Industry News
25.11.2020
Routes and ACI World announce exclusive partnership to support the industry in rebuilding air connectivity
An exclusive partnership designed to help airports recover from the most challenging period the aviation industry has ever faced has been signed by Routes and Airports Council International (ACI) World.
The formal agreement between the two …
09.11.2020
New Swedish technology to support a greener aviation recovery
Flying is like competition sailing: it is all about using good winds and avoiding unfavorable air currents. To allow airlines to fully use the favorable winds there is a new weather optimization service available that …
04.11.2020
Austrian Airlines expands ÖBB rail partnership
Austrian Airlines and the Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) are expanding their AIRail train-to-plane offer with an additional route.
From December 13th, four trains with an Austrian flight number will run daily between Graz Central Station and …
29.10.2020
Delta keeping you safe with blocked middle seats, hospital-grade air filters and more
From providing more space to extensive cleaning, Delta has put in place more than 100 measures to ensure a safe experience for our customers and employees, known collectively as the Delta CareStandard. Your safety is …
28.10.2020
Wizz Air launches new base at London Gatwick
Wizz Air has welcomed the launch of its new base at Gatwick Airport, and four new routes to Athens, Lanzarote, Malta and Naples.
With the inaugural flights to Athens and Naples, today marks the official opening …
28.10.2020
Association of Asia Pacific Airlines urges governments to do more for air travel
While there have been “positive” steps taken to establish travel bubbles and essential travel ‘green lanes’ in the Asia-Pacific region, more can be done to better coordinate an air travel recovery amid the coronavirus crisis.
Releasing …
28.10.2020
Airlines Unable to Cut Costs Deep Enough to Save Jobs
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented new analysis showing that the airline industry cannot slash costs sufficiently to neutralize severe cash burn to avoid bankruptcies and preserve jobs in 2021. IATA reiterated its call …
27.10.2020
Qatar Airways welcomes three Airbus A350-1000 planes to fleet
Qatar Airways has taken delivery of three more Airbus A350-1000 aircraft.
The development reaffirms its position as the largest operator of Airbus A350 aircraft in the world, with 52 in its fleet. The new planes will …
27.10.2020
American Airlines reports huge loss for third quarter
American Airlines has reported third-quarter revenue of $3.2 billion, down 73 per cent year-over-year on a 59 per cent year-over-year reduction in total available seat miles.
The US giant confirmed a pre-tax loss of $3.1 billion …
27.10.2020
Emirates launches biometric pathway to Dubai passengers
Emirates has launched an integrated biometric path at Dubai International airport.
The contactless airport experience is now open to passengers travelling from and through Dubai. The integrated biometric path will give passengers a seamless travel journey …