Aruba Airport Celebrates Inaugural Event for Avianca’s New Direct Seasonal Flight to Medellin
Aruba Airport recently hosted the inaugural event for its new direct, seasonal flight to Medellin, Colombia, operated by Avianca. This addition marks a significant expansion of Avianca’s services to the island, with the airline now offering four flights per week from Medellin (MED) on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays. Avianca announced its plans to expand […]
Aeromexico May 2024 Traffic Results
May Cumulative to May 2024 2023 Var vs2023 2024 2023 Var vs2023 Passengers (itinerary + charter, thousands) Domestic 1,529 1,451 5.3 % 7,015 7,024 -0.1 % International 653 539 21.2 % 3,250 2,687 20.9 % Total 2,182 1,990 9.6 % 10,265 9,711 5.7 % ASKs (itinerary + charter, millions) Domestic 1,648 1,577 4.5 % 7,459 7,768 -4.0 % International 3,169 2,717 16.6 % 15,731 […]
IATA Launches FueIIS: Advanced Fuel Efficiency Analytics Solution
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the launch of IATA FuelIS, an advanced analytics solution to optimize airline fuel consumption, using aggregated and anonymized flight and fuel data. «IATA FuelIS is a robust analytical tool for airlines to make both strategic and operational decisions to optimize fuel consumption, reduce fuel costs, and improve environmental performance. […]
IATA Timatic AutoCheck to Enhance Seamless Travel Experience for Star Alliance Customers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Star Alliance have agreed to enhance their long-standing relationship in the field of travel compliance solutions, with the Alliance adopting Timatic AutoCheck, the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel for its 26 member airlines. Timatic AutoCheck offers a streamlined and interactive experience enabling travelers, […]
JetBlue Announces Crew Base in San Juan as Puerto Rico’s Largest Airline Continues to Invest in the Island
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced plans to open a pilot and flight attendant crew base at Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, underscoring the airline’s commitment to growth and investment in the region. JetBlue, which offers its customers a unique combination of low fares and great service, is the largest carrier […]
Spirit Airlines to Open New Crew Base for Pilots at Newark Liberty International Airport
Spirit Airlines (NYSE: SAVE) announced the opening of a new crew base for Pilots at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) in September 2024, furthering the airline’s investments to enhance operational reliability. Spirit expects to locate approximately 200 Pilots in Newark initially, with additional supervisors and support functions to follow. Crew bases are the various airport […]
Airbus, Houston Airports, Center for Houston’s Future join forces to study feasibility of hydrogen hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Airbus, Houston Airports and the Center for Houston’s Future (CHF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to study the feasibility of a hydrogen hub at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Airports are at the forefront of leading the transition towards the decarbonization of operations across the entire value chain. Airbus’ “Hydrogen Hub at Airports» concept […]
LATAM Cargo adds new Europe-Brazil freighter service
LATAM Cargo is adding a new service between Europe and Brazil to target pharma, general cargo and automotive volumes. The service will operate with flights twice per week between Amsterdam, Brussels and Florianópolis utilising the carrier’s fleet of Boeing 767 freighters. The service will target imports into Brazil’s Santa Catarina region, LATAM said in a […]
Quito airport obtains Level 4+ ‘Transition’ in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program
Mariscal Sucre International Airport of Quito has reached a historic milestone by becoming the first airport in Latin America and the Caribbean to receive Level 4+ ‘Transition’ certification in the Carbon Footprint Accreditation Program for Airports, promoted by the Airports Council International (ACI). Thanks to the initiative of Corporación Quiport, the Mariscal Sucre International Airport […]
Quito Airport is recognized as the best in Latin America and the Caribbean in the category of 5 to 15 million passengers
Airports Council International (ACI) World, in partnership with the leading travel technology company, Amadeus, announced the best airports in customer experience around the world, chosen by passengers, through the renowned Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards, in which the Mariscal Sucre International Airport achieved recognition as the best airport in Latin America and the Caribbean in […]
