A perennial “crowd favorite,” especially in the United Kingdom, are Court Line’s two Lockheed L-1011 TriStars. G-BAAA “Halcyon Days” is seen here taxiing at London-Gatwick sometime in 1973 or 1974. Sadly, these were the only two years G-BAAA and her sistership “G-BAAB” (also known as “Halcyon Breeze”) operated before the worldwide slowdown in world air travel in the aftermath of the 1973/74 OPEC Oil Embargo put Court under for good. For some reason the multi-shaded pink hues of -BAAA seem to show up in the few good color photographs of these ships quite a bit more often than -the yellow/oranges of -BAAB. That is what makes this gorgeously well-lit shot of “Halcyon Days” so special, in my opinion. Court was also famously known for its single-class, nine-across seating, L-1011 charters, making the 400-passenger TriStars the most densely configured of this era. As for the gloriously colorful liveries the only thing that came close on an L-1011 were found in the mid-1970’s livery of Pacific Southwest Airline’s (PSA’s) two examples, which wore multiple pinks and reds with a white crown.

• American continues to grow its comprehensive global network by adding six new routes to Europe and expanding service to South America for summer 2026.
• For travelers awed by stunning architecture or wanting to dip into a thermal bath, American will be the only carrier offering nonstop service from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary.
• Across other destinations in Europe, American will add new service to Prague, and offer new routes to Athens, Greece; Milan; and Zurich.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Keep the bags packed for summer vacation as American Airlines announces six new routes to Europe and South America for travelers to experience in summer 2026. American will debut new service to Prague (PRG) and the only nonstop service from the U.S. to Budapest, Hungary (BUD). The airline will also add new routes to popular destinations including Athens, Greece (ATH); Milan (MXP); and Zurich (ZRH), while expanding service in summer to Buenos Aires, Argentina (EZE).

“Customers continue to tell us that Europe is where they want to go each summer and these new routes make it even easier to cross the Atlantic in 2026,” said Brian Znotins, American’s Senior Vice President of Network and Schedule Planning. “We are excited to grow our network to new destinations like Prague and Budapest and offer even more premium travel experiences on our flights to Tokyo.”

Tickets will be available for purchase on these summer 2026 routes starting Aug. 11 at aa.com or through American’s mobile app.

Central Europe is calling

Next May, American will launch service from Philadelphia (PHL) to BUD and PRG, demonstrating the airline’s commitment to offering customers convenient access from American’s industry-leading domestic network to two new and exciting European destinations. With charming medieval architecture, delightful thermal baths and dinner cruises on the Danube and Vltava rivers, these two new destinations complement American’s robust trans-Atlantic network as the airline will serve 20 trans-Atlantic destinations from its PHL hub in 2026.

• Customers connecting to Europe at PHL can enjoy the newly opened Flagship^® and Admirals Club^® lounges in PHL — two stylish, calm and comfortable sanctuaries designed for travelers to relax during their journey. Flagship^® lounge customers can sip on complimentary champagne and dine on unique-to-Philadelphia dishes while taking in the panoramic runway views while those in the Admirals Club^® lounge can enjoy specialty coffee, curated self-serve offerings and a full-service bar.

New routes to European favorites

American is expanding its international service to ATH and MXP next year. Daily service from DFW to ATH will take off starting next May. One of Europe’s most popular destinations, Athens provides travelers looking to take in history and delectable cuisine the chance to do both while tagging on a quick trip to a must-see Greek island. DFW will be American’s fifth nonstop destination to Athens, providing nonstop flights from more U.S. cities to Greece than any other airline.

Known for incredible fashion, art and architecture, Milan is a traveler favorite. Next March, American will launch daily service from MIA to MXP, providing the only nonstop link connecting two vibrant cities. American is MIA’s largest airline, and this new service will complement flights to Rome that began in summer 2025.

Soccer fans get ready to cheer

Special for global soccer fans, American will launch limited-time service between DFW and ZRH and offer expanded summer service from DFW and MIA to EZE. Flights from Argentina and Switzerland will connect soccer fans to Dallas-Fort Worth for the world’s premier sporting event.

Between May 21 and Aug. 4, 2026, American will offer the only nonstop service connecting DFW and ZRH. Currently offered as winter-seasonal service, American will operate four weekly summer services from DFW to EZE and up to three daily flights in summer between MIA and EZE.

