Volaris Nears Codeshare Agreement with Copa Airlines to Expand Regional Reach
Mexican carrier Volaris has confirmed it is just days away from finalizing a codeshare agreement with Copa Airlines, a move aimed at strengthening its regional presence and expanding its destination portfolio beyond the domestic market. According to Holger Blankenstein, Volaris’ Executive Vice President, as quoted by FlightGlobal, the agreement is expected to be signed by […]
March Passenger Demand Grows 3.3%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.3% compared to March 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 80.7% (-1.6 ppt […]
Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to March 2024 levels (+5.5% for international operations), a historic peak for March. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), expanded by 4.3% compared to March 2024 (+6.1% […]
LATAM Airlines Group closed the first quarter with net income of US$355 million and an adjusted operating margin of 16.8%
LATAM Airlines Group today reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, which continue to show a positive trend in both its operational and financial performance. The group closed the period with US$355 million in net income, 38% higher than the first quarter of 2024, and an adjusted operating margin of 16.8%. Additionally, […]
LOT Polish Airlines with full crown of IATA CEIV certificates joins the global cargo elite
LOT Polish Airlines has been awarded the prestigious IATA CEIV Live Animals certification, confirming the carrier’s highest standards in transporting live animals. This is the national carrier’s fourth CEIV certification, alongside the previously obtained CEIV Pharma, CEIV Fresh and CEIV Lithium Batteries. LOT is thus joining an elite group of carriers as Europe’s second and […]
Delta and LATAM expand Joint Venture to Argentina, enhancing connectivity with the U.S. and Canada
Delta and LATAM have expanded the scope of their Joint Venture (JV) to include Argentina, building on two years of successful partnership. The expansion will give customers access to a broader network of more than 200 destinations across the United States, Canada and Argentina, delivering enhanced travel options and a more consistent customer experience. With […]
Qantas celebrates 90 years of international flying
Qantas is celebrating 90 years of international flying, marking an incredible milestone in the evolution of the aviation industry and nine decades of connecting Australia with the world. On 17 April 1935, Qantas operated Australia’s first international passenger flight from Brisbane to Singapore, carrying two customers on a DH86 aircraft. The flight took three and […]
American Airlines continues to make boarding stress-free, just in time for summer travel
Summer travel heats up soon, and American is focused on making the airport experience even simpler and more straightforward. Starting May 1, American will refine the boarding process by updating boarding groups and adding an additional five minutes of boarding time. Updated groups for easier preboarding American will preboard First and Business customers, along with […]
LATAM opts for Lufthansa Technik’s digital platform AVIATAR
Lufthansa Technik has signed a multi-year contract with LATAM Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Latin America, to implement AVIATAR across its Airbus A320, Boeing 777 and Boeing 787 fleets – covering more than 300 aircraft. LATAM is using AVIATAR’s Predictive Health Analytics to transform data into actionable insights, enabling the airline to optimize […]
Insignia by Avianca Recognized at the Onboard Hospitality Awards for Its Culinary Experience
Avianca’s Insignia by Avianca Business Class menu, featured on flights between Europe and Latin America, has been recognized as Highly Commended in the Best Onboard Menu or Meal category at the prestigious Onboard Hospitality Awards. Competing against 11 other nominated products, the airline stood out for its culinary offering. The award, presented by Onboard Hospitality […]
