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American Airlines and Citi expand their partnership across the Admirals Club network

Source: American Airlines Building on a nearly 40-year relationship, American Airlines will expand its partnership with Citi, the exclusive issuer of the AAdvantage® co-branded card portfolio in the U.S., across American’s nationwide Admirals Club® network beginning in April. Customers traveling through Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Miami International Airport (MIA) will begin seeing Citi branding at the entrance of the Admirals Club® lounges with plans to include more Admirals Club®locations throughout 2026. “Our customers choose Citi® / AAdvantage® cards because they deliver meaningful benefits — from earning Loyalty Points to help them reach status faster to enjoying a more premium journey,” said American’s Senior Vice President of AAdvantage® [...]

2026-03-31T21:55:51+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines unveils its first-ever International Business Class Suites experience, setting a new standard for long-haul travel

Source: Alaska Airlines Featuring private lie‑flat suites, elevated dining and premium lounge access, the product is designed for comfort as Alaska expands nonstop service to Europe and Asia. Debuting this spring, the airline’s new long-haul Business Class marks a major step in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier. Marking its five-year anniversary as a member of the oneworld® alliance, Alaska highlights its expanded global reach, now connecting guests to more than 900 worldwide destinations. Alaska Airlines has announced the debut of its all-new International Business Class, a premium long-haul experience launching this spring as the airline expands to Europe and Asia. The unveiling marks a significant milestone in Alaska’s transformation into the West Coast’s global carrier and Seattle’s new leader in international [...]

2026-03-31T22:26:07+03:00April 2nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance

Source: Air Canada Star Alliance welcomes Italy's flag carrier, further enabling seamless journeys for customers worldwide. Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier's integration into the world's largest airline alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways Chief Executive Officer and General Manager Joerg Eberhart, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias, and Lufthansa Group Chief Commercial Officer Dieter Vranckx, in the presence of media and institutional guests. Starting April 1, ITA Airways will be fully connected into the Alliance's global network, linking its Rome Fiumicino [...]

2026-03-31T20:29:57+03:00April 1st, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Canada Board of Directors announces the retirement of President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: Air Canada Comprehensive process is underway to identify next leader The Board of Directors of Air Canada today announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air Canada's place as a leader in the airline industry domestically and globally. Mr. Rousseau will continue to lead the company and to serve on its Board until that time. The Board has had a longstanding focus on CEO succession planning. Consistent with this priority, work has been underway for more than two years on a comprehensive internal development program for high potential executives. An external global search [...]

2026-03-30T17:01:08+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Star Alliance opens Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Star Alliance Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America To reinforce its commitment to delivering effortlessly connected multi-airline journeys across its global network, Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at LAX — its ninth centre worldwide. With more than 350,000 passengers connecting between Star Alliance member airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each year, it is one of the Alliance’s most critical global transfer hubs. Designed to support passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights, SCC proactively identifies customers at risk of missing their onward journey due to their delayed incoming flight and expedites them to their next flight. “Every moment matters [...]

2026-03-30T18:09:34+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Reasonable TSA wait times at most Delta hubs

Source: Delta Air Lines Most Delta hubs - BOS, DTW, LAX, MSP, SEA, SLC - are seeing reasonable TSA wait times despite the ongoing partial government shutdown. Customers departing ATL, LGA and JFK should plan for longer-than-usual security lines during peak times and arrive early to allow extra screening time. While the partial U.S. government shutdown continues, most Delta hubs are seeing reasonable TSA wait times this week. Customers should continue to check their departure airport’s website for the most accurate wait times. See current wait times at Delta hubs here. For customers departing Atlanta (ATL), New York-LaGuardia (LGA) and New York-JFK, TSA wait times continue to be longer than usual during peak travel times. While wait times for these [...]

2026-03-30T05:53:34+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia inaugurated its direct flight between Madrid and Newark Airport, New York

Source: Iberia Iberia will offer three daily flights between Madrid and New York, operating to both JFK and Newark airports The new route is particularly aimed at corporate customers, providing fast access to Manhattan The flight will be operated with the Airbus A321XLR, a key aircraft in the development of Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030 Iberia operated yesterday its first direct flight between Madrid and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), in New York, further strengthening its presence in one of the most strategic markets in North America. The flight departed from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 19:35 and landed in Newark at 22:25, operated by the Airbus A321XLR, the latest-generation aircraft with which Iberia is transforming transatlantic travel. The airline was [...]

2026-03-30T05:30:23+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline – Includes New, Premium Customer Experiences, Aircraft Variants, Subfleet, Seats and Amenities

Source: United Airlines "Coastliner" Airbus A321neo will fly between West Coast hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Newark/New York starting later this summer – includes all-aisle access lie-flat United Polaris® business class seat and United Polaris lounge access, a first for United's domestic traveler Airbus A321XLR with United Polaris seats will replace Boeing 757s on existing routes to smaller cities in Europeand South America starting this summe New CRJ450 connects smaller cities to Denver and Chicago hubs starting this fall - premium regional jet features spacious United First® cabin with a luggage closet instead of overhead bins New 787-9 with the Elevated interior will fly internationally starting on April 22 - featuring new United Polaris Studio℠ suites and [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:01+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and its partners raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners joined forces once again to benefit theCystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at the 41st Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event brought together American team members, partners and supporters for a weekend of fundraising and community engagement on the slopes supporting efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Over the years, American has raised more than $50 million to help fund groundbreaking research and care for people living with CF, making a lasting impact on the fight against the disease. “For decades, our team members, partners and supporters have come together at this event to drive meaningful impact,” said American’s Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Clayton. “Supporting organizations like the Cystic [...]

2026-03-26T13:19:48+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Cape Air Announced CEO Transition as Linda Markham Retires; Mike Migliore named President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: Cape Air Cape Air has announced a leadership transition as Linda Markham, Chief Executive Officer, retired after more than 23 years of distinguished service with the company. Markham’s career at Cape Air has been defined by her strong leadership, deep commitment to employees and customers, and her instrumental role in advancing the airline’s mission of connecting communities across the United States and the Caribbean. “After an incredible chapter leading Cape Air, I’m retiring as CEO with deep gratitude for the team, partners, and communities that made the journey so meaningful. It’s been an honor to work alongside such dedicated people and to help connect so many places and passengers along the way,” said Markham. Mike Migliore has been appointed President & Chief Executive [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:38+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|