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LAX Previews An Overhaul Of Airport Identity To Provide World-Class Experience

Source: LAWA Concept for new LAX branding (subject to change). Courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports. The new unified vision will drive ongoing transformation, including design and construction upgrades, to better serve passengers and employees  Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) recently unveiled a new identity and narrative at Los Angeles International airport (LAX). This will infuse all elements of LAX with the spirit of Los Angeles, better reflecting the region’s culture, neighborhoods and creative energy. These enhancements will provide employees and passengers with an improved experience, unite the multi-faceted and ongoing $30 billion Capital Improvement Program, and evolve LAX from a point of transit to a destination that feels welcoming, intentional and distinctly L.A. "As we prepare to host major [...]

2025-10-23T21:23:33+03:00October 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

ACI-LAC Welcomes the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA) as its Newest Airport Member

Source: ACI-LAC Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport in St. Kitts joins the ACI-LAC network, highlighting its role in Caribbean connectivity and tourism. The airport has modern infrastructure and a history of hosting large aircraft. ACI-LAC celebrates SCASPA’s commitment to excellence and regional development. Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce the incorporation of the St. Christopher Air & Sea Ports Authority (SCASPA), operator of the Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport, as its newest airport member. Located just northeast of Basseterre on the island of St. Kitts, Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport is the primary gateway to the nation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Formerly known as Golden Rock Airport, the facility was renamed in [...]

2025-10-23T20:47:58+03:00October 23rd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Onex Partners and its affiliated funds and co-investors close sale of 25 per cent equity stake in WestJet to Delta, Korean Air and Air France-KLM

Source: WestJet Onex Partners and WestJet today announced the successful closing of the sale of minority equity stakes in WestJet to Delta Air Lines, Korean Air and Air France-KLM from Onex Partners, the upper middle market private equity platform of Onex, a Canadian investor and alternative asset manager, and affiliated funds and co-investors (the Onex Group). "Our new partners are widely regarded as among the best-performing and most innovative airlines in the world," said Tawfiq Popatia, Head of Onex Partners and Board Director at WestJet. "This investment has created a terrific amount of value for Onex Partners and its investors to date, including through the unprecedented headwinds posed by the pandemic. We look forward to building on this track record [...]

2025-10-23T20:16:32+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada to Launch U.S. Flights from Toronto Island in a Major Expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport

Source: Air Canada   New, daily services to New York, Boston, Washington and Chicago Increased daily frequencies to Montréal and Ottawa Ongoing service enhancements include becoming the only carrier to offer Fast, Free Wi-Fi on flights to and from Billy Bishop Expansion complements Air Canada's presence at Toronto Pearson with more than 600 flights a day to more than 120 destinations next summer Air Canada has unveiled a major expansion at Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport with new transborder routes to four major U.S. cities and increased daily flights to Montréal and Ottawa. The new services, with frequencies favourable to business travel, further heighten the customer experience at Billy Bishop airport, including the introduction this month of fast, free onboard [...]

2025-10-23T19:58:50+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines names Nathaniel Pieper Chief Commercial Officer

Source: American Airlines American Airlines Group Inc. has announced that Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper has been named Chief Commercial Officer. Pieper, currently CEO of the oneworld alliance, will assume his new role effective Nov. 3. He will report to American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Nat is a world-class, results-oriented leader who has achieved tremendous success throughout his entire career,” said Isom. “He is well-versed in the airline business, having led teams across multiple disciplines at Northwest, Delta and Alaska. Nat’s experience and expertise, coupled with his recent work with us leading oneworld, make him incredibly well-suited to lead our Commercial team moving forward.” As Chief Commercial Officer, Pieper will lead all of American’s commercial strategy, planning and performance across alliances and partnerships, [...]

2025-10-23T20:11:49+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Neste extends partnership with United Airlines to bring sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three major US airports

Source: Neste Corporation Neste and United Airlines have expanded their existing partnership to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to three new major airports in the United States. The new agreement makes United the first commercial airline to purchase SAF for use on flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in New Jersey, and Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington D.C. As part of the agreement, Neste will supply neat Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to United Airlines. The sustainable aviation fuel will be blended with conventional jet fuel before use to meet jet fuel specifications. Neste began the SAF deliveries to United at George Bush Airport in July and they will continue until [...]

2025-10-23T20:08:45+03:00October 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 4.3% year-on-year in August

Source: ALTA In August 2025, total passenger traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 40.7 million passengers, an increase of 4.3% compared to August 2024 (equivalent to an additional 1.7 million passengers). Intra-regional traffic accounted for 81% of the net increase, driven mainly by the domestic markets of Brazil, Argentina, and Peru, which contributed more than half of the growth. Flight supply grew by 1.2% year-on-year, while total capacity (seats) increased by 2.5%, reflecting the use of larger aircraft, with an average of 160 seats per flight compared to 158 in August 2024[1] . Summary of indicators Capacity measured in available seat kilometers (ASK) grew 4.7% year-on-year. Demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), increased 4.8% [...]

2025-10-22T20:44:18+03:00October 22nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

British Airways opens brand-new lounge at Miami International Airport

Source: MIA British Airways has proudly celebrated the launch of its new lounge design concept with the opening of the new lounge at Miami International Airport, marking a significant step change in the airline’s premium offering. Working in partnership with global architecture and design firm Gensler, the opening showcases the airline’s new design concept that will serve as the basis for future lounge developments. "I proudly congratulate British Airways on opening its second-largest lounge in the world at MIA and expanding its presence at MIA. The stunning new British Airways lounge joins our growing list of premium services now available to passengers flying with our oneworld airline partners at MIA," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "We’re thrilled to [...]

2025-10-22T20:56:20+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement that brings Türkiye closer to Spain and Latin America

Source: Pegasus Airlines Pegasus Airlines customers will gain access to thirteen Iberia-operated destinations, including eleven in Spain, plus Portugal and Brazil. Iberia customers will be able to fly directly to Istanbul on Pegasus Airlines’ Madrid–Istanbul service and connect onwards across Türkiye. Pegasus Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Iberia, offering passengers more choice and convenience. Through this partnership, Pegasus guests can now travel seamlessly to 13 destinations via Iberia flights from Madrid-Barajas Airport. These include 11 Spanish cities; Málaga, Tenerife (North), Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, A Coruña, Asturias, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Vigo and Seville, via Madrid, in addition to the routes already served by Pegasus; Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Seville. The network also expands to Lisbon in [...]

2025-10-22T20:25:44+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Etraveli Group and Frontier Airlines Partner to Expand NDC Distribution and Enhance the Travel Booking Experience

Source: Frontier Airlines Etraveli Group, a world-leading tech platform for selling flights and providing flight content distribution, and Frontier Airlines, America's Low Fare Airline, today announced the successful launch of a direct connection via IATA's New Distribution Capability (NDC). This strategic collaboration marks a significant step forward in delivering a more personalized, intuitive and efficient shopping experience to travelers worldwide. Through this partnership, Etraveli Group gains direct access to Frontier's NDC content, including real-time fares, ancillary products, and bundles, enabling customers across Etraveli Group's OTA brands and B2B partners to book Frontier flights with greater flexibility and choice. The agreement comes as airlines increasingly adopt NDC to improve the digital shopping journey for travelers using agency platforms. With Etraveli Groups' [...]

2025-10-22T20:16:20+03:00October 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|