Paisly, LLC, sets out to expand from in-house travel platform to full-service partner powering airline brands and beyond

DANIA BEACH, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) today announced the official launch of Paisly, LLC, formerly JetBlue Travel Products. The renaming marks a strategic milestone in JetBlue’s broader JetForward strategy, as Paisly evolves from an internal travel platform into a full-service, tech-enabled managed travel services company. With a mission to deliver personalized, human-first experiences, Paisly will now serve not only JetBlue customers but also those of other airlines, starting with a new collaboration with United Airlines, and is positioned to support a growing range of partners across the broader travel landscape.

The newly expanded relationship with United is a key proof point in Paisly’s growth. As part of the Blue Sky collaboration between JetBlue and United, Paisly will assume operation of United Airlines’ direct-to-consumer non-air travel products, including packages, hotels, rental cars, cruises, activities, and insurance – services previously outsourced to third-party providers. These offerings will now be managed through a United dedicated in-house team and powered by Paisly’s proprietary platform, bringing JetBlue’s white-glove model to a broader customer base.

This milestone also marks a significant moment in JetBlue’s evolution: JetBlue Travel Products is now Paisly, LLC, reflecting the company’s transition from a single-brand travel platform to a full-service, tech-enabled managed travel services provider. Paisly currently powers JetBlue’s broader portfolio of non-air ancillary offerings and is preparing to onboard and support United’s ancillary travel products under the new collaboration. The company remains committed to delivering personalized, human-first experiences across every step of the travel journey.

“This is more than a name change, it’s a statement of who we’ve become,” said Jamie Perry, President, Paisly. “What started as a vacation packaging arm for JetBlue has grown into a high-growth tech enabled travel services provider purpose-built with the airline industry in mind. We’re not just a tech stack. We’re a full service partner that combines smart personalization with human support. Customers don’t want to have to manage reservations and chase confirmations. Paisly takes care of all that for them and more. Partnering with United is a strong validation of the model we’ve built.”

A Human-First, Tech-Enabled Travel Experience

Paisly, a wholly-owned subsidiary of JetBlue Airways Corporation, manages all travel services in-house – from hotel contracting and marketing to customer care. The platform’s standout differentiator is its 24/7 Helpful Humans team, delivering proactive, high-touch support throughout the customer journey.

Built to serve the needs of the airline industry, Paisly’s platform delivers personalized offers based on real-time behavior and context, seamlessly integrating with loyalty programs to support both earning and redemption. Whether travelers are booking hotels, rental cars, activities, or travel bags, they can expect a consistent, high-quality experience anchored in three core pillars: great products powered by innovative tech and personalized recommendations, exceptional customer service, and unbeatable value through deep loyalty program integration. These pillars set Paisly apart and continue to guide its growth across current airline partnerships and future business partners.

The first intermodal agreement for JetBlue, Brightline’s high-speed rail service will enhance connectivity and convenience for customers traveling on combined itineraries through Central and South Florida

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)– JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Brightline, America’s first and only privately owned, operated, and maintained passenger rail system, today announced a new partnership that offers customers a seamless air-and-rail booking experience for travel across Central and South Florida. For the first time, JetBlue customers can book Brightline tickets directly on jetblue.com as part of a combined itinerary providing even more options to get to and from cities like Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando.

“As we continue to grow in Florida and offer more flights to and from cities like Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Orlando, our partnership with Brightline helps us deliver even more value and convenience to our customers,” said Dave Jehn, vice president, network planning and airline partnerships, JetBlue. “JetBlue and Brightline share a commitment to innovation and great service, and together we’re expanding transportation options for all of our customers to get to where they want to go, whether they’re starting their journey, heading to their final destination, or adjusting plans along the way.”

Brightline provides easy connections between JetBlue flights and stations in Miami, Aventura, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton, West Palm Beach, and Orlando. The Orlando station, located at Orlando International Airport, allows for effortless transfers between air and rail. In South Florida, Brightline offers shuttle service between airports and nearby stations, included in the JetBlue air-and-rail booking for added convenience. When booking JetBlue’s Mint^® or core experience,customers can be matched with Brightline’s available Premium or Smart fare classes, respectively.

