Available on routes from Santiago to Miami and Dallas / Fort Worth, this clearing allows passengers to opt for cheaper fares while maintaining the same level of attention. In order to deliver more options to its customers, American Airlines implemented its Basic Economy service in Chile. Available on its routes between Santiago (SCL) and Miami… Seguir leyendo American Airlines implements Basic Economy service
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IATA Update on Regional Developments in Latin America
Brasília – On the occasion of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association (ALTA) 2019 Leader’s Forum, the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Regional Vice-President for the Americas, Peter Cerdá, provided an update on the latest regional developments. Aviation in this region contributes USD 156 billion in GDP and supports 7.2 million jobs. As… Seguir leyendo IATA Update on Regional Developments in Latin America
After challenging year, improvement expected for 2020
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast that the global airline industry will produce a net profit of $29.3 billion in 2020, improved over a net profit of $25.9 billion expected in 2019 (revised downward from a $28 billion forecast in June). If achieved, 2020 will mark the industry’s 11th consecutive year in the black.… Seguir leyendo After challenging year, improvement expected for 2020
American Airlines / Miami: 30 years connecting Latin America with the world
Tourism has had a huge boom in recent years, and is directly related to the advances made by airlines to deliver more and better options to travelers. Together with the technological and aeronautical engineering innovations, the advances in infrastructure and logistics have been monumental, managing to create modern hubs that are efficient centers of connection… Seguir leyendo American Airlines / Miami: 30 years connecting Latin America with the world
Flying taxis could transform our cities if we set the right rules
Urban Aerial Mobility – the movement of goods and people through the skies – has long been a focus for city builders, policymakers, engineers and urban designers trying to understand how unlocking the elusive third dimension of transportation could positively transform people’s lives. Flying taxis and drones could cut traffic congestion in cities Traffic jams… Seguir leyendo Flying taxis could transform our cities if we set the right rules
ECPAT recognizes Volaris
Volaris was recognized by the international organization ECPAT (End Child Prostitution, Child Pornography and Trafficking of Children for Sexual Purposes) for its commitment to sustainable tourism and for the promotion of initiatives that prevent and combat commercial sexual exploitation of children. and adolescents in travel and tourism (ESCNNAVT). In line with the objectives of sustainable… Seguir leyendo ECPAT recognizes Volaris
Passenger demand continues on moderate opward path
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the same month last year, broadly unchanged from August’s performance. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.3%, and load factor climbed 0.4 percentage point to… Seguir leyendo Passenger demand continues on moderate opward path
The number of international passengers of of Interjet grew by 31% in October
During October 2019, Interjet mobilized 389,858 travelers on its international routes, which represented an increase of 31 percent compared to the same month of the previous year. This breakthrough was driven by the opening of new routes, attractive rates and a 20 percent expansion in its offer of seats. The strong increase in its network… Seguir leyendo The number of international passengers of of Interjet grew by 31% in October
US-China trade war has significant effect on air cargo
Freight demand fell again in August, according to the latest figures from the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Air cargo demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs), contracted by 3.9% in August 2019, compared to the same period in 2018. This marks the 10th consecutive month of year-on-year decline in freight volumes, the longest period… Seguir leyendo US-China trade war has significant effect on air cargo
Passenger Demand Continues on Moderate Upward Path
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for September 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) climbed 3.8% compared to the same month last year, broadly unchanged from August’s performance. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) increased by 3.3%, and load factor climbed 0.4 percentage point to… Seguir leyendo Passenger Demand Continues on Moderate Upward Path