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Aviation leaders are gathering in Cancun for the 19th ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum

Source: ALTA The forum provides an environment for airline CEOs, airports, major suppliers, government representatives, media and high-level speakers to gather and discuss how to meet the current challenges facing the industry and how to prepare for the future of air transport. 400 aviation industry leaders, including 40 airline CEOs aregathering at the 19th ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum 2023, since yesterday and until 24 October 2023 in Cancun, Mexico. The ALTA AGM & Airline Leaders Forum, hosted by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), is the premier meeting in the region for commercial aviation leaders. The forum provides an environment for airline CEOs, airports, major suppliers, government representatives, media and high-level speakers to gather and [...]

2023-10-23T10:57:16+03:00October 23rd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Delta shares modifications, new benefits to SkyMiles loyalty program

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta will adjust the number of Medallion Qualification Dollars (MQDs) required to achieve 2025 Medallion Status, further enhance the Million Miler program, update Delta Sky Club access policies for eligible Card Members and enhance options for Rollover Medallion Qualification Miles (MQMs). Delta shared several updates to its SkyMiles Program Wednesday, modifying some of the changes announced in September and adding several new benefits. “Over the past few weeks, many of you have shared feedback about the changes we announced to Delta’s SkyMiles Program,” Delta CEO Ed Bastian wrote in an email to customers. “It’s been a challenge to balance the growth of our membership with our need to deliver premium service experiences. We made some difficult [...]

2023-10-23T11:05:12+03:00October 23rd, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World at ICAO Security Week 2023: Improving the cyber resilience of airports

Source: ACI World ACI World launches the APEX in Cybersecurity assessment program  Airports Council International (ACI) World today reiterates its commitment to improving the overall cyber awareness and resilience of airport operators and the aviation ecosystem through advocacy and the launch of a new airport assessment program. The support to ACI members in the area of cybersecurity follows the ACI World Resolution "Affirming airport's commitment to addressing the evolving cyber threats in aviation," agreed at the 33rd ACI World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) that took place in Barcelona, Spain, in June 2023. ICAO Security Week 2023 ACI World will actively represent airport interests at the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) Security Week 2023: Aviation Security (AVSEC) & Cybersecurity (CYBERSEC) event, [...]

2023-10-23T10:28:26+03:00October 23rd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

LAX Passenger Traffic tops pre-pandemic numbers for the first time during consecutive October days

Source: LAX Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is proud to announce the airport surpassed pre-pandemic passenger levels for the first time since 2019 during a two-day October travel period. The milestone was first reached on Monday, October 9 when the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) reported screening 111,017 passengers at LAX, which represents about 103% of the number of passengers screened on the same day in 2019 (107,675 vs. 111,017). On Tuesday, October 10, the TSA screened 94,686 passengers representing more than 100% of the passengers screened on the same day in 2019 (94,211 vs. 94,686). From October 1 – 16, the airport welcomed 3,317,276 passengers compared to 3,509,522 passengers during the same time in 2019, which represents a 94.5% recovery. [...]

2023-10-23T11:30:17+03:00October 23rd, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

120TH Executive Council of the UNWTO welcomes new members to begin new program of work

Source: UNWTO We know where we are going, we know what we want, and we know our priorities for tourism The Executive Council of UNWTO met for the second time in a week to fulfil its statutory obligations and look ahead to a full two years transforming the sector. At the 119th session of the Council, also held in Samarkand, Members endorsed the Organization's Programme of Work for 2024 and 2025. This sets out its intentions for the two years, with both strategic objectives and programmatic priorities. As UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili noted: "We know where we are going, we know what we want, and we know our priorities for tourism." New Members welcomed The 120th session of the Executive [...]

2023-10-23T11:44:54+03:00October 23rd, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Happy International Air Traffic Controller Day!

Source: Eurocontrol Wishing all ATCOs a happy International #ATCO Day On 20 October, the International Day of the Air Traffic Controller, EUROCONTROL celebrates the men and women who 24/7 help make air travel the safest possible mode of transport – and IFATCA, the international organisation representing ATC associations worldwide, which is 62 today. Being an ATCO is to belong to an incredible profession and to take on a huge responsibility – the safe separation of air traffic requires total concentration & quick decision-making when managing multiple flights at a time. Every one of those 30K+ flights flying through Europe’s busy airspace every day is safely handled by its ATCOs – including our controllers at EUROCONTROL Maastricht Upper Area Control Centre [...]

2023-10-20T20:56:05+03:00October 20th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines reports third-quarter 2023 financial results

Source: American Airlines FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) today reported its third-quarter 2023 financial results, including: Record third-quarter revenue of approximately $13.5 billion. GAAP third-quarter net loss of $545 million, or ($0.83) per diluted share. Excluding net special items1, third-quarter net income of $263 million, or $0.38 per diluted share. Record third-quarter completion factor, best among U.S. network carriers. Ended the third quarter with approximately $13.5 billion of total available liquidity. Reduced total debt2 by $1.4 billion in the third quarter. Credit rating upgraded by Fitch, Moody's and Standard & Poor's during the third quarter. “The American Airlines team continues to produce strong results,” said American’s CEO Robert Isom. “Our team is delivering record-setting reliability [...]

2023-10-20T20:22:26+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

OMA announces update on the Tariff Regulation Bases

Source: OMA Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V., known as OMA (NASDAQ: OMAB; BMV: OMA), informs that on October 19, 2023, we received new tariff regulation bases from the Federal Civil Aviation Agency (Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil, "AFAC"), a deconcentrated entity of the Ministry of Infrastructure, Communications and Transportation ("SICT"), which replace the bases received on October 4, 2023.  The tariff regulation bases refer to those set forth in Annex 7 of the concession titles issued by the SICT on June 29, 1998, as amended, applicable to OMA's 13 airport concessions. According to the notification from AFAC, the new tariff regulation bases will come into effect the day after their reception. The full text [...]

2023-10-20T20:38:44+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRPORTS, News|

British Airways celebrates Diwali with new campaign

Source: British Airways British Airways will air its newest brand advert this week, to celebrate Diwali.  The seasonal positioning is a celebration of those flying home this festival season, and a thank you to those missing out on their own family celebrations. The film stars an all colleague-cast, spotlighting British Airways team members who are working over the festival to help customers celebrate with their loved ones once again. Featuring Indian-based Cabin Crew, Akash and Shilpa, Service Advisor at the airline’s contact centre in Gurugram, Amanda-Rose, and Delhi Airport Customer Service Agent, Ruchika – the ad shows them in action as they listen to voicemail messages from their real family and friends. The campaign was even filmed in the homes [...]

2023-10-20T20:32:01+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Names James G. Dempsey President and Mark C. Mitchell as CFO

Source: Frontier Airlines Also Announces New Leadership Appointments at CIO and Treasurer Positions Frontier Airlines, Inc., a subsidiary of Frontier Group Holdings, Inc., announced the promotion of James G. Dempsey to President, and Mark C. Mitchell to Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, both reporting to CEO Barry Biffle. In his new role, Dempsey will oversee the Commercial, Customer Care (which includes contact centers and customer relations) and Operations Research, Design and Planning functions. Dempsey previously served as Frontier's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Mitchell, who previously served as Frontier's VP, CAO and VP, Finance and Investor Relations, will assume Dempsey's former role. "Jimmy and Mark have been invaluable members of Frontier's senior leadership team over the past [...]

2023-10-20T20:44:40+03:00October 20th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|