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Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for August 2025

Source: Copa  Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) has released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for August 2025: Copa Holdings (Consolidated) August 2025 August 2024 % Change ASM (mm) (1) 2,755.1 2,603.4 5.8 % RPM (mm) (2) 2,432.2 2,215.2 9.8 % Load Factor (3) 88.3 % 85.1 % 3.2p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is utilized For August 2025, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 5.8%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 9.8% compared to 2024. As a result, the system load factor [...]

2025-09-15T21:10:49+03:00September 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet proudly accepts The Airline Passenger Experience Association’s 2026 APEX Four Star Major Airline award

Source: WestJet WestJet accepted the 2026 APEX Four Star Major Airline award at the APEX Global Expo in Long Beach, California. The award stands as the only global award entirely based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX's partnership with TripIt® from Concur®, the world's most used travel-organizing app. "This recognition is a direct reflection of the passion, dedication, and excellence our frontline teams brought to life this year," says Alex Mitchell, Vice President, Guest Experience, WestJet. "It's a huge win for our entire WestJet team—and I couldn't be prouder." This year, WestJet also had the privilege of showcasing its iconic uniform on the Expo's global stage during the PCIAW® Fashion Show. "Guest experience is built on [...]

2025-09-15T21:14:11+03:00September 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines Suspends Flights Between Trinidad And Venezuela This Month

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines advises that flights between Trinidad and Caracas, Venezuela will be suspended for the month of September 2025. The affected flights are as follows: DATE FLIGHT NUMBERS ROUTING SEPTEMBER 13 BW 300 TRINIDAD - CARACAS BW 301 CARACAS - TRINIDAD SEPTEMBER 20 BW 300 TRINIDAD - CARACAS BW 301 CARACAS - TRINIDAD SEPTEMBER 27 BW 300 TRINIDAD - CARACAS BW 301 CARACAS - TRINIDAD Passengers who are already booked on these services are being contacted by the airline and may rebook without any change fees, subject to the following conditions: Waiver of all fees for tickets rebooked in the same cabin. Passengers whose flights would have been impacted may be rebooked on any future available Caribbean [...]

2025-09-11T19:44:48+03:00September 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Avelo Airlines Orders Up To 100 Embraer E195-E2

Source: Embraer Firm order for 50 E195‑E2s with purchase rights for 50 additional aircraft. US$4.4 billion - firm order list price value. Short‑field enhanced takeoff capability expands access to constrained airports and longer‑range destinations. Avelo Airlines has placed a firm order for 50 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) E195‑E2 aircraft, with purchase rights for 50 more, supporting the airline’s strategy to deliver affordable and convenient travel across the United States. Aircraft deliveries are expected to begin in the first half of 2027. The list-price value of the order is US$4.4 billion, excluding purchase rights. Avelo will be the first U.S. carrier to operate Embraer’s largest and most advanced commercial aircraft, making this a significant milestone for Embraer’s flagship E2 program. [...]

2025-09-11T19:50:56+03:00September 12th, 2025|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Iberia Prepares For Winter With New Routes And Increased Frequencies In The Americas

Source: Iberia Orlando (USA), Recife and Fortaleza (Brazil) are the airline’s new destinations Iberia will increase frequencies to the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Rio de Janeiro, Santiago de Chile, New York and Boston Washington becomes a year-round destination, with three weekly flights scheduled for the winterFrequencies also increase to Amsterdam, Paris and Rome Seasonal winter destinations return: Innsbruck, Tromso and Rovaniemi Iberia is launching its winter season (from 26 October 2025 to 28 March 2026) with new routes, increased frequencies to destinations in Latin America, North America and Europe, and the return of seasonal winter routes. This attractive range of destinations will allow customers to plan their getaways over the coming months. Three New Routes in the Americas  One of [...]

