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Lower Inter-Island Passenger Fees in the Dutch Caribbean

Source: Aruba Queen Beatrix International Airport The Dutch Caribbean Cooperation of Airports (DCCA) is proud to announce an innovative initiative to lower Passenger Facility Charges (PFC) for inter-island travel from the ABC Islands (Aruba, Bonaire, Curaçao) to the Dutch Caribbean. This effort is designed to further strengthen regional connectivity, making travel more affordable for residents and visitors amongst the Dutch Caribbean. Aligned with the Joint Strategic Plan, this initiative underscores DCCA's dedication to enhancing mobility within the region. By reducing the PFC to $15 per passenger, travelers will benefit from lower ticket prices, with the adjustment clearly reflected in the fare breakdowns of participating airlines. The Dutch Caribbean carriers Divi Divi Air, Z-air, and Winair have expressed their support and [...]

2024-11-28T06:09:27+02:00November 28th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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British Airways welcomes three new Italian routes to its network

Source: British Airways British Airways adds Rimini and Salerno to its route network, alongside an additional service to Olbia, Sardinia from London City  The additions bring the number of Italian destinations served by the flag carrier to 19, more than any other European country British Airways has announced three new routes for summer 2025, bolstering its extensive network of Italian destinations. Launching in May 2025, British Airways will introduce new flights to Rimini (RMI) on the Adriatic Coast from London Heathrow, and Salerno (QSR) on the Amalfi Coast from London Gatwick. A new service from London City to Olbia (OLB) in Sardinia will complement existing flights from Heathrow. The new routes will bring the total number of Italian destinations served [...]

2024-11-28T05:41:00+02:00November 28th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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COP29: ICAO successfully advocates for global support for aviation’s clean energy transition

Source: ICAO ​The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) successfully rallied international support for aviation's decarbonization efforts at the UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), with the ICAO Council President Salvatore Sciacchitano leading crucial discussions on the sector's clean energy transition. On the opening day, ICAO hosted a strategic briefing session at the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Pavilion, showcasing recent achievements in international aviation and climate change while highlighting contributions to UN SDGs, particularly SDG 13 on climate action. The session culminated in the Azerbaijan State Civil Aviation Agency, of the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, joining over 200 partners in the ICAO Assistance, Capacity-building and Training for Sustainable Aviation Fuel (ACT-SAF) programme. "While international aviation continues to play a [...]

2024-11-28T06:33:51+02:00November 28th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Latest Global Traveller Survey reveals increasing expectations for wellbeing and premium experiences

Source: ACI World Annual ACI World report captures insights from over 4,125 travellers across 30 countries Airports Council International (ACI) World today has launched the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) 2024 Global Traveller Survey (GTS) report, revealing shifts in passenger expectations amidst a stabilizing travel landscape and an increasing demand for traveller wellbeing and premium experiences. For the fifth year, ACI World's ASQ expertise in customer experience market research has been leveraged for the 2024 GTS report to capture insights from over 4,125 travellers across 30 countries who have travelled by air at least once in the past 12 months. The 2024 GTS report was released today at Airports Innovate – an ACI event that brings together airport innovators, start-ups, visionary [...]

2024-11-27T12:15:30+02:00November 27th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Legal experts will gather in London to tackle aviation’s future challenges

Source: ICAO The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the UK Civil Aviation Authority will bring together the world's leading aviation legal experts in London this week to address critical challenges facing the industry, from artificial intelligence regulation to sustainability frameworks. Chief executives, director generals, and legal officials from across the global aviation sector will shape new approaches to safety, security, and innovation during the three-day summit. The Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum (CALAF/3), to be held from 26 to 28 November 2024, will be hosted by the UK Civil Aviation Authority on behalf of ICAO. ICAO's Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar and the UK Civil Aviation Authority's Chief Executive Rob Bishton will open proceedings, with the regulator's Chair Sir [...]

