Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies* and processed through the ARC settlement system. Data figures are for the seven days ending November 8, 2020. Tickets Issued for All Itineraries: 7-Day […]
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Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are now offering their passengers a further option for even greater planning security in their travel plans, in addition to flexible rebooking options and the abolition of the rebooking fee. Additional Covid-19 services are now included in the existing insurance packages offered by the airlines’ existing insurance partner. The customer […]
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Today, the Canadian Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, issued a statement triggering a response from the Westjet CEO saying: “We will evaluate this afternoon’s statement from the Government of Canada and will await greater clarity on what support for the aviation sector might include. As we determine how to proceed in the best interests of our […]
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The Boeing Company today named Jinnah Hosein as the company’s vice president of Software Engineering, effective immediately. In this newly created role, Hosein will report to Greg Hyslop, Boeing chief engineer and senior vice president of Engineering, Test & Technology, and will focus on further strengthening Boeing’s focus on software engineering across the enterprise. “The […]
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Effective November 8, 2020, Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) announces cancellation of flights between Lviv and Israel until the end of winter navigation and between Kharkiv and Israel until December 5, 2020. These changes take place due to continuation of quarantine restrictions introduced by the Government of Israel in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. […]
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The pandemic has snarled leisure and business travel this year, but the latest industry survey found that the travel industry is likely to get a significant boost over the holidays. The survey, which queried Americans planning to travel in the next six months, found that half of respondents intend to take trips between November and […]
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On November 12, Lufthansa will start the first test runs for comprehensive Covid-19 antigen rapid tests on selected routes between Munich and Hamburg. In close cooperation with Munich and Hamburg airports as well as with the biotech companies Centogene and the Medicover Group’s medical care center, MVZ Martinsried, the airline is offering its customers the […]
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FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s Low Fare Airline recorded another strong on-time performance (OTP) result last month, with 91% of domestic flights departing on time. The October result is slightly behind the 92% OTP level achieved in September. For the 10 months of 2020 (Jan-Oct) FlyArystan has completed 91% of flights on time. FlyArystan’s Director of Flight […]
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Grupo Aeromexico S.A.B. de C.V. reported October 2020 operational results. Grupo Aeromexico transported 870 thousand passengers in October 2020, an increase of 22.9% versus September 2020 driven by increases in both domestic and international passenger demand. Passengers carried reduced by 49.0% year-on-year – International passengers by 77.7% and domestic passengers by 36.3%. Aeromexico’s capacity, measured […]
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Grupo Aeroportuario del Sureste, S.A.B. de C.V. ASUR, an international airport group with operations in Mexico, the U.S. and Colombia, today announced that total passenger traffic for October 2020 decreased 50.1% when compared to October 2019. Passenger traffic decreased 44.9% in Mexico, 41.5% in Puerto Rico and 67.8% in Colombia, impacted by severe downturns in business […]
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FlyersRights.org has filed a motion for Summary Judgment in its Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case against the FAA. (Flyers Rights Education Fund v. FAA, (D.D.C. CV-19-3749 (CKK)). It seeks disclosure of FAA documents pertaining to the proposed ungrounding of the 737 MAX, so independent experts and the public can review the basis on which […]
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Delta Air Lines launched cargo-only flights between the United States, Europe and India to help meet customer demand. There are daily cargo-only flights between New York-JFK and Madrid that operate using a Boeing 767-400 aircraft providing customers with capacity to ship fashion goods to the United States ahead of the holiday season. In addition, there is a three-times […]
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The global COVID-19 pandemic continued to have a considerable impact on the Lufthansa Group‘s earnings development in the third quarter. However, compared to the second quarter, losses were reduced due to substantial cost savings and an expansion of the flight schedule in the summer months of July and August. Adjusted earnings (Adjusted EBIT) amounted to […]
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that passenger demand in September remained highly depressed. Total demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was 72.8% below September 2019 levels (only slightly improved over the 75.2% year-to-year decline recorded in August). Capacity was down 63% compared to a year ago and load factor fell […]
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GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., Brazil’s largest domestic airline, today announced consolidated results for the third quarter of 2020 (3Q20) and outlined its continued initiatives in response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. All information is presented in Brazilian Reals (R$), according to both International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and adjusted metrics and are made available […]
