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Turkish Airlines carried 8.6 million passengers with an increase of 9% in July 2023

Source: Turkish Airlines Turkish Airlines announced passenger and cargo traffic results for July with an increase in passenger capacity by 6.7% compared to that of 2022, and total load factor of 85.8% while carrying 8.6 million passengers. According to July 2023 Traffic Results; The number of carried passengers increased by 9% compared to the same period of 2022 and reached 8.6 million. International load factor was 84.8% while domestic load factor was 94.2%. Number of international to international passengers carried increased by 11.6% from 2.4 million in 2022 to 2.7 million in this period. Available seat kilometers (ASK), increased by 6.7% to 21.9 billion during the period of July 2023 from 20.5 billion for the same period of 2022. Cargo/Mail [...]

2023-08-10T05:16:32+03:00August 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet reports August long weekend operational success

Source: WestJet Airline flew more than a quarter of a million guests across network from August 4 – 7, 2023 Canada's 2023 summer travel season continues to see demand in excess of pre-pandemic levels and the August Long Weekend was no exception. Flying more than a quarter of a million guests, WestJet reported a strong operational performance throughout one of Canada's busiest travel weekends. Reporting a completion factor of 98.3 per cent and an on-time performance of 66.2 per cent of all flights throughout the August long weekend, the airline continues to demonstrate continued operational improvements to support the travel plans of its guests. "As we pass the halfway mark of summer, we are seeing our commitment to operational excellence [...]

2023-08-10T05:22:41+03:00August 10th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines participates in first-of-its-kind research on contrail avoidance

Source: American Airlines American Airlines announced today the findings of a first-of-its-kind study on contrail avoidance, with results verified by satellite imagery, aimed at reducing aviation’s environmental impact. Contrails form when airplanes fly through layers of humidity, and they can persist as cirrus clouds for minutes or hours depending on the conditions. While these extra clouds can reflect sunlight back into space during the day, certain contrails can trap heat within the Earth’s atmosphere at night. The study, led by Google Research and Breakthrough Energy and with support from American, tested whether it is possible to identify atmospheric zones that are likely to create contrails. The team then determined whether pilots could avoid making contrails in flight when supplied with [...]

2023-08-09T17:53:02+03:00August 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Viva Aerobus Traffic Report July 2023: Passengers increased 22.6%, reaching an 90.5% Load Factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced its July 2023 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 22.6% compared to July 2022, reaching 2.4 million passengers, driven by an increase of 23.1% and 18.7% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 90.5% compared to 89.5% in 2022, with a load factor mix of 91.4% and 86.1% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 17.5% compared to July 2022, reflecting an increase of 18.1% and 14.8% in domestic and international, respectively. “July traffic reflects the strength of the summer season in our markets, in line with the solid demand we have seen throughout 2023. We delivered our highest monthly [...]

2023-08-09T17:33:16+03:00August 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Caribbean Airlines expands connectivity with increased capacity to St. Maarten

Source: Caribbean Airlines    Caribbean Airlines, the leading airline connecting the Caribbean, announces the expansion of its services between Trinidad and St. Maarten. This is in keeping with one of the core elements of the company’s Welcome Home campaign, to improve connectivity and foster closer links within the region. Starting from August 21, the airline will increase capacity with an additional service every Friday, providing travellers with more opportunities to experience the beautiful island of St. Maarten and its unique blend of French and Dutch culture.  As the airline with the largest network in the Caribbean, Caribbean Airlines is dedicated to expanding its reach and reinforcing its commitment to making the Caribbean feel like home. Flight Number Frequency Routing Departure [...]

