Canadians to benefit from expanded air transport agreement with Chile

From visiting friends and family, to getting goods to markets around the world, Canadians rely on a robust aviation industry with diverse international air services. Expanding Canada’s existing air transport relationships allows airlines to introduce more flight options and routes, which benefit passengers and businesses by providing greater choice and convenience. Today, the Honourable Marc […]

Delta named among Fast Company"™s Most Innovative Companies for 2018

Delta has been named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Worldwide in 2018. The airline’s use of RFID technology to track customer bags in real time earned it the No. 6 spot among travel companies. Delta’s airport biometrics partner CLEAR, in which the airline owns a 5 percent equity stake, also made the list […]

ALTA Supports ANAC Resolution 400/2016 on New Airline Passenger Rules

During participation at the Wings of Change conference today in Rio de Janeiro, ALTA (the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association) reiterated that the association supports Brazil"™s National Civil Aviation Agency"™s (ANAC) proposed airline passenger rules and regulations under Resolution 400/2016. The new proposed rules benefit consumers and bring Brazil closer to more airline […]

IATA: Healthy November Traffic Demand

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November showing continued strong traffic growth above the 10-year average rate of 5.6%. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 5.9% compared to the year-ago period. Although below the October rate of 7.1%, this largely was owing to the impact of factors that are […]

EU Aviation Package Must Benefit European Economy and Consumers

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the European Commission to ensure that the upcoming European Union (EU) Aviation Package strengthens the competitiveness and connectivity of the European economy, and benefits European consumers. «Air connectivity is a crucial driver of economic and social prosperity in the EU. Strong connectivity needs strong airlines. But Europe"™s […]