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Iberia Launches the Only Direct Connection Between Madrid and Orlando

Source: Iberia The inaugural flight took off this past Sunday 26 October 2025 at 11:30 from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport Iberia adds Orlando to its U.S. destination network, with four weekly flights and over 46,000 seats available this winter season Orlando is one of the world’s most iconic tourist destinations, home to Walt Disney World’s four theme parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom  The city is also becoming a global hub for MICE tourism (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Iberia has inaugurated its new direct route between Madrid and Orlando, strengthening its commitment to the U.S. market and expanding its North American destination network. The new connection will operate four times a week—on Mondays, Wednesdays, [...]

2025-10-27T19:07:28+02:00October 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines welcomes the Airbus A321XLR to the fleet

Source: American Airlines American is the first U.S. airline to debut the Airbus A321XLR and the only global airline offering customers a three-cabin layout on the aircraft. The inaugural flight with the premium Flagship Suite® experience will operate from New York to Los Angeles on Dec. 18. Customers eager to experience transcontinental premium travel can purchase tickets on select flights on the XLR for flights through Feb. 11, 2026. American Airlines is “suite-ening” its premium cross-country experience with the debut of the Airbus A321XLR in its fleet. Customers can purchase tickets now on aa.com and via American’s mobile app for the inaugural flight — Flight 3 on Dec. 18 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX). “Designed for long [...]

2025-10-24T04:09:23+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Airlines announces the suspension of the Lima-Orlando route

Source: LATAM LATAM Airlines Peru has informed of the decision to suspend the launch of its direct Lima-Orlando (MCO) route, which was originally scheduled for October 26, 2025. As a company, we see that the proper conditions are not in place to start a new route, considering the collection of the Unified Airport Use Fee (TUUA) for Transfer that the concessionaire Lima Airport Partners (LAP) announced it will begin charging from next October 27. This fee directly impacts the competitiveness of the route, which is composed of approximately 50% of connecting passengers, making travel more expensive and making Lima less attractive compared to regional hubs that do not charge this fee. The launch of the Lima-Orlando (MCO) and Orlando-Lima routes [...]

2025-10-24T04:09:57+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The evolution of Emirates’ iconic Cabin Crew uniform

Source: Emirates With heritage in every hemline, the iconic uniform of Emirates cabin crew is instantly recognised as a symbol of the world’s largest international airline, and the Emirates fly better experience. From its inception in 1985 to its current iteration in 2025, the Emirates cabin crew uniform is both evocative and emotive – capturing the glamour of flying with Emirates, and the power of a world-renowned brand. With a colour combination that never wavers - Emirates’ cabin crew uniform is designed to be iconic and classic - standing the test of time, like the airline itself. With quality and durability as its most essential elements, Emirates rejects fast fashion and trends in favour of timeless style and sophistication. Emirates cabin crew [...]

2025-10-23T21:14:52+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Onex Partners and its affiliated funds and co-investors close sale of 25 per cent equity stake in WestJet to Delta, Korean Air and Air France-KLM

Source: WestJet Onex Partners and WestJet today announced the successful closing of the sale of minority equity stakes in WestJet to Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and Air France-KLM from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager, and affiliated funds and co-investors (the Onex Group). "Our new partners are widely regarded as among the best-performing and most innovative airlines in the world," said Tawfiq Popatia, Head of Onex Partners and Board Director at WestJet. "This investment has created a terrific amount of value for Onex Partners and its investors to date, including through the unprecedented headwinds posed by the pandemic. We look forward to building on this track record [...]

2025-10-23T20:16:32+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Launch U.S. Flights from Toronto Island in a Major Expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Source: Air Canada   New, daily services to New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago Increased daily frequencies to Montréal and Ottawa Ongoing service enhancements include becoming the only carrier to offer Fast, Free Wi-Fi on flights to and from Billy Bishop Expansion complements Air Canada's presence at Toronto Pearson with more than 600 flights a day to more than 120 destinations next summer Air Canada has unveiled a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with new transborder routes to four major U.S. cities and increased daily flights to Montréal and Ottawa. The new services, with frequencies favourable to business travel, further heighten the customer experience at Billy Bishop airport, including the introduction this month of fast, free onboard [...]

2025-10-23T19:58:50+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines names Nathaniel Pieper Chief Commercial Officer

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc. has announced that Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Pieper, currently CEO of the oneworld alliance, will assume his new role effective Nov. 3. He will report to American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Nat is a world-class, results-oriented leader who has achieved tremendous success throughout his entire career,” said Isom. “He is well-versed in the airline business, having led teams across multiple disciplines at Northwest, Delta and Alaska. Nat’s experience and expertise, coupled with his recent work with us leading oneworld, make him incredibly well-suited to lead our Commercial team moving forward.” As Chief Commercial Officer, Pieper will lead all of American’s commercial strategy, planning and performance across alliances and partnerships, [...]

2025-10-23T20:11:49+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Neste extends partnership with United Airlines to bring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three major US airports

Source: Neste Corporation Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three new major airports in the United States. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. As part of the agreement, Neste will supply neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to United Airlines. The sustainable aviation fuel will be blended with conventional jet fuel before use to meet jet fuel specifications. Neste began the SAF deliveries to United at George Bush Airport in July and they will continue until [...]

2025-10-23T20:08:45+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

British Airways opens brand-new lounge at Miami International Airport

Source: MIA British Airways has proudly celebrated the launch of its new lounge design concept with the opening of the new lounge at Miami International Airport, marking a significant step change in the airline’s premium offering. Working in partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, the opening showcases the airline’s new design concept that will serve as the basis for future lounge developments. "I proudly congratulate British Airways on opening its second-largest lounge in the world at MIA and expanding its presence at MIA. The stunning new British Airways lounge joins our growing list of premium services now available to passengers flying with our oneworld airline partners at MIA," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "We’re thrilled to [...]

2025-10-22T20:56:20+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement that brings Türkiye closer to Spain and Latin America

Source: Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines customers will gain access to thirteen Iberia-operated destinations, including eleven in Spain, plus Portugal and Brazil. Iberia customers will be able to fly directly to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines’ Madrid–Istanbul service and connect onwards across Türkiye. Pegasus Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Iberia, offering passengers more choice and convenience. Through this partnership, Pegasus guests can now travel seamlessly to 13 destinations via Iberia flights from Madrid-Barajas Airport. These include 11 Spanish cities; Málaga, Tenerife (North), Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, A Coruña, Asturias, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Vigo and Seville, via Madrid, in addition to the routes already served by Pegasus; Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Seville. The network also expands to Lisbon in [...]

2025-10-22T20:25:44+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|