Source: Alaska Airlines We’ll fly nonstop daily between Los Angeles and Guatemala City starting this December;  plus, new flights to coastal getaway Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo from San Diego and Chicago Alaska Airlines is expanding where we fly in Latin America with the addition of daily, year-round service between Los Angeles and Guatemala City, Guatemala—an all-new destination for us. We’ve also added new flights from both San Diego and Chicago O’Hare to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, a popular resort destination along Mexico’s Pacific Coast, as we increase our seasonal leisure routes for wintertime travel. Flights are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com for service that begins this December. These new flights build on our network strength across Latin America. From our hub in Los Angeles, we have [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines has executed options for 12 new Airbus A220-300 aircraft, continuing the streamlining of its fuel-efficient fleet. With 70 aircraft remaining to deliver, including the 12 options recently exercised, Delta’s fleet of A220s will grow to 131 aircraft. “The A220-300 offers efficient performance and flexibility,” said Kristen Bojko, Vice President of Fleet. “The continuing expansion of Delta’s A220 family is an integral investment in the future of sustainable aviation.” The A220-300 is powered by Pratt & Whitney latest-generation geared turbofan GTF™ engines, which allow the fan and turbine to spin at optimal speeds for fuel efficiency, delivering a step change in fuel efficiency for its class. In addition to reinforcing Delta’s investments in sustainability, Delta’s [...]

Source: American Airlines Winter is about to get warmer as American Airlines continues to grow its footprint at Miami International Airport (MIA) with seven new routes and one brand-new international destination. With more than 380 peak-day flights this winter, American solidifies its position as the largest airline at MIA with service to 150 destinations. “With a more than 30 year-history at Miami International Airport, American is proud to serve as the hometown airline, providing our customers with an unparalleled network that includes unique destinations like Governor’s Harbour, Bahamas; Anguilla; and Sacramento, California,” said Juan Carlos Liscano, American’s Vice President of MIA Hub Operations. “Next winter we’re proud to continue to invest in the undisputed gateway to Latin America and the [...]

Source: Air France New non-stop service between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Raleigh-Durham (North Carolina), 3 times a week on Boeing 787-9 effective October 30, 2023 Service to Ottawa (Canada), inaugurated June 27, to continue for the 2023-2024 winter season Flights to resume as of December 2, 2023 between Pointe-à-Pitre (Guadeloupe) and Montreal (Canada) Flights added to Dallas-Fort Worth (Texas), Montreal and Vancouver (Canada) Air France continues to bolster its service to North America, currently one of its most dynamic markets in the world. For winter 2023-2024, the airline plans to operate up to 212 weekly flights to 21 destinations in the US, Canada and Mexico. Effective October 30, 2023, Air France will be adding a new American destination to its [...]

Source: United Airlines New domestic first class seat offers three types of charging outlets, vegan leather upholstery, larger seatback screens and tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens, Italian quartzite cocktail tables and an ergonomist-designed cushion Travelers will start seeing the new United First seat on planes this summer as the airline expects to have the new seat on 200+ planes by late 2026 United has introduced a new domestic first class seat that includes a wireless charging station in every arm rest. The new United First® seat – which also features vegan leather upholstery, 13-inch seatback screens and 18-inch tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens and an ergonomist-designed cushion – debuts on its first 737 this month, and customers will [...]

Source: Air Canada Exclusive 165-seat space located in Terminal 2, features airline's first outdoor terrace, range of premium amenities Lounge provides elevated comfort and convenience to departing San Francisco customers 28th lounge globally with more to come, including at Newark Terminal A this week Editor's Note: A video walkthrough of Air Canada's new Maple Leaf Lounge in San Francisco is available for download here. Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San FranciscoInternational Airport (SFO), the airline's 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S. The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada's first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages, making the [...]

Source: American Airlines The refreshed card will offer cardmembers opportunities to earn valuable credits for select car rentals, ride shares and food delivery as well as travel insurance to help protect customers when travel does not go as planned. Cardmembers will have opportunities to earn more AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points while still enjoying benefits like Admirals Club® membership, priority access and exceptional customer service. In addition to new card benefits, American is elevating its Admirals Club lounge experience with enhanced food offerings, expanded complimentary drink menus and newly redesigned lounge locations in the coming months. American Airlines and Citi announced new benefits for the Citi®/AAdvantage® Executive World Elite Mastercard, adding value for premium cardmembers with a more elevated travel [...]