Avianca Adds Chicago-Bogotá service to Growing Network of North American Destinations
Avianca announced the launch of direct sales for the new route connecting Bogotá with Chicago, starting on October 27. The airline flew between El Dorado International Airport and O’Hare International Airport from 2018 to 2019, and after a five-year hiatus, it resumes this route with seven weekly flights. The route will be flown using A320 […]
Azul and GOL start selling 40 shared routes across Brazil
The airlines Azul and GOL reinforce this wednesday the commercial cooperation agreement that connects the networks of both companies through a codeshare agreement. Starting today, 40 non-overlapping routes will be available for sale on the companies’ channels, with the addition of many more routes expected over the coming weeks. On Azul’s sales channels, 20 itineraries […]
Air France-KLM and SAS sign codeshare and interline agreements
Air France-KLM and SAS today announced that they have signed codeshare and interline agreements applicable to Air France, KLM and SAS. These agreements also cover reciprocal loyalty program benefits. They will enter into force on September 1, 2024, when SAS officially joins the SkyTeam alliance, of which Air France-KLM is a founding member. The codeshare […]
Aeromexico June 2024 Traffic Results
Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. («Aeromexico») reports its June 2024 operational results: Grupo Aeromexico transported 2 million and 123 thousand passengers in June 2024, a 1.7% year-over-year increase. International passengers increased by 19.5%, while domestic passengers decreased by 5.2%. Aeromexico’s total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASKs), increased by 8.0% year-over-year. International ASKs increased by 14.2%, while […]
American Airlines releases 2023 Sustainability Report
American Airlines released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, documenting its work to advance the company’s strategy to address climate change and accelerate the broader solutions needed to decarbonize aviation, and sharing progress on other issues important to the company and its stakeholders — including safety, human capital and customer experience. Key progress in 2023 includes […]
Spirit Airlines Announces CFO Transition
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) today announced that Brian McMenamy, Vice President and Controller, has been named as Interim Chief Financial Officer, effective June 14, 2024. McMenamy succeeds Scott Haralson, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, who is departing to become CFO of a larger, publicly traded company outside of the airline industry. Haralson will […]
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 […]
