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Air Canada Inaugurates Flights to Porto; Adds A Second Destination in Portugal to Its Global Network

Source: Air Canada Air Canada's inaugural flight from Montreal departed yesterday evening and arrived this morning in Porto, Portugal. "We are delighted to be returning to Porto, marking our newest Europe route this summer and second destination in Portugal," said Mark Galardo, Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Officer and President, Cargo. "We design routes like this one to appeal to our customers throughout our North American network, with convenient travel options at our Montreal hub. A world heritage city and gateway to Portugal's northern region, Porto offers an array of history, culture, outdoor adventures, and gastronomic experiences. Whether customers are visiting friends, family or exploring Southern Europe, we look forward to welcoming our customers onboard our Portugal flights." Porto [...]

2025-06-06T12:38:30+03:00June 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TIACA Announces 2025 Hall of Fame Recipient

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce that Jan Krems, President of United Cargo, has been selected as the 2025 Hall of Fame Award Recipient. Jan Krems is being honored for his exceptional leadership, customer-centric vision, and continued innovation in the air cargo industry. Under his guidance, United Cargo has grown to become the largest belly-only carrier in the world – driven by his strategic foresight and unwavering commitment to service excellence. "Jan Krems exemplifies the kind of leadership our industry needs—visionary, people-focused, and relentlessly innovative. His impact on air cargo spans decades, and his work continues to elevate not only the companies he leads but the entire sector. We are honored to welcome Jan into the TIACA Hall of [...]

2025-06-05T08:21:43+03:00June 5th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Beyond Carnival: 4 Spectacular Brazilian festivals you can’t miss

Source: Delta Air Lines It may resemble Carnival, but this is the Parintins Festival in Brazil’s Amazon region. Over three nights, two rival groups deliver spectacular performances retelling a beloved legend of the death and resurrection of an ox. (Courtesy of Lucas Silva/Amazonastur) While Carnival may be Brazil’s most iconic celebration, the country’s cultural calendar overflows with vibrant festivals all year long. With Delta’s nonstop flights from the U.S. to Brazil—and convenient connections to the country’s interior through LATAM, Delta’s Joint Venture partner—immersing yourself in these unforgettable experiences is easier than ever.  Come rain or shine, no matter the time of year, Brazilians are always ready to celebrate. In addition to Carnival—Brazil’s most famous festival, known as the “greatest spectacle [...]

2025-06-05T08:23:49+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia launches ‘Iberia GPT’, a new conversational travel recommendation channel on ChatGPT

Source: Iberia Among its most notable features are flexible flight search, personalized destination suggestions, budget-based recommendations, and multi-destination routes. The experience can be tested with a ChatGPT account by searching for “Iberia” in the ‘Explore GPTs’ section or via this link. Iberia today launches Iberia GPT, a new conversational assistant on ChatGPT that helps customers plan their trips in an inspiring, agile, and personalized way. Available starting today in the GPT Store, this solution becomes the first initiative of its kind launched by an airline. The airline announced this new channel during South Summit 2025, one of Europe’s key innovation and entrepreneurship events. This new AI-based communication channel with customers is available in OpenAI’s GPT Store. To try it, access ChatGPT and [...]

2025-06-05T07:43:21+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Taste the World with Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways

Source: Alaska Airlines Explore the culinary delights of some of the most iconic destinations and dishes around the globe with Alaska Airlines' Global Getaways, offering up to 50% savings on award redemptions to select international destinations starting at just 10,000 miles. Summary Alaska Airlines’ Global Getaways offers Mileage Plan members up to 50% off award tickets to select destinations, allowing travel between Aug. 1 and Nov. 15. The theme for this quarter is “Taste the World,” encouraging members to explore culinary delights from iconic destinations around the globe. Featured destinations include Bangkok, Buenos Aires, Lisbon, Monterrey, Naples and Tbilisi with award ticket prices starting at 10,000 miles. Welcome to this quarter’s Alaska Airlines Global Getaway, where our Mileage Plan members [...]

2025-06-05T08:05:11+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Debuts at Seattle Paine Field International Airport, Offering Ultra-Low Cost Travel to Denver, Las Vegas and Phoenix

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines made its debut at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) today with the launch of nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). Each route will operate twice per week, and will complement the airline's existing service to seven destinations nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $69*. "We are thrilled to launch our ultra-low cost service at PAE, unlocking more affordable and convenient travel options for consumers in the greater Seattle area and throughout Western Washington," said Jennifer de la Cruz, senior director of corporate communications, Frontier [...]

2025-06-05T07:38:02+03:00June 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TIACA Announces the 7th Sustainability Award Finalists

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with one of the leading industry IT solution providers CHAMP Cargosystems.  The Awards aim to recognize outstanding businesses and industry initiatives seeking to make air cargo more sustainable.  There were two categories being judged, one for Start-Up/Small Business and the second for Corporate and established businesses.  The jury, comprised of 7 industry leaders and sustainability champions include Chris McDermott, CHAMP Cargosystems; Liana Coyne, Coyne Airways; Andrea Tang, FIATA, Ariaen Zimmerman, , Celine Hourcade, SATS, Ltd; Aga Kwolek, South Pole and Patricia Varela, IATA. Jury members evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, [...]

2025-06-03T19:50:03+03:00June 4th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines debuts limited-edition amenity kits by Hollywood designer Brandon Blackwood

Source: American Airlines Designer Brandon Blackwood has dressed Hollywood’s hottest stars, racked up industry awards for his handbag and footwear designs, gone viral across social media platforms — and now he’s soaring to new heights with the launch of amenity kits created exclusively for American Airlines customers. The ultimate ready-to-wear accessory, Blackwood’s amenity kits will be available on select American flights beginning later this month. Through early September, premium cabin customers on American international and select transcontinental flights will be greeted by a complimentary Blackwood-designed amenity kit at their seat: Flagship® First and Flagship Suite® Preferred seats: A compact travel version of Blackwood’s trademark Portmore handbag, featuring the same structured design in denim and wraparound zip closure Flagship® Business and [...]

2025-06-03T19:09:35+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

SkyTeam Leads First Global Airline Alliance Initiative to Combat Human Trafficking 

Source: SkyTeam SkyTeam and its member airlines have issued a joint Anti-Human Trafficking Declaration, becoming the first global airline alliance to launch a coordinated initiative to help prevent human trafficking. The unified awareness and prospective response program will include training for frontline staff, sharing best practices, and fostering partnerships with NGOs, law enforcement agencies, and governments. The Declaration, which received unanimous support from all member airlines, was signed on 1 June at SkyTeam’s Alliance Board meeting in Delhi. It formalizes the alliance’s collective commitment to combatting this crime on a global scale. The initiative recognizes SkyTeam’s responsibility and opportunity to take action, guided by five core values: Ethical Responsibility, Empathy and Respect, Awareness and Education, Collaboration and Partnerships, and Survivor [...]

2025-06-03T20:31:13+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Ciao Italia! Alaska Airlines announces new nonstop service between Seattle and Rome

Source: Alaska Airlines Rome remains one of the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members and it's the largest European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle Flights will begin in May 2026 and can be purchased at alaskaair.com starting in fall 2025 Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the "Emerald City" will be connected to the "Eternal City" via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now. "Serving Rome nonstop from Seattle is a dream come true. [...]

2025-06-03T19:03:55+03:00June 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|