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Air New Zealand announced (20-Nov-2025) it has been notified by E tū, a union representing the carrier's cabin crew, of its intention to take 24 hour industrial action on 08-Dec-2025. [more - original PR]

San Diego International Airport introduced (20-Nov-2025) SAN Pass, a programme enabling visitors to enter post security areas without a boarding pass or ticket. The airport said a limited number of passes are available daily and are issued on a first come, first served basis, subject to TSA approval. [more - original PR]

SkyTeam announced (20-Nov-2025) the following updates on lounges and air-rail travel:

• The alliance will open a branded lounge at Frankfurt Airport Terminal 3 in Apr-2026. The 550sqm lounge will be operated by Global Lounge Network. The lounge will be open to eligible passengers travelling with China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Korean Air, Middle East Airlines, Saudia and Vietnam Airlines;
• Air Europa and Trenitalia completed a proof of concept (POC) in 4Q2025 covering distribution, payment and loyalty. The POC will move into production with a customer facing solution expected to launch in 2026. SkyTeam is exploring the wider adoption of the solution with additional member airlines. Vietnam Airlines and Eurostar are conducting a similar POC, also covering distribution, payment and loyalty, with technical integration expected to be completed in 1Q2026. [more - original PR]

UATP chief marketing officer Wendy Ward, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia, stated (31-Oct-2025) all forms of payment are becoming prevalent, commenting: "Every kind of form of payment that exists... is becoming the norm". CFO Michael Marrone added: "We're seeing the rise of more usage of virtual card". Ms Ward said Southeast Asia is expected to "explode with forms of payment" and Latin America and Africa are also "real areas of growth opportunity". [more - CAPA TV]

Air Transat announced (20-Nov-2025) plans to launch twice weekly Toronto Pearson-Accra service from 17-Jun-2026 to 22-Oct-2026. No other carriers operate the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines launched (20-Nov-2025) an expanded codeshare and frequent flyer partnership. The codeshare will be implemented gradually, with Vietnam Airlines passengers to gain access to Athens, Addis Ababa, Bahrain, Muscat, Cairo and Istanbul. Etihad passengers will be able to access destinations in Vietnam and Asia through a single ticket for the entire journey. Etihad Guest and Lotusmiles members can earn and redeem miles across either carrier's network. [more - original PR]