Iberia to Offer Over 300 Weekly Flights to and from Latin America in the Upcoming Winter Season
Iberia already designed its flight schedule for the upcoming winter season, which will begin on October 28th and run until March 30th, 2024. During those five months, the airline will focus even more on its long-haul network, with 17% more flights in this market, especially in Latin America, to reinforce its leadership and strengthen Madrid […]
Strong Air Travel Growth Continues in May as Load Factor Rises to 2019 Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released May 2023 traffic data showing continued strong growth in air travel demand. Total traffic in May 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 39.1% compared to May 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 96.1% of May 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels. Domestic traffic for May rose 36.4% compared to the […]
Air Cargo Demand Remains Weak in May
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for May 2023 global air cargo markets showing weak market conditions. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 5.2% compared to May 2022 (-6.0% for international operations). Capacity, as measured by available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTKs), rose 14.5% compared to May 2022, primarily driven by belly capacity […]
Caribbean Airlines improves connectivity in the Eastern Caribbean
Caribbean Airlines unveils its exciting expansion into the Eastern Caribbean. Starting July 24, the airline will add new non-stop services between Barbados and St. Vincent, as well as St. Lucia. Additionally, there will be increased capacity to Dominica and Grenada, strengthening the carrier’s commitment to the region’s connectivity. The Barbados to St. Vincent route has […]
Qatar Airways Touches Down for the First Time in Lyon, France
Qatar Airways has landed its inaugural flight to the French city of Lyon, with the new direct service operated by a Boeing 787-8, with four weekly flights on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This new route expands Qatar Airways’ presence in France, whilst also growing its global network of more than 160 destinations. The flight […]
Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines to launch strategic partnership
Delta Air Lines and EL AL Israel Airlines have signed an agreement to launch a strategic partnership that will offer more convenient connections for customers flying between the United States and Israel. The airlines will implement reciprocal codeshare and frequent flyer benefits, including the ability to earn and redeem miles across both carriers. Initially, customers […]
South African Airways To Resume Intercontinental Flying
South African Airways (SAA) is set to reintroduce long-haul flights for the first time in over three years, establishing a new route linking Cape Town and São Paulo. Additionally, the airline will resume services between Johannesburg and the Brazilian city. Starting on Oct. 31, flights from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos […]
IATA Launches World Sustainability Symposium
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will launch the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Madrid, Spain on 3-4 October. With governments now aligned with the industry’s commitment to decarbonize aviation by 2050, this symposium will facilitate critical discussions, in seven key areas: The overall strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, including […]
Air France wins multiple awards at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023
On 20 June 2023, at the Paris Air Show in Le Bourget in France, the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 ceremony saw Air France receive several awards. For the third year running, Air France was voted best airline in Western Europe. Air France also continued its journey upwards in the World Best Airline ranking, moving […]
Delta named No. 1 airline with best staff in North America, according to Skytrax survey
For the third year in a row, Delta has been named the Best Airline in North America at the Skytrax World Airline Awards. Delta also earned the top spot for Best Airline Staff Service in North America for the second consecutive year. “At Delta, we take great pride in our products, our global network, and […]
