American Eagle launched jet service from Miami to Exuma in the Bahamas on Nov. 18. The daily flight replaced the propeller planes that had serviced the route. Service is twice a day on weekends.
American Airlines is offering specials to St. Lucia from destinations across the U.S., including Boston, Chicago, New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Prices start at $238 excluding taxes. Tickets must be purchased by Dec. 18 for travel anytime. To book, visit www.aa.com.
S7 Airlines became part of oneworld, adding Russia’s leading domestic carrier to the global airline alliance. S7 subsidiary Globus also joined oneworld at the same time. S7 and Globus now offer oneworld’s full range of services and benefits, joining an alliance that includes American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN Airlines, Malév Hungarian Airlines, Mexicana, Qantas and Royal Jordanian and almost 20 affiliated airlines.
Air Canada said that it has adjusted its checked baggage policy for domestic Canadian, Caribbean and Mexican travel to align it with prevailing industry practices. Economy Class customers will still be able to check one bag for free in addition to permitted carry-on baggage.
Delta Air Lines will expand its international schedule with new and expanded service to cities in Asia and Europe for spring and summer 2011, continuing its focus on markets with high demand for business travel. The airline’s most significant expansion will be in Asia, where Delta has recently seen revenue growth of more than 50 percent. Delta applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation to begin new routes to Beijing and Guangzhou, and plans expanded service to Shanghai and Manila.
Star Alliance will be expanding its presence in Latin America following the unanimous approval by its Chief Executive Board (CEB), to accept both Avianca-TACA and Copa Airlines as future member airlines.




