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Industry Makes Progress to Reduce Baggage Mishandling, New Survey Reveals

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a global progress report on the implementation of baggage tracking. Focused on IATA Resolution 753, which requires tracking baggage at acceptance, loading, transfer and arrival, the survey of 155 airlines and 94 airports reveals that: 44% of airlines have fully implemented Resolution 753 and a further 41% are in progress. Regional variation in airline full adoption rates vary from 88% in China and North Asia, to 60% in the Americas, 40% in Europe and Asia-Pacific, and 27% in Africa. 75% of airports surveyed have the capability for Resolution 753 baggage tracking. Airport preparedness for Resolution 753 varies by size*: 75% of mega airports are capable, 85% of major airports, 82% [...]

2024-05-09T20:36:21+03:00May 9th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

February 2024 U.S. Airline Traffic Data Up 8.6% from the Same Month Last Year

Source: USDOT U.S. airlines carried 70.4 million systemwide (domestic and international) scheduled service passengers in February 2024, according to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS). When adjusted for seasonality, February enplanements are up 1.3% from January and reached a new all-time high the all-time high reached in February 2024. BTS reported 61 million domestic passengers and 9.4 million international passengers on U.S. airlines flights in February, not adjusting for seasonality. U.S. airline traffic reports are filed monthly with BTS. See the tables that accompany this release on the BTS website for summary data since 2016 (Tables 1-24) and complete data since 2000. Two measures of U.S. airlines passenger enplanements February seasonally adjusted Systemwide enplanements (82.4M) reached a new all-time, seasonally-adjusted, [...]

2024-05-09T20:59:05+03:00May 9th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

British Airways launches Customer Access Advisory Panel, as part of the airline’s commitment to delivering an inclusive and seamless travel experience for all

Source: British Airways British Airways announces the launch of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel to help enhance its accessibility offering for customers Bringing together members of the disabled community, the airline will meet with the panel regularly to receive feedback and discuss service improvements   This is part of British Airways’ continued commitment to provide a seamless travel experience for customers with visible and non-visible disabilities so that they can travel in safety, comfort and with dignity British Airways has held the first meeting of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel, aimed at engaging with members of the community to improve the end-to-end experience for its customers with accessibility requirements. The airline is committed to delivering a seamless experience [...]

2024-05-09T20:39:25+03:00May 9th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

ACI World appoints Justin Erbacci as new Director General and CEO

Source: ACI World Erbacci will succeed Luis Felipe de Oliveira in September ACI World today has announced the appointment of Justin Erbacci as its new Director General and CEO, slated to join the organization in September 2024. Erbacci brings a wealth of experience to ACI World, having previously served as the Chief Executive Officer of NEOM Airports and of Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). At LAWA, before assuming the CEO position from 2020 to 2023, he served as Chief Operating Officer, Chief Innovation and Commercial Strategy Officer, and Chief Innovation and Technology Officer, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to innovation within the aviation industry. His career also includes notable roles at Star Alliance, Credit Suisse, United Airlines, Reese McMahon LLC, Cambridge Management Consultants, and Deloitte [...]

2024-05-08T21:25:39+03:00May 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines honors veterans with special journey to Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Source: American Airlines American Airlines proudly announces a historic endeavor to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in Normandy, France. On May 31, American will fly 70 World War II veterans to France on a donated charter flight to honor them for their service and sacrifice. "We’re honored to play a part in helping this group of heroic veterans return to Normandy," said David Seymour, American’s Chief Operating Officer and a veteran of the U.S. Army. “This special journey is not only an expression of our gratitude for these heroes and the sacrifices they made for our freedom, but we hope to help shine a light on their extraordinary stories and preserve their legacies for generations to come." [...]

2024-05-08T20:52:08+03:00May 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Frontier Airlines Resumes Codesharing with Mexico-Based Volaris

Source: Frontier Airlines Frontier Customers will have access to more than 40 destinations throughout Mexico through Volaris partnership Ultra-low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced it has resumed codesharing with the Mexico City-based airline Volaris. Beginning today, Frontier customers will have the ability to book travel between the U.S. and Mexico through the codeshare for flights departing May 16, 2024, onward. Volaris is the Mexican ultra low-cost airline that operates in Mexico, the United States, and Central and South America. Their flights in Mexico include popular destinations such as Mexico City, Cancún, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Huatulco, Acapulco, Guadalajara, Monterrey and Tijuana, among others. Codeshare reservations can be made on FlyFrontier.com starting May 8 and the FlyFrontier mobile app starting May [...]

2024-05-08T20:37:14+03:00May 8th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|

Ground Handling Priorities according to IATA: Safety, Global Standards & Sustainability

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) highlighted three priorities for ground handling at the IATA Ground Handling Conference (IGHC) which opened in Reykjavík today hosted by Icelandair: 1. Improving safety through reducing operational risk  2. Implementing global standards 3. Embedding sustainability – people, planet, and prosperity – in all activities. “Ground handling forms the backbone of aviation. It is critical to ensuring the safe and efficient transport of millions of travelers each year. With travel demand for the upcoming peak Northern summer season predicted to surge by 12% over last year, the ground handling sector will need to be ready. Our priorities are clear: improving safety, implementation of global standards and embedding sustainability in all activities," said [...]

2024-05-08T20:25:53+03:00May 8th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Uruguay strengthens its air and logistics connectivity

Source: ACI-LAC Airports Council International for Latin America and the Caribbean welcomes the news of the investment and installation of a new ILS CAT IIIb instrument landing system at Carrasco International Airport in Uruguay. ACI-LAC congratulates the Uruguayan government for the initiative as it represents a significant step towards greater connectivity and operational efficiency for the country. Dr. Rafael Echevarne, General Director of ACI-LAC, highlights: “The investment to be made by Aeropuertos Uruguay, part of the Corporación América Airports group, reflects the company's firm commitment to Uruguay's airport development. The investment in airport infrastructure will not only improve the airport's operational efficiency, but also boost Uruguay's economic growth and competitiveness in the international arena.” The ILS CAT IIIb instrument landing [...]

2024-05-07T20:12:57+03:00May 7th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Flying Over Latin America and the Caribbean: Niels Olsen, Ecuador’s Minister of Tourism

By Jose Ricardo Botelho, CEO of ALTA Welcome to a new edition of Flying Over Latin America and the Caribbean. Today we take flight with Niels Olsen, Ecuador's dynamic Minister of Tourism, who shares with us the vision that will further enhance the development of two essential industries for the socioeconomic wellbeing of Ecuador: aviation and tourism. Ecuador rises as a promising destination. This diverse nation is taking key steps to reach new heights, allowing more people from more places to experience its natural and cultural beauties. With the clear vision of a government that understands the vital importance of putting aviation on the state agenda, the articulated and collaborative work is moving the country toward a brighter and more [...]

2024-05-07T20:07:57+03:00May 7th, 2024|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines is ready for summer 2024 travel

Source: American Airlines The summer travel season is about to arrive, and American and its more than 130,000 team members are ready to care for customers during the peak travel period. Following strong operational performance over the winter holidays, American continues to deliver an industry-leading and safe operation for its customers. The airline is investing in new technology to get customers on their way faster and more efficiently. Between May 17 and Sept. 3, American expects to welcome more than 72 million customers. Summer by the numbers New destinations Getting ready People The American team is ready to welcome millions of guests aboard its flights this summer. The airline has hired and trained new team members across the operation to [...]

2024-05-07T20:24:48+03:00May 7th, 2024|AIRLINES, News|