Southwest Airlines announces future partnership with China Airlines
Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) and China Airlines Group, a Taiwan-based carrier, are in discussions to create an interline partnership in early 2026, with published connections expected to go on sale later this year. Executive Leadership from both carriers met this week at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) in […]
Hi Fly Surpasses Gender Equality Target Set by IATA’s 25by2025 Initiative
Hi Fly, a leading widebody aircraft wet lease specialist, announces that it has exceeded the targets set by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) under its 25by2025 initiative, achieving 31% female representation in senior leadership roles and 43% female representation across its total workforce. The milestone reinforces Hi Fly’s longstanding commitment to gender equality and […]
Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April […]
Air Cargo Demand up 5.8% in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.8% compared to April 2024 levels (+6.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 6.3% compared to April 2024 (+6.9% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
JetBlue and United Announce Blue Sky: Unique Consumer Collaboration That Links Loyalty Programs
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and United (NASDAQ: UAL) today announced Blue Sky: a new and unique collaboration that gives customers of both airlines even more options to find flights that fit their plans as well as new opportunities to earn and use MileagePlus® miles and TrueBlue points across both airlines. Blue Sky includes the following components, […]
Azul transforms for the future as Company reaches agreements on financial reorganization with key stakeholders
AZUL S.A. (B3: AZUL4; NYSE: AZUL) («Azul» or «Company»), the largest airline in Brazil by number of flight departures and destinations, today announced it has entered into Restructuring Support Agreements (the «Agreements») with its key financial stakeholders, including its existing bondholders; largest lessor, AerCap, representing the majority of the Company’s aircraft lease liability; and strategic […]
ITA Airways mulls new long-haul routes, seeks profit in 2027
ITA Airways (AZ, Rome Fiumicino) is considering adding new long-haul routes as it plans to achieve profitability in 2027, chief executive officer Joerg Eberhart said in the interview with the Corriere della Sera daily. The airline is evaluating five new long-haul routes, mainly to North America. ITA is also keen on starting new services to […]
Air France Launches New Nonstop Orlando–Paris Route, Now Flying for Summer 2025
Air France debuted its 18th U.S. destination with the launch of nonstop service between Paris and Orlando. Here are the details of this new connection between Central Florida and France. Air France’s New Nonstop Service to Orlando Starting today, you can fly nonstop from Orlando (MCO) to Paris with Air France. With the launch of […]
Adapting to the needs of the customer: Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO
Bob Jordan, Southwest President and CEO, speaks to Graham Newton about the major shifts in the airline’s strategy. What do you hope your strategy will achieve for the airline in the near term? It’s certainly been an exciting year. But in many respects our fundamental strengths are no different from what they’ve always been. We […]
GOL Receives U.S. Court Approval for Plan of Reorganization
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (B3: GOLL4) («Company» or «GOL»), one of the leading airlines in Brazil, today announced that the U.S. Bankruptcy Court has decided to confirm GOL’s Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization (the «Plan»). With confirmation secured, GOL remains on track to emerge from its restructuring process in early June 2025. Throughout the course of its United States Chapter 11 […]
