Airline News

JetBlue Airways today announced plans for its first-ever airport lounges, opening at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Terminal 5 in late 2025 and Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) Terminal C soon after. The introduction of lounges is a step in the airline’s ‘ JetForward ’ strategy, which seeks to meet the growing demand for […]

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, and SF Airlines, a subsidiary of SF Holding, have announced their shared commitment to a project that will establish a landmark joint venture, marking an unprecedented milestone in the 40-year history of diplomatic relations between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and China. In a significant

United and the San Francisco 49ers announced today that the team has become the first in the NFL to purchase sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). As an initial step toward addressing emissions concerns, the team has purchased enough SAF to cover its game-related flying on United from San Francisco to Los Angeles this Sunday. In joining United’s Eco-Skies Alliance, the 49ers are

Alaska Air Group has introduced the interim leadership team in Honolulu to oversee Hawaiian Airlines’ operations until the two airlines are fully integrated, while keeping both brands—Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Summary  Now that final clearance has been received from regulators, Alaska Airlines can close the transaction and shift focus to obtaining a single

JetBlue Airways today announced that members of its TrueBlue loyalty program can now earn and redeem TrueBlue points on select Cape Air-operated flights when booking travel on jetblue.com or through the JetBlue mobile app. JetBlue’s customer loyalty benefits with Cape Air further expands a partnership that was first formed in 2007 – the very first

SAS made this announcement: To meet the growing demand for travel to the U.S., SAS is introducing a route to Seattle, offering five weekly direct flights from Copenhagen as part of its summer 2025 schedule. This marks a milestone, as SAS resumes service between the two cities 57 years after its inaugural flight. With Seattle

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines on September 16 operated the first official flight of the brand-new Airbus A321neo. Early in the morning, the first luggage containers were loaded, the crew boarded, and the passengers checked in. The first flights are headed to Copenhagen, Berlin, and Stockholm. The arrival of this new aircraft is an important step

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) are pleased to announce the signing of a long-term wet lease partnership aimed at securing reliable and efficient domestic air connectivity within Sweden.  Under the terms of the wet lease agreement, BRA will operate several aircraft on behalf of SAS, providing capacity on key domestic routes in Sweden as

Birmingham City Football Club is pleased to announce Delta Air Lines as its Official Airline Partner for the 2024-2025 season. The new commercial relationship reflects the growing appeal of Birmingham City Football Club to leading global brands. The relationship officially ‘kicks-off’ Monday, September 16, to coincide with Birmingham City’s appearance on Sky TV’s Live Monday Night Football. The

Air Canada today said it has reached a tentative, four-year collective agreement with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing more than 5,200 pilots at Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge. The new agreement recognizes the contributions and professionalism of Air Canada’s pilot group, while providing a framework for the future growth of the airline.