IATA slams new Spanish cabin baggage decisionThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) has strongly condemned a recent decision by the Spanish government to override European law, remove cabin baggage fees for passengers in Spain and slap fines of upto €179 million on the a More… |
Global passenger demand at all-time high for SeptemberInternational Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for September 2024 global passenger demand and indicated 7.1% growth in total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), compared to last year, an all-time high for More… |
Saudi ACP to showcase air connectivity programmes at Routes WorldThe Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) is taking part in the ongoing Routes World 2024 conference in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Over the course of three days, the ACP will s More… |
Global airlines officials experience best of Bahraini HospitalityBahrain International Airport, managed and operated by Bahrain Airport Company, hosted an exclusive itinerary for the Hosted Airline Programme (HAP) as part of the 29th Routes World event. The HAP, specif More… |
Over 2,300 industry experts in Bahrain for major aviation summitMore than 2,500 major international aviation stakeholders, including the vice presidents and heads of network from 230 of the world’s biggest airlines, have converged in Bahrain for the prestigious 29th edition of Routes World 2024, the More… |
New AI-driven Snowflake platform to elevate hospitality experienceSnowflake, has unveiled its AI Data Cloud for the travel and hospitality sector, combining advanced data capabilities with industry-specific solutions that will enable airlines, hotels, and travel providers to leverage AI for enhanced operationa More… |
Snowflake transforms travel and hospitality with AI innovationSnowflake, has unveiled its AI Data Cloud for the travel and hospitality sector, combining advanced data capabilities with industry-specific solutions that will enable airlines, hotels, and travel providers to leverage AI for enhanced operationa More… |
Expedia reveals insider hacks for ideal summer travelBoth UAE millennials and Gen Z-ers feel vacation deprived, with 50% and 35% respectively reporting a lack of holidays, according to Expedia’s recent Vacation Deprivation report. Here are some Expedi More… |
Global airlines' profits set to rise to $30.5bn this yearGlobal airlines are expected to make $30.5 billion net profits in 2024 (3.1% net profit margin), an improvement on 2023 net profits estimated to be $27.4 billion, International Air Transport Association (IATA) has said. More… |
Airlines' blocked funds drop 28% to $1.8bn: IATAThe amount of airline funds blocked from repatriation by governments declined 28% to approximately $1.8 billion at end of April, a reduction of $708 million since December 2023, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported. More… |