Ecuador: JetSMART takes off with its first inaugural flight to Peru

JetSMART, the renowned ultra-low-cost South American airline, started official operations this March 6 from Quito to Lima, Peru, which will allow also to connect to other two cities Cusco and Arequipa. This takeoff marks a significant expansion of the company in the region, being present in 8 countries in the region, seeking to strengthen air […]

Emirates and ITA Airways sign MoU, planning extended cooperation for codeshare

Emirates and ITA Airways have today inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership. Once activated, the codeshare will boost travel options and connection choices for customers travelling between Dubai, Italy and beyond. The MoU signed today will establish the foundations to strengthen the partnership between both airlines, […]

Passenger Demand Up 16.6% in January

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global passenger demand indicating a strong start for the year. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 16.6%; total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 14.1%; and the load factor was 79.9% (+1.7pt) International demand rose 20.8%; capacity was up […]

Air Cargo Demand up 18.4% in January

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global air cargo markets indicating a strong start to 2024. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 18.4% compared to January 2023 levels (19.8% for international operations). This significant upturn marks the highest annual growth in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs) since the summer […]

United Announces Daily Nonstop Flights Between Guam and Tokyo-Haneda

United Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Guam and Tokyo Haneda International Airport on May 1*. Flights will operate year-round and create a more direct link between Guam and Japan’s capital, given the Haneda airport’s proximity to the city center. These new flights build on United’s 32 weekly flights between Guam and Tokyo-Narita, and […]

Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results 2023

LATAM announced today its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year 2023, demonstrating a solid financial and operational performance during said period with US$582 million in net income. For the full year 2023, LATAM reported revenues of US$11.8 billion, 23.9% more than in 2022 and reached an adjusted operating margin of 11.3%. […]

oneworld’s first European lounge in Dutch capital promises to excite customers

The oneworld® alliance has launched its first fully branded European lounge in Amsterdam, providing a sophisticated new space for travellers to unwind and rejuvenate before embarking on their journeys. The new oneworld lounge – opening shortly after the world’s leading airline alliance unveiled its first premium lounge at Incheon International Airport, Seoul in January – […]