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American aces the lounge experience in Miami

Source: American Airlines Ready to cheer on fan-favorite tennis stars? American Airlines is welcoming customers traveling for one of the country’s largest tennis tournaments with an elevated experience inside its Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges at Miami International Airport (MIA). The lounges give travelers a calm, premium space to recharge before or after the tournament. A premium experience for event-week travelers The Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges, all located in Concourse D, provide a modern, comfortable environment with thoughtful design and premium amenities. MIA serves as one of American’s international gateways, with an industry-leading network to Latin America and the Caribbean. With more than 400 peak day arrivals, American’s presence in Miami means that travelers from anywhere can enjoy the [...]

2026-03-16T17:47:01+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, strengthening connectivity in Colombia and the Americas

Source: Avianca The wide-body aircraft will operate on strategic routes, boosting the company's expansion and strengthening the Abra Group's presence in the region. Avianca is consolidating its position as the only operator of this model in Colombia, contributing to the growth of tourism and the country's competitiveness. These aircraft are part of the Abra Group's announcement to add seven Airbus A330-900 aircraft. Avianca will add two Airbus A330-900 aircraft to its fleet, joining the 15 wide-body aircraft that currently operate the company's long-haul routes. These aircraft will be based in Colombia, representing a significant investment in the country and reflecting the airline's commitment to strengthening connectivity and tourism, while also supporting the Abra Group's growing presence in medium- and long-haul [...]

2026-03-16T18:13:06+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for February 2026

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for February 2026: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) February 2026 February 2025 % Change ASM (mm) (1)  2,761.8 2,389.9 15.6 % RPM (mm) (2)  2,406.9 2,072.0 16.2 % Load Factor (3)  87.1 % 86.7 % 0.4 p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized. For February 2026, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 15.6%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 16.2% compared to 2025. As a result, the system load factor for [...]

2026-03-16T17:27:58+02:00March 16th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal’s Altitude Film Fest takes cinema to new heights once again

Source: TAP Applications for the new edition of the TAP Air Portugal film festival are now open. The film festival on board TAP Air Portugal will have a new edition, and applications are now open. Until 30 April, short films can be submitted to the third edition of the Altitude Film Fest, which, in 2026, will have a new category dedicated to film students. The Altitude Film Fest continues its mission to promote the best of Portugal and Portuguese culture through the seventh art and artists from all corners of the world. In its first two editions, the festival received more than 400 entries from 45 different countries, which more than 60.000 passengers on board viewed. The short films in [...]

2026-03-12T13:09:10+02:00March 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

FedEx Delivers First-Ever Future of Logistics Intelligence 2026 Report

Source: FedEx FedEx Corp. has released its first-ever Future of Logistics Intelligence Report, amid growing supply chain pressures. The findings reveal that while most organizations have achieved end-to-end shipment visibility, far fewer can turn that data into the insights and actions needed to stay competitive in today’s environment. “Many organizations can see what’s happening in their supply chains, but leaders in the space can predict and act fast enough when it matters most,” said Jason Brenner, senior vice president, digital portfolio at FedEx. “Closing the gap with logistics intelligence, supported by analytics, AI and close partnerships with your carrier, will help organizations move from reacting to disruptions to anticipating them, minimizing impact and delivering a leading customer experience.” The report [...]

2026-03-12T13:17:26+02:00March 13th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

The world of Virgin Atlantic, now in your pocket

Source: Virgin Atlantic New Virgin Atlantic app becomes a personal travel companion from booking to boarding Virgin Atlantic announced the launch of its new mobile app, designed to put the world of Virgin Atlantic in the pocket of every guest, making travel faster, simpler and smarter. Available now, the app brings every trip together in one place. From booking through to boarding and beyond, guests can see upcoming journeys at a glance, manage key travel details and access support in real time. Designed with Flying Club members at its core but accessible to all, the app is simple to use, built with accessibility in mind and focused on keeping personal details secure. Flying Club members can track their points and [...]

2026-03-12T07:15:10+02:00March 12th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Delta debuts interactive way to dream, plan and explore Europe

Source: Delta Air Lines   Delta is unveiling its new Delta Destinations for your Euro Summer 2026, giving customers a new way to discover their perfect European getaway. Anchored by an interactive quiz and a growing collection of curated destination guides, Delta Destinations is designed to inspire customers to explore, dream and plan their summer adventures across Europe’s most iconic and up-and-coming cities served by Delta’s global network. Launching with guides for Amsterdam, Malta, Porto and London, Delta Destinations brings each destination to life through tailored recommendations, local highlights and insider travel tips from Delta people designed to spark curiosity and wanderlust. With travel demand to Europe continuing to grow, our goal with Delta Destinations is to make trip discovery [...]

2026-03-12T08:02:07+02:00March 12th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Elevated travel experience coming to Austin with new Admirals Club lounge

Source: American Airlines   American Airlines is continuing its investment in premium customer experiences and the Austin, Texas, community with plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club®lounge at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS). The new lounge will span more than 12,000 square feet on the west side of the terminal, doubling its current footprint at AUS, and introduce a first for American’s lounge network: an outdoor terrace space. Guests will enjoy expansive views of downtown Austin and the airfield, creating a uniquely local and elevated atmosphere for customers. “As we elevate our presence in Austin, we’re excited to bring a new level of comfort and hospitality to our customers,” said American’s Chief Customer Officer Heather Garboden. “This new Admirals Club® [...]

2026-03-11T18:27:25+02:00March 11th, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Iberia Group will offer nearly 1.2 million seats during the Easter weekend

Source: Iberia Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum are offering 1,175,132 seats and will operate 7,329 flights, 10% more than during the same period in 2025 Frequencies to Budapest, Athens, Prague, and Vienna are being increased, as well as capacity on flights to Rome. Iberia has increased its capacity by 7.6% in Latin America in just one year and will offer more than 3.3 million seats. On March 29, coinciding with the start of the summer season, the daily flight to Newark will be inaugurated. The Iberia Group (Iberia, Iberia Express, and Iberia Regional Air Nostrum) is reinforcing its operations for Easter and has scheduled 7,329 flights between March 27 and April 7, 10% more than during the [...]

2026-03-12T05:55:28+02:00March 11th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and CAE Announced Eight Recipients of the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship

Source: Air Canada   Awarded to Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers Four aspiring commercial pilots become CAE Women in Flight ambassadors Air Canada and CAE, two of Canada's premiere aerospace companies headquartered in Montreal, are pleased to announce today the eight recipients of the seventh edition of the Air Canada and CAE Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship. Each year, up to eight Canadian women studying to become commercial pilots or aircraft maintenance engineers are awarded scholarships to pursue their training. Of these recipients, four aspiring commercial pilots will join the CAE Women in Flight program as ambassadors. "Each year, the Captain Judy Cameron Scholarship allows us to witness the incredible talent, perseverance, and passion of [...]

2026-03-10T05:05:45+02:00March 10th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|