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New Airline Routes: April 2026 UpdatesBy Donna M. Airoldi

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

United to 'Tier' Fare Categories, Including Polaris, Premium PlusBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines is implementing a tiered fare structure for Polaris and Premium Plus cabins, with three tiers: base, standard, and flexible. The new... KEEP READING

United to Raise Checked-Bag Fees, Following JetBlueBy Donna M. Airoldi

United Airlines will increase its checked-bag fees on tickets purchased on or after April 3 for customers traveling in the U.S., Mexico, Canada and... KEEP READING

TPConnects Adds NDC, LCC Content to Iris PlatformBy Michael B. Baker

TPConnects has established several new integrations to its Iris air content aggregation platform, including Cathay Pacific, Turkish Airlines, Riyadh Air... KEEP READING

Avianca Opens New VIP Lounge in BogotáBy Donna M. Airoldi

Avianca has opened its remodeled international Diamond VIP lounge in the international terminal at El Dorado Airport in Bogotá. ... KEEP READING

DOT: December, Full-Year Cancellation Rate ElevatedBy Donna M. Airoldi

The December and full-year 2025 U.S. airline cancellation rates each increased year over year, according to the U.S. DOT. ... KEEP READING

IATA: February Domestic Demand AcceleratesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Global February air demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometers, increased 6.1 percent year over year, according to IATA. ... KEEP READING

Alaska Unveils Int'l Business-Class SuitesBy Donna M. Airoldi

Alaska Airlines has unveiled a new business-class cabin for international flights on its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners, the carrier announced Tuesday.... KEEP READING

Delta Selects Amazon Leo for Satellite Wi-FiBy Donna M. Airoldi

Delta Air Lines has partnered to bring Amazon's Leo satellite Wi-Fi service to "hundreds of Delta aircraft," the carrier announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Air India, Uzbekistan Airways Launch CodeshareBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air India and Uzbekistan Airways have launched a codeshare agreement, with Air India placing its code on "key" India-Uzbekistan routes. ... KEEP READING

JetBlue Raises Checked-Bag FeesBy Donna M. Airoldi

JetBlue has increased its fees for checked baggage, the carrier confirmed Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

IATA's Walsh to Join IndiGo as CEOBy Lauren Arena

Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo has named IATA director general Willie Walsh its new CEO. ... KEEP READING

Air Canada CEO Rousseau to RetireBy Donna M. Airoldi

Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire from the carrier by the end Q3, the carrier's board of directors announced Monday, following... KEEP READING

Uber Agrees to Acquire BlacklaneBy Donna M. Airoldi

Uber plans to move deeper into the premium and corporate segments with an agreement to acquire chauffeured transportation platform Blacklane, the... KEEP READING

Chauffeured Platform Wheely Expands to U.S.By Donna M. Airoldi

U.K.-based chauffeured transport-hailing platform Wheely has expanded to New York City, the company announced. ... KEEP READING

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