Hawaiian Airlines Boosts Summer Schedule
Hawaiian Airlines, Hawaiʻi’s hometown airline, is preparing for strong summer travel demand to and from Hawaiʻi by increasing flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Austin (AUS), Boston (BOS), Las Vegas (LAS) and Pago Pago (PPG). The airline will also add a fourth daily flight between HNL and Los Angeles (LAX) from May 24 through Sept. 2. […]
Iberia’s Stand at Fitur Connects Europe with Latin America
The 45th edition of the International Tourism Fair begins this Wednesday, 24 January, and, like every year, Iberia has a large stand, located as always in Pavilion 10, featuring 600sqm built with sustainable materials. The concept for this year’s fair is connectivity, and especially, the bridge between Europe and America, a market where the airline […]
US airline group urges government action to address air traffic challenges
The group representing major U.S. airlines on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to take swift action to address a long-standing air traffic controller shortage and out-of-date facilities and technology. Airlines for America CEO Nick Calio said «more urgency» is required to address the shortage in air traffic controllers that has resulted in airlines cutting flights […]
ITA Airways: on sale the flights in codeshare with All Nippon Airways
ITA Airways, the Italian national carrier, and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have recently signed a codeshare agreement to connect their networks. Codeshare flights between Italy and Japan are now available for sale through the respective airlines’ websites www.ita-airways.com and https://www.ana.co.jp/en/jp/, reservation systems and travel agencies. The new commercial partnership will provide more […]
Emirates readies to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents in 2024
Emirates is celebrating the new year and the imminent arrival of its spanking new fleet of Airbus A350s with a global cabin crew recruitment drive with a difference. The 5,000 new joiners will ensure the airline’s commitment to offering the world’s best inflight experience maintains a steady course. The recruitment drive is designed primarily for […]
Air Canada Reports Strong Operational Performance for the Holiday Travel Period
Air Canada today reported a strong operational performance for the year-end holiday travel period, during which nearly 2.6 million customers were transported safely. The airline achieved some of its best operational results in a decade, including completing 98 per cent of scheduled flights, with an on-time performance of 70 per cent. «We thank our customers […]
Air Travel Reaches 99% of 2019 Levels as Recovery Continues in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels. Total traffic in November 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 29.7% compared to November 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 99.1% of November 2019 levels. International traffic rose 26.4% versus […]
Breeze Airways comes to San Diego International with 5 new routes
Breeze Airways will bring five new direct destination flights to the San Diego International Airport this spring, it was announced Tuesday. Beginning April 30, the low-cost carrier will offer flights to Cincinnati, Ohio; Jacksonville, Florida; Norfolk, Virginia; Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina; and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania — all of which are new routes for SAN. Breeze will also […]
JetBlue Announces CEO Succession
JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced that Joanna Geraghty, currently the company’s president and chief operating officer, will succeed Robin Hayes as chief executive officer, effective February 12, 2024. Hayes will continue to serve on the company’s Board of Directors until that time, at which point Geraghty will join the Board. Hayes will serve as a […]
Air Cargo Demand Up 8.3% in November
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 global air cargo markets indicating the strongest year-on-year growth in roughly two years. This is partly due to weakness in November 2022, but also reflects a fourth consecutive month of strengthening demand for air cargo. Global demand for air cargo, measured in cargo tonne-kilometres […]
