Copa Airlines resumes operations from Miami with connections via Tocumen International Airport to Latin America
Copa Airlines announced that after five months of not operating regularly, due to travel restrictions imposed by governments in the region as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the airline will resume operations from Miami, Florida with connections to six destinations in five countries in the Americas, via Tocumen International Airport in Panama. The airline […]
TSA Reports Single-Day High in Passenger Screenings Since COVID-19 Began
The Transportation Security Administration reported that it screened 831,789 passengers at airports across the country on Sunday, August 9 – the highest single-day total since the coronavirus pandemic, and subsequent travel restrictions, began devastating the airline industry back in March. It’s still not anywhere close to the number of fliers from last year. In fact, […]
Barbados celebrates new year-round British Airways flight
After a hiatus of more than 15 years, Barbados will once again be serviced by British Airways from London Heathrow with a year-round direct daily service. The service will launch on October 17th. Announcing the news, minister of tourism and international transport, Lisa Cummins, said: “For more than 15 years, Barbados has been engaging British […]
Sky Airline applies to launch Peru-US routes
Sky Airline is pushing ahead with plans to expand its international network from Peru despite lower passenger demand as a result of the COVID-19 crisis. The Chilean carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for a foreign air carrier permit to operate schedule service between Peru and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Miami […]
British Airways extends flexible booking policy
British Airways is extending its loosened booking policy to customers booking flights and holidays throughout September. The scheme will to cover journeys for a whole year, up to August 31st next year. The policy allows customers to change the dates and destination of their booking without incurring a change fee, or to cancel their booking […]
Air Canada cargo revenues stronger than passenger for the first time
Air Canada’s cargo revenues have exceeded passenger revenues for the first time, the carrier said in its second quarter results, which were released on July 31. Total operating revenue in the second quarter fell 89% to C$527 million. Of that, C$269m came from cargo — a 52% year-on-year increase from the same period last year […]
Cancun Travel on Rise as Airport Hosts Record Flights Since COVID-19 Outbreak
Officials from Cancun International Airport announced it hosted the highest number of arriving and departing flights this weekend since the coronavirus outbreak shut down travel in March. According to The Riviera Maya News, airport managing company Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste (ASUR) said the Cancun airport hosted 639 flights this weekend, including 199 flights on Friday […]
United Airlines Announces New UVC Cleaning Technique
To help keep pilots safe, United Airlines announced it would disinfect the flight deck interiors of most planes with Ultraviolet C (UVC) lighting technology. United is now cleaning pilot flight with handheld, AUVCo blades from the American Ultraviolet company to kill any viruses that may reside on sensitive switches and touch screen displays within the […]
Interview: Quito’s ‘new way to travel’
Quito International Airport (UIO) reopened for passenger service on June 1 and has been working since then to rebuild its network. The likes of Aeromexico, American Airlines, Iberia, KLM and United Airlines have already resumed service to Ecuador’s capital, but the liquidation of national carrier Tame in May has left a gap in its network. […]
Airlines Resume Routes as Caribbean Borders Reopen
Caribbean air service is expanding as destinations slowly re-open their borders to international visitors and regional carriers launch new intra-Caribbean service. Grenada Tourism Authority officials this week announced Air Canada will resume service to the tri-island nation beginning August 10. Weekly flights will depart Mondays from Toronto Pearson International Airport at 9:00 a.m. and arrive […]
