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IATA Launches the Integrated Sustainability Program

Source: IATA     The International Air Transport Association (IATA) launched the Integrated Sustainability Program (ISP) at the IATA World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) in Hong Kong. ISP is a certification program offering airlines a comprehensive sustainability management and assessment framework. It is designed specifically for airlines and built upon the successful IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA). Along with certification, the program includes training, consulting, assessments, guidance, and tools in four critical modules: environmental management, sustainable procurement, social responsibility & sustainability performance. ISP certifications and modules can be pursued individually or as a fully integrated sustainability program. Certifications are subject to a recurring 2-year cycle of independent assessments. “The comprehensive ISP certification program validates that an airline is managing its sustainability efforts [...]

2025-10-20T20:56:31+03:00October 20th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

American Airlines and Citi launch the Citi / AAdvantage Globe Mastercard

Source: American Airlines Mid-tier credit card enhances travel with access to premium benefits American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard launched a new mid-tier travel rewards credit card for travelers who fall between the occasional vacationer and the frequent flyer. Cardmembers can unlock over $750 in value, including four Admirals Club® Globe™ passes, each valid for 24 hours, rich opportunities to earn AAdvantage® miles and Loyalty Points toward status and more. The new card joins the growing Citi® / AAdvantage® portfolio, rounding out the suite of co-branded credit cards.  American Airlines, Citi and Mastercard today unveiled the Citi® / AAdvantage® Globe™ Mastercard® — a new entry in the travel credit card market that reimagines what mid-tier means with access to premium benefits. [...]

2025-10-20T20:48:17+03:00October 20th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Angeline Fleming from Aruba Airport Re-elected Director of Health and Sustainability for the Airport Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Board 2026 – 2027

Source: Aruba Airport Aruba Airport Authority N.V. proudly announces the re-election of Angeline Flemming, Director of Health and Sustainability for the Airport Council International Latin America and Caribbean (ACI-LAC) Board 2026 – 2027. During the ACI-LAC Annual Conference held in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this month, the ACI-LAC Board of Directors 2026 – 2027 was elected as representation for the ACI-LAC region. AAA’s Angeline Flemming was first elected for the Board of Directors of 2024 – 2025 and has now been re-elected for a second term as member of the Board of Directors for ACI-LAC for 2026-2027. ACI-LAC develops programs, standards, policies and practices, with the aim of raising the industry’s professional standards. ACI-LAC has over 350 member airports in [...]

2025-10-21T05:23:00+03:00October 20th, 2025|AIRPORTS, News|

WestJet and TELUS unite rewards programs to bring more value to Canadians through linked loyalty platforms

Source: WestJet WestJet and TELUS, two of Canada's most trusted and iconic brands, have linked their loyalty programs to deliver industry-leading value and flexibility to their members. Starting today, WestJet Rewards and TELUS Rewards members who link their accounts can earn, transfer and redeem points across the programs, unlocking exclusive travel and connectivity benefits. They will also automatically receive WestJet seat selection vouchers and TELUS Roaming Passes, helping them travel comfortably and stay connected. The linked loyalty platforms means members who link their accounts can: earn WestJet points on their TELUS bills; redeem WestJet points towards their TELUS services and the TELUS Rewards catalogue; and convert their TELUS Rewards points into WestJet points, unlocking flights, vacation packages and more through [...]

2025-10-17T16:54:31+03:00October 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines elevates the inflight and lounge experiences with new Lavazza coffee partnership

Source: American Airlines American Airlines is raising the bar on inflight and lounge hospitality with the introduction of Lavazza coffee, a globally celebrated Italian brand known for its premium blends. For the first time, American customers will enjoy a consistent coffee experience both on the ground and in the air. This partnership reflects American's commitment to curated excellence throughout the travel experience. “At American, we’re focused on looking at every aspect of the customer experience, and a quality cup of coffee is an important part of that journey,” said Heather Garboden, American's Chief Customer Officer. “We're proud to team up with this iconic brand to bring a rich, satisfying coffee experience to our customers — whether they're in the air [...]

