International Air Transport Association
GENEVA, Switzerland - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for April showing that total passenger demand rose 6.1% while freight demand was 4.2% down ...
Important networking possibilities
Routes Africa Secretariat has further updated the press with the growing number of airlines for the July meeting in Seychelles.
How Far Would Brits Go Low-Cost?
SINGAPORE - Survey reveals almost three quarters of travelers would be happy to fly long haul with no frills.
WestJet and Korean Air
CALGARY, Canada - WestJet announced today it has launched a code-sharing arrangement with Korean Air, the largest airline in South Korea.
Skytrax announces the 10 top airports
By Dr. Wolfgang H. Thome, eTN Uganda
Skytrax has announced the 10 top airports, based on their extensive and detailed surveys carried out amongst passengers.
2012 Conference in Seychelles
As expected airlines, airport authorities, and tourism boards are registering fast for the Routes Conference that will be held in the Seychelles this coming July.
First class makes travel better
When San Francisco law firm operations director Jeffrey Lais was due for a well-earned vacation, he booked himself a first-class ticket to Munich on Lufthansa.
Aviation, airline and tourism event in Seychelles
The official brochure for Routes Africa 2012 has been released, and it is set to increase the number of delegates to this aviation, airline, and tourism board meeting, which this year is set to ...
Qantas shrugged off threats by rival Virgin
The battle for Australia's skies intensified yesterday as Qantas shrugged off threats by rival Virgin and announced big capacity increases with more on the way.
March 2012 traffic and demand analysis by IATA
Geneva) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for March showing that total passenger demand rose 7.6% and freight demand climbed 0.3% compared to ...
Passenger rights group goes global with toll free hotline
NAPA, Calif. - FlyersRights.org announced today the expansion of its hotline from domestic service to international service.
Saudi General Authority for Civil Aviation to grant new licenses
Saudi civil aviation authority said on Wednesday that the kingdom will clear new airlines for takeoff in September, granting licenses to operate both local and international flights.
High oil prices likely to make summer deals scarce
Douglas Quinby was shocked at the price. Traveling from Atlanta to New Orleans in two weeks for work, the travel industry analyst found an airline ticket for $130 a week ago and grabbed it.
Boeing, Airbus cash in on Indonesia's rapid economic growth
JAKARTA, Indonesia - Buoyed by rapid economic growth, Indonesia has become a bonanza for international plane makers who are booking some of the world's biggest sales as Western airlines suffer a ...
Air China and Air Macau
BEIJING, China - According to a recent arrangement, Air China's PhoenixMiles members can collect non-status mileage on all scheduled flights operated by Air Macau and request award tickets on the ...
Airline Industry News
SEATTLE, Wash.
Global Aviation Industry
CHICAGO, Ill. - This month's analysis of the OAG schedules database indicates that airlines worldwide will operate 1% more flights in April 2012, compared to April 2011.
Indian Aviation Industry
NEW DELHI, India - After 16 years, the government is set to again allow foreign airlines to take stakes in Indian carriers later this week.
AirTran Airways To Fly Flights Between Chicago Midway and Cancun
DALLAS, Texas - Southwest Airlines today announced that its wholly owned subsidiary AirTran Airways received route authority from the U.S.
IATA analysis of February 2012 traffic demand
GENEVA, Switzerland - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released global traffic results for February 2012 showing an 8.6% improvement in passenger demand and a 5.2% rise in cargo ...
Fiji Aviation Industry
SUVA, Fiji - To ensure compliance with international law and bilateral requirements governing air service rights granted to national airlines that fly to other nations, the Republic of Fiji has ...
In-flight Wi-Fi
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As competition expands among airlines to offer passengers the latest in-flight entertainment options, intercontinental routes have been slow to add Internet service.
EU-Israel Air Travel
Israel and the European Union finalized the deal on Thursday, after three years of negotiations, although it still needs the approval of Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz.
TransAsia Airways
TransAsia Airways Corp.
Routes Africa 2012
The Routes Africa 2012 forum in the Seychelles will bring airlines, civil aviation authorities, and tourism boards together to see how the challenges facing the world of aviation and tourism can ...
Air Travel Trends
NEW YORK, N.Y.
International Air Transport Association
Geneva – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced a downgrade to its industry outlook for 2012 primarily due to rising oil prices.
Air Travel to UK during Olympic Games
The heads of four leading airlines have warned the British government there could be chaos at London's airports during this summer's Olympic Games, which would cause major embarrassment to the ...
Mystifly Consulting offers lowest airfares
Mystifly is revolutionizing the way airfares are being searched and booked over the internet with its unique technological and delivery prowess.
Iraq reaches $500 million agreement with Kuwait
An aide to Iraq's Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki said on Wednesday that Iraq and Kuwait have reached a $500 million agreement to resolve a dispute over Gulf War-era debts that had prevented Iraqi ...
