American Airlines 3Q profit falls on higher costs, storms
American Airlines said Thursday that third-quarter profit fell on higher costs and the effect of three hurricanes, but it sees stronger pricing power ahead. The airline predicted that a key measure of prices would be stronger in the fourth quarter than it was in the third because of improving demand for both business and leisure […]
IATA and ACI Launch New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT)
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in collaboration with Airports Council International (ACI) have launched the New Experience in Travel and Technologies (NEXTT) initiative. In light of the projected doubling of air travel demand by 2036, new on-ground concepts are, and increasingly will be required to optimize the use of emerging technologies, processes and design […]
Passengers Want Technology to Give Them More Control Over Their Travel Experience
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the results of its 2017 Global Passenger Survey (GPS) which revealed that passengers expect technology to give them more personal control over their travel experience. Based on 10,675 responses from around the globe, the survey provided insight into what passengers want from their air travel experience. Topping the […]
Air Calédonie elige Zenith® ,el PSS de TTI para respaldar su crecimiento.
Air Calédonie anunció que ha migrado exitosamente a Zenith®, el PSS (Passenger Service System) desarrollado por TTI (Travel Technology Interactive). El Sr. Samuel Hnepeune, CEO de Air Calédonie , declaró: «La migración a Zenith® ha sido ejemplar en todos los aspectos. Los equipos de TTI han trabajado incesantemente y en perfecta colaboración con los equipos […]
It"™s confirmed: Southwest Airlines will fly to Hawaii
Since the airline started to take delivery of new Boeing 737MAX 8 aircraft, there has been widespread speculation that it would use the planes "“ which can fly 500 nautical miles farther than its 737-800s "“ to begin service. And now the company has announced its intention to do just that. Southwest said it will […]
Aerolineas Argentinas Pushes into North America
Aerolineas Argentinas launched a promotional push to extend its reach into North America, using its codeshare relationship with Delta as a springboard to penetrate the American airline market. The Argentinean airline has decided this is its big moment"”time for Argentina to break wide open in the American travel market. There are many reasons to believe […]
OAG"™s On-time Performance Star Ratings Highlight North America"™s Most On-Time Airlines and Airports
OAG, the global leader in flight information, has released its On-time Performance (OTP) Star Ratings, accrediting the top airlines and airports around the world for superior performance. Delta Air Lines once again demonstrated on-time excellence, finishing as the only legacy carrier to achieve 4 stars. Among North American airlines, Delta trailed only Hawaiian Airlines "“ […]
Copa Airlines welcomed as DIA’s newest airline
Copa Airlines was celebrated as Denver’s newest airline at a branding event Wednesday morning. Denver Mayor Michael Hancock welcomed Copa Airlines and its CEO Pedro Heilbron to the Mile High City. Copa Airlines will operate nonstop service to Panama City’s Tocumen International Airport from Denver International Airport beginning December 11. The airline will fly four […]
More than 7% increase in Air Travel Compared to Last Year 2017 Edition of IATA World Air Transport Statistics Released
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2016 showing that system-wide, airlines carried 3.8 billion passengers on scheduled services last year, an increase of 7% over 2015, representing an additional 242 million air trips. This information is included in the 2017 edition of the IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS), the […]
Centroamérica Travel Market abre sus puertas para promover el turismo regional ante Europa
La feria turística Centroamérica Travel Market (CATM) que se celebra en El Salvador del 3 al 8 de octubre abrió sus puertas con el objetivo de vender a la región como un destino turístico único. Es la segunda vez que El Salvador se hace sede de este evento, pero por primera vez unirán esfuerzos para […]
