Avianca CEO: New U.S. Route To Be Unveiled Soon
Avianca CEO Frederico Pedreira said the Colombian carrier is close to adding a new destination in the southeast U.S. Atlanta is the largest U.S. market Avianca does not serve, and the carrier already operates to Florida cities Miami and Orlando in the U.S. southeast from its Bogota El Dorado Airport (BOG) hub. “I hope that […]
Delta to resume daily seasonal flight between Rio de Janeiro and New York
From December this year to March 2025, Delta will once again connect two of the most vibrant cities desired by travelers around the world: Rio de Janeiro – famous for its beaches, its urban setting surrounded by lush nature, its rhythm of samba and bohemian vibe – and New York City, one of the most dynamic […]
Volaris celebrates 15 years of connecting Mexico with the United States
Volaris celebrates 15 years of providing the best connectivity between Mexico and the United States, a time in which it went from operating its first route between the cities of Toluca and Los Angeles, to the 69 it currently operates to important destinations in both countries, helping to unite families and loved ones, as well […]
Fiji Airways launches first-ever nonstop flight between Dallas Fort Worth and the tropical paradise of Fiji
Fiji’s national carrier, Fiji Airways, has launched its longest nonstop service today connecting Dallas Fort Worth in Texas with the tropical paradise of Fiji, initially operating three times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The new service provides the only direct access from DFW to Fiji’s 333 islands, renowned for its heartfelt hospitality, turquoise […]
LATAM es reconocida como mejor aerolínea de Latinoamérica y a la “Transformación del año”
Una vez más, LATAM fue reconocido con dos importantes premios internacionales, específicamente como “Mejor aerolínea de Latinoamérica”, categoría que por primera incorpora la revista Business Traveler; y como “Airline Turnaround of the Year 2024”, distinción que entrega anualmente CAPA Center for Aviation y que reconoce a la aerolínea que ha sido capaz de reinventarse y […]
easyJet announces more new routes and UK fleet growth for 2025
easyJet has announced today that it will launch six new routes from four UK airports this summer and is growing its UK fleet with an additional A320 family aircraft at its Bristol base, supporting around 400 jobs. New services set to take off this summer include flights to Milan Linate from Manchester and Edinburgh and […]
$1.7 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.7 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2024. This is a small improvement compared to the $1.8 billion reported at the end of April. “Over the last six months, we have seen significant reductions in blocked funds […]
Strengthened Profitability Expected in 2025 Even as Supply Chain Issues Persist
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which shows a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges. Highlights include: Net profits are expected to be $36.6 billion in 2025 for a 3.6% net profit margin. That is a slight improvement from […]
IATA’s Turbulence Aware Platform Expands with Additional Airlines and Data Integrators
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that interest in its Turbulence Aware Platform continues to expand, with six airlines having joined the program in 2024. Most recently, this includes Asiana Airlines, British Airways, Scoot and Singapore Airlines. Managing turbulence will remain at the forefront of aviation safety and efficiency, given the expected rise in […]
IATA Disappointed with Decision to Pursue Compensation in the US
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is disappointed that the Biden Administration has announced its long-threatened compensation scheme for airline delays and cancelations. This, despite the fact that similar schemes in the European Union and Canada have proven completely ineffective in reducing underlying delays or cancelations, the majority of which are outside the control of […]
