Aviation

 The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2022 and for the full year. 

Oman’s value-for-money airline SalamAir has announced the introduction of a direct flight between Muscat and Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, with two flights per week beginning on July 3, 2023.

For only the second time in Orlando International Airport (MCO) history, the 50 million passenger mark has been shattered. Last year MCO recorded nearly 50.2 million travelers, a 24 percent increase over 2021.

Volaris (NYSE: VLRS and BMV: VOLAR), the ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) serving Mexico, the United States, Central and South America, announces that the Company signed an agreement to participate in a loyalty program by FEMSA.

Avelo Airlines, America’s affordable and convenient airline, started its flights from the Delaware Valley’s convenient airport – Wilmington Airport (ILG).

From 8 February 2023, Lufthansa passengers will be able to select and pre-order high-quality, fresh products as early as 30 days and up to 36 hours before departure.

Faced with increased disruptions, baggage mountains, and staff shortages, airports and airlines are ramping up their investment in technology to digitalize their operations and speed up the passenger journey by offering more self-service options.

A weekly strike of air traffic controllers in Spain began on Monday, January 30, 2023, as 162 workers walked off the job.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) today launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.

Days after the Berlin Airport strike that forces the airport's closure to commercial flights, today, dozens of flights were canceled at Germany’s Dusseldorf airport due to a fresh strike by ground personnel.

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) embarked on the Premium Economy Class installation programme for its Airbus A340-300 fleet in December 2022.

Munich Airport and Lufthansa are reaffirming and strengthening their successful strategic partnership. The two companies are now signing a letter of intent (LOI) to intensify and continue the sustainable development of Munich Airport.

U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement ahead of today’s U.S. House of Representatives vote on the NOTAM Improvement Act of 2023 (H.R. 346), which would create a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) task force to improve the Notice to Air Mission system:

Germany's Berlin-Brandenburg airport canceled all flights on Wednesday as ground staff began a full-day walkout due to an ongoing dispute over pay and work conditions.