“We are proud to partner with JetBlue to enhance connectivity throughout Florida,” said Barbara Drahl, senior vice president of marketing and commercial strategy at Brightline. “This partnership enables travelers to book a single ticket for both air and rail, offering a fast, reliable, and eco-friendly rail transportation option while seamlessly connecting to JetBlue’s extensive network.”

JetBlue customers with air-and-rail itineraries can take advantage of Brightline’s comfortable and reliable train service, which includes high-speed connectivity, spacious seating, a premium onboard experience, and direct access to beloved destinations across Central and South Florida.

In addition to expanding travel options for new bookings, this agreement also enables JetBlue to offer alternative itineraries that incorporate Brightline rail segments during periods of irregular Florida operations, providing more flexibility for customers and enhancing recovery options when travel doesn’t go as planned.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Designer Brandon Blackwood has dressed Hollywood’s hottest stars, racked up industry awards for his handbag and footwear designs, gone viral across social media platforms — and now he’s soaring to new heights with the launch of amenity kits created exclusively for American Airlines customers. The ultimate ready-to-wear accessory, Blackwood’s amenity kits will be available on select American flights beginning later this month.

Through early September, premium cabin customers on American international and select transcontinental flights will be greeted by a complimentary Blackwood-designed amenity kit at their seat:

• Flagship^® First and Flagship Suite^® Preferred seats: A compact travel version of Blackwood’s trademark Portmore handbag, featuring the same structured design in denim and wraparound zip closure
• Flagship^® Business and Flagship Suite^® seats: A travel pouch with flair, the black kit features red accents along the zip closure and Blackwood’s recognizable checkered pattern on the interior
• Premium Economy: Featuring Blackwood’s checkered pattern on the exterior in blue and white, this kit is a statement piece for all

“When this opportunity with American Airlines first arose, I knew I wanted to create designs that were familiar to my brand and could be repurposed as soon as the plane lands,” said Blackwood. “I traveled a lot growing up and used a lot of that inspiration in my designs, so it feels like a full-circle moment seeing my bags in flight and bringing innovation and creativity together.”

The Brandon Blackwood amenity kits are the latest to join American’s line of limited-edition kits. The most recent limited-edition kit featured a Raven & Lily red, white and black amenity kit in partnership with Stand Up To Cancer, helping American and its customers raise more than $4.3 million for the organization.

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Premium Economy amenity kit

“Brandon’s bold, fashion-forward designs are the perfect addition to our amenity kit collection, especially as we see our premium customers skewing younger, which is in line with Gen Z investing in luxury items and experiences,” said Heather Garboden, American’s Chief Customer Officer. “From the designers we partner with to the brands we feature on board, American is committed to giving travelers something new to discover and explore well before they get to their destination.”

Customers on European getaways, like Chicago to Naples, Italy; Charlotte, North Carolina, to Athens, Greece; and Philadelphia to Edinburgh, Scotland, can get their own kits when flying in premium cabins. Not crossing the pond this year? Customers on Flagship^® transcontinental and Hawaii flights can also score an amenity kit when traveling in premium cabins. American offers Flagship^® service to a variety of international destinations:

Flagship international destinations
Asia
Australia
Europe
Middle East
South America (Argentina, Brazil, Chile)

Front row vibes with the AAdvantage program

Whether customers have a newfound enthusiasm for the world of loyalty or they’re seasoned pros, the AAdvantage^® program makes it easy to enhance any travel journey. Joining the AAdvantage^® program is free, and members enjoy benefits right away.

Customers can treat themselves by buying up into the next cabin or using miles to help unlock access to these enhanced premium experiences, including lounge access and premium cabins featuring the new inflight amenities. Status members may also receive complimentary upgrades, further enhancing their premium travel experience.

