Source: Delta Air Lines The transition from the 767-400ER to the A330-900 on the Buenos Aires route boosts Delta's capacity by approximately 20% Delta Air Lines has unveiled its state-of-the-art Airbus A330-900neo on the permanent route between Atlanta and Buenos Aires, making it the first airline to introduce this next-generation aircraft in Argentina. The Airbus A330-900neo will also operate on Delta’s seasonal service between New York-JFK and Buenos Aires, available until March 29, 2025. The Airbus A330-900neo offers a range of upgrades designed to make every flight more comfortable and enjoyable. Customers can choose from four distinctive cabin experiences: Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Delta One: Experience a fully reclining seat, luxurious bedding, privacy doors, [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will offer its largest-ever schedule to Augusta Regional Airport, providing up to 1,900 daily seats and a 15% increase in capacity over last year’s Masters. Delta is setting the course for an unforgettable 2025 Masters Tournament, offering its largest-ever schedule to Augusta Regional Airport (AGS). As an official Tournament Partner of the Masters, Delta will provide up to 1,900 daily seats and a 15% increase in capacity over last year’s event, leading the way in connecting golf fans to the action. With blooming azaleas, pimento cheese sandwiches and the world’s best golfers awaiting patrons at Augusta National Golf Club, Delta will provide a remarkable journey to the Masters. “As Delta celebrates its Centennial year, we’re [...]

Source: Alaska Airlines We're continuing to grow in Portland — one of our key West Coast hubs — along with adding new nonstop flights in Oregon to destinations across the state and country. For the first time, we’ll fly daily between Portland and Houston starting this spring. Y’all, for the first time, Alaska Airlines is linking the Rose City to the largest city in Texas. We’re adding a new daily, nonstop flight between Portland and George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston starting May 15, 2025. We’ll also resume twice-daily nonstop service between Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and offer a new route between San Diego and Medford, Oregon. All three routes will fly year-round. Tickets can be purchased now at [...]

Source: Lufthansa The Italian airline ITA Airways is a new member of the Lufthansa Group. The Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and Europe's leading aviation group concluded the transaction today. As a result, the Lufthansa Group has a 41 percent stake in the Italian airline ITA Airways. The remaining 59 percent will initially continue to be held by MEF. The two parties had already agreed in May 2023 that Deutsche Lufthansa AG would acquire a minority stake of 41 percent in ITA Airways. The European Commission had recently approved the participation by approving the remedies on 29 November 2024. Other competition authorities outside the EU have since also approved the participation. The first step of the investment was [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines’ board of directors announced Judith McKenna as its newest member, effective Feb. 7, 2025.  Ms. McKenna most recently served as President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart International until her retirement in January 2024, where she was responsible for all aspects of Walmart’s business outside the United States. “We look forward to welcoming Judith to the Delta board of directors,” said David Taylor, Delta’s non-executive Chair of the Board. “Judith’s deep leadership and global management experience, as well as her relentless passion for care for customers and employees throughout organizations, will contribute meaningfully to Delta’s board.” Ms. McKenna spent 27 years at Walmart in senior roles in the U.S. and internationally, culminating in her [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Photo credit: SALT + AIR Studios Officials reviewed the swell forecast. The conditions, they agreed, checked all the boxes. The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational, widely considered the world’s most prestigious surf event, was a go. On Dec. 22, 2024, Hawaiian Airlines proudly sponsored the elite big wave surfing competition named after legendary waterman and lifeguard Eddie Aikau. The carrier, which has served as the Eddie’s official airline sponsor since 2019, helps ensure event organizers have what they need to host some of the sport’s finest competitors at the iconic Waimea Bay surf break on Oʻahu’s North Shore. The 2024-2025 Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational entered its three-month waiting period on Dec. 17, 2024, and perfect conditions [...]