TAP Air Portugal will launch five return flights per week from Lisbon to Chicago O’Hare on June 1st.Later the same month, on June 16th the airline will additionally add five weekly trips from Li…
South America
Packaging for South American tourists
For tour operators and DMCs looking to grow their South American clientele, Tourism Update asked some industry experts how best to package for this emerging market.Factors to considerIt is widely acce…
Etihad Airways launches new route to Barcelona
Etihad Airways has launched its first ever scheduled flights linking Abu Dhabi and Barcelona.The inaugural flight, EY49, departed Abu Dhabi this morning carrying a special delegation including dignita…
United, Avianca and Copa agree to joint venture
United, Copa and Avianca have reached a joint business agreement covering travel between the U.S. and 19 countries in Central and South America.Pending regulatory approvals, the carriers, already part…
LATAM Brazil to launch new Munich connection in June
LATAM Airlines Brazil has announced it will commence its non-stop service to Munich, Germany, from São Paulo on June 25th next year with tickets now on sale.LATAM will operate four weekly fligh…
4 ways to find cheap transportation in a new country
Whether you have moved to a new country or you are there as a tourist, finding cheap and feasible transport options is always a grind. Not only are you looking for an affordable option but you also de…
Norwegian adds flights to San Francisco and Miami
From March, Norwegian will serve Miami International Airport and San Francisco International Airport from London Gatwick, replacing its existing flights to Fort Lauderdale and Oakland airports.The air…
Rio’s Feira do Lavradio Holds a Double Dose in December
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – In December, the Feira do Lavradio (Lavradio Fair) in Lapa will have two editions – on the 1st (first Saturday of the month) and on the 15th (third Saturday of the…
Egypt sees growth in tourist numbers
Egypt saw a 40% growth in the number of tourists in the first nine months of 2018 compared to a year earlier.“We expect that by the end of 2018 we will not be at the levels that we’ve seen…
TAP Portugal takes delivery of first A330neo from Airbus
TAP Air Portugal has taken delivery of the world’s first new generation widebody A330neo.As the launch airline, TAP will be the first to benefit from the aircraft’s unbeatable operating ec…