Author: Sharad Ranabhat

CALGARY – WestJet (WS) has announced its summer 2025 schedule with a network growth of 10%, comprising a 12% expansion domestically.  The Canadian airline aims to make air travel more accessible and affordable across the country by introducing 11 new routes and expanding capacity in key markets. New Destinations, Routes WestJet is adding two new domestic and three transborder destinations in summer 2025. The domestic schedule includes two returning routes from Calgary: Moreover, the airline is launching the following new transborder routes: Increased Capacity Additionally, the carrier has notably increased capacity at 10 Canadian airports compared to the summer of 2024.…

ABU DHABI – Etihad Airways (EY) has decided to invest nearly $1 billion to retrofit its older Boeing 777 and 787 Dreamliner fleets, aiming to maintain product consistency across its widebody fleet. Starting at the end of 2025, this retrofit program comes alongside delays in the delivery of the Boeing 777X. Addressing Fleet Consistency Antonoaldo Neves, Etihad’s CEO, confirmed the $1 billion retrofit initiative during an interview with The National, emphasizing the airline’s aim of maintaining uniformity across its widebody fleet, except for the Airbus A380s. “We’re going to retrofit even the planes that don’t need a retrofit, but we believe…

JAMAICA – Jamaica has been announced as Avelo Airlines’ first international destination. The new route connects Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut, to Sangster International Airport (MBJ) in Montego Bay. Avelo Airlines operated the inaugural flight on November 16, 2024, carrying over 150 passengers, as reported by the Jamaica Observer. This marks an important milestone for both the airline and Jamaica’s aviation and tourism sectors. Strategic Importance of the Route Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, emphasized the importance of this new route in bolstering visitor numbers from the US. He further highlighted how this new route would facilitate…

On Thursday (14th November) an Alaska Airlines (AS) Boeing 737 lost one of its tires during takeoff from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

San Antonio – American Airlines (AA) has begun retrofitting the first of ten Airbus A321neo aircraft it acquired from Alaska Airlines (AS), with the initial aircraft, registered as N950XV, now at San Antonio International Airport for modifications. The first Airbus A321neo in this retrofit process was reportedly ferried from Miami International Airport (MIA) to San Antonio last week, as reported by aviation observer JonNYC. This retrofit program aligns with AA’s strategy to standardize its narrowbody fleet, enhancing operational flexibility and offering a consistent onboard experience for passengers across its domestic routes. Alaska Airlines’ A321neo Sale and Fleet Realignment The ten…

On 6th November 2024, an American Airlines (AA) Boeing 787 encountered a gear door issue shortly after takeoff from Miami International Airport (MIA). 

Lufthansa Group (LH) has unveiled its summer 2025 schedule with the German flag carrier planning to offer more than 12,000 weekly flights to over 300 global destinations. 

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