• We’ll launch seven new city pairs starting in late October, including three in Burbank
• New seasonal service from San Diego will take winter sports lovers to Idaho’s popular Sun Valley
• With the addition of the Palm Springs service, we’ll add our eighth destination from Santa Rosa

SEATTLE, July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Alaska Airlines is further expanding our network between California and the Pacific Northwest with seven new routes starting this October.

We’ve added three new flights from Hollywood Burbank Airport, located north of downtown Los Angeles, to destinations in Oregon and Washington state. As the holiday season gets underway, we’ll offer new wintertime service linking sunny San Diego and snowy Sun Valley. Boise lands a new flight to yet another Southern California airport. And we’ll begin flying a Palm Springs-Santa Rosa route that bridges the warm desert and the coolness of wine country.

Tickets are available for purchase now at alaskaair.com.

“We’re the only global airline based on the West Coast, and we’re proud to offer the most flights and seats between California, Washington and Oregon. These new additions further expand our ability to take our guests between growing markets in California and the Pacific Northwest for leisure and business travel,” said Kirsten Armine, vice president of revenue management and network planning at Alaska Airlines.

Our new nonstop routes

• Burbank-Eugene: Hollywood Burbank Airport will be our fifth nonstop destination from Eugene, Oregon.
• Burbank-Pasco: Alaska will be the only carrier connecting Pasco and the Tri-Cities region in Washington state with two Los Angeles area airports: Burbank and LAX.
• Burbank-Redmond: In Redmond, Oregon, we’re the number one carrier and look forward to continuing to provide the most unique destinations, with Burbank being our sixth.
• Boise-Ontario: Another nonstop connecting the Idaho capital to Southern California. With this new service, we’ll serve the most destinations between Boise and the Los Angeles Basin airports (LAX, Burbank, Orange County and Ontario).
• Palm Springs-Santa Rosa: A seasonal route that connects a pair of popular destinations within California. With the addition of the Palm Springs service, we’ll add our eighth destination from Santa Rosa. Alaska is the largest airline at both airports. And don’t forget about our Wine Flies Free program.
• San Diego-Sun Valley: Sun Valley in the Sawtooth Mountains of central Idaho is an exciting addition to our ski portfolio of destinations from San Diego. With this new route, Alaska and Hawaiian will offer 45 nonstop destinations from San Diego – the most of any airline.
• Spokane-Orange County: Orange County in Southern California is the largest unserved destination from Spokane, providing our guests in eastern Washington a new option when flying to the LA region.

City Pair	Start Date	Season	Frequency	Aircraft
Burbank – Eugene	Oct. 26, 2025	Year-round	Daily	E175
Burbank – Pasco	Oct. 26. 2025	Year-round	Daily	E175
Burbank – Redmond	Oct. 26, 2025	Year-round	Daily	E175
Palm Springs – Santa Rosa	Oct. 26, 2025	Winter	5x Weekly	E175
San Diego – Sun Valley	Dec. 18, 2025	Winter	3x Weekly	E175
Boise – Ontario	Jan. 7, 2026	Year-round	Daily	E175
Spokane – Orange County	Jan. 7, 2026	Year-round	Daily	E175

The Embraer 175 aircraft is designed for short to mid-range flights. It features 76 comfortable, wide seats with no middle seats, so every passenger has either a window or aisle seat. Onboard entertainment and Wi-Fi are available, and First Class seats offer power outlets.

Focus on long-haul expansion, fleet renewal, and synergies with Lufthansa Group

Rome, July 30th, 2025 – ITA Airways’ Board of Directors has approved today the Company’s 2026–2030 Business Plan.

The Plan is structured around three fundamental strategic pillars:

• Strengthening the competitive position: ITA Airways aims to establish itself as Italy’s reference carrier—efficient and innovative—offering high-quality connectivity in close collaboration with the key sectors of tourism and international trade. At the core of the Company’s strategy is delivering exceptional service to both business and leisure travelers, with a continuous focus on economic, social, and environmental sustainability through responsible resource management.

