Alaska Airlines Asks Passengers to Bring Their Own Water Bottle
Alaska Airlines is slowly trying to ingratiate its passengers into a BYOB program. But not the kind of bottle you’re thinking of. The airline has launched #FillBeforeYouFly, a campaign designed to reduce single-use plastic bottles by asking passengers to bring their own reusable water bottles and fill them prior to the flight. “We’re passionate about […]
Air France rewarded for its travel experience
At the APEX (Airline Passenger Experience Association) EXPO trade show held from September 9 to 12, 2019 in Los Angeles, Air France has received the “FOUR STAR Global Airline 2020” award. This distinction rewards the travel experience that companies offer their customers. This trade show bringing together global air transport players is the largest event […]
Spirit Airlines Aims to Maximize Comfort and Legroom with Brand New Seats
Spirit Airlines has just announced the latest facet of its “Invest in the Guest” brand commitment by unveiling plans for new, more comfortable jet cabin seating that will maximize useable legroom. The announcement was made onstage at the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) EXPO. Spirit Airlines officials indicated that the carrier will share its plans […]
A Soft Start to the Peak Travel Period
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced slowing global passenger demand growth for July. Total revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs) rose 3.6%, compared to the same month in 2018. This was down from 5.1% annual growth recorded in June. All regions posted traffic increases. Monthly capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.2% and load […]
Canadians to benefit from expanded air transport agreement with Chile
From visiting friends and family, to getting goods to markets around the world, Canadians rely on a robust aviation industry with diverse international air services. Expanding Canada’s existing air transport relationships allows airlines to introduce more flight options and routes, which benefit passengers and businesses by providing greater choice and convenience. Today, the Honourable Marc […]
Solid Passenger Demand, Record Load Factor in June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for June 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose by 5.0% compared to June 2018. This was up slightly from the 4.7% year-over-year growth recorded in May. June capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.3%, and load […]
5% Growth For TAP Portugal In First Half Of 2019
Over the first six months of 2019, Portuguese flag carrier TAP Air carried almost eight million passengers, 4.8% higher than the year before. Growth was recorded in all network sectors apart from Central and South Atlantic, with particular success noted in North America. The carrier notes that some of its newest routes were launched partway […]
IAG ups second-quarter profit despite surge in fuel costs
IAG boosted operating profit 6.7% to €960 million ($1.06 billion) in the second quarter ended 30 June, which the European airline group’s chief executive hails as «a good performance» achieved «despite fuel-cost headwinds». Unit fuel cost was up 12.4%, or 6.3% at constant currency. Passenger unit revenue rose 3.1%, or 1.1% at constant currency, «benefiting […]
Interjet Airlines Celebrates 100 Million Passengers Milestone
Interjet Airlines welcomed its 100 millionth passenger on board last Tuesday. Margot Romano, from Mexico City, was anointed as Interjet Airlines 100 millionth passenger when she boarded her Mexico City to New York flight. To celebrate the milestone, Romano was awarded 100 round trip flights wherever Interjet flies. The flights can be shared with family […]
Stronger Regulation of Powerful Airports Needed to Protect Consumers: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the European Commission’s evaluation of the Airport Charges Directive (ACD) which highlights the need to further strengthen the Directive to protect consumers. Nearly 60% of passengers in Europe pass through just 25 airports. Many airports are able to charge prices that would otherwise not be achieved in a […]
