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EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Launch Interline Partnership
EVA Air and Southwest Airlines Co. have entered a new interline agreement effective immediately. This collaboration now connects EVA Air passengers in four key cities: Los Angeles (LAX), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Chicago (ORD) to other cities in the United States with Southwest Airlines’ extensive network. The partnership expands connectivity across the United States and provides travelers with increased convenience and access to a wider range of destinations.
Emirates layers on more of its latest onboard product, including Premium Economy in four cities
Emirates will be layering on more of its next-generation Airbus A350 as well as retrofitted Airbus A380s and Boeing 777s - all featuring Premium Economy - in four cities across the Middle East and West Asia. The addition of the latest Premium Economy and Business Class seats on more scheduled services to/from Amman, Mumbai, Muscat and Bahrain means customers will have further opportunities to experience the airline’s highly acclaimed onboard products, and a more consistent experience when connecting through Dubai to destinations also served by the airline’s Airbus A350 and retrofitted Boeing 777 and A380 aircraft.
Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet
Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline’s intent to purchase 103 of Boeing’s fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier’s growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years.
Allegiant Air Becomes Official Airline Sponsor of Notre Dame Athletics
Allegiant Air and Notre Dame Global Partnerships (NDGP), the official multimedia rights holder for the University of Notre Dame Athletics Department, today announced they have proudly entered into a multi-year agreement designating Allegiant “The Official Airline Partner of Notre Dame Athletics.”
Zurich Airport and SWISS report a successful summer holiday season
For SWISS and Zurich Airport, the 2025 summer holiday period was one of the busiest in history, with more travelers passing through SWISS’s Zurich hub than ever before. Both the airport and the airline recorded their busiest day of the year at the end of July. But despite the high traffic volumes, Zurich Airport and SWISS worked successfully with their further airport partners to maintain stable flight and ground operations, and even raised their punctuality for the period from its prior-year levels.
Emirates returns as Official Airline Partner at US Open for 14th consecutive year
Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach via Emirates’ ‘Force for Good’ initiative.
Introducing Atmos™ Rewards - an enhanced, combined loyalty program by Alaska & Hawaiian Airlines
On a mission to transform global travel, Alaska Airlines launched Atmos™ Rewards today – our evolved, supercharged loyalty program that unifies the best of Mileage Plan and Hawaiian Airlines’ HawaiianMiles into a combined platform to deliver more choice, more rewards and more global access than ever before for our members.
Alaska Airlines teams up with T-Mobile to offer ultra-fast, free Wi-Fi to Atmos™ Rewards members
Alaska Airlines and T-Mobile – both Pacific Northwest-based leaders in innovation – are setting a new standard in inflight connectivity, delivering ultra-fast Wi-Fi, free for Atmos™ Rewards members everywhere the airline flies. To bring this next-level experience to life, Alaska is proud to name T-Mobile as its presenting partner for this new, free benefit to guests. Guests will experience one of the most advanced inflight connectivity networks in the industry. T-Mobile customers will enjoy exclusive benefits to enhance their inflight experience, including a seamless, ad-free Wi-Fi log-on - with more to be announced later this year.
VISTAJET FIRST TO FLY WITHIN THE KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
VistaJet, the first and only global private aviation company and part of the Vista group, announces that it is the first foreign operator to offer flights internally within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This exciting agreement is a commitment to dedicate VistaJet services and expertise to facilitate the strategic goals of the Kingdom, and with the leadership’s vision and implementation of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).
Aircraft Seals: Why They’re Vital for Flight Safety
Aircraft seals support day-to-day safety and reliability. Cabin crews apply them as visible markers when access points need to be checked. Engineers depend on them in systems that must hold pressure or prevent leaks. On the ground, seals also create a traceable record for freight moving through busy airports. Seals connect everyday tasks on the ground with the technical routines that keep aircraft in service.Aircraft seals support day-to-day safety and reliability. Cabin crews apply them as visible markers when access points need to be checked. Engineers depend on them in systems that must hold pressure or prevent leaks. On the ground, seals also create a traceable record for freight moving through busy airports. Seals connect everyday tasks on the ground with the technical routines that keep aircraft in service.
Air Canada to Gradually Resume Service after Reaching a Mediated Settlement
Air Canada gradually restarted its operations yesterday after reaching a mediated agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) through a process overseen by a mutually agreed-to mediator, William Kaplan. Mediation discussions were begun on the basis that the union commit to have the airline’s 10,000 flight attendants immediately return to work, allowing the airline to resume the operations of Air Canada and Air Canada Rouge, which have been grounded since August 16.
Virgin Atlantic appoints Dave Hodges as Vice President, Americas
Virgin Atlantic is delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Hodges as its new Vice President, Americas, effective October 1, 2025. Dave has been at Virgin Atlantic for 12 years, with roles ranging from government affairs, cabin crew operations, and as Country Manager for India, Virgin Atlantic’s third largest market behind the UK and the US. He currently serves as the Head of Heathrow, where he oversees the airline’s operation and presence at its home hub airport.