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Air Canada Tests a Third-Party, Alternative Dispute Resolution Process to Resolve APPR Cases

Source: Air Canada Carrier launching trial to test new approach to settle customer claims Air Canada today said it is beginning a limited pilot of an Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process to test its effectiveness in settling customer claims for compensation filed under Canada's Airline Passenger Protection Regulations (APPR). For the test, the airline is inviting randomly selected customers to volunteer to transfer information from their outstanding CTA claims to an independent and impartial third-party ADR provider that will decide on their claims within 90 days after full information is received from both parties. Outcomes decided under the pilot will not be binding on customers, unless they accept them. Following the pilot, Air Canada will evaluate the results and consult [...]

2026-04-08T13:28:32+03:00April 8th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Pops the Cork on Santa Rosa Service Paired with Sip and Ship Program for Wine Lovers Starting April 24

Source: Southwest Airlines Travelers can toast to a new destination and fly a case of wine home “on the house” Southwest Airlines Co. began service in Santa Rosa, California’s Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport today. To celebrate the airline’s wine country expansion, Southwest® will introduce a new Sip and Ship™ program1, which will allow Southwest Customers to check one case of wine at no cost from select West Coast locations starting later this month. “We’re excited to open the door to more of California’s incredible destinations, especially the stunning wine region of Sonoma County, as we add our 14th airport to our already best-in-industry intra-California service,” said Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines®. “By adding service to [...]

2026-04-08T14:24:22+03:00April 8th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Azul announces management transition

Source: Azul Linhas Aéreas Azul S.A., the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served, hereby informs its shareholders and the market in general that the Company's Board of Directors has been informed of the resignation of Mr. Alexandre Malfitani from his positions as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Investor Relations Officer (IRO) of the Company. His resignation is effective on April 20th, 2026. “Alex Malfitani is one of Azul’s founders and has been truly instrumental in shaping the company we are today. He played a pivotal role in building our financial and strategic foundation and was behind several of our most meaningful initiatives. We are profoundly grateful to Alex for his exceptional leadership, his unwavering dedication, and the [...]

2026-04-07T19:00:33+03:00April 7th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Brings the Sun Next Winter! New Flights to the Canary Islands, Plus More Vacation Options from Coast-to-Coast

Source: Air Canada New flights from Toronto and Montréal to Tenerife, the only non-stop services between North America and the Canary Islands New Air Canada destinations of Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida*, and Mazatlán* Significant expansion to sun markets from the West coast, plus more routes to Central America, the Caribbean and Mexico from across Canada Expanded hotel and cruise offered through Air Canada Vacations Air Canada has announced it has added several new winter vacation destinations for the Winter 2026-27 season to its global network, including the only non-stop flights from North America to Tenerife in the Canary Islands. The airline has also added Roatán*, Santo Domingo, Mérida* and Mazatlán* as new destinations, plus several new non-stop flights to sought-after Caribbean [...]

2026-04-07T18:41:36+03:00April 7th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

First KLM A350 Moves to Final Assembly Line

Source: KLM A major milestone in KLM’s fleet renewal: KLM’s first Airbus A350 is now on the Final Assembly Line at Airbus in Toulouse. Here, all the major components come together and the aircraft takes its final shape—the tail already features the signature KLM livery. KLM expects to take delivery of its first A350 by the end of the summer. The Airbus A350 represents an important step towards a cleaner and quieter fleet. Compared to the Boeing 777-200ER, the A350 consumes 25% less fuel and has a 40% smaller noise footprint. For passengers, the A350 sets a new standard in comfort, offering the quietest cabin in its class, improved air quality, and higher cabin pressure. Pilots benefit from a fully [...]

2026-04-06T14:46:27+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

It’s 4/4, Time to Make a Wish: United & Make-A-Wish to Host ‘Make More Wishes’ Events Across Nation, Giving Wish Kids Behind-the-Scenes Access to Aviation

Source: United Airlines Airline plans 2026 events on May 5 (5.5), June 6 (6.6), July 7 (7.7), August 8, (8.8), September 9 (9.9), October 10 (10.10), and November 11 (11.11) United honors 40 years of supporting Make-A-Wish as the airline celebrates its 100th anniversary with immersive experiences across hub airports United Airlines and Make-A-Wish today announced the launch of "Make More Wishes," seven immersive events across the U.S. giving children fighting critical illnesses and their families behind-the-scenes access to all aspects of aviation. The immersive experiences at each of United's hubs may include opportunities to spend time in flight simulators, experience inflight training for United's Flight Attendants, visit the ramp and Station Operation Centers, meet with pilots and more. When [...]

2026-04-06T14:24:09+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Delta, Amazon Leo sign agreement to deliver next era of connected travel and digital experiences

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will introduce Amazon Leo on hundreds of Delta aircraft, starting with an initial installation on 500 aircraft beginning 2028, and work with Amazon to expand its popular Delta Sync Wi-Fi and seatback experiences—delighting customers with even more personalized connections on board. The agreement expands on the existing collaboration between AWS and Delta, bringing even more advanced technology to Delta people, customers, and operations and extending the airline’s reputation for world-class service. Delta Air Lines and Amazon — two global leaders driving the future of travel and technology — are launching a long-term collaboration to unlock the next generation of tech-enabled travel experiences. The new agreement will bring high-speed, low-latency internet from Amazon Leo to Delta [...]

2026-04-06T14:45:09+03:00April 6th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United to Introduce Tiered Fare Categories, Giving Customers More Options Across Every Type of Ticket

Source: United Airlines Airline to offer base, standard and flexible fare options for United Polaris® and United Premium Plus® customers traveling on long-haul international, transcontinental U.S. and select Hawaii flights, joining the existing basic, standard and flexible fares in United Economy® cabins Customers can select options related to seat selection, checked bags, refundable tickets, and club and lounge access that best meet their preferences On select transcontinental U.S. and select longer Hawaii flights, the front cabin will be branded United Polaris and will include options to access the United Polaris lounge United plans to roll out the new tiered fare categories this year United has announced a new tiered fare structure that will make it easier for customers to find [...]

2026-04-03T16:59:43+03:00April 3rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal introduces Economy Prime

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal announces the launch of Economy Prime, a new long haul cabin designed to offer Customers more space, more privacy, and a superior travel experience within the Economy segment. Flights featuring the new Economy Prime cabin will start on 1st June 2026, and this cabin is now available for sale across all TAP channels and travel agents. Economy Prime expands TAP’s long haul offer giving travelers greater choice between Economy and Business and is available on both the A330 and A321LR fleets. The new cabin responds to evolving travel trends by providing comfort, efficiency, and ample space, combined with a seamless customer journey. Economy Prime cabin features 12 seats, located immediately behind Business Class, arranged in [...]

2026-04-03T20:22:01+03:00April 3rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines, in partnership with Qatar Airways, celebrates FIFA World Cup 26 with new aircraft livery

Source: American Airlines American debuts first sports-themed aircraft livery Announcement of last opportunity to redeem miles for match tickets Celebrations with customers at airports and popular locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico American Airlines is taking the excitement of the pitch to the skies. For the first time, the airline is debuting a special sports-themed aircraft livery — a bold nod to its role as the Official North American Airline Supplier of the FIFA World Cup 26™ in partnership with Qatar Airways. This livery is more than a design — it’s a symbol of how American connects people not just to destinations, but to the passions, teams and moments they care about most. The specially designed Boeing 737-800 entered [...]

2026-04-03T20:11:12+03:00April 3rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|