Source: American Airlines American Airlines is making new enhancements to its mobile app to give customers more autonomy when travel doesn’t go as planned, making the disruptions easier to navigate. Customers now get real-time solutions, all in one place and at their fingertips. These updates bring together what customers need during a disruption and let them choose what works best for their journey, right from the American mobile app or aa.com. It’s a smarter, faster and more intuitive way to handle the unexpected, putting control back in the hands of travelers. “We strive to make every customer’s travel as smooth as possible, but we recognize things don’t always go to plan. When that happens, customers deserve transparent information and real-time [...]

Source: WestJet New routes and added frequencies strengthen regional connectivity and improve access across Canada WestJet is expanding its domestic network with new non-stop summer service between Calgary (YYC) and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario (YAM), North Bay, Ontario (YYB) and Campbell River, British Columbia (YBL). WestJet is also adding non-stop seasonal service between Terrace, B.C. (YXT) and Edmonton (YEG), strengthening domestic connectivity within Western Canada. "Adding these routes to our summer 2026 schedule reinforces WestJet's commitment to strengthening regional connectivity and supporting tourism and economic growth across Canada," said John Weatherill, WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Commercial Officer. "The new routes will give guests from across Canadagreater choice to explore their own backyard, as well as more efficient access to [...]

Source: American Airlines American plans to begin service to Porto, Portugal (OPO) in 2027, subject to government approval. Daily summer seasonal service will operate from Philadelphia (PHL) with Airbus A321XLR aircraft featuring Flagship Suite® seats. Get ready to pair world-famous port wine cellars with “Euro Summer” adventures thanks to new service from American Airlines to Porto, Portugal (OPO) in summer 2027. Operated with the airline’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, customers will have the opportunity to elevate their travel with the Flagship Suite® experience on this route. “Porto is exactly the type of new market the Airbus A321XLR enables us to serve,” Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning Brian Znotins told team members at the airline’s annual leadership conference [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet Group is pleased to announce that Marek Andryszak will join the organization as President, Sunwing Vacations Group, effective March 16, 2026. Andryszak will replace Andrew Dawson who announced his retirement in 2025. "Marek, known for his global mindset and a strong appreciation for cultural diversity, is widely recognized for building high-performing teams and successfully launching new business ventures," says John Weatherill, WestJet Group Chief Commercial Officer. "We are excited to welcome Marek, his leadership will be instrumental in shaping the strategic direction of the Sunwing Vacations Group as we strengthen our position as the market leader in the Canadian packaged tours market." Andryszak brings more than 25 years of senior leadership experience in the tour operator sector, [...]

Source: American Airlines As football fans pour into the Bay Area, American is greeting them with a standout, game day-ready experience at its Admirals Club® lounge in Terminal 1 near Gate B13 at San Francisco International Airport (SFO). American has expanded service from both Boston (BOS) and Seattle (SEA) to San Jose, California (SJC). SJC is a convenient 10 minutes away from the stadium, making for an easy, hassle-free journey before and after the game on Feb. 8. For fans routing through SFO, American’s elevated Admirals Club® lounge transforms the airport into a premium retreat offering a calm, polished space to reset before or after the biggest game of the year. A premium travel experience for event week The lounge, [...]

Source: United Airlines United has installed Starlink on most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 airplanes – in less than a year, and expects to have it onboard more than half of its mainline fleet – an additional 500 aircraft – by the end of 2026 United uses the biggest advertising stage in the world to demonstrate what's now possible at 30,000 feet thanks to Starlink Wi-Fi – like streaming live sports, playing online games and more More than 25% of the airline's daily departures now have Starlink, and Wi-Fi customer satisfaction scores on those aircraft have nearly doubled  In less than a year, United has equipped most of its two-cabin regional fleet – more than 300 [...]