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Introducing the United Relax Row: Economy Seats that Transform into a Couch for More Comfortable International Travel

Source: United Airlines This dedicated row of three seats in United Economy® can transform into a lie-flat mattress-like space after takeoff, ideal for families with small children, couples and solo travelers who want more space Customers will get a custom-fitted mattress pad, specially sized blankets, extra pillows and a stuffed plush for children to help create a cozy, tranquil environment Launches in 2027 and will be available on more than 200 Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 widebody aircraft by 2030, offering up to 12 United Relax Row sections per plane United is the first North American airline with this kind of seating option and holds North American exclusivity on the design United Airlines announced the United Relax RowSM: a set [...]

2026-03-25T06:53:03+02:00March 25th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

The Air Canada Foundation Announces Louise-Hélène Sénécal as its New Chair and Board Director

Source: Air Canada   Priscille Leblanc leaves her role as first Chair of the Air Canada Foundation Board after 13 years of dedicated leadership. Maria Kuchel and Marcel Forget join as new Board members 38 charities were selected to receive grants from the Foundation this year The Air Canada Foundation has announced new officers and new members to its Board of Directors. Ms. Priscille Leblanc, who has held the position of Chair of the Foundation since its inception in 2012, has elected to retire. Ms. Louise-Hélène Sénécal, who recently retired from Air Canada as Vice President and General Counsel and has been a member of the Board of Directors and Corporate Secretary of the Air Canada Foundation, will be the [...]

2026-03-24T14:05:55+02:00March 24th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia Group Increases Operations by 35% for the Copa del Rey Final in Seville

Source: Iberia Iberia and Iberia Express will offer 760 additional seats, comprising two extra outbound flights and two extra return flights, added to their regular schedule between Madrid and Seville. To mark the Copa del Rey football final—which will take place in Seville on April 18—Iberia Group is bolstering its operations to facilitate travel for fans. The group's airlines have scheduled a 35% increase in their regular capacity between Madrid and Seville during this period, aiming to meet the high demand anticipated. Iberia and Iberia Express will provide a total of 760 additional seats, supplementing their standard schedule thanks to four extra flights specially arranged for the occasion. For the outbound journey, two additional flights have been added: the first [...]

2026-03-24T13:40:15+02:00March 24th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

From desert escapes to mountain adventures: Delta adds Phoenix flights and expands Bozeman service from Austin

Source: Delta Air Lines New routes connect Central Texas travelers with desert landscapes, ski season in Montana and more leisure destinations. Delta is continuing to grow travel options for customers in Austin with the launch of new nonstop service to Phoenix and the winter expansion of its Austin–Bozeman route, giving Central Texas customers more opportunities to explore some of the West’s most iconic outdoor destinations. “Austin continues to be an important and growing city for Delta,” said Amy Martin, Delta’s Vice President of Network Planning. “By adding service to Phoenix and expanding our Bozeman route into the winter season, we’re giving customers in Austin even more access to top requested destinations while strengthening connections to key business markets across the [...]

2026-03-24T13:24:32+02:00March 24th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Provides Update on Air Canada Express Flight AC8646

Source: Air Canada A Jazz Aviation Mitsubishi CRJ-900 was involved in an accident upon landing at New York LaGuardia on March 22, 2026. Flight AC8646, operated by Air Canada Express carrier Jazz Aviation LP (Jazz), originated from Montréal. The preliminary passenger list indicates the airplane was carrying approximately 72 passengers and four crew members, although this is subject to confirmation. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 pm. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey confirmed that the pilot and the first officer were killed in this accident. We are deeply saddened by the loss of two Jazz employees, and our deepest condolences go out to the entire Jazz community and their families. Air Canada cannot confirm the exact number of injuries [...]

2026-03-23T14:11:49+02:00March 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Airlineratings.com awards WestJet best hybrid airline in North America for 2026

Source: WestJet Airlineratings.com released their annual "World's Best Airlines" list, recognizing WestJet as the best hybrid airline in North America. The ratings focus on in-flight experience including choice, comfort and value, and are chosen by Airlineratings.com based on the onboard experience. "Recognition like this celebrates the work our teams do to put guests at the centre of every decision and make our guest feel welcome," said Alex Mitchell, WestJet Vice‑President, Guest Experience. "Our people show up in all conditions, day in and day out, bringing energy, pride, and that warm WestJet hospitality to get our guests on their way. This award is a direct reflection of their commitment to delivering the WestJet experience." Retail product offerings like Extended Comfort and [...]

2026-03-23T14:36:54+02:00March 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia offers a record summer schedule with more than 21 million seats

Source: Iberia The airline has put 21,420,165 seats on sale for the summer season Iberia will offer nearly 16 million seats in Spain and Europe alone The largest increase is in the United States and Canada, with a 19.02% rise and 1,280,254 seats In Latin America, Iberia will offer 3,354,159 seats, up 7.6% compared to last summer Iberia will launch services to four new destinations this summer: Toronto, Monterrey, Bucharest and Tivat (Montenegro) All these new destinations and capacity increases are part of Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030 Iberia has planned the largest summer capacity in its history for the upcoming season, which begins on 29 March. In total, the airline will offer 21,420,165 seats. Capacity is increasing across almost all [...]

2026-03-23T14:38:13+02:00March 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Airlines expands Lima–Aruba service to daily flights starting next month

Source: Aruba Airport   Air connectivity between Aruba and South America continues to grow as LATAM Airlines increases its Lima (LIM) – Aruba (AUA) service from five weekly flights to daily operations starting in April 2026. The expanded service further strengthens Aruba’s connection with the Peruvian market while improving access to LATAM’s broader South American network. The increase represents two additional weekly flights, adding 348 extra seats per week from Lima to Aruba. With this expansion, the route will offer more than 1,200 weekly seats each way, representing an approximately 40% year-over-year increase in seat capacity between Lima and Aruba in 2026. On an annual basis, the additional frequencies will generate over 18,000 additional seats in the Peru–Aruba market, supporting [...]

2026-03-20T19:06:56+02:00March 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Tickets already on sale for United’s first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with elevated interior flights

Source: United Airlines Travelers can now book seats on the airline's most premium aircraft yet, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with Elevated interior featuring the first United Polaris Studio℠ suites, roomier seats, larger seatback screens and Bluetooth connectivity at every seat in every cabin The inaugural international flight, UA1, is scheduled for April 22 from San Francisco to Singapore; tickets will be for sale later today on United.com and the United app Travelers can book seats on United's most premium international aircraft yet – the 787-9 Dreamliner with the United Elevated interior. Unveiled last May, this new aircraft has been redesigned from nose-to-tail with 99 total premium seats – the highest of percentage among U.S. carriers – and marks the introduction [...]

2026-03-20T10:05:59+02:00March 20th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

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|