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A nod to the future: American takes Chicago expansion up a notch with 100 new daily departures this spring

Source: American Airlines American continues to strengthen its network at O’Hare International Airport (ORD) with 100 additional daily departures to more than 75 destinations in time for spring break travel. The airline is adding even more flights for spring, including double the service from ORD to popular spring break destinations — like Las Vegas (LAS); Panama City, Florida (ECP); and Sarasota, Florida (SRQ) — and more than double the flights from ORD to Savannah, Georgia (SAV), and San Francisco (SFO) compared to what was originally available for sale for spring 2026. A year of strategic ORD investments in 2025 sets the stage for American’s record spring break operation, reaching 500 departures from ORD in March and restoring prepandemic levels of [...]

2025-12-31T17:52:28+02:00December 31st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aruba Airport Authority N.V. Partners up with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and iProov to Introduce Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) for U.S.-Bound Travelers.

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA), in partnership with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and iProov, is pleased to announce that Enhanced Passenger Processing (EPP) is now live at Aruba’s U.S. Pre-Clearance facility. After completing hardware installation earlier this week, CBP began processing U.S. citizens using EPP on Tuesday. EPP brings a modern, biometric departure experience designed to make the Pre-Clearance process faster, smoother, and more efficient. Already in use at airports such as Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Dublin Airport, EPP securely verifies traveler identity in seconds, reducing wait times and creating a more seamless flow for departing U.S. citizens returing home.. How EPP Works Through a brief facial biometric scan, EPP matches a traveler to [...]

2025-12-31T17:58:19+02:00December 31st, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

2026 Medallion Status: What to know before year end from Delta

Source: Delta Air Lines SkyMiles® Members can look forward to refreshed Choice Benefits and easy ways to earn MQDs toward 2026 Medallion Status. And with MQD thresholds for 2027 staying the same, Members can plan confidently while making the most of earning opportunities before Dec. 31. As a Centennial year for the books begins to wind down, SkyMiles® Members are making their final moves to secure 2026 Medallion Status before Dec. 31. Learn more about what’s new – and what’s staying the same – when it comes to earning and enjoying elite benefits. From refreshed Choice Benefits to the return of Elevate Your Status and everyday ways to earn beyond the flight, SkyMiles is giving Members more flexibility, more value [...]

2025-12-30T20:05:59+02:00December 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ATR Maintains CDP “B” Score, Strengthening its Commitment to Limit its Environmental Impact

Source: ATR For the third year in a row, ATR has earned a “B” score in CDP’s Climate Change assessment, an achievement that reflects the company’s consistent commitment to transparency, and meaningful action to reduce its environmental footprint.   A Recognised Benchmark for Climate Transparency  CDP (formerly Carbon Disclosure Project) is a globally recognised, independent organisation that assesses companies on the quality and completeness of their climate disclosures, their management of climate-related risks and opportunities, and the robustness of their decarbonisation strategies.  A “B” score reflects Management-level performance, acknowledging structured and effective actions to monitor, reduce and govern environmental impact across the organisation.  Maintaining this score for three years in a row underscores the consistency of our approach and the strength of our long-term low-carbon-roadmap.  ATR’s Commitment to Decarbonising Regional [...]

2025-12-29T00:06:01+02:00December 30th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Airbus to lead Spain’s new combat training system

Source: Airbus The Spanish Ministry of Defence has selected Airbus Defence and Space to lead the development and implementation of the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new combat Integrated Training System (ITS-C). The contract, led jointly by Airbus, as national coordinator for Spain, and Turkish Aerospace as the manufacturer of the HÜRJET Jet Trainer, has as its primary objective the replacement of the current F-5 aircraft fleet and the coverage of the entire advanced training process for Spanish combat pilots. This encompasses the acquisition of 30 HÜRJET Jet Trainer from Turkish Aerospace, the conversion of the fleet with Spanish content according to the customer's requirements, the creation of an Aircraft Conversion Centre in Spain, the refurbishment of the Training Centre [...]

