LATAM expects to reach 81% of operations in September and aims to end the year above 85%
LATAM group projects passenger operations of 81% for September (measured in available seat kilometers – ASK) compared to the same period in 2019 (in a pre-pandemic scenario), and projects to exceed 85% in terms of consolidated operational recovery for the close of 2022. LATAM expects to operate approximately 1,290 daily domestic and international flights during […]
United Airlines plans 26 more international routes in September, extends change fee waiver
United Airlines continues to gradually ramp back up its globe-spanning international route network, with eight long-haul routes set to begin or resume in September. The Star Alliance carrier is moving forward with plans to connect its Chicago O’Hare (ORD) base with both Hong Kong (HKG) and Tel Aviv (TLV), while also resuming a number of […]
Southwest extends Max cancellations through September
Southwest Airlines has extended the removal of the Boeing 737 Max from its flight schedules through 2 September, reflecting ongoing uncertainty on when the aircraft will be cleared to return to service. The Dallas-based carrier will cancel about 2.5% of its daily flights as a result of the latest extension. It had previously removed the […]
Aeromexico reports 1.715m in September 2018 passenger traffic
Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. (BMV: AEROMEX) has reported 1.715m passengers in September 2018, a 8.7% year-on-year compared with 1,579m in September 2017, the company said. International passenger numbers increased by 5.1%, from 586,000 in September 2017 to 616,000 in September 2018. Domestic passenger numbers increased by 10.7% from 993,000 in September 2017 to 1.099m […]
United Reports September 2018 Operational Performance
United Airlines (UAL) today reported September 2018 operational results. UAL’s September 2018 consolidated traffic (revenue passenger miles) increased 6.7 percent and consolidated capacity (available seat miles) increased 6.1 percent versus September 2017. UAL’s September 2018 consolidated load factor increased 0.5 points compared to September 2017. September Highlights Introduced a better boarding process at gates in […]
IATA: Cargo Growth Continues to Accelerate in September
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing an acceleration of demand in September. Measured by freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), volumes rose 5.2% compared to September last year, which is 0.8 percentage points ahead of the 4.4% average growth in demand reported for the year-to-date. Capacity grew by 3.8%. […]
