Americas
The latest aviation new and new air services from the world’s leading airlines, airports and tourism authorities in the Americas including North America, Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Air travel continues to defy global challenges
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Long-haul arrivals in Western Europe are on the increase – showing its resilience in the face of last year’s terror attacks. It has taken over a...
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WestJet says its pioneering spirit is perfect experience for new Canadian ULCC
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The launch of the as yet unnamed business remains subject to agreement with its pilots and any required regulatory approvals. Details of its plans...
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Emirates cuts USA capacity as Trump tactics exacerbate already softening demand
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Gulf carrier Emirates Airline is cutting back on its schedules to the United States of America, blaming policies introduced by President Trump's...
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KLM to resume flights into Costa Rica to support growing European demand
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KLM has opened reservations this week for a planned twice weekly Amsterdam - San Jose flight launching from October 31, 2017. This will be flown on...
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A crystal clear opportunity for luxury charters
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In one of the most significant brand expansion in the history of luxury travel and hospitality, Crystal Cruises is not only introducing new ships...
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Traffic triumph - all regions of the world continue positive start to 2017
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February international passenger demand rose 5.8 per cent compared to February 2016, which was down compared to the 9.1 per cent yearly increase...
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Norwegian adds Denver and Seattle to low-cost Transatlantic network from UK
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Norwegian will launch flights from both Denver International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to London’s Gatwick Airport this...
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JetBlue’s fresh approach to its Mint concept as more markets gain premium service
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JetBlue first introduced the Airbus A321 into its network in late 2013, but started introducing its premium Mint configured aircraft into its fleet...
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American Airlines hits the end of an era as it drops New York – San Juan link
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The formal confirmation of the closure of the route from American Airlines follows an exclusive story on Routesonline on April 3, 2017 about the...
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US airlines hit record passengers high
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Domestic and international rise as US traffic continues growth.
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Delta now serves all top ten markets from Seattle as it blows into the Windy City
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Delta’s activities out of Seattle have been on the rise since 2012 with overall departure capacity increasing 167.4 per cent up until 2016. Data...
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IAG plans new LEVEL of evolution for low-cost long-haul model
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International Airlines Group (IAG) has confirmed its new low-cost long-haul business will operate under the LEVEL brand. The airline will launch...
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Avianca boosts US presence with new Bogotá - Boston link
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Colombian flag carrier Avianca will launch the only scheduled non-stop link between South America and Boston's Logan International Airport when it...
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Frontier Airlines boosts Colorado Springs and Las Vegas operations
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After reviewing and restructuring its operations at the start of the decade and reducing its network by around a third between 2011 and 2013,...
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Aer Lingus finalises lease deal for A321neoLR arrival in 2019
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The confirmation of this deal follows extensive discussions between the management of Aer Lingus and its parent company International Consolidated...
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ANA confirms Honolulu debut for special 'Flying Honu' A380
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Flights between Japan and Hawaii represent a highly competitive market - around 1.5 million Japanese travel to Hawaii annually, with airlines...
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Air Caraïbes uses A350 to squeeze out route returns
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While all operators to date have adopted the standard nine-abreast arrangement initially detailed by the carrier in its catalogue, Air Caraïbes has...
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Jambojet renews its push to expand into international markets from Kenya
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As low-cost carrier Jambojet once again seeks rights to fly internationally from Kenya, we explore its growth plans and also look at the potential...
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Norwegian plans MAXimum disruption to legacy carriers with Transatlantic network growth
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As widely expected, European low-cost carrier Norwegian will introduce its new Boeing 737MAX fleet into operation on flights between the UK and...
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Air transport ends 2016 on strong footing despite terrorist attacks, geopolitical tensions, and economic uncertainty, says ACI
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Latest data from the organisation’s membership shows global passenger traffic grew 7.3 per cent in December 2016 and 5.5 per cent for the year as a...