American Express and American Airlines reached an agreement that gives Platinum and Centurion card members, plus their families or traveling companions, access to the airline’s 44 Admirals Club lounges around the world.

Virgin America said it has received oral approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin selling tickets in advance of its planned launch of service in August. The carrier still needs a final certification from the DOT.

Virgin America said it has received oral approval from the U.S. Transportation Department to begin selling tickets in advance of its planned launch of service in August. The carrier still needs a final certification from the DOT.

Air Jamaica’s Group Air Specialists are dedicated to simplifying group travel arrangements, while providing the same Lovebird Hospitality customers have come to expect on board all Air Jamaica flights. A group travel planner can benefit from the variety of value-added offerings for parties of 10 people or more from the airline’s 10 U.S. gateways.

Air Jamaica’s Group Air Specialists are dedicated to simplifying group travel arrangements, while providing the same Lovebird Hospitality customers have come to expect on board all Air Jamaica flights. A group travel planner can benefit from the variety of value-added offerings for parties of 10 people or more from the airline’s 10 U.S. gateways.

A group of Irish businessmen with aviation links is considering setting up a regional airline to service the Caribbean. It is understood the group is led by Donal Lamont, a former Aer Lingus pilot. Mr. Lamont was formerly employed at Eirjet, a Shannon-based charter airline which ceased operation last October, citing financial difficulties.