IATA releases 2022 airline safety performance data
Airline safety: The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in both the number of fatal accidents and…
Air Travel in the Post-Pandemic Era: Have Passenger Expectations Changed?
It goes without saying that the COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on the air travel industry, with airlines experiencing a sharp decline in passenger numbers. As countries have now…
‘Which?’ reveals the best and worst airlines
This week, UK consumer watch service Which? revealed its regular scores for the best and worst airlines, with the data showing Jet2.com tops the short-haul economy poll and WizzAir coming…
Why Airlines Need Artificial Intelligence to Survive a Recession
LONDON - With ongoing concerns of a global recession, businesses are seeking ways to increase efficiency while remaining nimble. Unlike other economic downturns, companies can now use Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
Tourists again confident in travel abroad, says e-Visa
LONDON – The number of tourist visa applications in January 2023 has seen an explosive rise in comparison to the same period last year, according to figures from visa agency e-Visa.co.uk. Applications are…
CMA and CAA issue warning letter to airport operators
LONDON – The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) have jointly issued an open letter directed at airport operators to remind them of their responsibilities…
Cirium Report: 44,500 new aircraft to be delivered over next two decades
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnfIyJAt9Hc&feature=youtu.be&ab_channel=AviationSource LONDON – The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth US$2.9 trillion. The forecast published by Ascend by Cirium, the consultancy…
Avolon predicts global air traffic return to pre-pandemic levels in June
LONDON - The aviation sector is set to thrive in 2023 with global traffic to reach pre-pandemic levels by June, according to a paper published today by international aircraft leasing…
How to cure a fear of flying – 6 tips for stress free travel
LONDON – It’s well known that airline travel is safer than travelling by car, yet fear of flying - or aviophobia - remains one of the most common phobias of…
Airline and Airport Groups Express Disappointment at EU Recommendations for Travel from China
LONDON – A collective of airlines and airports have formally expressed their disappointment with an EU joint decision to impose test requirements on travellers from China to the EU. Airlines…