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Delta Announces Next Phase of JFK’s Terminal 4 Expansion
Delta, along with JFK International Air Terminal LLC and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, announced the next phase of the expansion of Terminal 4 at JFK. The project, which will cost $145 million, will add 11 gates and 45,000 square feet (4,180 square meters) to Concourse B of Terminal 4.
Once the expansion is complete, Terminal 4’s Concourse B will have 27 Delta gates, completely replacing the …
JetBlue, Asiana Announce Interline Agreement
JetBlue has signed an interline agreement with Asiana Airlines. Under the agreement, passengers will be able to enjoy benefits when transferring between flights at both New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.
Passengers can book single-ticket travel when combining flights onboard the two carriers. In addition, travelers will also experience one-stop baggage check-in when transferring at the two airports.
Asiana Airlines offers daily nonstop service from JFK …
GOL, Delta Announce Frequent Flyer Program Alignment, Add Benefits
GOL Lineas Aereos and Delta have announced the alignment of the two carriers’ loyalty programs, Smiles and SkyMiles. Effective immediately, members of either program can earn benefits on each of the other airline’s flights.
Smiles Diamond members will receive priority check-in and boarding when traveling on Delta flights, in addition to having access to Delta Sky Clubs in Detroit, Atlanta, and New York’s JFK.
Delta Diamond, Platinum, and Gold Elite members will …
Air China to Increase Flights, Upgrade Aircraft on New York-Beijing Route
Air China said it will increase the frequency of flights on its New York-Beijing service from seven to eleven per week effective March 31, 2013. In addition, the airline will also upgrade its aircraft to Boeing 777-300ERs on this route, starting on the same day.
The four additional flights will depart from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport at 2:50 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, and will arrive at …
El Al, American Airlines Announce Renewed Partnership
El Al, the official flag carrier of Israel, has announced that it will resume a full codeshare partnership with American Airlines on March 31, 2013. The move follows a change in Israel’s aviation-safety rating by U.S. regulators in November which restored Israel to top-tier rating. American had been unable to place its codes on El Al flights after the change, but El Al was still able to put its codes …
Air China to Increase Flights on New York-Beijing Route, Upgrade Aircraft
Air China said it will increase its flight frequencies on its nonstop New York-Beijing route, beginning March 31, 2013. In addition, the airline will also upgrade its aircraft on that route on the same date.
The carrier will add four additional weekly flights to its route, upping the number from seven to 11. The additional flights will depart from New York’s JFK at 2:50 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, …