2023-08-10T02:12:26+03:00August 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Shaping the future of the Lufthansa Group as a Green Mobility Trainee

Source: Lufthansa Developing solutions for a more sustainable aviation and thus actively shaping the future of the Group: The Lufthansa Group offers this and much more with the "Green Mobility Trainee" program. From now until September 2, interested Master's degree graduates who have already dealt with the topic of sustainability during their studies or internships can apply via the homepage www.greenmobilitytrainee.de. The trainee program begins on February 1, 2024, and runs for 18 months. With this program, the Lufthansa Group underscores its commitment to a future-oriented and more sustainable aviation industry. The trainees will each work on three sustainability projects in different companies of the Lufthansa Group. A broad and diverse spectrum enables the trainees to gain an understanding of the [...]

2023-08-09T20:40:58+03:00August 9th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

WestJet celebrates addition of flights to Mexico from Vancouver

Source: WestJet Airline brings more sun and leisure connections to B.C.'s Lower Mainland WestJet today celebrated an expansion to its winter schedule serving British Columbia's Lower Mainland, further enhancing its sun and leisure connectivity from VancouverInternational Airport to some of Mexico's most popular destinations. Additionally, as part of its connectivity to Mexico, WestJet has added weekly non-stop service between Vancouver and Ixtapa. "We are thrilled to bring more opportunity for our guests across B.C.'s Lower Mainland to seamlessly connect to their favourite destinations across Mexico this winter," said Chris Avery, WestJet Vice-President, Network Planning, Alliances and Commercial Development. "In alignment with our strategy, we are proud to add Vancouver to the list of Canadian communities through which we are creating [...]

2023-08-09T17:55:08+03:00August 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Offers Unprecedented FRONTIER Miles Bonus Multipliers

Source: Frontier Airlines GoWild! Passholders and Frontier World Mastercard Holders Eligible for 30X Miles* | FRONTIER Miles and Discount Den Members Eligible for 20X Miles* Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today launched a never-before-offered mileage multiplier promotion providing consumers with major bonus mile rewards on every dollar spent, including airfare and ancillary products like bags and seat selections (excludes taxes and fees). GoWild! All-You-Can-Fly Pass™ holders and Frontier Airlines World Mastercard® holders will receive 30X bonus miles for every dollar spent while members of the airline's Discount Den® or free-to-join FRONTIER Miles℠ club will enjoy 20X bonus miles on every dollar spent excluding taxes and fees. Beginning August 8, 2023, through September 5, 2023, bookings made directly with Frontier Airlines [...]

2023-08-08T21:07:54+03:00August 8th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Volaris Reports July 2023 Traffic Results: 10% YoY Demand Growth with an 88% Load Factor

Source: Volaris Controladora Vuela Compañía de Aviación, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR) (“Volaris” or “the Company”), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central, and South America, reports its July 2023 preliminary traffic results. In July 2023, Volaris’ capacity (measured in ASMs) increased by 5.9% year-over-year, while demand (measured in RPMs) increased by 9.8%; the result was a load factor increase of 3.1 pp YoY to 87.8%. Volaris transported 3.1 million passengers during the month, an 8.1% increase compared to July 2022. Demand in the Mexican domestic and international markets increased by 3.8% and 24.2%, respectively. Enrique Beltranena, Volaris’ President and CEO remarked: “July has proven to be a robust month for Volaris. The thoughtful adjustments made to [...]

2023-08-07T11:03:38+03:00August 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|

Southwest Airlines Extends Flight Schedule through April 8, 2024

Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. is encouraging Customers to book spring break vacations beginning today with the extension of its flight schedule through April 8, 2024. To address seasonal travel patterns and demand, the airline brings more nonstop options for Southwest® Customers, including those traveling on peak days when new time-saving nonstop service complements a schedule of daily connecting or same-plane service. Spring to the Beach with New Flights  Southwest Airlines® continues responding to Customer demand by adding more international service and returning key seasonal routes. Baltimore to Beaches Beginning March 9, 2024, Baltimore’s largest airline offers new nonstop service on Saturdays between Baltimore/Washington and Belize*. The same day, Southwest resumes seasonal international service on Saturdays nonstop between: Baltimore and Grand Cayman Baltimore and Turks and [...]

2023-08-07T10:47:35+03:00August 7th, 2023|AIRLINES, News|