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UNWTO: International tourist arrivals grew 5% in Q1 2025

Source: UNWTO International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) increased by 5% in the first quarter of 2025 though results were mixed among regions and sub-regions. According to the May 2025 World Tourism Barometer from UN Tourism, over 300 million tourists travelled internationally in the first three months of 2025, about 14 million more than in the same months of 2024. That represents a 5% rise on last year and is 3% more than in pre-pandemic year 2019. The robust performance came despite the sector facing a range of geopolitical and trade tensions, as well as high inflation in travel and tourism services. UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili said: “In every global region, tourism stands out as a major services sector, supporting [...]

2025-05-28T08:42:07+03:00May 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Sun Country Airlines Extends Schedule Through Winter and Spring 2026

Source: Sun Country Airlines Customers can now book travel through winter and spring break 2026 Sun Country Airlines is extending its selling schedule through April 28, 2026, allowing customers to book 2026 winter and spring travel. Customers can look forward to the return of many of the daily routes they love for winter and spring break travel including Fort Myers, Orlando, Las Vegas, and Phoenix. Sun Country will operate routes to 10 Florida destinations, six Mexico destinations and 11 Caribbean and Central American destinations for the winter season through April 2026. Sun Country Airlines serves nearly 100 airports and provides safe, reliable, hassle-free flights at affordable prices. The airline’s onboard experience includes state-of-the-art seating equipment, comfortable recline, and in-seat power [...]

2025-05-28T08:12:52+03:00May 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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ACI World and Cranfield University launch groundbreaking “Airport Management in a Net Zero World” course 

Source: ACI World Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-ICAO Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP) Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced a new partnership with Cranfield University, one of the world's premier institutions for aviation research and education, to deliver a pioneering new course: Airport Management in a Net Zero World. Offered under the globally acclaimed ACI-International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Airport Management Professional Accreditation Program (AMPAP), this intensive one-week course will be hosted on the Cranfield campus in the United Kingdom, providing a powerful platform for aviation professionals to deepen their leadership capabilities in the context of climate action, innovation, and resilience. "The challenges facing the airport industry today demand informed, forward-thinking leadership. This course provides a critical forum for [...]

2025-05-27T09:29:23+03:00May 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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New Report: Regional Air Service Crucial to Canada’s Economic Future, Connectivity and Way of Life

Source: Canadian Airports Council   The Canadian Airports Council (CAC) is encouraging federal and provincial governments to consider measures that will strengthen and support Canada’s regional air service, following the release of a comprehensive new study on the state of regional connectivity across the country. Prepared by InterVISTAS Consulting and commissioned by the CAC, the report entitled“Keeping Canada Connected: The Challenge of Regional Air Service and Federal Policy” [summary report here] examines the importance of regional air service and reveals a trend line that is accelerating in the wrong direction. “Air service is the backbone of connectivity for many parts of Canada—essential to interprovincial trade, economic growth, and everyday life,” said Monette Pasher, President of the Canadian Airports Council. “Regional air [...]

2025-05-27T09:35:56+03:00May 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Alain Bellemare named Chairman of Delta MRO Advisory Board

Source: Delta Air Lines Alain Bellemare, Executive Vice President and President – Delta International, will assume an additional leadership role as Chairman of the Delta Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Advisory Board, providing strategic direction, support and guidance to Delta’s commercial MRO business. Alain Bellemare, Executive Vice President and President – Delta International, will assume an additional leadership role as Chairman of the Delta Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) Advisory Board, providing strategic direction, support and guidance to Delta’s commercial MRO business. He will work in close partnership with John Laughter, Chief of Operations and President of Delta TechOps, who will continue leading the business. “Alain’s extensive experience in aerospace systems, engines and aftermarket services—paired with his strategic acumen and [...]

