American Airlines Sees Strong International Market In Summer 2023
American Airlines will resume seven long-haul international routes for its northern hemisphere summer 2023 season schedule, as well as boosting frequencies on other international services already operating. In the summer 2023 season, the oneworld carrier will open flights between Charlotte (CLT) in North Carolina and both Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Frankfurt (FRA). The […]
Headwinds Continue to Affect Air Cargo Demand in October
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2022 global air cargo markets showing that headwinds continue to affect air cargo demand. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 13.6% compared to October 2021 (-13.5% for international operations). Capacity was 0.6% below October 2021. This was the first year-on-year contraction since April […]
Avianca Cargo redefines its product portfolio and launches 3 new shipment services
Latin American carrier, Avianca Cargo announced a renewed product portfolio and the launch of 3 new speed service levels: Priority, Standard, and Standby. These new shipment services intend to offer a tailor-made and flexible service to cargo customers. “In Avianca Cargo, we continue transforming our business focused on improving our customer’s experience. We want to […]
WestJet To Place Code On 20 KLM Routes From Amsterdam
Canada’s WestJet reached an accord with KLM to add its code to 20 of the Dutch carrier’s European routes from Amsterdam (AMS). The commencement of the codesharing will coincide with the restart of the Calgary (YYC)-based carrier’s YYC-AMS service from Nov. 14. The route will be operated 3X-weekly with a Boeing 787. WestJet passengers will […]
Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Further Modernize Fleet
Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier is expanding its 737 MAX fleet with an order for 52 airplanes, exercising options for an additional 42 737-10 and 10 737-9 jets. With the order, the airline is advancing its efforts to build one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the industry. […]
Spirit Announces Stockholder Approval of Merger Agreement with JetBlue
Spirit Airlines, Inc. («Spirit» or the «Company») (NYSE:SAVE) today announced that its stockholders approved the merger agreement with JetBlue Airways Corporation («JetBlue») (NASDAQ: JBLU). Based on the preliminary voting results provided by the independent inspector of election at the special meeting of stockholders held today, more than 50% of the outstanding shares of Spirit common […]
Air Canada Cargo Continues to Enhance its Digital Offering With the Addition of CargoWise eBooking Platform
Air Canada Cargo announced that it has become the first North American carrier to join the CargoWise platform as it continues to enhance its digital capabilities. The integration of CargoWise as an eBooking platform will allow customers to have real-time access to schedules, pricing, and booking. As Canada’s largest air cargo provider, Air Canada Cargo […]
American To Launch 13th Mexico Route From Phoenix
American Airlines will add service between its Phoenix (PHX) hub and Monterrey (MTY), Mexico, in January. The route has not been served by any carrier since 2004, according to PHX. From Jan. 10, 2023, American regional subsidiary Envoy Air will operate daily PHX-MTY flights with a 76-seat Embraer E175 aircraft. “Mexico is Phoenix’s number one […]
Air Cargo Tracks Near Pre-COVID Levels
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2022 global air cargo markets showing that demand continued to track at near pre-pandemic levels in July (-3.5%), but below July 2021 performance (-9.7%). Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Global demand, measured […]
Air Canada Cargo Becomes First Canadian Carrier to Approve Envirotainer Releye RLP and RAP Containers
Air Canada Cargo will be the first Canadian operator to use the new live monitored, temperature-controlled certified aircraft containers, the Envirotainer Releye RLP and larger RAP, as part of the AC Absolute solution. The Releye RLP and RAP containers are designed to meet the strictest requirements in pharmaceutical air freight. With their unsurpassed 170 hours […]
