Source: American Airlines Get ready, Philly — American Airlines is about to change the way customers pre-game for their flights. This summer, the brand-new Flagship® lounge at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) will be more than just a place to relax. It’ll be a destination in itself — and an exclusive gateway to the city for those traveling through PHL.   American carried more than 19 million customers through PHL in 2024, with 355+ peak-day departures to more than 120 destinations. This summer, American will launch five inaugural routes, including flights to Milan and Edinburgh. And leading the charge in the kitchen? James Beard Award Semifinalist® Chef Randy Rucker, the culinary mind behind River Twice and Little Water. Those who’ve dined [...]

Source: Air Canada Airline to be the launch customer for new Airbus XL bins New design provides larger overhead bins with 15% more bag capacity Air Canada today announced that it will be the launch customer for the Airbus Airspace cabin on the A220 family of aircraft, giving customers more overhead storage space. The first aircraft to receive the new bins are scheduled to be delivered early in 2026. The A220 Airspace cabin features new XL bins, increasing the overhead capacity of bags by more than 15%, and will also include a new ceiling design and lighting. The introduction of the new Airspace cabin has been timed to coincide with additional Air Canada upgrades including an updated cabin interior and [...]

Source: American Airlines Spring is in the air — and on customers’ plates — thanks to the latest refresh of the James Beard Foundation menu offerings, exclusively available in American Airlines Flagship® lounges. This season, customers visiting the Flagship® lounge and Flagship® First Dining can expect a vibrant lineup of chef-crafted dishes that bring bold flavors, taking customers on a culinary journey before departing their city of origin. So arrive hungry and depart inspired. What we’re bringing to the table: Fresh, seasonal ingredients — think crisp greens, bright citrus and vibrant herbs that celebrate the flavors of spring Globally inspired dishes — from soulful Southern comfort and Mediterranean spice to Japanese-Californian fusion, each dish reflects a unique culinary perspective Restaurant-quality [...]

Source: Air Canada Entry for Italy's national carrier expected in early 2026 SINGAPORE and ROME, April 4, 2025 /CNW/ - ITA Airways has officially received approval to start the integration process into Star Alliance following a verdict by the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board (CEB). Building on its induction into the Lufthansa Group earlier this year, this decision paves the way for its much anticipated entry into the world's largest airline alliance. The onboarding process will now move at full throttle. Celebrating the milestone, Star Alliance Chief Executive Officer Theo Panagiotoulias stated: "In early 2026, ITA Airways is expected to officially join the Star Alliance network as a full member. The decision by our Chief Executive Board underscores the strong [...]

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced the appointment of Anthony (Tony) J. Richmond as Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs, and Chief Legal Officer, effective May 5. In this role, Richmond will serve on the airline’s senior leadership team and report to American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Tony has been an important advisor to our airline for more than 15 years, and we are excited to have him step into this critical leadership role,” said Isom. “Given his knowledge of our team, our airline and the industry, this will be a seamless transition. We look forward to all the great things Tony and our legal team will do for American in the years to come.” Richmond will lead [...]

Source: Air Canada Four weekly flights linking Canada's capital city to the UK's largest airport and international gateway Wide array of connections at Heathrow across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa Air Canada will serve London Heathrow from six Canadian cities, with up to 63 weekly flights in summer 2025 Air Canada marked the resumption of its international flights linking Canada'scapital city with the United Kingdom's largest airport and international gateway. A celebration in Ottawa was attended by airline representatives and stakeholders prior to the departure of AC888 from Ottawa to London Heathrow onboard the airline's flagship Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. "We are thrilled to resume our Ottawa trans-Atlantic services linking Canada's capital city and London Heathrow, home to one of the world's most iconic travel destinations [...]

Source: Iberia The Management Committee will once again have an independent Customer Division, headed by Beatriz Guillén. Diego Fernández also joins the Management Committee as chief of Strategy, Transformation and Sustainability. Iberia is reinforcing its structure to be able to deploy its next strategic plan, the 2030 Flight Plan, more effectively, which the company will present in June. The airline is embarking on a new stage of transformation with the ambition of boosting its business to its full potential. To this end, it is announcing the internal promotion of two of its executives who will occupy two new positions on its Management Committee: Customer Division, headed by Beatriz Guillén. Strategy, Transformation and Sustainability Division, headed by Diego Fernández. The Customer [...]

Source: Hawaiian Airlines As the first cherry blossoms of the season began to bloom, 20 Tech Ops employees from Hawaiian and Alaska Airlines embarked on a special annual visit to Holy Family Home, an orphanage in Osaka, Japan. Since 2017, the Hawaiian Airlines Tech Ops team has journeyed over 4,000 miles from Honolulu to support Holy Family Home through Team Kōkua, the airline's employee volunteer group. Aligning with Tech Ops’ annual international maintenance leadership gathering, these visits have evolved into a heartfelt tradition — demonstrating a deep commitment to nurturing the community, fostering cultural exchange and spreading the spirit of aloha. Following World War II, the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul established Holy Family Home in Osaka [...]