Mercator launches intelligent cargo ecosystem to help carriers revolutionize air cargo management
Mercator, a global provider of product-led solutions to the travel and transportation industry, today announces the launch of the Intelligent Cargo Ecosystem, the industry"™s first open API platform for air cargo management and ground handling. As part of this launch, Mercator will be showcasing its new Warehouse App, a transformative digital solution which enables air […]
US, Japan agree to improved Haneda access for US carriers
Following bilateral talks in Tokyo earlier this month, the governments of Japan and the United States have now agreed to amend their Open Skies air services agreement to allow for daytime Japan-US flights out of Tokyo Haneda. The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLITT) said in a statement that under the terms […]
European carriers report August declines
Cargo traffic for the Big Three European legacy carriers "“ Deutsche Lufthansa AG, British Airways and Air France-KLM "“ fell sharply in August, which is especially worrisome considering that the busy holiday peak season is coming soon, reported the Wall Street Journal. Lufthansa Cargo reported a 5.5 percent, year-over-year, decline, noting that traffic fell 4 […]
March Passenger Demand Remains Robust, Buoyed by Lunar New Year
Geneva "“ The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2015 showing demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 7.4% compared to March 2014. This was an improvement on February, when year-over-year growth was 6.4%. The acceleration in the year-on-year comparison reflects the residual impact of the February Lunar New […]
