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.  

Addis Ababa, 01 June 2025

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest network operating carrier and one of the world’s
fastest-growing airline brands, has launched a new passenger service to Sharjah, United
Arab Emirates, effective June 1, 2025. The inaugural flight was celebrated with a vibrant
event attended by ambassadors, senior government officials, and Ethiopian Airlines
executives.
The new route will be operated four-times weekly, delivering convenient travel options
between Sharjah and the vast Ethiopian global network. The flights will also initiate a
significant trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between Africa and the Middle East.
Regarding the commencement of the service Ethiopian Airlines Group CEO Mr. Mesfin
Tasew Stated, “We are truly delighted to connect our passengers to an additional getaway in the
UAE with our new flights to Sharjah. We have been connecting the UAE and Africa for nearly
five decades now and the new service will help boost the investment, tourism, diplomatic and
socioeconomic bonds between the two regions.”
Ethiopian Airlines has been providing cargo services to Sharjah, one of the UAE’s vibrant
cities known for its rich history, cultural heritage, and dynamic business environment.
With the launch of its new passenger flights to Sharjah, Ethiopian Airlines now offers a
convenient travel option for both business and leisure travelers. Passengers can look
forward to a seamless journey, supported by the airline’s state-of-the-art facilities and
world-class customer service, ensuring a comfortable and memorable flying experience.

Sharjah, the third-largest emirate in the UAE, joins Ethiopian Airlines’ network as its
second passenger destination in the country. Widely recognized as the UAE’s cultural
capital, Sharjah also serves as an industrial powerhouse and educational hub. Its
convenient access to major international airports makes it a strategic gateway for global
companies seeking to tap into emerging markets.

Known as the cultural heart of the UAE, Sharjah is rapidly transforming into a sought-
after destination for adventure and eco-tourism—particularly across its eastern and

central regions. This growth is creating significant opportunities in hospitality, leisure,
entertainment, food and beverage, retail, and other travel-related sectors.

TransNusa’s Scheduled Flight Frequency Increase to be Implemented in Two Phases

JAKARTA, June 2, 2025 – (ACN Newswire) – South East Asia’s first holistic premium service airline, PT TransNusa Aviation Mandiri, is further strengthening its presence in Perth by increasing the frequency of its scheduled flights for its Bali – Perth route to twice daily or 14 times a week from its current 7 times a week.

TransNusa Group Chief Executive Officer, Datuk Bernard Francis said that sales of tickets for the additional flights started yesterday.

“We will increase the frequency of flight in two phases. First phase will see TransNusa’s scheduled flights increasing from 7 times weekly to 11 times weekly. The additional four flights will be scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday,” he said, adding that the first phase will begin on July 2.

With regard to the second phase, Datuk Francis said that TransNusa will increase its scheduled flight frequency from 11 times weekly to 14 times weekly starting July 18.

This announcement comes a little more than two months after TransNusa successfully launch its scheduled flights to Perth from its base in Bali on March 20, 2025.

Datuk Francis explained that TransNusa has plans to further strengthen and enhance its offerings to passengers in a bid to increase passengers’ comfort on all its flights.

“The move to enhance our customer comfort is part of our plan to grow TransNusa as a secure and caring brand in line with our Premium Service Carrier status,” Datuk Francis explained.

TransNusa, which has been operating its international flights as a Premium Service Airline and its domestic routes as a Low-Cost Carrier (LCC), was recently given the green light by the Indonesian Aviation Authority to operate as a Premium Service Airline in their domestic market as well.

This success comes on the back off its value-added services such as all the airline’s planes are configured with less seats than that of a LCC, the airline provides refund and unlimited flight changes for its Seat Plus and Flexi-Pro tickets, respectively, among others. TransNusa passengers also enjoys a minimum check-in baggage allowance of 20kg and a hand carry baggage allowance of 7kg.

Sale of tickets for TransNusa’s scheduled flight are currently priced from IDR1.699.000 onwards, AUD156 onwards, CNY740 onwards, USD110 onwards, and MYR487 onwards. Potential passengers can purchase the tickets at transnusa.co.id or any secure Online Travel Agents (OTAs). For passengers who purchase tickets from OTAs, they can check-in at transnusa.co.id.

TransNusa’s additional scheduled flight, 8B 082 (DPS-PER), will depart at 12.55pm from the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive at Perth Airport at 16.55pm on July 1 onwards. While TransNusa flight, 8B 083 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 18.05pm and arrived at the I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport at 21.50pm.

TransNusa will continue to operate its current scheduled flight, 8B 080 (DPS-PER), which departs Bali at 09.10am from I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport and arrive the Perth Airport at 12.50pm. The flight, 8B 081 (PER-DPS), will depart Perth Airport at 13.35pm and arrive at I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Bali on 17.20pm.

TransNusa will be utilising its Airbus A320 that has a seat capacity of 174 for this international route that has a 3 hours and 40 minutes flight duration.

Apart from the Bali-Perth international route, TransNusa also operates scheduled flights from its base in Bali to Guangzhou, China.

Datuk Francis said that TransNusa has the shortest transit time of a maximum of 2 hours between the scheduled arrival of its flights from Perth to Bali and from Bali to Guangzhou.

