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TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

Source: TSA Offers family-friendly travel tips and customer service options The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation's airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year's projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. TSA screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, June 22, the busiest single day in the agency's history. "TSA continues to work closely with our industry partners and ensure our airport security checkpoints are fully staffed and prepared to handle the heavy rush of traffic," said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. "We are deploying technologies [...]

2025-06-25T15:34:33+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines named Official Airline of the PGA of America

Source: American Airlines Multiyear partnership includes perks for AAdvantage members during PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA; American to also provide travel for PGA HOPE teams The PGA of America and American Airlines have announced an expansive new multiyear partnership establishing American as the Official Airline of the PGA of America and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), as well as the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA through 2027. Designed to elevate the travel experience for PGA of America Golf Professionals and the thousands of PGA Championship and Ryder Cup spectators nationwide, American brings an unparalleled commitment to accessibility and connection to the game. In this exciting collaboration, American will work closely with the PGA of America to provide [...]

2025-06-25T15:31:52+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia will participate with a float in Madrid’s LGBTQ+ Pride Parade for the first time

Source: Iberia "Fly as you are" The float will be attended by fifty employees, including ambassadors of the company's Diversity Plan. Iberia is also the official airline of Pride 2025 Under the slogan "Fly as you are," Iberia will carry out various activities in its workplaces, on social media, and in outdoor advertising. Special activities will be held on board, where a heart-shaped cookie in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag will be on sale. In the Premium Lounges in Madrid, customers will be able to enjoy a special cake or a cocktail designed for the occasion. This year, for the first time in its history, Iberia will participate in the LGBTQ+ Pride parade, which will take place on July [...]

2025-06-24T10:12:43+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada announces preliminary results of $500 million substantial issuer bid

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has announced the preliminary results of the now expired substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") to purchase for cancellation up to $500 million of its Class A Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares (collectively, the "Shares") at a purchase price of not less than $18.50 and not more than $21.00 per Share. Air Canada expects to take up and pay for 26,595,744 Shares at a price of $18.80 per Share under the Offer, representing an aggregate purchase price of about $500,000,000 and about 8.24% of the total number of Air Canada's issued and outstanding Shares as of June 20, 2025 and before giving effect to the Offer. In response to the Offer, 26,823,988 Shares were validly [...]

2025-06-24T08:20:49+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta’s transformation at LaGuardia elevates the travel experience ahead of peak summer season

Source: Delta Air Lines Operating more than 220 daily departures from LGA, Delta remains the airport’s largest carrier, and the fully modernized Terminal C continues to deliver greater comfort, efficiency and signature hospitality just in time for the busy summer travel season.  Delta is reaching new heights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport with the latest enhancements to its world-class Terminal C—part of the now-completed $4 billion transformation in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Operating more than 220 daily departures from LGA, Delta remains the airport’s largest carrier, offering extensive connections and a convenient travel option for New Yorkers on the go. Named one of the top airports by Forbes Travel and recognized for the “World’s Best [...]

2025-06-24T08:26:03+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Airlines will fly three times a week from Bogota to Aruba starting next December

Source: Aruba Airport LATAM Airlines is set to introduce a new direct route between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Aruba. The launch of this service responds to increased demand for Aruba and is expected to enhance connectivity between Colombia and the Caribbean, while supporting both tourism and the strengthening of economic relations. The planned service includes three weekly flights—on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays—operated with Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 174 seats in both Premium Economy and Economy classes. In addition to passenger service, LATAM will offer cargo and mail capacity on this route, expanding commercial opportunities between both markets. Flights are scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025, for an initial two-month [...]

2025-06-23T11:00:23+03:00June 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Everything you need to know from Canadian North about the Montreal/Kuujjuaq route transfer

Source: Canadian North Background​ Earlier this year, Canadian North shareholders Makivvik Corporation and Inuvialuit Development Corporation announced they have entered into an agreement to sell Bradley Air Services Limited, which operates as Canadian North, to Exchange Income Corporation (EIC). As part of this transition, it was also announced that the Montreal to Kuujjuaq route will not be included in the acquisition and will instead be fully transferred to Air Inuit. Read more about the acquisition here. What this means for Passengers​ The Montreal/Kuujjuaq route will transition to Air Inuit for all booked travel occurring on or after August 6, 2025. Canadian North will stop selling tickets for travel on this route occurring on or after August 6, 2025. We will [...]

2025-06-23T13:47:37+03:00June 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

COC Global Enterprise enters as a lead investor in Flybondi

Source: Flybondi COC Global Enterprise, a U.S. investment fund focused on the technology sector and private aviation, has become the new lead investor in Flybondi, a company that operates in the airline transportation market in Argentina and Brazil. COC is a private equity fund focused on identifying and expanding high potential companies in Latin America and North America. Its arrival at Flybondi marks the beginning of a new phase that includes the continuity of jobs and in which it will seek to consolidate the operation and service and resume growth plans both in Argentina and in the region. COC will lead Flybondi's Board of Directors including the positions of Chairman and Vice Chairman; Cartesian Capital Group will continue to be [...]

2025-06-20T07:54:30+03:00June 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

At American Airlines technology is making travel even easier this summer

Source: American Airlines Customers can take advantage of new technology to make their travel journeys more convenient. American is testing new chat assistant powered by generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) to help customers navigate changes to their travel plans, plus a recently redesigned mobile app and more to help take the stress out of summer travel. Team members use innovative tools behind the scenes to ensure American’s summer operation runs smoothly. Technology is making travel on American Airlines easier and more reliable this summer. From planning a trip to getting to your destination, technology is at the center of customers’ travel experiences. “User-friendly technology is part of our daily life and should extend into what our customers experience when they [...]

2025-06-20T07:58:18+03:00June 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches New Nonstop Service From San Juan to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

Source: Frontier Airlines With this new route, Frontier will serve 24 destinations nonstop from Puerto Rico. Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines further grew its operations at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) with the launch of new nonstop service to Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic (POP). The twice-weekly service unlocks yet another exciting Caribbean destination in Frontier's expanding network, and marks its latest growth in San Juan since the opening of its operational base at SJU last year. "This new route brings yet another convenient and affordable travel option for Dominicans traveling to Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans exploring the northern coast of the Dominican Republic, and tourists looking to soak up the sun in the Caribbean [...]

2025-06-20T09:00:03+03:00June 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|