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Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA) achieves Level 1 certification in the Airport Carbon Accreditation program

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) is pleased to announce that Felipe Angeles International Airport (AIFA), in Mexico, has achieved Level 1 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program, becoming the 100th airport in Latin America and the Caribbean to join this global initiative. ACA accreditation is the only independent global certification program that evaluates airports' efforts to manage and reduce their carbon emissions. Level 1 recognizes that the airport has completed a verified inventory of its emissions, establishing the basis for future reduction actions. This accreditation marks an important step in AIFA's commitment to environmental sustainability and climate action by successfully completing the process of identifying its emission sources and calculating its carbon footprint. [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-30T15:13:43+03:00April 30th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA: March Passenger Demand Grows 3.3%

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global passenger demand for air travel with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 3.3% compared to March 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 80.7% (-1.6 ppt compared to March 2024). International demand rose 4.9% compared to March 2024. Capacity was up 7.0% year-on-year, and the load factor was 79.9% (-1.7 ppt compared to March 2024). Domestic demand increased 0.9% compared to March 2024. Capacity was up 2.5% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.0% (-1.3 ppt compared to March 2024). “Passenger demand grew by 3.3% year-on-year in March, a slight strengthening from [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-30T16:08:16+03:00April 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Boeing 787 Dreamliner Fleet Eclipses 1 Billion Passengers

Source: Boeing Boeing shared today that the 787 Dreamliner fleet has surpassed 1 billion passengers faster than any widebody commercial airplane in history, accomplishing the feat in less than 14 years since entering service. The global 787 fleet of more than 1,175 airplanes has flown nearly 5 million flights covering more than 30 million flight hours "This milestone would not have been possible without the trust and confidence of our customers in operating the 787, and we are incredibly grateful for each of them," said Scott Stocker, Boeing 787 program vice president and general manager. "The 787 Dreamliner family was designed to connect people and places like never before. Flying over 1 billion passengers in this relatively short time is [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-30T15:27:42+03:00April 30th, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|

Honouring Air Canada’s Excellence Award Recipients

Source: Air Canada For the past 35 years, Air Canada has bestowed a special honour on employees who demonstrate the best of what it means to work at Canada's flag carrier. Known as the Excellence Awards, they are Air Canada's highest form of honour, annually recognizing employees who stand out as role models among their colleagues. "Being an Excellence Award recipient means your colleagues look up to you for leadership. It means you have the courage to show up as your best self, every single day. It means putting safety first, always. It means rolling up your sleeves, putting in the effort, and committing to Rising Higher, no matter what," said Leslie Ann Vezina, Senior Director, Human Resources Centre of [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-30T15:32:59+03:00April 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Signs Enhanced Distribution Agreement With Amadeus, Including NDC Content
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Frontier Airlines Signs Enhanced Distribution Agreement With Amadeus, Including NDC Content

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines has signed an enhanced distribution partnership with Amadeus, offering customers a broader range of personalized travel opportunities through third party channels. Under the terms of the deal, the low fare carrier will offer New Distribution Capability (NDC) content to travel sellers via a Global Distribution System (GDS) for the first time, providing a seamless and personalized booking experience. With the support of Amadeus and its NDC capabilities, this partnership represents yet another step in the airline's New Frontier transformation, balancing its low-cost DNA with an enhanced customer experience and expanded premium offerings. In addition to its traditional distribution via EDIFACT, this new partnership provides a seamless transition to enhanced messaging that will drive additional value [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-30T15:37:13+03:00April 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Air Cargo Demand Grows 4.4% in March according

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 4.4% compared to March 2024 levels (+5.5% for international operations), a historic peak for March. Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), expanded by 4.3% compared to March 2024 (+6.1% for international operations). “March cargo volumes were strong. It is possible that this is partly a front-loading of demand as some businesses tried to beat the well-telegraphed 2 April tariff announcement by the Trump Administration. The uncertainty over how much of the 2 April proposals will be implemented may eventually weigh on trade. In the meantime, the lower fuel costs—which are also [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-30T15:58:10+03:00April 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Nicole Hogg Director, SITA’s Product Management, Baggage at Airports: Our digitalization and automation solutions give full, real-time visibility and intimate management of every bag
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Nicole Hogg Director, SITA’s Product Management, Baggage at Airports: Our digitalization and automation solutions give full, real-time visibility and intimate management of every bag

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Nicole Hogg Director, SITA’s Product Management, Baggage at Airports: Our digitalization and automation solutions give full, real-time visibility and intimate management of every bag

Source: SITA What excites you about baggage management and your role? I am incredibly excited about my role as Head of Baggage as it allows me to combine my passions for aviation and baggage. Coming from the airline industry I’ve seen, firsthand, the intricate world of baggage handling: the endless planning and coordination, plus the pressure on operational staff to ensure every piece of baggage reaches its intended destination seamlessly. What excites me is that my team and I work directly with airlines and airports to help solve key pain points in the baggage journey. By using digitalization and automation we not only relieve the pressure for the operational staff – thereby driving operational efficiency - but help to restore [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-29T19:17:27+03:00April 29th, 2025|Interviews|

Frontier Airlines will fly from Atlanta to Aruba beginning next month

Source: Aruba International Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. (AAA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new nonstop flight by Frontier Airlines, connecting Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with Queen Beatrix International Airport (AUA) in Aruba. Beginning May 24th, 2025, the route will operate once a week on Saturdays through August 16th, 2025—offering travelers a new, convenient option to visit Aruba during the busy summer travel season. Flight schedule: Departing Atlanta (ATL): 10:13 AM → Arriving in Aruba (AUA): 2:20 PM Departing Aruba (AUA): 3:35 PM → Arriving in Atlanta (ATL): 7:55 PM The service will be operated with an Airbus A321 aircraft, featuring a seating capacity of 230 passengers. This seasonal route will provide an additional 230 weekly [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-29T11:07:25+03:00April 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Mayor of Los Angeles celebrates Major Investments in local business and new jobs at LAX

Source: LAWA Karim Webb, President, Board of Airport Commissioners, John Ackerman, Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), LAWA officials and prime contractors of the $5 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) gathered at Los Angeles International Airport on Thursday. The initiative prioritizes contracts for small, local and minority-owned businesses for upcoming projects at LAX (Photo courtesy of Los Angeles World Airports). Mayor Karen Bass, Councilwoman Traci Park and leaders at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) celebrated the latest round of investments at LAX to prioritize local businesses and jobs, including 13 first-time prime contractors who are local small businesses. This investment, through the $5 billion Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC), ensures that small, local and minority-owned [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-29T10:50:12+03:00April 29th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

Southwest Airlines Announces Reimagined Fare Products, New Benefits for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers and Tier Member Customers
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Southwest Airlines Announces Reimagined Fare Products, New Benefits for Rapid Rewards Credit Cardmembers and Tier Member Customers

Source: Southewest Airlines Products provide choice for Customers to have a broader range of travel experiences Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announces its new fare products, as well as new benefits for its Rapid Rewards® Credit Cardmembers and Tier Members, aiming to deepen and reward loyalty for the airline’s most engaged Customers. “With new choices like seat selection and Extra Legroom, our enhanced fare bundles let Customers customize their trip while still enjoying our industry-leading reliability and hospitality.” said Tony Roach, Executive Vice President Customer & Brand. The new fare products, Choice Extra, Choice Preferred, and Choice (formerly Business Select, Anytime, and Wanna Get Away Plus), will be available for booking in the third quarter of 2025 as Southwest® begins [...]

Jeff Peet2025-04-29T10:41:59+03:00April 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

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