Alaska Airlines announces next step of biometric strategy with passport verification before international travel
Alaska Airlines is helping you skip even more airport lines. With a couple quick photos, we’re helping you securely verify your passport before arriving at the airport. That means more time to pick up that last minute sunscreen or get your vacation started early with a pre-flight beverage. Every traveler leaving or entering the United States is […]
Restricting Destinations from Santos Dumont Airport Limits Customer Choice
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) voiced its grave concern regarding the CONAC-MPOR Resolution issued on 10 August 2023. If implemented as announced, this resolution will restrict scheduled commercial flights at Rio de Janeiro’s Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) to domestic destinations within a 400-kilometer radius from 2 January 2024. By limiting the offer to and […]
SkyTeam’s Santiago Lounge now welcoming Priority Pass members
SkyTeam’s branded Lounge at Santiago International Airport is now open to Priority Pass members traveling on flights operated or marketed by SkyTeam member airlines, including codeshare services with airline partners such as LATAM, regardless of cabin class or Frequent Flyer status. Designed with sustainability in mind and highlighting the country’s rich culture, cuisine and winemaking […]
Emirates Welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International
Air Canada and Emirates today announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship Terminal 3 as of July 26th. The co-location of operations in one of the world’s premier terminals will significantly improve the connecting experience for customers and underscores […]
ACI World confirms top 20 busiest airports worldwide
Airports Council International (ACI) World has today published the latest World Airport Traffic Dataset, confirming the top 20 busiest airports in the world and revealing airport passenger, cargo, and aircraft movement rankings for over 2,600 airports across more than 180 countries and territories. The dataset’s key findings confirm total global passenger traffic for 2022—surpassing 6.6 […]
First Carbon Capture Tool for Airport Terminals Developed by IATA and Atkins
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), working with Atkins, a member of the SNC-Lavalin Group has created a suite of innovative digital tools for airports to estimate the embodied carbon associated with the construction of terminal buildings and aviation assets – for the first time. The digital toolkit will enable airports to better understand and […]
Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Air Canada has opened its brand-new Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the airline’s 28th lounge worldwide, and its third Maple Leaf Lounge in the U.S. The modern and exclusive respite, located in Terminal 2, features Air Canada’s first outdoor lounge terrace, together with a range of premium amenities, food and beverages, making the […]
Airports prioritize cleaner energy transition and cyber threats: Key Resolutions agreed at ACI World Annual General Assembly
The Airports Council International (ACI) World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) agrees key resolutions on cleaner energy transition and on cyber threats, reflecting the priorities for airports in building a sustainable and resilient aviation ecosystem. The 33rd WAGA took place at the ACI EUROPE / ACI WORLD Annual General Assembly, Conference and Exhibition that attracted over […]
Airline Associations Join Together to Call for Global Alignment of Slot Regulations
Airline associations around the world called for governments to ensure the global alignment of airport slot regulations to safeguard the consistent, fair, and transparent allocation of slots under the Worldwide Airport Slot Guidelines (WASG). In a joint statement (pdf), the African Airlines Association (AFRAA), Airlines for America (A4A), Airlines International Representation in Europe (AIRE), Arab Air Carriers […]
Ontario International Airport to be busy during summer travel season
Airline passengers planning travel through Ontario International Airport (ONT) will see busier terminals this summer, yet officials offered assurance that they can expect the same premium, hassle-free customer experience that has become the hallmark of the Southern California gateway. Based on current airline schedules, more than 1.8 million passengers are expected to move through ONT […]
