At a time when the region reaches its highest level of air connectivity, with more than 6,200 active routes and 194 new ones added over the past year, Latin America’s aviation leaders gather at the 21st ALTA AGM &…
Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group and president of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), has issued a new call to engine manufacturers to accelerate solutions for the durability issues affecting the industry. During the…
Speaking at the ALTA AGM Conference, Airlines for America (A4A) SVP Keith Glatz celebrated robust passenger and cargo growth in Latin America but issued a stark warning that «systematic challenges» and «discriminatory» fees in key markets are threatening future…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for…
SKY and United Airlines have formalized an interline agreement that expands travel options between South America and North America. Starting in October, this partnership allows United passengers to seamlessly connect with SKY’s network of more than 30 destinations. The…
Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM Airlines Group and president of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), has issued a new call to engine manufacturers to accelerate solutions for the durability issues affecting the industry. During the…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook which, for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance. Family assistance has long been an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirement. Since…
JFK International Air Terminal (JFKIAT), operator of Terminal 4 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, announced through its official LinkedIn account the extension of its agreement with Copa Airlines, which will allow the Panamanian airline to maintain…
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA) has unveiled a new strategic vision designed to guide the future of Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) over the next decade. Centered on enhancing the customer experience and strengthening…
United Airlines (UAL) today reported a third-quarter profit ahead of Wall Street expectations. The company had third-quarter pre-tax earnings of $1.3 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 8.2% and adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $1.2 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax…