• Rome remains one of the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members and it’s the largest European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle
• Flights will begin in May 2026 and can be purchased at alaskaair.com starting in fall 2025

SEATTLE – Alaska Airlines is continuing the celebration of our new global gateway in Seattle by adding Rome, Italy, to our international destination lineup. This is the first time in history that the “Emerald City” will be connected to the “Eternal City” via a nonstop flight. Flights to Rome will be available at alaskaair.com and hawaiianairlines.com when fares go on sale this fall, so start planning your Italian vacation now.

“Serving Rome nonstop from Seattle is a dream come true. As an Italian American whose parents emigrated from Italy, this is a particularly meaningful addition to our network. Rome has been at the top of the list ever since we announced our new global gateway out of Seattle. Our guests have been asking for an easy way to get to Italy for years, and we’re thrilled to provide it to people in the Northwest and beyond. Andiamo – let’s go!”
– Ben Minicucci
Alaska Airlines CEO

Rome is the most popular European destination not currently served nonstop from Seattle. It is consistently among the most-requested destinations for Mileage Plan members. This new nonstop option for Seattle guests will also provide improved one-stop connectivity for guests all along the West Coast and Hawaiʻi.

With the expected single operating certificate from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) this fall, the new route will be served on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner operated by Alaska Airlines, featuring a new global experience.

Guests interested in the new route can join an early-access list to be notified when flights can be purchased this fall. Register your amore at alaskaair.com/rome to be the first to know more.

As we advance “Alaska Accelerate,” our three-year strategic plan to deliver $1 billion in incremental profit following the combination with Hawaiian Airlines, we’re transforming Seattle into the West Coast’s new premier global gateway. Rome will become the third widebody, international route served out of Alaska’s global gateway in Seattle after Tokyo Narita, which launched on May 12, and Seoul Incheon, which begins service on Sept. 12. Our hub at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) is already the largest airline hub on the West Coast, serving 104 nonstop destinations across North America, and now the world.

Exploring the ‘Eternal City’ and beyond
Centrally located in Italy, Rome is positioned as a leading gateway for Central and Southern Europe, as well as the entire Mediterranean region. Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) offers convenient accessibility to the main Italian cities such as Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples, Catania, Palermo and more. Rome Civitavecchia is also the second-largest cruise port in Europe – offering a gateway to the Mediterranean. FCO also provides more than 230 nonstop destinations across 80 countries.

If you want to stay local, the “Eternal City” has millennia of history to immerse yourself in. From the Colosseum to St. Peter’s Square and every trattoria serving carbonara in between, there is something for every traveler. Rome has recently completed a citywide renovation in anticipation of 2025’s Jubilee Year – a holy year in the Catholic Church. Many tourist attractions and historical sites have been refreshed and are ready to welcome visitors. Jubilee pilgrims will have good company among the millions of visitors expected to visit Rome this year.

A premium airport experience
Many of those millions of tourists will transit through FCO, which offers a premium experience that stands out from other major airports in Europe. The airport is undergoing a significant expansion and modernization effort, fueled by an investment of 9 billion euros. As one of only a dozen SkyTrax 5-Star hub airports worldwide, FCO keeps investing and innovating to ensure a continuous improvement of the services offered to its customers. The airport’s industry-leading guest experience begins as you arrive: upon landing in Rome, U.S. and Canadian nationals are eligible for electronic passport controls through the e-gates, allowing an expedited arrival process – putting that Aperol spritz or scoop of gelato in your hand that much sooner.

“We are immensely proud that Alaska Airlines has chosen Rome as its first destination in Europe. This decision confirms the strategic relevance of our airport as a global hub for air connectivity. For the first time in history, Italy will be directly connected to Seattle, further strengthening ties with the U.S. West Coast and the broader Pacific region. Today, Fiumicino ranks among the leading European airports in terms of direct flights to North America, consolidating its key role in intercontinental traffic flows.”

– Ivan Bassato
Chief Aviation Officer at Aeroporti di Roma
For guests traveling from Italy, Alaska Air Group’s Seattle hub will serve as a powerful and convenient connection point to 104 nonstop destinations across North America – including one of the most direct routes to the Hawaiian Islands.

