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United Mobile App Now Gives People More Information About Their Connecting Flight

Source: United Airlines New features are exclusive to United app and include personalized, turn-by-turn directions to connecting gates with estimated walk times, real-time flight status updates, tips for longer layovers, and a heads up if United is able to hold the plane for those with an extra-tight connection Features are an extension of airline's ConnectionSaver back-end technology and provide customers full visibility into connecting flight status During spring beta test phase, more than 350,000 customers used new features, achieving a 98% success rate in making their connection More than 20 million United customers have already booked connecting flights this summer United is ready for peak summer travel season with the official launch of new, personalized mobile app features that make [...]

2025-06-25T15:07:15+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TSA expects over 18.5 million people to travel by air over busy Fourth of July holiday

Source: TSA Offers family-friendly travel tips and customer service options The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is staffed and ready to screen over 18.5 million travelers at the nation's airport security checkpoints during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This year's projection includes Tuesday, July 1, through Monday, July 7, with the highest passenger volume – approximately 2.9 million – expected on Sunday, July 6. TSA screened nearly 3.1 million travelers on Sunday, June 22, the busiest single day in the agency's history. "TSA continues to work closely with our industry partners and ensure our airport security checkpoints are fully staffed and prepared to handle the heavy rush of traffic," said TSA Acting Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill. "We are deploying technologies [...]

2025-06-25T15:34:33+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines named Official Airline of the PGA of America

Source: American Airlines Multiyear partnership includes perks for AAdvantage members during PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA; American to also provide travel for PGA HOPE teams The PGA of America and American Airlines have announced an expansive new multiyear partnership establishing American as the Official Airline of the PGA of America and PGA HOPE (Helping Our Patriots Everywhere), as well as the PGA Championship and Ryder Cup USA through 2027. Designed to elevate the travel experience for PGA of America Golf Professionals and the thousands of PGA Championship and Ryder Cup spectators nationwide, American brings an unparalleled commitment to accessibility and connection to the game. In this exciting collaboration, American will work closely with the PGA of America to provide [...]

2025-06-25T15:31:52+03:00June 25th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Moritz Claussen of cargo.one Named as Inaugural Winner of the TIACA Rising Star Award

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce Moritz Claussen, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of cargo.one as the recipient of the first-ever TIACA Rising Star Award. The award was presented at the TIACA Executive Summit in Hong Kong, celebrating Claussen's remarkable contributions to digital transformation in air cargo and his inspirational leadership at the forefront of industry innovation.  The TIACA Rising Star Award, launched this year, recognizes outstanding individuals under the age of 35 who have demonstrated excellence, innovation, and impact in the air cargo and logistics sector. Candidates were nominated from across the industry and reviewed by the TIACA Board, which selected the winner based on the nominee's tangible achievements and forward-thinking approach to industry challenges. "Moritz brought a refreshing new approach [...]

2025-06-25T20:50:23+03:00June 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Glyn Hughes, Director General of the The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA): “Handle With Care – The Contents of the Containers Directly Relate to an Individual’s Life”

Air Cargo is crucial to many other industries. How do you keep up with such a vast array of partners/clients such as pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, perishables among others? That is indeed as challenge as industry sector has unique and specific demands from their supply chain partners.  The only way this can be achieved is through active and ongoing dialogue.  TIACA supports its members by engaging with the shippers in each of the crucial sectors and facilities knowledge transfer. To some, your sector is somehow unknown, and I would risk saying that the Covid-19 pandemic made it possible for the wider public to understand your contribution to aviation better. Was that health crisis a turning point in terms of your general business [...]

2025-06-24T17:59:11+03:00June 24th, 2025|Interviews|

Iberia will participate with a float in Madrid’s LGBTQ+ Pride Parade for the first time

Source: Iberia "Fly as you are" The float will be attended by fifty employees, including ambassadors of the company's Diversity Plan. Iberia is also the official airline of Pride 2025 Under the slogan "Fly as you are," Iberia will carry out various activities in its workplaces, on social media, and in outdoor advertising. Special activities will be held on board, where a heart-shaped cookie in the colors of the LGBTQ+ flag will be on sale. In the Premium Lounges in Madrid, customers will be able to enjoy a special cake or a cocktail designed for the occasion. This year, for the first time in its history, Iberia will participate in the LGBTQ+ Pride parade, which will take place on July [...]

2025-06-24T10:12:43+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada announces preliminary results of $500 million substantial issuer bid

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has announced the preliminary results of the now expired substantial issuer bid (the "Offer") to purchase for cancellation up to $500 million of its Class A Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares (collectively, the "Shares") at a purchase price of not less than $18.50 and not more than $21.00 per Share. Air Canada expects to take up and pay for 26,595,744 Shares at a price of $18.80 per Share under the Offer, representing an aggregate purchase price of about $500,000,000 and about 8.24% of the total number of Air Canada's issued and outstanding Shares as of June 20, 2025 and before giving effect to the Offer. In response to the Offer, 26,823,988 Shares were validly [...]

2025-06-24T08:20:49+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Delta’s transformation at LaGuardia elevates the travel experience ahead of peak summer season

Source: Delta Air Lines Operating more than 220 daily departures from LGA, Delta remains the airport’s largest carrier, and the fully modernized Terminal C continues to deliver greater comfort, efficiency and signature hospitality just in time for the busy summer travel season.  Delta is reaching new heights at New York’s LaGuardia Airport with the latest enhancements to its world-class Terminal C—part of the now-completed $4 billion transformation in partnership with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Operating more than 220 daily departures from LGA, Delta remains the airport’s largest carrier, offering extensive connections and a convenient travel option for New Yorkers on the go. Named one of the top airports by Forbes Travel and recognized for the “World’s Best [...]

2025-06-24T08:26:03+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

MIA is world’s first airport with mobile app for low-vision travelers

Source: MIA ReBokeh app is now available at MIA for the 90% of people with vision impairment who retain functional vision Click to download b-roll video Miami International Airport has partnered with Baltimore-based software company ReBokeh Vision Technologies to launch free, unlimited access to ReBokeh’s empowerment-driven assistive technology software for low-vision users. With this partnership, MIA becomes the first airport on the planet to offer ReBokeh’s sole-source technology. The Rebokeh app is available for Appleusers. ReBokeh’s technology works by allowing users to leverage the live camera feed from their mobile devices with overlayed, customized filters that adjust aspects like contrast, color hue, zoom, and lighting to meet the needs of low-vision users. ReBokeh AI, a brand-new feature, also offers the [...]

2025-06-24T08:32:28+03:00June 24th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

LATAM Airlines will fly three times a week from Bogota to Aruba starting next December

Source: Aruba Airport LATAM Airlines is set to introduce a new direct route between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) in Bogota and Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Aruba. The launch of this service responds to increased demand for Aruba and is expected to enhance connectivity between Colombia and the Caribbean, while supporting both tourism and the strengthening of economic relations. The planned service includes three weekly flights—on Mondays, Fridays, and Sundays—operated with Airbus A320 aircraft featuring 174 seats in both Premium Economy and Economy classes. In addition to passenger service, LATAM will offer cargo and mail capacity on this route, expanding commercial opportunities between both markets. Flights are scheduled to begin on December 1, 2025, for an initial two-month [...]

2025-06-23T11:00:23+03:00June 23rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|