By Marie Owens Thomsen, Senior Vice President, Sustainability & Chief Economist The world’s attention will be focused on COP30 in Brazil over the coming two weeks. As with all COPs, it’s an important opportunity to take stock of where…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will hold its first-ever Aviation Day in El Salvador on tuesday, december 9, at the Hilton San Salvador Hotel. The event will bring together leading figures from the airline industry, tourism, the aviation…
Delta Air Lines has officially launched its first nonstop flight between Atlanta (ATL) and Marrakech (RAK), marking a historic milestone for the U.S. carrier and a significant step forward in U.S.–Morocco connectivity. Operated by a Boeing 767-400ER, the inaugural…
Alaska Airlines is introducing 13 new nonstop routes beginning next spring, including a range of flights from key hubs in San Diego and Portland. The airline has also added two new destinations to its route map, deepened its commitment…
Emirates has invested AED 85 million to install more than 200 biometrics-enabled cameras across Terminal 3, Dubai International (DXB) – allowing more customers to pass through Check-In, Immigration, Boarding Gates, Lounges and board the aircraft, simply by facial recognition,…
Jamaica minister of tourism Edmund Bartlett has set a Dec. 15 target date for Jamaica’s tourism industry to be fully back in operation. To deliver on that goal, Jamaica’s Ministry of Tourism has activated a Hurricane Melissa Recovery Task…
Azul S.A. («Azul» or the «Company») (B3: AZUL4; OTC: AZULQ) announces that it has entered into an agreement with the Official Committee of Unsecured Creditors (the “Committee”), appointed by the Office of the United States Trustee in connection with…
Alaska Airlines received a single operating certificate (SOC) from the Federal Aviation Administration to operate alongside Hawaiian Airlines as two separate brands. This significant milestone — a FAA regulatory requirement achieved just over a year after Alaska and Hawaiian…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.6% compared to September 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers…
As turbulence becomes an increasingly serious challenge for airlines due to its rising frequency and severity, Emirates has taken a proactive, data-driven approach to address the occasional inconvenience it may cause by planning smoother flights. The airline has proactively…