Gate launch event heralds expanded travel options from Greater Los Angeles, connecting STARLUX passengers to Taipei and onward to 24 Asian destinations

Ontario, California & Taipei, Taiwan – June 2, 2024 – STARLUX Airlines, Taiwan’s premier luxury carrier, touched down in Ontario, California, for the very first time today, marking the launch of its highly anticipated route between Taipei and Ontario. The new route represents the airline’s fourth U.S. destination after Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle. Ontario also becomes STARLUX’s second gateway in Southern California, offering travelers a convenient and compelling alternative to LAX. This momentous occasion was honored by a water cannon salute upon Flight JX10 5:05 p.m. landing at Ontario International Airport (ONT) and a celebratory gate launch event ahead of Flight JX9’s 11:05 p.m. departure.

“This new route is an important milestone for STARLUX,” said Walter Liang, Chief Passenger Commercial Officer of STARLUX Airlines. “Ontario’s strategic location within the Greater Los Angeles area positions us to better connect the diverse communities of Southern California to and from Asia in luxury and comfort. We are thrilled to deepen Taiwan-U.S. ties through this expansion.

“The new service also offers travelers into and out of the greater Los Angeles area more flexibility and convenience when planning their travel with STARLUX, as they now have the choice of 14 flights a week across two airports,” he added. “It’s seamless travel—SoCal your way.”

The Greater Los Angeles area boasts one of the largest and most diverse Asian American communities in the country. Home to more than 2.5 million Asian Americans per the 2020 U.S. Census, including significant Taiwanese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean communities, the region serves as a vibrant cultural bridge between Asia and the U.S. With Ontario’s proximity to these communities, STARLUX is poised to connect families, friends, and businesses across the Pacific. The new route also opens exciting travel possibilities for passengers seeking smooth access to Taiwan and STARLUX’s extensive network of over 24 Asian destinations, including Bangkok, Hanoi, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo, through its Taipei hub.

STARLUX now flies one of its next-generation A350-900 four times weekly on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays between Ontario International Airport and Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Here is the schedule:

Flight	Route	Weekly Schedule	Departure Time	Arrival Time
JX9	ONT-TPE	Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	23:05	04:15 +2
JX10	TPE-ONT	Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday	20:05	17:05

    *Note: Flight number and schedule may change without prior notice. Please visit www.Starlux-airlines.com

      for updated information.

“This is a great day for the Inland Empire and Greater Ontario. We are excited to welcome STARLUX Airlines to the gateway to Southern California and one of the fastest growing and most popular airports in the United States. We look forward to providing STARLUX travelers with the access, convenience and outstanding customer experience that is our hallmark,” said Alan D. Wapner, president of the Ontario International Airport Authority (OIAA) Board of Commissioners.

Inaugural Launch Ceremony at Ontario International Airport

To commemorate the inaugural Taipei–Ontario flight, STARLUX Airlines hosted a celebratory launch event at Ontario International Airport following the arrival of Flight JX10. The ceremony featured a ribbon cutting, cake cutting, a symbolic gift exchange of a commemorative aircraft model, a live string duet, and refreshments—marking the beginning of a promising new chapter in STARLUX’s U.S. expansion.

The event brought together a distinguished lineup of speakers who underscored the significance of the new route in strengthening cultural, economic, and aviation ties between Taiwan and Southern California. Remarks were delivered by Atif Elkadi, Chief Executive Officer of Ontario International Airport; Alan D. Wapner, President of the Ontario International Airport Authority Board; Amino Chi, Director General of the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Los Angeles; Walter Liang, Chief Passenger Commercial Officer of STARLUX Airlines; and Benjamin Brookman, Managing Director, Airport Real Estate at Alaska Airlines.

Together, they celebrated the shared commitment to providing travelers with greater connectivity, premium service, and expanded opportunities for cross-Pacific exchange.

Unmatched Luxury in the Skies

Passengers aboard STARLUX’s Airbus A350-900 can indulge in next-level luxury with four class options: First Class suites, Business Class pods, Premium Economy recliners, and spacious Economy seats. Each flight offers Michelin-rated meals, curated aromatherapy, and Collins Aerospace’s revolutionary seating designs—making every journey unforgettable. Economy passengers also enjoy elevated service, including online meal pre-orders for a truly personalized experience.

