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United Airlines Announces First-Quarter 2024 Financial Results; Exceeds Revenue and EPS Expectations

Source: United Airlines First-quarter diluted loss per share of $0.38; first-quarter adjusted diluted loss per share1 of $0.15 - ahead of expectations Updates fleet plan - allowing for a more consistent delivery schedule of approximately 100 narrowbody aircraft yearly 2025 through 2027 Achieved second-best first quarter on-time departure performance2 in the company's history United Airlines (UAL) today reported first-quarter 2024 financial results. The company had a pre-tax loss of $164 million, a $92 million improvement over the same quarter last year; adjusted pre-tax loss1 of $79 million, a $187 million improvement on an adjusted basis over the same quarter last year. These earnings reflect the approximately $200 million impact from the Boeing 737 MAX 9 grounding, without which the company would have [...]

2024-04-17T14:16:34+03:00April 17th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA Unveils Latest Evolution in Total Airport Management

Source: SITA Launch of the new AI-powered platform follows a successful demonstration in 2023 with Canada's Greater Toronto Airports Authority SITA, a leading technology company in the air transport industry, has launched its trailblazing airport management tool, the SITA Airport Operations Total Optimizer, during the Passenger Terminal Expo 2024 in Frankfurt, Germany. Total Optimizer harnesses AI and the principles of Total Airport Management to optimize holistically, across a variety of airport functions. Over the past decade, airports have managed to optimize individual airport functions. However, these individual optimisations are not well synchronised with each other. Teams, systems, procedures and KPIs all conflict with one another and significantly reduce efficiencies, costing airports millions of dollars per year. Airport staff in a [...]

2024-04-17T14:08:54+03:00April 17th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

Top 10 busiest airports in the world shift with the rise of international air travel demand

Source: ACI World Preliminary data reveals the strengthening of Asia-Pacific and Middle East hubs alongside perennial US leaders Airports Council International (ACI) World has today unveiled the highly anticipated preliminary top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, showcasing significant shifts driven by the resurgence of international air travel. The global total passenger forecast for 2023 stands close to 8.5 billion, reflecting a remarkable recovery of 93.8% from pre-pandemic levels. Notably, international traffic recovery drew nearer to that of domestic traffic, emphasizing its essential role in propelling the industry's resurgence and expansion. The influx of passengers at international airports has been central in bolstering the recovery of hubs reliant on this segment, consequently influencing the composition of the top 10 busiest [...]

2024-04-16T15:03:17+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News|

British Airways’ customers can now book all flights for as little as a pound

Source: British Airways Executive Club Members can save even more cash, with the option to discount every flight to just £1 using Avios part payment In a move to give customers even more choice when spending their Avios, British Airways has announced the latest improvement to its Executive Club loyalty programme by making every one of its flights available from just £1 plus Avios. When booking any flight or holiday, Avios part payment invites customers to reduce the monetary cost of their booking by selecting the amount of Avios they would like to contribute. Until now, the maximum discount varied depending on multiple factors, whereas the airline is now giving customers the option to reduce their booking to just £1 [...]

2024-04-16T15:09:28+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Hawaiian Airlines’ New Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner Welcomes First Guests

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines marked a milestone in its 94-year history: seeing off the inaugural flight of its new flagship aircraft, the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Aircraft N781NA, named Kapuahi (a star known as Aldebaran in Western astronomy), departed Honoluluʻs Daniel K. Inouye International Airport this afternoon for San Francisco. The carrier’s first 787-9 guests were welcomed with fresh lei and treated to live music and hula by the Hawaiian Airlines Serenaders. Kapuahi, which was revealed in February during a formal blessing ceremony in Honolulu, will operate the carrier's nonstop, daily Honolulu-San Francisco flights until May 14, when it will join Hawaiian’s second 787-9, N780NA, to begin dedicated service between Honolulu-Los Angeles (HA2/3) starting May 14, and Honolulu-Phoenix on May 15. [...]

2024-04-16T14:49:24+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

SITA leads the way in transforming air travel experience being the only provider of an end-to-end digital travel solution

Source: SITA Success stories at Aruba and AAI airports showcase how SITA has redefined the journey through an airport and beyond SITA, the leading technology company in the air transport industry, is at the forefront of the digital revolution in air travel with its cutting-edge biometric and digital travel solutions. As the only end-to-end solution provider in the market, SITA is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and shape the future of travel. With passenger numbers forecast to double to 8 billion by 2040, up from 4 billion in 2019, the need for a digital, biometrically-enabled future is undeniable. SITA's recent Biometrics White Paper, 'Face the Future' highlights how the surge in air traveler numbers places extraordinary pressure on existing and [...]

2024-04-16T14:41:08+03:00April 16th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|

Brussels Airport Kicks Off First BlueSky Community Program Workshop

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Air Cargo Belgium held the official launch workshop for the first global TIACA BlueSky airport community sponsored by Brussels Airport.  The TIACA BlueSky program, launched in 2022, is the air cargo and logistics industry's only program designed to provide individual companies with a verified independent assessment of their sustainability credentials. Air Cargo Belgium and Brussels Airport Company have established a sponsorship fund which will support up to 15 members with their BlueSky assessment by co-sharing their fees, formally establishing the first BlueSky community. The first wave of six pioneering companies joined together for a kickoff workshop led by Celine Hourcade, Founder of Change Horizon. Participants from Aviapartner, dnata, EFL Global, Ninatrans, Swissport and WFS, [...]

2024-04-16T14:56:00+03:00April 16th, 2024|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Colombia, Brazil and Mexico break all-time records in passenger traffic in February

Source: ALTA Air traffic in Latin America and the Caribbean saw a 13.4% increase vs. 2023 Panama, April 12, 2024 - In February, 38.5 million passengers were mobilized to, from and within Latin America and the Caribbean, 13.4% higher vs. the same period in 2023. Growth was evident in all segments: Domestic market experienced an 8.6% increase, reaching 19.7 million passengers carried. International market grew by 19%, amounting to 18.8 million passengers. "February 2024 set a milestone as the best February ever in air passenger traffic for Brazil, Colombia and Mexico," highlights José Ricardo Botelho, ALTA's Executive Director & CEO, in the Traffic Report developed by the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA). Colombia recorded a 37% growth [...]

2024-04-15T07:58:54+03:00April 15th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

CANSO Global ATM Summit 2024 and 28th Annual General Meeting promises the best of Baku

Source: CANSO And alongside those two meetings, our hosts, AZANS, are planning a wide range of side events that truly capture the beauty of Azerbaijan. These start on Monday 10 June when attendees are invited to a full day excursion to one of the country’s top vineyards, outside the city. There they will enjoy a wine tasting and tour of the vineyard, followed by lunch in the top Abgora Restaurant. This will be followed by a programme of entertainment, culminating (weather permitting) in a balloon show. The Summit’s Welcome Reception will be held on Tuesday 11 June in the middle of the old city of Baku. Following the reception, guests will also have the option of transferring to one of [...]

2024-04-15T08:20:43+03:00April 15th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

US Air Travel Consumer Report: January 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 January 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. DOT expects that airlines will operate flights as scheduled and that when they do not, airlines will provide consumers the services consumers have been promised when a flight is canceled or delayed because of an airline issue. After a two-year DOT push to improve the passenger experience, the 10 largest airlines now guarantee meals and free rebooking on the same airline and nine guarantee hotel [...]

2024-04-15T08:07:47+03:00April 15th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|