Organizational Announcement: A new period is taking off for ALTA
The Executive Committee of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) announces that, after a valuable tenure that has marked a milestone in our organization, José Ricardo Botelho will conclude his term as Executive Director & CEO in March of this year. José Ricardo joined ALTA in June 2020, during an exceptionally challenging […]
Air Transat and Air Europa: New Agreement to Connect Canada and Spain
Air Transat announced this Wednesday a new interline agreement with Air Europa, aimed at enhancing connectivity between Canada and Spain. This partnership strengthens the Canadian airline’s presence in the Spanish market and offers greater convenience to travelers. Key Benefits for Travelers Thanks to this agreement, Canadian passengers will have seamless access to various destinations in […]
Air France and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
As the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence opens in Paris, #AirFrance takes stock of its use of AI. With 100,000 customers carried every day on board more than 1,000 flights, Air France’s activity generates a considerable volume of data. In 1958, the company set up an operational research department to structure innovation and adapt […]
JetBlue Celebrates 25 Years of Bringing Humanity Back to Air Travel
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today began celebrating its 25th birthday, marking a quarter-century since its first customer flight took off on February 11, 2000 – ushering in a new era of affordable, customer-focused air travel that would set new standards for customer service in the years to come. Two and a half decades later, the airline’s […]
Aeromexico received the award for its leadership as the Most Punctual Airline in 2024 by Cirium
During a press conference held in its main hangar, Andres Conesa, CEO of Aeromexico, received from Jeremy Bowen, CEO of Cirium, the award that recognizes the company as the most punctual global airline in 2024, according to the On-Time Performance Review made by this consulting firm. This recognition marks a milestone in the history of […]
IATA’s Cerdá Says Safety Must Remain Number One Priority
The fatal midair collision involving an American Airlines flight and a U.S. Army helicopter near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has served as a stark reminder of aviation’s fragility despite its strong safety record, according to Peter Cerdá, regional vice president for the Americas at IATA. Speaking at Routes Americas 2025 in Nassau and […]
Iberia offers a record number of seats available for this summer season
On 30 March, the summer season begins for the tourism sector, in which Iberia has planned a capacity increase in practically all markets. Particularly noteworthy are the routes to Latin America, where the Spanish airline is the undisputed leader with the largest number of destinations, 18 in 16 countries. In 2025, connectivity will be at […]
Volaris Reports January 2025 Traffic Results: Load Factor of 87%
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, reports its January 2025 preliminary traffic results. In January, Volaris’ ASM capacity increased by 4.7% year-over-year, while RPMs for the month grew by 2.9%. Mexican […]
LATAM Airlines Group closes a record-setting year with adjusted EBITDAR exceeding US$3.1 billion and net income of US$977 million, alongside strong capacity growth of 15.1%
LATAM Airlines Group ended the year 2024 with a positive operational and financial performance, reporting net income of US$977 million, almost double that of the previous year. Furthermore, LATAM group transported a record 82 million passengers and increased its consolidated capacity by 15.1% in 2024 compared to 2023, in line with the updated guidance published […]
Integration of ITA Airways into the Lufthansa Group has commenced
From the use of frequent flyer programs, moving of flight operations at airport terminals, lounge access, code sharing, coordinated European flight schedule – customers will already be able to see the benefits of the integration, shortly after the Lufthansa Group’s concluded participation in ITA Airways. At a press conference in Rome, Carsten Spohr, CEO of […]
