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TSA intercepts 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints in 2024

Source: TSA During 2024, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) intercepted a total of 6,678 firearms at airport security checkpoints, preventing them from getting into the secure areas of the airport and onboard aircraft. Approximately 94% of these firearms were loaded. This total is a minor decrease from the  6,737 firearms stopped in 2023. Throughout 2024, TSA managed its "Prepare, Pack, Declare" public awareness campaign to explain the steps for safely traveling with a firearm. "One firearm at a checkpoint is too many," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "Firearms present a safety risk for our employees and everyone else at the checkpoint. It's also costly and slows down operations. If individuals who carry a firearm intend to travel, we remind them [...]

2025-01-16T12:37:28+02:00January 16th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Start spreadin’ the news… WestJet announces service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) for Summer 2025

Source: WestJet Seasonal expansion to additional airport delivers optionality and choice to New York-destined travellers in time for the peak summer travel season WestJet announced seasonal service between Calgary and New York LaGuardia, bolstering existing service from Calgary to New York John F. Kennedy International Airport and boosting non-stop travel capacity between the Empire State and WestJet's Global Hub. The decision to increase guest capacity from Calgary to New York underscores WestJet's commitment to operating as Canada's leading leisure carrier and comes as travel demand remains strong across North America, particularly during the busy summer season. "There is a significant appetite for flights to New York, either for visiting the city itself to watch a Broadway show, concert, catch a [...]

2025-01-16T12:40:18+02:00January 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Frontier Airlines Introduces Enhanced Complimentary Seat Upgrades for Elite Status Members, the First of Several New Services and Products Launching in 2025

Source: Frontier Airlines Limited-Time Offer: Fast-Track to Elite Platinum Status With Just 20,000 Points Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines is thrilled to launch a major enhancement for its most loyal customers: expanded access to free seat upgrades for Elite Status members. This marks the first of several exciting innovations coming in 2025 as part of The New Frontier, Frontier's ongoing commitment to affordability, comfort, and exceptional value. Starting today, eligible Elite Status members can upgrade to both Premium Seating and UpFront Plus, featuring guaranteed open middle seats. Later this year, upgrades to the all-new First Class seating will also become available. New Benefits for Elite Members  Platinum Members: Eligible for upgrades starting 12 hours before departure Gold Members: Eligible for [...]

2025-01-16T12:35:17+02:00January 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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American Airlines hits a home run with spring flight options across Arizona and Florida

Source: American Airlines With less than a month until pitchers and catchers report for training, American Airlines is offering baseball fans numerous options to get up close to their favorite players in sunny Arizona and Florida. Access the action As the official airline of the Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers, customers can engage with the AAdvantage® program for chances to win exclusive access to events, prizes and more. AAdvantage® members who are Cubs or Rangers fans can take part in the airline’s AAdvantage Perks™ program, where fans can win exclusive prizes, including: A trip to Arizona for Cubs Spring Training A trip to New York for a Rangers away game Tickets to Cubs or Rangers home opener games Not an [...]

2025-01-16T12:43:34+02:00January 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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The year in lounges: Delta One Lounge coming to SEA and more for 2025

Source: Delta Air Lines Learn more about Delta's Sky Club expansions, openings and upgrades for 2025. 2024 was a landmark year for Delta Sky Club, with the debut of Delta One Lounges in JFK, LAX and BOS marking a new era of premium travel for the airline. In addition to three premium lounges, Delta opened a new-market Sky Club in Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and expansions to both the MIA and LGA Clubs. This year, the Delta One Lounge journey continues, along with much anticipated refreshes to Clubs in Delta’s hometown ATL airport, a Club expansion, and three new locations at hubs. Here’s a look at what customers can look forward to this year. An expanding Club network, plus [...]