• Network and fleet development: The Plan focuses on expanding the long-haul segment and increasing intercontinental destinations from the Rome Fiumicino hub. Connectivity will also be enhanced through commercial agreements and strategic partnerships with other Airlines. Meanwhile, the fleet renewal process will continue, prioritizing energy efficiency and reducing environmental impact, in line with the Company’s sustainability commitments and EU regulations—such as the elimination of ETS free allowances. By the end of the plan period, the fleet will be almost entirely made up of next-generation aircraft.

• Strengthening integration with the Lufthansa Group, the world’s fourth largest Airline group, as a strategic advantage to leverage significant operational, commercial, and technological synergies, boosting competitiveness, the access to new markets, and driving continuous innovation in passenger services.

Below are the key development priorities outlined in the Business Plan.

Network
The 2026–2030 business plan places great emphasis on expanding and strengthening the network, particularly long-haul routes. ITA Airways plans to launch new routes connecting Rome Fiumicino with key destinations in North America, South America, Asia, and Africa, tapping into growing markets and meeting the needs of an increasingly global customer base. These new routes will not only promote inbound tourism to Italy but also increase commercial and cultural exchanges, reinforcing ITA Airways’ role as a bridge between Italy and the world.

In addition to intercontinental growth, the plan also targets expansion within Europe and the Mediterranean, leveraging partnerships to provide fast, efficient connections. The network strategy is designed with flexibility, enabling adaptation to market trends, regulatory and economic changes, and evolving geopolitical dynamics, which will be continuously monitored.

Special attention is also given to innovating onboard and ground services, aiming to enhance the passenger experience through advanced digital solutions, modern comfort, and initiatives focused on environmental and social sustainability. The goal is to build an Airline that combines operational efficiency, service excellence, and responsibility towards the Country and the communities it serves.

Fleet
The Plan calls for adding one new additional long-haul aircraft each year starting in 2026, as part of a strategy to introduce next-generation aircraft while gradually retiring older models. The fleet is expected to average around 100 aircraft, which by 2030 will be entirely composed of new-generation models. This supports network growth and promotes the use of the most advanced and environmentally friendly aviation technologies in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Alliances and Synergies with the Lufthansa Group
Over the five-year period, operational and strategic synergies with the Lufthansa Group will be progressively strengthened, expected to deliver benefits in terms of revenue gains and cost savings. The plan also foresees full integration into Star Alliance from early 2026, along with pending approval of joint ventures for flights between Europe and North America (A++) and Europe and Japan (J+). These alliances are key to expanding the range of destinations and ensuring seamless passenger services, supported by partnerships between loyalty programs (Volare and Miles&More), cargo synergies, and a broad range of codeshare agreements.

Workforce
Starting in 2026, a program will be launched to grow and develop staff, closely aligned with the Company’s evolving fleet and network. At the same time, initiatives will foster a stronger sense of belonging, helping make ITA Airways an increasingly competitive and sustainable player in the global aviation market.

“I would like to express the warmest appreciation from myself and the entire Board of Directors to the people who worked in the last weeks for the Business Plan approved today, which will guide and ensure the development of the Company in the next five years,” said Sandro Pappalardo, President of ITA Airways. “We are laying the groundwork to continue being Italy’s reference carrier with a strategic role for the national economic system and to increase connectivity with the rest of the world.”

Joerg Eberhart, CEO and General Manager of ITA Airways, added:
“Today marks another milestone for the Company. The approved Business Plan makes it possible for ITA Airways to continue developing sustainably through Lufthansa Group synergies. With the expansion of our network, the adoption of cutting-edge technologies, partnerships with major global players, and our commitment to service excellence, we will be able by 2030 to bring more and more passengers—departing to and from Italy—to choose ITA Airways. This will create attractive job opportunities and generate a positive economic impact for the air transport industry.”

Travellers can now plan ahead for the winter season with greater choice and convenience with the World’s Best Airline

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways has introduced increased flights to over 15 global destinations for this year’s winter season. The airline is facilitating demand for its services for travellers from all around the globe and continues to offer greater choice and connectivity through its Doha hub, the award-winning Hamad International Airport.