Expanded premium options to Tokyo

Travelers who have their eyes on a summer getaway to Asia next year will have more options to enhance their journey with increased premium cabin offerings. Compared to summer 2025, American will increase premium seating capacity to Tokyo (HND) from DFW and Los Angeles (LAX) by more than 45% next summer.

American continues to enhance the customer experience in Business with the introduction of pajamas and mattress pads on all widebody flights to East Asia, the Middle East, India, Australia and New Zealand. Travelers can also experience inflight service that includes multicourse chef-inspired meals paired with award-winning wines, and delectable snacks to fulfill those midflight munchies.

About American Airlines Group
As a leading global airline, American Airlines offers thousands of flights per day to more than 350 destinations in more than 60 countries. The airline is a founding member of the oneworld alliance, whose members serve more than 900 destinations around the globe. Shares of American Airlines Group Inc. trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol AAL. Learn more about what’s happening at American by visiting news.aa.com and connect with American @AmericanAir and at Facebook.com/AmericanAirlines. To Care for People on Life’s Journey^®.

Iconic travel brands team up to get travelers to their happy places for a happy price

NORWALK, Conn. and DALLAS, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Priceline, the OG of online travel deals, is adding even more reasons to go to your happy place with the arrival of Southwest Airlines^®. Starting today, travelers can search and book Southwest’s inventory directly on Priceline, unlocking more ways to compare, customize and save on flights. Customers booking their Southwest flights through Priceline are still eligible to earn Rapid Rewards.

Through the partnership, Southwest flights are also now bookable across the Booking Holdings portfolio of brands, including Booking.com and Agoda.

“Our goal is to be the best travel dealmaker in the world. Collaborating with Southwest, one of the most trusted names in air travel, is a natural next step in our mission to do so,” said Brigit Zimmerman, Chief Commercial Officer at Priceline. “Adding their fares to our lineup means more choice and more value for the millions of Priceline customers planning their next trip.”

“We’re happy to partner with Priceline to broaden our distribution network and offer even more Customers the opportunity to experience our Southwest Hospitality,” said Tony Roach, Executive Vice President Customer & Brand at Southwest Airlines. “We look forward to making it easier for Customers to access our extensive flight offerings to book their next trip.”

The partnership between Southwest^®, the airline known for their legendary Hospitality, and Priceline, the online travel leader known for its unbeatable deals and effortless booking platform, gives customers access to all of Southwest’s fare types, allowing them to:

• Compare fare bundles side by side
• Know exactly what’s included
• Book with confidence
• Earn both Rapid Rewards and Priceline VIP status

With more than 4,000 daily flights and service to over 100 destinations across the U.S., Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, Southwest opens the door to more spontaneous getaways and wallet-friendly escapes—perfect for Priceline’s mission to get travelers to their happy place for a happy price.

A strengthened 2025-2026 winter program including a total of 14 new routes

MONTREAL, Aug. 7, 2025 /CNW/ – Air Transat, voted World’s Best Leisure Airline at the 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards, today announces new non-stop service to Rio de Janeiro* from both Toronto and Montreal. These flights will be operated with the Airbus A330 aircraft; twice weekly from Toronto (on Wednesdays and Saturdays) and once weekly from Montreal (on Thursdays), where Air Transat will be the only carrier offering a non-stop service. This addition is part of a broader set of recent announcements that reinforce the company’s winter offering.

This winter, Air Transat will operate a total of 14 new routes from its Canadian gateways, including several new destinations and the extension of certain transatlantic services. From Montreal, travellers will enjoy non-stop access to Rio de Janeiro, Guadalajara, Valencia, Bordeaux and Madrid. From Toronto, they will be able to fly to Georgetown (Guyana), Medellín, and Istanbul in partnership with Turkish Airlines, in addition to Rio de Janeiro.

“This enriched winter schedule marks an important milestone in the evolution of our network,” said Sebastian Ponce, Transat’s Chief Revenue Officer. “By targeting markets we have never served before, we are pursuing a clear diversification strategy toward destinations that Canadians are eager to explore, supported by growing connectivity through our expanding network of partners.”

