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United Expects Biggest Summer Yet at Chicago O’Hare, Growing to Record 750 Flights Per Day

Source: United Airlines Airline will fly nonstop from ORD to 222 destinations, including 47 international and 175 U.S. cities – five new nonstops coming to midwestern destinations, reinforcing ORD's position as the premier Midwest hub United led major carriers in on-time ORD arrivals in 2025; travelers on the next largest competitor at ORD were nearly twice as likely to have their flight cancelled as United customers Customer experience at ORD includes access to five United Club locations, in addition to a redesigned United Polaris Lounge, as well as a growing number of aircraft with seatback screens, larger overhead bins, Bluetooth connectivity and free Starlink Wi-Fi for MileagePlus members To support the airline's growth and continued focus on operational excellence, United [...]

2026-01-28T04:54:31+02:00January 28th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air Lease Announces Delivery of First of Five New Boeing 737 Aircraft to Air Canada

Source: Air Lease Further to a long-term lease agreement entered into in 2023, today Air Lease announced the delivery of one new Boeing 737-8 aircraft to Air Canada. This is the first of five 737-8 aircraft scheduled to deliver to the airline in 2026 from Air Lease. “Air Lease is pleased to deliver from our orderbook this first of five Boeing 737-8 aircraft on lease to our long-time customer, Air Canada,” said John L. Plueger, Chief Executive Officer and President of Air Lease. “This 737-8 joins Air Canada’s diverse and expanding fleet of the most modern, fuel-efficient aircraft.” Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including the [...]

2026-01-27T11:54:02+02:00January 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News, OTHERS|

A note to customers from Heather Garboden, American Airlines’ Chief Customer Officer

Source: American Airlines The last 48 hours have been incredibly challenging for those flying through Winter Storm Fern, which continues to present travel challenges across the country. On behalf of everyone at American, I want to assure you it’s been all hands on deck to keep our operation moving. Five of our nine hubs have been significantly impacted by this large and disruptive storm. Our largest hub at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which touches a significant number of the flights we operate each day, was hit particularly hard with record-setting conditions. Fern is also impacting cities that don’t typically have the infrastructure in place to manage these conditions, which in turn has led to staffing issues as team [...]

2026-01-27T11:28:27+02:00January 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Tickets now on sale for Hops in the Hangar, Delta Flight Museum’s annual fundraiser

Source: Delta Air Lines Sip suds from more than 50 of Georgia’s best craft breweries under the wing of a 767 jet and other historic aircraft while experiencing the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum located at Delta’s world headquarters in Atlanta. Hops in the Hangar – A Night of Beer, Bites and Banter, Delta Flight Museum’s annual fundraising event that celebrates the best craft brews and aviation history, will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, and tickets are now on sale on the Delta Flight Museum events page. Sip suds from more than 50 of Georgia’s best craft breweries under the wing of a 767 jet and other historic aircraft while experiencing the newly renovated Delta Flight Museum located at [...]

2026-01-26T19:56:14+02:00January 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Air France launches direct flights between Los Angeles, New York and the French Riviera for the Cannes Film Festival and Cannes Lions Festival

Source: Air France   As a long-standing partner of the Cannes Film Festival, Air France will once again be operating special direct flights between Los Angeles and Nice in May 2026. These special flights will give travellers from the US the opportunity to discover the French Riviera in spring and enjoy the excitement of its famous international film festival. In June, there will also be special flights between New York-JFK and Nice, for the Cannes Lions Festival, taking place from June 22 to 26, 2026. Flight schedule for Los Angeles – Nice flights (in local time) May 11, 2026: flight AF041 – leaves Los Angeles at 14:00, arrives in Nice at 10:35 the following day; May 25, 2026: flight AF040 [...]