The World’s Best Airline, as voted by Skytrax in 2025 for a record ninth time, has also announced its landmark frequency to London. Qatar Airways marks up to 10 daily flights to London as its highest-ever frequency, which is complemented by British Airways’ double daily flights.

Qatar Airways Chief Commercial Officer, Mr. Thierry Antinori, said: “Qatar Airways is consistently witnessing a steady rise in demand for our 5-star services to some of the most prominent destinations in the world, most notably for London, Dublin, Cape Town, and São Paulo. This winter, in partnership with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia will launch flights from Melbourne to Doha, increasing capacity to three daily flights between the two cities. Qatar Airways will also restart services to Canberra, reinforcing its commitment to enhance connectivity between Australia and the world.

“The latest increase in flight frequency is testament to our continual and unmatched enhancements of experiences for our passengers travelling through the Best Airport in the Middle East – our hub, Hamad International Airport.”

Passengers have greater choice when travelling with Qatar Airways this winter:

Abu Dhabi – increased from five daily flights to up to six
Berlin – increased from 18 weekly flights to up to 21
Cape Town – increased from 10 weekly flights to up to 12
Casablanca – increased from four weekly flights to five
Dublin – increased from 14 weekly flights to 17
Frankfurt – increased from 18 weekly flights to up to 21
Johannesburg – increased from 14 weekly flights to 18
London Heathrow – increased from eight daily flights to up to 10
Madrid – increased from 14 weekly flights to 17
Maldives – increased from three daily flights to up to four
Manchester – increased from 21 weekly flights to up to 24
Phuket – increased from three daily flights to up to four
São Paulo – increased from 14 weekly flights to 18
Sharjah – increased from three daily flights to up to seven
Tokyo Narita – increased from 11 weekly flights to up to 14
Toronto – increased from five weekly flights to seven

The airline’s global connectivity is supported by its diverse fleet of young aircraft that includes 54 Boeing 777s equipped with ultra-high-speed Starlink on-board Wi-Fi that is free for all passengers. Qatar Airways is the first airline in the world to fully equip and operate over 50 widebody aircraft with Starlink, and the only carrier in the MENA region offering the service. Passengers in both Premium and Economy cabins enjoy free, gate-to-gate Wi-Fi speeds of up to 500 Mbps per aircraft.

The airline is now equipping its Airbus A350 fleet, aiming to complete Starlink installation within the next year.

Qatar Airways, a benchmark for excellence in the industry, remains a prominent leader in global connectivity. The World’s Best Airline enhances its network by continually anticipating market trends and evolving travel demands for destinations to cater to its global community of leisure and business travellers alike.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Statement from Ken Diaz, president of the United Airlines chapter of the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA (AFA), on the United tentative agreement vote:

“United Flight Attendants today voted to send a strong message to United Airlines management by rejecting a tentative agreement that didn’t go far enough to address the years of sacrifice and hard work to make the airline the success it is today. This is democracy in action.

“Flight Attendants need substantial improvements as soon as possible. Our union will survey members as quickly as possible to identify the key issues Flight Attendants are ready to fight to achieve in an agreement they want to ratify. We always said no matter the outcome of the vote, we will fight forward and that is what we will do with the power of 28,000 Flight Attendants and our whole union standing together.”

Over 92% of the eligible voters cast a ballot with 71% voting not to ratify the agreement.

Air New Zealand has today announced the appointment of Nikhil Ravishankar as its next Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Greg Foran who steps down in October after almost six years leading the airline through one of the most challenging periods in aviation history.

Currently the airline’s Chief Digital Officer, Nikhil will officially take over as CEO on 20 October 2025. In the nearly five years that Nikhil has been at Air New Zealand he has gained a deep understanding of the aviation sector, and the airline. He has also led major advances in the airline’s technology backbone, loyalty programme and customer proposition.

Air New Zealand Board Chair, Dame Therese Walsh, says the appointment marks the beginning of the next chapter for the airline, reflecting the strong momentum underway and a new generation of leadership for the future.

“Across Air New Zealand we are very clear on what matters most – connecting our communities and country to each other and the world, delivering value and excellence, and running a world-class airline that all Kiwi are proud of.

