JetBlue Airways has introduced its newest tailfin livery design, “Barcode,” on the latest aircraft to join its fleet. The Airbus A320, appropriately named “All Blue Can Jet,” was unveiled to hundreds of customers and All-You-Can-Jetters at its home port of John F. Kennedy International Airport, Terminal 5. Barcode is the ninth tailfin design introduced by the company since it began flying in February 2000.

American Airlines will begin three-day-a-week service between Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG), starting Dec. 16. The seasonal service will run through April 4, 2011, and then resume for the summer season between June 9, 2011, and Aug. 22, 2011.

United Airlines and Continental Airlines said that they have reached agreements to lease 18 pairs of take-off and landing slots (roundtrip flights) during peak and off-peak travel times and certain related facilities to Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport. The agreement is intended to address United States Department of Justice concerns related to Continental’s proposed merger with United.

Star Alliance has introduced a “Brazil Airpass,” offering air travelers access to TAM Airlines’ entire domestic network, totaling more than 45 destinations. Star Alliance has introduced a “Brazil Airpass,” offering air travelers access to TAM Airlines’ entire domestic network, totaling more than 45 destinations.

Star Alliance has introduced a “Brazil Airpass,” offering air travelers access to TAM Airlines’ entire domestic network, totaling more than 45 destinations. Star Alliance has introduced a “Brazil Airpass,” offering air travelers access to TAM Airlines’ entire domestic network, totaling more than 45 destinations.

Mexico's transportation secretary said debt-ridden carrier Mexicana de Aviacion is halting all operations. Juan Francisco Molinar Horcasitas told reporters the struggling airline ceased all flights and other activity as of last Friday at midnight.