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Passenger Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean Exceeds Expectations in 2025

Source: ACI-LAC The results reflect the strong contribution of several markets. The Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) announces that passenger traffic in the region, between January and September 2025, performed above projections. Preliminary data for the period show growth of 5.43% compared to the same interval in 2024, surpassing the initial annual forecast of 4.1%. The results reflect the strong contribution of several markets. Argentina leads with an expansion of 13.5%, followed by Brazil (+8.87%), Panama (+8%), and Peru (+7.1%). Mexico, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Chile, and Colombia also maintain a positive trajectory, reinforcing regional dynamism. International traffic remains a pillar of recovery and expansion, with growth of 4.9% during the period. Cargo transport also showed consistent progress, [...]

2025-11-25T05:07:06+02:00November 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

In a season of strain, Houston Airports showed its heart

Source: Houston Airports As federal employees went weeks without pay, staff across Houston Airports organized a systemwide relief effort built on precision, coordination and care. When the federal government shutdown stretched through October and into November, the operational impact at airports was immediate and unavoidable. TSA officers, FAA personnel and other federal employees continued to report to their posts without pay. At George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Ellington Airport (EFD), the response from Houston Airports staff was swift, organized and entirely employee-driven. The approach was straightforward, according to Sherwin Seyjagat. “The intent is to highlight the spirit of collaboration and support that defines Houston Airports,” he wrote in one of his first emails to [...]

2025-11-25T03:03:19+02:00November 25th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

IATA calls for clarity, dialogue and flexibility after the temporary suspension of air operations in Venezuela

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on the various authorities and stakeholders involved in the current security assessment of the Venezuelan airspace to better cooperate and provide clarity to the airlines operating in the Maiquetía Flight Information Region (FIR). This follows the decision by airlines to suspend flights because of safety advisories issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 21 November 2025 and by Spanish authorities on 24 November 2025, both warning of potential risks to civil aviation and recommending avoiding overflights of afore-mentioned airspace. IATA emphasizes that these suspensions are temporary measures, adopted after rigorous risk analysis to ensure the safety of passengers, crews and aircraft, in accordance with the international standards established [...]

2025-11-25T01:58:20+02:00November 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet expands transatlantic and domestic network with direct flights to Portugal and Spain from Atlantic Canada

Source: WestJet WestJet increases presence in Nova Scotia with four new summer routes from Halifax Stanfield International Airport Destinations such as Lisbon and Madrid are part of this expansion WestJet announced a major expansion of its leisure travel network, reinforcing Halifax's role as a critical transatlantic bridge and a dynamic gateway for both domestic and international travel. The airline's latest news introduces three new transatlantic destinations including Lisbon, Portugal (LIS), Madrid, Spain (MAD) and Copenhagen, Denmark (CPH), growing WestJet's total transatlantic network from Halifax to nine connections and further enhancing connectivity for travellers on both sides of the Atlantic. New service between Detroit, Michigan (DTW) and Halifax (YHZ) marks expanded transborder service planned for Summer 2026. "WestJet is proud to [...]

2025-11-25T03:16:13+02:00November 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026

Source: ACI World ASQ 2026 Global Traveller Survey Report Global Traveller Survey uncovers rising demand for more human, personalised, and engaging airport experiences Airports Council International (ACI) World reveals key trends shaping air travel in 2026 with the launch of its latest Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Global Traveller Survey. The data shows rising demand for human-centred, personalized, and memorable airport experiences. This means moving beyond transactional interactions to create experiences that connect with passengers’ emotions, values, and well-being—reducing anxiety, building trust, and enhancing comfort throughout the journey. The sixth edition of ACI World’s flagship report draws on insights from 4,125 travellers across 30 countries. The report provides a global benchmark for understanding long-term shifts in traveller attitudes and behaviours—helping airports anticipate and [...]

2025-11-25T02:41:15+02:00November 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Virgin Atlantic expands Caribbean connectivity with new and enhanced partnerships

Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic launches a new interline partnership with InterCaribbean Airways and expands its agreement with Caribbean Airlines, connecting customers to over 33 destinations across the Caribbean New partnership complements the airline’s inter-island flying, connecting customers to and from Barbados onto Grenada and St.Vincent and the Grenadines on its newest aircraft, the Airbus A330-900neo Travellers can now enjoy seamless journeys with Through Check-In, allowing their bags to be checked through to their final island destination across all partner airlines Virgin Atlantic is strengthening its commitment to the Caribbean, unveiling new and expanded partnerships that give customers even more choice and flexibility when exploring the region. Virgin Atlantic has launched a new interline agreement with InterCaribbean Airways, offering seamless connections to 11 stunning destinations [...]

2025-11-24T19:41:53+02:00November 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta’s newest ways to cross the Atlantic next summer

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is gearing up for its biggest transatlantic schedule yet and setting the stage for an unforgettable summer 2026. Over the past several months, Delta has charted new routes, strengthened key U.S. gateways and enhanced premium touches onboard and on the ground. This momentum defines Delta’s biggest transatlantic schedule yet and sets the stage for an unforgettable summer 2026. The summer lineup: Seven new ways to explore Europe Delta has been steadily adding new pins to the map for next summer, and the full summer 2026 lineup now offers an entirely fresh menu of travel options. Whether customers are chasing history, sunshine or seaside aperitivo hour, there’s a Delta flight for every kind of adventure. Boston [...]

2025-11-24T19:35:03+02:00November 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

EASA and IATA Announce Collaboration Regarding Air Travel Emissions Calculations

Source: IATA   The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore synergies between the European Union Flight Emissions Label and IATA’s existing environmental data management ecosystem–IATA’s EcoHub and the IATA CO2 Connect calculator. The goal is to streamline processes across the industry to make CO2 emissions data visible and consistent for passengers at the time of booking their flights. The Flight Emissions Label stems from a regulation launched by the European Union in 2024, under the responsibility of EASA. This provides a trustworthy framework for airlines to share flight emissions data with passengers transparently. The EcoHub by IATA is a comprehensive system for airline sustainability data management, [...]

2025-11-24T20:05:03+02:00November 24th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TAP Air Portugal posts profit of €126 million in the third quarter

Source: TAP Positive net income of €126 million in the third quarter and €55 million in the first nine months of 2025. Operating revenues up to September amounted to EUR 3,281.3 million. Highlights for the growth in the third quarter of 64% in Maintenance revenues. Load Factor in the quarter grows 1.7 percentage points to 87.9%. TAP recorded a positive net profit of 126 million euros in the third quarter of this year and made a profit of 55.2 million in the first nine months of 2025. Until September (9M25), TAP carried a total of 12.7 million passengers, which represents an increase of 2.9% compared to the same period in 2024 (9M24). The number of flights operated registered a slight [...]

2025-11-24T19:47:51+02:00November 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TSA is prepared to screen more than 3 million Thanksgiving travelers

Source: TSA This holiday season, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is expecting to screen more than 17.8 million people from Tuesday, Nov. 25 to Tuesday, Dec. 2, with over 3 million just on Sunday, November 30th. "We are projecting that the Sunday after Thanksgiving will be one of the busiest travel days in TSA history," said Adam Stahl, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy TSA Administrator. "Thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem, America is entering a Golden Age of Travel as record numbers of holiday travelers are taking to the skies. The majority of TSA's Top 10 Travel Days have happened since President Trump took office. We are extremely grateful for the tireless work of our TSA Officers, [...]

2025-11-24T19:28:44+02:00November 24th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|