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Aviation Liberalization Should Drive Competitiveness and Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean

Source: ACI-LAC Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC ACI-LAC projects 4% growth in regional air traffic for 2025 and reinforces the importance of balanced airport charges to ensure sector sustainability Latin America and the Caribbean are expected to close 2025 with 789 million air passengers, marking a 4% increase compared to 2024. The top-performing countries are projected to be Colombia (+5.6%), Mexico (+4.5%), and Brazil (+2.1%). Preliminary data also forecasts that regional air traffic will reach 821 million passengers in 2026. These data was presented on Monday during the Annual Assembly and Conference of the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC), held in Trinidad and Tobago through October 7. In his opening remarks, Rafael Echevarne, Director General of [...]

2025-10-07T18:23:16+03:00October 7th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Alaska Airlines unveils bold Lounge expansion plans in San Diego

Source: Alaska Airlines A 13,000 square foot Alaska Lounge will be one of the largest lounge spaces at San Diego International Airport. Construction is slated to begin in early 2027. The Lounge will serve guests traveling to at least 45 nonstop destinations on Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines – the most of any carrier at SAN. Alaska Airlines is enhancing our popular Lounge network with expansive, modern spaces designed to redefine how guests relax before takeoff. Our latest investment is coming to San Diego – a key, growing hub for Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines.  As part of a multi-billion-dollar investment in infrastructure across our network to provide a remarkable travel experience, the Alaska Lounge in San Diego will be one [...]

2025-10-07T18:48:57+03:00October 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Tell Me Why: ‘oneworld is extremely important for us’ — Turkka Kuusisto

Source: American Airlines Season 8, episode 6 of the Tell Me Why podcast is now available on YouTube and all major podcasting platforms. In the latest episode of Tell Me Why, Finnair CEO Turkka Kuusisto discusses the importance of oneworld and the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB). He also discusses Finnair’s recent centennial, improvements to the customer experience and the airline’s focus on sustainability. Listen to the podcast: Watch the video:  

2025-10-07T18:37:19+03:00October 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

U.S. Airlines’ August 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 4.7%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon down 1.8% from July 2025

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' August 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.677 billion gallons of fuel, 4.7% less fuel than in July 2025 (1.760 billion gallons) and 0.5% less fuel than August 2024 (1.686 billion gallons). The cost per gallon of fuel in August 2025 ($2.30) was down 4 cents (1.8%) from July 2025 ($2.34) and down 17 cents (7.1%) from August 2024. Total August 2025 fuel expenditure ($3.85B) was down 6.4% from July 2025 ($4.12B) and down 7.5% from August 2024 ($4.16B).   Fuel consumed by U.S. airlines (total) scheduled service: August 2024 1.68 billion gallons July 2025 1.76 billion gallons [...]

2025-10-07T18:30:13+03:00October 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO’s 42nd Assembly delivered clear mandate for transformation of aviation

Source: ICAO A record-breaking 192 Member States united behind ICAO's ambitions of zero fatalities, net-zero carbon emissions, and enhanced air connectivity by 2050, with strong calls for adequate resourcing. The ICAO Assembly has given the Organization a clear mandate to pursue its long-term strategy for transforming air transport, with Member States adopting resolutions in support of eliminating fatalities, reducing carbon emissions to net-zero, and ensuring no country is left behind as air services grow in emerging economies. ICAO's 42nd Assembly closed today with a message to the global community. "Let this Assembly be remembered as one that set us firmly on track to transform global aviation for generations to come. Let it be remembered as one where global ambition becomes [...]

2025-10-07T18:27:52+03:00October 7th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

The Leading Airport Event in Latin America and the Caribbean Tackles Air Connectivity, Climate Resilience, and Business Development in the Region

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC Annual Assembly, Conference, and Exhibition 2025 kicked off this Sunday in Trinidad and Tobago Since Sunday (October 5), Port of Spain in Trinidad and Tobago is hosting the 2025 edition of the Annual Assembly and Conference of the Airports Council International – Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC), the leading event for the airport market in the region. Approximately 300 participants are attending and they include senior industry executives, government and airport authorities, and experts in aviation, technology, environment, accessibility, management, and finance. The opening ceremony featured Rafael Echevarne, Director General of ACI-LAC; Mónika Infante, Chair of the ACI-LAC Board and CEO of AERODOM; Senator Eli Zakour, Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation of Trinidad and Tobago; and [...]

2025-10-06T21:08:19+03:00October 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ICAO Assembly set foundation for universal access to air transport

Source: ICAO Landmark decisions support access to aviation for the benefit of all nations and people The ICAO Assembly has created the foundations for ensuring universal access to air transport by 2050, in line with the ambitions of ICAO's long-term Strategic Plan. This is the result of a series of decisions towards ensuring every nation has the physical and regulatory capacity to develop air connectivity. Building on commitments to ensure the environmental sustainability of the forecasted growth in air traffic, the Assembly boosted ICAO's No Country Left Behind strategic goal by delivering 25 new aviation capacity development agreements for specific regional and country needs. This support for increased infrastructure capacity will additionally be supported by the Assembly's expansion of the [...]

2025-10-06T20:25:57+03:00October 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United and Instacart Team Up to Bring Loyalty Members More Rewards and More Convenience, Including $0 Delivery Fees

Source: United Airlines United MileagePlus® members get $0 delivery fees on orders placed right before, during or shortly after domestic flights – a simple and fast way to stock the fridge at a rental, add items that were forgotten or just place an order that's ready when you get home MileagePlus members who are new to Instacart can also enjoy 5,000 bonus MileagePlus bonus miles when they sign up and complete four orders, and can earn an additional 5,000 miles if they enroll in an Instacart+ membership United and Instacart have launched a new collaboration that gives the airline's loyalty members even more ways to save time, earn rewards, and unlock exclusive benefits when they shop with Instacart. In a first [...]

2025-10-06T20:14:07+03:00October 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aeroplan’s Annual Points Matching Week to Help Children and Their Families Flying for Essential Hospital Care Launches Today

Source: Air Canada   Aeroplan Points Matching Week is October 6-12, 2025 Aeroplan Points donated to the Air Canada Foundation for its Hospital Transportation Program will be matched by Aeroplan and its partners TD, CIBC and Amex up to 10 million points each The Hospital Transportation Program provides transportation for children who require air travel for medical care and treatment not available within their community Aeroplan Points Matching Week in support of the Air Canada Foundation Hospital Transportation Program began today and will run until October 12, 2025. The program operates on the generous donations from Aeroplan Members to provide relief for families across Canada whose children need to travel for medical care and treatment. During Aeroplan Points Matching Week, [...]

2025-10-06T19:42:39+03:00October 6th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ICAO enhances global aviation safety and security framework

Source: ICAO Supporting ICAO's long-term aspiration of zero fatalities worldwide, States have adopted new global safety and security measures to address emerging risks and heighten performance. ICAO has delivered a comprehensive framework of strategies and actions to support efforts by States and aviation operators and service providers to eliminate fatalities. Attended by 192 Member States, the ICAO Assembly adopted major updates to global and regional frameworks for aviation safety, security, cybersecurity, air navigation, and innovation, in line with the Muscat Declaration and the Organization's Strategic Plan for 2050. The Assembly unanimously committed to the highest safety standards by endorsing the 2026-2028 Global Aviation Safety Plan, the eighth Global Air Navigation Plan (with a new six-year cycle for enhanced efficiency), and [...]

2025-10-06T20:21:36+03:00October 6th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|