“For West Australians looking for a more adventurous vacation, they can spend some time in Bali and jet across to Guangzhou to experience places such as Gulong Gorge skywalk glass bridge,” Datuk Francis added.

On TransNusa’s Premium Service Carrier product offerings, Datuk Bernard stressed that for its international flights, TransNusa not only provide premium services with competitive ticket prices, but the airline also has attractive product bundles called SEAT, SEAT-PLUS and FLEXI-PRO.

“For the highest package, FLEXI-PRO, we provide more complete services such as free baggage 30kgs, free to choose seats, free food, and drinks, priority at check-in and boarding. In addition, TransNusa also provides its FLEXI-PRO passengers with the ability to be able to change their flight schedule without restrictions and obtain refund when needed.

“We are committed to providing affordable and competitive ticket prices, while still providing premium services to our customers.” concluded Datuk Bernard.

DATUK BERNARD FRANCIS… TransNusa to focus on passengers’ needs and comfort

€500 million are being invested in an unparalleled cargo infrastructure project at LGG. One that will redefine air cargo handling on all levels – digital, equipment, scope, size, multimodal, and sustainable. CargoLand, which will be fully completed by 2040, has been meticulously planned as the next generation in cargo hubs, and will position LGG in Europe’s top three cargo airports.

LGG already has all the hallmarks of a leading cargo hub such as 24/7 operations, a strong cargo community, a cargo-first attitude, experienced staff, advanced digital systems, and speed, among other outstanding features. It is currently Europe’s fifth largest cargo airport, and its USPs are about to be further emphasized with the construction of CargoLand, which is due to be completed by 2040. CargoLand’s community, LGG Connect, marks the first step toward a new unity among airport partners, built around the motto: “Support, Share, Grow.” LGG’s vision is to bring together and facilitate cooperation between all air cargo stakeholders at the airport (airline, handlers, forwarders, logistics service providers, public entities, and LGG). The focus is on continuous and sustainable infrastructure development with the aim of positioning LGG as a cargo airport of international reference and increasing its status to one of the top three cargo airports in Europe.

“We have considered every detail within the supply chain to ensure that CargoLand delivers the ultimate in infrastructure and digital solutions to enable the smoothest and fastest cargo handling and turnaround times”, says Frederic Brun, Head of Commercial Cargo & Logistics at LGG. “We’re adding magic to cargo handling with CargoLand and are confident that it will deliver beyond expectations. After all, we are within a one-day truck drive to 75% of European GDP centres, and we will be strengthening our links to rail, road, and sea, maximising on our unique geographical qualities. Seamless multimodal integration will play a major role in CargoLand.”

CargoLand will see 90 hectares dedicated to logistics developments, attracting even more major global logistics players than today. 24 hectares are available for office development. Customers will also benefit from a 38,000 m² first line warehouse constructed to support long-term growth. A 120,000 m², e-commerce and 180,000 m² landside warehouse will complement the set-up, ensuring fast onforwarding for last-mile deliveries, and smooth second-line handling processes. 15 new parking stands are planned for GSE, and an own MRO hangar will also speed up any aircraft checks or services.

“CargoLand is THE place to be, to have your cargo handled” says Torsten Wefers, Vice President Sales & Marketing at LGG. “That is the vision we have been working towards – that whenever people need to send freight to and from Europe, LGG’s fully sustainable CargoLand is the first place they think of. From MRO to e-commerce, pharma and perishables, to express cargo, CargoLand offers commodity-specific, tailored cargo processes based on advanced technology, whether it is strong digital tracking of shipments or GSE, optimum route planning, or real-time cargo movement management. CargoLand will deliver a success and customer-oriented commercial approach that will leave a lasting imprint on the European logistics landscape.”

If you are visiting the Air Cargo Europe in Munich and want to know more about CargoLand, drop by Booth 109 in Hall 1 on 2 June 2025, for food, drinks, a few surprises, and answers to your questions.

Company operations and sales continue as usual, honoring all tickets, loyalty points, travel packages and Customer benefits

Secures approval to access debtor-in-possession financing to bolster liquidity during restructuring

Reaffirms commitment to safely connecting Brazil with Customer service of excellence  

SÃO PAULO, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AZUL S.A. (B3: AZUL4; NYSE: AZUL) (“Azul” or “Company”), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and destinations, announced today that following a successful First Day Hearing, it received interim court approvals for all of its “First Day” motions related to the Company’s voluntary Chapter 11 petitions filed in the United States on May 28, 2025.

Among other relief, the Court granted approval for the Company to immediately access US$250 million of its US$1.6 billion debtor-in-possession (“DIP”) financing. This financing, combined with other Court approvals and revenue generated from Azul’s ongoing operations, will provide sufficient liquidity to support the continued, uninterrupted operations as the Company works to transform its financial future.

“The Court’s approval of all of our first day motions marks a pivotal milestone in positioning Azul for long-term success,” said John Rodgerson, Chief Executive Officer of Azul. “These approvals, along with the strong support of our key financial stakeholders, including United Airlines, American Airlines, and AerCap, enable us to continue our accelerated transformation plan for the future. This process will allow Azul to significantly reduce its leverage and continue to generate cash, putting it on par with its global partners.”

The “Second Day” hearing to consider the Company’s requested relief on a final basis is currently scheduled for July 9, 2025 at 2:00 pm ET.

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