Air Canada on Thursday announced the re-introduction of the only nonstop scheduled service between Montreal and Fort-de-France, Martinique. The weekly service will be initially offered on Saturdays during the summer between July 4, 2009 and August 29, 2009, and will recommence on a year-round service basis on December 5, 2009.

Mexican airline, Aviacsa, is now accepting payment for flights at any of the 6,000 OXXO convenience stores in Mexico. This new payment alternative, provided on Aviacsa’s website by aviation IT specialist SITA, opens the door to online booking for those who do not own a credit card.

American Airlines has announced it will begin daily nonstop service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Madrid, Spain, starting May 1, 2009. American will fly the route with its 225-seat Boeing 767-300 aircraft in two-class configuration.

JetBlue Airways has announced plans to resume its seasonal service to San Francisco International Airport (SFO), effective May 1. JetBlue’s summer 2009 schedule between Boston and the West includes three daily flights to the Los Angeles basin and three to the San Francisco Bay Area.

The island of Tobago is pleased to announce the return of weekly non-stop service on Delta Airlines beginning December 20, 2008. The carrier will offer much needed airlift service to Tobago from the United States and will give travelers a chance to enjoy the destination’s pristine tropical surroundings and distinct culture this winter travel season.

British Airways recorded its best global punctuality performance for seven years as Terminal 5 at London Heathrow continues to improve customer service levels. Almost 87 percent of short haul flights across the British Airways network departed on time in November. British Airways’ operations out of London Gatwick were the best ever on record for any significantly sized carrier with 94 percent of all flights departing on time in November.