Air Transat’s winter program to the South also continues to diversify, with departures not only from major hubs, but also from Quebec City and new Canadian cities such as Windsor, Fredericton and Charlottetown. 

New for Winter 2025-2026:

Air Transat is also strengthening its overall winter offering by increasing capacity and adding frequencies on several existing routes to the South and across the Atlantic, giving even more flexibility to its clients. Compared to last winter, this year’s schedule represents a capacity increase of approximately 6%.

Expanded transatlantic program:

Expanded South program:

Connectivity within the Air Transat network also continues to improve, particularly through its growing complementarity with Porter Airlines’ flights, which facilitate connections from Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City.

*The flights have been planned in coordination with Brazilian and Canadian authorities and remain subject to the required regulatory approvals.

About Air Transat
Founded in Montreal 37 years ago, Air Transat is a leading travel brand voted 2025 World’s Best Leisure Airline by passengers at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Its program offers access to international destinations, mainly in Europe, the Caribbean, the east coast of the United States, South America and North Africa. Air Transat is recognized for its excellent customer service. Its fleet includes some of the most energy-efficient aircraft in their category. Based in Montreal with major hubs in YUL Montréal-Trudeau International Airport and Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ), it has 5,000 employees with a common purpose to bring people closer together. Air Transat is a business unit of Transat A.T. Inc. (TSX: TRZ). www.airtransat.com

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Sabre Corporation (“Sabre”) (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2025. Sabre has posted its second quarter 2025 earnings release and earnings presentation to its Investor Relations webpage at investors.sabre.com/financial-information/quarterly results. The earnings release is also available on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at www.sec.gov.

As previously announced, Sabre will host a live webcast of its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call today at 9:00 a.m. ET. Management will discuss the financial results, as well as comment on the forward outlook. The webcast is expected to last approximately one hour and will be accessible by visiting the Investor Relations section of Sabre’s website at investors.sabre.com.

A replay of the event will be available on the website for at least 90 days following the event.

About Sabre 
Sabre Corporation is a leading technology company that takes on the biggest opportunities and solves the most complex challenges in travel. Sabre harnesses speed, scale and insights to build tomorrow’s technology today – empowering airlines, hoteliers, agencies and other partners to retail, distribute and fulfill travel worldwide. Headquartered in Southlake, Texas, USA, with employees across the world, Sabre serves customers in more than 160 countries globally. For more information visit www.sabre.com. 

Website Information
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– Long-time 777 operator to expand and renew fleet with fuel-efficient 777-9 widebody jets

– Order makes Cathay Pacific the largest 777-9 operator in Asia Pacific

HONG KONG, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Cathay Pacific today announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world’s largest twin-engine airplane.

Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay Pacific to efficiently meet growing air travel demand across key global markets.

“We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub,” said Ronald Lam, Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer. “Cathay Pacific aims to further strengthen our ongoing partnership with Boeing and leverage the world-class features of the new 777-9 as we strive to become the world’s best premium airline.”

Cathay Pacific has grown its global network with the Boeing 777 family over the past 30 years. The addition of the latest model, the 777-9, will further reduce the airline’s operating costs as it modernizes its fleet and expands passenger and cargo operations on long- and ultra long-haul routes.

“We are proud to support Cathay Pacific’s continued leadership as one of the world’s top airlines, and introduce the 777-9 as their future flagship airplane,” said Brad McMullen, Boeing senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “This latest order demonstrates the value of the 777-9 and further strengthens the airline’s tradition of delivering superb comfort, convenience and connectivity to passengers for years to come.”

With a range of 7,295 nautical miles (13,510 km), the 777-9 will allow Cathay Pacific to connect passengers directly between Hong Kong and its global long-haul destinations. Customers around the world have ordered more than 550 777X airplanes, sustaining thousands of jobs at Boeing’s Everett, Wash., site and across the supply chain.

A leading global aerospace company and top U.S. exporter, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. Our U.S. and global workforce and supplier base drive innovation, economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing is committed to fostering a culture based on our core values of safety, quality and integrity.  