“STARLUX has always been committed to ensuring our passengers have an extraordinary travel experience,” said Liang. “With our new service to Ontario, we continue to redefine luxury air travel and meet the needs of travelers seeking premium connections between Asia and the U.S.”

Rooted in the philosophy that luxury travel should be accessible to all, STARLUX Airlines redefines international air travel by prioritizing elegance, comfort, and unparalleled customer service. With this new route, the airline continues its mission to foster closer ties between Asia and the United States.

Riga/New Delhi. The Latvian national airline airBaltic and Air India, the flag carrier of India, announce the start of a new cooperation through the signing of a Special Prorate Agreement. This partnership will enable both airlines to sell connecting tickets that include flights operated by each other, allowing for seamless travel between Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and India.

The agreement expands the route networks of both carriers and enhances travel convenience for passengers by offering more flexible and connected itineraries between these regions.

Pauls Cālītis, Interim CEO and COO of airBaltic: “Announced during this year’s IATA Annual General Meeting, this new agreement with Air India marks the first step toward our air ties with India. The cooperation will bring mutual benefits to both airlines and our passengers. We are excited about this development and look forward to our partnership, especially as we observe a steady increase in passenger traffic between the Baltics and India.”

Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial Officer of Air India: “Our new partnership with airBaltic strengthens our extended worldwide network and provides easy access to our guests to and from the Baltics, an emerging tourism region for Indians, consisting of nations with which India’s trade ties continue to grow.”

The agreement was signed and announced during the 81st Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), held in New Delhi, India. Representing airBaltic at the event were Interim CEO and COO Pauls Cālītis and CCO Thomas Ramdahl.

airBaltic operates nearly 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline’s route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com.

Tallinn/Vilnius. The Latvian airline airBaltic is expanding its connectivity to Albania by launching direct flights to Tirana from Tallinn (Estonia) and Vilnius (Lithuania). With this addition, all three Baltic capitals – Riga (Latvia), Tallinn, and Vilnius – are now directly connected to the Albanian capital, providing its customers with more convenient travel options.

Mantas Vrubliauskas, VP Network Management at airBaltic: “Since the launch of direct flights from our home base in Riga to Tirana last year, demand for travel between the Baltics and Albania has grown significantly, making it one of our most popular summer destinations. As a result, we have decided to expand our presence in the Albanian market by introducing new direct service from both Tallinn and Vilnius as well. These new routes offer excellent leisure opportunities for travelers from the Baltics, support inbound tourism from Albania to our region, and enhance connectivity to the Baltic States and beyond, across our network of more than 70 destinations.”

The inaugural flight from Tallinn to Tirana departed yesterday, on June 2, 2025. The route will be operated twice a week until September 30, 2025. Meanwhile, the first flight from Vilnius to Tirana took off just after midnight today, on June 3, 2025, and will also operate twice weekly through September 30, 2025.

These new routes mark airBaltic’s second and third connections to Albania, complementing the direct service launched last year between the airline’s home base in Riga and Tirana, which also operates twice a week.

During the summer season (from late March to late October), airBaltic will operate 22 direct routes from the Estonian capital, Tallinn, to various destinations across Europe and beyond. From the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, the airline will serve 16 direct routes, while also continuing to operate direct flights from Palanga (Lithuania) to Amsterdam (Netherlands) and Riga.

airBaltic operates nearly 130 routes from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius, Tampere, and, seasonally, Gran Canaria, offering connections to a wide range of destinations in the airline’s route network in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and the Caucasus region. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com.

The airline group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with plans to build an industry-leading partnership between North America, the U.K., Europe, India and beyond.

IndiGo, Delta Air Lines, Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic today announced plans to build an industry-leading partnership connecting India with Europe and North America, with ambitions to grow to a global scale. 

