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Caribbean Airlines Cargo Continues Digital Expansion

Source: Caribbean Airlines Caribbean Airlines Cargo has announced its partnership with cargo.one, a leading platform for digital air cargo bookings, marking a significant achievement in the airline’s digital transformation journey. This collaboration enables freight forwarders in North America to effortlessly discover, quote, book, and track Caribbean Airlines Cargo’s capacity online, around-the-clock. Since earlier this month freight forwarders in the United States and Canada can now conveniently access available space for general cargo shipments from key hubs including Miami, New York, and Toronto to destinations such as Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago. Through cargo.one’s innovative platform, Caribbean Airlines Cargo now brings its 23 destinations within seamless digital reach of thousands of forwarding branches worldwide. Marklan Moseley, General Manager – Cargo and [...]

2025-05-22T09:16:12+03:00May 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

TSA prepares for busy Memorial Day holiday travel

Source: TSA Reminds passengers of the need for a REAL ID The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is prepared for Memorial Day weekend travel. From Thursday, May 22, until Wednesday, May 28, TSA expects to screen about 18 million passengers and crew."TSA is ready for the additional passenger volume, and we look forward to welcoming families traveling during this peak period," said TSA Acting Administrator Ha McNeill. "As a friendly reminder, to ensure a smooth screening experience, bring acceptable forms of ID like your REAL ID." Since implementing REAL ID on May 7, 93% of passengers are presenting a REAL ID or another acceptable ID, such as a passport. Passengers 18 and older are required to present a TSA accepted form [...]

2025-05-22T09:35:32+03:00May 22nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American introduces tequila in flight and expands buy on board menu

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is elevating the inflight experience with a bold, flavorful move — tequila is officially taking to the skies. Customers asked, and American answered. Starting June 1, the airline will begin offering tequila on select flights as an inflight alcoholic beverage option for eligible customers. For this milestone moment, American knew it wanted to select a brand the airline can connect with beyond the glass, which is why the airline selected Dallas-Fort Worth’s own award-winning Socorro Tequila. Socorro Tequila is crafted in the highlands of Jalisco using traditional methods and 100% Blue Weber agave. Known for its clean, additive-free profile, Socorro Tequila delivers a premium flavor that will elevate any journey at 35,000 feet. Tequila will [...]

2025-05-22T08:06:08+03:00May 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Celebrating 100 Years of the Climb: Delta Releases 2024 “Delta Difference” Report

Source: Delta Air Lines For a century, Delta has been a company that puts people first – and that core value continues to shape how the global airline cares for employees, customers, communities and the environment. The 2024 Delta Difference report is a celebration of Delta’s mindset to keep climbing toward a more sustainable future of travel, while taking care of communities alongside the airline’s greatest differentiator – its people. “Delta embarked on our 100th year in 2024,” said CEO Ed Bastian. “While some companies credit innovation or leadership for this kind of milestone, at Delta, it’s because of our people, who are the Delta Difference, that we’ve made it this far and will continue soaring into the next century.” Creating a [...]

2025-05-22T08:38:30+03:00May 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Spirit Airlines Announces Top Summer Destinations Redeemed by Free Spirit® Members

Source: Spirit Airlines The top redeemed flights include summer getaways across the U.S., Latin America and the Caribbean Spirit Airlines' Guests are soaring into summer by exchanging their Free Spirit points for a warm getaway to enjoy tropical beaches and major attractions. Just in time for the summer travel season, the Free Spirit loyalty program today revealed the top destinations redeemed by members for June 1 through Aug. 31, 2025, including destinations with beautiful coastlines, rich culture and world-class entertainment across Florida, Nevada, Mexico, Puerto Rico and Colombia. Free Spirit makes it easy for travelers to redeem points for flights, with redemptions available on every flight starting as low as 2,500 points. Free Spirit's Top U.S. Summer Redemptions* Fort Lauderdale [...]

