Virgin Atlantic first UK airline to offer British Sign Language trained crew
Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with deaf Gladiators star, Jodie Ounsley, and deaf twin content creators, Hermon and Heroda Berhane, to help better understand the needs of its deaf and hard of hearing customers as part of the airline’s commitment to ensuring every customer has a positive and inclusive travel experience. The airline, which is […]
Avianca Cargo strengthens its commitment to Ecuador’s floriculture sector by increasing cargo capacity to close out 2024
Avianca Cargo, a leader in flower transport in Ecuador, participated in the Expoflor Ecuador 2024 fair, reaffirming its commitment to the floriculture sector and solidifying its role as a strategic partner for its customers. The airline is known for its robust value proposition, based on high-quality service and an offering of seven weekly flights, thus […]
LATAM group’s capacity grew by 14.3% in September compared to the same month of 2023
During September, LATAM group increased its consolidated capacity, measured in available seat-kilometers (ASK), by 14.3% compared to the same month of 2023. This growth was mainly driven by a 19.1% increase in the group’s international capacity. In terms of consolidated traffic, measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK), there was a 14.2% increase compared to the same […]
Delta and LATAM report a 68% growth in flights into two years of Joint Venture
Two years after the start of their Joint Venture, Delta and the LATAM group review and report that since 2022, the partnership has allowed them to grow by 68% in flights. This translates to 6 new routes, more than 32,000 flights operated, and 8 million seats between the United States and Canada (North America) and […]
Passenger Demand Up 8.6% in August: Load Factor Reaches Record High
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August 2023), […]
Ninth Straight Months of Double-Digit Growth for Air Cargo in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global air cargo markets showing continued strong annual growth in demand. Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), rose by 11.4% compared to August 2023 levels (12.4% for international operations). This is the ninth consecutive month of double-digit year-on-year growth, with overall levels reaching […]
Delta signs codeshare agreement with Saudia
Delta Air Lines signed a codeshare agreement* with Saudia Airlines, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. The agreement builds on the airlines’ existing interline relationship and will expand the choice of destinations for Delta customers between North America and the Arabian Peninsula. The carriers have applied for necessary codesharing authority and will start selling […]
Agreement on Principles for Use of Aircraft Operational Data
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airbus, Embraer and Rolls-Royce have established five key principles for access to, and the use of, Aircraft Operational Data (AOD). These are: Consent: AOD can only be extracted with the airline’s written consent. Transparency: Airlines have visibility of the data generated by their aircraft and how it is used. Sharing: Airlines […]
Game On: Avianca Teams up With Dolphins’ Jevon Holland
Avianca, one of the leading airlines in Latin America, proudly announces its unique partnership with Miami Dolphins superstar safety Jevon Holland. This exciting alliance sees Holland becoming the official brand ambassador for Avianca, a role that will highlight the airline’s commitment to South Florida, local sport, and its strong connection with travelers heading to Latin […]
Delta Air Lines Becomes Latest Contributor to IATA CO2 Connect
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Delta Air Lines (Delta) will use and contribute operational data to the IATA CO2 Connect emissions calculator, for both passenger and cargo flights. The agreement with Delta was signed at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) currently taking place in Miami. Delta will contribute fuel-burn data from its 4,000 daily flights—the […]
