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The Air Canada Foundation Accepting Applications for 2026 Grants

Source: Air Canada Requests must be submitted by a Canadian registered charity Grants applications will close December 31, 2025 In 2025, the Air Canada Foundation disbursed $1.6 million in support of 38 projects supporting children MONTRÉAL, November 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Air Canada Foundation is excited to welcome applications to its annual grant program. Through this initiative, the Foundation remains deeply committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth by funding programs that deliver meaningful, lasting impact on children and their families from coast to coast to coast. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed project or program will improve and increase access to care, services and eliminate barriers to foster the overall well-being for children [...]

2025-11-13T23:36:19+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Report October 2025: Passengers increased 6.6%, reaching an 88.0% load factor

Source: Viva Viva has announced today its October 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 6.6% compared to October 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.1% and 1.8% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 2.4% compared to October 2024, reflecting an increase of 1.6% in domestic capacity and an increase of 6.2% in international. Load factors stood at 88.0% from 87.7% in 2024, with a load factor of 89.7% and 80.3% in domestic and international, respectively. “October traffic results were solid, with passenger volumes growing 6.6% on a robust 88.0% load factor. This performance confirms the stabilizing demand trends observed in the third quarter [...]

2025-11-13T23:38:30+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Airlines opens ticket sales for new nonstop flights to Italy

Source: Alaska Airlines We'll fly daily, seasonal service to Rome starting on April 28, 2026, on our long-haul, twin-aisle 787-9 aircraft. Book now for airfares to Rome as low as $599 roundtrip. Guests will be welcomed on board with a new global experience, including lie-flat seats, enclosed suites and multi-course dining in Business Class. Alaska Airlines is now selling tickets to Rome from our expanding global gateway in Seattle – another milestone as a growing global airline. We'll offer daily, seasonal summer service between Seattle and Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport in Rome beginning on April 28, 2026. Due to strong guest response, we increased the Seattle-Rome flight frequency from 4 times a week to daily. We're the only [...]

2025-11-13T23:16:24+02:00November 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for October 2025

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for October 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) October 2025 October 2024 % Change ASM (mm)(1) 2,803.0 2,557.4 9.6% RPM (mm)(2) 2,443.6 2,235.5 9.3% Load Factor(3) 87.2% 87.4% -0.2p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized For October 2025, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 9.6%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 9.3% compared to 2024. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 87.2%, 0.2 percentage points [...]

2025-11-13T17:40:28+02:00November 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada and Tilley Turn Wanderlust into a One-of-a-Kind Iconic Hat

Source: Air Canada Air Canada and Tilley come together to celebrate the spirit of exploration Limited-edition Air Canada x Tilley Bucket List Hat drops at Tilley's Toronto flagship store and online Whether your dream destinations are near or far, they can now stay top of mind! Air Canada and heritage outfitter Tilley have teamed up to launch the limited-edition Air Canada x Tilley Bucket List Hat. Combining Tilley's storied craftsmanship with Air Canada's spirit of exploration, this exclusive collaboration puts an innovative twist on an iconic travel hat that's ready to join you in exploring the airline's far-reaching network. "The bucket hat is more than an accessory, it's a timeless symbol of style and exploration," said Joe Mimran, Co-Owner and [...]

2025-11-13T17:21:17+02:00November 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia to Increase Capacity in Brazil by 25% in the First Half of 2026

Source: Iberia Between January and June next year, the airline will offer 72,000 more seats than in the same period of 2025, as announced by Iberia’s CEO, Marco Sansavini, at Espacio Iberia São Paulo 80% of this record growth comes from the addition of two new destinations—Recife and Fortaleza—which will begin operating between December and January with three weekly frequencies each This expansion doubles the number of direct destinations in Brazil from two to four. São Paulo will maintain two daily frequencies, and Rio de Janeiro five weekly flights, with additional capacity thanks to the incorporation of a new Airbus A350 next summer, offering more seats Iberia will close the current year with over 590,000 seats offered; a 27% increase [...]

2025-11-12T17:20:42+02:00November 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

United CEO Scott Kirby to employees: “You have come together to take care of our customers”

Source: United Airlines Last week's FAA directive to cut flights during the government shutdown, which we supported, came without much notice and our team sprang into action – by the end of the day Thursday we had already cut hundreds of flights scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. And many of you worked through the weekend as we planned additional cuts for this week. We acted quickly and strategically, while keeping safety a top priority. And we gave our customers as much notice and flexibility as possible knowing the circumstances were ever-changing. We decided early on to focus on doing what's right for customers and crews without worrying about the expense or short-term financial impact. That meant that United was [...]

2025-11-12T17:17:31+02:00November 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Abra and SKY Airline Announce Preliminary Agreement for Chilean Carrier to Join the Abra Group

Source: Abra Group Abra currently includes operating companies Avianca and Gol, as well as a strategic investment in Wamos Air. The Group spans 140 destinations in more than 25 countries, with a fleet of 300 aircraft, nearly 30,000 employees, and more than 70 million passengers carried annually. This agreement -subject to approval from competition authorities, final documentation, and additional closing conditions- aims to strengthen air connectivity across Latin America and further integrate SKY markets with the region and the world. Under the terms of the agreement, SKY Airline will retain its brand, culture and talent, as is the case today with Avianca, Gol and Wamos Air. During the regulatory approval and closing process, both parties will operate independently, preserving internal [...]

2025-11-12T17:11:36+02:00November 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Spirit Airlines Marks 10-Year Partnership with Honor Flight by Renewing Commitment in Support of South Florida Veterans

Source: Spirit Airlines Spirit Airlines is proud to recommit to its longstanding partnership with Honor Flight South Florida, an all-volunteer organization dedicated to honoring veterans in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties. Since starting the partnership in 2015, Spirit has operated more than 20 honor flights and flown more than 1,000 veterans to visit the memorials in Washington, D.C., built in honor of their brave service. In 2019, Spirit committed to operating four honor flights a year and has continued the cadence ever since, with four honor flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) planned for 2026. “Honor Flight South Florida provides incredibly meaningful experiences for the veterans in our hometown, and we’re honored to continue playing a role in commemorating [...]

2025-11-11T20:13:38+02:00November 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta’s latest travel experience, unpacked

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is introducing Delta Comfort Basic, a new travel experience on sale today in very select markets for travel on or after Nov. 19. This new offering is designed to give customers more choice – allowing them to tailor their journey based on what matters most to them, whether it’s comfort, value or convenience. On sale today for travel on or after Nov. 19, Delta is adding a “Basic” experience to the Delta Comfort product in very select markets. Read the Q&A below for more on Delta Comfort Basic and how it compares to other travel experiences on Delta. Q: What is Delta Comfort Basic? A: Delta Comfort Basic is a new travel experience within the [...]

2025-11-10T18:00:13+02:00November 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|