The fast-growing Canadian ULCC will begin its first US service from Edmonton in December. Canada’s Flair Airlines is opening a new base at Edmonton International (YEG) and starting four new transborder US routes as the ULCC continues to expand its footprint. Seasonal service will be offered this winter to Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Las Vegas (LAS), Pal …
WestJet today announced it is growing its California network. The airline is reintroducing nonstop service between Orange County/Anaheim and Calgary, initially operating twice weekly, beginning November 4, 2021, and quickly transitioning to three times weekly on December 7, 2021. Additionally, the airline moves from summer flights to providing year …
Starting Monday, low-cost carrier Southwest will operate a series of flights chartered by the Pentagon. The airline will assist in transporting refugees and evacuees from Afghanistan to undisclosed domestic locations. Southwest says it is proud to be a part of the military’s humanitarian airlift mission and stands ready to provide additional suppor …
Ethiopian Airlines has been the fastest-growing airline in Africa over the past decade or so. It has succeeded where many other airlines have struggled, largely due to a strong plan set out in 2010. In December 2020, it won the best African airline award in the Decade of Airline Excellence Awards. How has it risen to this level? The origins of Ethio …
The U.S. Defense Department (DOD) on Sunday activated the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) to aid the airlift out of Afghanistan. The order effectively activates 18 aircraft from six airlines to carry U.S. citizens and personnel, Special Immigrant Visa applicants, and other “at-risk” individuals from the Taliban-controlled country. The plan calls on …
Croatia Airlines plans to operate flights to twelve international destinations from its hub in Zagreb during the coming winter season, which begins on October 31. This is compared to 25 filed by its low-cost competitor Ryanair, which will have its network fully operational from December 1. At this stage, the Croatian national carrier plans to maint …
The government of Canada issued this statement: The Government of Canada is prioritizing the health and safety of all people in Canada by continuing to take a risk-based and measured approach to re-opening the border. Canada’s phased approach to easing border measures is informed by the continued monitoring of available data and scientific evidence, …
Qatar Airways is continuing to press its commitment to serve the African market as it announced on Sunday the launch of flights to two new destinations via a flight from its superhub in Doha to Lusaka, Zambia, and onwards to neighboring Harare, Zimbabwe. The airline has significantly grown it is Africa reach with so far starting six new destinations …
Mexican flag carrier Aeromexico has announced it will be launching non-stop flights to Madrid, Spain from its secondary hub in Guadalajara beginning December 15. Aeromexico will fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner jets three times weekly from Mexico’s second-largest city direct to the Spanish capital. The new non-stop service from Guadalajara is in additi …
The carrier has seen strong demand from the UK airport to leisure destinations this summer. Irish LCC Ryanair said it will base two aircraft at Newcastle, England (NCL) for the 2022 summer season and fly 19 routes from the airport, including 12 new routes to start next summer. The decision to expand its presence at NCL, from where it currently …
Lufthansa has strengthened its commitment to Bristol Airport, commencing a regular service from Bristol to Frankfurt on 2 August 2021. The route provides business travelers with an increased opportunity to trade in one of the world’s leading financial centers and opens the door for multiple onward connections for leisure travelers. Frankfurt is reno …
Air France confirmed its main focus for the winter 2021 season will be Europe and the Caribbean. The airline will focus on leisure destinations with six new routes as well as the continuation of seven summer routes. As the summer season ends in the northern hemisphere, Air France is looking towards the winter months. The airline confirmed it will st …
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