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Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Routes to 12 Cities, Expanding Florida Footprint
Allegiant Travel Company yesterday announced seven new nonstop routes connecting 12 cities across the country, including a new destination: Fort Myers, Florida via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $49.*
Emirates introduces retrofitted Boeing 777 to Madrid
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced it will deploy its newly refurbished Boeing 777 aircraft to/from Madrid starting from 16 September. Customers can look forward to an enhanced travel experience with upgraded interiors and premium signature travel touches across all cabins. Madrid is Emirates’ first destination in Spain to operate with the airline’s next-generation interiors.
Air Canada Cargo Launches Redesigned eBooking Experience
Air Canada and Air Canada Cargo have announced the introduction of its redesigned eBooking platform, providing an optimized booking experience for customers and new tools to self-manage shipments.
dnata Named First Ground Handler in IAG’s Preferred Partner Programme
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with International Airlines Group (IAG), becoming the first ground handler selected under its Preferred Partner Programme. The MoU establishes the foundation for a broader, long-term collaboration between the companies, as IAG deepens its relationships with select strategic partners to drive innovation, consistency and long-term value.
Boeing Forecasts 20-Year Global Demand for Nearly 2.4 Million New Commercial Pilots, Tech’s & Crew
Fueled by emerging markets and changes in fleet mix, Boeing [NYSE: BA] projects continued demand for aviation personnel as the global commercial fleet changes to meet the demands of the flying public. Boeing’s 2025 Pilot and Technician Outlook (PTO) anticipates the industry will require nearly 2.4 million new aviation professionals through 2044 to meet the long-term increase in air travel.
Gulf Air and The New Terminal One Announce Long-Term Strategic Partnership for JFK Airport Operation
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport have unveiled a long-term strategic partnership, positioning the airline for future growth following its momentous return to the United States and elevating the customer experience in New York City.
Etihad Guest Launches Loyalty Partnership with Revolut
Etihad Guest, the loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has partnered with the multinational neobank, Revolut, to offer worldwide loyalty members more ways to earn Etihad Guest Miles internationally. Millions of Revolut customers worldwide can transfer their RevPoints earned through everyday spending to Etihad Guest Miles via the Revolut mobile app. RevPoints can be transferred into Etihad Guest Miles at a one-for-one ratio, with no minimum transfer amount – making rewards more accessible and allowing members to unlock Etihad Guest benefits with the tap of a button.
Spirit Airlines Adds Key West to its Route Map
Florida travelers will soon be able to get between Las Olas Boulevard and Duval Street at jet speed. Florida-based Spirit Airlines has announced it will launch new service at Key West International Airport (EYW), providing the only nonstop flight between Key West (EYW) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL) starting Nov. 6, 2025. The new service will operate four times per week on Monday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday and will increase to daily flights starting Dec. 18, 2025. Guests can also enjoy easy one-stop connections through Spirit’s largest airport, Fort Lauderdale (FLL).
TUI Airline Launches Digital Inflight Experience!
TUI is making flying more digital than ever: passengers across Europe can now enjoy a modern, flexible, and easy-to-use entertainment experience onboard. With the new inflight platform, guests can watch movies, chat, and even start discovering and planning destinations activities already while in the air — all directly on their smartphone or tablet. After a successful launch, the platform is now available on 59 short- and medium-haul Boeing aircraft. Another 15 planes will be equipped later this year. “Our new platform seamlessly combines entertainment, travel information, and services — right where our guests’ holiday begins: onboard. This makes TUI even more digital and optimizes our inflight experience for customers across Europe. We are also very proud to be the first airline to enable our guests to book exclusive excursions for their holiday destination while jetting to the beach,” said Peter Glade, Chief Commercial Officer, TUI Airline.
Eurowings creates new special moments on board
Flying affordably and experiencing a feel-good atmosphere at the same time? Eurowings makes it possible – and deliberately goes one step further than the pure low-cost model. Germany’s largest leisure airline is creating a variety of new in-flight experiences for its more than 20 million guests. The flight experience is being expanded step by step to include innovative, multi-sensory elements. Every new “signature moment” – from boarding to leaving the aircraft – is designed to be emotionally moving and surprising and to create a travel experience that will remain a positive memory.
American Airlines and Mastercard renew partnership for even more rewarding travel experiences
American Airlines and Mastercard have announced an extension of their decades-long partnership, reinforcing a shared commitment to delivering more rewarding travel experiences and value through advanced payments technology and services.
KLM introduces new winter destination: Kittilä, Finland
In the winter season of 2025-2026, KLM will add a new destination to its network: Kittilä, located in the northwest of Finnish Lapland. From November 23, 2025, to March 22, 2026, KLM will offer a weekly flight every Sunday between Amsterdam and Kittilä.