LATAM projects 70% of pre-pandemic operation for April and launches a new route in South America
LATAM group projects a passenger operation of up to 70% for April (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same month in 2019 (pre-pandemic scenario), which represents an increase of 2.1 percentage points from March, and the highest figure so far this year. This month also sees the introduction of operations from […]
Air Canada To Launch Transatlantic Freighter Routes
Air Canada will commence all-cargo transatlantic flights in May, connecting Toronto (YYZ) to four European cities. The new cargo routes are made possible by the delivery of the carrier’s second Boeing 767-300ER converted freighter. The airline’s first converted 767 freighter was delivered by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in December, and Air Canada has used that […]
Singapore Airlines Restarts World’s Longest Route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed its nonstop Singapore (SIN)-New York Newark (EWR) Airbus A350 service, considered the longest flight in the world with a flying time of more than 18 hr. 30 min. SIA has also started using an Airbus A380 again on its fifth freedom SIN-Frankfurt (FRA)-New York Kennedy (JFK) service as the airline […]
Route optimisation trials show significant benefits
The early results from four End-to-End Route Optimisation trials in Latin America and Caribbean are showing significant savings in time, fuel, and carbon emissions. Carried out by the CANSO ATFM Data Exchange Network for the Americas, CADENA, as a Planned Airway System Alternative (PASA) initiative, the trials were run for 90 days in the second […]
Delta has summer adventurers covered with more trans-Atlantic flights, premium in-flight experiences
Customers looking for summer adventures abroad will discover plenty of inspiration in Delta’s service offerings to Europe, which include more routes and destinations in 2022, along with more opportunities to indulge in Delta’s premium cabins with 143% more seats available to customers vs. summer 2021. “Delta has been focused on building back our network to […]
Dominican ULCC Startup Arajet To Debut In May
Santo Domingo (SDQ), Dominican Republic-based Arajet—which bills itself as the Caribbean’s first ULCC—plans to launch services in May and aims to grow its fleet to as many as 40 aircraft, bolstered by an order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that was revealed March 14. Backed by investment firm Bain Capital and lessor Griffin Global […]
Spirit Airlines To Launch Oakland-San Diego Route
US ULCC Spirit Airlines will launch intra-California flights between Oakland (OAK) and San Diego (SAN) from May 25. The OAK-SAN service will be operated daily with an Airbus A320 family aircraft. The carrier will compete with Southwest Airlines on the route. The service will be the first new route Spirit has started from SAN since […]
Sun Country Airlines Adds 4 New Routes and Extends Schedule For Sale Through Fall Holidays
Sun Country Airlines (NASDAQ: SNCY) announced four new routes and welcomed one new airport to its growing network beginning this summer. Sun Country Airlines will offer new service from MSP to Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO) beginning September 1. The airline will offer new service to Las Vegas via Harry Reid International Airport (LAS) from Green […]
Avelo Airlines Adds 3 New Routes as it Surpasses Flying 100,000 Customers at Tweed-New Haven Airport
Avelo Airlines is adding three new popular leisure and business destinations from Southern Connecticut as it surpasses flying 100,000 Customers at the state’s most convenient airport – Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN). Beginning in late May, Avelo will add exclusive nonstop service between HVN and Baltimore-Washington, Chicago and Raleigh-Durham. Avelo is commemorating this milestone by offering […]
Air Canada Affirms Market Leadership by Expanding its North American Network this Summer as Recovery Accelerates
Air Canada announced an expansion of its North American network for Summer 2022 as the carrier’s recovery from COVID accelerates. With the launch of new service on four transborder and three domestic routes, as well as the restoration of 41 North American routes, Air Canada will operate to 51 Canadian and 46 U.S airports this […]
