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American carries legacy forward with $1 billion investment in MIA concourse expansion

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners in Miami-Dade County have unveiled expansion plans for a brand-new, reimagined Concourse D at Miami International Airport (MIA). The new Gate D60 project will deliver gates built for modern aircraft, transform the customer experience and make travel more seamless at the airline’s international gateway. This is the latest in American’s broader, multiyear commitment to elevate the customer experience as the airline continues to set new records at MIA. Building on nearly 40 years of commitment to Miami, American Airlines and its partners are defining the next generation of travel at Miami International Airport (MIA). Today, CEO Robert Isom and airline officials joined representatives from Miami-Dade County, Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD) and local, [...]

2026-02-27T06:14:29+02:00February 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

TAP unveils strategic plan with new developments for 2026

Source: TAP Orlando, Curitiba, and São Luís do Maranhão are the new destinations. TAP Air Portugal announced at BTL the launch of a new direct route between Lisbon and Orlando, beginning on 29 October 2026. At the same event, CEO Luís Rodrigues presented a wide range of strategic initiatives for next year, reinforcing the airline's international expansion, its growing strategic focus on Porto and Portuguese identity, and its ongoing commitment to enhancing the customer experience. In 2026, TAP will also celebrate 60 years of regular flights to Brazil, a historic milestone in its operation. TAP NEW FEATURES FOR 2026 New route to Orlando The new direct connection between Lisbon and Orlando will begin on 29 October 2026, with three flights [...]

2026-02-27T05:46:18+02:00February 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings Files Annual Report

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A., has filed its annual report Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The report is available in the investor relations section of Copa's website at www.copaair.com. Shareholders may receive a hard copy of the report, which includes Copa's audited financial statements, free of charge through the contact below. Electronic Link: https://ir.copaair.com/financial-information/sec-filings Hard Copy Request Link: https://ir.copaair.com/printed-materials For more information, please contact Copa Holdings' Investor Relations in the “Contact Us” section of the company’s investor relations website: ir.copaair.com.

2026-02-27T05:41:27+02:00February 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Recognized as One of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers for 2026, the Eighth Time in Ten Years

Source: Air Canada Air Canada was named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers for 2026, the eighth time in a decade the airline has received this recognition. "We're proud to be recognized for our ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. This award spotlights how our employees, resource groups, champions, leaders, and community partners work together to build a more fair, equitable, and inclusive future where everyone feels they belong," said Arielle Meloul-Wechsler, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer and Public Affairs at Air Canada. Air Canada continues to foster a more inclusive workplace and industry through strategic partnerships, employee-driven initiatives, and proactive outreach to diverse communities during recruitment: Connecting with underrepresented communities to share aviation career opportunities. Partnerships with [...]

2026-02-25T18:39:46+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines reached agreement in principle on key terms of restructuring support agreement with its secured creditors

Source: Spirit Airlines Emergence from Chapter 11 expected in late spring or early summer Spirit Aviation Holdings, Inc., parent company of Spirit Airlines, LLC ("Spirit" or the "Company"), has announced that Spirit has completed another significant milestone in its restructuring by reaching an agreement in principle on the key terms of a restructuring support agreement with its existing DIP lenders and secured noteholders. The agreement in principle will provide Spirit with the financial support needed to finalize its restructuring and complete the remaining changes necessary to optimize the Company's fleet, network and cost structure. Spirit intends to emerge from Chapter 11 in late spring or early summer as a strong low-cost, value-driven carrier offering Guests basic and premium products at [...]

2026-02-24T20:05:19+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Tropic Air Introduces New Tropic Air Experience

Source: Tropic Air Launching New Mobile App and Sky Rewards Loyalty Program Tropic Air hasy announced the launch of its new mobile app alongside the introduction of Sky Rewards, the airline’s enhanced loyalty program replacing TropicMiles. Together, these initiatives mark a significant step forward in Tropic Air’s digital evolution and customer experience strategy. The new Tropic Air app provides passengers with a streamlined way to book flights, manage reservations, view schedules, and access important travel information — all from their mobile device. Designed for convenience and ease of use, the app enhances how customers plan and manage their travel with Tropic Air. Integrated directly into this expanded digital experience is Sky Rewards, a redesigned loyalty program built to offer greater [...]

2026-02-27T05:31:34+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Porter Airlines adding Austin and Chicago-O’Hare to North American network

Source: Porter Airlines A new destination in Austin, TX, plus an updated presence in Chicago at O’Hare International Airport are featured as Porter Airlines adds two airports and three routes to its growing North American network. In Canada, new seasonal service between Ottawa and Deer Lake (YDF) begins June 10. This route complements existing flights from Toronto Pearson and Halifax.Expanding Porter’s U.S. network are year-round flights between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Toronto Pearson, beginning May 21. On Sept. 1, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) service to Chicago is moving from Midway (MDW) to O’Hare (ORD), providing travellers with access to the city’s primary airport and an increase of flight frequency to three per day. Porter has served Chicago [...]

2026-02-24T19:53:50+02:00February 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Receives FAA Diamond Award for Aircraft Maintenance Training Excellence

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines has been awarded the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Diamond Award of Excellence for 2025, recognizing the company and its aircraft maintenance technicians (AMTs) for their commitment to maintenance training and safety. To qualify for the honor, 100 percent of the airline's eligible AMTs must complete additional FAA-developed safety training courses throughout the year. "We are honored to once again receive this recognition from the FAA, shining a spotlight on our incredible AMTs who went above and beyond throughout 2025 to complete valuable safety training courses," said Jeff Moore, vice president of technical operations, Frontier Airlines. "Safety is always Frontier's top priority, and this award is a testament to our team's unwavering commitment." In recent years, Frontier [...]

2026-02-24T18:41:02+02:00February 25th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld Names Ole Orvér Chief Executive Officer

Source: oneworld oneworld® has named seasoned aviation leader Ole Orvér as its new chief executive officer. He will join the alliance on 1 April, 2026. A Swedish national, Orvér brings more than 20 years of industry experience to the role. He most recently served as Chief Commercial Officer at oneworld member airline Finnair, where he transformed the airline's commercial and network strategy and introduced major new revenue and loyalty initiatives. "We are pleased to welcome Ole as CEO of oneworld as the alliance leads the world in redefining the full breadth of value it provides to member airlines and their customers," said Robert Isom, American Airlines Chief Executive Officer and current Chairman of oneworld's Governing Board. "With his proven track record of driving commercial performance, deep [...]

2026-02-24T10:43:09+02:00February 24th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TAP will increase connections to the south of Brazil starting next July

Source: TAP Fourth weekly frequencies to Porto Alegre and Florianópolis begin in the European summer. TAP Air Portugal will increase its operations in southern Brazil starting from the next European summer season, with the introduction of a fourth weekly frequency on the routes between Lisbon and Porto Alegre and between Lisbon and Florianópolis, strengthening connectivity between Portugal, Europe, and the two Brazilian markets. For Porto Alegre, the new frequency will operate on Mondays, starting July 6. In Florianópolis, the additional frequency will operate on Sundays, starting July 5. According to Carlos Antunes, TAP Director for the Americas, “the reinforcement of the Porto Alegre route consolidates TAP’s strategic presence in the south of Brazil. In April last year, we were in [...]

2026-02-24T09:50:55+02:00February 24th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|