2025-05-27T09:29:56+03:00May 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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ACA Warns of Adverse Consequences from Proposed Tariffs on Inflight Catering

Source: Airline Catering Association (ACA) The Airline Catering Association (ACA) has expressed deep concern over the Trump administration’s recently proposed tariff measures targeting key supplies for the inflight catering industry. If enacted, these duties would force caterers to pass on significantly higher costs to airlines – further straining air transport at a time when both carriers and travelers are still recovering from pandemic- related challenges. “Inflight catering is the unseen backbone of the passenger experience,” said Fabio Gamba, Managing Director of the ACA. “Tariffs on food ingredients, packaging materials and specialized equipment will undoubtedly drive up ticket fares and onboard service costs. This approach risks undermining consumer confidence in air travel, and lead to a reduction in bookings which in [...]

2025-05-27T09:27:51+03:00May 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Avelo Airlines Announces New Seating Options – Introducing Stretch and Stretch+ next September

Source: Avelo Airlines New options include blocked middle seat for extra comfort Avelo now offers three types of seating: Standard, Stretch and Stretch+ Avelo Airlines has announced the launch of Stretch and Stretch+, two new seating upgrade options to provide Customers with more personal space and a more comfortable travel experience. Customers who purchase Stretch+will be seated in a row where the middle seat is left intentionally unoccupied. Avelo also offers Standard seating and Stretch seating, offering extra legroom. The Stretch and Stretch+ options will be available for an additional fee on all Avelo flights beginning September 3, 2025. Customers can purchase these upgrade options now at AveloAir.com for travel on or after that date. Avelo Airlines Chief Commercial Officer [...]

2025-05-27T09:36:45+03:00May 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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FedEx Global Healthcare Secures IATA CEIV Pharma Corporate Certificate

Source: FedEx FedEx becomes first global integrator to achieve CEIV Pharma certification for ground handling across its air hubs and ramps. FedEx Corp. has announced that the International Air Transport Association (IATA) recognized the FedEx Global Healthcare Quality Program with the CEIV Pharma Corporate Certification — a significant milestone in the company’s commitment to quality, compliance, and leadership in pharmaceutical logistics. This corporate-level certificate for the company’s hubs and ramps validates the strength of FedEx’s quality management system and its ability to deliver end-to-end logistic services in compliance with the increasingly complex and highly regulated pharmaceutical industry. “This certification illustrates FedEx’s unwavering dedication to excellence in pharmaceutical logistics,” said Nick Gennari, president of global healthcare and commercial sales. “This pioneering, [...]

2025-05-26T09:48:13+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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United and Association of Flight Attendants reach agreement

Source: United Airlines United Airlines and the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA announced an agreement that will provide industry-leading wages and many other improvements for United's 28,000 flight attendants if ratified. Final contract language will be concluded in the coming days. The agreement is then subject to approval by the AFA's Master Executive Council, including all Local Presidents. If they approve, the tentative agreement will be put out for ratification by our flight attendants. If ratified, in addition to industry-leading pay wages, flight attendants would receive a signing bonus and many other scheduling and quality of life improvements. The new contract would become amendable in five years. "Our flight attendants are the best in the industry and have earned an industry-leading [...]

2025-05-26T08:28:16+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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American Airlines unveils Flagship and Admirals Club lounges at Philadelphia International Airport

Source: American Airlines In time for the busy summer travel season, passengers traveling through Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) now have a 25,000-square-foot oasis awaiting them in the A-West Terminal, as American Airlines opens the doors to its highly anticipated Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges on May 22. Eligible AAdvantage® members, qualifying oneworld® members and customers traveling in premium cabins on qualifying same-day flights can access the Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in Terminal A-West, located between gates A15 and A16. The new lounges will replace the Admirals Club® lounge in the A-East Terminal. “We are excited to welcome our customers into American’s newest preflight experience with the opening of our brand-new Flagship® and Admirals Club® lounges in the A-West terminal,” [...]

2025-05-26T08:21:51+03:00May 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|
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