JetSMART, the ultra-low-cost carrier based in Chile, has appointed Pedro Asenjo as its new Director of Strategy and Network Planning. The move comes as the airline seeks to bolster its growth trajectory and fine-tune its route development strategies across South America.
Clic, the Colombian regional airline formerly known as EasyFly, has announced plans to take delivery of two new aircraft in 2025 as part of its strategy to reinforce existing routes and enhance regional connectivity across Colombia. The move underscores the carrier’s continued post-restructuring growth and its commitment to servicing underserved regional markets.
Delta Air Lines and LATAM Airlines Group are preparing to integrate Argentina into their existing trans-American joint venture, a move that is still subject to regulatory approval from the Argentine authorities. This expansion would mark a significant enhancement of their collaborative network in South America.
Volotea (Spain) is expanding its French network with the introduction of a new route connecting Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) and Bastia (BIA), scheduled to commence on 06 July 2025.
China United Airlines has announced plans to launch a new route connecting Beijing Daxing International Airport to Osaka Kansai International Airport starting March 30, 2025. The service will be operated using the airline’s Boeing 737-800 aircraft, enhancing connectivity between China and Japan.
SAS (Scandinavian Airlines) and Air Europa have signed a new codeshare agreement aimed at improving air connectivity between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula. This partnership represents a strategic move by both airlines to expand their route networks and offer greater convenience to their passengers.
Icelandair achieved a new milestone in 2024, transporting a record 4.7 million passengers, marking a 9% increasecompared to 2023. This significant growth reflects the airline’s ongoing recovery and expansion efforts in the competitive international aviation market.
Dan Air, a Romanian carrier, has announced plans to launch regular flights on nine new routes from Bucharest in April 2025, utilizing its fleet of Airbus A320 aircraft. This strategic expansion reflects the airline’s ambition to strengthen its presence in the European market and enhance connectivity from Romania’s capital.
Centrum Air, a fast-growing airline based in Uzbekistan, has announced plans to significantly expand its international services during the summer 2025 season. Starting in late March 2025, the airline will enhance connectivity from Tashkent International Airport with new flights to Almaty, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Frankfurt, and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen, utilizing the modern Airbus A321neo.
LIAT 20, the Antigua-based airline, has announced the launch of direct flights between Jamaica and Antigua starting 20 December 2024. This new route marks a significant milestone in enhancing Caribbean regional connectivity ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
