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US Air Travel Consumer Report: April 2024 Numbers

Source: US DOT The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) today released its Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) on airline operational data compiled for the month of April 2024 for on-time performance, mishandled baggage, and mishandled wheelchairs and scooters. The ATCR is designed to assist consumers with information on the quality of services provided by airlines. For April 2024, 0.7% of flights were cancelled, lower than both the 1.7% cancellation rate for April 2023 and the 2.4% cancellation rate for pre-pandemic April 2019. DOT expects that airlines will operate flights as scheduled and that when they do not, airlines will provide consumers the services promised when a flight is cancelled or delayed because of an airline issue. After a two-year DOT [...]

2024-07-19T21:00:46+03:00July 19th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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U.S. Aviation Industry Calls for Strengthened Investment in Aviation Facilities & Equipment

Source: Airlines For America (A4A) A diverse coalition of aviation industry stakeholders, led by Airlines for America (A4A) and the General Aviation Manufacturers Association (GAMA), joined together in calling on U.S. congressional aviation leaders and the administration to support the strengthening and modernization of the U.S. air traffic control (ATC) system. The group’s collective view is that the U.S. must continue to have a safe, efficient and resilient ATC system. To accomplish this objective, Congress should consider making changes to its administration of the Aviation and Airways Trust Fund in such a way that maintains the appropriators’ and authorizers’ important oversight role while giving the FAA the ability to more effectively utilize the Trust Fund balance for needed facility upgrades [...]

2024-07-18T04:23:24+03:00July 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Passenger traffic in LAC grew by 5.3% in May

Source: ALTA The international air market within Latin America experienced the highest growth in May and has been the most dynamic since the post-pandemic period The intraregional international market, encompassing international travel within Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), experienced the highest percentage growth in May 2024 compared to domestic and extraregional international travel. This market reached 4.45 million passengers, a 13.2% increase compared to May 2023. From January to May, the intraregional international market also recorded the highest percentage growth, with an increase of nearly 17%. It is noteworthy that this segment was the only one that had not surpassed pre-pandemic levels until July 2023. Additionally, it showed a 6% growth compared to 2019 during this month. This growth [...]

2024-07-16T20:32:39+03:00July 16th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ACI-LAC Webinar: VIP-Terminals, an exclusive experience for passengers and an additional revenue opportunity for airports

ACI-LAC and Munich International Airport invite to the webinar on VIP-Terminarls: An exclusive experience for passengers and an additional revenue opportunity for airports As a growing number of affluent passengers desires a unique travel experience, VIP-Terminals are becoming more and more popular with airports, mainly in Europe but increasingly in other markets as well. These state-of-the-art spaces cater to the needs of individuals who demand a smooth and fast service across the airport together with an exclusive experience. German introduces the audience to the concept of VIP-Terminals, discusses key-features of such terminals and shows examples of VIP-Terminals from around the world. Date: Wednesday, July 17, 2024 Time: 10:00 AM (Panama / Quito / Bogota) Speaker:  German González, Senior Consultant at Munich Airport International To participate, you [...]

2024-07-12T17:50:41+03:00July 12th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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US Airlines’ May 2024 Fuel Cost per Gallon down 3.8% from April 2024; Aviation Fuel Consumption up 4.0% from Pre-Pandemic May 2019

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines’ May 2024 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.646 billion gallons of fuel, 5.1% more fuel than in April 2024 (1.567 billion gallons) and 4.0% more than in pre-pandemic May 2019. The cost per gallon of fuel in May 2024 ($2.65) was down 10 cents (3.8%) from April 2024 ($2.75) and up $0.53 (25.2%) from May 2019. Total May 2024 fuel expenditure ($4.36B) was up 1.1% from April 2024 ($4.31B) and up 30.2% from pre-pandemic May 2019. Year-over-year changes in fuel consumption and cost for May 2024 includes a 4.7% increase in domestic fuel consumption, a 13.1% increase in [...]

2024-07-11T07:58:25+03:00July 11th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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ALTA presents Ecuador Aviation Insight

Source: ALTA 2024 is shaping up to be a historic year for commercial aviation in Ecuador The year 2024 looks set to be a record year for international passenger traffic in Ecuador. During the first four months of the year, 1.55 million international passengers traveled To/From the country, an 8% increase vs. 2019. "If this trend continues, 2024 will be the year with the highest international passenger traffic in Ecuador," foresees ALTA Aviation Insight Ecuador, a statistical compilation of air transport in the country. "Ecuador has put in place a State Agenda including aviation and tourism as essential sectors for the socio-economic development of the country. Accordingly, the State has taken measures leading to important advances for the competitiveness of [...]

2024-07-10T14:16:34+03:00July 10th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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TSA stopped 3,269 firearms at airport security checkpoints nationwide during the first half of 2024

Source: TSA TSA screened record number of travelers; firearms detections nearly same    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), which has screened higher passenger volumes this summer and a record-breaking 3 million passengers on Sunday, July 7, intercepted 3,269 firearms at airport security checkpoints during the first half of 2024. The first half of the year ended June 30 and the total represents an average 19 firearms detected per day at TSA checkpoints; more than 94% were loaded. While the number of firearms discovered during this period last year is nearly the same at 3,251, the total number of passengers increased. TSA has screened nearly 7% more passengers during the first half of 2024 than during the same period in 2023. [...]

2024-07-10T14:21:36+03:00July 10th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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Air Travel Consumer Report: June-December 2023, Full Year 2023 Airline Consumer Submissions Data

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 June-December 2023 and the full calendar year 2023. The submissions about air travel in calendar year 2023 are the highest number on record except for calendar year 2020. The release of the submissions data in the Air Travel Consumer Report (ATCR) was delayed primarily because of the high volume of complaints 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 [...]

2024-07-09T17:51:11+03:00July 9th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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South Africa Has Vast Potential in Sustainable Aviation Fuel Production

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on South Africa to mobilize its experience, resources, and infrastructure to accelerate the development of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production. The call came as government and industry officials gathered in Johannesburg for the IATA Wings of Change Focus Africa conference. “South Africa has vast potential to become a leading Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer in the region. And there is a waiting market for SAF as airlines work to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050. More than a strategy in support of aviation’s decarbonization, it is a strategy for economic development and should be a top priority for the new South African government. Across agriculture, energy, and transportation, new jobs [...]

2024-07-09T08:52:55+03:00July 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|
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EU Commission gives green light for Lufthansa Group’s participation in ITA Airways

Source: Lufthansa Carsten Spohr, Chief Executive Officer of Deutsche Lufthansa AG, says: "The approval from Brussels is excellent news for ITA Airways and Lufthansa and especially for all passengers flying to and from Italy. We look forward to welcoming ITA Airways and its outstanding employees as a new member of our airline family very soon. The decision is also a clear signal for strong air traffic in Europe, which can successfully assert itself in global competition." Lufthansa Group, the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) and ITA Airways have expressly welcomed the EU Commission's approval under competition law. With this clearance of the competition authority, the way is now clear for the acquisition of a minority stake of 41 [...]

2024-07-05T17:15:52+03:00July 5th, 2024|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|
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