SAS and Air Europa expand global reach through new codeshare agreement
SAS and Air Europa have joined forces to enhance connectivity between Scandinavia and the Iberian Peninsula. This new codeshare partnership expands both airlines’ reach, providing SAS’ customers with access to 12 key destinations in Spain and Portugal, while Air Europa passengers benefit from SAS’ extensive Scandinavian network. SAS’ passengers will gain greater connectivity as the […]
Air connectivity rankings reflect long and short-run factors
Global air connectivity rankings have shifted noticeably over the past decade, influenced by both long-run trends and short-run developments. Long-term factors, such as demographics, incomes, and prices, drive air passenger demand and, consequently, air connectivity. Emerging markets and developing countries have experienced favorable changes in these factors, supporting their rise in the connectivity ranking. Notably, […]
Intelsat Selected by Air Canada for Expanded Fleet Connectivity
Air Canada and Intelsat, operator of one of the world’s largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of in-flight connectivity (IFC), announced an agreement for Intelsat to provide connectivity systems for nearly 100 additional aircraft across the airline’s fleet, including Intelsat’s new multi-orbit electronically steered array (ESA) antenna for aircraft in the airline’s […]
LATAM Group continues to improve its connectivity, reaching 143 destinations in May
LATAM Group reported updates on its operations for the coming weeks, highlighting the 143 destinations to be operated in the month, which, compared to May 2022, results in an increase of 7%. Other relevant news of the month are the announcements on the following routes: Lima – Iguazú, operated by LATAM Airlines Peru, with three […]
Air Cargo Growth Continues in January but at a Slower Pace
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in January 2022. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints, as well as a deterioration in economic conditions for the sector dampened demand. Note: We are returning to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise […]
Emirates announces interline partnership with Mexico´s Aeromar
Emirates and Aeromar have announced that they have entered into an interline partnership which will provide seamless connectivity for customers between destinations in Mexico and United States via Mexico City to Emirates’ global network. Through this interline partnership, customers will now be able to book tickets to fly to and from 12 destinations in Mexico […]
State of Yucatán Continues Proactive Campaign to Recover U.S. Connectivity
Yucatán’s Tourism Minister, Michelle Fridman Hirsch, continues to spearhead a proactive campaign to not only reestablish airport and cruise port connectivity but add new routes as part of the state’s Economic and Tourism Recovery Plan. Last week, it was announced that Yucatán has already seen the return of 100% of U.S. flights and the return […]
Inflight connectivity remains a long-term strategic driver, according to American Airlines and Aeroméxico
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way customers travel and airlines are finding new opportunities to reinvent themselves and their products. This week, FTE tuned in for a virtual thought-leadership session, hosted by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX), to hear how leaders from American Airlines, Aeroméxico and Viasat are adapting their inflight propositions to […]
Airbus-led alliance works on improved connectivity experience
The Seamless Air Alliance, an Airbus-led consortium of airlines, communications equipment manufacturers and operators of mobile networks and satellites, is working toward a technology demonstration for improved passenger connectivity experience this year. The Seamless Air Alliance aims at enabling every traveler to use his or her own device “to automatically connect to the Internet with […]
Safety, Connectivity, Blocked Funds, ATM & Human Capital Top Agenda for Africa
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted five priorities which must be addressed for aviation to deliver maximum economic and social benefits in Africa. These are: Enhancing safety efforts Enabling airlines to improve intra-Africa connectivity Unblocking airline funds Avoiding air traffic management re-fragmentation and over-investment Ensuring that Africa has the professionals it needs to support […]