2026-01-26T20:21:53+02:00January 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American adds 3,000 additional seats — a total of more than 6,200 — to minimize the storm’s disruption

Source: American Airlines With Winter Storm Fern’s expected impact to the Charlotte, North Carolina, area, American Airlines added extra flights between Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) to help customers continue their journeys as winter weather impacts travel across the country. In addition to the flexibility provided by the airline’s travel alert, American will add 3,000 additional seats on the airline’s CLT-ORD route on Saturday, Jan. 24. This latest increase builds on the more than 3,200 seats previously announced at the airline’s Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) hub, bringing total added capacity during Winter Storm Fern to more than 6,200 seats as the storm disrupts operations across much of American’s network. By adding capacity [...]

2026-01-26T20:23:55+02:00January 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Epic Snow, Ramen, Legendary Beer: Air Canada Unveils its First-Ever Winter Seasonal Service to Sapporo

Source: Air Canada Only non-stop service linking Sapporo to North America, starts in December 2026 Three times weekly flights from YVR, reinforcing Air Canada's trans-Pacific hub as North America's 2nd largest Pacific gateway Unlocks a sought-after global leisure destination for customers and Aeroplan Members  Air Canada has announced the only non-stop flights from North America to Sapporo will begin December 2026, in time for travellers to experience Japan's world-recognized winter activities and experiences. Air Canada's new service will bring travellers directly to Japan's Hokkaido prefecture and the area's exceptional powder conditions, the renowned Sapporo Snow Festival, relaxing hot springs, and authentic culinary adventures. This new addition further boosts Air Canada's extensive international network and positions the airline as the carrier [...]

2026-01-22T07:47:07+02:00January 23rd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Delta President Glen Hauenstein to retire after storied career

Source: Delta Air Lines Hauenstein pioneered the transformation of Delta’s global network, pricing and premium strategy over two decades. Joe Esposito, a 35-year Delta veteran, has been named E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty. In a memo to Delta people, Delta CEO Ed Bastian announced that Glen Hauenstein, Delta’s president, will retire on Feb. 28, after a career of extraordinary leadership and service to Delta and the industry. With Hauenstein's retirement, Joe Esposito will become Delta’s new E.V.P. – Chief Commercial Officer, overseeing network planning, revenue management, sales and loyalty, Bastian said. “Glen’s vision and strategic mindset have been essential in transforming Delta into the leading global airline we are today,” Bastian said [...]

2026-01-21T05:25:06+02:00January 22nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Tropic Air Welcomes Final Aircraft in Fleet Expansion

Source: Tropic Air   Tropic Air’s most recent factory-new Grand Caravan EX aircraft, V3-HJE (Hotel Juliet Echo), is the fifth and final aircraft in its order of five delivered for the 2025-2026 Fleet Expansion Initiative, bringing the airline’s all-Caravan fleet to 15 aircraft, the youngest in Belize, and across the region, and reinforcing a strategic investment in modern, reliable and resilient operations that enhance safety, performance, and the passenger experience. “This investment is ultimately about our customers and passengers,” said Max Greif, CEO of Tropic Air. “By continuing to invest in factory-new aircraft, we are strengthening the reliability of our operation and ensuring we deliver the consistent, high-quality service our passengers expect and deserve. These aircraft allow us to serve [...]

2026-01-22T15:40:18+02:00January 22nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United Airlines Q4 and Full Year EPS Beat Wall Street Expectations, With Full Year EPS Up Year-Over-Year

Source: United Airlines Delivered FY25 diluted earnings per share of $10.20 up 8% year-over-year; adjusted diluted earnings per share1of $10.62 up year-over-year and expects to be the only U.S. airline to grow adjusted EPS1 for FY25 Q4 diluted earnings per share of $3.19; adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $3.10 — within initial guidance range of $3.00 to $3.50 Q4 revenue of $15.4 billion was the highest quarterly revenue in United history and highest quarterly unit revenue for 2025 Flew a record 181 million passengers and ranked #2 in on-time departures for the year, with the lowest seat cancellation rate in company history United continues to win brand-loyal customers with new and updated aircraft and investments in infrastructure and technology [...]

2026-01-21T05:29:25+02:00January 22nd, 2026|AIRLINES, News|