“We have always been bold and not afraid to adapt and lead. Nikhil brings the mindset and contemporary leadership we need to build on our strong foundations and focus on the future. The Board undertook an extensive international search and were delighted to see Nikhil come through the process so strongly. His ambition for the airline’s future and his people leadership skills, coupled with his pursuit of excellence, digital literacy, global outlook and relationships, and his deep care for the airline and New Zealand shone through.

“Airlines will continue to face immense challenges, whether that’s climate change, customer expectations, technology, cost pressures or geopolitics. Nikhil brings a fresh perspective that is grounded in New Zealand values and a deep knowledge of the airline and critical infrastructure across different sectors. He’s not afraid to challenge how things are done and ask questions,” says Dame Therese Walsh.

Prior to Air New Zealand, Nikhil was Chief Digital Officer at Vector and Managing Director of Accenture.

“I’m both thrilled and humbled to be given this opportunity to lead Air New Zealand,” says Nikhil. “This airline is an institution with a deep legacy but also a fantastic future. It’s a privilege to step into the CEO role and take on that responsibility for our people, our customers, and our country.

“Airlines are complex, and safety underpins every decision we make. I truly believe that New Zealand is one of the most innovative nations in the world and one of the greatest destinations to visit. Our airline is amongst the very best and I get to work with some of the most dedicated people in the country, from our cabin crew, engineers and pilots to our ground teams, corporate and digital teams behind the scenes. At the end of the day, we are a people business – purposeful, ambitious, and deeply rooted in Aotearoa New Zealand, and I’m excited to help shape what this next stage of Air New Zealand looks like,” says Nikhil Ravishankar.

First U.S. Airline to Offer Disruption Assistance for Any Reason, in Partnership with HTS, Hopper’s B2B Division

DENVER – July 30, 2025 – Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announced a new customer-first travel flexibility benefit, Disruption Assistance for Any Reason, now available for purchase when booking on FlyFrontier.com. This industry-first product — powered by HTS, Hopper’s B2B division — further advances The New Frontier mission of delivering more choice and flexibility for travelers.

Through this new benefit, Frontier becomes the first U.S. airline to enable instant, automated solutions in the event of a qualifying disruption (typically a delay of 2+ hours or same-day cancellation). Customers who opt in receive automatic, proactive notifications and can self-serve with real-time options — including booking an alternate flight on any airline or opting for a 100% refund while choosing to stay on Frontier.

“This offering reflects our continued commitment to building The New Frontier—where travelers have more control, greater transparency, and added confidence every step of the way,” said Bobby Schroeter, Chief Commercial Officer at Frontier Airlines. “By providing smarter, faster solutions when plans change, we’re making flying easier and more customer-centric than ever before.”

Designed to transform high-stress moments into empowered ones, the program helps travelers stay in control while Frontier continues investing in innovations that elevate the total travel experience.

“Disruption Assistance for Any Reason helps convert travel uncertainty into loyalty, empowering customers with real-time choices when they matter most,” said Ella Alkalay Schriber, SVP & GM of Fintech at Hopper.

The benefit is currently available exclusively on FlyFrontier.com, with plans to expand to the Frontier mobile app soon. Customers are presented with the option to purchase during the booking process.

Porter Airlines Adopts APiJet’s Digital Winglets for Fuel and Time Savings

With Digital Winglets™ Porter saves 2-3 Percent of Fuel Per Optimized Flight and Improves On-time Performance Network-wide

Digital Winglets™ provides a powerful suite of tools that allow us to optimize flights in real-time for the most fuel-efficient routing, which improves on-time performance”

— Kent Woodside, executive vice president and COO at Porter AirlinesSEATTLE, WA, UNITED STATES, July 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — Porter Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Canada, and APiJET, the developer of the leading flight path optimization offering, Digital Winglets™, have announced the deployment of Digital Winglets™ across Porter Airlines’ North American fleet of Embraer E195-E2 aircraft.

