Japan’s First Demonstration Experiment for Utilizing Humanoid Robots at Airports Begins
JAL Ground Service Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Yoshiteru Suzuki, hereinafter «JGS»), responsible for ground handling operations (such as aircraft towing and baggage/cargo loading and unloading) at major domestic airports for the JAL Group, and GMO AI & Robotics Trading Co., Ltd. (President & CEO: Tomohiro Uchida, hereinafter «GMO AIR»), which promotes the social implementation […]
March Passenger Demand Up 2.1% But Sharp Regional Differences
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global passenger demand: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 2.1% compared to March 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), decreased 1.7% year-on-year. The load factor was 83.6% (+3.1 ppt compared to March 2025). International demand fell -0.6% compared to […]
Middle East Disruption Impacts Cargo Markets, Demand Falls 4.8% in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), fell by 4.8% compared to March 2025 levels (-5.5% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), decreased by 4.7% compared to March 2025 (-6.8% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
25 years in Argentina: Delta’s journey of connection and commitment
Delta Air Lines is celebrating 25 years of operations in Argentina, marking a milestone that reflects the airline’s long-standing commitment to the country and its role in connecting Argentina with the United States and the world. Since launching service in 2001, Delta has grown alongside Argentina’s aviation market, supporting cultural exchange, tourism and business ties […]
Air Transat Adds More Sunshine to its Winter Schedule with Three New Destinations from Montreal: Aruba, Barbados and Los Cabos
Air Transat is adding more sunshine to its winter 2026-2027 program with the introduction of three new destinations from Montreal: Oranjestad, Aruba (AUA), Bridgetown, Barbados (BGI), and San José del Cabo, Mexico (SJD). «Demand for sun destinations remains strong, and these three new routes from Montreal allow us to meet that demand by expanding our […]
JetBlue Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
JetBlue Airways Corporation (NASDAQ: JBLU) reported its financial results for the first quarter of 2026. «We delivered a strong first quarter, with revenue performance exceeding our expectations, driven by resilient consumer demand and an appreciation for JetBlue’s industry-leading customer offering,» said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s chief executive officer. «Demand trends strengthened as the quarter progressed, supporting […]
People taking care of people: Interview with Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG
Luis Gallego, CEO, IAG, tells Graham Newton, editor of IATA’s Magazine Airlines International, that there will always be a human element in customer satisfaction. What are the pros and cons of being an airline group? I do not think it’s about pros and cons, it’s different to that. I have been in aviation my whole […]
Southwest Joins IATA Schedule Data Exchange Program
Southwest Airlines has joined IATA’s Schedule Data Exchange Program (SDEP), bringing the number of contributing airlines to 190. The SDEP was launched in late 2023 to build a uniquely airline-owned schedule and minimum connecting time exceptions database. Schedule data underpins many aspects of an airline’s business, including network planning, slot coordination, and interline agreements. Data coverage now […]
Emirates completes more than 40 Travel Rehearsals for youth with autism globally, easing travel anxiety for more than 250 families
Emirates has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the journey […]
United’s Long-Term Strategy Remains Focused on Winning Brand-Loyal Customers, Boosted by Q1 Growth in Earnings and Margins
United Airlines (UAL) reported a first-quarter profit, delivering first-quarter pre-tax earnings of $0.9 billion, with a pre-tax margin of 6.0%, up 2.3 points year-over-year. United delivered adjusted pre-tax earnings1 of $0.5 billion, with an adjusted pre-tax margin1 of 3.4%, up 0.4 points year-over-year. «These are results our employees can be proud of, and they show the resilience […]
