Frontier Launches 11 New Routes
Looking to capitalize on short, weekend getaways, Frontier Airlines has introduced 11 new routes in the U.S., Caribbean, Mexico and Central America starting later this month and continuing into 2021, according to Business Insider. The publication noted that Frontier Airlines is continuing to expand in anticipation of a strong 2021 that will return to normal […]
Costa Rica Expands List of Authorized US States
Costa Rica has added five new U.S. states and Washington, D.C. to its list of authorized territories whose residents can visit the Central American country beginning next month. In addition to residents of New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and Connecticut, those living in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia will be […]
Boeing CEO Statement on US-China Trade Deal
Boeing (NYSE: BA) President and CEO Dave Calhoun issued the following statement regarding the announcement today of a US-China trade deal: Boeing has a long-standing partnership with China that spans nearly 50 years. We’re proud that Boeing airplanes will continue to be a part of this valued relationship, one that has fueled aerospace innovation and […]
Airline to launch new direct US-China flights
Delta Air Lines, an Atlanta-based major US carrier, said it is confident on the long-term growth potential of Sino-US aviation market and will continue to launch new flights, spurred by robust demand, despite the overcapacity of the market and the ongoing Sino-US trade dispute. In 2020, Delta plans to launch direct flights between Shanghai and […]
US and UK forge Open Skies agreement
The US and UK have agreed an Open Skies pact that will allow them to continue liberalized air services after the UK leaves the European Union (EU) in March 2019. Announcing the new agreement late Nov. 28, UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said it would ensure the UK “remains one of the world’s leading aviation […]
Nassau Gains 15% Airlift Capacity Boost
Seat capacity on flights from key US tourist markets to Nassau is expected to increase by almost 15 percent over the next six months, it has been revealed. Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD), the company that runs Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), disclosed the data after reporting the busiest summer in history for The Bahamas’ […]
US relaxes Cuba travel advisory to ‘exercise increased caution’ level
The US State Department has downgraded its travel advisory for US citizens travelling to Cuba for a second time since a “do not travel” warning went into effect in 2017. An Aug. 23 travel notice posted to the Department’s website softened the advisory to a Level 2 warning, indicating travelers should “exercise increased caution.” It […]
SLC International Airport in top 10% globally for on-time performance, one of only six in U.S.
Salt Lake City International Airport has got the punctuality thing down, it seems. It is one of only six U.S. airports "” and the busiest among them "” to earn a top five-star rating for on-time performance over the past year. The airport saw 86.5 percent of its departures and arrivals occur within 15 minutes […]
US-Brazil open-skies deal enters into force
A long-awaited open-skies agreement between the USA and Brazil has entered into force, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) confirms to FlightGlobal. The deal took effect after an exchange of diplomatic notes between the two governments on 21 May, says the regulator. While an open-skies agreement was first signed in March 2011, the deal has […]
US and Brazil airline JVs to progress with senate approval
US and Brazilian carriers are eager to move ahead with joint venture plans, following the approval of the US-Brazil open-skies deal by the Brazilian senate on 7 March. The accord, which now has to be signed into law by Brazil President Michel Temer, will pave the way for airlines in both countries to apply for […]
