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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU to build a pan-Americas commercial partnership

Air Canada and Abra Group signed a memorandum of understanding outlining a strategic, long-term partnership for travel and connectivity between Canada and Latin America, plus access to other international markets. The deal—signed during IATA’s annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro—also contemplates codeshare expansion and cargo cooperation.

2026-06-07T05:56:48.883565-07:00

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Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

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Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

2026-05-28T01:34:06.720865-07:00

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU to build a pan-Americas commercial partnership Air Canada and Abra Group signed a memorandum of understanding outlining a strategic, long-term partnership for travel and connectivity between Canada and Latin America, plus access to other international markets. The deal—signed during IATA’s annual general meeting in Rio de Janeiro—also contemplates codeshare expansion and cargo cooperation.

2026-06-07T05:56:48.883565-07:00

Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU to build a pan-Americas commercial partnership

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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU for partnership across the Americas

2026-06-07T05:56:48.883565-07:00

Air Canada and Abra Group sign

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Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member Philippine Airlines (PAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding to join the Oneworld alliance during the IATA Annual General Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, with entry planned for 2026. The addition is positioned as a major Asia-focused shift, expanding PAL’s network and bringing frequent-flyer perks alongside Oneworld partners.

2026-06-06T11:56:25.824616-07:00

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

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Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations Qantas Frequent Flyers can now use Qantas Points to book Philippine Airlines Classic Reward seats at low Classic Reward rates. The partnership also adds access to 15 Philippine island destinations, supported by a reported 19% increase in Australian visitor arrivals to the Philippines.

2026-05-28T01:34:06.720865-07:00

Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

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United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out United MileagePlus and JetBlue TrueBlue have launched reciprocal elite benefits under the Blue Sky partnership, extending priority boarding, extra legroom seating, and free checked bags to eligible members traveling on either network. The change follows broader Blue Sky commercialization and comes as the carriers’ tie-up faces ongoing legal scrutiny.

2026-05-14T10:55:50.146866-07:00

United–JetBlue Blue Sky: reciprocal MileagePlus and TrueBlue elite perks roll out

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Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi Fiji Airways and Canada’s WestJet have signed a new codeshare agreement set to begin service in May 2026. It will cover international travel between Nadi and Vancouver, alongside domestic connections within Canada, aiming to expand one-stop itineraries across the South Pacific and Canada.

2026-05-12T00:27:01.810385-07:00

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity American, Delta and United have indicated they have no objection to Philippine Airlines’ proposed codeshare expansion with Alaska Airlines. The plan would connect PAL’s transpacific flying to Alaska’s domestic U.S. network, broadening passenger itinerary options while navigating any remaining US regulatory review steps.

2026-05-11T09:35:22.824695-07:00

US majors back PAL–Alaska codeshare expansion, teeing up transpacific connectivity

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DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich Denmark’s DAT (DX) has signed its first-ever codeshare agreement with Lufthansa, linking DAT’s Central Europe regional network to hub connections at Frankfurt International and Munich. The partnership is designed to extend onward travel options by integrating DAT’s routes with Lufthansa’s intercontinental connectivity at both hubs.

2026-05-11T04:46:56.487368-07:00

DAT signs first codeshare with Lufthansa to funnel regional Denmark/central-Europe traffic via Frankfurt and Munich

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Air Canada and Abra Group sign MoU to build a pan-Americas commercial partnership

Philippine Airlines set to join Oneworld in 2026 as the alliance’s 16th member

Qantas Frequent Flyers expand Philippine reach with Philippine Airlines Classic Rewards and new access to 15 island destinations

Fiji Airways and WestJet to launch codeshare from May 2026, linking Nadi–Vancouver and expanding Canada–South Pacific connectivi

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