Low-cost airline Norwegian approved to operate in Argentina

Argentina on Monday authorized low-cost airline Norwegian to fly about 60 aircraft in the country, opening 72 local and 80 international routes to the company starting next year in a move the government said would generate 3,200 direct jobs in Argentina. In its official daily gazette, the Argentine government announced that Norwegian will have access […]

These 7 Airports Have the Happiest Travelers in America (USA)

Have you ever watched businesspeople and families waltzing through the airport smiling and thought to yourself, Why do they look so damn happy? When you"™re waking up at 3 a.m. to head to the airport for your flight, spending $10 for an airport beer, or heading out to visit your in-laws, you"™ll probably associate your […]

Air Canada Announces U.S. Expansion to Three New Destinations

Canadian flag carrier Air Canada has announced six new international routes for its regional division, Air Canada Express, which will be serving three new destinations. The new routes include new service to America cities such as Omaha, San Francisco, Sacramento, Baltimore, Providence, and Pittsburgh. The first of the new service will begin May 1, 2018, […]

FAA pushed to protect airspace from rogue drones

As private and commercial drones take to the skies in increasing numbers, legislators want the Federal Aviation Administration to improve air safety without stalling commercial innovation. Incidents involving unmanned aerial systems and larger aircraft have become more common. At a Nov. 29 hearing of the House Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, Chairman Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J) […]

Southwest Takes Customer Service Seriously "” Airline Innovation Report

The Skift Airline Innovation Report is our weekly newsletter focused on the business of airline innovation. We will look closely at the technological, financial, and design trends at airlines and airports that are driving the next-gen aviation industry. We provide insights on need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, loyalty, technology, marketing, airport […]

ACI-NA calls for airport infrastructure upgrade

Members of Airports Council International North America"™s (ACI-NA) Beyond the Runway coalition have called for the modernisation and enhancement of airport infrastructure. A total of 51 members of the coalition have sent a letter urging Congress to advance the major provisions previously approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee that would help improve aviation infrastructure across […]

Hawaiian Travellers Top Index of America’s ‘Happiest Flyers’

Travellers from Hawaii are being called America’s «happiest travellers» in a new list which suggests that flyers from sun-soaked destinations are the most positive flyers in the country. For the ranking, compiled by travel-organizing app TripIt, analysts looked at how travellers rated their flights across more than 575,000 ratings submitted in 2016 to 2017. According […]

KLM commences flights to Costa Rica

KLM, which last week launched flights to Mumbai and Mauritius, has now commenced a link from Amsterdam (AMS) to San Jose (SJO) in Costa Rica. Commenting on the launch, Boet Kreiken, EVP of KLM Customer Experience, said: "In recent years, Costa Rica has developed as a very attractive tourist destination for many Dutch and European […]

MIA wins two awards for environmental conservation from the Florida Airports Council

In recognition of its efforts to reduce its environmental footprint and conserve natural resources, Miami International Airport received two awards today at the 2017 Florida Airports Council Specialty Conference in Orlando. The 2017 J. Bryan Cooper Environmental Award was given to the Miami-Dade Aviation Department (MDAD), which operates MIA, and the 2017 J. Bryan Cooper […]

New passenger security checks on US-bound flights

New security measures come into force today on all US-bound flights, including stricter passenger screening before takeoff. However, passengers travelling to the United States from Dublin and Shannon may not notice any difference. The enhanced measures are being introduced to comply with US government requirements designed to avoid an in-cabin ban on laptops. Airlines say […]