Passenger Demand Up 10.7% in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 10.7% compared to May 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 8.5% year-on-year. The May load factor was 83.4% (+1.7ppt compared to May 2023), […]
Boarding Passes Issued Through WhatsApp and New Meals on Board, Among Iberia’s News This Summer
This summer Iberia launches important new developments to make its customers’ travel experience more comfortable and appealing. These improvements include new functionalities in customer service channels, on-board meals, and VIP lounges, among others. Functionalities and services offered through the airline’s WhatsApp channel (34 676 67 60 04) were expanded, and customers can now check in […]
Strong Air Cargo Demand Continues in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2024 global air cargo markets showing continuing strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 14.7% compared to May 2023 levels (15.5% for international operations). This is the sixth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth. Capacity, measured in available […]
Alaska Airlines launches historic routes to La Paz and Monterrey, Mexico from Los Angeles
Alaska Airlines is excited to announce an expansion of our international network with two new Mexico destinations starting this winter. We’ll soon start flying between Los Angeles and breathtaking La Paz, as the only U.S. carrier serving the coastal Mexican destination. We’ll also become the only U.S. airline to offer daily nonstop flights between Los […]
American Airlines commits to conditional purchase of 100 ZeroAvia hydrogen-powered engines, increases investment in hydrogen-electric innovator
American Airlines announced that it has entered into a conditional purchase agreement with clean aviation innovator ZeroAvia for 100 hydrogen-electric engines intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero inflight emissions save for water vapor. In addition, American has increased its investment in ZeroAvia. American made its first investment in ZeroAvia in 2022 and has […]
TPA welcomes Aeromexico’s daily nonstop service to Mexico City
Tampa International Airport and Aeromexico on Monday rang in new nonstop service between Tampa Bay and Mexico City with a warm welcome, traditional treats and even some Mariachi music and a ballet performance. Before TPA’s latest airline arrived on its first journey from the Mexican capital, officials from the Airport, Aeromexico, their SkyTeam Alliance […]
Iberia Celebrates the 75 th Anniversary of Its First Flight to Paris
75 years ago, an Iberia plane took off for Paris for the first time. This historic flight marked a significant milestone in Spanish commercial aviation and established a crucial connection between Madrid and the French capital. The A320neo Continues the Route Started by the DC-4 Skymaster On 1 July 1949, Flight IB162 took off from […]
Turkish Airlines Orders Four More Boeing 777 Freighters
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline’s position in the global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters. «This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air […]
Air Canada Expands its Sun Network with 55 Caribbean and US Destinations this Winter
Air Canada announced it is boosting its 2024-25 winter sun network, with increased frequencies and featuring new routes from Ottawa and Quebec City to Tulum and from Montreal to Saint Maarten. In addition, more flights are scheduled from Halifax, Ottawa, Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to popular vacation destinations in Florida and the Caribbean. This winter, […]
WestJet directly connects five Canadian cities to Frankfurt through Condor Airlines codeshare agreement
Beginning today, WestJet guests will gain direct access to Frankfurt International Airport (FRA) from five Canadian airports through the expansion of WestJet’s long-standing partnership with Condor Airlines. Expanding upon the airlines’ previous interline agreement, WestJet and Condor will codeshare for the first time in their 10-year partnership. Through the agreement, WestJet will sell itineraries on […]