2025-12-30T19:46:07+02:00December 30th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Doubling down on DFW: American further strengthens its Flagship hub

Source: American Airlines A reimagined schedule at the airline’s largest and most important hub enhances the customer experience at nearly every touchpoint. Adjustments to scheduled flight times drive greater certainty for customers, improved and more desirable departure times and more seamless journeys. Schedule enhancements and ongoing investments continue to improve the overall airport experience. American’s track record of recovering from irregular operations better than any other airline is further bolstered with investments in remote deplaning resources. American Airlines is fundamentally changing the way it does business at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), the airline’s largest hub, and the airline’s customers will soon benefit from those changes in a meaningful way. DFW has an outsized impact on the rest of [...]

2025-12-28T23:44:47+02:00December 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United Added New Features to Award-Winning Mobile App Like Virtual Gate, Club Recommendation Tool and Real-Time Bag Tracker

Source: United Airlines United has launched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel experience on the world's largest airline*: 'Virtual Gate' gives customers real-time updates about which groups are boarding and a progress bar that shows how many people have boarded, eliminating the need to wait around the gate area. United Club 'closest and best' feature recommends nearby United Club locations based on proximity to travelers' gates and available capacity, with capacity insights initially offered at ORD and rolling out to additional airports in 2026. An upgraded mobile bag tracking feature includes a package-delivery-style tracker that shows real-time locations throughout the journey. Personalized updates include guidance on traveling [...]

2025-12-28T23:39:21+02:00December 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

New year, new adventures: British Airways January sale takes off with savings on flights and holidays

Source: British Airways British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their January sale, offering savings on flights and holidays for 2026 Top offers include return flights to New York from £388 and Orlando from £397 British Airways Holidays customers can book discounted packages to the Caribbean including Cancun and Barbados British Airways and British Airways Holidays have today launched their January sale, running until 27 January 2026. Customers can kick off the year in style with great discounts on flights and holiday packages to destinations worldwide, perfect for banishing the winter blues. The sale features savings on getaways to some of the most-searched holiday destinations this year and those featured in British Airways Holidays’ recent Travel Trends Report, including New York, Orlando, Dubai, the Maldives and Barbados. [...]

2025-12-28T23:52:24+02:00December 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Boeing Donated $500,000 to Support Flooding Recovery in Puget Sound

Source: Boeing Boeing is donating $500,000 from the Boeing Charitable Trust to assist with recovery efforts in the aftermath of severe flooding in the Puget Sound area. Funding will go to the following organizations supporting recovery and relief efforts: $250,000 for the American Red Cross Northwest Region $250,000 for the Community Foundation of Snohomish County “In this time of urgent need, we stand alongside our Puget Sound communities and our employees impacted by this historic flooding,” said Bill McSherry, vice president of Boeing Government Operations. “With more than 65,000 teammates in Washington state, we are committed to supporting our partners on the ground who are providing immediate aid and beginning the process of recovery.” “Boeing’s generosity and long-standing partnership with [...]

2025-12-28T23:35:02+02:00December 29th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Southwest Airlines and Turkish Airlines to Partner in Transatlantic Travel Beginning in January 2026

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines has announced a partnership with Turkish Airlines is scheduled to begin in early 2026 to offer travelers around the globe one-ticket, transatlantic journeys between the United States and Istanbul unlocking onward connections across both carriers’ networks. Turkish Airlines flies to more than 350 destinations in 132 countries from its global hub, Istanbul Airport, including ten airports in the United States served by Southwest. International travelers will be able to seamlessly connect through those shared gateway airports on tickets that will become available next year through Turkish Airlines, travel agents, and travel websites. “Both Southwest and Turkish Airlines are known for the warmth of our Employees, the authenticity of our Hospitality, and the reliability of our [...]

2025-12-26T19:51:50+02:00December 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|