Digital Winglets™ is a flight path optimization (FPO) solution that builds on NASA’s Traffic Aware Strategic Aircrew Requests (TASAR) technology. NASA’s TASAR, along with APiJET’s proprietary algorithms, mapping technologies and live aircraft state data solutions, enable air carriers worldwide to make deconflicted, route-specific flight optimization decisions to save fuel, improve schedule reliability and on-time performance, and reduce carbon emissions.

Porter Airlines operates the world’s largest fleet of Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, and the deployment of Digital Winglets™ will allow them to save 2-3% fuel and 1-2 minutes per optimized flight, while reducing delays network-wide.

“Digital Winglets™ provides a powerful suite of tools that allow us to optimize flights in real-time for the most fuel-efficient routing, which improves on-time performance and helps us deliver the elevated passenger experience that Porter is known for,” said Kent Woodside, executive vice president and COO at Porter Airlines. “The time and cost of introducing new technology across a fleet can be challenging. Deploying Digital Winglets™ was seamless, and APiJET provided a personal level of hands-on support throughout the process. Our continuing fleet expansion means that each new aircraft is seamlessly added to the platform immediately.”

“With Digital Winglets™, Porter can optimize to save fuel and reduce enroute time, improving schedule performance while achieving emissions reductions as well. Porter has a bold vision for expansion, and we are excited to work with them to further achieve their objectives for customer experience and efficiency,” said Rob Green, CEO of APiJET.

Digital Winglets™ is architected with a unique combination of online and ground-based technologies which allowed Porter to deploy it quickly and seamlessly into their fleet of 46 Embraer E195-E2, with no hardware or software to install. As Porter continues its planned expansion of up to 100 Embraer E195-E2s, the benefits of Digital Winglets™ will be immediately available with no additional work.

About Porter
Since 2006, Porter Airlines has been elevating the experience of economy air travel for every passenger, providing genuine hospitality with style, care and charm. Porter’s fleet of Embraer E195-E2 and De Havilland Dash 8-400 aircraft serves a North American network from Eastern Canada. Headquartered in Toronto, Porter is an Official 4 Star Airline^® in the World Airline Star Rating^®. Visit www.flyporter.com or follow @porterairlines on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

About APiJET
Based in Seattle, WA, APiJET is the aviation software company behind Digital Winglets™, the flight route optimization solution that provides real-time, conflict-free, alternative flight paths. Digital Winglets™ continuously analyzes flight telemetry, including aircraft performance, wind, restricted airspace, convective weather, turbulence, and conflicting traffic, recommending real-time, conflict-free vertical and lateral rerouting. Digital Winglets™ reduces fuel burn and flight time, accelerating sustainability goals.

• Multimodal service in partnership with The Landline Company links Kingston Norman Rogers Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport
• Premium, Canadian built motorcoaches are fully accessible and offer spacious leather seats with power outlets, fast and free Wi-Fi
• Seamless connectivity with full itinerary protection, curb to curb service, Aeroplan point earning

MONTREAL, July 29, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Canada today announced the expansion of its multi-modal Landline service that will enable customers at Kingston Norman Rogers Airport to seamlessly connect with its global hub at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The new luxury motorcoach service, with features such as spacious leather seats and fast, free Wi-Fi, will begin operating September 23^rd with two return trips daily that are conveniently timed for connections to and from flights across Air Canada’s worldwide network.

“We are delighted to be reconnecting customers in Kingston and the surrounding region to our global network. This is a premier example of the new opportunities our growing partnership with The Landline Company unlocks. Customers travelling between Norman Rogers Airport and Toronto Pearson on Landline’s premium motorcoaches will enjoy the same benefits as those making air-only connections, including the convenience of a single itinerary and through-tagged baggage when departing Kingston, disruption protection, and Aeroplan earning opportunities,” said Ranbir Singh, Director, Regional Airlines and Markets, at Air Canada. 

“We’re thrilled to expand our partnership with Air Canada into Eastern Ontario,” said Nick Johnson, Vice President, Commercial at Landline. “This new Air Canada service allows Kingston travellers to seamlessly book one-stop journeys on aircanada.com from Kingston Airport (YGK) through Toronto Pearson to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax, and hundreds of Air Canada destinations worldwide, just as they would with a traditional connecting regional flight.” 

