Southwest Airlines today unveiled a new brand campaign, “The Big Flex,” showcasing the carrier’s flexible and Customer-friendly points of difference, including two bags fly free®1, no change or cancellation fees2, flight credits that don’t expire3, and points that don’t expire4. The campaign highlights what’s most important to Southwest® Customers—choice and flexibility—delivered with the low fares and legendary Hospitality for which Southwest is famous. “The Big Flex” is centered around stories of Customers who benefit from Southwest’s flexible policies and showcases unique wa ..read more

Spirit Airlines today celebrated the official opening of Spirit Central, its new corporate campus at Dania Pointe in Dania Beach, Florida. The campus spans more than 11 acres and features four buildings, including a support center with offices, an amenity building, a new crew training facility built for hands-on experience in flight simulators, and a corporate housing facility. Additionally, the campus also includes dedicated parking garages for Spirit Team Members. The new Spirit Central provides an expansive, centralized location for the airline’s main support teams and is only a few mi ..read more

PLAY Airlines has initiated ticket sales for flights to Cardiff, Wales. Operating twice a week, on Mondays and Fridays, over a six-week period, the inaugural flight is scheduled for October 10, 2024, with the final flight departing on November 20. Tailoring services to coincide with the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches between Iceland and Wales, PLAY Airlines offers travelers the convenience of direct flights to Keflavik, Iceland’s gateway to Reykjavik, enabling exploration of Iceland’s stunning landscapes, including its lagoons and glaciers. Alternatively, passengers can opt for connect ..read more

Air India has announced it will launch the first international mroute on May 1 between Delhi and Dubai. Air India’s A350 is ready to take off on its first international journey, connecting Delhi and Dubai. Flights start from 1st May 2024. Bookings now open!#FlyAI #AirIndia #AIConnections #A350 pic.twitter.com/vZYJRHinTm — Air India (@airindia) April 18, 2024 ..read more

Norse Atlantic Airways has announced it will add the London (Gatwick) – Cape Town route starting on October 28. The new route will operate three days a week until March 2025. Norse Atlantic aircraft photo gallery: Screenshot ..read more

airBaltic, the national airline of Latvia, together with the tour operator Tez Tour Latvia, is delighted to announce an extension of their on-going collaboration. This partnership, which includes 12 popular destinations among Latvian travelers such as Spain, Greece, Italy, Turkey, Bulgaria, Cyprus, and Georgia, will also enhance airBaltic’s already published 17 new routes for the upcoming summer season. Route Map ..read more

Alaska Air Group (Alaska Airlines) reported financial results for the first quarter ending March 31, 2024, and provided outlook for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024.  “I want to recognize Alaska’s employees for their uncompromising prioritization of safety, for taking great care of our guests, and for delivering strong performance in the first quarter,” said CEO Ben Minicucci. “Despite significant challenges to start the year our results have far exceeded initial expectations. Thanks to thoughtful capacity planning, network optimization, and diligent cost control, we are well ..read more

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued an immediate ground stop for all Alaska Airlines flights today. CNBC reported that the airline’s weight and balance system was not functioning properly. More from Reuters: https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-issues-ground-stop-advisory-alaska-airlines-2024-04-17 More from The Seattle Times: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/all-alaska-airline-flights-grounded Alaska Airlines aircraft photo gallery: Screenshot ..read more

American launches airline’s first-ever rotating collection of premium onboard amenities, along with new bedding. Throughout the year, new inflight amenities will feature diverse designers and brands, sustainably sourced materials and causes important to American and its customers. Customers can indulge in fresh entrees, inspired by popular American Airlines destinations, across all domestic and international flights. AAdvantage® members can continue to earn or use miles for flights with these premium experiences. American Airlines is heating up the inflight experience ahead of the ..read more

The Delta-Aeromexico Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) is expanding its operations between the United States and Mexico, marking a significant milestone in the aviation industry. Delta and Aeromexico recently celebrated the launch of their new service between Boston (BOS) and Mexico City (MEX) during a ceremony at Logan International Airport. This highly anticipated route, operated by Aeromexico, marks the airline’s return to the Massachusetts capital.  Fantastic view Mexico City’s downtown at twilight. The nightlife of the city can be seen around the Palacio de Bellas Artes building in f ..read more