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WestJet welcomes Puerto Escondido to its winter 2025/2026 schedule

Source: WestJet New route is airline's 15th destination in Mexico, reinforcing position as Canada's leading carrier to the country WestJet today added Puerto Escondido to its route map for the first time, providing convenient seasonal access for travellers between Calgary and the beautiful Pacific coast surf town in Oaxaca, Mexico. Beginning December 12, 2025, the route will operate once per week throughout the winter travel season. "Delivering this hidden gem to WestJet's network is another way we're fulfilling our promise to give Canadians more unforgettable and affordable getaways," said John Weatherill, WestJet Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "For those looking to trade snow for sunshine, Puerto Escondido offers the perfect escape; a vibrant blend of beautiful beaches, authentic Mexican [...]

2025-08-25T19:28:06+03:00August 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

British Airways’ 2026 summer schedule takes off, boosting flights to destinations including Bangkok, Miami and Jamaica

Source: British Airways British Airways is boosting flights to popular long-haul destinations, ready for customers looking to book their 2026 summer holidays    Bangkok will be upgraded to a year-round route operating up to six times per week and adding nearly 60,000 additional seats for customers looking to travel     Miami will become a twice-daily service, and Jamaica sees an extra service added each week  This follows British Airways’ recent additions to its short-haul network this winter, including Rabat in Morocco and Graz in Austria British Airways has announced it is boosting flights to popular long-haul destinations from London Gatwick and Heathrow ahead of next summer, offering customers even more choice and flexibility when booking their next summer getaway. Bangkok  Following the [...]

2025-08-25T18:47:55+03:00August 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier launches industry-first loyalty offers: Companion certificates, miles match from other airlines, and instant Elite Gold status

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines, America's Low Fare Airline, has announced an unprecedented lineup of loyalty offers – a combination never before made available by a U.S. airline.  For a limited time, FRONTIER Airlines World Mastercard® cardmembers can earn companion travel certificates starting at just $3,000 in everyday spend. New FRONTIER Miles members can take advantage of Miles Match from other airlines, allowing them to match up to their combined mileage balances across multiple qualifying airlines, and travelers with frequent flier memberships at select carriers can unlock instant Elite Gold status at Frontier.   Together, these offers represent the most rewarding loyalty opportunity ever introduced by an airline.  "We're proving that low-fare travel can also be the most rewarding," said Bobby [...]

2025-08-25T18:55:38+03:00August 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Introducing Atmos™ Rewards – an enhanced, combined loyalty program by Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines

Source: Alaska Airlines Summary A first for any global airline, members can choose how they earn points and status points when they fly with us – by distance traveled, price paid or segments flown. The #1 airline rewards program is getting even better: Atmos Rewards members enjoy industry-leading generosity with even more ways to earn and redeem points for travel adventures around the globe. Unleash the full power of Atmos Rewards with our new premium credit card, the Atmos Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card, offering a Global Companion Award and an even faster way to earn status. Alaska ushers in a new era of inflight connectivity with the installation of ultra-fast Starlink Wi-Fi, free for Atmos Rewards members beginning in [...]

2025-08-21T01:50:57+03:00August 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Vacation is More Fun When it’s Flexible! Introducing Getaways by Southwest

Source: Southwest Airlines Airline begins selling vacation packages through an in-house product that allows Customers to book a getaway with less stress Destinations include Cancun and Punta Cana Southwest Airlines Co.  is creating more opportunities for Customers to book their vacations with the launch of their in-house packaged vacations product—Getaways by Southwest™. These vacation packages, sold and serviced by Southwest®, offer signature flexibility and benefits that Customers want. “Getaways by Southwest expands what Customers love about Southwest—flexibility, an award-winning Rapid Rewards® loyalty program, and great perks—to the vacation experience,” said Phil Gouel, Vice President Product Development at Southwest Airlines. “This end-to-end vacation package, coupled with our legendary Customer Service, is perfect for Customers seeking a convenient, valuable, and curated vacation [...]

