Chile’s flag carrier LAN airlines increased the share of its Argentine affiliate to 70 percent, following 2006 reforms to the Argentine Aeronautical code authorizing foreigners to have a majority stake in commercial airlines, reports the Buenos Aires press.

Air Jamaica will introduce Sunday flights between Montego Bay and Curacao. This is in direct response to increased demand especially from the local business community as well as travel agents in North America wishing to sell Curacao through the Montego Bay Hub.

Major U.S. airlines pledged last week to review and update their customer service plans as necessary and called for a government review of airline and airport contingency plans for handling weather-related problems.

Spirit Airlines has announced seasonal nonstop service between Atlantic City and San Juan, Puerto Rico beginning on May 3. The flight will operate Thursdays through Sundays during the peak summer season until August 12. Spirit serves all routes with its fleet of Airbus aircraft, the youngest in the Americas.

On commencement of the forthcoming 2007 summer season, Martinair will launch weekly roundtrip service to Aruba. The summer season starts on March 25. The scheduled weekly flight will depart on Sundays and make an intermediate stopover in Curacao on the homebound leg.

Chile’s flag carrier LAN Airlines announced on Wednesday net profits of $241 million in 2006, up 64.4 percent over the $147 million back in 2005. LAN also reported a net profit of $93.6 million in the fourth quarter, 88 percent above the same period in 2005.