The United States will be the main focus of Iberia's long-haul growth strategy in 2011, as it launches two new routes, one between Los Angeles and Madrid, and another between Miami and Barcelona.

Starting on March 28th, the Spanish company will operate three non-stop flights weekly from Los Angeles -on Monday, Wednesdays, and Saturdays- with an additional Thursday flight in July-September.

In an effort to motivate travelers and offer the best value for their money, Aeromexico has made significant reductions on Premier Class rates, offering unprecedented prices. As an example, passengers enjoy a rate that is 45 percent lower on flights from Chicago to Mexico City and up to 39 percent discounted rate on the Chicago-Guadalajara service.

Aerolineas Argentinas will sign an agreement by the end of October to officially start the process of joining SkyTeam as the first South American member of the airline alliance. Customers will benefit from increased access to and from Latin America. SkyTeam is actively working to strengthen its presence in Latin America, a region with strong growth figures and a positive outlook for the future.

Jazz Air shares rose 8.1 percent on Friday after Air Canada’s regional carrier said it planned to maintain its dividend payout after converting to a corporation. Like many Canadian-based income funds, Jazz is converting to a corporate structure because changes to Canadian tax laws will eliminate tax advantages for funds starting in 2011.

Continental Airlines and United Airlines will boost flights between the U.S. and Mexico where the carriers provide the leading network among U.S. airlines. The service changes are consistent with the airlines’ previously announced capacity guidance. Continental Airlines will launch daily nonstop service between Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Leon/Guanajuato, Mexico (BJX), subject to Mexican government approval, beginning Nov. 1. The daily service will be operated with a Boeing 737-500 aircraft, with seating for 114 customers (eight in first class and 106 in economy).

REDjet, the Caribbean’s first low fare airline, was formally launched in Barbados over the weekend and promises to build “air bridges” throughout the region by offering consumers rock-bottom prices.

Over the last few months Guyana has been among several CARICOM states which have been discussing proposals with REDjet officials, Ian Burns, Chairman of parent company, Airone said.