JetBlue Airways has begun nonstop service between Hartford-Springfield's Bradley International Airport (BDL) and San Juan's Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU). Special fares on the route start at $139 each way for travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between Jan. 19 and Feb. 15.

The International Air Transport Association reported that global air passenger traffic continued to soften in November while cargo markets remained weak when compared to last year. Passenger traffic was 4.3 percent above November 2010 levels but this is skewed because November 2010 was a particularly weak month.

Volaris is offering an excellent 60 percent off promo sale for travel between Feb. 1 and Mar. 31, 2012. Just click the USA button on Volaris.mx and choose dates within that range to get the discount. Promotion ends Dec. 29, 2011 at 11:00 pm CT.

Just in time for the spring/summer rush, Germany's Air Berlin will expand to two new US markets. Starting May 10, Germany's Air Berlin will begin nonstop service between Las Vegas and Dusseldorf.

American Airlines grew its global network throughout 2011, adding more than 30 new destinations through strategic relationships with leading airlines around the globe. By focusing on intensifying codeshare relationships and loyalty program partnerships, including the ability for customers to enjoy reciprocal benefits when traveling to more than 1,050 new destinations, American now offers more travel choices and greater benefits to customers traveling worldwide on its partner airlines.

Gulfstream International Airlines (“Gulfstream”) announced its adoption of a new name and brand: Silver Airways. The name, along with its crisp and distinctive logotype, exemplify the airline’s dynamic growth potential, as well as its unwavering commitment to providing highly professional, safe and efficient operations.