Avianca upgrades business class on long-haul, regional flights

Avianca is making some noteworthy upgrades to its business-class experience. The Colombian flag carrier is rebranding its premium cabin, as well as introducing additional amenities for flyers splurging for the fanciest seats. Going forward, the airline will market the forward cabin on long-haul flights as Avianca Insignia. Plus, those traveling on short-haul regional flights will now see the business-class…

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Big changes to American Airlines program delayed, but still coming: AA wants you booking direct

American Airlines has delayed the rollout of a controversial new system for awarding AAdvantage miles and Loyalty Points. But the changes are still coming. What’s next? In plain English, American Airlines will cut earnings for miles and Loyalty Points on some nondirect bookings made with certain travel agents and other third-party sellers. American wants to reward only those travelers who…

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Exciting new airline routes from April 2024 and beyond

April was another busy month for airline network planners — both at home and abroad. Perhaps most excitingly, two international airlines added new pins to their U.S. route maps. Philippine Airlines is adding service to Seattle, and Turkish Airlines is expanding to Denver, its 14th U.S. destination. U.S. airlines also kept themselves busy this month. You’ll find all the…

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Condor has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo

Condor has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo on lease from Avolon following an event in Toulouse. The new aircraft is part of the airline’s ongoing fleet modernisation which already includes the A330neo for long-haul routes. By operating aircraft from the A320 and the A330neo families, Condor will fully benefit from the advantages of commonality between these two…

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