In a bid to expand further, Southwest Airlines Company LUV has reported the addition of new routes from cities in California as well as launch of international service in key cities. The Dallas, TX-based low-cost carrier plans to add 19 new routes from California Cites, increasing frequency to the existing 27. The carrier will also
Alaska Airlines has reported that Singapore Airlines will be its newest Global Partner. Members of Alaska Mileage Plan and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer loyalty programs will begin earning miles on each other’s flights beginning Sept. 27. In addition, the two carriers will enact a codeshare partnership, pending government approval, which will allow guests booking through Singapore
Finnair has announced the opening of a new year-round route between Helsinki and Nanjing, China. Located along Yangtse River, Nanjing is one of the four ancient capitals of China, and a vibrant center for culture and economy. With a population of over 8 million people, Nanjing is an important commercial hub and leisure destination with
Air Canada has introduced a new service between Montreal and Tokyo Narita starting June 1, 2018. Flights will operate year-round, with daily service during summer peak travel and three times a week during the winter, with Air Canada’s flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Air Canada’s new transpacific service from its Montreal hub is designed
American Airlines is giving its customers more access to Europe, with new summer service to Budapest (BUD) and Prague (PRG) from Philadelphia, and additional service to Venice (VCE) from Chicago, starting May 4, 2018. Budapest and Prague will be new destinations on American’s route map. The airline currently offers service to Venice from Philadelphia. This
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Latin-American carrier Avianca have signed an agreement to codeshare on each other’s flights with effect from September 2017. Under the new agreement, SIA customers will have wider connections to Bogotá, Colombia, Avianca´s major hub location. SIA will add its ‘SQ’ designator code to Avianca-operated flights from its European gateways at Barcelona
BOC Aviation has delivered one Airbus A321-200 aircraft to Juneyao Airlines. This aircraft is from the Company’s existing order book.
airberlin has a new, strong partner in the USA. Passengers will benefit from attractive transfer connections in the United States, thanks to the new co-operation agreement with JetBlue. Passengers can book their flights to the USA with airberlin, as well as connecting flights operated by JetBlue to 31 destinations in the United States. These will
Atlas Air Worldwide has reported the ACMI placement of three 747-400 freighters with Hong Kong Air Cargo Carrier, a subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines. The aircraft will be operated by Atlas Air and will fly on behalf of Hong Kong Air Cargo through an aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance agreement. The first aircraft will enter
Low-cost airline Allegiant Travel, has announced plans to establish a two-aircraft base at the Indianapolis International Airport. As part of Allegiant’s growth plans in Indiana, the company plans to create up to 66 new, high-wage jobs by 2017. The Las Vegas-based company is investing more than US$40m to establish its new, base of operations, which
