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American Forever Forward at DFW: Terminal C pier brings new gates and enhanced experience

Source: American Airlines In the latest episode of Forever ForwardSM at DFW, hear from American’s Vice President of DFW Hub Operations Rich Ashlin as he gives a sneak peek of what the airline’s customers and team members can expect with the new Terminal C pier at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). The addition brings more than just nine new gates. The pier brings new concessions, new seating and a game-changing bag storage system. Forever ForwardSM at DFW is American’s new shortform video series that takes viewers behind the scenes of the multiyear modernization across DFW. As American’s hometown airport and largest hub, DFW hosts more passengers than any other airport in the airline’s network. American is investing billions of [...]

2026-03-18T08:02:03+02:00March 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

More seats and routes as Alaska and Hawaiian scale up for largest spring break operation ever

Source: Alaska Airlines Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines are operating more than 12 million seats across March and April, marking the largest spring break schedule in their history. The combined carrier’s guests can choose from more than 25 new or recently launched routes this spring season, from sun-soaked coastal destinations to lively metropolises. Spring break is shaping up to be the busiest ever for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines as the combined carrier’s global and domestic network continues to expand with more seats, destinations and opportunities for adventure and remarkable travel experiences. New routes and added seats expand spring break options This March and April, Alaska and Hawaiian’s guests can choose from more than 25 new or recently launched routes, [...]

2026-03-18T09:13:07+02:00March 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways announces major winter 2026 expansion – Big plans for the Caribbean and Central America

Source: British Airways British Airways Holidays notes customers looking for alternative getaways, with an increase of more than 50 per cent in holiday searches for the Caribbean The airline’s long-haul route network is set to grow by nine per cent*  New destinations include Melbourne in Australia and Colombo in Sri Lanka   Expansion includes boost to winter capacity on several popular leisure routes including Cape Town, Tokyo and Barbados  In response to the Middle East conflict, the airline also added additional flights to Bangkok and Singapore British Airways has announced a significant planned expansion to its network for winter 2026, with the addition of two new destinations, Melbourne in Australia and Colombo in Sri Lanka. In addition, the airline will be adding more flights for winter to Cape Town (South Africa), Haneda (Tokyo), Bridgetown (Barbados), Kingston (Jamaica) and San Jose (Costa Rica). The new schedule reflects a nine per cent* growth in British Airways’ long-haul route network, as the airline continues to invest in providing more choice for customers. These planned new routes and frequency growth for winter 2026 is in addition to short-term capacity increases to destinations to meet customer demand, as a result [...]

2026-03-18T09:21:48+02:00March 19th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American gives customers more timely flight information

Source: American Airlines American Airlines operates nearly 7,000 flights every day, connecting 700,000 customers to the people and places that matter most. With a global network, travel plans can occasionally be disrupted by factors like weather, air traffic control or an aircraft that needs unscheduled maintenance. That’s why American is further enhancing the travel experience with a smarter digital platform that gives customers clear explanations when flights are delayed or canceled. Starting today, and rolling out to customers over the course of the month, the airline will introduce easy-to-understand delay and cancellation reasons directly within its mobile app and on aa.com — transforming moments of uncertainty into moments of clarity. “Enhancing the digital experience is a priority for the team [...]

2026-03-18T08:06:15+02:00March 18th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United and Chef’s Table Bring Together World-Renowned Chefs to Create New, Exclusive Inflight Meals

Source: United Airlines Regionally inspired dishes representing popular destinations such as Chicago, Los Angeles, London, and Tokyo, to be created by culinary legends like Nancy Silverton, Fariyal Abdullahi, Manu Buffara and more New meals expected to launch in Polaris international business class on August 1 United is teaming up with Chef's Table, the brand behind the award-winning Netflix series, to introduce 10 new, exclusive meal experiences to its United Polaris® international business class menu. The airline has enlisted 11 world-renowned chefs from four continents – representing United's seven U.S. hub cities and key international gateways in London, Tokyo and São Paulo – to curate regionally-inspired meals. "United's network spans many of the culinary capitals of the world, allowing us to [...]

2026-03-18T07:32:39+02:00March 18th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Atlas Air Worldwide becomes Airbus’ largest A350F freighter customer with an order for 20 aircraft 

Source: Airbus   Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (“Atlas”), a global leader in airfreight logistics based in the United States in New York, has placed a landmark firm order for 20 Airbus A350F freighters. The order is the largest ever placed for the latest generation fuel efficient A350F and makes Atlas the biggest customer of the type. The A350F aircraft will be deployed for growth. As a leading outsourced aviation logistics company, Atlas is uniquely positioned to bring the A350F’s next-generation performance to global operators across a wide variety of business models and markets. “We are proud to become the largest customer for the Airbus A350F, securing early delivery positions for this next-generation widebody freighter platform,” said Michael Steen, Chief [...]

2026-03-17T19:05:32+02:00March 17th, 2026|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Frontier Announces Four New Routes Launching This Spring Across Seven U.S. Airports

Source: Frontier Airlines To Celebrate, America's Low Fare Airline Is Offering Fares Starting at $49* Frontier Airlines has announced four new routes launching this spring, offering new high-value travel options across the U.S. The new routes, which will begin operating in May and June, span from coast to coast and will increase the nonstop destinations Frontier serves from seven airports: Nashville International Airport (BNA); Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW); Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR); Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) in Florida; Dulles International Airport (IAD) near Washington, D.C.; Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS); and John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, Calif. (SNA). To celebrate its new service, America's Low Fare Airline is offering fares starting at $49.* [...]

2026-03-17T18:42:05+02:00March 17th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American aces the lounge experience in Miami

Source: American Airlines Ready to cheer on fan-favorite tennis stars? American Airlines is welcoming customers traveling for one of the country’s largest tennis tournaments with an elevated experience inside its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA). The lounges give travelers a calm, premium space to recharge before or after the tournament. A premium experience for event-week travelers The Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, all located in Concourse D, provide a modern, comfortable environment with thoughtful design and premium amenities. MIA serves as one of American’s international gateways, with an industry-leading network to Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than 400 peak day arrivals, American’s presence in Miami means that travelers from anywhere can enjoy the [...]

2026-03-16T17:47:01+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, strengthening connectivity in Colombia and the Americas

Source: Avianca The wide-body aircraft will operate on strategic routes, boosting the company's expansion and strengthening the Abra Group's presence in the region. Avianca is consolidating its position as the only operator of this model in Colombia, contributing to the growth of tourism and the country's competitiveness. These aircraft are part of the Abra Group's announcement to add seven Airbus A330-900 aircraft. Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, joining the 15 wide-body aircraft that currently operate the company's long-haul routes. These aircraft will be based in Colombia, representing a significant investment in the country and reflecting the airline's commitment to strengthening connectivity and tourism, while also supporting the Abra Group's growing presence in medium- and long-haul [...]

2026-03-16T18:13:06+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for February 2026

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for February 2026: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) February 2026 February 2025 % Change ASM (mm) (1)  2,761.8 2,389.9 15.6 % RPM (mm) (2)  2,406.9 2,072.0 16.2 % Load Factor (3)  87.1 % 86.7 % 0.4 p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized. For February 2026, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 15.6%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 16.2% compared to 2025. As a result, the system load factor for [...]

2026-03-16T17:27:58+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|