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TSA now accepts mobile IDs in Samsung Wallet on Samsung mobile devices, starting with Arizona

Source: TSA Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport among first 27 participating airports In collaboration with the State of Arizona and Samsung, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is now accepting, for limited testing and evaluation purposes, Arizona-issued mobile driver's licenses and identification (ID) cards in Samsung Wallet on Samsung mobile devices at select TSA airport security checkpoints. Passengers will be able to use this new feature at checkpoints for identity verification at 27 participating airports. "With the addition of Samsung, TSA now accepts, from participating states, mobile driver's licenses and ID cards in multiple digital Wallets on devices from multiple manufacturers," said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. "Our Samsung partnership spotlights our commitment to expanding options for eligible passengers to use mobile [...]

2023-12-20T18:52:36+02:00December 20th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TSA PreCheck® program adds four new airlines

Source: TSA Eligible passengers can use TSA PreCheck lanes when traveling from the United States on more than 90 airlines The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced today the expansion of its TSA PreCheck® program with the addition of Norse Atlantic Airways, Lynx Air, Starlux Airlines and Fiji Airways. With these additions, there are now 94 domestic and international carriers participating in the TSA PreCheck program. TSA PreCheck is an expedited screening program enabling low-risk travelers to enjoy a secure and efficient screening experience at more than 200 U.S. airports. TSA PreCheck passengers travel with ease and may keep their shoes, belts and light jackets on and are not required to remove laptops, 3-1-1 liquids and food items from their carry-on [...]

2023-12-19T18:53:31+02:00December 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

oneworld® Becomes First Airline Alliance to join IATA CO2 Connect

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the oneworld Alliance will work together in the field of CO2 emission calculations with all 13 oneworld member airlines committing to contributing operational data to IATA's CO2 Connect emissions calculator. This will further improve the quality and accuracy of the tool, as the percentage of airline-specific fuel burn data used by the calculator will substantially increase, with the data provided by the following oneworld member airlines: Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, and SriLankan Airlines. IATA Senior Vice President, Sustainability and Chief Economist, Marie Owens Thomsen said: "travelers want to make informed choices regarding their [...]

2023-12-19T18:28:54+02:00December 19th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

IATA Rolls Out New Timatic Product to Support Contactless Travel and Enhance Customer Experience

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel and enhances the passenger experience. To achieve this, Timatic has undergone a complete redesign, setting a new benchmark in travel compliance solutions. Building on the success of its predecessor, Timatic AutoCheck offers a streamlined and interactive experience enabling travelers, airlines and travel professionals to easily access accurate and clearly worded immigration information. The entire document checking process has been automated with tailored instructions for each passenger. With passenger traffic set to double by 2040, the optimization and enhancement of airport processes will need to continue. Verifying passengers’ travel documentation is one of the more time-consuming tasks which will benefit from further [...]

2023-12-18T13:36:54+02:00December 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

A4A Commends Treasury on Releasing Guidance to Implement SAF Tax Credit

Source: Airlines for America Airlines for America (A4A) issued the following statement after the Department of Treasury’s release of guidance clarifying that an updated version of the “Greenhouse Gases, Regulated Emissions, and Energy Use in Transportation” (GREET) model will be one of the acceptable methods for measuring lifecycle emissions to claim credit for the sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) Blenders Tax Credit: “Today’s announcement is welcome news for the aviation sector, as it will help to accelerate the production and availability of SAF and stimulate new investment. The availability of multiple methods, including the GREET model, to measure lifecycle emissions is consistent with the Inflation Reduction Act legislation and ensures that credible and up-to-date lifecycle emissions measurements of a wide range [...]

2023-12-18T13:55:26+02:00December 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Port Authority of NY & NJ Board of Commissioners approves $9.3 billion 2024 Budget investing in world-class Airports, Bus Terminal transformation, Path upgrades

Source: Port Authority of of New York and New Jersey Approved Capital Budget Includes Substantial Funding to Advance Major Projects, Including JFK Airport Redevelopment, Replacement Projects for AirTrain Newark and Midtown Bus Terminal Agency Continues Record Security Funding to Stay Ahead of Evolving Threat Landscape, Including Cybersecurity Approved Budget Includes Automatic Inflation-Based Adjustments to Bridge and Tunnel Tolls, AirTrain Fares Following a month-long public comment period, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Board of Commissioners today approved the agency’s $9.3 billion 2024 budget, which consists of $3.9 billion in operating expenses, $3.6 billion in capital expenses, and $1.8 billion for debt service and deferred expenses. The approved budget reinvigorates the agency’s commitment to modern, secure facilities as [...]

2023-12-18T13:59:49+02:00December 18th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

International traffic to and from LAC grew 10% in October

Source: ALTA For the first time, Brazil and Chile exceeded their 2019 international traffic levels The number of passengers carried in October in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) grew 4.1% compared to October 2022 and 1.4% vs. October 2019. Specifically, 35.5 million passengers flew in the region, with an increase of 3% compared to the previous month. Domestic traffic increased 0.2% compared to 2022, while international traffic (both intra- and extra-regional) grew 10%. According to data from the Traffic Report prepared by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA), between January and October 2023, 371.8 million passengers traveled from, to and in the region, 14.3% more compared to 2022, 3.4% more than 2019. International traffic In October, [...]

2023-12-15T16:00:09+02:00December 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

oneworld named Global Traveler’s Best Airline Alliance for 14th Year Running

Source: oneworld The oneworld® Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance for the 14th consecutive year by readers of Global Traveler, securing oneworld's position as the most preferred alliance among frequent flyers. The prestigious accolade was part of the 20th annual GT Tested Reader Survey Awards, hosted by Global Traveler. Award winners gathered for a gala reception on 13 December at The Langham Huntington in Pasadena, Los Angeles. Maria McKinnon, oneworld Director of Brand, Marketing and Loyalty, who accepted the award on behalf of the alliance, said: "We're delighted that readers of Global Traveler have once again recognised oneworld as their preferred airline alliance. "This special award underscores the unwavering commitment of our valued member airlines to delivering exceptional customer [...]

2023-12-15T15:30:49+02:00December 15th, 2023|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

ACI World and Cirium partner on landmark data collaboration to strengthen world’s leading Airport Service Quality program

Source: ACI World Partnership solidifies ACI World's commitment to accuracy and reliability of customer experience data Airports Council International (ACI) World and Cirium, a global leader in aviation data analytics, begin a landmark collaboration to strengthen the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) program—the world's leading airport customer experience measurement and benchmarking program. The ASQ program's methodology is renowned for its robustness, ensuring the most accurate representation of airport traffic. In recognizing the critical role that flight databases play in the assessment of respondent sampling, Cirium will serve as the reference database for flights supporting the ASQ methodology—solidifying the ASQ program's commitment to accuracy and reliability. Cirium's core platform provides details on more than 35 million flights per year and covers 97% [...]

2023-12-15T16:01:06+02:00December 15th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Inmaquip joins as a new ACI-LAC Business Partner

Source: ACI-LAC Inmaquip, a leading company in the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment, joins as a new commercial partner (WBP) to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Inmaquip, a leading company in the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment, joins as a new commercial partner (WBP) to Airports Council International Latin America and the Caribbean (ACI-LAC). Inmaquip, a company with an outstanding track record in the industry, is dedicated to the representation, installation, maintenance and integration of airport equipment. Its wide range of products and services includes boarding bridges, baggage belts, security equipment such as X-ray and EDS, runway lights, among other key elements for airport operations. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, Director General [...]

2023-12-14T17:57:33+02:00December 14th, 2023|News, ORGANISATIONS|