Brazilian airlines group GOL expects its Varig unit to be profitable starting in the third quarter of next year, Chief Executive Constantino de Oliveira Jr. said last week.
Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A., received delivery today of a Boeing 737-800 aircraft. Copa’s fleet now consists of 26 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft and 10 EMBRAER-190 aircraft.
Caribbean Airlines has partnered with British Airways in its Caribbean Miles frequent flyer program, enabling its members to earn and redeem miles on all British Airways’ flights.
Last week, Spirit Airlines started daily nonstop service between its Fort Lauderdale base and Ponce, Puerto Rico. Beginning November 1, 2007, this new service will be via Mercedita Airport, just three miles from Ponce’s business district.
In preparation for the busy holiday season ahead, Air Jamaica has announced that it has added additional flights to handle the needs of increased travelers from December 15, 2007 through January 8, 2008.
EasyJet announced that it has agreed to acquire the entire issued share capital of GB Airways Ltd, excluding its slots at Heathrow Airport, from the Bland Group Limited, for a cash consideration of £103.5 million.