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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|

Etraveli Group and Frontier Airlines Partner to Expand NDC Distribution and Enhance the Travel Booking Experience

Source: Frontier Airlines Etraveli Group, a world-leading tech platform for selling flights and providing flight content distribution, and Frontier Airlines, America's Low Fare Airline, today announced the successful launch of a direct connection via IATA's New Distribution Capability (NDC). This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering a more personalized, intuitive and efficient shopping experience to travelers worldwide. Through this partnership, Etraveli Group gains direct access to Frontier's NDC content, including real-time fares, ancillary products, and bundles, enabling customers across Etraveli Group's OTA brands and B2B partners to book Frontier flights with greater flexibility and choice. The agreement comes as airlines increasingly adopt NDC to improve the digital shopping journey for travelers using agency platforms. With Etraveli Groups' [...]

2025-10-22T20:16:20+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Shared Responsibility: The Role of Governments and Industry in Unlocking Latin America’s Air Transport Potential

Source: ALTA At a time when the region reaches its highest level of air connectivity, with more than 6,200 active routes and 194 new ones added over the past year, Latin America’s aviation leaders gather at the 21st ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum 2025 with a clear message: aviation is not a luxury — it is a necessity that drives economic development. And, as such, it demands shared responsibility. According to Peter Cerdá, ALTA’s CEO, Latin America and the Caribbean are more connected than ever, but high taxes, limited infrastructure, and excessive regulation continue to constrain their potential. “We are not asking for privileges, only clear and fair rules. If we act with vision and urgency, we can carry [...]

2025-10-21T05:08:38+03:00October 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

5 things to know about deicing at American Airlines

Source: American Airlines While leaves may still be turning, aircraft deicing is already underway. The season, which began Oct. 1, runs through the spring across American’s network. While deicing can add a few extra minutes to the usual pre-departure routine, it’s critical to keep American’s network — and customers — moving safely and efficiently in the winter months.   Preparation starts months in advance American begins preparing for deicing season well before the first snowflake falls. Planning typically starts in the summer. This means updating procedures, training staff, inspecting and maintaining equipment and procuring deicing fluids. The goal is to ensure readiness at all airports that conduct deicing so when winter weather hits, teams can respond quickly and effectively without [...]

2025-10-21T05:29:04+03:00October 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta celebrates 1,000 Days to LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games with commitment to plant 1,000 trees in Los Angeles ahead of Opening Ceremonies

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is kicking off the countdown to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a tree planting event in collaboration with Delta Community Engagement partner, TreePeople. The countdown to LA28 has officially begun! With 1,000 days remaining before Los Angeles welcomes the world for the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, all eyes are on the city and Angelenos as they prepare to host the Olympic Games for the third time and the Paralympic Games for the first time. Delta, the Official Airline of Team USA and inaugural Founding Partner of LA28, is kicking off the countdown in collaboration with Delta Community Engagement partner, TreePeople. This celebratory event and tree planting marks the milestone with the first [...]

2025-10-21T05:38:09+03:00October 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Jetsetting to Seoul with Alaska and Hawaiian’s premium offerings

Source: Alaska Airlines Travel writer Ali Wunderman experienced our nonstop Seattle-Seoul service, now operating five times weekly on our Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The author shares her journey with Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, highlighting her favorite moments of elevated comfort — from unwinding in our lie-flat suites to enjoying the spaciousness of extra legroom. If you’ve only got a weekend to experience Seoul, you want every minute — and every mile — to pull its weight. That’s how to squeeze a two-day micro-adventure out of a journey on Hawaiian Airlines: stretch out in spacious Extra Comfort seats (soon to be renamed Premium Class) on the outbound flight and treat myself to luxurious lie-flat Business Class suites on the way back [...]

2025-10-21T05:20:01+03:00October 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and Citi launch the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

Source: American Airlines Mid-tier credit card enhances travel with access to premium benefits American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard launched a new mid-tier travel rewards credit card for travelers who fall between the occasional vacationer and the frequent flyer. Cardmembers can unlock over $750 in value, including four Admirals Club® Globe™ passes, each valid for 24 hours, rich opportunities to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points toward status and more. The new card joins the growing Citi® / AAdvantage® portfolio, rounding out the suite of co-branded credit cards.  American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today unveiled the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® — a new entry in the travel credit card market that reimagines what mid-tier means with access to premium benefits. [...]

2025-10-20T20:48:17+03:00October 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and TELUS unite rewards programs to bring more value to Canadians through linked loyalty platforms

Source: WestJet WestJet and TELUS, two of Canada's most trusted and iconic brands, have linked their loyalty programs to deliver industry-leading value and flexibility to their members. Starting today, WestJet Rewards and TELUS Rewards members who link their accounts can earn, transfer and redeem points across the programs, unlocking exclusive travel and connectivity benefits. They will also automatically receive WestJet seat selection vouchers and TELUS Roaming Passes, helping them travel comfortably and stay connected. The linked loyalty platforms means members who link their accounts can: earn WestJet points on their TELUS bills; redeem WestJet points towards their TELUS services and the TELUS Rewards catalogue; and convert their TELUS Rewards points into WestJet points, unlocking flights, vacation packages and more through [...]

2025-10-17T16:54:31+03:00October 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|