Strong Cargo Demand Continues in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released July 2021 data for global air cargo markets showing that demand continued its strong growth trend. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons to follow are to June 2019 which followed a normal demand […]
Emirates resumes flights to Newcastle and boosts services across Europe
Emirates is scaling up services with additional route resumptions and more flights across its European network, responding to the easing of international entry protocols and an upsurge in passenger demand. With clear signals that passenger confidence for international travel is returning, the airline is advancing its plans to increase services and capacity to make it […]
ASTA Recognizes American Airlines as Airline Partner of the Year for Third Consecutive Year
In recognition of the airline’s commitment to the travel advisor community, the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) named American Airlines its Airline Partner of the Year for the third year in a row. “Each year, ASTA proudly recognizes an Airline Partner of the Year based on the votes and feedback of our members who […]
Air Canada Ready to Connect Munich to Toronto
Following the Government of Canada’s announcement to reopen international borders on September 7th, Air Canada is pleased today to unveil additional details of its planned Munich (MUC) – Toronto (YYZ) schedule. Seats are available for sale through all booking channels including aircanada.com and via travel agencies. The loosening of restrictions enables foreign nationals who have […]
Blocked Airline Funds Could Slow Recovery
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to abide by international agreements and treaty obligations to enable airlines to repatriate close to nearly $1 billion in blocked funds from the sale of tickets, cargo space, and other activities. “Governments are preventing nearly $1 billion of airline revenues from being repatriated. This contravenes international conventions […]
Norse Atlantic Airways to be fully operational next summer
Norse Atlantic Airways plans to launch low-cost long-haul operations next summer. The company believes that demand for transatlantic travel will be back by the second quarter of next year and anticipates that all of its 15 Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be flying customers between Europe and the United States this time next year. “We strongly […]
Emirates signs codeshare agreement with Azul
Emirates has signed a codeshare agreement with Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) which will allow customers to seamlessly connect to and from eight cities in Brazil to Emirates’ global network via Sao Paulo. The codeshare agreement has been approved by the Brazilian Federal Aviation Agency (Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). Under the codeshare, customers […]
Aer Lingus cleared for USA take-off from Manchester
The UK Civil Aviation Authority has granted an airline operating licence to Aer Lingus (UK), part of the Aer Lingus Group. The move will allow the company to undertake transatlantic scheduled passenger services between the United Kingdom and the United States. Starting from the end of September, the Irish airline has plans to launch non-stop […]
SYNLAB and IATA Partner to Facilitate Safe and Easy Travelling
Europe’s leading medical diagnostic services provider, and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a partnership to facilitate safe and easy travel. Today, the two partners signed an agreement to incorporate SYNLAB’s extensive lab network into IATA Travel Pass. This will enable airline passengers to access SYNLAB’s broad and secure COVID-19 testing services, benefiting from […]
British Airways extends contract for Airbus A380 Base Maintenance Services
British Airways has extended its contract with Lufthansa Technik for Base Maintenance Services for its Airbus A380 aircraft. The contract will run from August 2022 for more than five years and includes services for the airline’s 12 A380s to be performed at the Lufthansa Technik Philippines facility in Manila. During the past five years, British […]
