Source: Frontier Airlines Limited-Time Offer: Fast-Track to Elite Platinum Status With Just 20,000 Points Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is thrilled to launch a major enhancement for its most loyal customers: expanded access to free seat upgrades for Elite Status members. This marks the first of several exciting innovations coming in 2025 as part of The New Frontier, Frontier's ongoing commitment to affordability, comfort, and exceptional value. Starting today, eligible Elite Status members can upgrade to both Premium Seating and UpFront Plus, featuring guaranteed open middle seats. Later this year, upgrades to the all-new First Class seating will also become available. New Benefits for Elite Members  Platinum Members: Eligible for upgrades starting 12 hours before departure Gold Members: Eligible for [...]

Source: TAP Moves up to 11th place in the world ranking. In 2025, TAP reclaims its place as Europe's safest airline in the TOP 25 of the world's safest carriers, drawn up by Airline Ratings. The 25 safest airlines in the world for 2025 are, in order: 1. Air New Zealand; 2. Qantas; 3. Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Emirates (the 3 ex-aequo); 4. Virgin Australia; 5. Etihad Airways; 6. ANA; 7. EVA Air; 8. Korean Air; 9. Alaska Airlines; 10. Turkish Airlines (THY); 11. TAP Air Portugal; 12. Hawaiian Airlines; 13. American Airlines; 14. SAS; 15. British Airways; 16. Iberia; 17. Finnair; 18. Lufthansa/Swiss; 19. JAL; 20. Air Canada; 21. Delta Airlines; 22. Vietnam Airlines; 23. United Airlines. AirlineRatings.com [...]

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for December 2024: Operating Data December 2024 December 2023 % Change Copa Holdings (Consolidated) ASM (mm) (1) 2,665.5 2,501.7 6.5 % RPM (mm) (2) 2,273.1 2,128.6 6.8 % Load Factor (3) 85.3 % 85.1 % 0.2 p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For December 2024, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 6.5%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 6.8%, compared to 2024. As a result, the [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet's newest connection underpins airline's title as Canada's leading carrier serving Mexico WestJet announced non-stop service between Calgary and Mexico City International Airport (MEX). Beginning May 14, 2025, WestJet will operate five weekly flights, reaffirming its leadership as the top carrier connecting Canada and Mexico, while reinforcing Calgary's position as a key hub for the airline's global network. "WestJet's continued investment in popular sun destinations had made us the gateway between Canada and Mexico, bolstering both countries vital commercial and tourism economies," said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet, Vice-President of Network and Schedule Planning. "Service between Calgary and Mexico City opens the door for more Western Canadians to explore Mexico's vibrant culture and history, while boosting trade and tourism across [...]