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TUI Fly Celebrates 20 Years of Service to Aruba

Source: Aruba Airport To mark this anniversary, the airline scheduled a Special Celebration Flight This year marked a special milestone for TUI Fly Netherlands as the airline celebrates 20 years of connecting the Netherlands and Aruba. To commemorate this two-decade partnership between the Netherlands and our “One Happy Island,” TUI hosted a special “Feestvlucht” (celebration flight) on Monday, November 3, 2025 — just ahead of the official anniversary. The celebration began at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, where passengers enjoyed a festive send-off event before boarding.Travelers on the commemorative flight experienced a joyful atmosphere from gate to cabin, complete with surprises along the journey. Twenty Years of Connection and Shared Growth Since the start of its operations in November 2005, TUI Fly [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-05T19:52:19+02:00November 5th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

IATA’s 2025 Global Passenger Survey Reveals Mobile and Digital ID as the Future of Travel

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2025 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting two key trends that are redefining the passenger travel experience: Mobile Reliance Rising: More travelers are managing every stage of their journey using smartphones. Biometric Adoption Accelerating: Use of biometrics and digital identity is expanding to enable more seamless airport processing, and travelers like it. “Passengers want to manage their travel the same way they manage many other aspects of their lives—on their smartphones and using digital ID. As experience grows with digital processes from booking to baggage claim, the message that travelers are sending in this year’s GPS is clear: they like it, and they want more of it. [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-05T20:15:33+02:00November 5th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

United Airlines Launches MileagePlus Debit Rewards Card that Earns Miles for Spending and Saving

Source: United Airlines This new card allows MileagePlus members to earn miles through everyday purchases and qualifying account balances Available now with no monthly fees with an average daily account balance of $2,000 or greater, MileagePlus members can open the debit rewards card at UnitedDebitRewards.com United Airlines today announced a new MileagePlus® Debit Rewards Card that offers cardmembers additional ways to earn miles through spending and saving – designed to make flying the world's largest airline* even more rewarding. As part of the launch, for a limited time, new MileagePlus® Debit Rewards cardmembers can earn a 10,000-mile bonus after approval and making qualifying purchases.** Powered by Galileo, SoFi's Tech Platform, the new Visa debit card combines the convenience of debit [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-04T18:54:53+02:00November 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

U.S. Airlines’ September 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 9.7%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 0.3% from August 2025
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U.S. Airlines’ September 2025 Aviation Fuel Consumption down 9.7%, and Fuel Cost per Gallon up 0.3% from August 2025

Source: US DOT The Department of Transportation's Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) today released U.S. airlines' September 2025 fuel cost and consumption numbers indicating U.S. scheduled service airlines used 1.514 billion gallons of fuel, 9.7% less fuel than in August 2025 (1.677 billion gallons) and 1.2% less fuel than September 2024 (1.532 billion gallons). The cost per gallon of fuel in September 2025 ($2.304) was up 0.8 cent (0.3%) from August 2025 ($2.296) and down 2.3 cents (1.0%) from September 2024 ($2.327). Total September 2025 fuel expenditure ($3.49B) was down 9.4% from August 2025 ($3.85B) and down 2.2% from September 2024 ($3.56B). Fuel consumed by U.S. airlines (total) scheduled service: September 2024 1.53 billion [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-04T18:51:26+02:00November 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

SWISSPORT Appoints Steven Polmans as Global SVP Cargo

Source: Swissport Steven Polmans, Global Senior Vice President Cargo, Swissport Steven Polmans will join Swissport as Global Senior Vice President Cargo, effective November 15th 2025. He brings extensive experience from leadership roles across various companies and industry associations in different parts of the world, strengthening Swissport's cargo business, one of the company's strategic growth pillars. Swissport, the global leader in aviation services, appoints Steven Polmans as Global Senior Vice President Cargo, reporting directly to the Global Cargo Chair. With over two decades of experience in the aviation industry and a proven track record in developing and implementing successful cargo strategies, Polmans will lead Swissport's global air cargo operations with a focus on developing and driving the global cargo strategy, enhancing [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-04T18:56:00+02:00November 4th, 2025|News, SUPPLIERS|

