Alexandre de Juniac: The Need for Reform
"‹We are headed for an infrastructure crisis. Many of the world"™s airports are operating at or beyond their design capacity. The provision of air navigation services in major markets like the United States, Europe and China is struggling to keep pace with the technical capabilities to manage demand at optimum efficiency. And we don"™t see […]
OAG Punctuality League 2018 Reveals Global On-time Performance Results for Airlines and Airports
OAG, the global leader in flight information, has released the results of the OAG Punctuality League 2018, the industry"™s most comprehensive annual ranking of on-time performance (OTP) for the world"™s airlines and airports. The report examines aviation data from January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017. Among the biggest winners was Delta Air Lines, which […]
International Airlines Group to buy Niki assets
International Airlines Group (IAG) is to buy assets of the Austrian airline NIKI, which was formerly part of the Air Berlin group, for €20 million and provide liquidity to NIKI of up to €16.5 million. The transaction is being made by a newly formed subsidiary of Vueling which will be incorporated as an Austrian company […]
Alexandre de Juniac: The Business of Freedom
"‹Air travel takes on a special character at this time of year. There are noticeably fewer business travelers. And airports and planes are filled with people traveling for leisure. Some are reuniting with families to spend the holidays together after working abroad. Others are returning from studies. Still others are taking the opportunity of the […]
Low-cost airline Norwegian approved to operate in Argentina
Argentina on Monday authorized low-cost airline Norwegian to fly about 60 aircraft in the country, opening 72 local and 80 international routes to the company starting next year in a move the government said would generate 3,200 direct jobs in Argentina. In its official daily gazette, the Argentine government announced that Norwegian will have access […]
These 7 Airports Have the Happiest Travelers in America (USA)
Have you ever watched businesspeople and families waltzing through the airport smiling and thought to yourself, Why do they look so damn happy? When you"™re waking up at 3 a.m. to head to the airport for your flight, spending $10 for an airport beer, or heading out to visit your in-laws, you"™ll probably associate your […]
Air Canada Announces U.S. Expansion to Three New Destinations
Canadian flag carrier Air Canada has announced six new international routes for its regional division, Air Canada Express, which will be serving three new destinations. The new routes include new service to America cities such as Omaha, San Francisco, Sacramento, Baltimore, Providence, and Pittsburgh. The first of the new service will begin May 1, 2018, […]
FAA pushed to protect airspace from rogue drones
As private and commercial drones take to the skies in increasing numbers, legislators want the Federal Aviation Administration to improve air safety without stalling commercial innovation. Incidents involving unmanned aerial systems and larger aircraft have become more common. At a Nov. 29 hearing of the House Transportation Committee’s Aviation Subcommittee, Chairman Rep. Frank LoBiondo (R-N.J) […]
Southwest Takes Customer Service Seriously "” Airline Innovation Report
The Skift Airline Innovation Report is our weekly newsletter focused on the business of airline innovation. We will look closely at the technological, financial, and design trends at airlines and airports that are driving the next-gen aviation industry. We provide insights on need-to-know developments in passenger experience, ancillary services, revenue management, loyalty, technology, marketing, airport […]
ACI-NA calls for airport infrastructure upgrade
Members of Airports Council International North America"™s (ACI-NA) Beyond the Runway coalition have called for the modernisation and enhancement of airport infrastructure. A total of 51 members of the coalition have sent a letter urging Congress to advance the major provisions previously approved by the Senate Appropriations Committee that would help improve aviation infrastructure across […]
