Travel Flash Report

TRAVEL FLASH - July 18, 2025

Breaking: Air Canada and ITA Airways Launch Major Codeshare, Expanding Transatlantic Connectivity

TOP 3 STORIES:
1. Air Canada and ITA Airways have announced a new codeshare agreement, effective July 21, enhancing links between Canada, Italy, and key onward destinations. This partnership allows seamless connections for travelers via Toronto and Rome, and sets the stage for deeper cooperation as ITA prepares to join Star Alliance in 2026[3].
2. Avelo Airlines will cease all operations at Hollywood Burbank Airport by early December, ending its four-year West Coast hub presence. The carrier is shifting its focus eastward, which may impact West Coast connectivity and create opportunities for competitors at Burbank[4].
3. T’way Air has launched its inaugural service between Seoul Incheon and Vancouver, marking its first entry into the Canadian market. The four-times-weekly route with Airbus A330-300s strengthens trade and tourism ties between South Korea and Canada, and signals growing competition on transpacific routes[3].

Flash Insight:
Transatlantic and transpacific connectivity is surging as airlines pursue new codeshares and direct routes, responding to robust demand for both business and leisure travel. The closure of Avelo’s Burbank base highlights ongoing network realignments as carriers optimize for profitability and shifting regional demand. Expect further strategic alliances and route launches as airlines seek to capture market share in a highly competitive global landscape.

[1] https://simpleflying.com/thread/alaska-airlines-route-changes-2025/
[3] https://aviationweek.com/air-transport/airlines-lessors/routes-networks-latest-rolling-daily-updates-wc-july-14-2025
[4] https://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/