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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Route rundown: MXP-BOM, MLA-SEN, CEB-SZX
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This week: Air Italy adds a fourth international route from Milan Malpensa and Air Malta to serve London Southend.
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Analysis: the transatlantic battle
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A week after International Airlines Group bought a minority stake in long-haul low-cost carrier Norwegian, with a view to launching a full takeover...
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IAG mulls Norwegian takeover amid fierce transatlantic competition
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The owner of British Airways and Aer Lingus is weighing up a takeover offer for rival Norwegian Air Shuttle amid fierce competition on...
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Mexico City "bursting at the seams" amid capacity constraints
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Mexico could lose more than 20 million passengers per year by 2035 if infrastructure development does not keep pace with demand for aviation...
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Boeing clinches Dreamliner order from American Airlines
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American Airlines has dealt Airbus a fresh blow after opting to more than double its Dreamliner fleet.
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Why US skies face a turbulent future despite ATM upgrades
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US skies are benefitting from significant air traffic management (ATM) upgrades, but there are challenges casting shadows on the worthy efforts...
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United to expand Houston-Havana service
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United Airlines has moved a step closer to increasing the number of non-stop flights from Houston to Havana.
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Interview: how data helped Myrtle Beach triumph
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Serving the popular South Carolina tourism hotspot, Myrtle Beach International Airport’s effective use of alternative data sources has helped it to...
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Blow for Airbus as Hawaiian Airlines opts for 787 Dreamliner
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Boeing has secured a significant victory over rival Airbus after Hawaiian Airlines agreed to order up to 20 787-9 Dreamliners.
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Canada - next stop for Norwegian?
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Norwegian has so far concentrated on expanding its transatlantic services into the US and Argentina, but Canada appears to be next on the radar of...
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Viva Air Peru to explore international routes
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Viva Air Peru is exploring the prospect of launching its first international routes, less than a year after commencing domestic operations.
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Video: key quotes from Quito
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Re-visit some of the key quotes from the 11th Routes Americas, which took place in Quito, Ecuador.
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American and Qantas renew bid for Pacific joint venture
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Oneworld carriers American Airlines and Qantas are trying for a second time to deepen their ties on flights across the Pacific, saying the move...
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Québec primed for further growth
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Québec City Jean Lesage International Airport has an ambition to hit two million passengers per year by 2020.
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Ecuador and Guatemala to sign tourism MoU
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Ecuador and Guatemala are set to sign an agreement to strengthen tourism links between the two countries.
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Aeroméxico to increase Quito services following strong demand
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Aeroméxico is to increase frequencies on its Quito - Mexico City route.
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Routes revisited: the growth of Cartagena after hosting Routes Americas
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It is five years since Routes Americas was held in the Colombian city of Cartagena – since then the market has experienced a significant growth in...
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Record-breaking tourism traffic only the tip of the iceberg
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Atlantic Canada has experienced tremendous growth in its air services over the last few years, with more opportunities to serve key markets in the...
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How to make your airport stand out
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Changing customer perceptions, supporting airlines and borrowing ideas from other airports are all key making your own airport stand out.
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Viva Air targets Ecuador and New York Stock Exchange listing
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Viva Air will look to go public within the next two years, the airline’s chief executive Declan Ryan has told delegates at Routes Americas, as well...