Source: Southwest Airlines Southwest Airlines Co. and Archer Aviation Inc., have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to develop operational plans for electric air taxi networks utilizing Archer's eVTOL aircraft at California airports where Southwest® operates. Archer Aviation is a leading manufacturer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. Southwest is the Golden State's largest air carrier, operating at 14 airports across the state. Archer Midnight aircraft is designed to transform urban travel, replacing 60-to-90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10-to-20-minute electric air taxi flights. The goal of Archer's aircraft is to offer a safe, low-noise, cost-competitive transportation option with no direct emissions. Southwest and Archer intend to collaborate on a concept of operations that lays the foundation for integrated [...]

Source: Copa Holdings Copa Holdings, S.A. released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for June 2024: Operating Data June 2024 June 2023 % Change Copa Holdings (Consolidated) ASM (mm) (1) 2,521.9 2,244.7 12.3 % RPM (mm) (2) 2,185.1 1,949.0 12.1 % Load Factor (3) 86.6 % 86.8 %       -0.2 p.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 number of miles flown by revenue passengers 3. Load factor - represents the percentage of aircraft seating capacity that is actually utilized For June 2024, Copa Holdings' capacity (ASMs) increased by 12.3 %, while system-wide passenger traffic (RPMs) increased by 12.1 %, compared to 2023. As a [...]

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta is celebrating the journey to victory in its newest campaign that brings its “Keep Climbing” mantra to life through the lens of the world’s greatest athletes. Building on Delta’s multiyear partnership with Team USA, the creative focuses on the theme of epic journeys and showcases the indomitable spirit and drive for greatness that Delta employees share with Team USA. The campaign highlights how the journey is about enjoying and embracing each moment – big and small – and the unexpected joys and challenges along the way. Each of the five spots convey a series of nonlinear paths across the most vital moments of the Games. Delta applauds the ambition it takes to keep going despite the difficulties – [...]

Source: Southwest Airlines TikTok creators serve up travel content and ease of booking on Southwest through the platform Southwest Airlines is kicking off a shoppable flights program that meets their younger audience where they live every day – on TikTok. By partnering with creators in various subcultures of the platform, Southwest will highlight travel inspiration and offer an easy way to book on the LUV airline. "We've seen the power of influence at work with our Customers and Employees and see the value that comes from our partnerships," said Julia Melle, Director of Brand & Content at Southwest Airlines. "From content creation to distribution strategies, our investment in influencer partnerships helps highlight our carrier's fun-loving personality and flexible policies on [...]

Source: Etihad Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is today announcing exciting updates coming to the North American market ahead of the winter travel season, reinforcing the airline's dedication to facilitating seamless travel experiences. Beginning 27 October, Etihad will increase its nonstop flight service between Boston and Abu Dhabi from four flights per week to once daily, offering North American corporate and leisure travellers more choice and flexibility when planning trips to the UAE and beyond to the Gulf region and the Indian subcontinent. The decision to increase Boston flights to daily is based on the route’s strong performance and comes just three months after Etihad Airways introduced Boston as its fourth destination in the United States. Boston [...]

Source: WestJet Affordable shipping solutions for Canadians students and university staff WestJet Cargo has launched its new Campus'Air service, designed to provide students and university staff with cost-effective shipping solutions for their personal effects. This initiative broadens WestJet Cargo's portfolio of services by specifically catering to the unique needs of the academic community, further enhancing its comprehensive shipping solutions. Campus'Air is part of WestJet Cargo's ongoing commitment to investing in the community and paving a brighter future for Canada. Under the Campus'Air program, students and employees of select Canadian universities will receive a 50 per cent discount on published freight rates applicable to domestic shipments of personal effects. This significant discount ensures that the service remains accessible and economical, helping [...]

Source: Viva Air Viva Aerobus announced today its June 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 11.3% compared to June 2023, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 11.5% and 9.7% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 88.0% compared to 87.1% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 89.6% and 80.8% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 9.9% compared to June 2023, reflecting an increase of 9.4% and 11.9% in domestic and international, respectively. “June saw a positive increase in traffic, outpacing our capacity growth and enhancing our load factor, driven by robust demand across our markets. As we prepare for [...]