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Atlas Air and Etihad Cargo Announce New Long-Term Partnership

Source: Atlas Air Atlas Air to Provide Dedicated 777 Freighter Capacity to Support Etihad Cargo’s Growth Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Atlas Air will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning in August, the aircraft will initially serve routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid. The partnership comes at a time of growing demand for general air cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals and perishable products across Asia, the Middle [...]

2025-08-28T22:10:34+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

WestJet announces new interline agreement with Copa Airlines, expanding connectivity across Latin America

Source: WestJet New partnership unlocks seamless connections between Canada and 37 destinations across the Americas, including Colombia, Brazil, Argentina and more WestJet announced a new interline partnership agreement with Copa Airlines, significantly enhancing connectivity across both carriers' networks. The agreement allows WestJet guests to seamlessly travel beyond its newly announced destination, Panama City, with access to 37 Copa Airlines destinations across Central and South America. Additionally, Copa guests travelling north will gain access to WestJet's extensive North American network. "Building on the announcement of our new direct service from Calgary to Panama City, this new interline partnership agreement will increase access to destinations across Central and South America for Canadian travellers," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial [...]

2025-08-28T22:15:38+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal with net income of 37.5 million in the second quarter

Source: TAP Revenue increased by 1.7% compared to the same period last year. EBIDTA of 256 million euros. TAP carried 4.4 million passengers, an increase of 4.5% compared to the second quarter of 2024. Load Factor improved by 2.3 p.p., reaching 85% in the quarter. TAP Air Portugal achieved a net INCOME of EUR 37.5 million in the second quarter of 2025 (2Q25). The airline has thus reaffirmed its commitment to the path of recovery, financial sustainability and structural transformation it has been following in recent years, recording a solid recovery in 2Q25 after a challenging first quarter. In 2Q25, operating revenue increased by 1.7% year-on-year, totalling EUR 1,131.7 million, driven mainly by the increase in passenger revenues (+3.1%). TAP [...]

2025-08-28T22:24:30+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

More Points, More Places: JetBlue Adds Loyalty Benefits to Condor Partnership

Source: JetBlue JetBlue TrueBlue® members now fly further through new point earning and redemption opportunities with Condor JetBlue and Condor have announced an expansion of their existing partnership to bring even more value and flexibility to travelers. Effective immediately, members of JetBlue’s TrueBlue loyalty program can earn and redeem points on flights operated by Condor, one of Europe’s most trusted leisure airlines. “Expanding our loyalty partnerships is a key part of how we deliver greater value to our customers,” said Edward Pouthier, vice president of loyalty and personalization, JetBlue. “Through our collaboration with Condor, TrueBlue members now have more ways to turn their loyalty into meaningful travel experiences. We’re proud to continue growing the TrueBlue program in ways that meet [...]

2025-08-27T23:34:21+03:00August 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines named an Official Airline Partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC

Source: American Airlines Airline strengthens local ties in hub city with high-impact, multiyear sports sponsorship American Airlines, which operates its second-largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), announced a multiyear partnership with the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC. This collaboration establishes American as an Official Airline Partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC and includes exclusive travel benefits and experiences for customers. It also includes promotion of the airline during football games and soccer matches at Bank of America Stadium. As a proud partner of the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC, American is bringing fans and members of its award-winning AAdvantage® loyalty program closer to the action with unique gameday and matchday experiences. Through the partnership, AAdvantage® members [...]

2025-08-28T20:56:50+03:00August 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Commits to Being the #1 Low Fare Carrier in the Top 20 U.S. Metros and

Source: Frontier Airlines Introducing New Routes from Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Baltimore, Houston, Charlotte, and Dallas — with Fares from $29* and Further Growth Expected in 2026 as Industry Capacity Adjusts New service from Baltimore and Detroit to Cancun and Guatemala City will start next November, and from Houston to San Pedro Sula and San Salvador, next December. Frontier Airlines, America's Low Fare Airline, has announced it is committing to being the number one low-fare carrier in the top 20 U.S. metro areas. As part of this commitment, Frontier is adding 20 new routes from Detroit, Houston, Baltimore, Fort Lauderdale, Charlotte, and Dallas with fares starting from just $29.* With additional fleet and route expansion on tap for 2026, along with [...]

2025-08-27T19:11:38+03:00August 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet

Source: Boeing South Korea's flag carrier intends to buy 777-9s, 787-10s, 737-10s and 777-8 Freighters to optimize fuel-efficiency across global network Commitment will be the largest for the airline, adding to its March 2025 order for 40 Boeing widebody jets Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline's intent to purchase 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier's growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years. Korean Air's commitment will be the airline's largest-ever order and Boeing's largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. When finalized, the deal will mark Korean Air's first order for the 777-8F and will support an estimated 135,000 jobs across the [...]

2025-08-27T19:19:10+03:00August 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

SkyMiles Members choose Delta’s newest island destination

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta debuts its first-ever Route Race to choose which European destination joins Delta’s summer 2026 schedule. SkyMiles Members can vote in the app until Friday, Aug. 29. Throughout this week, in Delta’s first-ever Route Race, where SkyMiles Members and Delta people will decide which European destination joins the map for Summer 2026. This will allow customers and employees alike to help shape Delta's network in a way no airline has done before. Flying to 300+ destinations and still growing, Delta continues to expand its global network to connect travelers with the world’s most sought-after cities. This summer, the airline operated its largest-ever transatlantic schedule, including the launch of Catania, Italy, Delta’s first nonstop to Sicily. Now, [...]

2025-08-27T19:31:02+03:00August 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Emirates returns as Official Airline Partner at US Open for 14th consecutive year

Source: Emirates Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach via Emirates' 'Force for Good' initiative. Fans can look forward to an action-packed tournament featuring exciting moments which include: From this week and until 7th September, Emirates will once again open its doors to its signature 1,358-square-foot luxury hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. As one of the largest and most sought-after venues at the tournament, the suite provides unparalleled court views [...]

2025-08-26T01:08:16+03:00August 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

WestJet Pilots Union Elects New Leadership Team

Source: ALPA The WestJet Master Executive Council (MEC), represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l (ALPA), voted to elect a full slate of MEC officers to begin a two-year term on September 7, 2025. The following pilots were all re-elected to lead WestJet’s 2,350 unionized pilots: Capt. Bernard Lewall, MEC Chair Capt. Chris Vaughan-Jones, MEC Vice Chair First Officer Vignesh Sridhar, MEC Secretary-Treasurer “As we look towards negotiating our next collective agreement, I look forward to taking our strengths as a unified pilot group and giving it direction,” said re-elected chair Capt. Bernard Lewall. “The more unity we have, the more powerful we become!” “I am proud to continue in my position as vice chair, where I can represent [...]

2025-08-25T19:52:10+03:00August 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|