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United Airlines winter holiday travel forecast and festive facts
UK Travel: United’s passenger bookings from London to the U.S. increased by 9% and from Edinburgh to the U.S. by 73% during the winter holiday travel season (December 18 – January 6) compared to last year. United increased service between London Heathrow to Chicago O’Hare from twice daily to three-times daily flights during the winter period.
UK government unveils £750,000 funding boost to inspire the next generation of aviation talent
Young people across the UK are being encouraged to reach for the sky following a new £750,000 government funding announcement designed to inspire the next generation of aviation professionals and open up access to highly skilled careers across the sector.
United Adds New Features to Award-Winning Mobile App Like Virtual Gate, Club Recommendation Tool
United today launched new features to its award-winning mobile app to save customers even more time and further improve the overall travel experience on the world’s largest airline*:
LATAM Brasil and Revo launch unique partnership offering exclusive benefits for loyalty customers
In a first-of-its-kind partnership for both the commercial and urban aviation sectors in South America, LATAM Airlines Brazil and Revo are introducing exclusive benefits for their most loyal customers. Beginning December 10, Black Signature and Black members of LATAM Pass, LATAM Airlines’ loyalty program, will earn miles when flying with Revo on the routes connecting Faria Lima (São Paulo) to Guarulhos International Airport.
RWANDAIR’S NEW KIGALI–ZANZIBAR–MOMBASA ROUTE GAINS STRONG EARLY MOMENTUM
RwandAir’s newly launched Kigali–Zanzibar–Mombasa service is already recording strong early uptake, just a week after the inaugural flights linked the three destinations for the first time. The route, which marked RwandAir’s return to Mombasa and introduced Zanzibar as its new island destination, is operated four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.
WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES AS ROMA PARTNERSHIP
Wizz Air – one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines and a top carrier in Italy’s aviation landscape – is proud to unveil a major new partnership with Serie A club AS Roma. The agreement – the airline’s first with a football club – names Wizz Air as a Main Partner of the Club and introduces a prominent sleeve sponsorship debuting on 15 December. Under this partnership, Wizz Air will also become the Official Airline of AS Roma, flying the First Team to their domestic matches throughout the season.
Etihad Reports November 2025 Traffic Statistics
Etihad Airways welcomed 2.1 million passengers in November 2025, achieving a 28% year-on-year increase, marking a new peak in the airline’s traffic for 2025. The airline maintained strong operational efficiency with passenger load factor 89% for the month. Through the first eleven months of 2025, Etihad has flown 20.2 million passengers, a 20% increase on the same period in 2024, while sustaining an 88% average passenger load factor across the period
Visit Dubai this winter and enjoy two memorable experiences with Emirates
Emirates is giving travellers even more reasons to visit Dubai this winter, with a special offer that combines world-class hospitality and unique experiences. Customers who book return flights to Dubai by 21st December 2025, will enjoy complimentary access to two popular tours and attractions.
Air New Zealand opens the Lookout Lounge ahead of major Auckland lounge redevelopment
Located on Level 2, closer to the departure gates, The Lookout Lounge will open daily during peak travel times (5:00–10:00am and 3.30–9:15pm), giving customers more room to relax and enjoy the friendly Kiwi service Air New Zealand is known for. The Lookout Lounge will operate alongside the Koru Lounge during the summer holiday season and during the construction of the new lounges at Auckland International Airport. Customers will be welcomed at either lounge depending on availability, with both serving up the same signature Kiwi hospitality, great food and drinks, and that unmistakable Air New Zealand warmth before take-off.
Royal Air Maroc Launches First Nonstop Service Between Los Angeles and Casablanca
Royal Air Maroc will launch a new nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and Casablanca (CMN) on June 7, 2026. The route marks the first direct air link between Africa and the U.S. Pacific Coast, offering a 11-hour connection and representing a major step forward in the expansion of the airline’s long-haul network.
Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix brings 339,000 fans to Yas Island
Ethara, the organisers of the Formula 1® Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, announced that the 2025 race week broke attendance records with a combined total of 339,000 fans across events. The 2025 season finale featured a three-way title battle between McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, contributing to the record 203,000 attendance at Yas Marina Circuit – a near 6% jump from 192,000 in 2024.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES TO OPEN NEW CREW BASE FOR PILOTS AND FLIGHT ATTENDANTS
Southwest Airlines Co. has announced that a new Crew Base for Pilots and Flight Attendants will open in March 2026 in Austin, Texas, creating more than 2,000 new jobs based at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and positioning the airline for continued growth in Central Texas