2024-11-27T12:19:22+02:00November 27th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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oneworld lands ‘Best Airline Alliance’ award from Business Traveler USA

Source: oneworld oneworld's success was hailed at the award ceremony in Miami, Florida oneworld® is continuing its winning streak, having been named 'Best Airline Alliance' by the leading North American travel magazine, Business Traveler USA, at last week's awards ceremony. The victory makes this the ninth year oneworld has been crowned the winner in this category, as frequent business travellers continue to value the alliance's world-class airlines offering a superior and seamless travel experience. The awards ceremony, hosted at SGWS Wynwood in Miami, Florida, saw Loren Neuenschwander, oneworld Vice President, Membership, collect the award on behalf of the alliance. Now in its 35th year, the Business Traveler North America Awards pay tribute to the top providers of services and products [...]

2024-11-27T12:24:48+02:00November 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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WestJet announces service between Vancouver and Austin beginning this summer

Source: WestJet WestJet has announced plans to launch new threetimes-weekly nonstop service connecting Vancouver and Austin, Texas. Beginning May 11, 2025, the new route will unlock significant tourism and economic opportunities in both destinations, bridging businesses, tourists and cultural exchange between the vibrant city of Vancouver and the dynamic, rapidly growing market of Austin. "As we continue to strengthen our service across Western Canada, we are proud to add new WestJet service between Vancouver and Austin as part of our expanded summer schedule," said Daniel Fajardo, WestJet Vice-President of Network and Schedule Planning. "This service will provide a valuable connection between the Greater Vancouver Area and Southern U.S., offering guests a convenient and affordable way to explore Austin'sthriving music scene [...]

2024-11-27T12:26:52+02:00November 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Emirates receives its first of 65 A350-900s

Source: Airbus Emirates has taken delivery of its first A350-900 aircraft, marking an important step in Emirates' fleet growth strategy. It marks the long-standing partnership between Emirates and Airbus which is built on innovation, efficiency and operational excellence. The A350 is set to enhance Emirates’ medium and long-haul operations beyond the airline’s existing network. Emirates has ordered a total of 65 A350-900s as part of the airline’s’ broader plans to support Dubai’s’ Economic Agenda, which aims to add 400 cities to Dubai’s foreign trade map over the next decade. The A350 will play a vital role in establishing the newly announced Dubai World Central (DWC) mega hub, further strengthening Dubai’s position as a global aviation leader. Emirates A350-900 will feature [...]

2024-11-27T12:29:46+02:00November 27th, 2024|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Breakthrough global event on airport innovation kicks off in Rome 

Source: ACI World Airport innovators from across the world are hosted by Aeroporti di Roma This week, the global community of airport innovators, start-ups, visionary thinkers, researchers and top tech minds gathers in Rome for Airports Innovate. The conference, organized jointly by ACI EUROPE, ACI Asia-Pacific & Middle East and ACI World, and hosted by Aeroporti di Roma, will chart the future of air travel, pooling innovative solutions, groundbreaking tools and know-how from across the globe. Key topics on the agenda include: Unlocking the potential of Generative AI Identifying new tools and solutions boosting airports' sustainability efforts Innovations enhancing operations and passenger experience Future-proofing of Human Resources (HR) practices Data- and AI-driven forecasting Advanced Air Mobility The future of energy at [...]

2024-11-26T06:11:17+02:00November 26th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|
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Air Canada Named World’s Leading Airline to North America at World Travel Awards

Source: Air Canada Air Canada has been named the World's Leading Airline to North Americaat the World Travel Awards, reflecting the airline's ongoing commitment to excellence. "We are delighted that the travel trade have acknowledged Air Canada's international excellence by voting for us at the World Travel Awards. I thank our more than 39,000 dedicated employees who transport customers safely and deliver customer service excellence globally every day. I also extend my appreciation to our loyal customers for their continued support and trust," said Lisa M. Pierce, Air Canada's Vice President of Global Sales and Air Canada Vacations. Star Alliance, of which Air Canada is a founding member, was also honoured as the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the ceremony in [...]

2024-11-26T06:46:15+02:00November 26th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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