2025-05-22T08:45:59+03:00May 22nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

ACI-LAC Drives Circular Economy in the Airport Industry

Source: ACI-LAC ACI-LAC drives airport sustainability with its new report on circular economy, providing a strategic roadmap for more resilient and efficient airports Airports Council International – Latin America & Caribbean (ACI-LAC) has published its latest report, Circular Economy in Airports, providing a strategic guide for airports in the region to adopt sustainable and resilient practices through the implementation of circular economy principles. Airports are embracing circular strategies to transform construction, operations, and resource management, moving away from the traditional linear model. This report presents a structured framework to support this transition and optimize the use of materials and water. Additionally, it highlights success stories in the region, demonstrating how circular economy practices can enhance operational efficiency and reduce costs. The [...]

2025-05-21T08:20:38+03:00May 21st, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines celebrates 25 years of supporting the American Black Film Festival

Source: American Airlines For 25 years, American Airlines has proudly partnered with the American Black Film Festival (ABFF) to uplift filmmaker stories and connect customers to a vast array of content and offerings throughout their travel journey. ABFF has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry for nearly three decades. It has served as a springboard for countless actors, writers and directors — many of whom were previously unknown — helping to reshape the narratives of film and television. To celebrate this milestone anniversary, American is launching a sweepstakes for AAdvantage®members for the chance to win two DECO passes to the American Black Film Festival and 125,000 AAdvantage® miles. Members can enter by providing their AAdvantage® number and contact [...]

2025-05-21T08:38:46+03:00May 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Iberia’s activity in Spain contributed €13 billion to GDP and generated 177,000 jobs in 2024

Source: Iberia Iberia’s operations generated €13.227 billion in Spain’s GDP, representing 0.87% of the national GDP and more than 177,469 jobs, or 0.9% of total employment in Spain, according to a report by PwC. The airline’s corporate contribution amounted to €4.388 billion in GDP and over 34,000 jobs, while passenger spending contributed €8.839 billion and 142,987 jobs. Iberia’s purpose is to generate prosperity by connecting people with the world. The airline collaborates with around 20 non-profit organizations on projects primarily focused on child health, education, disability, refugees, at-risk groups, and humanitarian emergency aid. Tourism is one of Spain’s main engines of job creation and wealth, and aviation is a key player in generating prosperity in the communities where it operates. [...]

2025-05-21T08:30:32+03:00May 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Neste starts to supply sustainable aviation fuel to FedEx at Los Angeles International Airport, marking the first major U.S. SAF deployment by FedEx

Source: Neste Photo: FedEx Neste and FedEx, the world's largest express cargo airline, have agreed on the supply of 8,800 metric tons (more than three million gallons) of blended Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel™ to FedEx at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It is the largest SAF purchase by a U.S. cargo airline at LAX to-date. The fuel blend purchase will account for roughly a fifth of all jet fuel consumed annually by FedEx at LAX*. This fuel purchase by FedEx marks the first major U.S. SAF deployment by FedEx and builds upon years of the company's efforts to co-create innovative sustainable aviation technologies with other industry leaders. Through this agreement, FedEx has purchased blended fuel from Neste that includes [...]

2025-05-21T08:43:31+03:00May 21st, 2025|AIRLINES, News, SUPPLIERS|

Airbus next-generation Skynet satellite reaches major milestone

Source: Airbus Skynet 6A will provide the UK with next-generation military communications The UK’s next-generation military communications satellite - Skynet 6A - has successfully completed the coupling of its communications and service modules. The spacecraft - designed and built at Airbus’ Stevenage and Portsmouth plants - will provide vital communications services for Britain’s armed forces and achieved the major milestone at the National Satellite Test Facility (NSTF) in Harwell, Oxfordshire. The NSTF is operated by the Science and Technology Facilities Council’s RAL Space. “This significant development in the programme will allow Airbus to complete final baseline testing at our Stevenage site, followed by environmental testing back at NSTF later this year,” said Airbus Defence and Space UK Chairman Ben Bridge. [...]

2025-05-21T08:16:25+03:00May 21st, 2025|MANUFACTURERS, News|