi-market commercial and operational partnership with Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE: JOBY), to deliver transformational, sustainable home-to-airport transportation service to Delta customers, beginning in New York and Los Angeles. As part of […]
United Airlines is aiming to have electric planes flying by 2030
United Airlines is aiming to have electric aircraft flying regional routes by the end of the decade, part of the company’s goal to fully reduce its carbon footprint to net zero by 2050. Those battery-powered aircraft are being developed by Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace, from which United placed an order for 100 planes in July […]
Avianca To Revive Aviateca Brand, Offer Three Routes From Guatemala
Avianca is reactivating the brand of Guatemalan regional subsidiary Aviateca, with plans to offer domestic and international routes. The Colombian carrier said the move is part of efforts to increase connectivity from and within Guatemala by up to 53%. The move comes a year after the airline retired the Aviateca brand. “Guatemala is an important […]
Cayman Islands looks at dynamic taxation to lower flight costs Loop Barbados
The Cayman Islands will consider the implementation of a dynamic tax regime during the quieter shoulder months in a bid to lower the cost of travelling to the country. Kenneth Bryan, Minister of Tourism, said on Monday that the suggestion of dynamic taxes from Nicola Madden-Greig, President of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, is […]
Air Canada Cargo Announces Expansion of Freighter Network into The United States, Adds New Latin American Rout
Air Canada Cargo today announced that starting in November, it will expand its freighter network into the United States for the first time, with flights to Dallas and Atlanta. The addition of these key US markets is a significant milestone for Air Canada Cargo and allows Air Canada Cargo to provide dedicated, reliable service to […]
IAG Cargo supports the transportation of thirty-four tonnes of emergency aid on flights to Pakistan
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has donated the capacity to transport 34 tonnes of emergency aid to Islamabad, Pakistan, following the devastating humanitarian crisis caused by floods across the country. A large consignment of over eight tonnes of vital aid was transported on Sunday 25 September, this included non-perishable food, […]
Delta Air Lines Eyes Airbus A350 Flights To Lima
Following yesterday’s announcement that the US Department of Transportation (DoT) has approved Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group’s South American joint venture, the legacy carrier has unveiled plans to increase capacity on its Atlanta-Lima route starting next year. Peruvian expansion From February 16, 2023, Delta will replace the current Boeing 767-300ERs operating on the […]
Air Canada to Launch New, Non-stop Transborder Routes to the U.S. from Halifax and Vancouver
Air Canada today announced new, daily transborder flights between Halifax-and-Newark and Vancouver-and-Houston. The year-round routes will start in December and conveniently link these major urban markets, as well as provide easy onward connections through Air Canada’s and its partner United Airlines’ global networks. «With these new routes from Halifax and Vancouver, Air Canada is meeting […]
American To Launch 13th Mexico Route From Phoenix
American Airlines will add service between its Phoenix (PHX) hub and Monterrey (MTY), Mexico, in January. The route has not been served by any carrier since 2004, according to PHX. From Jan. 10, 2023, American regional subsidiary Envoy Air will operate daily PHX-MTY flights with a 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft. “Mexico is Phoenix’s number one […]
