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Air Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean Maintains Growth Trajectory with a 5% Increase in 2025
Source: ACI-LAC Preliminary data compiled by ACI-LAC shows Argentina leading in relative growth while Brazil consolidates its regional leadership. The Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has released preliminary air traffic data for the region in 2025, [...]
Air Canada discloses order for eight Airbus A350-1000s
Source: Airbus Air Canada has disclosed a firm order for eight Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, marking a pivotal upgrade to the airline’s long-haul fleet strategy with an additional commitment to Airbus widebody aircraft. The order was listed as undisclosed in November [...]
November 2025 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Down 2.9% from the Same Month Last Year
Source: US DOT U.S. airlines carried 74.8 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in November 2025, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, November enplanements are down 1.4% from October and down 4.3% [...]
TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID now available at Miami International Airport (MIA)
Source: TSA (As of Feb. 10, 2026) The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), in partnership with Miami International Airport (MIA) and participating airlines, is proud to announce the availability of TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID at Miami International Airport in the North, [...]
TAP Air Portugal announces new international route to São Luís, Brazil
Source: TAP Two weekly flights between Lisbon and the capital of Maranhão state starting in October 2026. São Luís becomes the 15 Brazilian city served by direct TAP flights, consolidating its position as the European airline with the largest presence [...]
High Five is live: tens of thousands of Flying Club members receive instant points reward from Virgin Atlantic
Source: Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic has launched High Five, a new Flying Club initiative that rewards members for choosing the airline over five different years. Tens of thousands of eligible Flying Club members will receive the reward today, with flight [...]
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Salvatore Sciacchitano, former President of the ICAO Council (2020-2025): “Governments recognize that air transport is a crucial engine for the socio-economic development of their countries.” GallerySalvatore Sciacchitano, former President of the ICAO Council (2020-2025): “Governments recognize that air transport is a crucial engine for the socio-economic development of their countries.”
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EXPERTS’ OPINION & INDUSTRY TRENDS
The Value of Experience in the Life of Flight Attendants
By Marianela Cartagena* The additional experience that flight crews (command and cabin) have is due to the fact that this is a job that entails very different experiences than those of people who work on the ground. We carry out the work at 33,000 feet above sea level. Experience is [...]