British Airways to launch service from London to Costa Rica
British Airways will launch direct service between Britain’s Gatwick airport and San Jose, Costa Rica beginning on May 4th, 2016, the airline announced on Wednesday.The airline will initially fly…
Air Costa Rica expects to take to the skies by December
A new Costa Rican airline, Air Costa Rica could begin operations in December, according to company officials.A public hearing scheduled for Wednesday marks the final requirement for the airline…
Hillary Clinton to ask for lifting of embargo on Cuba
U.S. Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton this week will ask Congress to lift the embargo on Cuba during a scheduled visit to South Florida, where she will participate in two…
Spirit Airlines launches four weekly flights between Houston and Costa Rica
Spirit Airlines will begin offering four weekly flights between Houston, Texas and Costa Rica beginning next Thursday, May 28th, the company’s press office reports.…
Costa Rica’s main international airport closed for three hours due to volcanic ash fall
Costa Rica’s Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO) was forced to close at 3:30 a.m. Monday morning due to ash fall from the Turrialba volcano, which once again belched ash that…
Southwest Airlines to offer new route between Houston and Costa Rica
Southwest Airlines announced on Wednesday it would launch a new route between Houston, Texas and Liberia, Costa Rica.Service will begin November 1st, the company said. In addition to…
United States approves ferry service to and from Cuba
The Obama administration took another step forward in its efforts to normalize relations with Cuba by restoring commercial ferry services between the former Cold War rivals.The U.S. Treasury Department Tuesday…
Shrinking airline seats called uncomfortable, risky
Airline seats are shrinking -- and that's bad for both your comfort and your safety, some advocates say. That's why the U.S. Department of Transportation convened its consumer advisory group,…