Korean Air becomes new A350F customer

Source: Airbus Korean Air has become a new customer for the world’s only all-new large freighter, following the conversion of seven of its existing A350-1000 passenger aircraft orders to the A350F. “Korean Air is one of the world’s largest cargo operators,” said Benoît de Saint-Exupéry, Airbus EVP Sales of the Commercial Aircraft business. “The decision to add the A350F to its fleet is therefore a very significant endorsement of the aircraft’s unique capabilities. The A350F will bring Korean Air the most efficient solution in the large freighter segment.” The A350F features the largest main deck cargo door in the industry, with fuselage length and capacity optimised around the industry’s standard pallets and containers. Over 70% of the airframe is made [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-04T18:48:56+02:00November 4th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

The Cuban Air Navigation Service Provider Wins the 2025 CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Award for Excellence

Source: CANSO The CANSO Latin America and Caribbean Award for Excellence 2025 was presented to Empresa Cubana de Navegación Aérea (ECNA), the country's national air navigation service provider (ANSP) in recognition of its outstanding achievement, innovation, and leadership in aviation safety. This award honours ANSPs that demonstrate excellence in enhancing safety performance and culture within the air navigation services community in the Latin America and Caribbean region. As Javier Vanegas, Director Latin America and Caribbean Affairs commented: "ANSPs are the custodians of airspace. ECNA's submission stood out for its exceptional commitment to operational safety, marked by measurable results and strong regional collaboration." The organisation has achieved a 60 per cent reduction in Air Traffic Services (ATS) incidents, advanced its Safety [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-04T18:37:08+02:00November 4th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

TAP is Europe’s best Airline to Africa and South America
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TAP is Europe’s best Airline to Africa and South America

Source: TAP TAP Air Portugal received two awards in Sardinia, Italy, at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA 25) ceremony, as Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America. Sofia Lufinha, TAP's Chief Customer Officer, received the trophies on behalf of the Company and considers that "these awards reflect the importance of the South American and African markets for TAP Air Portugal and the continuous work we have developed to strengthen this position. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary this year, at TAP we work every day to make the airline better and better and to continue to serve our customers in the best possible way." To Africa, TAP has 85 weekly flights from Porto and [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-03T20:02:05+02:00November 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

New direct service from Toronto Pearson to Mexico City with Flair Airlines

Source: Greater Toronto Airport Authority Toronto Pearson Airport is proud to announce that Flair Airlines began direct service to Mexico City (MEX) on October 28, 2025. The route will operate three times per week, connecting travellers from Toronto to Mexico’s vibrant and culturally rich capital. Mexico City is a dynamic destination known for its rich history, world-class cuisine, colourful neighbourhoods, and thriving arts scene. This new route offers a seamless connection to everything the city has to offer right from Pearson! As Canada’s largest airport and the most internationally connected airport in North America, we’re always working to expand our global reach. This new route with Flair Airlines is part of that continued growth, giving travellers even more options when [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-03T20:00:27+02:00November 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, News|

Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation Celebrate Another Successful Year of Autism Aviation Days Events Across the Country

Source: Air Canada Total of seven events in cities across Canada in 2025 The Air Canada Foundation and Air Canada partnered with local autism organizations and airports as well as PAL Airlines and Jazz Aviation Last event of the year took place yesterday in Vancouver Air Canada and the Air Canada Foundation are celebrating another successful year of their Autism Aviation Days events. These events aim to provide a supportive environment where children on the spectrum can familiarize themselves with elements of air travel. This includes the entire pre-flight process, from check-in to boarding and aircraft taxiing, helping to ease anxiety and build confidence for future journeys — not only for the children but also for their families. This [...]

Jeff Peet2025-11-03T20:01:18+02:00November 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|