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Delta deepens LAX investment with new service to Hong Kong and Chicago

Source: Delta Air Lines Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX underscore Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel. Delta is expanding its reach from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with two new nonstop routes: daily service to Hong Kong (HKG) beginning June 6, 2026, and three daily flights to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) starting June 7, 2026. These additions underscore Delta’s continued investment in LAX as a premier coastal gateway for both international and domestic travel. “Launching service to Hong Kong and Chicago from LAX strengthens our presence in two of the world’s most dynamic markets,” said Paul Baldoni, SVP of Network Planning. “As the largest global carrier at [...]

2025-07-18T21:27:45+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

KLM adds two more weekly flights to Aruba from Amsterdam

Source: Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport Aruba Airport Authority Welcomes Expansion of KLM’s Winter Schedule with Additional Amsterdam Flights Oranjestad, Aruba – July 2025 – Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is excited to welcome the expansion of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ winter schedule, which includes two additional weekly flights between Amsterdam and Aruba via Bonaire. This milestone strengthens Aruba’s air connectivity with Europe and highlights Aruba Airport’s ongoing commitment to route development and strategic partnerships. The added service will operate on Fridays and Sundays from December 15, 2025, through March 27, 2026, bringing the total number of KLM flights to Aruba to nine per week during the winter season. The new flights will be operated using Airbus A330-200 aircraft, each [...]

2025-07-18T21:18:48+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

United Set to Hire More Special Olympics Athletes As Customer Service Ambassadors

Source: United Airlines Airline expands industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark, bringing total to 28 hires across all seven hubs NFL hall of famer Jerry Rice suits up in San Francisco to help recruit and 'train' with current United SOSAs United SOSA duties include welcoming customers in the airport lobby and helping them find check-in kiosks, bag check locations and navigate security lines  United announced that it will expand the industry's only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline's hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of [...]

2025-07-18T21:22:48+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet

Source: Boeing Flag carrier of Bahrain to grow its all-787 widebody fleet for expanding international network Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joined Boeing and Gulf Air to announce the agreement Boeing and Gulf Air have announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S. Bahrain Minister of Finance and National Economy Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard [...]

2025-07-18T21:26:20+03:00July 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

ALPA asks Congress to reject the nomination of Jeffrey Anderson as the new United States’ Permanent Representative to ICAO

Source: ALPA The Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), issued the following statement after Jeffrey Anderson was nominated to serve as ambassador to the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO): “The United States is the world’s leader in aviation safety, and the ICAO Ambassador is critical to America maintaining its global leadership role. Unfortunately, the Administration’s nominee is unqualified to fulfill this mission. “Unlike the last Senate confirmed ICAO Ambassador, Capt. Sully Sullenberger, Mr. Anderson fails the basic experience and qualifications test and could set back America’s aviation leadership for years to come. In fact, it appears that Mr. Anderson’s only real qualification for the post is his support of a position—raising the mandatory pilot retirement age—that would leave the United [...]

2025-07-18T21:45:35+03:00July 18th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI-LAC Welcomes Dimark as Newest World Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to welcome Dimark S.A. as the newest member of its World Business Partner (WBP) program, reinforcing our commitment to driving innovation, efficiency, and collaboration across the airport ecosystem. Headquartered in Poland, Dimark is a global leader in advanced baggage handling systems (BHS) with more than 25 years of experience designing, manufacturing, and implementing cutting-edge automation solutions in over 50 airports worldwide. Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC, stated, "We are delighted to welcome Dimark to the ACI-LAC family. Their deep expertise in airport automation and commitment to operational excellence will undoubtedly contribute to the transformation and modernization of airport infrastructure across our region." As a newly joined [...]

2025-07-17T07:59:57+03:00July 17th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

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|