Airline’s corporate venture capital fund – United Airlines Ventures (UAV) – facilitates new relationship that leverages Dfinitiv’s proprietary technology for potential MileagePlus and Kinective Media applications

CHICAGO, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — United Airlines Ventures (UAV), United Airlines’ corporate venture capital fund dedicated to the future of air travel, today announced a strategic relationship with Dfinitiv Inc., an innovative technology company developing next-generation infrastructure for loyalty commerce and media integration. 

The airline is exploring potential use cases for Dfinitiv’s technology across its MileagePlus and Kinective Media platforms. 

Dfinitiv’s SmartCXP™ is an innovative Commerce Experience Platform that combines customer-focused personalization, intelligent loyalty offers and content aggregation, and SmartLink™ — a proprietary deep-linking engine that connects user context and intent to optimized in-app, web, and on-screen experiences. SmartCXP™ enables brands to provide personalized, shoppable content and offers throughout the customer journey, empowering loyalty members to engage in everyday commerce and seamlessly earn and redeem loyalty points. 

“We’re proud to support United Airlines and United Airlines Ventures as they explore new technologies to elevate customer engagement — not just in travel, but across the broader loyalty ecosystem,” said Joseph Fitzgerald, CEO and co-founder of Dfinitiv. “SmartCXP™ is built to deliver the personalization, flexibility, and scale needed to turn loyalty into a connected, everyday engagement platform.” 

“United Airlines Ventures values innovative companies that can enhance the customer travel experience and help airlines unlock new opportunities for growth,” said Andrew Chang, Head of United Airlines Ventures. “We look for differentiated technologies, thoughtful user experience design, and strong management teams that can scale. We believe Dfinitiv checks every box — and the versatility of their platform across multiple industries, including loyalty programs like MileagePlus, financial services, connected media platforms like Kinective Media, and travel only enhances potential revenue streams.” 

Dfinitiv’s technology is built for cross-industry applicability — enabling travel companies, financial institutions, hospitality brands, credit card issuers, and other non-retail enterprises to better engage their large loyalty audiences and unlock customer touchpoints. United Airlines Ventures recognizes Dfinitiv’s broad potential in sectors where commerce media networks are emerging as a powerful new digital revenue model. 

About United Airlines Ventures  
United Airlines Ventures (UAV) was established in 2021 to invest in early-stage start-up companies focused on innovative technologies with the potential to shape the future of aviation and travel. To date, UAV has made more than 30 investments in companies developing technologies across aerospace, technology, energy transition, and more. 

About Dfinitiv 
Dfinitiv is a commerce technology company purpose-built to power loyalty-led commerce media networks. Its SmartCXP™ platform unifies affiliate offers, curated content, branded experiences, and customer-focused personalization across mobile and digital channels. Headquartered in Englewood, NJ, Dfinitiv empowers leading loyalty, travel, and financial services organizations to unlock new engagement models and revenue streams. Learn more at www.dfinitiv.io.

Riga. Latvian airline airBaltic has begun naming its Airbus A220-300 fleet after cities across the Baltics, based on the results of a public voting contest held in August 2024. The first three aircraft, featuring special Baltic State liveries, now proudly bear the names of the capital cities – Riga for the Latvian flag livery, Tallinn for the Estonian flag livery, and Vilnius for the Lithuanian flag livery – with registration numbers YL-ABN, YL-CSJ, and YL-CSK, respectively.

The naming contest, held last year to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Baltic Way, invited the public to vote for their most beloved cities across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania. A total of over one million votes were cast during the voting period from August 5 to August 22, resulting in a shortlist of 48 cities – 16 from each Baltic country – reflecting the airline’s fleet size at the time of the contest. This initiative celebrates the unity and cultural heritage of the Baltic States. This symbolic meaning also strengthens the recognition of the Baltic States region worldwide and encourages tourism, making these cities attractive to both local and international travellers.

Elīna Prāve, VP Marketing at airBaltic: “We are grateful to everyone who participated in this contest and showed support for their favourite cities. By naming airBaltic aircraft after Baltic cities, we not only inspire travellers to explore these places but also promote their international recognition. We are proud to be a part of the region’s growth and strengthen its connectivity with the rest of the world.”

The airline plans to gradually name the remaining 45 of its 48 Airbus A220-300 aircraft after the most beloved Baltic cities, as determined by a public vote, with the names announced in random order. More information about the contest and its results is available here: https://vote.airbaltic.com.

