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ACI-LAC fosters dialogue in the airport sector with ACI Airport Day AIFA

Source: ACI-LAC ACI‑LAC held the ACI Airport Day AIFA at the Holiday Inn Mexico Felipe Ángeles Airport Hotel, an event that brought together representatives of the Mexican airport sector, as well as government authorities, experts, and international organizations. The Airports Council International – Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) held the ACI Airport Day AIFA at the Holiday Inn Mexico Felipe Ángeles Airport Hotel, bringing together representatives of the Mexican airport sector, government authorities, experts, and international organizations. With the Felipe Ángeles International Airport (AIFA) as host, the event offered an agenda focused on the main challenges and opportunities of the industry. The central theme was airport facilitation and its impact on passenger experience, safety, and operational efficiency. Key topics [...]

2025-12-03T18:38:33+02:00December 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TSA Introduces New $45 Fee Option for Travelers Without REAL ID Starting February 1 

Source: TSA Agency will refer passengers to the fee-based TSA "Confirm.ID" payment option if they do not present a valid, acceptable ID at checkpoints The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today that it will refer all passengers who do not present an acceptable form of ID and still want to fly an option to pay a $45 fee to use a modernized alternative identity verification system, TSA Confirm.ID, to establish identity at security checkpoints beginning on February 1, 2026.   Travelers will be able to pay $45 to use TSA Confirm.ID for a 10-day travel period. TSA urges travelers who do not have a REAL ID to schedule an appointment at their local DMV to update their ID as soon as [...]

2025-12-02T19:39:43+02:00December 2nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Stresses Airlines’ Right to Always Prioritize Safety in Operational Decisions

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reiterated that safety is and will always be the number one priority in aviation. Hence, airlines must retain the freedom to individually assess risks, including airspace closures, safeguarding the safety of passengers and crew. This is even more important in scenarios where specific alerts and concerns from stakeholders have been raised. In such cases, airlines will comply with all regulatory frameworks when needing to suspend or cancel flights. Airlines have publicly stated their willingness to restore services to Venezuela as soon as conditions allow to do this safely and efficiently. IATA therefore urges governments and stakeholders to respect airlines' responsibility to make safety-driven decisions, reinforcing the principle that while the skies must [...]

2025-12-01T19:50:03+02:00December 1st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA calls on the Venezuelan government to reconsider decision to revoke airline operating permits

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urges Venezuelan authorities to reconsider the revocation for the operating permits of several international airlines operating in the country. The airlines in question have temporarily suspended their flights to and from Venezuela following the issuance of air safety alerts by both the governments of the United States and Spain. Airlines have prioritized the protection of passengers and crew members, avoiding flights in high-risk areas. The airlines reaffirm their commitment to the market and their willingness to restore service safely and efficiently as soon as conditions allow, with a focus on those passengers who have been directly affected by this situation that is beyond the airlines’ control. IATA and its members reiterate their [...]

2025-11-28T16:34:03+02:00November 28th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

October Air Passenger Demand Growth Accelerates to 6.6% according to IATA

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 6.6% compared to October 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 5.8% year-on-year. The October load factor was 84.6% (+0.7 ppt compared to October 2024). International demand rose 8.5% compared to October 2024. Capacity was up 7.1% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to October 2024). Domestic demand increased 3.4% compared to October 2024. Capacity was up 3.6% year-on-year. The load factor was 84.6% (-0.1 ppt compared to October 2024). "October was a strong month for air travel with demand up 6.6% on the [...]

2025-11-28T17:11:52+02:00November 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Air Cargo Demand Sets New Record in October, up 4.1%, Marking Eight Straight Months of Growth

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2025 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 4.1% compared to October 2024 levels (+4.8% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 5.1% compared to October 2024 (+6.4% for international operations). “Air cargo demand grew 4.1% year-on-year in October, marking the eighth consecutive month of expansion and setting a new monthly record for volumes. While the Asia-North America trade lane extended its contraction to six months, October saw double-digit or near double-digit growth within Asia, between the Middle East and Europe, and between Europe and Asia. This shifting growth pattern shows that air cargo is [...]

2025-11-28T16:49:42+02:00November 28th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan elected President of the ICAO Council

Source: ICAO From left to right: Mr Toshiyuki Onuma, ICAO Council President-Elect, Mr. Salvatore Sciacchitano, ICAO Council President, and Mr. Juan Carlos Salazar, ICAO Secretary General. The ICAO Council, the 36-member governing body of the International Civil Aviation Organization, has elected Toshiyuki Onuma of Japan as its President for a three-year term, beginning 1 January 2026. He succeeds Salvatore Sciacchitano of Italy, who has held the position for two consecutive terms since 2020. "The President of the Council is central to uniting ICAO's 193 Member States around our shared vision of air transport for all by 2050, with zero fatalities and net-zero carbon emissions, and driving the cooperation, innovation and talent required to realize that vision," said President Sciacchitano as [...]

2025-11-27T00:59:58+02:00November 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI World and Amadeus announced the world’s most innovative airports at 2025 Technology Innovation Awards

Source: ACI World The awards spotlight leading airports in digital transformation, passenger experience, and sustainable operations. Pablo López Loeches, Head of Ideation & Entrepreneurship at Aena (Spain), was recognised as Best Airport Innovation Leader (Individual) Airports Council International (ACI) World and Amadeus have announced the winners of the 2025 Technology Innovation Awards, recognizing the world’s most innovative airports. This year’s winners spotlight measurable advances in digital transformation, data-driven operations, identity-enabled self-service, and sustainable, climate-smart terminals. Why this matters Air travel will reach 9.8 billion passengers in 2025 (+3.7% YoY), with demand projected to rise to 17.2 billion by 2043. Airport technology and innovation are essential to unlock capacity, improve the passenger experience, and build operational resilience while advancing sustainability. Winners [...]

2025-11-27T01:09:31+02:00November 27th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS, SUPPLIERS|

Passenger Traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean Exceeds Expectations in 2025

Source: ACI-LAC The results reflect the strong contribution of several markets. The Airports Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) announces that passenger traffic in the region, between January and September 2025, performed above projections. Preliminary data for the period show growth of 5.43% compared to the same interval in 2024, surpassing the initial annual forecast of 4.1%. The results reflect the strong contribution of several markets. Argentina leads with an expansion of 13.5%, followed by Brazil (+8.87%), Panama (+8%), and Peru (+7.1%). Mexico, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Chile, and Colombia also maintain a positive trajectory, reinforcing regional dynamism. International traffic remains a pillar of recovery and expansion, with growth of 4.9% during the period. Cargo transport also showed consistent progress, [...]

2025-11-25T05:07:06+02:00November 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA calls for clarity, dialogue and flexibility after the temporary suspension of air operations in Venezuela

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is calling on the various authorities and stakeholders involved in the current security assessment of the Venezuelan airspace to better cooperate and provide clarity to the airlines operating in the Maiquetía Flight Information Region (FIR). This follows the decision by airlines to suspend flights because of safety advisories issued by the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on 21 November 2025 and by Spanish authorities on 24 November 2025, both warning of potential risks to civil aviation and recommending avoiding overflights of afore-mentioned airspace. IATA emphasizes that these suspensions are temporary measures, adopted after rigorous risk analysis to ensure the safety of passengers, crews and aircraft, in accordance with the international standards established [...]

2025-11-25T01:58:20+02:00November 25th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|