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TIACA Announces Ostend Bruiges Airport as the Winner of the Corporate Sustainability Award 2025

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) announced the results of the Seventh edition of the Air Cargo Sustainability Awards, run in partnership with one of the leading industry IT solutions providers CHAMP Cargosystems.  The Awards aim to recognize outstanding businesses and industry initiatives seeking to make air cargo more sustainable.  There were two categories being judged, one for Start-Up/Small Business and the second for Corporate and established businesses.  The jury, comprised of 6 industry leaders and sustainability champions evaluated the submissions on a number of criteria, including impact on society and industry, ease of implementation, innovation and the wow factor. Chris McDermott, CEO at CHAMP "The Ostend Bruges Airport biodiversity program is a truly remarkable initiative that demonstrates the power of [...]

2025-06-03T18:43:45+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRPORTS, News, ORGANISATIONS|

GOL, TAP Adopt IATA FuelIS to Deliver Long-Term Fuel Savings

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that GOL and TAP Air Portugal have become the first airlines to use IATA FuelIS—an advanced analytics solution designed to help airlines optimize fuel consumption. IATA’s net-zero carbon emissions roadmap (pdf) highlights that technology and operational efficiency improvements—which directly lower fuel consumption—are expected to contribute to about 10% of the emissions reduction in 2050*. ”Fuel management is key for airlines. Depending on the prevailing price of jet fuel, it generally accounts for 25-30% of the cost base. On top of that, as airlines decarbonize, tracking and managing carbon costs—which are directly related to fuel consumption—will be a growing priority. Understanding how an airline is performing compared with industry peers using FuelIS [...]

2025-06-03T08:42:10+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Luis Gallego Chairs IATA Board

Fuente: IATA   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Luis Gallego, CEO of International Airlines Group (IAG), has assumed his duties as Chair of the IATA Board. His one-year term began at the conclusion of the 81st IATA Annual General Meeting in New Delhi, India, on 2 June 2025. Gallego is the 83rd Chair of the IATA Board on which he has served since 2018. Gallego succeeds IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers, who will continue to serve on the Board. “I am honored to be taking up the position of Chair of the IATA Board. The airline industry faces significant challenges—accelerating environmental action, managing geopolitical shifts and supply chain issues, and dealing with concerns over infrastructure capacity and costs. [...]

2025-06-03T19:48:40+03:00June 3rd, 2025|AIRLINES, News, ORGANISATIONS|

$1.3 Billion in Airline Funds Blocked by Governments according to IATA

Source: IATA The most significant improvement was noted in Bolivia, fully clearing its backlog that stood at $42 million at end October 2024. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that $1.3 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of end April 2025. This is a significant amount, although it is an improvement of 25% compared with the $1.7 billion reported for October 2024. IATA urged governments to remove all barriers preventing airlines from the timely repatriation of their revenues from ticket sales and other activities in accordance with international agreements and treaty obligations. "Ensuring the timely repatriation of revenues is vital for airlines to cover dollar-denominated expenses and maintain their operations. Delays and denials violate [...]

2025-06-02T05:28:23+03:00June 2nd, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|

Iberia celebrated the art of being cabin crew

Source: Iberia On May 31st, International Flight Attendant Day, more than fifty crew members have paraded through Madrid’s Paisaje de la Luz. Prior to that, a group of them posed inside the Prado Museum next to Jacob’s Dream by the painter José de Ribera. Cabin crew are Iberia’s largest employee group, made up of 4,023 people. On the occasion of International Flight Attendant Day, Iberia organized a very special celebration in the cultural heart of Madrid. More than fifty cabin crew members paraded wearing uniforms designed by Teresa Helbig — recipient of Spain’s National Fashion Award — in a symbolic route that began next to the statue of Diego Velázquez at the main entrance of the Prado Museum and concluded at Espacio [...]

2025-05-31T14:29:39+03:00June 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Sun, style and Spain: Delta’s new Boston–Barcelona service takes off

Source: Delta Air Lines Delta has officially launched its BOS-BSN route, strengthening its presence in Spain and giving travelers even more access to one of Europe’s most iconic cities. Delta launched a new nonstop flight from Boston to Barcelona, strengthening its presence in Spain and giving travelers even more access to one of Europe’s most iconic cities. This new route operates 3 times weekly and complements Delta’s existing service to Barcelona from New York-JFK (12 times weekly) and Atlanta (10 times weekly), making it easier than ever to reach the heart of Catalonia. Barcelona is one of the most captivating destinations in Spain. Bathed by the sun and nestled along the Mediterranean coast, the city is renowned for the incomparable [...]

2025-06-02T05:39:23+03:00June 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Turkish Airlines to Launch Flights to Seville, Spain Next September

Source: Turkish Airlines  Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to more countries than any other, is expanding its Southern European network with the addition of Seville, one of Spain’s most prominent tourist destinations. Starting from September 2025, Seville will become the airline’s sixth destination in Spain, following Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, and Bilbao. Beginning on September 17, Turkish Airlines will operate direct daily flights between Istanbul Airport and Seville Airport, further strengthening its connectivity in the region and offering its guests increased flexibility and convenience through its unparalleled network. Commenting on the launch of the new route, Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi stated: “As Turkish Airlines, we are pleased to launch flights to Seville, one of Spain’s oldest cities, thus facilitating new opportunities for [...]

2025-05-31T17:07:44+03:00June 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Aloha in the Air: Becoming a Hawaiian Airlines Flight Attendant

Source: Hawaiian Airlines At Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines, we’re proud of our flight crew, whose expertise in hospitality and care ensures every journey is safe and comfortable. More than just creating memorable travel experiences, they are among the most dynamic professionals in the industry. Interested in joining our flight crew? Hawaiian Airlines is hiring hundreds of flight attendants as our combined network with Alaska Airlines continues to grow. Candidates fluent in Japanese or Korean are especially encouraged to apply. Apply today at www.HawaiianAirlines.com/careers/flight-attendants. If a future as a flight attendant is on your horizon, Kanoelehua “Kanoe” offers a firsthand look at life in the skies — sharing her journey, experiences, and helpful tips for those just starting out. Meet Kanoe [...]

2025-06-02T05:47:00+03:00June 2nd, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

American Airlines now offers TSA PreCheck Touchless ID for AAdvantage members at select airports

Source: American Airlines From now, AAdvantage® members traveling through Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) will be eligible to enjoy a streamlined process at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport security checkpoints through TSA PreCheck® Touchless ID. This program provides eligible members who choose to participate with the ability to move through security with ease at select airports. After an identity match compares a customer’s image to photos they previously provided to the government, such as those in a passport, Global Entry or a visa card, the customer will be able to move through security faster with ease. “We’re examining every aspect of the customer experience,” [...]

2025-05-30T08:57:52+03:00May 30th, 2025|AIRLINES, News|

Passenger Growth Accelerates to 8% in April

Source: IATA The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for April 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.0% compared to April 2024. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year-on-year. The April load factor was 83.6% (+1.1 ppt compared to April 2024). International demand rose 10.8% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 8.5% year-on-year, and the load factor was 84.1% (+1.7 ppt compared to April 2024), the highest ever for April. Domestic demand increased 3.3% compared to April 2024. Capacity was up 3.1% year-on-year. The load factor was 82.7% (+0.1 ppt compared to April 2024). “April was a positive month for travel. Growth strengthened, especially [...]

2025-05-30T08:04:35+03:00May 30th, 2025|News, ORGANISATIONS|