India, one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation markets, is at the heart of this collaboration. By linking IndiGo’s extensive domestic network with Delta’s strength in North America and the transatlantic, the extensive reach of Air France-KLM in Europe and North America, and the U.K. and transatlantic presence of Virgin Atlantic, the partnership is poised to offer travelers broader access, smoother journeys, and a more consistent experience across continents. Linking dozens of cities in the United States, Canada, Europe and India, the airlines aim to meet rising demand for international travel while setting new standards for connectivity and cooperation in global aviation.

Pieter Elbers, CEO of IndiGo, said: “IndiGo has embarked on an ambitious journey to become a global airline by 2030. This partnership represents another important milestone to pursue commercial synergies, operational excellence and innovation. This announcement not only expands our relationship with Air France–KLM and Virgin Atlantic but also marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter as we welcome Delta Air Lines as a valued partner.  We are particularly excited to start our long-haul expansion from this Summer and connect with our partners’ networks to provide greater access to Europe and North America. This strategic partnership enables a compelling combined customer proposition in the form of comprehensive intercontinental connectivity, seamless experience and great loyalty value. It also lays the groundwork for us to exchange best practices in areas of technology, operational excellence and service delivery.”

Ed Bastian, CEO of Delta Air Lines, said: “This agreement is another example of our commitment to making travel more connected, more inclusive and more accessible. Combining our strengths with those of IndiGo, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic, will enable us to offer unparalleled connectivity and convenience, ensuring that our customers enjoy the highest standards of service and reliability across the globe. We look forward to restarting Delta’s direct service from the U.S. to India in the near future.”

Benjamin Smith, CEO of Air France-KLM, said: “We are very glad to extend our existing partnership with IndiGo and to do so alongside our partners Delta and Virgin Atlantic. India is a strategic market for Air France-KLM, where we have a strong and historic presence soon to increase. We look forward to welcoming IndiGo customers on our flights and to play an active role in the country’s connectivity.” 

Shai Weiss, CEO of Virgin Atlantic, said: “In our 25th year of flying to India, we’re delighted to build on our Joint Venture with Delta and Air France-KLM, and our successful codeshare with IndiGo, by going further with this partnership. As IndiGo starts long haul operations, we’ll connect four of the world’s largest economies, enhancing the travel experience for our guests, from greater connectivity and optimized flight times to loyalty benefits.”

Connecting Route Networks, 2022 and Beyond

IndiGo has had partnerships with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic and with Air France-KLM since 2022. Since then, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic customers have had access to more than 30 IndiGo points in India.

More recently, IndiGo announced the start of service to Europe, which, in addition to expanding the existing partnership with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic transatlantic flights, facilitates a new partnership opportunity between IndiGo and Delta, enabling Indigo’s customers to connect to Delta’s broad transatlantic network.  After commercial contracts and regulatory procedures are completed to allow IndiGo to sell partner flights as its own under its own 6E* marketing codes, IndiGo customers will be able to book onward travel on select flights operated by its international partners, making it easier to reach destinations across Europe and North America. These include:

• KLM flights from Amsterdam to 30 points within Europe
• Delta and KLM flights from Amsterdam to the United States and Canada
• Virgin Atlantic flights from Manchester to the United States

For its part, KLM’s recently announced new route connecting Amsterdam with Hyderabad offers further opportunity for cooperation with IndiGo. With the route’s launch in September 2025, Air France-KLM will begin selling IndiGo flights to 24 destinations beyond Hyderabad. 

IndiGo has previously announced that it will enhance its fleet of damp leased B787 to six aircraft later this year and has in place a long-term firm order of 30 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, with options for 70 more. As these aircraft join IndiGo’s fleet, the airline’s long-haul expansion will enable further and deeper cooperation between IndiGo and Delta, Air France-KLM, and Virgin Atlantic in the future.

Delta, meanwhile, plans to resume services to India with nonstop flights between Atlanta and Delhi, subject to government approval. The service start date will be announced later. 

Future Collaboration

The MoU also creates a framework for deeper collaboration between the carriers on a bilateral and multilateral basis; contemplates commercial collaboration including network, loyalty, cargo and sales, subject to regulatory approvals; explores areas of non-commercial cooperation including aircraft maintenance, sustainability, training, ground handling; and acknowledges the need to develop advanced collaboration through use of technology to efficiently service joint customers. 

To Celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline Is Offering Fares as Low as $69*

EVERETT, Wash. – June 2, 2025 – Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (Nasdaq: ULCC) made its debut at Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE) today with the launch of nonstop service to Denver International Airport (DEN), Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas (LAS). Each route will operate twice per week, and will complement the airline’s existing service to seven destinations nonstop from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA). To celebrate, America’s Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $69*.

“We are thrilled to launch our ultra-low cost service at PAE, unlocking more affordable and convenient travel options for consumers in the greater Seattle area and throughout Western Washington,” said Jennifer de la Cruz, senior director of corporate communications, Frontier Airlines. “We want to thank the team at PAE for their support and collaboration, and can’t wait to begin flying value-seeking travelers to Denver, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and the many exciting destinations we serve beyond.”

“Frontier’s new service at Paine Field reflects a shared commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience and offering travelers more choice in Metro Seattle,” said Brett Smith, CEO of Propeller Airports. “Our partnership is built on providing a convenient, comfortable, and efficient alternative for travelers. We’re excited for Frontier’s passengers to discover the unique, best-in-class service that sets Paine Field apart and enjoy the benefits of our growing reach.”

Frontier Airlines has introduced sweeping changes to its product and customer service offerings, ushering in ‘The New Frontier.’ Among the enhancements is UpFront Plus seating, an upgraded seating option with extra leg and elbow room in the first two rows of the aircraft. Customers in UpFront Plus enjoy a window or aisle seat with extra legroom and a guaranteed empty middle seat. The airline also now offers unlimited companion travel for its most loyal customers, with the flexibility to choose a different companion on every Frontier flight. Debuting in late 2025, Frontier will begin offering First Class seating on every flight, combining unmatched comfort and space at Frontier’s trademark affordable prices.

Interline agreement to connect America’s largest domestic carrier and Taiwan-based China Airlines through shared gateways in California, creating first trans-Pacific airline partnership for Southwest Airlines 

NEW DELHI, June 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and China Airlines Group, a Taiwan-based carrier, are in discussions to create an interline partnership in early 2026, with published connections expected to go on sale later this year. Executive Leadership from both carriers met this week at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in India to jointly announce the first trans-Pacific airline partnership for Southwest Airlines^®. 

“We’re on a journey to bring more choices to our Customers. This initial work to partner with Taiwan-based China Airlines would allow for seamless trans-Pacific journeys across the Southwest network, furthering the reach of our Vision and Purpose—to connect People with important moments in their lives,” said Andrew Watterson, Chief Operating Officer at Southwest Airlines. “As the largest carrier of domestic Passengers in the United States, we also carry more people to, from, and within California than any other airline¹ and expect Southwest Customers could benefit immediately from having access to connections overseas through China Airlines.” 

“Growing our long-haul network always has been China Airlines’ long-term plan. As we expand our gateway operations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Seattle, as well as Ontario, California, we are pleased to include Southwest as one of our partners with its unique network that further expands North American connection opportunities into the Midwest and toward the East Coast.” said Kevin Chen, President at China Airlines. “In the future, customers may book China Airlines and Southwest Airlines itineraries under one ticket and enjoy seamless travel experiences. We believe this complementary cooperation will enhance travel options for our customers and improve connectivity to Asia for travelers in the domestic U.S. market.” 

Southwest^® is attending its first AGM since becoming a member carrier earlier this year. “We’ve found great interest globally in potential partnerships with Southwest and continue discussions here in New Delhi with several like-minded carriers attracted to our consistent Reliability, friendly brand, and unmatched network in the United States,” Watterson said. Earlier this year, Southwest launched a partnership with Icelandair that now connects Customers traveling between the U.S. and Europe on dual-carrier itineraries through gateway airports Baltimore/Washington, Denver, and Nashville. Beginning July 14, 2025, Icelandair and Southwest will add connecting service through Orlando, Pittsburgh, and Raleigh-Durham, providing more access between Europe and cities across the extensive Southwest Airlines network.