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Iberia to Begin Flying to Monterrey in June of Next Year

Source: Iberia The airline's direct flights between Madrid and Monterrey will begin operating on 2 June 2026, with three frequencies per week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Iberia will operate this route with an Airbus A330-200, a wide-body state-of-the-art aircraft, with capacity for 288 passengers between the Business and Tourist cabin With this announcement, Iberia reinforces its commitment to the Mexican market, where it already offers three daily flights connecting Mexico City, which translates into more than 770,000 seats between the two countries in 2026 Iberia is once again strengthening its significant commitment to Mexico, one of the key markets within its global network, with the opening of the route between Madrid and Monterrey, which will begin operating on 2 [...]

2025-10-16T17:08:38+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines unveils special Flagship livery ahead of centennial year

Source: American Airlines American will start flying a special Flagship livery on a Boeing 777-300 next month. The livery blends the airline’s rich history ahead of the aircraft’s upcoming refresh that will feature a modern and luxurious new interior. With just six months to go until American Airlines officially celebrates its centennial, the airline is unveiling a special livery that will begin flying in November on a Boeing 777-300 registered as N735AT. This special Flagship® livery blends one of the airline’s original liveries with a modern flair as American will upgrade the aircraft to feature a new, more luxurious interior. “American has thoughtfully chosen a design that evokes our rich history while looking ahead to our next 100 years,” said [...]

2025-10-16T17:03:13+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Virgin Atlantic selects Boeing to enable high-speed, streaming quality Wi-Fi across 787 fleet

Source: Boeing Boeing and Virgin Atlantic have agreed to implement connectivity modifications across Virgin Atlantic's fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The upgrades will enhance onboard internet service, bringing high-speed, streaming-quality Wi-Fi to passengers. The services agreement was announced at MRO Europe on Oct. 15. "Partnering with Boeing to bring Starlink's next-generation connectivity to our 787 fleet is another important step in creating a 'home away from home' experience for every customer," said Corneel Koster, Chief Customer and Operating Officer, Virgin Atlantic. "Together, we're transforming how our customers stay connected in the skies - with low latency, super high speed Wi-Fi, better than what most customers experience on the ground to make flying on Virgin Atlantic even more of a joy." As [...]

2025-10-16T16:54:25+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Boeing, Airline Partners Set New Standard for Parts Authentication

Source: Boeing Boeing, Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange pioneer secure electronic airworthiness certificate Digital solution strengthens aerospace supply chain traceability and safety Boeing in partnership with Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange Ltd., has successfully completed the aerospace industry's first parts shipment accompanied by a digital 8130-3 certificate—an electronic version of the FAA-governed 8130-3 Authorized Release Certificate. This milestone advances supply chain security by preventing unapproved spare parts from entering the aerospace aftermarket. "This industry-first shipment reflects Boeing's dedication to pursuing game-changing solutions through teamwork and partnership," said William Ampofo, senior vice president, Parts & Distribution and Supply Chain, Boeing Global Services. "Together with Southwest Airlines and Aeroxchange, we are transforming how the industry ensures part authenticity and supply chain security." The FAA [...]

2025-10-14T18:17:32+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Report September 2025: Passengers increased 3.4%, reaching an 86.1% load factor

Source: Viva Viva has announced its September 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 3.4% compared to September 2024, reaching 2.4 million passengers, driven by an increase of 3.6% and 2.0% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 0.7% compared to September 2024, reflecting flat domestic capacity and an increase of 4.3% in international. Load factors stood at 86.1% from 88.1% in 2024, with a load factor mix of 87.9% and 78.1% in domestic and international, respectively. “During September, passenger volumes rose 3.4%, reflecting a continued balance between domestic and international markets with a stable load factor of 86.1%. We continue adapting our network to current macroeconomic conditions, particularly [...]

2025-10-14T18:14:08+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet equips its 100th aircraft with WestJet Wi-Fi, presented by TELUS, free for WestJet Rewards members

Source: WestJet The sky is no longer the limit for binge-watchers, remote workers, online shoppers or social media scrollers. This month, WestJet is celebrating a sky-high milestone: 100 of its 737 aircraft now offer WestJet Wi-Fi presented by TELUS. That's right — WestJet now leads the pack with the world's largest fleet of 737 Starlink-equipped aircraft, a feat no other airline in the world has achieved among its mainline fleet. "We're entering a new era of inflight internet in Canada, giving our guests the power to unlock world-class connectivity from 35,000 feet," said Samantha Taylor, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer. "This is a real game-changer for our guests, and we are proud to be the only airline in [...]

2025-10-14T18:31:55+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld’s Seoul Incheon lounge named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class” at World Travel Awards

Source: oneworld Travellers vote for alliance's first-ever branded lounge, offering high quality, service excellence and contemporary design oneworld's first-ever branded airport lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport has landed the coveted title of "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" in the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at an event in Hong Kong on October 13. The accolade comes as the alliance continues its thoughtful growth and innovative approach to alliance strategy, which includes plans to expand the number of oneworld-branded lounges worldwide. "We are delighted that our inaugural airport lounge in Seoul has been recognised with this prestigious award in only its second year of operation. This is testament to the team on the ground and our shared commitment to delivering an [...]

2025-10-14T18:24:29+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Portugal Stopover grows 74 percent in the first half of the year

Source: TAP Five percent of tickets issued by TAP include a stopover in Portugal. From January to June 2025, more than 193 thousand TAP Air Portugal customers added the Portugal Stopover to their travel options, reflecting a 74 percent increase over the same period last year. This means that during this period, five percent of tickets issued by TAP worldwide included the Portugal Stopover option. In June alone, this proportion rose to nine percent of tickets issued. Broken down by origin, 12.7 percent of tickets issued in Brazil and six percent in the United States included the Stopover program. As part of its commercial strategy, TAP continues to actively promote the Portugal Stopover program not only in the US and [...]

2025-10-14T15:43:02+03:00October 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Schedules First Starlink-Equipped Mainline Flight for Take Off

Source: United Airlines United flight 2940 is set to depart Newark/New York to Houston at 8:00 a.m. ET on a Boeing 737-800 Starlink installations complete on more than half of United regional jets United will make history tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET when United flight 2940 takes off from Newark/New York to Houston, marking the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity across both personal devices and inflight entertainment screens. The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month; more than half of United's regional fleet already offers Starlink. By the end of the year, the airline expects to have an additional aircraft type certified to [...]

2025-10-14T15:33:49+03:00October 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines unveiled new fall menus across lounges nationwide

Source: American Airlines From cozy, spiced dishes to globally inspired bites, fall flavors have arrived in the American Airlines premium lounges. Travelers can enjoy refreshed seasonal menus in Flagship® lounges and Admirals Club® locations nationwide — including curated offerings from James Beard Foundation-affiliated chefs. Chef-driven and seasonally inspired fall dishes As part of American’s ongoing partnership with the James Beard Foundation®, this fall’s Flagship®lounge offerings highlight the creativity and regional influences of award-winning chefs. Each dish brings together fresh, seasonal ingredients with bold, elevated flavor combinations. Dallas Fort Worth (DFW): Chef Tiffany Derry Puffed millet granola with yogurt A crunchy granola featuring puffed millet and warm fall spices, paired with creamy yogurt for a balanced start to your journey. Roasted [...]

2025-10-14T15:51:37+03:00October 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|