Goodbye boarding passes, hello biometric facial recognition
Boarding passes will soon be a thing of the past. Last week, Air New Zealand customers were some of the first to experience biometric verification at the boarding gate after a successful trial at Los Angeles Airport. It’s all part of Air New Zealand’s plan to take the friction out of travel and to make […]
The Cathay Pacific Group expects to resume 70% of pre-COVID passenger capacity levels by end of 2023
The Cathay Pacific Group – comprising passenger airlines Cathay Pacific and HK Express – is committed to restoring passenger capacity and connectivity in the Hong Kong aviation hub to serve the needs of the Hong Kong and international travel markets. It anticipates that the Group will be operating around 70% of its pre-pandemic passenger flight […]
United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Invest in Biofuel Refinery
Today, United Airlines Ventures (UAV) announced a strategic investment in NEXT Renewable Fuels (NEXT), which is permitting a flagship biofuel refinery in Port Westward, Oregon, with expected production beginning in 2026. NEXT is a Houston-based company developing the biorefinery which, at full production, could produce up to 50,000 barrels per day of Sustainable Aviation Fuel […]
Frontier Airlines CEO: Transatlantic A321XLR Routes ‘Definitely In Consideration’
With 18 Airbus A321XLR aircraft slated to be delivered to Frontier Airlines, the US ULCC is considering entering the transatlantic market, and has not ruled out long-haul flights to South America. The A321XLR, which completed its first flight in June and is scheduled to enter service in 2024, will be the longest-range single-aisle aircraft produced […]
Interview with Eduardo Busch, CEO of VOEPASS Linhas Aéreas
VOEPASS is a Brazilian airline based in the city of Riberao Preto, São Paulo. Its main hub is the airport Leite Lopes, with secondary hubs in Guarulhos and Brasilia, from where it serves passengers and cargo in the regional segment, with a fleet of 15 ATR 72 and ATR 42 aircraft, which currently allows it […]
Air Cargo Demand Softens in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2022 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand softened. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 10.6% compared to September 2021 (-10.6% also for international operations), but continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels (-3.6%). Capacity was 2.4% above September 2021 (+5.0% […]
September Passenger Demand Stays Strong
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for September 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel continues to be strong. Total traffic in September 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 57.0% compared to September 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 73.8% of September 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for September […]
Air Canada and Emirates Activate Codeshare Partnership to Extend Global Networks and Enhance Customer Experience
Air Canada and Emirates announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. Beginning today, codeshare tickets will be available for sale […]
Redesigned A320 unveiled – Hydrogen Aviation Lab is taking shape
A decommissioned Airbus A320 is being given a new lease of life in the service of science. The Hydrogen Aviation Lab, Hamburg’s new field laboratory for testing maintenance and ground processes for future hydrogen-powered aircraft, was unveiled today. Hamburg’s Senator for Economic Affairs Michael Westhagemann – whose ministry funded the joint project between Lufthansa Technik, […]
IATA statement on Tourist Card fee collection in the Dominican Republic
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has requested that the Government of the Dominican Republic reviews Resolution 217-2022 which was issued by the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) on 23 September 2022. This instructs national and international airlines that provide international passenger transportation to and from the Dominican Republic, to reconfigure their reservation systems within 45 […]
