oneworld takes home another two Best Airline Alliance awards
The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance again by readers of both Business Traveler USA and Global Traveler, reinforcing oneworld’s position as the most preferred alliance among world travellers. Readers of Business Traveler USA selected oneworld as Best Airline Alliance for the eighth consecutive year. Since its inception in 1988, the Annual Best […]
Headwinds Continue to Affect Air Cargo Demand in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2022 global air cargo markets showing that headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 13.6% compared to October 2021 (-13.5% for international operations). Capacity was 0.6% below October 2021. This was the first year-on-year contraction since April […]
British Airways works with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for disabled people to enhance accessibility support for customers
To mark International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3rd December 2022), British Airways has announced that it is working with Queen Elizabeth’s Foundation for Disabled People (QEF). By working with QEF, which supports children and adults with physical and learning disabilities or acquired brain injuries to increase their independence, the airline is showing its continued […]
Air Canada Named Best Airline in North America for Fourth Straight Year by Global Traveler
Air Canada has been named the Best Airline in North America for the fourth consecutive year by the readers of Global Traveler. The airline also won for Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness for the third consecutive year in the 19th edition of the GT Tested Reader Survey of the magazine’s readership of frequent business and luxury […]
Alaska Airlines launches first U.S. electronic bag tag program
Alaska Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch an electronic bag tag program, which enables guests to tag their luggage through the airline’s mobile app before they even reach the airport. This week, 2,500 Alaska Mileage Plan members will begin receiving their electronic bag tag. Those elite status members included in the first […]
Avianca: Loss of Viva would have negative impact on Colombia’s airline industry
The potential collapse of the low-cost Colombian airline Viva could lead to higher fares and the loss of connections to some cities, Avianca’s chief executive said Thursday. Avianca and Viva announced on Wednesday they had appealed to Colombia’s aviation regulator after it rejected their plan to merge, proposing steps to allay its concerns, such as […]
IAG Cargo expands Asia-Pacific capacity with restart between London and Tokyo
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG), has announced the restart of its direct service between London Heathrow and Tokyo airport with daily flights commencing from 13th November. The revival of this service will be welcomed by IAG Cargo customers from both regions after its year long pause. Throughout the duration of […]
British Airways announces new direct us flight from London to Cincinnati
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier. Starting on 5 June 2023, this will be the […]
United Airlines expects busiest travel day since start of COVID this Thanksgiving
United Airlines (UAL.O) said Wednesday it expects to carry 5.5 million passengers during the Thanksgiving travel period, up about 12% over 2021. The U.S. carrier will operate more than 3,700 flights per day on average during the Nov. 18-30 period. United forecasts it will carry about as many passengers over the holiday as the pre-pandemic […]
Spirit Airlines Celebrates Inaugural San Antonio Flight by Doubling Service
San Antonio travel options soared as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) launched its daily, nonstop service from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to popular leisure destinations, including Las Vegas (LAS) and Orlando (MCO). Guests will enjoy even More Go in the new year with the carrier announcing the addition of two new routes to Baltimore/Washington D.C. […]
