Lufthansa Cargo receives comprehensive IATA CEIV Pharma certifications
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has comprehensively certified Lufthansa Cargo according to the CEIV Pharma standard. CEIV stands for “Center of Excellence for Independent Validators” and confirms the highest quality standards for the transportation of time- and temperature-sensitive healthcare products. In addition to airline processes, the certification for the first time also includes IATA’s […]
Minister Bartlett outlines Jamaica’s Bold Aviation Expansion
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett, has announced a series of major developments for the island’s tourism sector at the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026. These include the launch of new direct airline routes into Montego Bay; a $5 billion room investment, and the staging of a Caribbean Tourism Organization’s […]
IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernize Global Baggage Messaging
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even while parts of the industry are […]
Turkish Airlines marks 93rd Anniversary
Flag carrier Turkish Airlines is celebrating the 93rd anniversary of its journey, which began on May 20, 1933, as a boutique airline operating with a fleet of just five aircraft. Today, the flag carrier operates a fleet of 536 aircraft and flies to 358 destinations across 133 countries, making it the airline flying to the […]
Emirates completes first-ever retrofit of two-class A380 aircraft
Emirates has reached a defining milestone in its ambitious multi-billion dollar retrofit programme with the successful reconfiguration of its first two-class A380 aircraft. The newly refurbished aircraft (A6-EUX) has taken to the skies operating as EK 39/40 between Dubai and Birmingham, featuring sparkling new interiors with Emirates’ latest products in three cabin classes: 76 Business […]
Stronger Standard Implementation, Modern GSE, and Digitalization Are Key to More Resilient Ground Handling
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalization in the ground handling sector. This will support safer, more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ground handling. IATA made the call at the 38th IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC), which opened in Cairo […]
Air Transat Connects the Capitals of Canada and the United Kingdom
Air Transat has officially inaugurated its new non-stop service between Ottawa and London Gatwick. The first flights (TS382 and TS383) operated on Friday, May 15, marking the launch of a new link between the Canadian and British capitals. “We are the only airline offering a non-stop flight between Ottawa and London Gatwick. It’s something we’re […]
Jamaica to Host 2nd CTO Air Connectivity Summit Next February
Jamaica will host the second annual Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Air Connectivity Summit in Kingston on Feb. 23, 2027, building on the success of this year’s inaugural event in Bermuda and aiming to advance regional air travel amid ongoing global challenges. Tourism Minister Edmund Bartlett made the announcement while speaking at the Caribbean Hotel and […]
Warning higher Europe air fares ‘inevitable’ due to Iran war
Higher ticket prices for air travellers in Europe are «inevitable» because of the high cost of jet fuel, according to the head of the International Air Transport Association. Although some airlines have cut their European fares recently because of a lack of demand, Willie Walsh said there was no way airlines could absorb the extra […]
Star Alliance Marks 29th Anniversary, Strengthening Seamless Multi-Airline Journeys Across Its Global Network
Today, Star Alliance marks its 29th anniversary. Since its launch in 1997 as the world’s first global airline alliance, Star Alliance has evolved from building a strong global network into enabling more effortless, connected journeys across its member airlines. The Alliance now brings together 26 member airlines, connecting customers to more than 1,150 airports across […]