“The return of Air Canada to Kingston marks a critical step forward in reconnecting our community to the global economy,” said Craig Desjardins, Director of Strategy, Innovation and Partnerships, at the City of Kingston. “Reliable, integrated transportation links like this are essential to supporting our tourism sector, enabling workforce mobility, and strengthening Kingston’s appeal as a destination for conferences, investment, and innovation. This partnership with Air Canada and Landline ensures that Kingston remains open, accessible, and competitive in a rapidly evolving economy.” 

How it works

Air Canada and The Landline Company have operated intermodal services since May 2024 between Toronto Pearson and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport in Hamilton and Region of Waterloo International Airport. With today’s expansion, Landline will now also operate two, non-stop round trips daily to Toronto Pearson from Kingston Norman Rogers Airport in eastern Ontario. Air Canada customers beginning their journey at Kingston will check in as normal for their flight, have their bags tagged and obtain boarding passes for all segments of their trip. At a designated departure point at the Kingston airport, they will board a luxury, Air Canada-branded motorcoach and their checked baggage will be loaded. Upon arrival at Toronto Pearson, customers will proceed directly to self-service bag drop, and then through security. For launch, many motor coach segments can be booked at no added fee, compared to journeys originating at Toronto Pearson. Air Canada is also issuing a fee waiver for customers looking to add motorcoach segments to existing bookings. Customers can reach out to the Air Canada Contact Centre to take advantage of the waiver until December 31^st, 2025.

The new landline Kingston-Toronto service will commence operation on September 23^rd, 2025.

Number	Depart	Arrive	Frequency
AC2514	Kingston (YGK) 04:00	Toronto (YYZ) 06:50	Daily
AC2515	Toronto (YYZ) 08:10	Kingston (YGK) 11:05	Daily
AC2516	Kingston (YGK) 14:00	Toronto (YYZ) 17:30	Daily
AC2517	Toronto (YYZ) 19:10	Kingston (YGK) 22:05	Daily

In the event of coach or flight delays, customers travelling on Landline will be automatically offered the same protections as customers travelling on air-only itineraries. Members of Air Canada’s Aeroplan program will earn points for both ground and air segments, as on any normal connecting flight itinerary. For more information see www.aircanada.com/landline 

Premium motorcoaches

The motorcoaches used by Landline for Air Canada are made in Canada by Prevost, a manufacturer of touring coaches based in Sainte-Claire, Quebec. Each Landline motorcoach provides a premium experience, with 36 spacious, leather seats in a two-by-one configuration. The coaches are equipped with free Wi-Fi, power and a table tray available at each seat, generous overhead storage for carry-on baggage, and an onboard lavatory. Announcements will be made in both Official Languages and the coaches are fully accessible, including a power lift for customers requiring mobility aids.

Air Canada regional services 

Air Canada operates to 40 communities across Canada, including in partnership with regional carriers Jazz Aviation LP and PAL Airlines. Through its innovative partnership with Landline, Air Canada is extending its regional network to conveniently connect local airports directly to its global network. There is potential to further expand the partnership with Landline to connect with other regional airports in Canada at a future date.

About Air Canada

Air Canada is Canada’s largest airline, the country’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada’s Aeroplan program is Canada’s premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world’s largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada’s passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada’s climate-related ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada’s TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.

About The Landline Company

The biggest airlines in the world trust Landline to power their first and last mile connectivity. Landline’s industry-first platform allows airlines to leverage the seamlessness and affordability of ground transportation to add dynamic new routes to their network without sacrificing on quality or customer experience. Landline operates seamless multi-modal networks on behalf of Air Canada, American Airlines, and Sun Country Airlines. Landline is fundamentally reshaping the way every consumer thinks about the travel day by making air travel multi-modal. Visit landlineco.com for more information. 

