United Adds Nearly 200 Flights for Political Conventions
United today added nearly 200 new flights to make it even easier for convention attendees and political enthusiasts to travel to this summer’s national political conventions. United will increase its Milwaukee flying by more than 75% for the Republican National Convention in July and will fly its largest schedule from its Chicago O’Hare hub since […]
Surge In Litigation Costs Brazilian Airlines $200M Annually
The surge of litigation cases against airlines in Brazil is costing the industry a collective $200 million per year, pushing up airfares, damaging connectivity and stifling competition by discouraging new carriers from entering the market. That’s according to IATA regional vice president for the Americas Peter Cerda, who said that LATAM Airlines Brasil, Azul and […]
People, world and extraordinary business are the pillars of Aeromexico’s sustainability strategy
Grupo Aeromexico published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which reveals its strategy and outstanding achievements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters. It also outlines the path with which it wishes to take the lead in Latin America to accelerate the transition to more sustainable aviation. Mexico’s global airline defined a new purpose last year: To […]
Lufthansa flight schedule with special intercontinental winter highlights from Munich
First things first: Lufthansa passengers can once again travel non-stop from Munich to South America. From December 9, an Airbus A350 will fly to Sao Paulo on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. LH504 departs from Munich at 11:45 a.m. and arrives in the Brazilian metropolis at 8:15 p.m. local time. Canada fans in particular will be […]
Airline Profitability Outlook Improves for 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines in 2024 compared with its June and December 2023 forecasts. An aggregate return above the cost of capital, however, continues to elude the global airline industry. Outlook highlights include: Net profits are expected to reach $30.5 billion in 2024 (3.1% net profit margin). That […]
Emirates, Airbus and IATA Collaborate on CBTA Training
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Emirates, and Airbus have joined forces to deliver a Competency-Based Training and Assessment (CBTA) program for the Airbus A350 type rating, as Emirates prepares for the delivery of its fleet of 65 A350s from mid-2024. An initial cohort of 256 pilots will be trained as part of the new […]
73 CEOs Commit to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter, Strengthening Global Safety Culture
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the number of airline CEOs committing to the IATA Safety Leadership Charter has reached 73. This reinforces aviation’s already strong safety culture which contributed to some best-ever results in 2023, including no fatalities among IATA member airlines or the airlines on the IATA Operational Safety Audit Registry. “Strong leadership and […]
Star Alliance Commemorates 10 Years at Heathrow Terminal 2
Together with its member airlines, Star Alliance is delighted to complete a decade of excellence at Terminal 2 – its home at Heathrow. The Queen’s Terminal has served as the base for 23 Star Alliance member airlines, facilitating smooth transfers and operations for over 15 million passengers every year, representing nearly 20% of the available […]
Spirit Airlines Announces CFO Transition
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) 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 continue […]
SAF Production to Triple in 2024 but More Opportunities for Diversification Needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its projections for a tripling of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) production in 2024 to 1.9 billion liters (1.5 million tonnes) are on track. This would account for 0.53% of aviation’s fuel need in 2024. To accelerate SAF use, there are several policy measures that governments could take. […]
