The latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reveals that air travel recovery remains strong. Passenger demand surged to 99% of 2019 levels in November 2023. Global traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), increased by 29.7% compared to the same month in 2022. International air traffic experienced…
Lynx Air (Lynx) is expanding its flights by offering service from Charlottetown. Charlottetown becomes the 22nd destination on Lynx’s North American route map. Flights will operate from Charlottetown Airport (YYG) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with through service to Calgary International Airport (YYC). Initially, there will be four weekly…
Airbus has secured a significant order from EVA Air of Taiwan. The airline has confirmed its purchase of 18 long-range A350-1000s and 15 single-aisle A321neo aircraft from Airbus, favoring the A350-1000 passenger benefits for long-haul trips and the A321neo’s efficiency for regional routes. Clay Sun, President of EVA Air said:…
The November 2023 Traffic Results published by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) reveal a strong growth in passenger traffic and an increasing demand for cargo. According to the preliminary November 2023 traffic figures released by the AAPA, international passenger markets experienced solid expansion, driven by a robust travel…
Qatar Airways has launched the Privilege Club Collection, an exclusive platform for its loyalty program members to access unique experiences. This new platform will provide members with opportunities to enjoy major global events in sports, entertainment, lifestyle, and culture using their Avios, the reward currency of Privilege Club. Members can…
Iceland’s flagship carrier Icelandair has published its passenger traffic report for December and for the full year 2023. In December 2023, Icelandair saw a 13% increase in transported passengers compared to the same period in 2022, amounting to 264,000 passengers. Throughout 2023, the company transported 4.3 million passengers, marking a…
PLAY, the Icelandic low-cost carrier, reports that 1.5 million passengers flew with the airline in 2023. It also reported exceptional on-time performance for its flights. In December 2023, PLAY airlines experienced a 53% increase in passengers compared to the same period in 2022, with 114,265 passengers flown. The airline served…
Icelandair and SMBC have signed a long-term lease agreement for one Airbus A321LR aircraft. In July last year, Icelandair signed a contract with Airbus for up to 25 Airbus A321XLR aircraft. The airline also signed a long-term lease agreement with SMBC for four new A321LR aircraft. The Airbus A321LR and…
International Water-Guard Industries, Inc. (IWG) and Jet2.com have reached an agreement to equip 52 B737-800 NG aircraft with IWG’s patented “Pre-Select” Intelligent Water Quantity System. Jet2.com is the first European airline to adopt this product. Jet2.com selected the IWG Pre-Select system which allows operators to manage potable water levels efficiently…
SAS has published its passenger traffic figures for December, which show 1.6 million passengers flew with the airline, marking a 6% increase from the previous year. During the same period, SAS’ capacity grew by nearly 12%, and RPK surged by 14%. The flown load factor for December stood at 73%.…
