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New Airline Routes: June 2026 Updates

Airlines often update their networks, and BTN is providing a list of select new airline destination announcements. ... KEEP READING

Cirium: May N. American On-Time Performance MixedBy Donna M. Airoldi

WestJet topped Cirium on-time performance for May, which saw decidedly mixed performance results across carriers.... KEEP READING

TSA Adds Remote Screening Program to BostonBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has launched a pilot program at Boston Logan International Airport for remote security screenings.... KEEP READING

Avianca to Add New Top Loyalty TierBy Donna M. Airoldi

Avianca on June 10 will introduce a new top tier into its Lifemiles loyalty program, the carrier announced Wednesday. Qualifications for Magno status... KEEP READING

DOT: March Air Cancellation Rate Continues to ClimbBy Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. passenger flight cancellation rate ticked up in March, according to the latest DOT Air Travel Consumer Report. ... KEEP READING

Alaska Airlines to Open New Portland LoungeBy Donna M. Airoldi

Alaska Airlines is set to open its newest airport lounge on June 4 at Portland International Airport, the carrier announced Tuesday.... KEEP READING

Navan Integrates SAS NDC ContentBy Lauren Arena

Navan is building out its content offerings within the Swedish market via new integrations with Scandinavian Airlines and multiple Swedish rail... KEEP READING

DHS Customs Proposal Threatens Int'l Travel CalamityBy Chris Davis

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin's proposal to remove customs and border patrol staff from airports in sanctuary cities could disrupt air... KEEP READING

Southwest Promotes Jones to Chief Commercial OfficerBy Donna M. Airoldi

Southwest Airlines has promoted EVP of operations Justin Jones to chief commercial officer, effective immediately, the carrier announced Thursday.... KEEP READING

IATA: Middle East Dents April Global Air DemandBy Donna M. Airoldi

Total April air demand decreased 3.4 percent year over year, mainly due to the war in the Middle East, according to the latest International Air... KEEP READING

WestJet President Pen to RetireBy Donna M. Airoldi

WestJet president Diederik Pen, who also is WestJet Group COO, plans to retire, the company announced Thursday. ... KEEP READING

Qantas Faces New Delays for Nonstop Sydney-London ServiceBy Lauren Arena

Qantas' plan to commence nonstop flights between London and Sydney in early 2027 has been delayed due to "supply chain issues," according to reports.... KEEP READING

WestJet Adds HTS Cancellation OfferingBy Michael B. Baker

WestJet now is offering Hopper Technology Solutions' "Cancel for Any Reason" offering as an ancillary product on its website and mobile app, enabling... KEEP READING

As Summer Cap Begins, Carriers' O'Hare Approaches DifferBy Donna M. Airoldi

American Airlines and United Airlines are the carriers most affected by the summertime capacity cap, at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, but... KEEP READING

Uber, Mews Partner to Bring Ride Booking Into Hotel PMSBy Julie Sickel

Hospitality tech company Mews has struck a partnership with Uber to embed ride booking, live tracking and guest billing directly into its PMS, Mews... KEEP READING

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