Tag: Airlines

UK flight punctuality still below pre-Covid levels despite surge in air fares

UK flight punctuality still below pre-Covid levels despite surge in air fares

Flight punctuality at UK airports has dropped below pre-pandemic levels despite recent hikes in air fares, new figures show. According to UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) data, only 64 per cent of flights took off or landed within 15 mins of their planned time in 2023 - compared to 75 per cent i...

REVIEW: Routes Asia proves region is set to boom again

REVIEW: Routes Asia proves region is set to boom again

The annual Routes Asia airline-airport network planning event showed a region resuming rapid growth – although Chinese traffic recovery is dragging, and aircraft availability is hindering expansion rates for some. Mark Pilling reports from Langkawi, Malaysia The overriding message from the 20th...

Half of airlines increasing ESG investment, according to report

New research has found that half of airlines are increasing investment in ESG initiatives as the aviation industry's focus on net zero intensifies. A new report by Amadeus, a Spanish travel technology solutions company, showed that 54 per cent of airlines are looking to reinforce their climate comm...

Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air to drive European budget airline market share

Ryanair, easyJet and Wizz Air are set to push the European market share for budget airlines next year, according to Bloomberg Intelligence's 2024 European Airlines Outlook. The report outlines that low-cost carriers are "intensifying" short to medium-haul competition, and that newer aircraft and la...

IATA: Airlines set to earn 2.7% net profit margin on record revenues in 2024

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced strengthened profitability projections for airlines this year, which will then largely stabilise in 2024. However, net profitability at the global level is expected to be well below the cost of capital in both years, whilst very signi...

Airlines face clampdown on hidden fees - @photogoodwin via Adobe Stock

UK government declares clampdown on airlines’ hidden fees

Airlines will face a clampdown on hidden fees for passengers as the UK government announces moves to improve transparency for customers when shopping online. This week the Department for Business and Trade revealed its plans to intervene in the revelation that carriers are charging higher prices ...

Pegasus Launches Flights to Montenegro

Pegasus Airlines launches flights to Montenegro, one of the most popular European holiday destinations Pegasus Airlines is launching flights from Istanbul to Podgorica, the capital of Montenegro, one of the most popular European holiday destinations. Four times weekly flights from Istanbul to Pod...

BRITISH AIRWAYS EXTENDS DECADE-PLUS PARTNERSHIP WITH SWISSPORT AT LARNACA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN CYPRUS

Swissport Cyprus secured a contract extension with its long-standing partner, British Airways, for airport ground services at Larnaca International Airport (LCA). The contract, which dates to 2008, covers complete airport ground services. Swissport also offers lounge hospitality for airline’s pass...

Northeast Alliance update for customers

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines and JetBlue have begun to work through the initial steps to wind down the pro-competitive, pro-consumer Northeast Alliance. These steps include: Codeshare flights between American and JetBlue will no longer be available for sale starting July 21. Custo...

SWISSPORT UNDERLINES MARKET LEADING POSITION WITH EXTENSION OF HANDLING LICENSE AT GENEVA AIRPORT

Swissport has been awarded once again the license to provide airport ground services at Geneva International Airport in Switzerland. The new license, set to start in November 2023, will be valid for seven years. In a competitive international tender process with 5 participants, Swissport secure...

The global ground and cargo handling services market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.65% from 2022 to 2028

New York, April 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Ground and Cargo Handling Services Market - Global Outlook & Forecast 2023-2028" - https://www.reportlinker.com/p05587791/?utm_source=GNW These services include an extensive service facilitating ...

LIVE LONG AND PROSPER: BRITISH AIRWAYS’ CUSTOMERS STUNNED AS STAR TREK CHARACTERS TRAVEL THROUGH HEATHROW TO CELEBRATE THE AIRLINE’S LAUNCH OF PARAMOUNT+ ON BOARD

Unsuspecting customers travelling through British Airways’ home at London Heathrow Terminal 5 were surprised and delighted to see Starfleet characters making their way to Departures The stunt, to celebrate the airline’s new partnership with Paramount+, saw British Airways’ colleagues tr...

airBaltic Top Winter Destinations – Vienna, Munich and Tenerife

Riga. The most popular destinations of the Latvian national airline airBaltic for the upcoming winter season are Vienna, Munich and Tenerife. At the same time, London, Paris, Copenhagen and Amsterdam remain among the most popular year-round routes of the company. Reservations during the period of th...

NAC requests CAAN to provide ground handling rights of Pokhara airport

A request has been made to the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) by Nepal Airlines Corporation (NAC) to give it the ground handling rights of the Pokhara Regional International Airport (PRIA). A press release has been issued by the NAC, requesting CAAN to provide the ground handling work of...

Nium Unveils ‘Closed Loop’ Payments Alternative for Airlines and OTAs

Air Europa and others to be among the first to implement equitable payment solution Nium Airline Payments uses trusted UATP authorization rails and bank transfers to lower payment cost, guarantee acceptance, and offer ultra-flexible incentives London – 22 November 2022 – Nium, the glo...

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