Source: Air Canada Star Alliance has once again been recognised as the World's Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2025, continuing its six-year winning streak. This year's recognition reflects the Alliance's continued focus on shaping a more seamless experience across the customer journey — from booking and airport to connections and loyalty. The honour was announced at the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held in Bahrain. Commenting on the achievement, Star Alliance CEO Theo Panagiotoulias said, "We are truly honoured to be named the World's Leading Airline Alliance once again, especially knowing it reflects the trust of travellers and industry peers. Our focus has always been on making customer journeys feel effortless, and our lounges bring the experience to [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]