2025-09-11T18:12:29+03:00September 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Going Global – New Destinations Take Flight as Air Canada Expands Network for Summer 2026

Source: Air Canada   New Montréal – Catania, Italy New Montréal – Palma de Mallorca, Spain Return of Toronto–Shanghai; Toronto–Budapest Extension of Vancouver–Bangkok to year-round Air Canada has announced its international network for Summer 2026 with new destinations taking flight in Europe and Asia. Beginning next year, the airline will launch new routes from Montréal to Catania in Sicily, Italy and, as unveiled yesterday, to Palma de Mallorca, Spain.  From Toronto, Air Canada re-establishes non-stop flights to Shanghai and Budapest, and increases flights to Prague. Air Canada's popular seasonal Vancouver-Bangkok route will now become year-round, strengthening the airline's position as the only North American carrier offering direct, non-stop service to the Thai capital. "Air Canada's continued international expansion reflects our [...]

2025-09-11T18:20:37+03:00September 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Alaska Air Group Announces Leadership Transition at Hawaiian Airlines and Executive Promotion at Alaska Airlines

Source: Alaska Air Group Diana Birkett Rakow to be named CEO of Hawaiian Airlines, succeeding Joe Sprague who will retire this Fall after a distinguished career in aviation. Kyle Levine to be promoted to Executive Vice President, Corporate & Public Affairs, Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary and assume responsibility for Public and Government Affairs. Alaska Air Group today announced that Diana Birkett Rakow, senior vice president of public affairs and sustainability at Alaska Airlines, will become CEO of Hawaiian Airlines effective Oct. 29, succeeding Joe Sprague who will retire after a long career at Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Hawaiian Airlines. Birkett Rakow will be based in Honolulu, the company’s second largest hub after Seattle, and will be responsible [...]

2025-09-11T17:15:45+03:00September 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

RBC and WestJet deliver enhanced flexibility and points earning potential with refreshed suite of co-branded Mastercard personal credit cards

Source: WestJet Starting November 5, 2025, cardholders will be able to earn WestJet points faster on everyday purchases, while enjoying expanded travel benefits and insurance options on both credit cards. The enhancements follow earlier announcements of the redesigned WestJet Rewards program and launch of the WestJet RBC World Elite Mastercard for Business. Today's announcement is a continuation of the companies' collective efforts to reward Canadians and make travel more affordable. "Our long-standing partnership with WestJet is focused on giving Canadians more value, and flexibility when they travel," said Athena Varmazis, Senior Vice President, Consumer & Commercial Credit Cards, RBC. "With these enhancements, we're strengthening our leading WestJet RBC Mastercard travel card portfolio, while helping our cardholders get rewarded faster and enjoy [...]

2025-09-11T17:15:03+03:00September 11th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Further Strengthens Toronto Hub with Expanded International Network Including new Flights to Four Latin American Countries

Source: Air Canada New flights to Rio, Lima, Cartagena, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadalajara, Puerto Escondido launching Winter 2025 Shanghai and Budapest flights launching in Summer 2026 More flights to Prague in Summer 2026 New Boeing 787-10 fleet on order to be initially based in Toronto to support future growth With new, exciting routes already set to begin operating to South America and Mexico this winter from Air Canada's global hub at Toronto Pearson, the airline today announced further expansion at its largest hub. Beginning Summer 2026, Air Canada will be returning non-stop to Shanghai and to Budapest, and will also be adding flights to Prague. These new services further strengthen Toronto Pearson as Air Canada's largest hub linking to over 150 destinations [...]

2025-09-10T20:36:55+03:00September 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet and CAE sign contract to bring world-class aviation professional training facility to Calgary

Source: WestJet Ongoing education and talent development to meet future demand of expanding aviation hub CALGARY, AB, Sept. 10, 2025 /CNW/ - WestJet and CAE announced today the signing of a 15-year training agreement under which CAE will establish the Alberta Training Centre of Excellence (the Centre) for Aviation and Aerospace—a cutting-edge aviation training facility in Calgary, subject to customary contingencies. Slated to open in 2028, the 126,000 square foot facility will house eight full-flight simulators, with capacity for expansion, alongside cabin trainers and state of the art digital learning tools. WestJet will be the Centre's primary commercial airline customer and be the first to schedule initial and recurrent training for pilots and cabin crew on Boeing 737MAX, 737NG, 787 [...]

2025-09-10T20:23:23+03:00September 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|