Blocked Airline Funds Threaten Connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. The industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to $2.27 billion in April 2023 from $1.55 billion in April 2022. “Airlines cannot continue to offer services in markets where they are […]
Travel Demand Continues Strong in April; Domestic Traffic Fully Recovered
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced continued strong passenger traffic demand in April. Total traffic in April 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 45.8% compared to April 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 90.5% of pre-Covid levels. At 81.3%, industry load factor was only 1.8 percentage points below pre-pandemic level. Domestic […]
Air Canada Partners With PAL Airlines To Boost Regional Connectivity
Air Canada has reached a bridging agreement with regional carrier PAL Airlines to bolster its capacity on routes in eastern Canada. PAL will operate regional flights for up to five years under Air Canada Express. Air Canada and PAL capacity agreement Air Canada has confirmed an agreement with PAL Airlines that will see the latter […]
Air Cargo Demand Decline Slows in April
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2023 global air cargo markets, showing a continued, but slower, decline against the previous year’s demand performance. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs), fell 6.6% compared to April 2022 (-7.0% for international operations). This decline was an improvement over the previous month’s performance (-7.6%). […]
Korean Air gains IATA CEIV battery certificate
Korean Air has gained IATA’s Center of Excellence for Independent Validators (CEIV) Lithium Batteries certification. In December last year, Korean Air joined a working group led by Incheon International Airport Corporation, along with stakeholders including forwarders and other operators in the domestic air cargo sector, to prepare for the certification. All stakeholders in the working […]
A4A Predicts Record Number of Passengers Traveling This Summer
Airlines for America (A4A) and CQ Roll Call yesterday (25/05) hosted the 2023 Summer Travel Summit. A4A projects U.S. airlines to carry an all-time high 257 million passengers from June 1-August 31, 2023. Despite having to trim schedules, U.S. airlines will be able to accommodate demand by using larger aircraft. In fact, year over year, […]
5 years in a row: The Points Guy names Delta best U.S. airline
Delta people are proudly celebrating a silver anniversary of sorts, having been recognized for the fifth year in a row as the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy. The Points Guy’s editorial team reviewed published airline policies and real-time reports between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2022 in its data-focused analysis of cost, availability, […]
2023 Passenger Choice Award Winners
The Passenger Choice Award is the most prestigious award an airline can receive in recognition for their best-in-world advancements in Seat Comfort, Cabin Service, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, and Wi-Fi. *Best Food & Beverage Awards are presented in conjunction with the International Flight Services Association (IFSA) 2023 Global Passenger Choice Awards® Best Cabin Service: Korean Air Best […]
Qantas boosts international network: restoring capacity, adding more aircraft, launching new routes
Qantas will boost its international network with extra flights, more aircraft and new routes as it restores capacity in line with strong travel demand and the broader recovery of the aviation industry. From late October 2023*, the national carrier will add around one million seats to its international network over 12 months compared to its […]
IAG Cargo boosts Latin America and Caribbean capacity for Summer season
IAG Cargo, the cargo division of International Airlines Group (IAG) announces additional capacity for the summer season between Latin America, the Caribbean and its hubs – London, Madrid, and Barcelona. Overall, IAG Cargo now offers 400 wide-body weekly services between Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean. Following a revival last year, IAG Cargo now services […]
