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Integrating Domestic and International Departure Passenger Flows Could Save Millions and Streamline Travel

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a study showing substantial cost savings, operational efficiencies, passenger experience, and sustainability gains can be made by using biometric digital ID technology to manage the segregation of international and domestic departing passengers at airports where they are currently separated by physical barriers. The Domestic and International Passenger Integration Program (DIPIP) report (pdf) was a joint effort with AtkinsRéalis, an engineering services and project management company. “Regulatory requirements and technology limitations have meant that domestic and international departure passenger flows need to be physically separated at many airports. That’s no longer the case. Digital ID powered by biometrics can achieve the needed segregation without creating a physically separated flow with duplicated facilities [...]

2025-11-06T17:15:47+02:00November 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia to offer free high-speed WiFi to all customers

Source: Iberia The agreement between IAG and Starlink will enable the airline to provide high-speed connectivity on all its flights, both long and short haul This new satellite-based connectivity system offers a home-like internet experience, uninterrupted worldwide and free for all cabins: economy, premium economy, and business. Iberia is set to offer all its customers a new and improved onboard connectivity system. IAG, the airline’s parent group, has just signed a strategic alliance with Starlink, the world’s leading satellite internet provider developed by SpaceX. Thanks to this agreement, Iberia will offer high-speed WiFi service on all its flights, both long and short haul. The service will be free for all customers—economy, premium economy, and business—and represents a major leap forward [...]

2025-11-06T17:10:01+02:00November 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Update on the Government Shutdown from Scott Kirby CEO of United Airlines

Source: United Airlines Earlier today, the FAA and DOT directed every airline to reduce their schedules during the government shutdown, across 40 domestic airports. The FAA's goal is to relieve pressure on the aviation system so that we can all continue to operate safely. That is the FAA's highest priority, and ours as well. No matter what environment we're operating in, we will not compromise on safety. These reductions will start on Friday, November 7, and we will continue to make rolling updates to our schedule as the government shutdown continues so we can give our customers several days' advance notice and to minimize disruption for them and for all of you. United's long-haul international flying and our hub-to-hub flying will [...]

2025-11-06T17:07:38+02:00November 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results

Source: Air Canada Operating revenues of $5.774 billion, a decline of 5% versus last year Operating income of $284 million with operating margin of 4.9% and adjusted EBITDA* of $961 million with adjusted EBITDA margin* of 16.6% Net cash flows from operating activities of $813 million and free cash flow* of $211 million Robust momentum in bookings, positioning Air Canada to deliver solid results in the fourth quarter of 2025 Air Canada has reported its third quarter 2025 financial results. "We delivered a solid third quarter financial and operating performance, after adjusting for the labour disruption, which occurred at the peak of the summer season. We deeply regret that the disruption significantly affected our customers. The entire company worked extremely [...]

2025-11-05T20:13:54+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Porter Airlines celebrates the sun with first Toronto-Cancun flight

Source: Porter First flight operated by the airline to southern vacation market Porter Airlines is launching roundtrip service today between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Cancun, Mexico (CUN). This is the first flight operated by the airline outside of Canada and the U.S., and part of a significant expansion into southern markets that also includes the Caribbean and Central America. Porter provides all of its passengers with a distinct elevated economy experience, including free beer and wine served in glassware, as well as premium Canadian snacks, that have been part of its renowned passenger service for 19 years. The route is served with the 132-seat Embraer E195-E2 aircraft, featuring a two-by-two configuration, which means no middle seat on any [...]

2025-11-05T19:21:30+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TUI Fly Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Aruba

Source: Aruba Airport To mark this anniversary, the airline scheduled a Special Celebration Flight This year marked a special milestone for TUI Fly Netherlands as the airline celebrates 20 years of connecting the Netherlands and Aruba. To commemorate this two-decade partnership between the Netherlands and our “One Happy Island,” TUI hosted a special “Feestvlucht” (celebration flight) on Monday, November 3, 2025 — just ahead of the official anniversary. The celebration began at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where passengers enjoyed a festive send-off event before boarding.Travelers on the commemorative flight experienced a joyful atmosphere from gate to cabin, complete with surprises along the journey. Twenty Years of Connection and Shared Growth  Since the start of its operations in November 2005, TUI Fly [...]

2025-11-05T19:52:19+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

United Airlines Launches MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card that Earns Miles for Spending and Saving

Source: United Airlines This new card allows MileagePlus members to earn miles through everyday purchases and qualifying account balances Available now with no monthly fees with an average daily account balance of $2,000 or greater, MileagePlus members can open the debit rewards card at UnitedDebitRewards.com United Airlines today announced a new MileagePlus® Debit Rewards Card that offers cardmembers additional ways to earn miles through spending and saving – designed to make flying the world's largest airline* even more rewarding. As part of the launch, for a limited time, new MileagePlus® Debit Rewards cardmembers can earn a 10,000-mile bonus after approval and making qualifying purchases.** Powered by Galileo, SoFi's Tech Platform, the new Visa debit card combines the convenience of debit [...]

2025-11-04T18:54:53+02:00November 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Airlines’ September 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 9.7%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 0.3% from August 2025

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' September 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.514 billion gallons of fuel, 9.7% less fuel than in August 2025 (1.677 billion gallons) and 1.2% less fuel than September 2024 (1.532 billion gallons). The cost per gallon of fuel in September 2025 ($2.304) was up 0.8 cent (0.3%) from August 2025 ($2.296) and down 2.3 cents (1.0%) from September 2024 ($2.327). Total September 2025 fuel expenditure ($3.49B) was down 9.4% from August 2025 ($3.85B) and down 2.2% from September 2024 ($3.56B).     Fuel consumed by U.S. airlines (total) scheduled service:        September 2024   1.53 billion [...]

2025-11-04T18:51:26+02:00November 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Korean Air becomes new A350F customer

Source: Airbus Korean Air has become a new customer for the world’s only all-new large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A350F. “Korean Air is one of the world’s largest cargo operators,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “The decision to add the A350F to its fleet is therefore a very significant endorsement of the aircraft’s unique capabilities. The A350F will bring Korean Air the most efficient solution in the large freighter segment.” The A350F features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers. Over 70% of the airframe is made [...]

2025-11-04T18:48:56+02:00November 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

TAP is Europe’s best Airline to Africa and South America

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal received two awards in Sardinia, Italy, at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA 25) ceremony, as Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America. Sofia Lufinha, TAP's Chief Customer Officer, received the trophies on behalf of the Company and considers that "these awards reflect the importance of the South American and African markets for TAP Air Portugal and the continuous work we have developed to strengthen this position. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary this year, at TAP we work every day to make the airline better and better and to continue to serve our customers in the best possible way." To Africa, TAP has 85 weekly flights from Porto and [...]

2025-11-03T20:02:05+02:00November 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|