Delta Airline uniforms to feature sign language indicator
Delta employees who know sign language will soon be recognizable by a sign language indicator on their uniforms. You can expect to see uniformed employees sporting these new language bars this fall, making them the first airline to do this. “it’s a small step in the airline’s mission to connect the world, which starts with […]
5% Growth For TAP Portugal In First Half Of 2019
Over the first six months of 2019, Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air carried almost eight million passengers, 4.8% higher than the year before. Growth was recorded in all network sectors apart from Central and South Atlantic, with particular success noted in North America. The carrier notes that some of its newest routes were launched partway […]
IAG ups second-quarter profit despite surge in fuel costs
IAG boosted operating profit 6.7% to €960 million ($1.06 billion) in the second quarter ended 30 June, which the European airline group’s chief executive hails as «a good performance» achieved «despite fuel-cost headwinds». Unit fuel cost was up 12.4%, or 6.3% at constant currency. Passenger unit revenue rose 3.1%, or 1.1% at constant currency, «benefiting […]
Gol sticks by 737 Max in fleet upgrade
Brazilian carrier Gol continues to see the Max playing a key role in its fleet transformation plan, even as it plans for some of its 2019 orders to slip into 2020 as Max remain grounded around the world. In its second quarter earnings statement, the low cost airline said that “a portion” of its 2019 […]
Air France-KLM signs for up to 120 A220s
Air France-KLM has signed for up to 120 Airbus A220-300s as part of a fleet renewal plan disclosed today. The airline group says the commitment comprises 60 firm aircraft, plus 30 options and 30 acquisition rights. Airbus labels the 60-unit portion of the deal as a memorandum of understanding. The aircraft will «gradually replace» Air […]
Hawaiian posts 2Q net profit drop on growing competition
Hawaiian Airlines reported a decline in net profit for the second quarter, as the airline comes under increasing competitive pressure in some of its key markets. The Hawaiian flag carrier achieved a net profit of $57.8 million in the three months through June 30, a 27.2% decline from Hawaiian’s $79.5 million net profit in 2Q […]
United Airlines offers easier biometric clearance for frequent flyers
United Airlines is joining the likes of Delta and British Airways in using biometric security to speed up your airport visits. The airline has forged a deal with Clear that will bring speedy facial recognition and fingerprint scanning to its frequent flyers, helping them skip the usual document checks. Clear will be available in United’s […]
Air Canada extends 737 Max cancellations amid Q2 profit
Air Canada swung to a profit in the second quarter of 2019 despite the ongoing grounding of its 24 Boeing 737 Max aircraft that prompted the carrier to extend cancellations of Max flights through 8 January. The global grounding will hit the company’s third quarter financial results, Air Canada chief executive Calin Rovinescu during an […]
American Airlines ends flights to Bolivia
The only US airline flying to Bolivia is ending its service to the South American nation. One Mile At a Time reports that American Airlines will discontinue its service between Miami and Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, on November 28, 2019. The nonstop flights operate three times weekly. “American has proudly served Bolivia for […]
More Connectivity and Improved Efficiency 2018 Airline Industry Statistics Released: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released performance figures for 2018 showing that global air connectivity continues to become more accessible and more efficient. The IATA World Air Transport Statistics (2019 WATS) confirms that: 4.4 billion passengers flew in 2018 Record efficiency was achieved with 81.9% of available seats being filled Fuel efficiency improved by […]
