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Star Alliance opens Star Connection Centre at Los Angeles International Airport

Source: Star Alliance Strengthening seamless multi-airline connections at one of Star Alliance’s busiest transfer hubs in North America To reinforce its commitment to delivering effortlessly connected multi-airline journeys across its global network, Star Alliance has opened a new Star Connection Centre (SCC) at LAX — its ninth centre worldwide. With more than 350,000 passengers connecting between Star Alliance member airlines at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) each year, it is one of the Alliance’s most critical global transfer hubs. Designed to support passengers with tight connections between two Star Alliance member airline flights, SCC proactively identifies customers at risk of missing their onward journey due to their delayed incoming flight and expedites them to their next flight. “Every moment matters [...]

2026-03-30T18:09:34+03:00March 31st, 2026|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Reasonable TSA wait times at most Delta hubs

Source: Delta Air Lines Most Delta hubs - BOS, DTW, LAX, MSP, SEA, SLC - are seeing reasonable TSA wait times despite the ongoing partial government shutdown. Customers departing ATL, LGA and JFK should plan for longer-than-usual security lines during peak times and arrive early to allow extra screening time. While the partial U.S. government shutdown continues, most Delta hubs are seeing reasonable TSA wait times this week. Customers should continue to check their departure airport’s website for the most accurate wait times. See current wait times at Delta hubs here. For customers departing Atlanta (ATL), New York-LaGuardia (LGA) and New York-JFK, TSA wait times continue to be longer than usual during peak travel times. While wait times for these [...]

2026-03-30T05:53:34+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia inaugurated its direct flight between Madrid and Newark Airport, New York

Source: Iberia Iberia will offer three daily flights between Madrid and New York, operating to both JFK and Newark airports The new route is particularly aimed at corporate customers, providing fast access to Manhattan The flight will be operated with the Airbus A321XLR, a key aircraft in the development of Iberia’s Flight Plan 2030 Iberia operated yesterday its first direct flight between Madrid and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), in New York, further strengthening its presence in one of the most strategic markets in North America. The flight departed from Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport at 19:35 and landed in Newark at 22:25, operated by the Airbus A321XLR, the latest-generation aircraft with which Iberia is transforming transatlantic travel. The airline was [...]

2026-03-30T05:30:23+03:00March 30th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

United to Add 250+ Planes in Next Two Years – Most by Any Airline – Includes New, Premium Customer Experiences, Aircraft Variants, Subfleet, Seats and Amenities

Source: United Airlines "Coastliner" Airbus A321neo will fly between West Coast hubs in Los Angeles and San Francisco and Newark/New York starting later this summer – includes all-aisle access lie-flat United Polaris® business class seat and United Polaris lounge access, a first for United's domestic traveler Airbus A321XLR with United Polaris seats will replace Boeing 757s on existing routes to smaller cities in Europeand South America starting this summe New CRJ450 connects smaller cities to Denver and Chicago hubs starting this fall - premium regional jet features spacious United First® cabin with a luggage closet instead of overhead bins New 787-9 with the Elevated interior will fly internationally starting on April 22 - featuring new United Polaris Studio℠ suites and [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:01+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines and its partners raise more than $1.6 million to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Source: American Airlines American Airlines and its partners joined forces once again to benefit theCystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation at the 41st Celebrity Ski event in Beaver Creek, Colorado. The event brought together American team members, partners and supporters for a weekend of fundraising and community engagement on the slopes supporting efforts to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Over the years, American has raised more than $50 million to help fund groundbreaking research and care for people living with CF, making a lasting impact on the fight against the disease. “For decades, our team members, partners and supporters have come together at this event to drive meaningful impact,” said American’s Chief Marketing Officer Caroline Clayton. “Supporting organizations like the Cystic [...]

2026-03-26T13:19:48+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Cape Air Announced CEO Transition as Linda Markham Retires; Mike Migliore named President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: Cape Air Cape Air has announced a leadership transition as Linda Markham, Chief Executive Officer, retired after more than 23 years of distinguished service with the company. Markham’s career at Cape Air has been defined by her strong leadership, deep commitment to employees and customers, and her instrumental role in advancing the airline’s mission of connecting communities across the United States and the Caribbean. “After an incredible chapter leading Cape Air, I’m retiring as CEO with deep gratitude for the team, partners, and communities that made the journey so meaningful. It’s been an honor to work alongside such dedicated people and to help connect so many places and passengers along the way,” said Markham. Mike Migliore has been appointed President & Chief Executive [...]

2026-03-26T13:34:38+02:00March 27th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Answer Scandinavia’s call with fresh codeshare options on WestJet’s new Halifax-Copenhagen connection

Source: WestJet WestJet and Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) have expanded their codeshare partnership for the second time in three months, providing guests on both sides of the Atlantic with more seamless travel options to explore all of Scandinavia and Canada this summer. WestJet guests can book travel to Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland via the airline's non-stop service between Halifax and Copenhagen with the convenience of a single ticket, baggage transfers and the ability to earn WestJet Rewards throughout. The addition is particularly exciting for guests based in Atlantic Canada, that will now have single-stop connections to: Stockholm, Sweden Goteborg, Sweden Oslo, Norway Bergen, Norway Stavanger, Norway Trondheim, Norway Aalborg, Denmark Helsinki, Finland "This partnership enhancement strengthens WestJet and SAS' [...]

2026-03-25T10:55:14+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines elects Mary Dillon to its board of directors

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc. has announced that Mary Dillon has been elected to the company’s board of directors. Dillon will serve on the board’s Compensation Committee and Corporate Governance and Public Responsibility Committee. Dillon, 64, brings more than four decades of consumer, marketing and operational experience across major global brands. She served as President and CEO of Foot Locker, Inc. from 2022 to 2025, CEO of Ulta Beauty, Inc. from 2013 to 2021, and President and CEO of U.S. Cellular from 2010 to 2013. “We are very pleased to name Mary to the American Airlines board,” said American’s Chairman Greg Smith. “She is a highly respected leader who brings significant, relevant and proven senior leadership experience across [...]

2026-03-25T11:31:37+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines celebrates 100 years of premium travel with centennial-themed amenity kits and pajamas

Source: American Airlines   As American Airlines marks its 100th anniversary, the airline is introducing a collection of limited‑edition onboard products designed to honor a century of innovation while elevating the travel experience for today’s customers. The new centennial amenity kits, premium pajamas and refreshed closed‑toe slippers will debut across premium cabins at the beginning of April. A modern tribute to a century of flight The centennial amenity kits are a centerpiece of American’s 100-year celebration and a tangible expression of how the airline is elevating the onboard experience from every angle. Alongside limited-edition pajamas and curated inflight dining offerings, the kits bring American’s history — and its future vision — right to customers’ seats. Each of the three kits [...]

2026-03-25T12:50:57+02:00March 26th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|

Introducing the United Relax Row: Economy Seats that Transform into a Couch for More Comfortable International Travel

Source: United Airlines This dedicated row of three seats in United Economy® can transform into a lie-flat mattress-like space after takeoff, ideal for families with small children, couples and solo travelers who want more space Customers will get a custom-fitted mattress pad, specially sized blankets, extra pillows and a stuffed plush for children to help create a cozy, tranquil environment Launches in 2027 and will be available on more than 200 Boeing 787 and Boeing 777 widebody aircraft by 2030, offering up to 12 United Relax Row sections per plane United is the first North American airline with this kind of seating option and holds North American exclusivity on the design United Airlines announced the United Relax RowSM: a set [...]

2026-03-25T06:53:03+02:00March 25th, 2026|AIRLINES, News|