Royal Air Maroc, Brazil’s Gol Linhas Aereas sign codeshare agreement
Morocco’s carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) and Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aereas have signed a codeshare agreement, benefiting the two companies’ customers on international flights between Sao Paulo and Casablanca airports. The agreements covers domestic routes within Morocco from Casablanca to Marrakech, Agadir, Tinghir, Fez, Oujda, Nador, Ouarzazate, Laayoune, Errachidia, and Dakhla. Under the agreement, […]
American Airlines is ready to welcome nearly 8.3 million customers for Thanksgiving travel
American Airlines is ready for the Thanksgiving holiday and expects to welcome nearly 8.3 million customers across more than 77,000 flights. This comes on the heels of a strong fall travel season, when the airline canceled the fewest flights in the industry during October. “Thanks to the hard work of our 130,000 team members, we […]
Passengers Want Convenience and Technology to Improve Processes, Regional Preferences Diverging
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2024 Global Passenger Survey, revealing that travelers continue to prioritize convenience and speed. For a smoother travel experience, they are eager to use biometric identification and complete some travel processes before reaching the airport. «Passengers want flexibility and transparency when planning and booking travel, […]
United Airlines sees stronger profit, unveils $1.5 billion share buyback program
United Airlines (UAL.O), opens new tab forecast a stronger-than-expected profit in the current quarter on Tuesday, after third-quarter earnings topped Wall Street expectations on improved pricing power. In a sign of growing confidence in its business, the Chicago-based airline also announced a $1.5 billion share buyback program – its first since the COVID-19 pandemic. United […]
Trip.com receives IATA GoGlobal accreditation
Online travel platform Trip.com recently received the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) GoGlobal accreditation. IATA GoGlobal is the gold standard for travel agency validation and this marks a milestone that recognises Trip.com’s ability to operate and work with global airlines across multiple markets. This achievement follows Trip.com’s recent entry into IATA’s Strategic Partnership Program, strengthening […]
Transat A.T. Inc. Reports Results for the Third Quarter of Fiscal 2024
Transat A.T. Inc., a leisure travel reference worldwide, operating as an air carrier under the Air Transat brand, announced today its results for the third quarter ended July 31, 2024. «Transat’s third-quarter results reflect evolving market conditions and industry-wide pressure as recently indicated by other carriers. Demand for leisure travel remains healthy, as evidenced by […]
Delta extends Corporate Priority benefits to LATAM Airlines
Delta Air Lines is expanding its Global Corporate Priority benefits program to include LATAM Airlines, further enhancing the travel experience for business customers. This initiative marks another milestone in Delta’s commitment to offering unparalleled service and benefits to corporate travelers worldwide. Since becoming the first U.S. global airline to align benefits globally for its corporate […]
Chart of the Week: The Resurgence of Premium-Class Travel
Business and first-class (premium) passengers constitute a mere 3% of all travelers, yet they play a pivotal role in airlines’ revenue streams. Premium fares, which are approximately five times higher than economy fares on average, contribute significantly – about 15% – to passenger revenue (excluding ancillary income). Both premium and economy travel exhibit seasonal patterns […]
Travel & Tourism in Latin America Could Boost Region’s Economy by US$260BN Over the Next Decade
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with VFS Global, revealed that the Latin American (LATAM) Travel & Tourism sector could add nearly US$260BN to the region’s economy and create nearly eight million new jobs over the next 10 years. According to the report, ‘Unlocking Opportunities for Travel & Tourism Growth in LATAM’, […]
KLM Global Research Finds Travelers Priorities Shifted Post Covid But Still Varies in Key Markets
As travel will be at historic levels this summer accompanied with rising costs, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching its new brand platform Travel Well to promote and encourage meaningful travel to its 30.3 million passengers flying each year. KLM launched Travel Well to share the belief that travel is more than transportation. It is about making […]
