Air Cargo Demand up 5.6% in January 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.6% compared to January 2025 levels (+7.2% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.6% compared to January 2025 (+5.7% for international operations). “The demand […]
Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights commencing on the evening of 2 March
Emirates will begin operating a limited number of flights commencing on the evening of 2 March. We are accommodating customers with earlier bookings as a priority, and those who have been rebooked to travel on these limited flights will be contacted directly by Emirates. Please do not go to the airport unless you have been […]
Lufthansa adota sistema Turbulence Aware da IATA
A Lufthansa introduziu o sistema IATA Turbulence Aware, uma plataforma de compartilhamento de dados que coleta e distribui informações de turbulência em tempo real de companhias aéreas participantes. No âmbito do programa, aeronaves equipadas com sensores a bordo medem a intensidade da turbulência durante o voo e transmitem dados anonimizados para um banco de dados […]
Air Canada Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Financial Results
Air Canada reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year 2025 and provided its outlook for the full year 2026. “Air Canada finished 2025 with a solid fourth quarter, delivering record revenues of $5.8 billion and achieving strong year‑over‑year earnings growth. For the full year, we generated $918 million in operating income […]
Airlines Call for Annual 4.9% Reduction in Spanish Airport Charges
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Spanish Airline Association (ALA) called for an annual reduction of 4.9% (excluding inflation) in Spanish airport charges over the next five years (2027–2031), a level compatible with maintaining an airport investment plan of nearly €10 billion over the same period, and enhancing Spain’s economic competitiveness. AENA, the […]
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic expand loyalty benefits, unlocking more rewards and connectivity for travellers
WestJet and Virgin Atlantic have joined forces to deliver more value to their loyalty members. Beginning today, WestJet Rewards and Virgin Atlantic Flying Club members can earn points with their preferred loyalty program on each other’s entire network including VS-WS codeshare flights. The update to the partnership is particularly meaningful for WestJet guests travelling on […]
Lei-ing down Delta’s largest Hawaii schedule: MSP–Maui launches, BOS–Honolulu returns
Next winter, getting to Hawaii will be a breeze with more options than ever for Delta customers. Delta is growing its island network with the launch of Minneapolis–St. Paul to Maui and the return of Boston to Honolulu beginning Dec. 19, 2026, complemented by expanded flying and aircraft upgrades across its existing Hawaii routes as […]
Air passenger traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean grew 3.8% year-on-year in 2025
In 2025, total passenger air traffic to, from, and within Latin America and the Caribbean reached 477.3 million passengers, representing year-on-year growth of 3.8% compared to 2024, equivalent to 17.5 million additional passengers. Eighty-four percent of net growth came from intra-regional traffic (domestic plus intra-regional international). Total number of flights increased 2% year-on-year, while total […]
Aer Lingus launches new direct flights from Ireland to Barbados for spring 2026
Aer Lingus will operate a temporary scheduled service between Dublin and Barbados for spring 2026. The seasonal route will run from 31 March 2026 to 31 May 2026*, offering Irish customers a direct connection to the Caribbean for a limited time. The service connecting Dublin and Bridgetown will be operated using Aer Lingus’ most modern […]
Avianca Resumes Historic Operation to Venezuela with Daily Flights Between Caracas and Bogotá
Avianca launched daily service on its direct route between Caracas and Bogotá with flight AV143, which departed from Simón Bolívar International Airport in Maiquetía and landed at El Dorado International Airport. The airline is resuming this historic connection with one daily flight, after completing a comprehensive evaluation of operational conditions and aviation safety in coordination […]
