Air Cargo Demand up 5.8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
JetBlue and United Announce Blue Sky: Unique Consumer Collaboration That Links Loyalty Programs
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and United (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus® miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines. Blue Sky includes the following components, […]
Azul transforms for the future as Company reaches agreements on financial reorganization with key stakeholders
AZUL S.A. (B3: AZUL4; NYSE: AZUL) («Azul» or «Company»), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and destinations, today announced it has entered into Restructuring Support Agreements (the «Agreements») with its key financial stakeholders, including its existing bondholders; largest lessor, AerCap, representing the majority of the Company’s aircraft lease liability; and strategic […]
ITA Airways mulls new long-haul routes, seeks profit in 2027
ITA Airways (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) is considering adding new long-haul routes as it plans to achieve profitability in 2027, chief executive officer Joerg Eberhart said in the interview with the Corriere della Sera daily. The airline is evaluating five new long-haul routes, mainly to North America. ITA is also keen on starting new services to […]
Air France Launches New Nonstop Orlando–Paris Route, Now Flying for Summer 2025
Air France debuted its 18th U.S. destination with the launch of nonstop service between Paris and Orlando. Here are the details of this new connection between Central Florida and France. Air France’s New Nonstop Service to Orlando Starting today, you can fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Paris with Air France. With the launch of […]
Adapting to the needs of the customer: Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO
Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO, speaks to Graham Newton about the major shifts in the airline’s strategy. What do you hope your strategy will achieve for the airline in the near term? It’s certainly been an exciting year. But in many respects our fundamental strengths are no different from what they’ve always been. We […]
GOL Receives U.S. Court Approval for Plan of Reorganization
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (B3: GOLL4) («Company» or «GOL»), one of the leading airlines in Brazil, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has decided to confirm GOL’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the «Plan»). With confirmation secured, GOL remains on track to emerge from its restructuring process in early June 2025. Throughout the course of its United States Chapter 11 […]
Iberia’s activity in Spain contributed €13 billion to GDP and generated 177,000 jobs in 2024
Tourism is one of Spain’s main engines of job creation and wealth, and aviation is a key player in generating prosperity in the communities where it operates. The international consulting firm PwC conducted a study on the Iberia Group’s activity and its impact on Spain’s economy and employment. In 2024, the airline’s corporate contribution was […]
Industry Leader Interview – IATA Director General Willie Walsh
Willie Walsh became the eighth person to lead the International Air Transport Association (IATA) when he took on the role of Director General in April 2021. Prior to joining IATA, Walsh spent his entire career in the airline industry. Beginning as a cadet pilot with Aer Lingus in 1979 and rising to the position of […]
Etihad Airways and TAP Air Portugal Launch a Frequent Flyer Partnership Agreement
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, and TAP Air Portugal, the national carrier of Portugal, have launched a frequent flyer partnership from today (14 May 2025). The agreement enables members of both Etihad Guest and the TAP Miles&Go programme to earn and redeem their respective loyalty currency on either carrier. Etihad […]
