Delta sees normal summer for domestic travel

Delta Air Lines said that bookings for domestic leisure travel in June have recovered to 100% of pre-COVID-19-pandemic levels. Delta President Glen Hauenstein told the Wolfe Research Global Transportation & Industrials Conference on May 25 that the booking curve has mostly returned to its precrisis shape, with customers once again comfortable booking several months in […]

American Airlines Welcomes Back Travelers with Ability to Earn More Miles on JetBlue

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) and JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) continue to roll out benefits for customers to create a seamless, easy customer experience — this time, in the form of mileage accrual. Starting today, American’s AAdvantage® members and JetBlue’s TrueBlue members can earn miles or points, traveling on either carrier. AAdvantage is now the […]

Optimism When Borders Reopen

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Tourism Economics released a long-term view for post-COVID-19 passenger demand recovery which demonstrates that people remain eager to travel in the short and long-term. To ensure that aviation can sustainably deliver its social and economic benefits as it meets this long-term demand, it is critical that governments step-up […]

Digitalization Needed for Smooth Restart

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned of potential airport chaos unless governments move quickly to adopt digital processes to manage travel health credentials (COVID-19 testing and vaccine certificates) and other COVID-19 measures. The impacts will be severe: Pre-COVID-19, passengers, on average, spent about 1.5 hours in travel processes for every journey (check-in, security, border […]

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 […]

United Airlines Applauds Spain’s Decision to Reopen to Vaccinated Travelers

United Airlines applauds Spain following its decision to reopen travel to vaccinated visitors beginning June 7. The announcement comes following the European Union Council’s formal recommendation that EU Member States can reopen to fully vaccinated tourists and United looks forward to welcoming back customers on over 30 daily flights to 16 destinations in Europe this […]

United Airlines Takes Big Step Toward Returning July Flying to Pre-Pandemic Levels

United Airlines is announcing today more options for customers to take long-awaited summer vacations by adding more than 400 daily flights to its July schedule and increasing service to reopened European destinations. This is United’s largest monthly schedule since before the pandemic – United plans to fly 80% of its U.S. schedule compared to July […]

American Airlines Welcomes All Customers on Quarantine-Free Flights to Italy

American Airlines has offered customers quarantine-free flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Milan (MXP) since April 2 and on flights from JFK to Rome (FCO) as of May 8. With the recent change in Italy’s travel restrictions, any customers, whether traveling for leisure or essential business, are eligible to fly on American’s […]