IATA: Air Transport Generates 1.1M Jobs in Brazil
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced new data showing that aviation and aviation-induced tourism support 1.1 million jobs and contribute $32.9 billion to Brazil"™s GDP, an amount equivalent to 1.4% of the country"™s GDP. These findings are among the highlights of "˜The Importance of Air Transport in Brazil"™ study conducted by Oxford Economics on […]
Cathay Pacific Airways and Lufthansa Group agree on cooperation
Cathay Pacific Airways, the Hong Kong"“based airline, and the Lufthansa Group, Europe"™s leading airline group, will offer their passengers selected flights under their partner"™s flight number in the future (code-sharing). For Lufthansa Group customers, this will significantly improve the connections available from Hong Kong towards Australia and New Zealand. A corresponding agreement was signed today […]
United commits to a lower carbon footprint during the coming year than its American and Delta rivals
United Airlines has pledged it will have a lower gross carbon footprint this year than its two main US rivals, Delta and American, as part of its 2017 Global Performance Commitment to corporate account customers. If the airline fails to meet the target then it will compensate eligible accounts in the form of United Services […]
DFW Airport"™s new-look Terminal A complete as $2.7 billion redevelopment continues
The customer-facing renovation work in Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport"™s Terminal A is now complete, marking a milestone in the ongoing $2.7 billion Terminal Renewal and Improvement Program (TRIP). Improved facilities include parking, ticketing, security and concessions, which the airport says are all "designed to serve 21st century air traveller". The renovation work has […]
Arrives in Marrakech for COP22
Leo, the innovative baggage robot developed by air transport IT provider SITA, is in Marrakech for the COP22 climate talks taking place in the city from 7-18 November 2016. Leo, is being hosted by Royal Air Maroc, Morocco"™s national carrier. Leo will be on display in the main COP22 convention centre in Bab Ighli from […]
Passengers Want to Avoid Travel Hassles with Technology IATA Survey Reveals New Air Transport Trends
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2016 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which showed that passengers are looking for technology to improve their travel experience. Based on 6,920 responses from around the globe, the survey provided insight into what passengers want from their air travel experience. Topping the list were: Arriving […]
Meeting Passenger Expectations: Distribution, Airport Processes, Onboard Connectivity Top Agenda at WPS
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2016 World Passenger Symposium (WPS) will focus on key initiatives that are transforming the passenger experience. These include distribution and payments, airport processes, onboard connectivity, and baggage handling. The conference will open with two high-level speeches. Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline will set the […]
Star Alliance commits to major baggage and self-service investments to help create more seamless travel experience
Star Alliance has announced that it will invest in multi-million dollar technology projects to help improve and align back-end systems for its 28 member airlines, which will help to create more seamless travel experiences for passengers. An Alliance IT hub for baggage will be created and is scheduled to enter operation by the end of […]
SITA’S baggage robot lends passengers a hand at Gineva Airport
Passengers arriving at Geneva Airport in the past few days have received help with their bag drop from Leo, an innovative baggage robot developed by air transport IT provider SITA, which is being trialed outside the airport"™s Terminal 1. Leo is a fully autonomous, self-propelling baggage robot that has the capacity to check in, print […]
Airlines significantly improbe baggage handling in 2015
The airline industry"™s focus on improving baggage management is showing strong results with 2015 baggage mishandling rates dropping to their lowest ever. According to the SITA Baggage Report 2016, released today, the rate of mishandled bags was 6.5 bags per thousand passengers in 2015, down 10.5% from the previous year, less than half the rate […]
