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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Virgin Atlantic considers new low-cost Gatwick offshoot
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Any new company would retain the Virgin brand but be run at a lower cost as a different corporate entity with different employee contracts. It...
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OpenSkies adds widebodies as 767 joins current 757 fleet
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OpenSkies revealed earlier this month that the 767-300 would join its existing 757-200s from August 2016. Our Airline Route blog now confirms that...
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Norwegian finally gets US decision: they will fly under Norwegian Air International
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Norwegian Group has waited two years to hear that it can fly to the US under the subsidiary name Norwegian Air International. That day has arrived....
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JetBlue provides fresh MINT approach to transcontinental flying
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JetBlue confirms it will take delivery of ten additional Airbus A321s in 2017 and nine of these will be configured in its MINT arrangement to be...
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Fuel prices are helping to push down airfares
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A report from industry body International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows that average global fares fell by more than ten percent in the...
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Ethiopian feeds into United’s Newark hub for New York return
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The switch of US airports from John F Kennedy International to Newark Liberty International for the long-haul connection from Addis Ababa via Lomé...
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Azul begins European adventure with Lisbon launch
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The growth from Azul means there are now 18 airlines offering flights between Europe and Brazil, according to OAG data, and TAP Portugal dominates...
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Slot changes at Newark Liberty opens the door to new flight options
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The Federal Aviation Administration has announced capacity will be opened up at one of the busiest airports in America. This, along with a review...
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United launches second Tel Aviv link with capacity growth promise
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San Francisco is a key centre for Israeli business travel and one of the most popular US leisure destinations for Israelis. From its San Francisco...
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Tianjin Airlines confirms London as first long-haul destination
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Tianjin Airlines was awarded licences by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) last year to introduce flights between Tianjin and both...
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Canadian travel company NewLeaf rebranded as ‘reseller’
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Originally marketed as an ultra-low cost carrier, NewLeaf had planned on offering domestic and international flights within and from Canada,...
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Alaska Airlines to acquire Virgin America in latest US consolidation
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The combination expands Alaska Airlines' existing footprint in California, bolsters its platform for growth and strengthens the company as a...
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The Dreamliner effect on route development
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There are now almost 390 Boeing 787 Dreamliners flying to destinations around the world and there remains a ‘buzz’ around the modern generation...
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Virgin Atlantic boosts Transatlantic offering from Manchester
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Twenty years after it first launched flights from Manchester, Virgin Atlantic is making history by offering the northern city’s first direct...
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Xiamen Airlines selects Vancouver for North American growth
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Xiamen Airlines is significantly expanding its international presence following the arrival of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. Over a three...
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JetBlue increases its Long Beach presence
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The largest carrier at Long Beach Airport is increasing both the number of destinations and flights, having been awarded three new slots at the...
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US regulator to adopt “fresh look” on allocation of Haneda daytime rights
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The newly available daytime slots at Haneda herald a potential transformation in US air service to the Japanese capital and the regulator wants to...
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United and Air China deal opens door to future joint opportunities
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The new initiative will be led by senior executives from both carriers, who will meet regularly to coordinate new initiative rollouts, promote...
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Copa opens northern Peru to improved connectivity
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The new route to Chiclayo will foster economic development in northern Peru, enhancing opportunities for stronger commercial ties with the American...
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Norwegian brings enhanced Scandinavian connectivity to Las Vegas
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The low-cost carrier will offer a weekly service from November 1, 2016 adding to the existing links it offers to the popular US conference and...