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Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for May 2025

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for May 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) May 2025 May 2024 % Change ASM (mm) (1)  2,655.2 2,480.5 7.0% RPM (mm) (2)  2,327.2 2,165.6 7.5% Load Factor (3)  87.6% 87.3% 0.3p.p. 1. Available seat miles – represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2. Revenue passenger miles – represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers 3. Load factor – represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized For May 2025, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 7.0%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 7.5% compared to 2024. As a result, the system load factor for the month was 87.6%, 0.3 percentage points [...]

2025-06-17T09:59:21+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines selects RTX’s Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft

Source: Pratt & Whitney Follow on order will bring the airline's total commitment to 235 GTF-powered aircraft, including already delivered aircraft Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, and Frontier Airlines have announced the selection of Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines to power 91 Airbus A321neo aircraft, with the first of these aircraft currently scheduled for delivery in Q4 2026. Pratt & Whitney will also provide Frontier Airlines with engine maintenance through a long-term EngineWise® Comprehensive service agreement. This latest order will bring the airline's total commitment to 235 GTF-powered A320neo family aircraft, including already delivered aircraft. "Four years ago, we welcomed Frontier Airlines to the Pratt & Whitney GTF family and this selection demonstrates the airline's confidence in the GTF [...]

2025-06-17T09:45:06+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Air Canada Foundation Releases 2024 Impact Report Highlighting Work Promoting Children’s Health and Well-being

Source: Air Canada The Air Canada Foundation has released its 2024 Impact Report, showcasing programs and partnerships that have positively impacted children's lives across Canada. The report highlights key initiatives, charitable collaborations, humanitarian efforts, and the volunteer contributions of Air Canada employees. The Foundation empowers children through three core pillars: Health, by working with pediatric hospitals and community organizations to improve health outcomes of children and youth; Protection, by ensuring kids' fundamental needs are met and preserving the essence of childhood; and Dreams, by collaborating with groups that bring hope and strengthen resilience for children facing adversities. "The Air Canada Foundation remains committed to helping children and youth thrive. I extend my deepest gratitude to Air Canada's customers, partners, employees, [...]

2025-06-17T09:51:08+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

LOT Polish Airlines places its first ever Airbus order for 40 Canadian-manufactured A220s

Source: Airbus LOT Polish Airlines A220 rendering. Copyright © Airbus 2025 LOT Polish Airlines has placed a firm order with Airbus for 20 A220-100s and 20 A220-300s, marking the first time Poland’s national carrier has selected Airbus aircraft as part of its fleet modernisation. The agreement which could foresee a future increase to 84 A220 aircraft was announced at the 2025 Paris Air Show. “This decision is about the future. The Airbus A220 family aircraft, which will start joining our fleet in 2027, open up new opportunities for development and growth – key pillars of our strategy. These modern, efficient, and passenger-focused aircraft will allow us to compete effectively in the European skies, strengthen our position as the preferred carrier [...]

2025-06-17T09:55:51+03:00June 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Frontier Airlines Launches First-Ever Service to Honduras

Source: Frontier Airlines New Service Underscores Airline's Rapid Expansion and Investment at ATL The airline's first route to the Central American country of Honduras began with the launch of service to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula (SAP) Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines has launched six new routes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the latest in its rapid growth at the airport. The airline's first route to the Central American country of Honduras began with the launch of service to Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport in San Pedro Sula (SAP). Nonstop routes to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX), Southwest Florida International Airport in Ft. Myers (RSW), and St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) were also established. In [...]

2025-06-16T10:50:45+03:00June 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

The Air France restaurant stops off at The Rooftop at Galeries Lafayette

Source: Air France From 25 June to 20 August 2025, Air France is reopening the doors of its pop-up restaurant on The Rooftop at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann. All summer long, Air France will be offering visitors from all over the world the chance to enjoy its long-haul Business menus "just like on board", in an exceptional setting offering panoramic views of Paris. With dishes and desserts specially created for Air France customers by triple Michelin-starred chef Régis Marcon and renowned pastry chef Nina Métayer, this new outdoor restaurant is a unique opportunity to discover the best of fine French dining available on board Air France flights. Following the success of its first pop-up restaurantat the Palais de Tokyo last [...]

2025-06-13T09:32:55+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta celebrates summer European routes in style

Source: Delta Air Lines Relive Delta's recent gate celebrations to exciting new and recurring European routes just in time for the summer. Delta is making bold moves across the Atlantic this summer, operating its most expansive trans-Atlantic schedule ever from key hubs including New York–JFK, Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis–St. Paul, and Detroit. With this growth, Delta becomes the largest U.S. carrier to Italy, Greece, France, the Netherlands, Iceland, Denmark, Sweden and the Czech Republic, and the only U.S. airline flying direct to Prague. And while the celebrations span the map this summer, Italy is taking center stage. Delta has increased service to the country by more than 10% year-over-year, reinforcing its position as the #1 U.S. carrier in the Italian market. Boston (BOS) to Barcelona, Spain (BCN)  Boston Logan’s [...]

2025-06-13T09:23:36+03:00June 13th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Finnair returns to Canada – starts flights to Toronto in summer 2026

Source: Finnair Finnair will start flights to Toronto, Canada, on 4 May 2026 and will have three weekly frequencies to the city next summer; on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The route re-opening sees Finnair return to Toronto after a 11-year hiatus, as the company last flew to Toronto in summer 2015. "We are excited to grow our North American network and bring Canada back as a destination. Toronto is a popular travel destination and offers especially our European customers great connections also to other parts of Canada,” says Christine Rovelli, Finnair’s Chief Revenue Officer. Toronto, Canada's biggest city and the country's commercial and financial hub, is known for its multicultural and vibrant cultural life. Just over a hundred kilometers from [...]

2025-06-12T08:25:32+03:00June 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Traffic Report May 2025: Passengers increased 9.0%, reaching an 84.8% load factor

Source: Viva  Viva announced its May 2025 preliminary traffic results. Viva’s passenger traffic increased 9.0% compared to May 2024, reaching 2.5 million passengers, driven by an increase of 7.7% and 21.2% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 84.8% compared to 85.3% in 2024, with a load factor mix of 86.4% and 77.1% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 6.6% compared to May 2024, reflecting an increase of 4.2% and 18.2% in domestic and international, respectively. “May traffic remained stable with resilient load factor of 84.8%, supported by ongoing network optimization efforts and capacity adjustments. We have been focused on aligning capacity with demand dynamics as consumer behavior [...]

2025-06-12T08:03:06+03:00June 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Faro-Funchal, TAP’s newest route

Source: TAP New direct route between the Algarve and Madeira already in operation with two flights a week until September. TAP Air Portugal has already launched its new domestic route, connecting Faro directly to Funchal with two flights a week. The operation started earlier this month and will be active until 11 September, reinforcing connectivity between two of Portugal's most emblematic tourist regions: the Algarve and Madeira. The flights take place on Mondays and Thursdays. On Mondays, flights depart from Funchal at 20h50 and return from Faro at 23h15. On Thursdays, flights leave Funchal at 6h10 and Faro at 8h35. The new route will be operated by Embraer 190 aircraft with capacity for 106 passengers. A total of 30 frequencies [...]

2025-06-12T08:16:59+03:00June 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|