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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|

Second Quarter 2025 Average Air Fare Decreases 3.8% from First Quarter 2025

Source: US DOT The average U.S. domestic air fare decreased in the second quarter of 2025 to $386, down 3.8% from the first quarter 2025 inflation-adjusted fare of $401. Itinerary Fares: Round-trips, but includes one-way tickets if no return is purchased. Breakout of trip types: one-way, 40% ($276); round-trip, 60% ($470). Fare calculations by BTS *Based on a sample of approximately 10% of tickets sold. Total ticket value: The price charged by airlines at time of ticket purchase. Included: All fees and charges levied by an air carrier required for the passenger to board the aircraft.   Also, additional taxes and fees levied by an outside entity at time of ticket purchase. Not included: Fees for optional services, such as [...]

2025-10-22T20:07:14+03:00October 22nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Shared Responsibility: The Role of Governments and Industry in Unlocking Latin America’s Air Transport Potential

Source: ALTA At a time when the region reaches its highest level of air connectivity, with more than 6,200 active routes and 194 new ones added over the past year, Latin America’s aviation leaders gather at the 21st ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum 2025 with a clear message: aviation is not a luxury — it is a necessity that drives economic development. And, as such, it demands shared responsibility. According to Peter Cerdá, ALTA’s CEO, Latin America and the Caribbean are more connected than ever, but high taxes, limited infrastructure, and excessive regulation continue to constrain their potential. “We are not asking for privileges, only clear and fair rules. If we act with vision and urgency, we can carry [...]

2025-10-21T05:08:38+03:00October 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|