‘Fundamentally wrong’ to treat air travel as a luxury, WestJet CEO says
The chief executive of WestJet Group says the federal government should not treat air travel as a luxury in a country as vast as Canada and reducing costs to the industry would help foster national unity. In a speech to a Calgary business audience, Alexis von Hoensbroech questioned why transport infrastructure like bridges, passenger rail […]
JetSMART Argentina Doubles Domestic Capacity and Becomes Second-Largest Airline in the Country
JetSMART Argentina has confirmed a major expansion of its domestic operations, managing to double its offered capacity in less than a year and solidifying its position as the country’s second-largest airline. The ultra-low-cost carrier now commands a 22% market share in available seats, surpassing Flybondi’s 16%, its closest competitor by segment and market share. The […]
IATA CO2 Connect Integrated into the Amadeus Travel Platform
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Amadeus are integrating flight-specific emissions data from IATA CO2 Connect in the Amadeus Travel Platform. This will allow airlines, travel agents, corporate travel managers, and online platforms that request IATA CO2 Connect data to provide travelers with a new source of trusted emissions data at the point of booking. IATA CO2 […]
$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement of 25% compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024. IATA urged governments to remove all barriers preventing airlines from […]
Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 2 June 2025. Gallego is the 83rd Chair of the […]
Tax reform could slash air travel demand in Brazil by 30%, IATA says
Brazil has erected multiple barriers to the development of its aviation industry, said Peter Cerdá, regional vice president for the Americas at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). The effects are evident in the turbulence and restructurings within the sector, most recently seen with Azul’s Chapter 11 filing in the United States. A major concern […]
Airline Profitability to Strengthen Slightly in 2025 Despite Headwinds
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced updates to its 2025 airline industry financial outlook, showing improved profitability over 2024 and resilience in the face of global economic and political shifts. Highlights from the expected 2025 financial performance include: Net profits at $36.0 billion, improved from the $32.4 billion earned in 2024, but slightly down on […]
Southwest Airlines announces future partnership with China Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and China Airlines Group, a Taiwan-based carrier, are in discussions to create an interline partnership in early 2026, with published connections expected to go on sale later this year. Executive Leadership from both carriers met this week at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in […]
Hi Fly Surpasses Gender Equality Target Set by IATA’s 25by2025 Initiative
Hi Fly, a leading widebody aircraft wet lease specialist, announces that it has exceeded the targets set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) under its 25by2025 initiative, achieving 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% female representation across its total workforce. The milestone reinforces Hi Fly’s longstanding commitment to gender equality and […]
Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April […]
