Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released data on the submissions (complaints, inquiries, and opinions) it has received from consumers about air travel for January-May 2024.  The release of the submissions data in the Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) was delayed primarily because of the tens of thousands of complaints  received against airlines and ticket agents received by the Office of Aviation Consumer Protection (OACP) and the time needed to review and process these consumer complaints using the Department's outdated legacy consumer complaint application system. Over the past three years, complaints made up an average of 91% of consumer submissions.  The Department has been actively working on modernizing its system for handling consumer complaints with the [...]

Source: TSA The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would provide federal agencies with necessary flexibility to begin enforcement of the REAL ID regulations on the May 7, 2025, deadline in a manner that takes into account security, operational risk and public impact. This proposed rule seeks to ensure that federal agencies, including TSA, are well positioned to begin enforcing REAL ID requirements on May 7, 2025. The proposed rule does not extend the REAL ID deadline. Instead, it would allow TSA to consider a phased enforcement approach to REAL ID implementation. Travelers without a REAL ID compliant ID or another form of acceptable ID after the May 7, 2025 deadline could face delays at [...]

Source: ICAO Representatives of the world's governments have endorsed a suite of important actions to accelerate the aviation sector's transition to greater sustainability, while enhancing air safety and boosting operational efficiency. The commitments emerged from the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) 14th Air Navigation Conference after nine days of strategic discussions in Montréal involving nearly 900 delegates from 110 ICAO Member States and 28 international organizations. On the eve of ICAO's 80th anniversary in December 2024, the Member States' conference recommendations are set to reshape the future of international air travel and transport. "This conference has resulted in concrete and actionable outcomes in critical areas," said ICAO Secretary General Juan Carlos Salazar. "From enhancing the resilience of satellite navigation to [...]

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) stated that the ACF 2024 that will be held in Miami, November 11-14, 2024 is being designed to be more than just an exhibition by adding unique opportunities to connect with industry peers and get your business developments in the spotlight. The ACF 2024 has been designed to be filled with plenty of opportunities for attendees to get together to do business, network and also have some fun. Golf Tournament, November 11th The golf tournament scheduled for the morning of November 11th at the Miami Beach Convention Center is set to bring together attendees that enjoy a good game of golf and offers opportunities to network with each other. Official Welcome Reception, [...]

Source: ACI-LAC The Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have successfully hosted the Aviation Day Argentina in Buenos Aires. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Airports Council International - Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) successfully hosted the Aviation Day Argentina in Buenos Aires on 5 September 2024. The event brought together more than 450 attendees from across the aviation industry, the tourism sector, other stakeholders in the value chain, along with national and provincial authorities, regulators, international organizations, suppliers, representatives of the diplomatic corps and media. In addition to Peter Cerdá, IATA’s Regional Vice President for the Americas and Dr. Rafael Echevarne, General Director of ACI-LAC [...]