Copa Airlines expands to daily service between Panama and Tampa
Starting next month, Copa Airlines will expand to daily service between Tampa and Panama, up from four days a week. «Having flights from Panama seven days a week makes it easier for our Latin American guests to come enjoy our world-famous beaches, museums, nightlife and amusement parks,» said Tampa International Airport"™s CEO Joe Lopano. «The […]
The Best and Worst Airlines and Airports of 2018
Last summer, on a bucket list trip through Southern Africa, I took a total of six flights with South African Airways. On the first one, a 15-hour trip from New York"™s JFK Airport to Johannesburg, my air vent and seat-back screens were both broken. On my next five flights, the situation was only marginally better. […]
Aviation Leaders at the 2018 IATA Annual General Meeting Want to Ease Logistical Tension with International Travel
This week, IATA"™s 74th Annual General Meeting took place in Sydney, Australia and more than 1,000 leaders gathered together to hear about new innovations and look at ongoing challenges facing the airline industry. Some of the key topics discussed at this year"™s meeting included airport privatization, protectionist barrier reform, and how data and connectivity continue […]
Strengthen Economic Regulation of Australia"™s Airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for economic regulation of airports in Australia to be strengthened. «At a time when we have an infrastructure crisis globally, Australia has a good story to tell. The plans for a new airport at Badgerys Creek are encouraging, as are efforts for cooperation between civil and military […]
¿Podrá Colombia triplicar su tráfico aéreo a 2030?
Con una tasa de crecimiento sostenida de entre 7 % y 8 %, el país podría alcanzar los 94 millones de pasajeros anuales en poco más de una década. El desarrollo de infraestructura será clave para lograrlo. El tema de la posición estratégica de Colombia entre dos océanos y en medio de un gran continente, […]
Strengthen Economic Regulation of Australia"™s Airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called for economic regulation of airports in Australia to be strengthened. «At a time when we have an infrastructure crisis globally, Australia has a good story to tell. The plans for a new airport at Badgerys Creek are encouraging, as are efforts for cooperation between civil and military […]
Dubai Airports, ACI and IATA sign MoU on smart security initiative
Dubai International (DXB), Dubai World Central (DWC) operator Dubai Airports and Dubai Police General Department of Dubai Security have signed a memorandum of understanding with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airports Council International (ACI) to become part of their joint initiative on smart security. The smart security programme will focus on better utilisation […]
Juan Santamaria Airport in Costa Rica First in the Region to Receive Airport Carbon Accreditation
The Juan Santamaria International Airport became the first airport in Central America to get the Airport Carbon Accreditation in Mapping level, which is awarded by the Airports Council International and ratifying the commitment of the airport administrator, AERIS, with Costa Rica and the environment. "The Airport Carbon Accreditation is empowering Airport"™ efforts to make further […]
Air Traffic Control Strike in Italy to See 721 Flights Canceled
An eight-hour strike by air traffic controllers and ground crew affecting Rome"™s airports on Tuesday would see 721 flights canceled throughout Italy, according to the country"™s civil aviation authority ENAC. The strike would affect regional airports in Lazio, Emilia Romagna, Calabria, Marche, Umbria, Abruzzo, Apulia and Basilicata from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. ENAC said […]
Vinci expands reach in US, buys airports of Airports Worldwide
Vinci announced Tuesday the acquisition of the airport portfolio of the American company Airports Worldwide, which allows it to continue its expansion in a fast-growing sector and to gain a foothold in the United States. The operation, the financial terms of which have not been communicated, will allow the French group of construction and concessions […]
