Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico celebrate new route between Boston and Mexico City
The Delta-Aeromexico Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) is expanding its operations between the United States and Mexico, marking a significant milestone in the aviation industry. Delta and Aeromexico recently celebrated the launch of their new service between Boston (BOS) and Mexico City (MEX) during a ceremony at Logan International Airport. This highly anticipated route, operated by […]
British Airways becomes the first UK airline to introduce two next-generation real-time weather apps
British Airways will become the first UK airline to roll out two next-generation weather apps, to provide pilots and the airline’s flight planning teams access to real-time weather data, allowing them to better plan and mitigate the impact of weather on any intended flight route, in the moment. Currently, teams rely on manually produced weather […]
American Red Cross welcomes American Airlines as its newest Mission Leader
The American Red Cross recognizes American Airlines, headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, as its newest Mission Leader. American joins an elite group of the most generous Red Cross donors — those giving more than $3 million annually to help alleviate suffering in the face of emergencies. As a Mission Leader, American pledges financial and in-kind […]
Delta Air Lines Announces March Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) today reported financial results for the March quarter and provided its outlook for the June quarter. Highlights of the March quarter, including both GAAP and adjusted metrics, are on page five and incorporated here. “Thanks to the extraordinary work of our 100,000 people, Delta is delivering the best operational reliability in […]
WestJet propels Winnipeg’s growth forward with new year-round, daily service to Montreal and Ottawa
WestJet celebrated the latest additions to its Winnipeg network, featuring new year-round, daily service to Montreal, as well as increased, daily, year-round service to Ottawa, beginning June 3, 2024. WestJet also announced new highly anticipated seasonal service between Winnipeg and Nashville, set to take off on September 16, 2024, establishing the airline’s seventh direct transborder […]
ITA Airways launches new Chicago – Rome nonstop flight
ITA Airways opened its new Chicago O’Hare – Rome Fiumicino nonstop connection. The inaugural flight, which departed at 3:00 p.m. (local time) from the American city, was operated with the new Airbus A330neo, the cutting edge of ITA Airways’ fleet and the ultimate reference in technology, digitalization, innovation, efficiency and “Made in Italy” design. To […]
Navigating the Skies: Victor Pacheco’s Approach to Leadership in Aviation
Victor Pacheco stands as a pioneer in the aviation industry’s ongoing mission for accessibility and affordability. Nearly a decade ago, confronted with sky-high airfares and limited travel options for Dominicans, Victor embarked on a bold quest to reshape the landscape of air travel. His determination stemmed from the stark reality of pricey tickets and his […]
New Report on Single Use Plastics Products Focuses on Mitigation Strategies
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Reassessing Single Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single use plastic products (SUPP). This publication is timely as the United National Environmental Program (UNEP) has convened an intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC) to develop […]
Passenger Demand Up 21.5% in February
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February […]
Iberia joins the TSA PreCheck® programme
Iberia joins the U.S. Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) PreCheck programme, which expedites passage through the airport, minimising waiting time and facilitating the journey through security controls in the United States. TSA PreCheck passengers should look for the TSA PreCheck indicator on their boarding pass before they arrive at the airport to make their passage faster […]
