Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA) released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for November 2023: Operating Data November November % Change 2023 2022 Copa Holdings  (Consolidated)   ASM (mm) (1) 2,327.4 2,079.6 11.9 %   RPM (mm) (2) 2,034.5 1,810.5 12.4 %   Load Factor (3) 87.4 % 87.1 % 0.4p.p.         1.  Available seat miles - represents the aircraft seating capacity multiplied by the number of miles the seats are flown. 2.  Revenue passenger miles - represents the numbers of miles flown by revenue passengers 3.  Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For November 2023, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 11.9%, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 12.4%, compared to 2022.  As a result, the [...]

Source: WestJet WestJet's second transpacific connection to Asia, underpins continued establishment of airline's global hub in Calgary WestJet today announced it will welcome Incheon International Airport (ICN) in Seoul, South Korea to its growing list of international destinations as part of its wider growth strategy to enhance Calgary's presence as an intercontinental hub. With service three days per week this summer, guests travelling between Calgary and Seoul will enjoy the luxuries of WestJet's 787 Dreamliner aircraft. Subject to regulatory approvals, the airline anticipates flights to be available for booking in early 2024 and is inviting Canadians to win a round-trip flight to Seoul and be notified when flights are made available for sale. "It is with great pleasure that WestJet [...]

Source: Frontier Airlines Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) will launch nonstop service from various airports across the U.S. and Jamaica in March and May of 2024. To celebrate, America's Greenest Airline is offering fares as low as $19.* "As we prepare to launch our spring schedule and increase service to destinations across the U.S. and Caribbean, now is a better time than ever to take advantage of Frontier's ultra-low fares and friendly service." said Josh Flyr, vice president, network and operations design, Frontier Airlines. Currently, travel on Frontier can be booked through August 12, 2024. Service from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL): SERVICE TO:   SERVICE START:   SERVICE FREQUENCY:   INTRO FARE:   Pittsburgh (PIT)   May [...]

Source: Porter Airlines Porter Airlines and Alaska Airlines have announced a broad partnership, taking advantage of Porter’s strong presence across Eastern Canada and Alaska’s well-established U.S. West Coast links to provide passengers more flight options and better service from coast to coast. The new interline agreement means that from today, passengers can purchase combined Porter-Alaska itineraries directly from flyporter.com or via third-party agencies. Alaska’s Mileage Plan members can start earning points on Porter flights booked via Alaska Airlines from January, and later in 2024 both VIPorter and Mileage Plan members will earn miles in their respective loyalty programs no matter where they book their flights. Finally, next year will bring even more benefits with access to mileage redemptions with enhanced [...]

Fuente: Avianca Este aumento en la oferta representa un 39% más de disponibilidad de sillas en Colombia, con respecto al año anterior. Durante el último semestre de 2023, Avianca se ha preparado para atender la temporada de fin de año, con la incorporación de 16 aviones y la contratación de 1.200 A cierre de fin de año, la línea aérea espera transportar a 32.5 millones de pasajeros. Avianca reconoce y aplaude las medidas adoptadas por la Aeronáutica Civil para garantizar la correcta operación del Aeropuerto El Dorado y la estabilidad de toda la industria. Durante la temporada de fin de año, los clientes de Avianca tendrán más de 6,6 millones de sillas, lo cual representa un 39% más de oferta [...]