September Passenger Demand Provides Solid End to Third Quarter
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the strong post-pandemic passenger traffic trend continued in September. Total traffic in September 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 30.1% compared to September 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 97.3% of pre-COVID levels. Domestic traffic hit a new high for the month of September, as traffic […]
Air Cargo Demand up 1.9% in September, Sustaining Moderate Growth Momentum
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2023 global air cargo markets, showing continuing demand recovery. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), increased by 1.9% compared to September 2022 levels (+6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), was up 12.1% compared to September 2022 (+0% for international […]
The Bahamas and JetBlue celebrate first-ever nonstop flight connecting Los Angeles to Nassau
November 4, 2023 marked a significant milestone as The Islands of The Bahamas and JetBlue jointly welcomed passengers on the airline’s first nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau, the booming capital of The Bahamas. The new direct service is poised to simplify travel between these […]
Turkish Cargo eyes a fleet of 40 freighters
Turkish Airlines has given more details on its plans to expand its freighter fleet over the coming five- to 10-year period. Speaking at the Tiaca Executive Summit hosted by Brussels Airport, Turkish Airlines chief cargo officer Turhan Özen said the carrier had ambitious plans for its passenger fleet and in line with this is also […]
Alaska Airlines celebrates enhanced partnership with Condor Airlines
Alaska Airlines is expanding our partnership with Condor Airlines – one of our global partners since March 2017 – with a bilateral codeshare agreement that enables Alaska and Condor to sell each other’s flights. Last week, Condor began marketing and selling more than 70 Alaska routes across the U.S. This past summer, Alaska began marketing […]
US Carriers & Ethanol Firms Write To Government Over SAF Regulatory Change
Last week, on November 1, major US airlines aligned themselves with the ethanol industry in requesting that Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) derived from corn-based ethanol products qualify for the same subsidies as other SAF fuels. Specifically, airlines such as Delta Air Lines, JetBlue, and Southwest Airlines signed a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet […]
Iberia will operate 126 weekly flights to the United States by summer 2024
Iberia for the summer season of 2024 will have a schedule of 126 weekly flights to eight destinations in the United States. In total, the airline will offer more than 38,000 seats per week between the US and Spain. From its main hub at Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas Airport it will have two daily flights to […]
Qatar Airways Announces its 10-year Anniversary of Joining oneworld
Qatar Airways proudly commemorates its 10-year anniversary as a member of the award-winning oneworld alliance, alongside 12 of the world’s leading airlines that collectively provide an exceptional customer experience. During this journey, Qatar Airways has grown to become the alliance’s second largest member, by expanding its online network from 125 to 163 destinations and doubling […]
United Launches Winter Service with 50 Additional Daily Nonstops to International Cities, Including Manila, Philippines and Christchurch, New Zealand
United launched its international winter schedule this year with 50 additional daily flights compared to last winter, and has become the first U.S. carrier to fly direct from the continental U.S. to Manila, Philippines and will be the only carrier to fly between the U.S. and Christchurch, New Zealand, starting this December. United will also […]
The WestJet Group marks successful integration of ultra-low-cost airline Swoop
Over the weekend, the WestJet Group completed the integration of its ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), Swoop, into WestJet’s existing 737 operations. With the integration now complete, WestJet will leverage the successes and learnings from five years of operating Canada’s first ULCC across its growing airline to enhance its ability to serve a broader spectrum of guests. […]
