Five Airlines join NDC Exchange
ATPCO and SITA today announced that British Airways, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, the airlines of the LATAM Group, and Finnair will participate in NDC Exchange, a platform that enables content interoperability across the airline distribution ecosystem and is a trusted bridge between IATA’s NDC (New Distribution Capability) and traditional distribution methods. “By connecting to […]
IATA survey reveals passengers want more real-time updates
Air travelers want airlines to deliver more real-time information to their personal devices, including updates on flight status (82%), baggage (49%) and wait-times at security and immigration checkpoints (46%), according to survey data from IATA’s latest Global Passenger Survey (GPS), released Oct. 2. The survey polled 10,408 respondents from 145 countries. According to the results, […]
Aeronautics enrollment rises as airlines seek more pilots
Enrollment in Averett University’s aeronautics program has soared, the Danville school reports, from about 40 students a few years ago to more than 100 now. More and more young people recognize that demand for pilots is increasing, says Travis Williams, the university’s chief flight instructor. Boeing’s 2018 Pilot & Technician Outlook, released in July, projects […]
Embraer amplia contrato de suporte com LOT Polish Airlines
A Embraer Serviços & Suporte e a LOT Polish Airlines, companhia aérea nacional da Polônia, líder na Europa Central, assinaram uma extensão do contrato de suporte para atender a frota de 34 E-Jets da empresa polonesa. Em um contrato de longa duração, a solução de suporte a componentes da Embraer inclui estoque exclusivo no local […]
A4A: US airlines 1H profits fall on fuel, infrastructure challenges
With jet fuel prices continuing to climb, profitability for US commercial carriers declined in the first half of 2018, according to Washington DC-based Airlines for America (A4A). Pre-tax profit margins fell to 7.2% in 1H from 11.5% during the year-ago period, as fuel expenses increased 31%, airport expenses rose 7.1% and labor costs grew 5.7%. […]
Airlines waive change fees on Hawaii flights as Hurricane Lane approaches the islands
Several airlines announced they will waive change fees on flight reservations to and from the Hawaiian Islands due to a massive hurricane aimed at the state. Alaska and Hawaiian are among the airlines allowing travelers a one-time reservation change without paying a fee if their flight falls within a specific date range. With Alaska, the […]
LATAM cargo revenues rise 16.8% in the second quarter
LATAM Airlines saw 2018 second quarter cargo revenues increase 16.8%, driven by a recovery in both imports and exports in the region. The Chilean-based carrier saw cargo revenues for the three months ended June reach $299.7m, helped by a 6.7% increase in cargo yields, mainly due to a better demand environment and the ending of […]
Lufthansa Cargo expands Africa presence with start of Brussels Airlines deal
Lufthansa Cargo has started selling Brussels Airlines’ belly capacity, expanding its presence in Africa. The first Brussels aircraft carrying cargo sold by Lufthansa will takeoff on September 1, but can be pre-booked 30 days in advance. The deal means Lufthansa Cargo’s route network will be supplemented by a further 15 destinations – above all in […]
Middle East airlines lead global passenger growth in June, IATA says
Traffic grew 11% in June year-on-year after US-imposed laptop ban lifted Middle East carriers registered double-digit growth in international passenger traffic in June, outperforming other regions, as demand improved from a year ago following the reversal of US travel restrictions. Regional airlines posted 11 per cent growth in revenue per passenger kilometre — a measure […]
Passenger Demand Accelerates in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June showing that demand (measured in total revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 7.8% compared to June 2017. This was up from 6.0% year-over-year growth recorded in both May and April. June capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 6.5%, and […]
