British Airways to end direct flights to Iran in September
British Airways says it will end its direct flights to Iran’s capital in September as «the operation is currently not commercially viable.» The decision announced Thursday comes after President Donald Trump withdrew from the nuclear deal between Iran and world powers and began restoring U.S. sanctions. Air France said it would end flights from Paris […]
Delta Is Launching New Caribbean Flights From New York
Delta Air Lines is planning a broad Caribbean expansion out of New York, Caribbean Journal has learned. That includes three new routes and an additional daily flight to the region. Delta’s new routes include daily nonstop flights between JFK and Kingston, Jamaica, along with new weekly Saturday service to both Antigua and Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The […]
Avianca selects Boston as its latest route from San Salvador
Avianca launched flights from San Salvador (SAL) to Boston (BOS) on 17 August. The Star Alliance member will operate the 3,652-kilometre sector four times weekly using its fleet of A319s and A320s, with no other carrier presently offering direct flights between the Central American capital and US city. Based on OAG Traffic Analyser data, an […]
Southwest Airlines Adds New Daily Flight to Havana
Fast-expanding Southwest Airlines has added another daily flight to the Caribbean. The carrier has officially launched a third daily nonstop flight between Fort Lauderdale and Havana, Cuba. Southwest now operates a total of three daily flights from Fort Lauderdale to Havana, with flights departing Fort Lauderdale at 9:35 AM, 12:15 PM and 3:50 PM every […]
Boeing to Acquire Millennium Space Systems, provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions
Boeing [NYSE: BA] will acquire Millennium Space Systems, a provider of agile, flight-proven small-satellite solutions, under an acquisition agreement that will expand Boeing’s satellite and space portfolio, talent and capabilities. «Millennium Space Systems’ expertise in vertically-integrated small-satellite solutions perfectly complements Boeing’s existing satellite portfolio, and will allow us to meet the needs of a diverse […]
Delta continues international codeshare binge with Kenya Airways partnership
Delta’s focus on bolstering its international travel continues with a new emphasis on Africa. Delta Air Lines Inc. (NYSE: DAL) said Wednesday it entered into a codeshare partnership with Kenya Airways on flights to and from Kenya Airways’ hub at Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Effective Aug. 11, Delta’s code will be placed on Kenya […]
Air Canada Unveils Second Flight To Curaçao From Montreal
Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB), Curaçao Airport Partners (CAP), Curaçao Airport Holding (CAH) and Curaçao Hospitality and Tourism Association (CHATA) are pleased to announce a 2nd non-stop service of Air Canada from Montreal to Curaçao during the winter season 2018 – 2019. Air Canada will add a 2nd weekly flight from Montreal to Curaçao starting December […]
Aeromexico announces the launch of its international destination number 50: Belize
The airline will offer seasonal flights on the Belize – Mexico City route, with two flights per week. Aeromexico will become the only airline in Mexico to offer direct service to Belize from Mexico City, starting November 17, 2018 through April 28, 2019. With this new flight, Aeromexico announces the launch of its international route […]
Frontier adds two Florida airports in 11-route expansion
Frontier Airlines is adding the Florida city of Sarasota to its route map as part of a broader 11-route expansion that also will return the carrier to Fort Lauderdale. Frontier’s flights from Sarasota (airport code SRQ) begin Dec. 10, when the “ultra-low-cost carrier” begins twice-weekly seasonal service to Cleveland (CLE). “This announcement brings the first […]
American Airlines Surrenders To Reality On Basic Economy
As summer gives way to fall, there’s a bit of good news for economy-minded passengers flying on Basic Economy tickets. American Airlines has announced that customers flying Basic Economy will be allowed one free carry-on (in addition to a personal item) to all destinations as of September 5, 2018. The policy change, though welcome, will […]
