United Airlines Explores Branding Change with New Colors
For many decades, United Airlines has centered its brand image on a single color. The iconic “rhapsody blue” is highly representative of this American airline, which has mostly stuck to this color along with the occasional white tone. Over the next few years, United will introduce three shades of blue, one purple, one gray, and […]
Frontier adds two Florida airports in 11-route expansion
Frontier Airlines is adding the Florida city of Sarasota to its route map as part of a broader 11-route expansion that also will return the carrier to Fort Lauderdale. Frontier’s flights from Sarasota (airport code SRQ) begin Dec. 10, when the “ultra-low-cost carrier” begins twice-weekly seasonal service to Cleveland (CLE). “This announcement brings the first […]
How Lufthansa is empowering passengers to self-manage disruption at the airport and in-flight
The very nature of the air transport industry means some level of disruption is inevitable. While a variety of factors – ranging from extreme weather conditions to security alerts – means disruption cannot be entirely eliminated, plans can be put in place to manage it and ensure that the impact on the passenger experience is […]
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, […]
Empresa suíça mantém interesse em Viracopos, mas põe prazo
A empresa suíça Zurich Airport, que detém a concessão dos aeroportos de Florianópolis, em Santa Catarina, e de Confins, em Minas Gerais, continua negociando a compra do aeroporto de Viracopos, em Campinas, interior de São Paulo. Segundo o presidente executivo do grupo suíço, Stefan Conrad, o prazo do grupo europeu para desenrolar a negociação e […]
Expanding San Antonio Airport receives $2million grant
The San Antonio International Airport will be awarded $2.36 million in infrastructure grants from the Federal Aviation Administration. “These Airport Improvement Program grants will ensure that a safer, more efficient San Antonio International Airport remains an economic engine and vital infrastructure component for its community,” said Secretary Chao. Money will go towards improvements for runways, […]
Venezuela’s Biggest Airport Is in Free Fall
In 1976, you could fly from Caracas, Venezuela, to Paris in six hours, crossing the Atlantic Ocean aboard Air France’s Concorde. Only France, Brazil, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and the United States were also regularly served by the futuristic supersonic aircraft. At the time, Venezuela’s oil-fueled economy was the richest in South America, and for […]
Orlando airport kicks off flights to another Brazilian destination
Orlando International Airport’s connection to South America has taken off on another direct flight. LATAM Airlines Group has begun new non-stop service from Orlando International Airport to Fortaleza, Brazil — a route that uses a Boeing 767, which can carry 220 passengers in economy and another 18 in business class. “Introducing non-stop service between exciting […]
The Fate of Mexico City’s New Airport Remains Uncertain
Mexico is poised to experience enormous growth in its tourism sector. The country has already broken records this year and the previous year and its trajectory is only expected to rise, however, there’s very real potential that this could be slowed without a new airport in Mexico City. The construction of the new airport is […]
Australian airport begins passport-free biometric check-in trials
Qantas passengers who travel through Sydney Airport will be among the first groups of travelers to use facial recognition in automated check-ins, bag drop, lounge access and plane boarding. The system will ultimately allow officials to process travelers quicker. Early trials which provide a glimpse into a seamless, passport-free future are currently underway, but their […]
