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Delta doubles down on Seattle with new global routes and two new lounges

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is deepening its investment in Seattle with the announcement of new nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Barcelona and Rome, alongside the debut of two new premier lounges at SEA: a luxurious Delta One Lounge and a sophisticated Delta Sky Club. Complementing these enhancements, Delta has secured priority access to 18 gates across Concourses A and B—streamlining operations and ensuring a more seamless, elevated experience for travelers from check-in to takeoff. “Delta’s commitment runs deep in Seattle, from our people on the ground to our global ambitions in the skies,” said Glen Hauenstein, President of Delta Air Lines. “With new international service and the opening of our Delta One Lounge, we’re investing in [...]

2025-06-30T20:26:14+03:00June 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Enhances its rail connections in Germany through Codeshare on Lufthansa Express Rail, operated by Deutsche Bahn

Source: Air Canada Partnership creates seamless and convenient rail connections at Frankfurt Airport Air Canada announced an extension of its codeshare agreement with Lufthansa to include Lufthansa Express Rail services at Frankfurt Airport, operated by Deutsche Bahn. This agreement enables a seamless, intermodal itinerary booked in one reservation, offering greater flexibility, more choice, and added convenience to connect with Air Canada's up to five-times daily flights to Frankfurt Airport. The codeshare expansion enhances Air Canada's international rail and bus intermodal network, which includes intermodal interlining partnerships in seven European countries and South Korea. "Air Canada is very pleased to expand its rail offer in Germany with codeshare on Lufthansa Express Rail, operated by Deutsche Bahn, the Star Alliance's first intermodal [...]

2025-06-27T11:44:25+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Inspires Aviation Careers Among Young Women with the Fourth Edition of “Quiero Ser”

Source: Iberia The initiative is aimed at girls between the ages of 14 and 18. Participants experienced an immersive day in the world of commercial aviation and aircraft maintenance, with visits to flight simulators, the Engine and Component Workshops, the Test Bench, and Hangar 6. Iberia has held a new edition of “Quiero Ser,” its program designed to spark interest in aviation careers among young women, in collaboration with CAE and Technovation Girls. In this fourth edition, 35 participants aged 14 to 18 had the opportunity to explore the world of commercial aviation and aircraft maintenance up close, gaining first-hand insight into the daily work of a pilot, an Aircraft Maintenance Technician (AMT), or an engineer. During the day, the [...]

2025-06-27T11:51:14+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Wine and alpine: American Airlines adds new destinations for travelers to explore more outdoors

Source: American Airlines American’s industry-leading domestic network grows stronger with new service to Sun Valley, Idaho (SUN), and Santa Maria, California (SMX), coming later this year. In addition, customers can also enjoy easier access to Fort Myers, Florida (RSW); Missoula, Montana (MSO); and Santa Fe, New Mexico (SAF), with new flights just in time for the winter holiday season. American has added more than 50 new routes in 2025, giving customers more convenient access to more destinations around the world. While summer is heating up, customers dreaming of skiing down glistening snow-topped slopes, exploring the mesas and mountains of New Mexico or relaxing on the beaches of Southwest Florida will have more options this winter with American Airlines. “American is [...]

2025-06-27T11:22:57+03:00June 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines to elevate the premium travel experience at Miami International Airport with new Flagship lounge and expanded Admirals Club lounge

Source: American Airlines American Airlines continues to invest in the Miami community with its latest plans to build a brand-new Flagship® lounge at Miami International Airport (MIA), along with expanding its Admirals Club®lounge footprint. Once complete, the expansion and upgrades will nearly double the amount of lounge space for American customers traveling through MIA. Additional construction details and timing will be revealed at a later date. “We’re excited to expand and elevate the premium experience for our Flagship®customers and also provide a more spacious and calming environment in our Admirals Club® lounges,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “Our strong partnership with airport leaders and county officials has allowed us to identify solutions that will make our customers’ experience [...]

2025-06-26T09:46:37+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Iberia Group to Operate 1,921 Flights During the First Weekend of Summer

Source: Iberia 266,498 seats available between June 27 and 29 916 short-haul, 778 medium-haul, and 227 long-haul flights scheduled Ten additional charter flights will be operated, mostly linked to cruise operations The ten most popular destinations: Barcelona, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Palma de Mallorca, Ibiza, London, Paris, Rome, Bogotá, and Mexico City The Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Air Nostrum) will operate 1,921 flights from Friday, June 27, to Sunday, June 29, marking the start of the summer holiday travel period. This operational boost translates into 266,498 seats offered on domestic, European, and long-haul flights. Of the total flights scheduled over these three days, 916 are short-haul, 778 medium-haul, and 227 long-haul. In addition to regular flights, Iberia Group has programmed [...]

2025-06-26T09:27:10+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing’s Inadequate ‘Training, Guidance and Oversight’ Led to Mid-Exit Door Plug Blowout on Passenger Jet

Source: NTSB ​​​​FAA cited for ineffective oversight of Boeing’s known recordkeeping issues The National Transportation Safety Board has said the probable cause of last year’s in-flight mid-exit door (MED) plug blowout on a Boeing 737 MAX 9 was Boeing’s failure to “provide adequate training, guidance and oversight” to its factory workers. The NTSB also found the Federal Aviation Administration was ineffective in ensuring Boeing addressed “repetitive and systemic” nonconformance issues associated with its parts removal process. The NTSB also concluded that in the two years before the accident, Boeing’s voluntary safety management system, or SMS, was inadequate, lacked formal FAA oversight, and did not proactively identify and mitigate risks. The investigation found that accurate and ongoing data about overall safety [...]

2025-06-26T10:28:19+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Etihad touches down with daily A380 flights to Toronto

Source: Etihad Flagship aircraft increases capacity by 31%, ahead of Etihad’s 20th anniversary of flying to Canada Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has begun operating its iconic Airbus A380 on daily flights to Toronto, boosting capacity by 31% and marking a new chapter in the airline’s long-standing commitment to Canada ahead of its 20th anniversary. Etihad’s famous big bird was welcomed with a water-cannon salute at Toronto Pearson International Airport on Tuesday 24 June. The upgraded service introduces the unparalleled luxury of Etihad’s flagship A380 aircraft to Canadian skies for the first time. This includes the airline’s award-winning First Apartments and the world’s only three-room suite in the sky, The Residence, offering an exceptional flying experience [...]

2025-06-26T10:24:27+03:00June 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Mobile App Now Gives People More Information About Their Connecting Flight

Source: United Airlines New features are exclusive to United app and include personalized, turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and a heads up if United is able to hold the plane for those with an extra-tight connection Features are an extension of airline's ConnectionSaver back-end technology and provide customers full visibility into connecting flight status During spring beta test phase, more than 350,000 customers used new features, achieving a 98% success rate in making their connection More than 20 million United customers have already booked connecting flights this summer United is ready for peak summer travel season with the official launch of new, personalized mobile app features that make [...]

2025-06-25T15:07:15+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

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|