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airBaltic Marks 10 Years in Iceland
In May 2026, Latvian airline airBaltic marks the 10th anniversary of the route between its home base in Riga, Latvia and Reykjavík, Iceland. The airline currently operates up to four weekly flights on this route, offering customers convenient and flexible travel options for holidays, work trips, or onward connections.
Porter Airlines Celebrate Inaugural Nonstop Service Between Austin and Toronto
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) welcomed Porter Airlines as its newest airline partner this week, celebrating the launch of the carrier’s inaugural nonstop service between Austin and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). The new route marks an important step in strengthening international connectivity between Central Texas and Toronto, while expanding Porter’s growing North American network.
Middle East War Leads to 3.4% Fall in Air Passenger Demand in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down -3.4% compared to April 2025. Excluding the Middle East, demand increased by 1.2%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased -2.9% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.1% (-0.4 ppt compared to April 2025).
Northern Jet Expands Heavy Jet Fleet with Two Bombardier Challenger 604 Aircraft
Northern Jet has expanded its heavy jet fleet with the addition of two Bombardier Challenger 604 aircraft, further strengthening the company’s ability to serve clients seeking spacious, long-range private aviation solutions across North America and select international routes.
Hawaiian Airlines elevates onboard service with pre-order dining by celebrated Hawai’i chefs
As a continuation of Hawaiian Airlines’ signature onboard hospitality, the airline is redefining island-inspired dining in the Main Cabin with a new onboard service program that delivers greater choice, improved quality and a deeper connection to the flavors of Hawai’i.
Southwest Airlines Selects CarTrawler to Power Enhanced Car Rental Experience
CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental, ground transport and insurtech solutions to the global travel industry, has announced a new partnership with Southwest Airlines®, the largest domestic airline in the United States, that carried more than 134 million revenue passengers in 20251 and serves 122 destinations across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Southwest® has selected CarTrawler’s Connect Platform to power a modern car rental experience, replacing its previous in-house car rental platform with a more dynamic retail-led solution across Southwest’s digital channels.
The Emirates A380 has landed at Mini-Europe
The Emirates A380 has touched down at the airport in Mini-Europe, bringing one of the most recognisable aircrafts to Brussels’ captivating world of miniature monuments, displays, and animations. The Emirates A380 model has been replicated in perfect detail, taking over 60 hours of intricate craftsmanship by Mini-Europe’s expert modellers, to capture the distinctive features of the A380 and iconic Emirates livery. Custom-made at a scale of 1:25, the aircraft still measures nearly three meters in length (292 cm) with an impressive wingspan of 320 cm and a height of 45 cm. From the proportions of the fuselage to the fine details of the livery, the model highlights the expertise and craftsmanship that define Mini-Europe’s creations.
Air India Maharaja Club members can now earn and redeem Maharaja Points on Air India Express flights
Air India today announced a significant expansion of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India Express to over 55 destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia, in addition to Air India services.
Jet2 says ‘this summer is on’ as it restates confidence in the supply of jet fuel
Jet2 has today reported positive updates about fuel supply, supporting its plans to operate its flying programme as normal this summer. This comes on the back of the company’s latest dialogue with fuel suppliers, who have reported increased production and additional imports from areas unaffected by the Middle East conflict.
SAS launches its own business credit card program
SAS is introducing its own business credit card for Scandinavian small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative is designed to combine travel benefits, payment functionality, and expense management. The new program marks a significant milestone for SAS as the company develops and operates its own business credit card under the SAS EuroBonus umbrella. It positions SAS among the first global airline loyalty programs to launch a business offering enabled by embedded finance infrastructure, with SAS taking ownership of the customer experience and value proposition, alongside trusted financial partners
From gate to getaway: How Delta celebrated its newest European routes
As Delta launches its largest-ever transatlantic schedule, destination-inspired celebrations and special onboard touches brought the airline’s newest European routes to life.
Air Canada Foundation Publishes 2025 Impact Report
The Air Canada Foundation today released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining the meaningful difference it made in communities across Canada through its charitable partnerships, fundraising initiatives and the engagement of Air Canada employees countrywide. Through its programs and collaborations with Canadian-registered charities, the Foundation remains committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth. Its work is guided by three core pillars: Health, supporting pediatric hospitals and community organizations to improve health outcomes; Protection, addressing socio-economic adversity and the impacts of trauma so children can experience a healthy childhood; and Dreams, fostering hope and resilience for seriously ill, impoverished or vulnerable children.