WestJet announced it will introduce premium economy seating across its entire fleet. The reconfiguration will introduce four rows of extra legroom seating with 36 inches of pitch and convenience features such as priority boarding as well as complimentary on-board amenities.

Cape Air intends to add service between Block Island and Providence next summer — with some insurance provided by a federal grant. The Rhode Island Airport Corp. has submitted an application to the Small Community Air Service Development Program.

Cuba expects to receive more than three million tourists in 2013, and will promote its attractive options to travelers around the world. The Ministry of Tourism (MINTUR) announced a new air route between Tokyo and Havana, starting with two charter flights in August.

American Airlines, continuing its campaign to get travel agencies, corporations and web booking services and travel technology firms to sign up for its direct connect link instead of using a traditional GDS, said Brazilian travel technology company Wooba has agreed to use direct connect.