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Iberia launches ‘Iberia GPT’, a new conversational travel recommendation channel on ChatGPT

Source: Iberia Among its most notable features are flexible flight search, personalized destination suggestions, budget-based recommendations, and multi-destination routes. The experience can be tested with a ChatGPT account by searching for “Iberia” in the ‘Explore GPTs’ section or via this link. Iberia today launches Iberia GPT, a new conversational assistant on ChatGPT that helps customers plan their trips in an inspiring, agile, and personalized way. Available starting today in the GPT Store, this solution becomes the first initiative of its kind launched by an airline. The airline announced this new channel during South Summit 2025, one of Europe’s key innovation and entrepreneurship events. This new AI-based communication channel with customers is available in OpenAI’s GPT Store. To try it, access ChatGPT and [...]

2025-06-05T07:43:21+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Taste the World with Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways

Source: Alaska Airlines Explore the culinary delights of some of the most iconic destinations and dishes around the globe with Alaska Airlines' Global Getaways, offering up to 50% savings on award redemptions to select international destinations starting at just 10,000 miles. Summary Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways offers Mileage Plan members up to 50% off award tickets to select destinations, allowing travel between Aug. 1 and Nov. 15. The theme for this quarter is “Taste the World,” encouraging members to explore culinary delights from iconic destinations around the globe. Featured destinations include Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Monterrey, Naples and Tbilisi with award ticket prices starting at 10,000 miles. Welcome to this quarter’s Alaska Airlines Global Getaway, where our Mileage Plan members [...]

2025-06-05T08:05:11+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Debuts at Seattle Paine Field International Airport, Offering Ultra-Low Cost Travel to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines made its debut at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) today with the launch of nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). Each route will operate twice per week, and will complement the airline's existing service to seven destinations nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $69*. "We are thrilled to launch our ultra-low cost service at PAE, unlocking more affordable and convenient travel options for consumers in the greater Seattle area and throughout Western Washington," said Jennifer de la Cruz, senior director of corporate communications, Frontier [...]

2025-06-05T07:38:02+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines debuts limited-edition amenity kits by Hollywood designer Brandon Blackwood

Source: American Airlines Designer Brandon Blackwood has dressed Hollywood’s hottest stars, racked up industry awards for his handbag and footwear designs, gone viral across social media platforms — and now he’s soaring to new heights with the launch of amenity kits created exclusively for American Airlines customers. The ultimate ready-to-wear accessory, Blackwood’s amenity kits will be available on select American flights beginning later this month. Through early September, premium cabin customers on American international and select transcontinental flights will be greeted by a complimentary Blackwood-designed amenity kit at their seat: Flagship® First and Flagship Suite® Preferred seats: A compact travel version of Blackwood’s trademark Portmore handbag, featuring the same structured design in denim and wraparound zip closure Flagship® Business and [...]

2025-06-03T19:09:35+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

SkyTeam Leads First Global Airline Alliance Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking 

Source: SkyTeam SkyTeam and its member airlines have issued a joint Anti-Human Trafficking Declaration, becoming the first global airline alliance to launch a coordinated initiative to help prevent human trafficking. The unified awareness and prospective response program will include training for frontline staff, sharing best practices, and fostering partnerships with NGOs, law enforcement agencies, and governments. The Declaration, which received unanimous support from all member airlines, was signed on 1 June at SkyTeam’s Alliance Board meeting in Delhi. It formalizes the alliance’s collective commitment to combatting this crime on a global scale. The initiative recognizes SkyTeam’s responsibility and opportunity to take action, guided by five core values: Ethical Responsibility, Empathy and Respect, Awareness and Education, Collaboration and Partnerships, and Survivor [...]

2025-06-03T20:31:13+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome

Source: Alaska Airlines Rome remains one of the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members and it's the largest European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle Flights will begin in May 2026 and can be purchased at alaskaair.com starting in fall 2025 Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the "Emerald City" will be connected to the "Eternal City" via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now. "Serving Rome nonstop from Seattle is a dream come true. [...]

2025-06-03T19:03:55+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of booking. IATA CO2 Connect uses real operational data, such as aircraft type-specific fuel consumption, directly contributed by over 70 airlines and calculated using a globally standardized methodology. "Our agreement with Amadeus will help fulfill traveler expectations for greater transparency as airlines progress towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050. IATA surveys reveal that close to 90% of passengers expect airlines or travel agents [...]

2025-06-03T20:32:37+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

LATAM Airlines Group to Host 82nd IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 82nd IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in June 2026, hosted by LATAM Airlines Group. “We are excited to accept LATAM’s offer to host IATA’s 82nd AGM in Rio de Janeiro. The last time the IATA AGM was in South America was in 1999, also in Rio. It will be a great opportunity to take stock of changes over two decades of development that have seen strengthening air connectivity successfully support major world events like the FIFA World Cup and the Olympics. By meeting in the largest aviation market in South America, the AGM will highlight the great potential for aviation to [...]

2025-06-03T08:49:55+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Recipients of 2025 IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards Announced – Air Canada Wins “D&I Team”, One of Three Categories

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the winners of the annual IATA Diversity & Inclusion Awards: Diversity & Inclusion Team: Air Canada Inspirational Role Model: Claudia Zapata-Cardone, President of the Latin Professionals in Aerospace (LPA) High Flyer: Katherine Moloney, Founder of Elevate (her) Aviation “Diversity and inclusion is strategic for aviation as the industry’s growth is contingent upon attracting a strong talent pool with a wide variety of skills. Congratulations go to this year’s awardees who have all excelled at creating the potential for any individual to have a great career in aviation—an industry that is a powerful force for social and economic prosperity. Their achievements are examples for others to follow,” said Karen Walker, Editor-in-Chief, Air [...]

2025-06-03T09:14:39+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia Introduces Its New Iberia “Talento a Bordo” Team

Source: Iberia The airline is supporting 14 Olympic and Paralympic athletes from around ten different disciplines on their journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Joining the Iberia Team are top athletes such as María Pérez, one of Spain’s most decorated athletes at Paris 2024 with a gold and a silver medal, and Bea Ortiz, gold medalist and world’s best water polo player in 2024, among others. Pau Gasol joined the athletes at Espacio Iberia Madrid and wished them luck as they prepare for the Los Angeles 2028 Games. As part of its Talento a Bordo initiative, Iberia is renewing its support in 2025 for a team of 14 Olympic and Paralympic athletes, aiming to accompany them on their path to the [...]

2025-06-03T09:24:12+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|