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International traffic to and from LAC grew 10% in October

Source: ALTA For the first time, Brazil and Chile exceeded their 2019 international traffic levels The number of passengers carried in October in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 4.1% compared to October 2022 and 1.4% vs. October 2019. Specifically, 35.5 million passengers flew in the region, with an increase of 3% compared to the previous month. Domestic traffic increased 0.2% compared to 2022, while international traffic (both intra- and extra-regional) grew 10%. According to data from the Traffic Report prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), between January and October 2023, 371.8 million passengers traveled from, to and in the region, 14.3% more compared to 2022, 3.4% more than 2019. International traffic In October, [...]

2023-12-15T16:00:09+02:00December 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

LATAM transported 6.7 million passengers in November, 17.6% more than the same period in 2022

Source: LATAM LATAM group reported its operating statistics for November, reaching 6.7 million passengers transported, representing a 17.6% increase compared to the same period in 2022. So far this year, the total number of passengers transported reached 66.9 million, an increase of 18.1% compared to the January - November period 2022. In the eleventh month of the year, passenger traffic measured in revenue passenger-kilometers (RPK) increased by 19.9% compared to the same month in 2022. Of note, all segments where the group operates noted increases: 29.5% in international traffic, 19.6% in the domestic markets of Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru, and 7.1% in the Brazilian domestic market. Between January and November of this year, traffic increased by 23.3% compared to [...]

2023-12-15T15:41:48+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

oneworld named Global Traveler’s Best Airline Alliance for 14th Year Running

Source: oneworld The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance for the 14th consecutive year by readers of Global Traveler, securing oneworld's position as the most preferred alliance among frequent flyers. The prestigious accolade was part of the 20th annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards, hosted by Global Traveler. Award winners gathered for a gala reception on 13 December at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles. Maria McKinnon, oneworld Director of Brand, Marketing and Loyalty, who accepted the award on behalf of the alliance, said: "We're delighted that readers of Global Traveler have once again recognised oneworld as their preferred airline alliance. "This special award underscores the unwavering commitment of our valued member airlines to delivering exceptional customer [...]

2023-12-15T15:30:49+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings announced monthly traffic statistics for November 2023

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for November 2023: Operating Data November November % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,327.4 2,079.6 11.9 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,034.5 1,810.5 12.4 %   Load Factor (3) 87.4 % 87.1 % 0.4p.p.         1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For November 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 11.9%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 12.4%, compared to 2022.  As a result, the [...]

2023-12-15T16:03:32+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World and Cirium partner on landmark data collaboration to strengthen world’s leading Airport Service Quality program

Source: ACI World Partnership solidifies ACI World's commitment to accuracy and reliability of customer experience data Airports Council International (ACI) World and Cirium, a global leader in aviation data analytics, begin a landmark collaboration to strengthen the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program—the world's leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program. The ASQ program's methodology is renowned for its robustness, ensuring the most accurate representation of airport traffic. In recognizing the critical role that flight databases play in the assessment of respondent sampling, Cirium will serve as the reference database for flights supporting the ASQ methodology—solidifying the ASQ program's commitment to accuracy and reliability. Cirium's core platform provides details on more than 35 million flights per year and covers 97% [...]

2023-12-15T16:01:06+02:00December 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Inmaquip joins as a new ACI-LAC Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Inmaquip, a leading company in the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment, joins as a new commercial partner (WBP) to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Inmaquip, a leading company in the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment, joins as a new commercial partner (WBP) to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). Inmaquip, a company with an outstanding track record in the industry, is dedicated to the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment. Its wide range of products and services includes boarding bridges, baggage belts, security equipment such as X-ray and EDS, runway lights, among other key elements for airport operations. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General [...]

2023-12-14T17:57:33+02:00December 14th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

WestJet adds direct connectivity between Seoul and Calgary to summer 2024 schedule

Source: WestJet WestJet's second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline's global hub in Calgary WestJet today announced it will welcome Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to its growing list of international destinations as part of its wider growth strategy to enhance Calgary's presence as an intercontinental hub. With service three days per week this summer, guests travelling between Calgary and Seoul will enjoy the luxuries of WestJet's 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024 and is inviting Canadians to win a round-trip flight to Seoul and be notified when flights are made available for sale. "It is with great pleasure that WestJet [...]

2023-12-14T18:00:24+02:00December 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada adds Tulum and Charleston to Global Network; Boosts Capacity on Key North American Markets in Summer 2024 as Airline Continues Strategic Network Growth

Source: Air Canada First Canadian airline to offer service to Tulum, Mexico's newest international airport, and to Charleston, SC New Montreal to Austin and St. Louis flights Increased frequencies on key Canadian domestic routes and early resumption of popular seasonal routes Air Canada today announced it is boosting its North American network capacity for summer 2024 with the addition of two new destinations, five new routes, increased flight frequencies on key routes, and earlier resumption of popular seasonal routes in response to projected demand. Air Canadabecomes the first Canadian airline to offer service to Tulum*, with flights from Toronto and Montreal to the newest airport in Mexico's Yucatan peninsula, and to Charleston, SC from Toronto. Seats are now available for [...]

2023-12-14T18:06:47+02:00December 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

United Raises Miles for Make-A-Wish This Holiday Season

Source: United Airlines More than 70 percent of wishes require some form of travel – United customers have already donated more than 2.3 million miles in December Airline will match the first 2.5 million miles raised for Make-A-Wish America through Miles on a Mission, United's leading fundraising and crowdsourcing program This giving season, United is encouraging its customers to donate miles to Make-A-Wish America to support efforts to grant life-changing wishes for children who are battling critical illnesses. According to Make-A-Wish, more than 70 percent of wishes require some form of travel. Every donated United airline mile, which never expire, helps children and their families fly across the country to participate in transformative experiences. During the month of December, United [...]

2023-12-14T18:26:34+02:00December 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Announces New Routes, Expanding Operations Across 10 Markets

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will launch nonstop service from various airports across the U.S. and Jamaica in March and May of 2024. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19.* "As we prepare to launch our spring schedule and increase service to destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean, now is a better time than ever to take advantage of Frontier's ultra-low fares and friendly service." said Josh Flyr, vice president, network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. Currently, travel on Frontier can be booked through August 12, 2024. Service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): SERVICE TO:   SERVICE START:   SERVICE FREQUENCY:   INTRO FARE:   Pittsburgh (PIT)   May [...]

2023-12-14T18:29:32+02:00December 14th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|