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Southwest Airlines Will Add New Nonstop Service from Washington National Airport to Las Vegas Next February

Source: Southwest Airlines Department of Transportation awards Southwest one of five new round-trip flights made available at DCA through the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024. Southwest Airlines announced new nonstop service between Ronald Reagan Washington International Airport (DCA) and Harry Reid International Airport (LAS), along with the only one-stop, no change service between DCA and Sacramento (SMF). Customers can now book on Southwest.com for service that begins on Thursday, Feb. 13, with daily service starting Thursday, March 6. “Southwest is grateful to the U.S. Department of Transportation for its approval of our application to provide nonstop service from Washington to Las Vegas,” said Brook Sorem, Vice President of Network Planning at Southwest Airlines. “We believe more Customers will benefit from lower [...]

2025-01-03T05:59:17+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Houston’s Hobby Airport reopened Runway 4-22 as safety improvement project progresses

Source: Houston Airports Houston Airports has reopened Runway 4-22 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), one of three runways at Houston’s oldest commercial airport. Runway 4-22 measures 7,602 feet long and 150 feet wide. It’s one of two commercial service runways at HOU. The third runway is used for general aviation. It is also the runway at HOU that has the lowest approach minimums, which is crucial as Houston moves into “foggy season”. Runway 4-22 closed in May 2024 as part of ongoing work to update HOU’s taxiway system to modern design standards. Removal of the non-standard intersection of Runway 4-22 and Taxiway K1 required the closure of the runway. The ongoing multi-phase project aims to modernize outdated runway and [...]

2025-01-03T06:10:07+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Virgin Atlantic will return to Mexico with new flights to Cancun in October 2025

Source: Virgin Atlantic Three weekly flights between London Heathrow and Cancun for Winter 2025, starting 19th October The new service will be the only direct route between London Heathrow and Cancun, operating on one of Virgin Atlantic's new, fuel efficient aircraft, the Airbus A350-1000 Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers will be able to book premium sunshine, eco and adventure holidays in Cancun, Playa del Carmen and beyond Virgin Atlantic is set to return to Mexico with three weekly flights from London Heathrow to Cancun commencing in October 2025. Launching on 19 October 2025, the new service provides easy access to Central America, offering customers premium sunshine holidays to the amazing beaches, history, nightlife and food scene of Mexico. The route will [...]

2025-01-03T05:47:31+02:00January 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

60 never looked so good: Happy Birthday to the Air Canada rondelle

Fuente: Air Canada At airports around the world where Air Canada flies, the airline is instantly identifiable by the bright red rondelle on the tails of its aircraft. That symbol, which is uniquely Canadian, took flight 60 years ago today, on January 1, 1965. Known as Trans-Canada Air Lines since its inception in 1937, the then Crown-corporation officially changed its name to Air Canada on January 1, 1965. In choosing Air Canada as the new name, the carrier chose one that was bilingual and reflected the fact that in addition to flying across the country, it had become an international airline. With a new name came the desire to have a new corporate emblem, one that would foster immediate public [...]

2025-01-02T19:40:00+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Turkish Airlines Introduces “UNESCO Türkiye Series” Amenity Kit Collection, Showcasing Türkiye’s Rich Cultural Heritage

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines, driven by its mission to offer guests a peerless travel experience, is now carrying Türkiye’s unparalleled cultural treasures to the skies. The new amenity kit collection, called the “UNESCO Türkiye Series,” is inspired by six outstanding UNESCO World Heritage sites in Türkiye which are Nemrut, Göbeklitepe, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Ani, and Troy along with four different ebru (Turkish Marbling) designs and three traditional carpet-rug motifs. These new kits are now being offered in Business Class on flights ranging from five to eight hours, while different versions will be introduced in mid-January for Economy Class on flights lasting more than eight hours. Developed in collaboration with the Turkish National Commission for UNESCO, this special collection highlights Turkish [...]

2025-01-02T19:55:58+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

A Look Back at 2024 with Alaska Airlines

Source: Alaska Airlines  It’s been a big year! We joined forces with Hawaiian Airlines, expanded our global network, made strides in sustainability, enhanced the travel experience with premium perks, and supported the communities where we live, work, and fly. Summary In 2024, Hawaiian Airlines combined with Alaska Airlines! Added 19 new routes, offering guests more than 300 routes to choose from. Invested in 7+ million gallons of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Donated 45,485,298 miles to nonprofits or charities. Let’s take a moment to look back at some of the biggest highlights of the year. Welcoming Hawaiian Airlines This year, we combined forces with Hawaiian Airlines! Together, we’re stronger than ever, offering our guests access to more destinations, award-winning service and an unparalleled travel experience. [...]

2025-01-02T19:33:55+02:00January 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Copa Airlines marked 35 years at MIA this month

Source: MIA Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings, S.A., and a member of the Star Alliance global airline network, celebrates 35 years of nonstop service from Miami International Airport through Tocumen International Airport in Panama City, Panama. In celebration of Copa Airlines’ 35th anniversary at MIA, a special gate event was held featuring performances by traditional Panamanian dancers and remarks from key speakers, including representatives from MIA, the Consul General of Panama in Miami, and local government officials. The event highlighted the airline’s strong and lasting connection to the Miami community. Copa Airlines’ Chief Marketing Officer, Marco Ocando, along with other airline executives, airport representatives, and distinguished local dignitaries, were in attendance. The event concluded with the departure of [...]

2024-12-31T17:48:40+02:00December 31st, 2024|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Poised to Celebrate Centennial in 2025

Source: Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Festivities to include customer appreciation events, a gala, commemorative items, a dynamic canopy display to be unveiled at midnight on New Year’s Eve and other surprises In addition to ushering in good cheer and happiness, this New Year’s Eve will also launch 18 months of centennial celebrations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). The region’s economic engine will honor its past and chart its course for the future of aviation leadership and innovation. ATL’s centennial rings in New Year’s Eve when the Airport’s signature canopies will showcase a New Year’s countdown and a special centennial design that will illuminate every night except for the scheduled holiday/special scenes. Walter Sims, the 44th mayor of Atlanta, signed [...]

2024-12-31T18:10:45+02:00December 31st, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Planned Caribbean Miles System Upgrade

Source: Caribbean Airlines We are currently making enhancements to the Caribbean Miles program. As such, from 10:00 PM AST on January 01, 2025 to 9:00 AM AST on January 02, 2025, ALL miles services will be UNAVAILABLE, including: Award redemption via caribbean-airlines.com Account creation Account access Financial transactions via the Member Portal Thank you for your understanding and patience as we upgrade our Caribbean Miles system to serve you better.

2024-12-31T17:56:32+02:00December 31st, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Giving back with holiday meals and team member cheer at American Airlines

Source: American Airlines From packing Thanksgiving holiday meals to honoring our veteran families with cheer, our team members are rounding out the year with what they do best – letting good take flight. Partner Spotlight The Gary Sinise Foundation With our amazing partners, we're always finding new and exciting ways to show our gratitude to military members for their incredible service! The Gary Sinise Foundation(GSF) goes above and beyond to honor active-duty military, veterans, first responders and their families with programs that bring joy, education and a sense of community. We are proud to partner with GSF in supporting impactful initiatives, including providing flights for Soaring Valor trips for World War II veterans to visit the National WWII Museum several [...]

2024-12-30T20:04:27+02:00December 30th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|