Guatemalteca TagAirlines prevé llegar al centro de México este año
En pleno proceso de transformación, la aerolínea regional de Guatemala TagAirlines recibió formalmente este martes la membresía como integrante de la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA) y su CEO, Julio Gamero, aseguró que el Aeropuerto Internacional Felipe Ángeles (AIFA) “es el candidato perfecto” para ampliar operaciones al centro de México, lo cual puede ocurrir […]
Passenger Demand Stays Strong in January
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel demand is continuing in 2023, based on January traffic results. Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 84.2% of January 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for January 2023 rose […]
Air Cargo Makes a Soft Start to 2023
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2023 global air cargo markets showing that air cargo demand declined as economic headwinds persist. Global demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTKs*), fell 14.9% compared to January 2022 (-16.2% for international operations). Capacity (measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers, ACTK) was up 3.9% compared to January […]
Peru’s “Anti Low-Cost” Bill Draws Criticism from Airlines: Here’s Why
The Peruvian Congress is moving forward with a bill that would involve state interference in the pricing policy of national and international airlines operating in the country, setting off alarm bells in the airline industry. This is Bill 2956/2022-CR, which was approved by the Transport Commission of the Congress of the Republic at the end […]
Building the diversity business case
It now has some 188 signatories, representing over 50% of IATA member airlines or some 55% of global traffic. Jane Hoskisson, IATA’s Director Talent, Learning, Engagement & Diversity, says a critical mass has been achieved. “Through these airlines, the industry is committed to increasing diversity in its workforce,” she says. “The focus is now on […]
Volaris ratifica su compromiso con el desarrollo equitativo de las mujeres
De acuerdo a un comunicado compartido por Volaris, en el marco del Día Internacional de la Mujer, la aerolínea, ratifica su compromiso con la inclusión y la diversidad, lo que se ha reflejado a través su cultura organizacional centrada en las personas, y que promueve acciones y políticas dirigidas a potenciar las habilidades y el […]
Airbus Colombia destaca la creciente presencia y liderazgo de mujeres en su equipo
En 2022, la Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA, por sus siglas en inglés) reportó que solo el 9% de las aerolíneas miembros de esta asociación tienen mujeres CEO’s. Además, que sólo 5% de los pilotos son mujeres, y que las mujeres representan cerca del 26% de los controladores aéreos y menos del 9% de […]
IATA Releases 2022 Airline Safety Performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk, compared to 2021 and to the five year average (2018-2022). From this year, the Safety Report has been re-invented as an online interactive resource rather than in static […]
Global Airline Community Challenges Legality of Mandatory Flight Reductions at Schiphol Airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines are mounting a legal challenge to the Dutch government’s sudden decision to reduce Schiphol airport’s capacity. Schiphol Airport is already restricted to 500,000 flights annually. The government’s decree would renege on that agreement, reducing Schiphol connectivity to 460,000 flights from November 2023. IATA and the global airline […]
Comunidad aérea mundial cuestiona la legalidad de la reducción obligatoria de vuelos en el aeropuerto de Schiphol
La Asociación de Transporte Aéreo Internacional (IATA) y las compañías aéreas presentaron un recurso contra la decisión del gobierno holandés de reducir la capacidad del aeropuerto de Schiphol. El aeropuerto de Schiphol está limitado a 500,000 vuelos anuales. El decreto del Gobierno renegaría de ese acuerdo, reduciendo la conectividad de Schiphol a 460,000 vuelos a […]