2025-10-17T16:42:58+03:00October 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 192 Jobs in August 2025

Source: US DOT Note: In June 2024, FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merged with FedEx Express to form Federal Express Corporation. Consequently, carrier FX experienced a significant increase in employee count, thereby increasing the total number of employees within the industry. May 2024 Federal Express numbers are 233,739, while Federal Express Corporation June 2024 numbers are 432,127. U.S. Airlines: Total Number of Employees (both Full-Time and Part-Time) U.S. airline industry (passenger and cargo airlines combined) employment increased to 1,022,407 workers in August 2025, 192 (0.02%) more workers than in July 2025 (1,022,215). U.S. scheduled-service passenger airlines employed 550,052 workers in August 2025, or 54% of the industry-wide total. Passenger airlines lost 1,191 employees in August 2025. Spirit Air Lines led scheduled [...]

2025-10-17T16:45:44+03:00October 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Airlines Continues to Win Brand-Loyal Customers as Q3 Profit and Q4 Outlook Both Exceed Wall Street Expectations

Source: United Airlines Q3 diluted earnings per share of $2.90; Q3 adjusted diluted earnings per share1 of $2.78, above the top end of guidance; Q4 adjusted diluted earnings per share guidance of $3.00 to $3.502 Customer investments this year are on track to total over $1 billion focused on improving the experience, product and service, delivering more value for every customer on every flight, and United expects to invest over $1 billionmore in 2026 Growing base of brand-loyal customers boosted resilience through macro volatility during the first three quarters of the year and is poised to fuel a strong Q4 as the demand environment strengthens with an expected meaningful improvement in unit revenue year-over-year compared to Q3 Operational excellence continues to [...]

2025-10-17T16:48:41+03:00October 17th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Family Assistance Guidance Added to IATA Emergency Response Manual

Source: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has launched a revised Emergency Response Best Practices Handbook which, for the first time, includes detailed guidance on family assistance. Family assistance has long been an IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) requirement. Since 2022, the requirements for family assistance are included as a standard in the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO’s) Annex 9 (Facilitation) while ICAO’s Document 9973 provides clear responsibilities for airlines, airports and ground handlers, turning international standards into care for affected families. The family assistance chapter in the revised manual provides guidance and practical tools to help operators meet both the IOSA and ICAO requirements. Putting Families First “Accidents are rare. But when they happen people are affected—not [...]

2025-10-17T17:12:27+03:00October 17th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia to Begin Flying to Monterrey in June of Next Year

Source: Iberia The airline's direct flights between Madrid and Monterrey will begin operating on 2 June 2026, with three frequencies per week, on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays Iberia will operate this route with an Airbus A330-200, a wide-body state-of-the-art aircraft, with capacity for 288 passengers between the Business and Tourist cabin With this announcement, Iberia reinforces its commitment to the Mexican market, where it already offers three daily flights connecting Mexico City, which translates into more than 770,000 seats between the two countries in 2026 Iberia is once again strengthening its significant commitment to Mexico, one of the key markets within its global network, with the opening of the route between Madrid and Monterrey, which will begin operating on 2 [...]

2025-10-16T17:08:38+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines unveils special Flagship livery ahead of centennial year

Source: American Airlines American will start flying a special Flagship livery on a Boeing 777-300 next month. The livery blends the airline’s rich history ahead of the aircraft’s upcoming refresh that will feature a modern and luxurious new interior. With just six months to go until American Airlines officially celebrates its centennial, the airline is unveiling a special livery that will begin flying in November on a Boeing 777-300 registered as N735AT. This special Flagship® livery blends one of the airline’s original liveries with a modern flair as American will upgrade the aircraft to feature a new, more luxurious interior. “American has thoughtfully chosen a design that evokes our rich history while looking ahead to our next 100 years,” said [...]

2025-10-16T17:03:13+03:00October 16th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|