Onboard service debuts with ‘Off the Grid’ coffee blend

EMERYVILLE, Calif., July 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Peet’s Coffee®, the original craft coffee roaster announced a new partnership with Southwest Airlines Co.® (NYSE: LUV), as the official coffee provider on all Southwest® flights. This marks the first time Peet’s has teamed up with a major U.S. airline to serve its signature coffee inflight. Starting Aug. 13, Southwest customers can savor the boldness and quality of Peet’s coffee bars — on the ground and at 35,000 feet.

“This is a defining moment for Peet’s,” said Eric Lauterbach, President & CEO of Peet’s Coffee. “To be part of every Southwest flight means more than expanding our reach — it’s about creating memorable coffee moments in the skies. This partnership introduces the Peet’s experience to millions of new consumers as part of their daily ritual in a way that’s personal and meaningful. Most importantly, it brings the rich, bold flavor of Peet’s wherever their journey takes them.”

Apart from its dedicated cafes, Peet’s is available in 25 airports served by Southwest, including Denver (DEN), Houston (HOU), and Phoenix (PHX), where Southwest has some of its largest operations. Now, customers can enjoy a superior cup from terminal to takeoff.

“We are enhancing our inflight experience to better serve our customers,” said Tony Roach, Executive Vice President of Customer & Brand at Southwest Airlines. “A great cup of coffee goes a long way in creating a comfortable and enjoyable flight — and it’s just one part of our broader effort to elevate our customers’ journey with us.”

The featured coffee inflight debuts with Off the Grid™, a medium roast that was recently introduced and has quickly become a fan favorite. This blend features beans from Colombia and El Salvador, delivering a balanced yet complex flavor profile designed to satisfy a broad range of palates.

To celebrate this launch, Peet’s and Southwest will host an immersive, co-branded event at Peet’s East 8th Street location in Chicago on Aug. 15-16 during regular coffee bar hours. Timed to coincide with the city’s iconic Air and Water Show, the activation invites travelers and locals to experience the partnership through interactive elements, product sampling, and brand storytelling.

LAS VEGAS, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ: ALGT) today announced seven new nonstop routes connecting 12 cities across the country, including a new destination: Fort Myers, Florida via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW). To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new routes as low as $49.*

The new routes, launching this fall, will provide convenient, nonstop service between these cities and expand Allegiant’s growing presence in popular leisure destinations. As more travelers seek value-driven travel options, Allegiant remains dedicated to making dream vacations possible with budget-friendly fares and excellent customer service.

“This expansion reflects our commitment to connecting underserved communities with affordable, convenient travel options,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant’s chief commercial officer. “By adding Fort Myers and increasing service to multiple beach cities, we’re providing travelers nonstop access to sunny destinations, meaning they spend less time at the airport and more time on vacation.”

The new routes between Fort Myers, Florida via Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and the following cities include:

• Allentown, Pennsylvania via Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) beginning November 13, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
• Appleton, Wisconsin via Appleton International Airport (ATW) beginning November 21, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $69.*
• Des Moines, Iowa via Des Moines International Airport (DSM) beginning November 21, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $69.*

The new route between Sarasota/Bradenton, Florida via Sarasota Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) and Toledo, Ohio via Toledo Express Airport (TOL) begins November 20, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

The new route between Fort Lauderdale, Florida via Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and Fort Wayne, Indiana via Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) begins November 20, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $59.*

The new route between New Orleans via Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Punta Gorda, Florida via Punta Gorda Airport (PGD) begins November 21, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $49.*

The new route between Nashville, Tennessee via Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Gulf Shores, Alabama via Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF) begins November 21, 2025 with one-way fares as low as $49.*

A hallmark of Allegiant’s leisure-focused business model is its network of all-nonstop flights, making air travel more seamless and accessible. Passengers spend less time at the airport and more time enjoying their vacation.

Tickets for all newly announced routes are now available. Flight days, times and the lowest fares can be found at Allegiant.com.

*About the introductory one-way fares:
Seats and dates are limited and fares are not available on all flights. Flights must be purchased by July 30, 2025 for travel by Feb. 10, 2026. Prices displayed includes taxes, carrier charges & government fees. Fare rules, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice. Optional baggage charges and additional restrictions may apply. For more details, optional services and baggage fees, please visit Allegiant.com.