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November's on-time performance (OTP) rankings have touched down! The OTP data shows the percentage of flights that have arrived on schedule.
IATA reported that USD 1.2 billion in airline funds are blocked from repatriation by governments as of the end of October 2025.
And now for the next installment of my look at former hubs around the country, I’m combining two into one today. In a sense, they are similar, but in another, they are complete opposites. I’m talking about the main airports for two cities connected by I-70, only about a 3-hour drive apart. That’s right, it’s...
IATA released a report revealing that Air Traffic Control (ATC) delays in Europe have more than doubled over the last decade, causing significant disruption for passengers.
IATA updated its analysis of aerospace supply chain bottlenecks noting that aircraft availability remains one of the most significant constraints on industry growth in its just released global outlook.
IATA released its latest financial outlook for the global airline industry showing a stabilization of profitability even as supply chain issues persist.
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The uplift is part of the airline's long-term focus on delivering for New Zealand by supporting domestic growth, business connectivity, and tourism. Air New Zealand General Manager Short Haul and Domestic Lucy Hall says the airline is focused on ensuring its network meets the needs of its customers. "We are constantly reviewing our network to make sure we are offering the best possible
To say this has been a year of change for Southwest would be a notable understatement. Partially under its own initiative and largely under the influence of its activist investor Elliott Management, the airline has been furiously working to get out of the dark place where former CEO Gary Kelly left it. Some of the...
For most airlines, the post-Covid era started in 2022 or 2023. For the AirAsia family, it feels like it’s only just beginning now. In this week’s feature story, we explore AirAsia’s long-delayed restructuring, its move to fuse shorthaul and longhaul operations, and the sweeping fleet ambitions that could redefine low-cost flying well beyond its Asia-Pacific heartland.
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When TSA Stops Being Polite and Starts Getting REAL The FAA, DOT, and TSA finally implemented their REAL ID requirements in May after literal decades of missed timelines, pushed back deadlines, and overall confusion over the program. But it’s finally in place, and now the TSA will begin charging travelers $45 if their IDs do...
We've crunched the latest numbers to uncover the airports across America with the most notable year-on-year growth.
If there’s one theme that keeps resurfacing in our Airline-Tech Innovation Radar, it’s the accelerating pace at which Big Tech is moving into the travel space. We’ve covered this shift before, but this month offers some of the clearest proof yet that the world’s largest technology companies are no longer sitting on the travel sidelines.
Global Avionics Round-Up from Aircraft Value News (AVN) When we talk about avionics development, we often focus on onboard systems, such as chips, sensors, and displays. However, one outside influence […] The post How the ATC Crisis Is Reshaping Avionics Roadmaps and Asset Values appeared first on Avionics International.
Argentina is an awful market for airlines — there is really no other way to look at it historically — but that hasn’t stopped some brave souls from trying their hand at making a living. Flybondi is one of those airlines, and it looked to be nearing the end in 2024. But now, fresh with...
There can be no guarantee that Santa will deliver your wishlist on December 25th, but for UK residents there is one thing that's a given in late December: cold weather! Not surprising, then, that winter sun breaks are popular. Which are the top warm destinations for end of year getaways? We've analyzed the airline schedules data to see where Brits love to go on their Christmas holidays.
After writing up Pittsburgh’s new terminal, I decided it would be fun to look at other former hubs to see just how they’ve been handled. None is stranger than Cleveland’s plan called CLEvolution. Many of you discussed this in the comments of that Pittsburgh post, but I couldn’t quite appreciate what was going on until...
If you live in San Diego, you are a happy camper right now. Alaska and Southwest both continue to aggressively add new flights as they look to get a leg up as the most important airline in the market. The opening of the new Terminal 1 has been an absolute boon for the constrained airport,...
Nashville is a city best known for its music. Airlines know it for something else: Spectacular growth. Of America’s 75 busiest airports, none are growing faster than the Tennessee capital's international gateway. In this week’s feature story we examine the factors driving its recent success.