Riga, the capital of Latvia, is known for its distinctive Art Nouveau architecture, well-preserved historic center, and active cultural scene. Tallinn, the capital of Estonia uniquely blends medieval heritage with modern innovation, featuring a UNESCO-listed Old Town and a thriving digital economy. Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, stands out for its baroque architecture, open public spaces, and a cultural atmosphere shaped by diverse historical influences. Together, these cities embody the unity, diversity, and forward-looking spirit of the Baltics.

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.

Members will earn points based on dollars spent, versus distance flown
New structure designed to better reward the program’s most engaged members
Frequent bonus points offers and promotions will help members earn rewards faster

MONTRÉAL, August 6, 2025 – Effective for travel on or after January 1, 2026, Aeroplan members will earn points on eligible Air Canada flights based on dollars spent rather than the distance they travel. On the same date, Air Canada will introduce Status Qualifying Credits (SQC), a new single path for achieving Aeroplan Elite status, that will change how members qualify for status based on their activities from January 1, 2026 onward.

Members will be able to get SQC through eligible flight purchases, Aeroplan credit card spending, and activity with the program’s travel and everyday partners.

These changes are designed to better recognize Aeroplan members who spend more and travel more with Air Canada and who actively engage across the program, while keeping Aeroplan Elite status truly special.

“Aeroplan has grown into one of the most rewarding and widely used travel loyalty programs,” said Scott O’Leary, Vice President, Loyalty & Product at Air Canada. “Our most engaged members do more than just fly with us—they earn with our partners, choose flexible fares, and carry Aeroplan credit cards. These changes help us better recognize their loyalty and keep improving the experience.”

Aeroplan Elite status qualification is unchanged for the remainder of 2025, including how members achieve status for 2026.

What’s changing in 2026

Here’s how members will earn Aeroplan points and qualify for Aeroplan Elite Status as of January 1, 2026:

Earn points based on spend. Members will earn a minimum of 1 Aeroplan point per $1 spent on an eligible Air Canada flight (base fare and carrier surcharges, excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges). For example: Spend $427 on base fare and carrier surcharges (excluding applicable taxes, fees and third-party charges), get 427 Aeroplan points.
Frequent bonus points offers, enabling members to reach rewards faster.
Aeroplan Elite status Members earn more on Air Canada flights. Depending on their status level at time of travel, Aeroplan Elite status members will earn 2x to 6x Aeroplan points per dollar spent on eligible Air Canada flights.
Qualify for Elite Status with SQC. Get up to 4 SQC per dollar on eligible Air Canada fares (base fare and carrier surcharges, excluding applicable taxes, fees, and third-party charges) based on fare type, plus up to 25,000 SQC through eligible Aeroplan credit card spending and get an additional 25,000 SQC via eligible partner activity.

Along with the new SQC-based qualification path, Aeroplan Elite status Members will have more ways to unlock benefits and get more from their status:

Core Benefits continue to be offered based on status, including complimentary checked bags, priority airport services, and more.
Milestone Benefits unlocked every 10,000 SQC, offering perks like bonus SQC, Status Passes and more.
10% Head Start. Beginning in 2027, primary Aeroplan premium credit cardholders who qualify for Aeroplan Elite status can receive a 10% SQC bonus based on their previous year’s earnings.

While each member’s activity will determine their new status level, we expect many of our current Aeroplan Elite status Members will benefit from the expanded ways to accumulate SQC. These changes are designed to better recognize and reward Aeroplan’s most loyal and engaged members.

For more information about these changes, visit aircanada.com/acearn2026 and aircanada.com/elite2026.

Aeroplan Celebrated at the 2025 Freddie Awards

Aeroplan earned three top honours at this year’s Freddie Awards:

Program of the Year (Airline)
Best Elite Program (Airline)
Best Promotion (Airline) for its 40th Anniversary Campaign.
With more than nine million votes cast by loyalty program members globally, Aeroplan is proud to be recognized for delivering exceptional rewards and experiences to its members.

Second quarter 2025 GAAP diluted loss per share of $(3.62)

Second quarter 2025 adjusted airline-only diluted earnings per share of $1.86⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

Second quarter 2025 adjusted diluted earnings per share of $1.23⁽¹⁾⁽²⁾

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