News

A Strong Start for IAG’s New Low-Cost Carrier, LEVEL

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - April 15, 2017

International Airlines Group’s new low-cost carrier is off to a strong start.

The new airline, LEVEL, has already reported more than 100,000 tickets sold since launching on March 17, the company said.

The low-cost brand has kicked off operations with low fares on flights from Barcelona to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Buenos Aires and the Caribbean destination of Punta Cana, with more than 60 percent of customers booking on mobile devices.

The company also announced that customers traveling to Punta Cana could now book everything-included holidays including flights, hotels and car hire through the airline.

“Selling more than 100,000 tickets in such a short period with a new brand is incredible,” said IAG chief executive, Willie Walsh. “The response has been fantastic in all markets. We´re enabling many people to fly longhaul for the first time and stimulating demand by providing them with more choice.”

Walsh said the plan was to have more aircraft beginning in the summer of 2018, with more destinations from Barcelona and an expansion of operations to other European cities.

The first LEVEL flight to Punta Cana will take off June 10.

Popular Posts cape santa maria

From Anguilla to Aruba, the Best Caribbean Beaches to Visit This Summer

Forget the Hamptons, forget Santorini. And Florida? There’s a reason snowbirds go home in the summer. If you’re looking for a summertime beach getaway, the Caribbean is it. The water is deliciously warm, the trade winds keep you cool and […]


The Winners of the 2024 Caribbean Green Awards 

caribbean green

With almost 20,000 votes, the winners of the Caribbean Green Awards 2024 Presented by E-Finity have been crowned.  From state-of-the-art marine conservation projects to hotels that are redefining sustainability, the Green movement has never been stronger in the Caribbean.  “This […]


Curacao’s Newest All-Inclusive Resort Reinvents the Beach Bungalow

beach bungalow on the sand with reflection of water

Hyatt’s Dreams brand first debuted on the Dutch Caribbean island of Curacao back in 2019, a transformation of what had been the Hilton Curacao. In many ways, Dreams’ debut helped change the game for the island, helping to kick off […]


Related Posts stage with performers

Mary J. Blige Just Joined the Lineup for the St Kitts Music Festival 

Grammy-winning superstar Mary J. Blige has joined the lineup for the upcoming St Kitts Music Festival.  The “Family Affair” singer will add serious star power to a slate of stars that already includes Rick Ross, Small Axe Band, Freddie Jackson, […]


Caribbean Airlines Is Adding a New Island: Puerto Rico   

the beach at the caribe hilton

The intra-regional airline market in the Caribbean is starting to heat up, and the focus is clearly on San Juan, Puerto Rico as more and more carriers set their sights on the city. Fresh off Frontier Airlines’ major expansion out […]


Cancun, Punta Cana and Now Antigua. Royalton CHIC Just Opened Its Newest Resort.  

royalton chic cancun punta cana

First it was Cancun. Then Punta Cana. Now, Royalton’s CHIC brand, its hip spin on the adults-only all-inclusive concept, has officially debuted on the island of Antigua.  The new 235-room resort is the second Royalton-branded resort in Antigua, a beachfront […]


SUBSCRIBE!

Sign up for Caribbean Journal's free newsletter for a daily dose of beaches, hotels, rum and the best Caribbean travel information on the net.


No. Thank You