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Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines to Partner in Transatlantic Travel Beginning in January 2026

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines has announced a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites. “Both Southwest and Turkish Airlines are known for the warmth of our Employees, the authenticity of our Hospitality, and the reliability of our [...]

2025-12-26T19:51:50+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal recognized as the best European Airline by Global Traveler

Source: TAP The airline is distinguished for the 15th consecutive year by readers of the American magazine. TAP Air Portugal has once again been named Best Airline in Europe by Global Traveller Magazine. This is the 15th consecutive year that TAP has been named Best Airline in Europe by the magazine's readers. The 22nd edition of the Global Traveller Tested Reader Survey Awards was held this past week in Miami, Florida. Fernanda Ottavio, TAP's Director of Sales and Marketing for North America, said that at TAP "we are honoured to be named Best Airline in Europe for the 15th consecutive year, following the vote by Global Traveler readers. Reaching the top is an achievement; staying there for 15 years is [...]

2025-12-26T19:57:08+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

MIA Galleries launched new digital guide

Source: MIA Free online guide helps visitors explore MIA’s award-winning art program Miami International Airport has launched a new digital guide for its award-winning arts and exhibitions program, MIA Galleries, on Bloomberg Connects, the free arts and culture app created by Bloomberg Philanthropies. MIA Galleries is now more accessible for both on-site and off-site visits via the online guide’s photo, audio, and video content and wayfinding maps, which provide updates on current exhibitions and artwork on display, upcoming artist demonstrations, performances, and cultural events, past exhibitions, and selections from Miami-Dade County’s Art in Public Places collection at MIA. The MIA Galleries guide also features best-in-class accessibility options, including screen reader support, zoom and font size adjustments, transcripts, subtitles, alternative text, and [...]

2025-12-26T20:03:26+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

ALTA regrets the lack of willingness to review the transfer TUUA and protect Peru’s air connectivity

Source: ALTA The Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) regrets the lack of willingness among the parties involved to move toward balanced solutions regarding the implementation of the transfer TUUA at Jorge Chávez International Airport. Despite the technical studies and concrete alternatives submitted by the industry, no measures have been adopted to safeguard Peru’s air connectivity or the sustainability of its main international hub. In recent years, successive governments have recognized air connectivity as a key driver of economic development, tourism, and regional integration. However, decisions such as the transfer TUUA move in the opposite direction, weakening Peru’s competitiveness compared with other regional connection points. ALTA, together with IATA, presented technical studies demonstrating the viability of more balanced [...]

2025-12-24T19:23:01+02:00December 24th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Canada’s Porter Airlines Achieves Major Milestone With 50th Embraer E195-E2

Source: Embraer   Embraer has delivered the 50th E195-E2 aircraft to Porter Airlines, marking a major milestone in one of North America’s most dynamic fleet expansions. Since receiving its first E2 jet in December 2022, Porter set out to reshape travel across North America and set a new standard for passenger experience. Porter has firm orders for 75 aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional 25, potentially bringing its fleet up to 100 E2s. The E195-E2 has enabled Porter’s impressive network expansion across Canada, the U.S., and now the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America. The airline’s bold strategy includes extending its elevated economy experience into southern vacation sunshine markets; launching 13 new routes to five popular destinations this season – [...]

2025-12-24T19:59:34+02:00December 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Caribbean Airlines Introduces Proactive Baggage Notifications

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines has introduced proactive baggage status notifications for its customers, providing clearer baggage updates throughout their journey to support a more reassuring travel experience. This new feature sends timely email notifications to customers at key stages of their journey, including when a customer’s bag is loaded onto the aircraft and when it arrives at the customer’s destination. Caribbean Airlines Acting Chief Executive Officer (Ag), Nirmala Ramai, noted: “This initiative is part of our consistent focus on improving the customer experience. By giving our passengers timely, accurate updates about their baggage, we are addressing one of the most common concerns in air travel. Building confidence throughout the journey.” The notification feature is made possible through the airline’s [...]

2025-12-24T20:01:27+02:00December 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

CATSA’s CT Technology now at Edmonton International Airport

Source: Edmonton International Airport The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) introduced CT X-ray technology at Edmonton International Airport’s (YEG) Domestic/International checkpoint. Line 2 was the first to be upgraded, marking the beginning of a broader rollout across all screening lines at YEG. This installation is part of CATSA’s national strategy to upgrade screening systems across Canadian airports over a multi-year period. Passengers travelling through screening lines equipped with CT X-ray are no longer required to remove bags with permitted liquids, aerosols and gels (100 ml or less), medical devices, or large electronics—including laptops—from their carry-on bags. To help travellers stay informed, CATSA offers an interactive CT X-ray map on its website. The map shows which airports and checkpoints across Canada are equipped with [...]

2025-12-24T19:44:33+02:00December 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Spain orders 18 C295 transport aircraft from Airbus

Source: Airbus The Spanish Ministry of Defence has acquired 18 Airbus C295 transport aircraft to replace the CN235 and C212 fleets dedicated to the training of pilots and paratroopers of the Spanish Air and Space Force. The objective of this programme is to harmonise fleets and achieve maximum logistical and operational commonality with the C295 fleet currently operated by Spain. “This order reaffirms Spain's commitment to the C295, reinforcing national strategic autonomy and sovereignty while boosting the development of the Spanish aeronautical industry and the entire industrial ecosystem,” said Jean-Brice Dumont, Head of Air Power at Airbus Defence and Space. “With this contract, the Spanish Air and Space Force will operate a fleet of 46 C295s in transport, maritime patrol [...]

2025-12-24T19:33:38+02:00December 24th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Your PTO is going places with Delta in 2026

Source: Delta Air Lines To help kick off travel planning for 2026, Delta has mapped out popular PTO windows and paired them with destinations that shine during those exact moments.  A little creative calendar planning in 2026 can go a long way. With strategic use of long weekends and holidays, just a handful of PTO days can unlock meaningful trips throughout the year, from quick city breaks to longer international adventures. To help kick off travel planning for 2026, Delta has mapped out popular PTO windows and paired them with destinations that shine during those exact moments. Think of it as travel inspiration that works with your calendar, not against it. Additionally, planning your next global adventure doesn’t have to [...]

2025-12-23T19:44:50+02:00December 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines partners with the Gary Sinise Foundation to host 20th annual Snowball Express

Source: American Airlines Ongoing partnership to bring thousands of family members of fallen heroes to the most magical place on earth American Airlines announced that it has joined forces once again with the Gary Sinise Foundation (GSF) to support the annual Gary Sinise Foundation Snowball Express. Now in its 20th year, the annual event is dedicated to honoring the families of both fallen U.S. military service members and first responders. Over two weeks in December, American will donate 16 charter aircraft and millions of AAdvantage®miles to bring more than 2,600 family members to Walt Disney World Resort for an all-expenses-paid experience. Families will travel from 29 departure cities across the globe — spanning Alaska and Hawaii to Germany, Guam and [...]

2025-12-23T19:52:45+02:00December 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|