The WestJet Group furthers future growth with the addition of three more Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft
The WestJet Group announced it will acquire three additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, from SMBC Aviation Capital. These aircraft are in addition to the six new-to-WestJet Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft the WestJet Group announced earlier this summer. «With our longstanding partner SMBC, we are thrilled to be adding three more Boeing 737 MAX […]
Aeromexico August 2024 Traffic Results
Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. («Aeromexico») reports its August 2024 operational results: Grupo Aeromexico transported 2 million and 296 thousand passengers in August 2024, a 1.1% year-over-year decrease. International passengers increased by 10.4%, while domestic passengers decreased by 5.9%. Aeromexico’s total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASKs), increased by 7.9% year-over-year. International ASKs increased […]
Abra Group Expands Michael Swiatek’s Role to Chief Strategy & Accessibility Officer, Bolstering Commitment to Inclusive Air Travel Across the Business
Abra Group, a leading aviation group, is proud to announce the expansion of Michael Swiatek’s role, adding the responsibility of Chief Accessibility Officer to his current position as Chief Strategy Officer of the group. Having Michael in this role underscores Abra Group’s unwavering commitment to making air travel more accessible for the largest minority in […]
TAP already flies to Florianópolis
TAP Air Portugal inaugurated its new route between Lisbon and Florianópolis this Tuesday, with flight TP109, which landed yesterday at Florianópolis International Airport, Hercílio Luz, for the first time, to start a regular operation offering three weekly flights from Lisbon. Luís Rodrigues, President of TAP, was one of the passengers on the inaugural flight between […]
SAS Officially Joins SkyTeam Global Airline Alliance
SAS has officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance today, marking a major milestone for the airline and elevating SkyTeam’s global network to new heights. By joining SkyTeam, SAS contributes to the alliance’s strategic focus on customer experience and sustainability. SAS customers will also benefit from seamless connectivity to over 1,000 destinations in SkyTeam’s extensive […]
Passenger Demand Up 8% in July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to July 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 7.4% year-on-year. The July load factor was 86.0% (+0.5ppt compared to July 2023). […]
Strong Air Cargo Demand Growth Extends into July
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 13.6% compared to July 2023 levels (14.3% for international operations). This is the eighth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching […]
The Air France-KLM Group completes acquisition of a non-controlling stake in the share capital of SAS AB
The Air France-KLM Group today announced that it has successfully completed the acquisition of a 19.9% non-controlling stake in the share capital of SAS AB. This operation follows the receipt of regulatory approvals in Europe and the United States. In parallel to the financial transaction and as previously announced, Air France-KLM and SAS have signed […]
Aeromexico will have flights between Cancun and Miami
eromexico, in alliance with its Joint Venture partner Delta Air Lines, will begin nonstop service between Cancun and Miami for the 2024/2025 winter season. This new route will complement Aeromexico’s existing Miami operation, which is scheduled to operate five daily flights from Mexico City. In total, the airline will offer four routes to East Florida, […]
Beyond Buenos Aires: Top International Routes from Argentina’s Provinces
The recent data from Argentina’s National Civil Aviation Administration (ANAC) reveals a strong recovery in the country’s international flight market, contrary to what is happening in the domestic segment. The latest report highlights significant progress in international connectivity, especially from cities in Argentina’s provinces, although traffic levels are still below those recorded before the pandemic. […]
