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Three more airports reach Net Zero for emissions under their control in the timespan of COP30

Source: ACI-LAC Salvador Bahia Airport, together with Adelaide and Parafield, achieved Level 5 Airport Carbon Accreditation, advancing toward carbon neutrality. This milestone highlights the leadership of airports in Latin America and the Caribbean in sustainability. As COP30 draws to a close in Brazil, the global airport community is marking further progress on its pathway to full decarbonisation under the Airport Carbon Accreditation programme. Salvador Bahia Airport in the COP30 host country, Brazil, together with Adelaide and Parafield airports in Australia, have reached net zero for emissions under their control (Scopes 1 & 2), while also committing to achieve net zero for Scope 3 emissions by 2050 — thus becoming certified at Level 5 under Airport Carbon Accreditation. This achievement carries [...]

2025-11-20T19:11:05+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta celebrates 25 years of service to Chile and Colombia this month

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta’s presence in Chile and Colombia is more than a milestone, it’s a commitment to opportunity and connection. Delta Air Lines is celebrating milestones in Latin America: 25 years of service in Santiago de Chile and Bogotá, 10 years in Cartagena and 100 years since its founding. These anniversaries also align with the third year of the Delta–LATAM Joint Venture; a partnership that continues to transform travel between North and South America. Celebrating milestones and connecting communities Delta commemorated these achievements with events in Bogotá on Oct. 29 and Santiago on Nov. 4, bringing together aviation leaders, B2B customers, media and community partners to celebrate a shared vision for the future of travel in Latin America. [...]

2025-11-20T20:20:17+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American brings more learning and laughs to the skies

Source: American Airlines With more than 1,500 hours of carefully curated movies, TV shows and audio content, American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience for every traveler. From reality TV favorites and beloved children’s stories to the latest educational and family-friendly content, American’s expanded entertainment lineup offers something for every mood, moment and customer on board. Fun for every age: From toddlers to teens American now offers even more ways for families to keep little travelers entertained from takeoff to touchdown. For the youngest travelers, “Hey Bear Sensory” videos, filled with colorful animations and rhythmic music, have become a hit among babies and toddlers. And now, a new partnership with Lingokids adds a fresh layer of fun and learning for [...]

2025-11-20T19:14:33+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia will expand its North American network with a new direct flight to Toronto next June

Source: Iberia Direct flights between Madrid and Toronto will begin on June 13, 2026, with five weekly frequencies (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) This new route joins recent openings to Orlando, Recife, Fortaleza, and Monterrey, consolidating Iberia’s commitment to the Americas and broadening its offer of direct destinations from Madrid The route will be operated by the A321XLR, a model for which Iberia was the launch airline and the most efficient aircraft in its fleet for transatlantic routes Iberia continues to advance its Flight Plan 2030, aimed at expanding its long-haul network and strengthening its leadership in connectivity between Europe and the Americas. In this context, the airline announces the launch of its direct route to Toronto. Starting June [...]

2025-11-20T20:22:33+02:00November 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Urges ITU to Strengthen Safeguards for Aircraft Safety Systems as 5G/6G Expands

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and national telecommunications regulators to ensure that 5G and future 6G networks operating near aviation frequencies do not impair radio altimeters and other avionic systems. Ahead of the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027 (WRC-27), the ITU is conducting detailed studies to determine the technical conditions for global 5G/6G deployment. This guidance, developed with national telecom regulators and aviation safety authorities, will set the long-term framework for protecting essential aviation systems while enabling future telecom connectivity. To support this process, IATA submitted a working paper—being presented at the ITU WP5B Meeting (Geneva, 18-27 November 2025) outlining the operational scenarios and safety requirements that must guide future [...]

2025-11-20T20:23:23+02:00November 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Thanksgiving feasts start with American Airlines

Source: American Airlines   American Airlines is ready to get customers to the Thanksgiving table following government shutdown-related flight disruptions for the industry. American Airlines looks forward to delivering a reliable Thanksgiving operation this year as it moves past the industrywide flight disruptions caused by the government shutdown. Despite this disruption, the airline has continued to deliver for its customers and has staged a strong recovery. “The Thanksgiving holiday period is one of the most condensed and most important for our customers — the stakes are high, and the American team is ready to deliver,” said David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer. “Customers making last-minute holiday plans — and those who booked months ago — can rest assured that our [...]

2025-11-19T20:23:42+02:00November 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and Emirates to Extend Strategic Partnership with Major, Multi-Year Expansion Agreement

Source: Air Canada Partnership, which has unlocked global connectivity to over 225 destinations worldwide, to be expanded and extended until 2032 New customer benefits, including enhanced premium travel experience at more airports Strengthened cargo cooperation to boost two-way trade and better facilitate cargo shipments between the Americas and the Indian subcontinent, Middle East and Southeast Asia Air Canada and Emirates today announced a commitment to expand and extend their strategic partnership, building on the success of a three-year-old agreement between two of the world's leading airlines. Since launching their strategic partnership in 2022, the airlines have already served more than 550,000 customers, connecting travellers across 56 codeshare routes linking Canada, the U.S., Dubai and key destinations around the globe. The [...]

2025-11-19T19:38:17+02:00November 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Order up, wheels up: Skip and WestJet Rewards join forces to link loyalty programs

Source: WestJet This collaboration brings an innovative layer of connectivity between travel and delivery, allowing members to easily earn and redeem meaningful rewards through everyday moments. Skip and WestJet, both homegrown Canadian brands, are enhancing what loyalty points can do with the launch of a new linked-loyalty partnership. Canadians can now treat their WestJet points as Skip currency, earning – and notably, redeeming – them on Skip. Starting today, Canadians can link their WestJet Reward and Skip accounts, to earn WestJet points on qualifying Skip orders. These points can be used for flights and vacations with WestJet or redeemed for Skip Credits that can be used for everyday essentials such as grocery, pharmacy, retail and restaurant delivery. This collaboration brings [...]

2025-11-19T20:26:17+02:00November 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches Its 2026-2027 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass at Just $349 (Regularly $599) for a Limited Time With Special Early Access

Source: Frontier Airlines Plus, Celebratory Sweepstakes Will Award a Free GoWild Pass to 100 Lucky Winners, Providing Nearly a Year and a Half of Unlimited Travel Frontier Airlines launched its 2026-2027 GoWild All-You-Can-Fly Annual Pass today at a special intro price of just $349* (regularly $599), along with a special, limited-time early access offer. Now through Dec. 2, consumers can purchase the 2026-2027 GoWild Annual Pass before the price goes up and begin using it right away, rather than waiting for the standard travel period to begin in May 2026, providing more than five extra months of unlimited flights with Frontier. "Whether you're looking for the perfect holiday gift for the wanderlust spirit in your life or wanting to treat [...]

2025-11-19T20:28:12+02:00November 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA and Industry Partners Call for Strengthened Global Cooperation on Aviation Climate Action

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA), together with the governments of Japan, Malaysia, and leading industry stakeholders, have issued a joint statement at COP30 (pdf), urging governments and the international community to reaffirm the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)’s leadership and accelerate coordinated climate action for aviation to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050. Specifically, the signatories highlight the need for global solutions, emphasizing that ICAO remains the exclusive forum for addressing international aviation emissions. The signatories caution against fragmented or unilateral measures, stressing that only a unified approach can deliver effective climate results for the sector. The signatories also stress the role of robust global carbon markets in scaling up climate finance opportunities, which is [...]

2025-11-19T20:32:12+02:00November 19th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|