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Hawaiian Airlines’ Newest Featured Chef Jason Peel Brings a Taste of Home to 30,000 Feet

Source: Hawaiian Airlines At Hawaiian Airlines, we believe travel should be a journey for all the senses — including your taste buds. That’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Chef Jason Peel of Nami Kaze Hawaiʻi as the newest chef in our Featured Chef Series. Now through the end of November, his homegrown, island-style take on our First Class menu will be served on flights from Hawaiʻi to the U.S. continent (except BOS and JFK). From Kaua‘i to the Skies  Born and raised on Kaua‘i, Chef Jason's culinary journey is a blend of humble beginnings, global experiences and a deep love for Hawai‘i. With Japanese and Irish heritage, his cooking reflects a fusion of cultures and a reverence for tradition. After graduating from the acclaimed culinary program at Oʻahu's Kapi‘olani Community [...]

2025-07-17T08:43:18+03:00July 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta launches first-ever Salt Lake City (Utah)–Lima flight

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is expanding its global network with a historic milestone: The launch of its first-ever nonstop service from Salt Lake City (SLC) to South America. From December 4, 2025, through January 25, 2026, Delta will operate daily flights to Lima, Peru (LIM), offering customers in the region direct access to one of South America's most vibrant capital cities. "This new route is a significant milestone for Delta and our customers in Salt Lake City and throughout the Mountain West," said Paul Baldoni, Senior Vice President of Network Planning. "With this expanded connectivity through our Salt Lake City hub, we're proud to offer a faster, more convenient way to reach Lima and other major cities across South [...]

2025-07-17T08:10:20+03:00July 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Reports Second-Quarter Profit, Sees Third-Quarter Positive Inflection in Both Supply and Demand

Source: United Airlines Airline expects less geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainty in second half of 2025, with demand inflection beginning in early July with a 6 point acceleration in booking demand Published industry schedules show a supply inflection beginning in mid-August, similar to schedule changes in 2024 Updated full-year adjusted diluted earnings per share1 guidance of $9.00 to $11.00 Q2 diluted earnings per share of $2.97; adjusted diluted earnings per share2 of $3.87 versus guidance range of $3.25 to $4.25 — United grew both earnings and pre-tax margin in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2024 United's operation continues to execute strongly: Q2 consolidated on-time departures and seat cancellation rate were its best post-pandemic scores for [...]

2025-07-17T07:55:42+03:00July 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Transat Announces Non-Stop Route Between Toronto and Istanbul Starting Next December and a Partnership with Turkish Airlines to Enhance Connectivity

Source: Air Transat Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax Word Airline Awards, will launch a new year-round non-stop route between Toronto and Istanbul. Starting December 6th, the service will operate twice weekly, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. Air Transat and Turkish Airlines have also established an interline partnership aimed at strengthening air service between Canada and Türkiye, while offering travel options to destinations across the Middle East, Asia and Africa. With the commencement of newly introduced direct flights, both airlines will be able to provide enriched services for the passengers through this partnership. Since 2024, Istanbul has been accessible visa-free to Canadian citizens, and it attracts millions of visitors every year thanks to its unique heritage, [...]

2025-07-17T09:07:06+03:00July 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Star Alliance – World’s Best Airline Alliance at 2025 Skytrax Awards

Source: Air Canada Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge also honoured as the World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge for the second year running 14 Star Alliance member airlines claim a total of 62 top awards Star Alliance was once again voted the World's Best Airline Alliance for the fourth consecutive year at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, taking its total tally of the title to 13 times out of 18 when the category was first introduced in 2005. The Star Alliance Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport Lounge also retained its title as the World's Best Airline Alliance Lounge – marking a second consecutive win since its inauguration in October 2023. Marking the milestone, Star Alliance Chief Executive [...]

2025-07-15T23:15:00+03:00July 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Enhanced benefit: $99 Companion Fare now boarding on Hawaiian Airlines’ North America flights

Source: Alaska Airlines Another enhanced benefit is coming your way! Alaska Airlines' Famous Companion Fare™ is now redeemable on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, including Hawaiʻi. Summary Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and Alaska Airlines Visa® Business cardholders can now use their Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, including Hawaiʻi. The enhanced benefit is another addition to our upcoming new, combined single loyalty program for Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. You asked, we listened! A benefit Alaska Airlines cardholders have been asking for is now available. Starting today, Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® and Alaska Airlines Visa® Business1 cardholders can use their Companion Fare on Hawaiian Airlines flights within North America, including the state of Hawaiʻi. Alaska’s Famous Companion [...]

2025-07-15T23:13:53+03:00July 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for June 2025

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for June 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) June 2025 June 2024 % Change ASM (mm) (1)  2,654.3 2,521.9 5.3% RPM (mm) (2)  2,322.3 2,185.1 6.3% Load Factor (3)  87.5% 86.6% 0.8p.p. 1. Available seat miles – represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2. Revenue passenger miles – represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers 3. Load factor – represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized For June 2025, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 5.3%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 6.3% compared to 2024. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 87.5%, 0.8 percentage [...]

2025-07-15T22:30:24+03:00July 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Results for June 2025: Passengers increased 6.1%, reaching an 86.0% load factor

Source: Viva An increase of 6.1% in domestic and 9.8% in international in terms of seat miles (ASMs) were achieved. Viva announced its June 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 6.1% compared to June 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 5.8% and 9.2% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 6.8% compared to June 2024, reflecting an increase of 6.1% and 9.8% in domestic and international, respectively. Load factors reached 86.0% compared to 88.7% in 2024, with a load factor mix of 87.1% and 80.9% in domestic and international, respectively. “June delivered solid traffic performance with passengers increasing 6.1% YoY and a load factor [...]

2025-07-15T22:25:14+03:00July 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Has Announced New Non-stop Flights To Dominica From Puerto Rico Starting Next August

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines announces that effective August 15, 2025, customers will enjoy non-stop service between Dominica and Puerto Rico, up to 3 times weekly. Additionally, the airline has increased non-stop flights between Dominica and Trinidad as part of its enhanced commercial schedule. These additional flights facilitate seamless on-ward connections to/from New York. BETWEEN DOMINICA AND PUERTO RICO– STARTING AUGUST 15 BETWEEN DOMINICA AND TRINDAD – STARTING AUGUST 15 BETWEEN DOMINICA AND NEW YORK – STARTING AUGUST 15 These flights are available for booking via the airline’s website, Call Center and its travel partners. This latest adjustment reflects the airline’s continued commitment to respond to customer feedback and regional travel needs. The updated schedule will make travel between Dominica, Puerto Rico, [...]

2025-07-15T03:00:04+03:00July 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viasat Providing Advanced Satellite Internet Connectivity To Aeromexico’s Embraer E190 Fleet

Source: Embraer Embraer , Viasat, Inc., and Aeromexico have announced installation of advanced in-flight internet connectivity on Aeromexico’s E190 jets, further integrating the airline’s fleet with fast Wi-Fi for its customers. High speed satellite connectivity via Viasat’s global Ka-band network will allow Aeromexico passengers on these aircraft to stream movies and television, watch live sports, access the internet, send emails, and connect to their social networks while onboard. So far, six Aeromexico Embraer E190 aircraft are equipped with Viasat’s advanced Wi-Fi technology, enabling customers to enjoy fast and reliable internet connectivity. Installation of Viasat’s in-flight Wi-Fi solution on a remaining 28 aircraft, totaling 34 E190s, is ongoing.  Andres Castañeda, Chief Digital and Customer Experience Officer & EVP in Aeromexico said [...]

2025-07-15T03:24:01+03:00July 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|