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Aeroplan Announces Strategic Partnership with DINR, Connecting Canadian Travellers with Canada’s Best Restaurants

Source: Air Canada Partnership signals Aeroplan’s strategic expansion into lifestyle and award-winning dining, further integrating the program into members’ daily lives Aeroplan Members will have access to exclusive DINR offers, and enjoy DINR benefits, including first access to top-tier restaurants, private events, and chef-driven experiences Aeroplan, Canada's leading travel loyalty program, has partnered with DINR, a fast-growing female-led Canadian startup offering exclusive and same-day reservations at the country’s top restaurants, along with curated culinary experiences. “Together with DINR, we’re opening doors for Aeroplan Members to experience some of Canada’s most exciting restaurants in the same way they explore the world – with ease, exclusivity, and unforgettable moments,” said Scott O’Leary, Vice President, of Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. “We’re [...]

2025-10-29T18:29:04+02:00October 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

FRONTIER Miles Members Can Now Redeem Miles for Bags, Seats, Priority Boarding and More

Source: Frontier Airlines New Benefit Gives FRONTIER Miles Members Even More Flexibility and Marks the Latest Milestone in Frontier's Transformation Under "The New Frontier" Frontier Airlines has announced a new benefit for members of its FRONTIER Miles® loyalty program, expanding how travelers can use their miles and adding even more value to every journey. In addition to redeeming miles for award flights, members can now redeem miles for bundles that include popular travel add-ons such as bags, seat selection, priority boarding, no change or cancel fees, and more.  Starting today, members booking at FlyFrontier.com can redeem miles for the following bundles: Economy bundle - starting as low as 2,000 miles, includes a carry-on bag, standard seat selection, and no change or [...]

2025-10-29T18:23:58+02:00October 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia celebrates the first anniversary of its direct flights to Tokyo

Source: Iberia In 2026, Iberia will offer over 108,000 seats on this direct route between Madrid and Tokyo The connection contributes nearly €100 million to the GDP of both countries and will generate around 1,900 direct and indirect jobs Since the launch of the route, nearly 10,000 kilos of Japanese rice have been loaded for in-flight menus, averaging 187 kilos per week It has been one year since Iberia inaugurated its direct route between Madrid and Tokyo—the longest in its entire network: 14 hours flying to Japan and 16 hours on the return, always heading east. Passengers who complete the round trip effectively circumnavigate the globe, flying over Alaska, Greenland, and passing close to the North Pole. With three weekly [...]

2025-10-27T19:46:43+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta to begin first nonstop flight to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Source: Delta Air Lines Beginning winter 2026, Delta will connect Atlanta to Riyadh in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as the airline continues its global growth. Delta is adding an important new destination on its global map, and this time, it’s to the heart of the Middle East. Beginning October 2026, Delta will inaugurate nonstop service between the airline’s hub in Atlanta (ATL) to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (RUH), strengthening the growing flow of commerce and investment between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia and supporting long-term economic collaboration across the region. “Launching service to Riyadh marks a key step in Delta’s global growth as we start our second century of flight,” said Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines. “Our new [...]

2025-10-27T20:04:54+02:00October 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroplan Members Can Now Redeem Points for Cruise Packages with Air Canada Vacations

Source: Air Canada     Air Canada Vacations has announced that Aeroplan Members can now redeem Aeroplan points online at aircanadavacations.com on its entire cruise portfolio  of over 100 cruise itineraries in key ports including Fort Lauderdale, Hawaii, Mexico, Barcelona, Venice, Athens, Rome, Lisbon, London and Nice, as well as new destinations such as Naples, and river cruises in Porto and Prague. "We're thrilled to be able to bring Aeroplan Members one step closer to their next cruise vacation," said Nino Montagnese, Vice President at Air Canada Vacations. "This is just one of the many perks that Aeroplan Members can enjoy when booking travel with Air Canada Vacations!" The new cruise redemption feature provides Aeroplan Members with many travel possibilities [...]

2025-10-27T19:02:11+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Launches the Only Direct Connection Between Madrid and Orlando

Source: Iberia The inaugural flight took off this past Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:30 from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Iberia adds Orlando to its U.S. destination network, with four weekly flights and over 46,000 seats available this winter season Orlando is one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations, home to Walt Disney World’s four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom  The city is also becoming a global hub for MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Iberia has inaugurated its new direct route between Madrid and Orlando, strengthening its commitment to the U.S. market and expanding its North American destination network. The new connection will operate four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, [...]

2025-10-27T19:07:28+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines welcomes the Airbus A321XLR to the fleet

Source: American Airlines American is the first U.S. airline to debut the Airbus A321XLR and the only global airline offering customers a three-cabin layout on the aircraft. The inaugural flight with the premium Flagship Suite® experience will operate from New York to Los Angeles on Dec. 18. Customers eager to experience transcontinental premium travel can purchase tickets on select flights on the XLR for flights through Feb. 11, 2026. American Airlines is “suite-ening” its premium cross-country experience with the debut of the Airbus A321XLR in its fleet. Customers can purchase tickets now on aa.com and via American’s mobile app for the inaugural flight — Flight 3 on Dec. 18 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). “Designed for long [...]

2025-10-24T04:09:23+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Airlines announces the suspension of the Lima-Orlando route

Source: LATAM LATAM Airlines Peru has informed of the decision to suspend the launch of its direct Lima-Orlando (MCO) route, which was originally scheduled for October 26, 2025. As a company, we see that the proper conditions are not in place to start a new route, considering the collection of the Unified Airport Use Fee (TUUA) for Transfer that the concessionaire Lima Airport Partners (LAP) announced it will begin charging from next October 27. This fee directly impacts the competitiveness of the route, which is composed of approximately 50% of connecting passengers, making travel more expensive and making Lima less attractive compared to regional hubs that do not charge this fee. The launch of the Lima-Orlando (MCO) and Orlando-Lima routes [...]

2025-10-24T04:09:57+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The evolution of Emirates’ iconic Cabin Crew uniform

Source: Emirates With heritage in every hemline, the iconic uniform of Emirates cabin crew is instantly recognised as a symbol of the world’s largest international airline, and the Emirates fly better experience. From its inception in 1985 to its current iteration in 2025, the Emirates cabin crew uniform is both evocative and emotive – capturing the glamour of flying with Emirates, and the power of a world-renowned brand. With a colour combination that never wavers - Emirates’ cabin crew uniform is designed to be iconic and classic - standing the test of time, like the airline itself. With quality and durability as its most essential elements, Emirates rejects fast fashion and trends in favour of timeless style and sophistication. Emirates cabin crew [...]

2025-10-23T21:14:52+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Onex Partners and its affiliated funds and co-investors close sale of 25 per cent equity stake in WestJet to Delta, Korean Air and Air France-KLM

Source: WestJet Onex Partners and WestJet today announced the successful closing of the sale of minority equity stakes in WestJet to Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and Air France-KLM from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager, and affiliated funds and co-investors (the Onex Group). "Our new partners are widely regarded as among the best-performing and most innovative airlines in the world," said Tawfiq Popatia, Head of Onex Partners and Board Director at WestJet. "This investment has created a terrific amount of value for Onex Partners and its investors to date, including through the unprecedented headwinds posed by the pandemic. We look forward to building on this track record [...]

2025-10-23T20:16:32+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|