New Chair for Airline Board in the UK
The Board of Airline representatives in the UK (BAR UK) has appointed a new Chair and Deputy Chair at a recent meeting of the Board. Colin Stewart, Country Director UK & Ireland, Air Europa takes over the role of Chairman of the airline trade organisation from Bob Schumacher of United Airlines, who has held the […]
Delta Air Lines Partners with Aviation Partners Boeing to Support Sustainability Goals
Aviation Partners Boeing (APB) and Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) share a commitment to reduce aircraft carbon emissions. APB is excited to announce Delta’s recent agreements to purchase Split Scimitar Winglets for its 737-800 fleet and for a number of recently acquired 737-900ER aircraft. Delta also recently agreed to purchase Scimitar Blended Winglets for up […]
LATAM to resume in-flight service in Colombia
LATAM Airlines in Colombia resumed in-flight service on domestic flights, offering again free of charge to all passengers sweet or savory food and beverage options (water, coffee, juices and soft drinks). This resumption is possible after the government lifted restrictions on in-flight service, suspended on domestic flights due to the Covid-19 pandemic. «We are focused […]
United to Launch New Platforms for Corporate Customers to Fully Customize and Manage Business Travel Programs
United announced a new platform that will allow corporate customers to fully customize their business travel program contracts with the airline. This could include higher status in United’s loyalty programs including United Corporate Preferred, the airline’s loyalty program for corporate customers; options to make working while traveling easier, including reserving more spacious seats in Economy […]
JetBlue Expands Transatlantic Service with Highly Anticipated First Flight from Boston Landing at London Gatwick
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) today announced it has officially launched service from Boston’s Logan International Airport (BOS) to London’s Gatwick Airport (LGW). JetBlue’s daily nonstop service is part of the airline’s focus city strategy and its long-term transatlantic growth plans. London was the largest nonstop market not currently served by JetBlue from Boston and is among […]
Volaris Reports July 2022 Traffic Results: 22% YoY demand growth with an 85% Load Factor
Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) («Volaris» or «The Company»), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its July 2022 preliminary traffic results. In July 2022, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased 28.8% compared to July 2021, while demand (measured in RPMs) […]
Alaska Airlines makes significant investment in sustainable aviation fuel
Alaska Airlines announced it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo Inc., to purchase its most significant sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) offtake commitment to date – 185 million gallons of SAF over five years starting in 2026. This agreement was developed alongside others in the oneworld alliance. «Using sustainable aviation fuel is a significant […]
IndiGo introduces a global-first, innovative “Three-Point Disembarkation System” to mark its sixteenth anniversary
IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, today introduced a new revolutionary Three Point Disembarkation process which will enable its customers to exit the aircraft faster than ever before. The new Three Point Disembarkation process will be carried out from two forward and one rear exit ramp, making IndiGo the first airline in the world to use this […]
Strong Passenger Demand Continues in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high year-on-year growth […]
American Airlines Announces Investment in Hydrogen-Electric Engine Developer ZeroAvia
American Airlines announced its investment in ZeroAvia, a leader in hydrogen-electric, zero-emission aviation. In addition to the investment, a memorandum of understanding provides American the opportunity to order up to 100 engines from ZeroAvia’s hydrogen-electric powertrain development program. The engines are intended to power regional jet aircraft with zero emissions. “Our investment in ZeroAvia’s emerging […]
