Strong December Performance Contributes to Stellar Year for Air Cargo in 2021, Year-on-year Demand up 18.7%
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that full-year demand for air cargo increased by 6.9% in 2021, compared to 2019 (pre-covid levels) and 18.7% compared to 2020 following a strong performance in December 2021. This was the second biggest improvement in year-on-year demand since IATA started to […]
Passenger Demand Recovery Continued in 2021 but Omicron Having Impact
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced full-year global passenger traffic results for 2021 showing that demand (revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) fell by 58.4% compared to the full year of 2019. This represented an improvement compared to 2020, when full year RPKs were down 65.8% versus 2019. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 results […]
Lufthansa, Air France Join Forces Against EU’s Climate Plans for Aviation
An alliance of airlines and airports called for changes to the European Union’s planned climate change legislation on Monday, arguing it will make them less competitive with non-European rivals. Taking aim at aviation, a sector deemed responsible for up to 3% of global emissions, the European Union presented plans last July that foresee stricter rules […]
Delta Cargo adds SAF programme
Delta Cargo has become the latest company to launch a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) programme as airlines continue their drive to reduce emissions. The new SAF programme, which is part of the wider airline group’s ‘Path to Net Zero’ initiative, is certified and audited by greenhouse gas accounting firm Ruby Canyon Environmental and is International […]
British Airways announces new senior hires as it looks to boost its recovery from the global pandemic
British Airways has appointed four new leaders to its Management Committee as the airline accelerates its recovery and the delivery of its new business strategy following the most challenging period in its history. Calum Laming becomes the airline’s Director of Business Recovery, leading its mission to rebuild its global network, resources and operations following the […]
Opinion: It Is Time To Move Boldly On Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Scott Thompson The aviation industry contributes about 2.5% of global carbon emissions annually. In October of 2021, the International Air Transport Association released its road map to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. About two-thirds of the plan relies on sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)—many airlines have committed to replacing 10% of the jet fuel they […]
Frontier Airlines Launching Houston-Cancun Flights
Frontier Airlines is adding yet another new nonstop route to Cancun on the Caribbean coast of Mexico. The low-cost carrier is launching a new route between Houston’s William P. Hobby Airport and Cancun, with service set to kick off on May 26. The new route will operate four times each week, according to Frontier. “Frontier’s […]
Emirates sees increase in demand for plant-based meals during Veganuary
Vegan meals are one of the most commonly requested special meals onboard Emirates flights and during the month of January, the airline witnesses an increase in demand for plant-based meals. This is because of Veganuary – a global movement to encourage a vegan diet that runs in January every year. In 2021, Emirates served up […]
Air France to serve Quebec city from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to, its 4th destination in Canada
Air France is expanding its services to Canada, the airline’s second largest long-haul market in seats offered. As from 17 May, 2022, Air France will fly from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Quebec City’s Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB), with three weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights will be operated by Airbus A330-200 equipped […]
Delta Air Lines releases Diversity, Equity and Inclusion progress report
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “The time is always right to do right.” As the world honors his legacy, Delta is shining a light on ways it is creating a more inclusive workplace to spur employees and leaders to focus on equitable outcomes in everything they do. Delta is making progress […]
