The cargo operations of US passenger airlines generally do not garner a lot of attention. But there appears to be growing momentum in the space, with Southwest formally launching international cargo operations and Delta Air Lines and Korean working…
Korean Air Lines had the highest profit increase among airlines around the world, according to Air Transport World’s annual World Airline Report for 2018. South Korean flag carrier Korean Air Lines Co. had the highest profit increase among airlines…
Spirit Airlines recently announced that it will become the first ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) in the US to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to its passengers. FTE discussed the airline’s plans for introducing onboard Wi-Fi, along with its other strategies for offering…
Fast-expanding Southwest Airlines has added another daily flight to the Caribbean. The carrier has officially launched a third daily nonstop flight between Fort Lauderdale and Havana, Cuba. Southwest now operates a total of three daily flights from Fort Lauderdale…
“Airport of the future” has become something of a buzzword in the air transport industry. While technology continues to develop and the expectations of today’s connected passengers keep shifting, the airport terminal is also constantly changing. To learn more…
Virgin Australia has announced that construction at Melbourne Airport’s Terminal 3 (T3) has begun, following the commencement of the airline’s comprehensive redevelopment of its domestic terminal announced in December 2017. Virgin Australia’s check-in kiosks will gradually be replaced and…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) published the results of a global survey of Human Resources professionals in the aviation industry highlighting key challenges in talent acquisition, training and retention*: More than 73% of respondents expect the major areas…
Air France-KLM’s board of directors appointed Air Canada COO Ben Smith as its new CEO, the first non-French national to head the group. The Aug. 16 announcement comes after a months-long search to find a successor to former CEO…
Key points: The initial Q2 2018 data point to a moderate squeeze on airline profitability compared to the same quarter a year ago. However, industry-wide cash flow generation increased this quarter compared with Q2 2017. Global airline share prices…
Avianca Holdings had an unadjusted net loss of $35.7 million for the 2018 second quarter, reversed from a $10.6 million net profit in 2Q 2017, as the Colombia-based company faced currency volatility, increased fuel prices, infrastructure disruptions and continuing…