2025-01-15T12:41:14+02:00January 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|
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TAP is the safest Airline in Europe

Source: TAP Moves up to 11th place in the world ranking. In 2025, TAP reclaims its place as Europe's safest airline in the TOP 25 of the world's safest carriers, drawn up by Airline Ratings. The 25 safest airlines in the world for 2025 are, in order: 1. Air New Zealand; 2. Qantas; 3. Cathay Pacific, Qatar Airways and Emirates (the 3 ex-aequo); 4. Virgin Australia; 5. Etihad Airways; 6. ANA; 7. EVA Air; 8. Korean Air; 9. Alaska Airlines; 10. Turkish Airlines (THY); 11. TAP Air Portugal; 12. Hawaiian Airlines; 13. American Airlines; 14. SAS; 15. British Airways; 16. Iberia; 17. Finnair; 18. Lufthansa/Swiss; 19. JAL; 20. Air Canada; 21. Delta Airlines; 22. Vietnam Airlines; 23. United Airlines. AirlineRatings.com [...]

2025-01-15T12:43:09+02:00January 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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Boeing Announces Fourth Quarter Deliveries

Source: Boeing The Boeing Company has announced major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the fourth quarter of 2024. The company will provide detailed fourth quarter financial results on January 28. Major program deliveries during the fourth quarter were as follows: Major Programs 4th Quarter 2024 Full Year 2024 Commercial Airplanes Programs 737 36 265 767 3 18 777 3 14 787 15 51 Total 57 348 Defense, Space & Security Programs AH-64 Apache (New) 6 16 AH-64 Apache (Remanufactured) 10 34 CH-47 Chinook (New) 2 4 CH-47 Chinook (Renewed) 2 9 F-15 Models 4 14 F/A-18 Models 6 11 KC-46 Tanker — 10 MH-139  3 6 P-8 Models — 4 T-7A 1 2 Commercial and Civil [...]

2025-01-15T12:23:12+02:00January 15th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|
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American Airlines announces partnership with George T. Baker Aviation Technical College in Miami

Source: American Airlines Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) students at George T. Baker Aviation Technical College are preparing for takeoff in their aviation maintenance careers thanks to a new partnership with American Airlines. With the partnership, students will enjoy ongoing engagement opportunities with Technical Operations team members at American’s Miami (MIA) hub and on campus. Additionally, students at the top of their class will be guaranteed interviews for open positions upon graduation and receipt of their FAA Airframe and Powerplant certificate. Today’s announcement formalizes a long-standing relationship between the airline and M-DCPS that’s been developing the next generation of aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) for years. American also donated a McDonnell Douglas MD-80 aircraft to Baker Aviation in 2010, and students [...]

2025-01-15T11:58:57+02:00January 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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TSA publishes final rule on REAL ID enforcement beginning May 7, 2025

Source: TSA Rule does not extend REAL ID deadline The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) today published a final rule providing a framework for federal agency phased enforcement of REAL ID requirements. Federal agencies, including TSA, will begin REAL ID enforcement on the deadline—May 7, 2025. Starting on May 7, only state-issued driver's licenses and identification cards that meet the security requirements established by the REAL ID Act will be allowed for official purposes, including boarding commercial aircraft. The final rule provides necessary flexibility for federal agencies to begin enforcement in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk and public impact. Federal agencies that use a phased enforcement approach must also coordinate their enforcement plans with TSA and make [...]

2025-01-14T14:02:54+02:00January 14th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Copa Holdings Announces Monthly Traffic Statistics for December 2024

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for December 2024: Operating Data December 2024 December 2023 % Change Copa Holdings (Consolidated) ASM (mm) (1) 2,665.5 2,501.7 6.5 % RPM (mm) (2) 2,273.1 2,128.6 6.8 % Load Factor (3) 85.3 % 85.1 % 0.2 p.p. Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. Revenue passenger miles - represents the number of miles flown by revenue passengers Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For December 2024, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 6.5%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 6.8%, compared to 2024. As a result, the [...]

2025-01-14T13:46:19+02:00January 14th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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