Continental Airlines, a wholly owned subsidiary of United Continental Holdings, Inc., and TAP Portugal, both members of Star Alliance, announced they will begin codeshare flights to a wide range of destinations in the United States, Central America, Europe and Africa.

Virgin America is celebrating its new service to Orlando International Airport with a red carpet welcome for guests on the celebratory flight arriving Wednesday, Oct. 13. Upon touchdown of Virgin America’s new Airbus A320 aircraft arriving from LAX, flight guests will receive an “O-Town” welcome with a Virgin twist -- a champagne reception at the arrival gate at MCO. Virgin America CEO David Cush and commercial guests from the flight will be greeted upon arrival by local officials, MCO leadership and Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson.

The Division of Tourism and Transportation for Tobago announced Caribbean Airlines will launch a new flight between New York’s JFK International Airport and Tobago’s Crown Point International Airport, beginning December 12.

British Airways is to increase the number of flights to the Caribbean starting from March 27, due to the success of its long-haul leisure routes departing from London Gatwick. The airline continues to show its commitment to the Caribbean with a total of 15 destinations to choose from.

Virgin America has introduced new seasonal menus for First Class, Main Cabin Select and Main Cabin service. The fall menus offer guests a wide array of entrees and snacks inspired by flavors from around the world.

JetBlue Airways continues expanding in San Juan, P.R., with the addition of daily nonstop service to Jacksonville, Fla., beginning May 19, 2011. The new route will be the only nonstop service between the Caribbean and Jacksonville. This follows last week’s announcement of new JetBlue service between San Juan and Tampa