JetBlue and Shell Aviation Announce Agreement Bringing New Supply of SAF to LAX
JetBlue (Nasdaq: JBLU) and Shell Aviation announced a new collaboration bringing additional supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), targeting commencement of delivery in the first half of 2023. Within the terms of the agreement, JetBlue is expected to take delivery of 10,000,000 gallons of blended SAF at LAX over […]
Airports beat records in carbon management program, delivering best carbon savings and engagement growth yet
Airports Council International (ACI) today released the annual airport climate action results for Airport Carbon Accreditation, the global carbon standard for airports founded and managed by ACI EUROPE on behalf of airports worldwide. The past reporting year, running from May 2021 to May 2022, ended with 395 airports spanning 79 countries engaging in carbon management […]
El Dorado Airport becomes the first Hidden Disabilities Sunflower member in Colombia
El Dorado airport in Bogotá D.C has become the first airport in Columbia to join the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network. The airport joins 188 airports in 26 countries that are supporting an inclusive approach to improving the travel experience of people with disabilities that cannot be recognized with the naked eye. Non-visible disabilities that are […]
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 20+ Years in Puerto Rico with 5 New, Nonstop Routes from San Juan
Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), […]
Mayor Daniella Levine Cava announces busiest year in the history of MIA
Miami International Airport (MIA) is kicking off the new year with a new passenger record and title: the busiest airport in Florida. In 2022, MIA served more than 50.6 million passengers, shattering its record of 45.9 million set in 2019 by nearly 10 percent and surpassing Orlando International Airport’s (MCO) 2022 total of 50.1 million […]
Industry Ready to Continue Cooperation with Authorities in Transfer of Cargo-Only Flights from Mexico City International Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today reaffirmed the industry’s commitment to work with authorities in Mexico to ensure a successful transfer of dedicated cargo operations from Mexico City International Airport (MEX) to other airports within the Mexico City Metropolitan Region. In a decree published on 02 February 2023, the Mexican authorities extended the timeframe […]
Philadelphia Airport deploys facial biometric technology
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) in the US has implemented facial biometric technology across its 25 boarding gates in Terminals A-East and A-West. This is to support the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) process for international departures. The facial biometric technology has been designed to validate passengers’ identities by comparing their live photo with the […]
Brussels Airlines Kicks Off 2023 With First SAF Delivery Via Nato Pipeline
On January 1, the first batch of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) was delivered to Brussels Airport in Belgium. The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) pipeline that supplies kerosene to Brussels Airlines and Airport will also transport SAF through the same system. this represents a significant milestone towards increasing the use of sustainable fuels to minimize […]
Bringing airport accessibility to higher grounds
December 3 of each year marks the International Day of People with Disabilities and an opportunity to reflect on the importance of building a more accessible and inclusive air transport ecosystem. Travellers are not always aware of what goes on behind the scenes and it is worth highlighting how airports have been working with airlines […]
Miami Airport reaches high for cargo capacity
Miami International Airport (MIA) is adopting a vertical approach to meeting air cargo capacity demand as it contends with limited space. The airport’s “Vertically Integrated Cargo Community” project envisions a five-storey storage warehouse which is expected to more than double its current cargo capacity. Expected to break ground next year, the estimated five-year project will […]
