Air Canada and flydubai Unveil Partnership Expanding Footprint Between Canada and the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia
Air Canada and flydubai today announced a new partnership to give customers flying between Canada, the Middle East, East Africa, Indian Subcontinent and Southern Asia more convenient travel options. Pending final regulatory approval, Air Canada’s marketing code will be placed on nine routes operated from Dubai by flydubai, giving customers the ability to travel to […]
Delta earns employee, operational honors from Forbes, Newsweek, LinkedIn and more
After ending 2022 with an impressive slate of honors for outstanding customer service, a people-first culture, operational efficiency and state-of-the-art airport improvements, Delta is being highly recognized for both its investment in employees and its commitment to customers. AN INCLUSIVE, EQUITABLE WORKPLACE EMPOWERING TOP TALENT “At Delta, we believe that when we invest in our […]
Booking Data Points to Strong Peak Season Travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported high levels of confidence among travelers for the peak Northern summer travel holiday season. This corresponds with first quarter 2023 forward bookings data for May – September which is tracking at 35% above 2022 levels. The survey covering 4,700 travelers in 11 countries shows that: 79% of travelers […]
Focus Africa Conference to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Development
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the Focus Africa Conference will delve into six priorities under IATA’s Focus Africa initiative to strengthen aviation’s contribution to the continent’s economic and social development and improve connectivity, safety and reliability for passengers and shippers. Focus Africa is taking place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on 20-21 June 2023, with Ethiopian Airlines as the […]
SkyTeam’s Sustainable Flight Challenge 2023 takes off, charting path to cleaner skies
After months of innovating and ideating, the wait is over. Between 15 – 28 May 2023, 22 global airlines will take to the skies as part of SkyTeam’s second Sustainable Flight Challenge – a shared mission to discover new solutions to help make air travel greener. For a second consecutive year, the global airline alliance […]
Copa Holdings Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2023
Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2023 (1Q23). The terms «Copa Holdings» and the «Company» refer to the consolidated entity. The following financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). See the accompanying reconciliation of non-IFRS financial information to IFRS financial […]
Emirates creates US$ 200 million aviation sustainability fund
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, today announced it has committed US$ 200 million to fund research and development (R&D) projects focussed on reducing the impact of fossil fuels in commercial aviation. This is the biggest single commitment by any airline on sustainability, with funds to be disbursed over 3 years. Emirates will identify partnerships […]
Delta celebrates 100th U.S.-produced Airbus A321, reaffirms commitment to domestic job growth
Delta’s commitment to its cutting-edge fleet was on full display this week in Mobile, Alabama, where the airline celebrated the production of its 100th U.S.-produced A321 from manufacturing partner, Airbus. Airbus launched its first U.S. production facility in 2015, with just under 400 employees and Delta received its first aircraft from the Mobile facility […]
Alaska Airlines names a new vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation
Alaska Airlines has promoted Tiffany DeHaan to vice president of strategy, analytics and transformation. DeHaan assumes the role currently held by Sandy Stelling, who will retire from Alaska Airlines in July after 23 years. DeHaan will oversee the execution of company strategy, development of all strategic initiatives and overall project execution for Alaska. She is […]
Air Travel Growth Continues in March
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced strong demand growth in air travel for March 2023. Total traffic in March 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 52.4% compared to March 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 88.0% of March 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for March rose 34.1% compared to the year-ago period. Total March […]