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Beginning December 17, American Airlines is to add new daily nonstop flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) and Tampa International Airport (TPA) on 76-seat Embraer E175 regional jets to Key West International Airport (EYW). American’s new daily Orlando and Tampa flights, to run through April 5, 2021, are scheduled on E175 aircraft with seating for […]
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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released September data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand, while strengthening, remains depressed compared to 2019 levels. Global demand, measured in cargo ton-kilometers (CTKs*), was 8% below previous-year levels in September (-9.9% for international operations). That is an improvement from the 12.1% year-on-year drop recorded […]
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On 7 November the final Lufthansa flight to depart Berlin/Tegel will take off from the old capital city airport “Otto Lilienthal” at 9:20 pm, headed for Munich. This flight will symbolize, closing the chapter to a part of Lufthansa’s history, which has lasted for decades. The Berlin fire department will bid farewell to this special […]
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During the first nine months of 2020, Fraport AG’s financial performance was severely impacted by the Covid-19 global pandemic. The Group’s revenue declined by more than a half in the reporting period. Despite comprehensive cost-saving measures, the Fraport Group registered a net loss of €537.2 million – which includes expenses of €280 million earmarked for […]
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Mineta San José International Airport today announced that Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines will each resume flights to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands with the first operations beginning November and December, respectively. The flight resumptions begin in time for the upcoming Thanksgiving and winter holiday season. SJC Director of Aviation John Aitken said, “We are […]
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Qatar Airways today announced the official launch of its carbon offset program. The airline’s passengers now have the opportunity to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey at the point of booking. Qatar Airways’ carbon offset program is built on a partnership with the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Carbon Offset Program, providing […]
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Sir Tim Clark is ready to share is vision, how will the aviation industry will be shaping and look like in 2025? “The pandemic is a glitch,” said Sir Tim Clark, the world’s most different airline CEO. Sir Tim Clark is the President of Emirates Airlines. He is the man who works more out of […]
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WestJet today welcomed WS1511 from Los Angeles (LAX) to Calgary International Airport (YYC) as the first of its international flights eligible to participate in a new Government of Alberta testing pilot program. The program is trialing a reduced quarantine period in Alberta, while protecting Canadians from COVID-19. “The start of this unique trial is a […]
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Harpreet Singh has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Air, a subsidiary of Air India (AI). She becomes the first woman to head an Indian airline. Harpreet Singh was Executive Director of Air India looking after flight safety, an area she has specialized in. She will be replaced for this post by Captain Nivedita […]
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Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) today reported the following consolidated airline ticketing volume variances, compared to the same period in 2019. These totals represent sales generated by U.S. travel agencies* and processed through the ARC settlement system. Data figures are for the seven days ending November 1, 2020. Tickets Issued for All Itineraries: 7-Day […]
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Sabre Corporation has today announced an enhancement to its agreement with Qantas that will offer agents access to richer information about the airline’s fares, products and services. Sabre’s graphical Sabre Red 360 interface will now showcase Qantas products with rich, relevant and engaging content through the airline’s connection with ATPCO. Sabre will integrate Qantas’ UPAs […]
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International tourism numbers could drop by 58% to 78% in 2020. According to the latest research data, it would lead to a loss of $910 billion to $1.2 trillion in tourism exports which amounted to $1.5 trillion in 2019. Based on a United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) report, the tourism industry’s woes […]
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In today’s very politically and economically unstable world the tourism and hospitality industries have no choice but to be sensitive to the needs of security and safety (S&S), and to emphasize public health requirements. Despite this needed emphasis on Covid-19 and the universal pandemic, other classical issues of tourism security and safety still exist and should […]
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In today’s very politically and economically unstable world the tourism and hospitality industries have no choice but to be sensitive to the needs of security and safety (S&S), and to emphasize public health requirements. Despite this needed emphasis on Covid-19 and the universal pandemic, other classical issues of tourism security and safety still exist and should […]
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