Basic Economy Fares "“ Revenue optimization strategy
Recently, AerolatinNews had the opportunity to interview international consultant and IATA external instructor, René Armas, concerning a major airline industry trend – Basic Economy Fares. They are not only already rolled out in the US domestic market but also being tested globally by a number of network and discounter carriers. The executive focused on product […]
The CEO of the oldest airline in the world explains the major mistake the industry made 20 years ago
In continuous operation since 1919, KLM Royal Dutch is the oldest airline in the world. It’s a venerable brand known for its service and iconic blue planes. Since 2014, Pieter Elbers has been the man tasked with leading the Dutch national airline into the future. Elbers joined KLM in 1992 as an aircraft loading supervisor […]
Bali volcano erupts for the second time in a week, disrupting flights
Authorities have raised the threat alert for Mt Agung to its highest level, as fears of an imminent eruption from the Bali volcano led to the closure of the island"™s busy airport and the evacuation of people within 10km of the mountain. The Geological Agency of Indonesia today raised the alert level for the rumbling […]
Boeing seals $15.1 billion Emirates Airlines deal
Emirates Airline on Sunday renewed its aircraft buying spree, committing to purchase $15.1 billion worth of Boeing Co. 787 Dreamliners. Boeing bested Airbus in the competition to sell Emirates Airline, the world’s largest carrier by international traffic, new twin-engine long-haul planes. Emirates will buy 40 of Boeing’s new 787-10, the largest model in the family […]
LATAM Airlines Brazil To Offer Wi-Fi From 2018
LATAM Airlines Brazil has announced that it will offer in-flight internet access on domestic and regional routes from the first quarter of 2018. The onboard Wi-Fi service will be installed gradually on all aircraft that operate national flights within Brazil as well selected flights to other countries in Latin America, with the rollout expected to […]
United Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Provide Boarding Passes for Partner Airlines Through App
Chicago-based United Airlines announced that a new enhancement to their mobile app will now allow customers to receive boarding passes when connecting with United"™s airline partners. The functionality, which no other U.S. carrier offers, aims to make connections with the airline more seamless and further enhances United"™s award-winning app, which sees usage rate of 500 […]
Airlines around the world get ready for new US security rules from Thursday
New security measures including stricter passenger screening take effect on Thursday on all US-bound flights to comply with government requirements designed to avoid an in-cabin ban on laptops, airlines said. Airlines contacted by Reuters said the new measures, which could include short security interviews with passengers, would be in place by Thursday. They will affect […]
2036 Forecast Reveals Air Passengers Will Nearly Double to 7.8 Billion
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects 7.8 billion passengers to travel in 2036, a near doubling of the 4 billion air travelers expected to fly this year. The prediction is based on a 3.6% average Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) noted in the release of the latest update to the association"™s 20-Year Air Passenger […]
He was asked to fix a bankrupt airline. Instead, he changed the way we fly
In the history of airline pioneers, William Franke is a name most airline passengers have probably never heard. But the 80-year-old managing partner of Indigo Partners in Phoenix is considered by many industry experts as the man most responsible for the creation of the ultra-low-cost carrier in the U.S. His private equity group has invested […]
Trade association says airlines should not have to pay for biometric exit program
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) said that airlines should not be responsible for paying for the new biometric exit program. (Noticias relacionadas: TSA prueba filtros de seguridad con tecnología biométrica) Under the federal government"™s new proposal, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) would record the facial biometrics of passengers when they leave the United […]
