IATA: Government policies risk jeopardizing network recovery
Almost 1,800 routes across the Americas have been lost during the pandemic and connectivity in the region will continue to suffer unless governments put a roadmap in place toward ending travel restrictions, IATA has warned. Speaking at Routes Americas 2021 on June 23, IATA regional VP for the Americas Peter Cerda (pictured) said about 1,100 […]
Air Canada plans domestic network restart, adds three new routes
Air Canada plans to operate an extensive domestic schedule this summer as it seeks to move past COVID-19 and the related restrictions that largely shut down air travel in Canada for over a year. In addition to a widespread resumption of domestic routes planned for this summer, the Canadian flag-carrier will also start three completely […]
WestJet introduces Amsterdam route, resumes London Gatwick
Canada’s WestJet is expanding its international network to include Amsterdam, the largest city in the Netherlands, as well as resuming service to London Gatwick (LGW). Flights between the airline’s Calgary (YYC) hub and Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) will begin on Aug. 5 using a 320-seat Boeing 787-9 aircraft. The route will initially operate twice a week, […]
Alaska Airlines adds to winter schedule, citing passenger confidence
Seattle-based Alaska Airlines will launch a number of new seasonal routes for the upcoming winter travel season. From Nov. 19 to April 18, it will operate 5X-weekly flights between Austin, Texas (AUS) and Palm Springs, California (PSP). The fights will be operated by wholly owned regional affiliate Horizon Air using Embraer E175 aircraft. From Dec. […]
Miami returns to Viva Aerobus’ network
Viva Aerobus is starting two new scheduled routes to the US, with plans to return to Miami (MIA) for the first time in almost a decade. Reservations have opened for flights from Mexico City (MEX) and Cancun (CUN), starting Dec. 17. Flights from Mexico’s capital will be daily, while service from the vacation resort of […]
US airlines to increase Spanish service
American Airlines and United Airlines are to increase service to Spain after the European country’s government confirmed that borders would reopen from June 7 to travelers who have been fully vaccinated. Oneworld alliance member American said it plans to reinstate two routes to the Spanish capital Madrid, home to the airline’s Atlantic joint business partner […]
Along with its rebranding and new image, Viva expects to attain the lowest unit cost per passenger in the world while opening 15 new international routes in three years
With the commitment to continue promoting air inclusivity in Colombia and as part of its expansion strategy in the market, Viva is launching its renewed brand and accompanying growth plans, including the expected opening of 15 new international routes in the next three years. These will allow Colombians to travel throughout the continent, including new […]
Alaska commences Seattle-Cincinnati route following delay
Alaska Airlines is launching service on the Seattle (SEA)-Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky (CVG) route, starting the flights nine months after originally planning to do so. The SEA-based airline had originally planned to fly the SEA-CVG route starting in May 2020, but postponed the service because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The route will be operated daily with a […]
Viva Aerobus expands Mexico-US service
Viva Aerobus is expanding the number of travel options between Mexico and the US with the launch of four new transborder routes. Two of the nonstop services are to new destination Austin-Bergstrom International (AUS), connecting the Texas airport with Mexico City (MEX) and Monterrey (MTY). MEX-AUS will be seasonal from June 20 through Oct. 25, […]
SAS resumes Oslo – New York route
The Oslo – New York route will start with two weekly round trips, departing from Oslo on Wednesdays and Saturdays and returning on Thursdays and Sundays. SAS will then continuously review a possible increase in frequency based on demand. The route provides easy access to city breaks in New York and onward travel to the […]
