Cargo is fashionable again for North American airlines
Airlines worldwide are turning to cargo to alleviate the dismal declines in passenger revenue they are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In North America the global network airlines are touting a boost in cargo operations, and are exploiting opportunities in freight to varying degrees during the crisis. Now Air Canada wants to take one […]
Aviation needs ‘unprecedented collaboration’ to survive COVID
Airports, airlines and the wider industry must collaborate more closely than ever before to survive the threat posed by COVID-19, according to Huntley Lawrence. Lawrence, aviation director at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, said the “unprecedented events” seen so far since the virus emerged must be matched by “unprecedented collaboration” between […]
Airlines and Air Transport Workers Call for Urgent Government Assistance to Prevent Jobs Catastrophe
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) issued a joint statement calling for urgent government intervention to prevent an employment catastrophe in the aviation industry. Estimates from the Air Transport Action Group suggest some 4.8 million aviation workers’ jobs are at risk as a result of air travel demand […]
Lufthansa Group to operate 25% capacity in Q4
The Lufthansa Group will operate a “maximum” of 25% of the capacity made available between October and December last year. Across the group’s carriers, 125 fewer aircraft than originally planned will be operated throughout the winter. Lufthansa believes the measures will ensure its flight operations continue to be cash positive. Lufthansa’s hub strategy is proving […]
Breaking Travel News interview: Andreas Schek, vice president, sales, LATAM
Voters at the World Travel Awards have honoured LATAM with a number of top titles – here we find out how it feels to have won from vice president of sales, Andreas Schek Breaking Travel News: Congratulations – LATAM has been recognised as South America’s Leading Airline by voters at the World Travel Awards – […]
September Offers No Relief to Passenger Downturn
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels (only slightly improved over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded in August). Capacity was down 63% compared to a year ago and load factor fell 21.8 […]
Air Cargo Recovery Continues in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8% below previous-year levels in September (-9.9% for international operations). That is an improvement from the 12.1% year-on-year drop recorded […]
American Airlines Expands Preflight Testing Program to More Destinations
American Airlines is expanding its current preflight testing program to additional destinations, further opening the world for customers who want to travel. The airline will now offer preflight testing options to more destinations than any other U.S. carrier. In November, preflight testing will be available for all American flights to Belize, Grenada, St. Lucia and […]
Hariri appointed chair of SkyTeam Cargo exec board
Airline alliance SkyTeam Cargo has announced Omar Talal Hariri, chief executive of Saudia Cargo and Saudi Arabian Logistics, as the new chairperson of its executive board. The appointment was endorsed today at the SkyTeam Cargo Executive Board, which is composed of the cargo executives of the 12 members and oversees SkyTeam Cargo’s global strategy. Effective […]
Lufthansa shares insights on why testing is central to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
In recent months, airlines and airports around the globe have been working closely with governments and health bodies to set up COVID-19 testing capabilities as a way to kickstart international travel. One airline that has been committed to proving that testing is a safe alternative to travel restrictions and quarantine regimes is Lufthansa. Back in […]
