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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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Viva Aerobus: In June 2024 Passengers increased 11.3%, reaching an 88.0% Load Factor

Source: Viva Air Viva Aerobus announced today its June 2024 preliminary traffic results. Viva Aerobus’ passenger traffic increased 11.3% compared to June 2023, reaching 2.3 million passengers, driven by an increase of 11.5% and 9.7% in domestic and international traffic, respectively. Load factors reached 88.0% compared to 87.1% in 2023, with a load factor mix of 89.6% and 80.8% in domestic and international, respectively. Viva Aerobus grew its total capacity in available seat miles (ASMs) by 9.9% compared to June 2023, reflecting an increase of 9.4% and 11.9% in domestic and international, respectively. “June saw a positive increase in traffic, outpacing our capacity growth and enhancing our load factor, driven by robust demand across our markets. As we prepare for [...]

2024-07-10T14:06:50+03:00July 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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SITA presenta resultados récord mientras continúa el enfoque en estrategia de crecimiento rápido y expansión

Fuente: SITA Celebrando 75 años de liderazgo en TI para el transporte aéreo, la compañía continúa su trayectoria de crecimiento, ganando importantes contratos y abordando las principales tendencias en transformación, viajes digitales y sostenibilidad.  SITA, líder mundial en soluciones tecnológicas para el sector del transporte aéreo, anunció resultados récord en 2023, con ingresos de aproximadamente 1.5 billones de dólares. Este valor representa un incremento del 7% respecto al año anterior, además de indicar que el 2024 tendrá un desempeño positivo similar. Al revelar los resultados en la Asamblea General Anual de SITA en junio, el CEO David Lavorel también mencionó el crecimiento del margen y el EBITDA, que superó el plan en un 4%. "Cada uno de nuestros clientes y [...]

2024-07-10T14:34:04+03:00July 10th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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Hawaiian Airlines Announces Early Exchange Results of its Private Exchange Offer for its Outstanding 5.750% Senior Secured Notes Due 2026 and Consent Solicitation

Source: Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. (the “Company”) today announced that Hawaiian Brand Intellectual Property, Ltd. (the “Brand Issuer”), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, and HawaiianMiles Loyalty, Ltd. (the “Loyalty Issuer”), an exempted company incorporated with limited liability under the laws of the Cayman Islands and an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of the Company (and, together with the Brand Issuer, the “Issuers” and each, an “Issuer”), have released the early exchange results for their previously announced offer to exchange (the “Exchange Offer”) any and all of their outstanding 5.750% Senior Secured Notes due 2026 (the “Existing Notes”) held by Eligible Holders, as [...]

2024-07-10T13:47:05+03:00July 10th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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Aeroplan marks 40th Anniversary by Rolling out our Biggest-Ever Points Giveaway and 10 days of Exciting Member Offers

Source: Air Canada Aeroplan kicks off celebrations by offering 40 prizes of 1 million points and 10 days of exclusive offers to save and earn big on flights, hotels and everyday purchases Aeroplan at 40 has grown far beyond an airline loyalty program, with more ways to earn daily and redeem for great value Members are invited to participate in Aeroplan's 40th-anniversary offers and contest at Aeroplan.com/40 Aeroplan, Canada's leading travel loyalty program, is marking its 40th birthday with a special Aeroplan-niversary celebration and as special guests of honour, Aeroplan's 8 million+ members are being given a chance to win 1 of 40 prizes of 1 million Aeroplan points each, in addition to enjoying 10 days of exclusive offers to [...]

2024-07-09T17:31:23+03:00July 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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American Airlines submits application to U.S. Department of Transportation to serve San Antonio International Airport from Washington Reagan National

Source: American Airlines American formally submitted an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to operate daily, nonstop service between San Antonio International Airport (SAT) and Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA). The 2024 Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill was signed into law in May, awarding five new roundtrip flights serving DCA. The city of San Antonio is the fastest-growing city in the United States and is home to one of the largest concentrations of military bases in the country. It is the largest city in Texas lacking nonstop service to DCA and the largest city in the U.S. with a majority Hispanic population without nonstop service to DCA, which is the most convenient airport for travelers visiting Washington, [...]

2024-07-09T08:59:22+03:00July 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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SITA Reports Record Results as it Pursues a Strategy of Fast-Growth and Expansion

Source: SITA As SITA celebrates 75 years at the forefront of air transport IT, the company continues on a trajectory of growth, winning landmark contracts and addressing the major trends of digital transformation, digital travel, and sustainability SITA, the global leader in technology solutions for the air transport industry, has announced record results for 2023 as revenues reached almost US$ 1.5 billion. This represents a rise of 7% on the prior year, with all signs so far in 2024 indicating similar positive performance this year. Unveiling the results at SITA's Annual General Assembly in June, SITA CEO David Lavorel also cited growth in margin and EBITDA, which exceeded plans by 4%. "Every one of our customers and members benefits from [...]

2024-07-10T14:39:54+03:00July 9th, 2024|News, SUPPLIERS|
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United Applies to Expand Service Between San Francisco and Washington National Airport

Source: United Airlines Proposed new daily nonstop flight from San Francisco and Washington National will provide more options and flexibility for travelers, as well as easy connections to more than 30 destinations in United's network United Airlines filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a new daily roundtrip flight between Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO). If approved, the new route will give customers more nonstop options between DCA and SFO and provide connections from SFO to about two dozen domestic markets within the Western U.S. – as well as seven international destinations. At least nine of these destinations are without United connection options to DCA via San Francisco today. [...]

2024-07-09T08:56:09+03:00July 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|
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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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