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Viva Aerobus Traffic Report May 2024: Passengers increased 13.0%, reaching an 84.5% Load Factor

Source: Viva Aerobus Viva Aerobus announced its May 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 13.0% compared to May 2023, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 13.5% and 7.6% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 84.5% compared to 86.8% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 86.2% and 75.6% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 16.4% compared to May 2023, reflecting an increase of 17.5% and 11.1% in domestic and international, respectively. “In May, we observed a sequential recovery in our load factors of 1.2pp, reflecting good passenger demand in a shoulder month. Current booking trends indicate a positive summer [...]

2024-06-11T11:32:52+03:00June 11th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Avianca Restarts 11 Seasonal Routes From the United States Deepening Connection to Americas

Source: Avianca With the resumption of routes for this midyear season, Avianca travelers will be able to connect from major U.S. cities during the peak of the summer season, including Chicago, Orlando, New York, Las Vegas, Miami and Washington D.C. Avianca boasts one of the most comprehensive networks of nonstop travel from the United States to major tourist destinations in the Americas. Tickets are on sale at com, the mobile app, physical points of sale and travel agencies. Avianca has resumed eleven direct international routes for the high midyear season, aiming to provide increased direct connectivity between regions of the United States and various destinations in the Americas, including Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Costa Rica, among others. From Las [...]

2024-06-10T18:09:57+03:00June 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

TAP launches route to Florianopolis, Brazil

Source: TAP Lisbon and the capital of the Brazilian state of S. Catarina will have three connections a week. TAP Air Portugal will fly to Florianópolis, the capital of the state of Santa Catarina, in southern Brazil. From 3 September 2024, the airline will offer three weekly flights between Lisbon and Florianópolis - Hercílio Luz International Airport. The choice of Florianópolis as TAP's 12th destination in Brazil will allow it to continue developing its diversification strategy in TAP's most important market, reinforcing to Brazilians the geographical convenience of Portugal as a gateway to more than 50 destinations in Europe. TAP will operate to Florianópolis, in Santa Catarina, using an Airbus A330-200 aircraft, carrying 269 passengers, 244 in Economy class and [...]

2024-06-10T18:03:48+03:00June 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Mexicana orders 20 Embraer E2 Aircraft

Source: Embraer Mexicana de Aviación, Mexico's state-owned carrier, has ordered 20 Embraer (NYSE: ERJ; B3: EMBR3) E2 aircraft. The deal is for 10 E190-E2 and 10 E195-E2 jets. Deliveries will begin in 2Q25. Mexicana will configure the E190-E2 with 108 seats, and the E195-E2 with 132 seats – both in a single class layout. Mexicana will be the first E2 operator in Mexico, benefitting from the E2's low operating costs and fuel efficiency, highlighting Mexicana and Embraer’s commitment to sustainability, and improving the efficiency of aviation. With this strategic decision the Mexican state airline will grow and modernize its fleet, strengthening domestic and international connectivity to offer affordable and comfortable air travel, with the highest standards of safety and service. [...]

2024-06-05T19:22:22+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Creating connectivity: Georgia leaders spotlight economic opportunities created through Delta-LATAM joint venture

Source: Delta Air Lines Georgia leaders recently joined Delta and LATAM representatives on a trade mission to Chile and Peru to highlight the essential role the two airlines’ networks play in strengthening economic ties between Georgia and South America. In the less than two years since the launch of their Joint Venture, Delta and LATAM’s partnership has brought immense success to the state of Georgia, Chile and Peru. The partnership launched in late 2022, aiming to better connect North and South America and grow trade and tourism relations between the two continents. Chile and Peru, two major hubs of the LATAM market, were the key to unlocking this highly-sought-after progress for both areas. Since its initial launch, the alliance has [...]

2024-06-05T19:35:51+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Elevate Your Summer Travel Experience with Complimentary Snacks, Beer and Wine on Air Canada

Source: Air Canada All Air Canada customers on all flights can now enjoy a delicious free snack, featuring Canadian favourites Airline also expands selection of complimentary beer and wine, plus $5 spirits, to flights within Canada and the U.S. through the end of 2024 New offer builds on airline's recent industry-leading food and beverage upgrade showcasing bigger, bolder flavours Cheers, travellers! Your Economy experience is getting an upgrade! Starting today, Air Canada is delighted to introduce premium complimentary snacks, featuring homegrown Canadian favourites, to all customers on all flights. The airline is also expanding its complimentary beer and wine offering to customers on flights within Canada and the U.S., alongside a selection of $5 spirits, through the end of this [...]

2024-06-05T18:40:04+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA to transform ITA Airways’ Digital Network Infrastructure

Source: SITA The implementation of SITA Connect Go will provide higher capacity, increased security, automation, and reduced costs for the airline SITA, a leading technology provider for the air transport industry, has announced a new partnership with ITA Airways to transform the company's global network infrastructure. The partnership will include the migration from the airline's Multiprotocol label switching (MPLS) network to SITA's recently launched Connect Go SASE platform. SITA will supply a future proof software defined networking (SDN) and secure service edge (SSE) solution. SITA Connect Go is the only integrated networking and security solution designed specifically for the air transport industry. It aims to help the industry transform its network capabilities to meet evolving bandwidth, resilience, security, and automation [...]

2024-06-05T18:37:19+03:00June 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

WestJet Group delivers continued growth for Edmonton region with largest winter schedule ever

Source: WestJet Airline estimates it will fly more than 4 million seats in and out of Edmonton this year further solidifying WestJet's position as the city's leading carrier WestJet today revealed highlights of its Edmonton winter 2024/2025 flight schedule, outlining significant growth and commitment to the region, including record level domestic investments. Boosting its overall capacity by more than 20 per cent compared to winter 2023, WestJet will operate the city's largest-ever network to and from Edmonton. This winter, Edmonton will have access to 16 nonstop WestJet destinations in Canada, nine transborder, including Hawaii, and five options to Mexico. "Serving a total of 30 non-stop destinations from Edmonton International Airport in the winter season, WestJet is proud to bring more [...]

2024-06-04T20:22:31+03:00June 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Air Canada Significantly Expands Service to India for Winter 2024-25, Leveraging its Global Network Strength

Source: Air Canada Only non-stop Canada-Mumbai route launches Oct. 27, operating four-times weekly from Toronto Increased Air Canada connectivity from Western Canada to India with new daily seasonal Calgary-Delhiflights via London Heathrow beginning Oct. 27 Vancouver-London flights connect conveniently to Delhi this winter via London Heathrow Montreal-Delhi flights boosted to daily; route capacity increases 44 per cent Air Canada today announced the strategic expansion of its international network to India, adding 40 per cent more seat capacity beginning late October for the Winter 2024-25 season. Highlights of the carrier's new services include the only non-stop flights from Canada to India's financial capital, Mumbai, improved service from Western Canada to Delhi with the introduction of new seasonal daily flights over London [...]

2024-06-04T21:02:33+03:00June 4th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

American sends World War II veterans off in honor of the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Source: American Airlines To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, American flew nearly 70 World War II veterans to Normandy, France. The historic trip started at American’s headquarters in Dallas-Fort Worth with a kickoff dinner that included a 1940s-era big band and the Victory Belles from the National World War II Museum in New Orleans. Veterans were also given a special heroes’ arrival by American Airlines team members before heading to Dallas Fort Worth International airport, where the celebration continued. Additional trip participants include a few Rosie the Riveters, an iconic representation in the United States of the women who worked in factories and shipyards during World War II, and six Medal of Honor recipients, our nation’s highest [...]

2024-06-04T21:10:44+03:00June 3rd, 2024|AIRLINES, News|