American Airlines and British Airways Unveil Exciting Plans for Enhancements to the World-Class Customer Experience at JFK’s Terminal 8
American Airlines and British Airways announced more details regarding plans to co-locate operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 8 beginning Dec. 1, 2022. Enabled by a $400 million investment to redevelop, expand and enhance the terminal, the move will bring the Atlantic Joint Business partners closer together. Jointly, the terminal investments and […]
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 […]
Swissport acquires Aruba’s AGS Aviation Ground Services
Swissport has finalised the acquisition of AGS Aviation Ground Services in Aruba and its ground handling operations at Queen Beatrix International Airport (Aruba Airport). The new ground handling services in Aruba is an expansion of Swissport’s existing operations at Aruba Airport, where the Swiss services provider currently maintains an air cargo warehouse that was established […]
U.S. FAA details 50 airports that will have 5G buffer zones
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday disclosed a list of 50 U.S. airports that will have buffer zones when wireless carriers turn on new 5G C-band service on Jan. 19. AT&T (T.N) and Verizon Communications (VZ.N) on Monday agreed to buffer zones around 50 airports to reduce the risk of disruption from potential interference […]
Latest C-Band 5G Delay Allows AT&T, Verizon to Address Aircraft Radar Altimeter Concerns
In statements released Monday, AT&T and Verizon agreed to delay their deployment of C-Band 5G wireless networks by another two weeks in an effort to address concerns over potential signal interference issues raised by U.S. aviation regulators and industry executives in recent years. The latest delay will move the planned Jan. 5 deployment date of […]
GOL Cleared To Grow Sao Paulo Footprint Through MAP Acquisition
Brazilian regulators have approved GOL’s acquisition of MAP Linhas Aereas, paving the way for GOL to expand its presence at one of Brazil’s most strategic airports, Sao Paulo Congonhas (CGH). GOL, Brazil’s largest airline, announced its intent to purchase MAP, a Brazilian regional airline, in June 2021. By adding MAP’s CGH operations, GOL will be […]
Slot use flexibility is more important than ever
With regulators now deciding on the Slot rules for Summer 2022, IATA’s Head, Worldwide Airport Slots, Lara Maughan, details her views on what should happen next in light of the emergence of the Omicron variant and renewed uncertainty. What does the emergence of Omicron mean for airport slot use? The knee-jerk snap-back of travel bans, […]
American celebrates 75 years at Los Angeles International Airport
This week, American Airlines celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first commercial departure — operated by American — at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport, known at the time as Los Angeles Municipal Airport, was developed more than 20 years before launching commercial air service. American and three other carriers shifted a portion or […]
Spirit Airlines Overhauls Dallas Fort Worth with New Check-In Technology Designed to Streamline the Travel Experience
Guests are now checking out the latest evolution in check-in technology at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Spirit Airlines (NYSE:SAVE) unveiled its automated self-bag drop experience with biometric photo-matching system, which represents a new paradigm for the U.S. airline industry. The redesigned ticket lobby is packed with industry-leading technology designed to limit face-to-face interaction, […]
Breeze Adds Long Island, Palm Beach To Network
US startup Breeze Airways will add service from New York’s Long Island (ISP) and Palm Beach (PBI), Florida, in February 2022, bringing its network to 18 destinations. From Feb. 17 Breeze will launch 4X-weekly service between ISP and Norfolk (ORF), Virginia. From Feb. 18, it will start 2X-weekly service between ISP and Charleston (CHS), South […]
