Air Canada Launches Direct Flights Vancouver–Guanacaste
Western Canadians no longer have to travel to Toronto or Montreal to visit Costa Rica, with the announcement of Air Canada of the direct Vancouver-Guanacaste route. The service will begin on December 13, 2026, and run until April 12, 2027, with flights on Mondays and Thursdays, arriving in Guanacaste at 7:35 a.m., according to the […]
Avianca strengthens connectivity during soccer celebration with more than 3,000 flights
Avianca reaffirms its longstanding commitment to Latin America by placing its operations at the service of soccer fans at a pivotal moment for the sport. The airline will deploy its operational capacity to connect fans with 10 of the tournament’s 16 host cities across the United States (Miami, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Boston, […]
Brazilian Government launches airline relief package following fuel price hike
The Federal Government of Brazil formalized a package of emergency measures to mitigate the impact of a 54.63% increase in aviation fuel prices announced by Petrobras. The roadmap, structured by the Ministry of Ports and Airports and the Ministry of Finance, aims to curb pressure on airfares and ensure connectivity amid volatility in the international […]
CTA approves Porter for Barbados, Aruba & Dominican Republic routes
The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) has granted Porter Airlines licences to operate scheduled flights to Barbados, Aruba and the Dominican Republic. In decisions published March 26, the federal regulator confirmed the airline meets all requirements to run regular international service to the three Caribbean destinations. The approvals fall under existing air transport agreements between Canada […]
February Air Passenger Demand Grows 6.1%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.1% compared to February 2025. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), increased 5.6% year-on-year. The load factor was 81.4% (+0.3 ppt compared to February 2025), the […]
ITA Airways Joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance officially welcomed ITA Airways as its newest member, marking the completion of the Italian carrier’s integration into the world’s largest airline alliance. ITA Airways marked its entry into the Alliance during a ceremony held at the Piazza di Spagna Lounge, Rome Fiumicino Airport Terminal 3. The ceremony was presided over by ITA Airways […]
Air Cargo Demand up 11.2% in February 2026
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 11.2% compared to February 2025 levels (+11.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 8.5% compared to February 2025 (+9.8% for international operations). “Air cargo […]
New power bank restrictions will safeguard international aviation
New lithium battery-powered power bank specifications from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) today will enhance safety and peace of mind for passengers and airlines alike. Following the improvements agreed today, these devices will now be limited to two per passenger, and passengers will be prohibited from recharging them during flights. Importantly, crew will however […]
New ICAO border system will enhance security and process travellers faster
Travellers, airlines, airports and governments will benefit from more efficient and secure cross-border journeys following tomorrow’s launch of a next-generation “Public Key Directory” (PKD) system by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). The ICAO PKD is a secure international database that helps border authorities, airlines and other trusted parties confirm whether electronic passports and digital […]
Aeromexico returns to Quito with four weekly flights
Aeromexico resumed its flights between Mexico City and Quito with the arrival last night of its Boeing 737 MAX 8, which will operate four weekly flights. The return flight departed this morning at 10:30 a.m., following a brief ceremony attended by Ramón Miró, President and CEO of Quiport, and Pepe Zapata, Vice President of Sales […]