2025-08-21T02:30:43+03:00August 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia Renews Its Pre-Order Meal Service

Source: Iberia Oven-roasted chicken breast on a bed of chickpea ragout, vegan gnocchi with tomato ragout, and ricotta mezzelune with sautéed spinach are among this year’s new dishes This service is available from 45 days up to 18 hours before the flight and offers a variety of fresh dishes for journeys up to 4.5 hours long  Iberia continues to enhance its onboard dining experience. After revamping its menus on long-haul flights, the Spanish airline is now updating its pre-order service available in all the short- and medium-haul flights. This service is available from 45 days up to 18 hours before the flight and offers a variety of fresh dishes for journeys up to 4.5 hours long. For long-haul flights departing from [...]

2025-08-21T01:38:23+03:00August 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada begins relaunching flights so customers can travel again

Source: Air Canada First departures are AC009 from Toronto to Tokyo-Narita, AC556 from Vancouver to Los Angeles and AC489 from Montreal to Toronto 155 flights scheduled to depart today from Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver across North America and to Europe, Asia, South Pacific Exceptional disruption policy to be implemented to cover transport expenses With the departures of AC009 from Toronto to Tokyo-Narita, AC556 from Vancouver to Los Angeles and AC489 from Montreal to Toronto, Air Canada resumed operations to get Canadians moving again. The two flights were the first of 155 scheduled for the day as the airline gradually resumes service, beginning with a limited number of international flights this evening. This will gradually increase as the airline restores service [...]

2025-08-20T05:02:06+03:00August 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines delivers on its promise for easier connectivity between Dominica and Puerto Rico

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines flights BW 296 and BW 297 were warmly welcomed upon their touchdown in Puerto Rico and Dominica respectively, as the airline commenced non-stop flights between the two destinations. As part of its destination promotion, the Puerto Rico Tourism Company hosted a Dominica based travel blogger to showcase the many attractions that Puerto Rico has to offer. Upon the return sector to Dominica, the aircraft was greeted to a water salute at Douglas-Charles International Airport, with tourism officials from Discover Dominica presenting tokens to arriving passengers. Commenting on the start-up of non-stop services, Willianette Robles Cancel, Executive Director of the Puerto Rico Tourism Company stated that "the tourism industry is a key component of the Caribbean [...]

2025-08-20T05:53:52+03:00August 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta introduces faster bag drop, security and connections

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is delivering a seamless travel experience — on the ground and in the air—through industry-leading government partnerships and cutting-edge technology.  Delta is delivering a seamless travel experience — on the ground and in the air—through industry-leading government partnerships and cutting-edge technology. Whether departing, connecting or arriving, customers are already benefiting from a simpler, faster journey. “No one better connects the world than Delta, and we want to make your connections – and travel experience as a whole – smoother, smarter and more efficient at every step of the journey,” said Greg Forbes, Managing Director – Airport Experience, “These initiatives rolling out and expanding this summer are big steps towards delivering on that promise." Checked in [...]

2025-08-20T05:06:32+03:00August 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Is Offering Fares as Low as $38* Roundtrip to a Wide Variety of U.S. and International Destinations

Source: Frontier Airlines Two-Day Sale Unlocks Ultra-Low Cost Travel Throughout Month of September Frontier Airlines wants to be your new low fare airline, and is celebrating the end of summer with a limited-time sale to destinations throughout the U.S., the Caribbean, and Latin America. Today and tomorrow, travelers can access fares as low as $38* roundtrip on a wide variety of routes. To take advantage of this limited time offer, consumers must book travel on FlyFrontier.com or the Frontier mobile app by 11:59 pm EDT on August 21. "We're ending the summer with a bang by slashing fares across our network," said Jeff Werkheiser, senior director of brand and customer engagement, Frontier Airlines. "Now is the perfect time to plan [...]

2025-08-21T02:40:21+03:00August 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|