Passenger Demand Continues on Moderate Upward Path: IATA
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the same month last year, broadly unchanged from August’s performance. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.3%, and load factor climbed 0.4 percentage […]
Charlotte Douglas International Airport to begin Terminal Lobby Expansion
Expected to begin development in December 2019, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) will see its terminal lobby completely refurbished in a bid to increase levels of passenger satisfaction and improve the overall experience of those who visit the airport. The project was approved in late October 2019 by the Charlotte City Council and is expected […]
Gatwick trial targets 10% cut in boarding times
London Gatwick airport is conducting a trial to find the most efficient sequence to seat passengers, in a bid to reduce boarding times by 10%. Modelling indicates that boarding passengers by methods such as back row to front and window seats first could result in significant time savings, says the airport. The two-month trial is […]
Brazil upbeat about the potential of domestic low-cost carriers
Brazilian authorities are optimistic about low-cost carriers’ prospects in South America’s most populous country as regulatory changes and lower taxes have an impact on air travel in what is currently one of the most underserved nations in terms of aviation connectivity. By the end of 2019, Brazil expects to count 120 million air passengers, with […]
Hawaiian Q3 net income falls 16% as competition increases
Hawaiian Holdings, the parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, says net adjusted income fell 16% to $81.5 million in the third quarter of 2019 compared to the same period a year ago as increased competition weighed on airline’s results. Still, executives at the Honolulu-based carrier are optimistic the combination of its new “main cabin basic” fares, […]
More Control, Less Waiting – Top Priorities for Passengers: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2019 Global Passenger Survey showing that passengers are looking to technology to improve their travel experience. The survey acts as the voice of the passenger, providing objective and in-depth insights into the preferences and behaviors of air travelers around the world, helping to guide […]
Technology to Drive Advances in Passenger Experience and Infrastructure: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on governments and industry to work together to make the best use of modern technology to put the passenger at the center of the journey and to achieve greater efficiency from infrastructure. The call came during the opening address by Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s Director General and CEO, […]
Americans Overwhelmingly Opposed to Proposed Increase of Airport Traveler Tax
Americans are divided when it comes to many issues but a proposed increase of the airport traveler tax isn’t one of them. According to a survey of more than 1,600 registered voters nationwide conducted by Whitman Insight Strategies (WINS) this past summer, eight out of 10 Americans oppose efforts to increase the Passenger Facility Charge […]
FAA Will Test If US Airline Seats Are Too Small for Safe Evacuation
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will conduct evacuation tests to determine whether airline seats are too cramped to sufficiently evacuate passengers in the event of an emergency this fall. According to Reuters, the tests will involve 720 people over the course of 12 days in November. «Americans are getting bigger and seat size is important […]
TSA Testing Tablets to Enroll Travelers in PreCheck Program
To help get more travelers signed up for the TSA PreCheck program, Transportation Security Administration officials have rolled out a pilot program at a Baltimore airport that utilizes tablets to enroll passengers. TSA agents working at Baltimore Washington International-Thurgood Marshall Airport will use special tablets that save fingerprints and verify identification to sign up travelers […]
