After Challenging Year, Improvement Expected for 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of $29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of $25.9 billion expected in 2019 (revised downward from a $28 billion forecast in June). If achieved, 2020 will mark the industry’s 11th consecutive year in the black. […]
New Terminal One at JFK Airport receives approval of proposed lease
The New Terminal One project at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) has entered the next phase of progress after receiving approval from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s board to enter into a lease agreement to design, construct, finance, operate and maintain the redevelopment of the current terminal. The new facility […]
Record-setting air travel expected for Thanksgiving
A record 31.6 million passengers will travel on US airlines during the Thanksgiving holiday period, according to a forecast by Airlines For America, an US airline trade organization. That’s up 3.7% from last year. Sunday, December 1 is expected to be the busiest travel day ever for the US airline industry, with 3.1 million passengers […]
One ID: Creating a truly seamless passenger experience by facilitating trust
According to IATA, in order to reduce repetitive identity checks and create a seamless flow, its One ID concept seeks to introduce a robust, integrated identity management across the end-to-end passenger process that allows an individual to assert their identity online or in person. This should be done to the required level at every process […]
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 […]
