The transformation of retail and dining at New York JFK International Airport has been described as one of the most ambitious programmes by Avolta President & CEO, North America Steve Johnson. Over the past 18 months, Avolta has secured significant contracts at terminals 4, 5, 6, and 8, spanning duty-free, duty-paid, travel essentials, and food […]

Southwest Airlines Increases Checked Baggage Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs Dallas-based Southwest Airlines has announced that it will be raising its checked baggage fees by $10, effective Thursday. This change comes less than a year after the airline ended its long-standing “bags fly free” policy, which was a key differentiator for the carrier. The decision […]

US Airlines Increase Baggage Fees Due to Rising Fuel Prices In response to soaring jet fuel prices caused by the US-Israeli war in Iran, several major US airlines have announced an increase in baggage fees. Delta, United Airlines, and JetBlue have all recently raised their baggage prices, citing the ongoing conflict as the reason. Delta, […]

The Mexican airport operator, Pacific Airport Group (GAP), has successfully refinanced a US$95. 5 million bank loan that was set to mature on March 19. The company has rolled over the debt into a new short-term facility with the same lender, BBVA México. According to filings from GAP, the new loan has a six-month term […]

United Airlines Increases Checked Bag Fees Amid Rising Fuel Costs Beginning on Friday, United Airlines will be raising its fees for checked baggage by $10 for most travelers. This increase comes as a result of higher jet fuel costs driven by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. The first checked bag will now cost $45, […]

United Airlines Considering Launch of Flights to Zadar as Demand from US Continues to Grow As the demand for travel to Croatia from American tourists continues to rise, United Airlines is exploring the possibility of launching flights to the city of Zadar, according to a report by Poslovni dnevnik. The US-based carrier is already strengthening […]

Israel’s Airports Authority has announced that they are conducting ongoing assessments with all partners and considering expanding operations at their facilities. This decision is in line with directives from security officials and the Transportation Ministry. The announcement comes after U. S. President Donald Trump declared a two-week ceasefire overnight. In response to the ceasefire, Israeli […]

Southwest Airlines Expands to Wine Country with New Service at Santa Rosa Airport Santa Rosa’s Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport welcomed its newest airline, Southwest Airlines, for the first time ever. This marks the low-cost carrier’s first time operating in Sonoma County and is expected to bring numerous benefits for North Bay passengers. Lower Fares, […]

Delta Air Lines announced on Tuesday that it will be increasing its checked baggage fees, in response to the rising cost of jet fuel. This is a trend that has been seen across multiple U. S. carriers, as they try to offset the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Effective Wednesday, most […]

Trump Administration Considers Closing Customs at Major US Airports Markwayne Mullin, the recently appointed Homeland Security Secretary under President Trump, has suggested the withdrawal of customs officers from airports in Democrat-run “sanctuary cities” that protect undocumented migrants. This proposal could potentially impact international travelers at some of the busiest airports in the US, including JFK […]