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Viva and Volaris announced the formation of a new Mexican Airline Group to accelerate the growth of air travel and connectivity in Mexico

Source: Viva Will enable more flights at low fares for passengers, strengthening connectivity in Mexico. Will maintain Viva and Volaris identities, brands and operations (including independent operating certificates), preserving existing choice for passengers. Will advance the democratization of travel in Mexico. Will realize economies of scale, strengthening the financial profile of the new airline group. The transaction is subject to conditions and regulatory approvals in Mexico and other jurisdictions where Viva and Volaris operate. Grupo Viva Aerobus, S.A. de C.V. ("Viva") and Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”) today announced that they have entered into an agreement to create a new Mexican airline group (“the airline group”) under a [...]

2025-12-22T17:16:21+02:00December 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

2025 wrapped: a look back on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines’ first combined year

Source: Alaska Airlines    A year of meaningful progress on the integration between Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, 2025 was full growth, innovation and impact across our newly combined company. Let’s take a moment to look back at some of the biggest highlights of the year.  Expanding our global reach and network  We proudly carried more than 55,000,000 passengers on more than 486,000 flights across our combined global network.   We announced five new global destinations from our Seattle hub — Seoul, Tokyo, Reykjavik, Rome and London — opening doors to new adventures and cultural connections.  Over Thanksgiving, our employees delivered the best operation in the industry, achieving the highest on-time performance of any U.S.-based carrier.  We expanded our schedule and connectivity by adding 21 new domestic routes in 2025, including nonstop service between San Francisco and both Kona and [...]

2025-12-22T16:35:17+02:00December 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines sets the stage for summer with 15 new routes

Source: American Airlines American will add 15 new routes in 2026, connecting more of the United States with the airline’s global network. Already serving more airports in the U.S. than any other airline, American will strengthen domestic connectivity with the launch of flights to Lincoln, Nebraska (LNK). American is committed to delivering competitive travel options for customers across the country, including at its Chicago (ORD) hub, where the airline will offer more than 500 daily departures next summer. While the holiday season is underway, American Airlines is looking ahead to next summer with 15 new routes for those looking to gift the perfect trip next year. American’s network already provides more one-stop connections than any other airline. Now, travelers will [...]

2025-12-22T17:17:00+02:00December 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TAP Air Portugal breaks historic record on Portugal-Brazil routes

Source: TAP Flight between Lisbon and the heart of the Amazon carried passenger number 2,066,000. TAP Air Portugal has reached an unprecedented milestone: as of this Wednesday, December 17, the airline has carried a record number of passengers on routes connecting Europe and Brazil—2,066,000 travelers. This achievement consolidates TAP as one of the main air bridges between the two continents. This is yet another historic achievement that reinforces the airline's strategic role in transatlantic connectivity, surpassing what had already been achieved in 2024. The milestone was celebrated in Manaus with the arrival of flight TP51 from Lisbon. This year, on November 4, the capital of the state of Amazonas marked the first anniversary of the Lisbon–Manaus route, an important milestone [...]

2025-12-19T19:30:52+02:00December 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Prepares to Welcome More than 2.3 Million Customers Onboard this Holiday Season

Source: Air Canada Airline bringing festive cheer to customers on more than 18,000 flights to over 180 destinations worldwide over the holiday season Air Canada teams across the world are ready to go above and beyond to make journeys as smooth as possible, with extra attention for customers with accessibility needs and minors travelling unaccompanied Additional airport support, including personalized care and seasonal surprises, combines with digital tools to make travel easier and more enjoyable 'Tis the season for making memories, and for more than 2.3 million Air Canada customers, that starts the moment they arrive at the airport. Between December 18 and January 4, the airline expects to welcome close to 130,000 customers a day – surpassing 140,000 during [...]

2025-12-19T19:56:16+02:00December 19th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Porter takes off to Grand Cayman with first flights from Toronto

Source: Porter Airlines Ottawa service launches tomorrow Dec. 19 Porter Airlines is inaugurating nonstop service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands (GCM), with up to three times weekly frequency. This route is complemented by twice weekly non-stop flights operating from Ottawa beginning Dec. 19. “Grand Cayman is the fifth sun vacation market that Porter is launching this winter from both Toronto Pearson and Ottawa,” says Andrew Pierce, vice president, network planning and reporting, Porter Airlines. “Canadians' travel interest in the Caribbean is steadily growing and now they can easily access the Cayman Islands from two prominent hubs in our network. We look forward to welcoming even more passengers to try our award-winning onboard service, [...]

2025-12-22T16:50:32+02:00December 18th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

GRU Connect has more cargo capacity for São Paulo

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal's cargo service has now four routes and 37 weekly flights to Guarulhos Airport. TAP Air Portugal's air freight solution from Portugal to Guarulhos Airport now has increased capacity. The GRU Connect service now offers four routes for air freight to São Paulo, increasing the offer to Guarulhos (GRU). In addition to GRU Direct, connecting Lisbon and São Paulo, and the Via Fortaleza and Via Brasília options, this service now includes the Via Salvador route with seven weekly flights for air-to-air transport to Guarulhos, offering a flexible, reliable and competitive product that responds to the growth in trade between Europe and Brazil. With this increase in capacity, TAP now offers a total of 37 weekly cargo [...]

2025-12-17T19:42:43+02:00December 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines to renovate additional Admirals Club lounge in Washington, D.C.

Source: American Airlines Construction set to begin in early 2026. Admirals Club® lounges in Concourses C and E to remain open during renovation of lounge in Concourse D. American Airlines is renovating its popular Admirals Club® lounge in Concourse D of Reagan National Airport (DCA). The renovated lounge will span more than 10,000 square feet, adding approximately 50% more seating and giving customers more room to recharge and relax ahead of their journey. “We’re proud to serve the Washington, D.C. market, and it’s essential that we have the lounge footprint to support all of our customers in this important hub,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “The redesigned Admirals Club® lounge will provide ample seating, an upscale design and [...]

2025-12-17T19:34:30+02:00December 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

United Adds New Features to Award-Winning Mobile App Like Virtual Gate, Club Recommendation Tool and Real-Time Bag Tracker

Source: United Airlines 'Virtual Gate' gives customers real-time updates about which groups are boarding and a progress bar that shows how many people have boarded United ClubSM 'closest and best' feature recommends nearby United Club locations based on proximity to travelers' gates and available capacity, with capacity insights initially offered at ORD and rolling out to additional airports in 2026 Package-delivery-style bag tracker shows real-time locations throughout the journey Personalized updates include guidance on traveling with strollers or wheelchairs, travel document requirements and biometric boarding options as well as arrival information like live weather data and local rideshare options United haslaunched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel [...]

2025-12-16T19:41:53+02:00December 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines honors 2025 Circle of Excellence winners

Source: American Airlines American Airlines proudly celebrates the 100 recipients of its most prestigious career achievement award — the Circle of Excellence — for their exceptional contributions to American’s operation, customers and the communities it serves. These elite team members exemplify American’s core values, demonstrating the leadership, strategic innovation and undeniable excellence that drive the airline’s success every day. This year’s honorees are an exclusive group of professionals who set — and hold — the highest standard across our global network. Their impact reaches every corner of the business, and their service and selflessness are an inspiration to both customers and their fellow team members. A celebration under the wings The two-day Circle of Excellence celebration in Dallas-Fort Worth last [...]

2025-12-16T19:56:36+02:00December 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|