How Lufthansa Was Set Back 65 Years In Just 65 Days
The Lufthansa Group has been set back 65 years in the space of 65 days, according to CEO Carsten Spohr. He made the comments during his speech as part of the group’s annual general meeting. The Lufthansa Group yesterday held its first-ever digital AGM. The meeting saw stakeholders and CEO Carsten Spohr meet online to […]
TSA Could Check for Fever as Part of Future Airport Screening
Airlines for America, the lobby trade group representing the bulk of U.S. carriers, is meeting with the Transportation Security Administration to discuss the possibility of taking passengers’ temperatures before boarding. The move, which would happen right at the screening checkpoints, could help stem the tide of the coronavirus as the country gets back to flying. […]
IATA / UPU Warn of Air Capacity Shortage
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), and the Universal Postal Union (UPU) warned that air capacity for postal services is insufficient and urged governments to do more to support the movement of mail by air during the COVID-19 crisis. Owing to the drastic 95% reduction in passenger flights, which are typically used to transport mail, […]
IATA Appeals to Canadian Government for Immediate Relief for Airlines in Face of COVID-19 Crisis
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on the Canadian government to provide urgent financial relief to airlines as they struggle to survive the devastating impact of the COVID-19 crisis. IATA estimates that revenues generated by airlines in the Canadian market will fall by C$14.6 billion (43.2%). That puts at risk nearly 250,000 Canadian jobs […]
1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this year according to latest ICAO forecast
ICAO issued its first complete 2020 air passenger forecast, revealing that airlines may be faced with 1.5 billion fewer international air travellers this year. In parallel, international seat capacity could drop by almost three-quarters, resulting in a 273 billion dollar loss compared to previously expected gross operating revenues. “In today’s updated analysis, the analytical timeframe […]
American to Require Customers to Wear Face Coverings Starting May 11
American Airlines will soon require all customers traveling to wear a face covering (or mask) while on board the aircraft starting May 11. This new requirement is part of the airline’s ongoing commitment to prioritizing customer and team member well-being in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and […]
ACI and IATA Call for Urgent Financial Assistance to Protect Jobs and Operations
Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today come together to call for governments to quickly grant financial relief to assist airport operators and airlines during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis and support the essential connectivity the industry will provide for economic recovery. The industry is united with governments around […]
Southwest CEO: Travel Depends Upon Reopening of Attractions Like Disney World
In an interview today with CNBC, Southwest Airlines’ CEO, Gary Kelly, offered his insights about what it might take for U.S. travel to resume again once the COVID-19 pandemic is under control. Following the release of the airline’s first-quarter earnings report, Kelly confirmed that April 2020 has seen just six percent of seats filled for […]
Passenger Demand Plunges in March as Travel Restrictions Take Hold
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2020 showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) dived 52.9% compared to the year-ago period. This was the largest decline in recent history, reflecting the impact of government actions to slow the spread of COVID-19. In seasonally adjusted […]
Immediate and Severe Air Cargo Capacity Crunch
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March air cargo performance demonstrating a severe capacity shortfall. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne kilometers (CTKs*), fell by 15.2% in March compared to the previous year (-15.8% for international markets). Global capacity, measured in available cargo tonne kilometers (ACTKs), shrank by 22.7% in March compared […]
