American Airlines Appoints Two New Officers to Lead Airport Operations
American Airlines today named two officers to its senior leadership team. Juan Carlos Liscano has been promoted to Vice President of Miami Hub Operations. He succeeds Ralph Lopez, who was previously named Vice President of American’s Integrated Operations Center. Jim Moses has been promoted to Vice President of Philadelphia Hub Operations. He follows Olympia Colasante, […]
United Reports July 2018 Operational Performance
United Airlines (UAL) today reported July 2018 operational results. UAL’s July 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 6.9 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 4.0 percent versus July 2017. UAL’s July 2018 consolidated load factor increased 2.4 points compared to July 2017. July Highlights Set several company records in the month of […]
Copa Airlines Argentina anuncia salida de su Gerente General
Yanina Nuñez, Gerente General de Copa Airlines Argentina, anunció su deseo de emprender nuevos retos profesionales a partir del próximo 4 de agosto de 2018. Nuñez formó parte de la compañía durante 19 años de servicio, destacando por su exitosa gestión y logros que consiguió en pos del crecimiento de la Aerolínea en el país, […]
Venezuela’s domestic airline industry in crisis
The main airport in Caracas has plenty of aircraft. But almost all are grounded. Barely twenty planes out of Venezuela’s domestic fleet of around a hundred are currently in operation, and the rest are awaiting maintenance. Venezuela’s currency control has played a big role in this problem. The government insists that all airline tickets are […]
Airlines and Airports Have their Eyes Open to Human Trafficking
In support of the United Nations World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) emphasized their joint commitment and work to help combat human trafficking. Aviation connects the world, carrying more than four billion passengers a year, but this global network is also used nefariously […]
American Airlines Group Reports Second-Quarter 2018 Profit
“This was perhaps the most challenging quarter for the American team since our merger with US Airways in 2013,” said American’s Chairman and CEO Doug Parker. “We had an operational disruption at our PSA Airlines subsidiary that was extremely trying for our customers and our team members; higher fuel prices increased our expenses by more […]
Revenue optimization strategy – The importance of premium economy cabin
Today, more than ever lowering unit costs is a key strategic initiative for airlines. Recent fuel price escalation in addition to maintenance and labor cost pressures are challenges airlines need to focus on to protect margins. On the other hand, airline fares continue showing a downward trend especially in coach cabin. This has been accelerated […]
Peruvian aviation: steady domestic growth and airlines’ ambitions
Peru’s aviation market continues to hold much promise as the prospects for stimulation remain ripe. The country’s largest airline, LATAM Airlines Peru, logged solid passenger growth during 1Q2018. Peru’s second largest operator, Peruvian Airlines, continues to expand while aiming to launch a new subsidiary and promising to order up to 20 Russian-manufactured aircraft. The Viva […]
Global airline share price index has fallen by 14.3% YTD, says IATA
Global airline industry profitability was strengthening in Q1 2018 compared to the same quarter a year ago, while cash flow generation in the industry also picked up, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In its June 2018 Airlines Financial Monitor released yesterday, IATA said global airline share prices fell for the fifth consecutive […]
Flights slowly resume in Haiti after gas price hike reversed but tensions remain high
At least three U.S. carriers resumed flying in and out of Haiti’s capital Sunday as the country attempted to return to normal following days of civil unrest that left businesses burned and looted, and saw streets barricaded with burning tires. Spirit and Jetblue airlines canceled flights to Haiti Sunday, but Delta’s flight from Atlanta landed […]
