In a historic expansion of its flight network, Avelo Airlines has officially commenced its first-ever nonstop international service.

As of 20 December, airline WestJet has launched a new direct flight connecting Calgary and Cozumel, strengthening the island’s air connectivity during the peak travel season.

This new route is expected to boost Canadian visitor arrivals and enhance travel convenience to one of the Caribbean’s most popular sun-and-beach destinations.

The service will operate three times a week, joining Air Europa’s existing African routes to Tunis and Marrakech, with Tangier set to be added to the network in 2026.

Strikes at European airports seem to have become a recurring feature of the Christmas travel period in recent years. Travelling during peak dates increasingly turns into a high-risk endeavour, particularly on key holiday days. However, this is also the time airport workers consider most effective to make their labour and economic demands heard.

Airlines worldwide are operating at high load factors as the holiday season reaches its peak, confirming strong passenger demand through late December. International routes continue to outperform domestic markets, supported by long-haul leisure travel and renewed corporate mobility.

Global airlines are approaching the end of 2025 with solid performance, supported by sustained international travel demand and a more balanced supply of seats across key markets.