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SITA marks a 25-year milestone in border management

Source: SITA SITA, today celebrates the 25th anniversary of its border management business, a journey that started in 1996 in readiness for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney. A quarter of a century on, SITA’s border solutions are used by over 60 governments to seamlessly process two billion border crossings every year. SITA’s extensive knowledge and experience in serving the air transport industry includes delivering solutions and services for airlines, airports, and on aircraft. This has enabled the organization to diversify its portfolio over the last few decades into border management and security for governments worldwide with significant success. Jeremy Springall, VP of SITA AT BORDERS, said: "We’re immensely proud to celebrate this 25-year milestone for our borders business. We [...]

2021-05-10T21:35:05+03:00May 10th, 2021|News, SERVICES|

American Revamps Amenity Kits with Brands Rooted in Thoughtful Design and Creativity

Source: American Airlines Travel has the power to create lasting memories and connect us with the world, but the spirit of travel doesn’t have to stop when the journey is complete. American Airlines is introducing new onboard amenity kits for premium cabin customers in partnership with Shinola and D.S. & Durga. These thoughtful and creative partners will help keep memories of customers’ travels top of mind, even when customers aren’t flying 35,000 feet in the air. “American often seeks brands that are rooted in creativity, especially those that celebrate travel before, during and after the actual journey,” said Clarissa Sebastian, Managing Director of Premium Customer Experience and Onboard Products. “D.S. & Durga and Shinola underscore what we value in our [...]

2021-05-10T18:51:37+03:00May 10th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

The World Tourism Organization Unites With Tourism Ministers in the Americas To Relaunch Tourism in the Region

Source: UNWTO Minister of Tourism David Collado along with 15 more ministers and vice ministers of tourism of the Americas established partnership agreements and procedures for relaunching tourism in the region in a meeting called by the World Tourism Organization and led in its inauguration by Luis Abinader, President of Dominican Republic. Tourism leaders in the Americas committed to jointly addressing the reactivation of tourism, making the sector a priority and adopting international protocols. Additionally, they agreed to emphasize innovation and digital transformation, develop sustainable tourism and strengthen support mechanisms for workers and impacted companies. At the beginning of the meeting, the Secretary General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili commended the way Dominican Republic has handled the [...]

2021-05-10T04:12:47+03:00May 10th, 2021|News, ORGANISATIONS|

MIA selected as first test site for TSA drone detection technology

Source: MIA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has selected Miami International Airport (MIA) for its initial test of technologies that will detect, track, and identify (DTI) drones entering into restricted airspace. Drones, also known as Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), pose a threat to aviation security when flown into certain restricted airspaces. “ TSA’s establishment and management of this assessment of UAS detection technologies is a critical part of our agency’s overall strategy to collect data for further deployments of equipment at U.S. airports. TSA Federal Security Director Daniel Ronan „ “ The UAS threat to airports has increased exponentially over the last several years, which is why it is vital we begin assessing the effectiveness of UAS DTI technologies in [...]

2021-05-06T21:54:26+03:00May 6th, 2021|AIRPORTS, News|

Volaris reports April 2021 traffic results: 107% of 2019 capacity with 82% load factor

Source: Volaris Volaris* (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost airline serving Mexico, the United States and Central America, reports April2021 preliminary traffic results. In the domestic Mexican market, demand continued to recover, and we capitalized on opportunities to add capacity, ending the month with 17.8% more ASMs (Available Seat Miles) than in April 2019. International capacity decreased 16.7% versus April 2019, as a result of COVID-19 related international travel restrictions. Totalcapacity for the month of April measured by ASMs was 107.3% of the same month in 2019. Demand measured by RPMs (Revenue Passenger Miles) was 104.6% as compared to the same month in 2019. Volaris transported 1.9 million passengers in April 2021, 3.3% higher than April 2019, and the [...]

2021-05-06T21:52:45+03:00May 6th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Delta’s ESG Report: Powering purpose-driven goals to be a catalyst for change

Source: Delta Air Lines The launch of Delta’s inaugural ESG report is a pivotal moment in the company’s commitment to being purpose-driven and highlights its intention to be a catalyst for global change, from its Board of Directors to its front-line employees. As a company that connects people with opportunity, Delta recognizes its role in growing empathy, respect and care for the planet and the people within it. “Over the past year, we have taken on bold commitments to be a driver of change for diversity, equity & inclusion and environmental sustainability, within our industry and beyond,” said Tim Mapes, Delta’s Chief Marketing & Communications Officer. “Neither of these come with an easy solution and will take time and resources [...]

2021-05-06T18:41:26+03:00May 6th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

LATAM Group announces that it will be zero waste to landfill by 2027 and carbon neutral by 2050

Source: LATAM Santiago, Chile, May 5, 2021 13:45 LATAM and TNC (The Nature Conservancy) will collaborate in order to identify conservation projects, protecting iconic ecosystems, such as the Amazon, the Chaco, the Llanos del Orinoco, the Atlantic forest and El Cerrado, among others. By developing a portfolio of conservation projects and other initiatives, the group will offset 50% of emissions from its domestic operations by 2030. Before 2023, the group will eliminate single-use plastics, recycle all waste on domestic flights, make its LATAM lounges 100% sustainable, and expand its recycling program for uniforms and other materials. The goal is to be a zero waste to landfill company by 2027. At the same time, LATAM Group will expand its Solidarity Plane [...]

2021-05-06T18:39:57+03:00May 6th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

IATA Welcomes G20 Push to Restart Tourism

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the agreement by the G20 Tourism Ministers to support the safe restoration of mobility by following the G20 Rome Guidelines for the Future of Tourism. IATA urged G20 governments to quickly follow up their endorsement of the guidelines with actions, particularly the five-point agenda to safely restore mobility: Sharing information among industry and governments to inform policies and decisions to ensure safe mobility. Agreeing common international approaches to COVID-19 testing, vaccination, certification and information. Promoting digital traveler identity, biometrics and contactless transactions for safe and seamless travel. Providing accessible, consistent, clear and updated information to travelers to encourage and facilitate travel planning and journeys. Maintaining and improving the connectivity, safety and [...]

2021-05-06T00:05:52+03:00May 6th, 2021|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Copa Holdings Reports Financial Results for the First Quarter of 2021

Source: Copa Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today announced financial results for the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21). The terms "Copa Holdings" and "the Company" refer to the consolidated entity.  The following financial information, unless otherwise indicated, is presented in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). See the accompanying reconciliation of non-IFRS financial information to IFRS financial information included in the financial tables section of this earnings release. Unless otherwise stated, all comparisons with prior periods refer to the first quarter of 2021 (1Q21). OPERATING AND FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS Copa Holdings reported a net loss of US$110.7 million for the quarter, or US$2.60 per share.  Excluding special items, the Company would have reported a net loss of US$95.1 million, or [...]

2021-05-06T00:03:13+03:00May 6th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|

Three ways Delta and its partners are taking the stress out of travel

Source: Delta Air Lines As the successful vaccination rollout continues in the U.S., consumer confidence and demand for travel is growing. Delta, alongside its global airline partners, is ready to welcome customers back to the skies. Throughout the pandemic, the airlines have been working closely together and sharing best practices on health and safety measures throughout the journey, as well as focusing on how they can create a stress-free travel experience as customers navigate new requirements needed for international travel. “We are focused on taking the stress out of travel and have been working tirelessly to ensure our customers feel safe when they travel and have all the information they need before they fly on us and our partners’ flights,” [...]

2021-05-05T19:57:19+03:00May 5th, 2021|AIRLINES, News|