There has been a significant increase in North American air travel capacity over the 2024 Thanksgiving holiday, in comparison to pre-pandemic levels. The ‘big four’ carriers continue to lead Thanksgiving travel
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Research by IBA shows that airlines are surpassing pre-pandemic capacity, while revenues and yields have stabilised in 2024
Alan McInnes from Unum Aircraft Seating explores the evolution of aircraft seats, including how innovation, materials, and design trends have shaped modern business-class seating over the years
The latest aviation analysis reveals that the airline industry’s global passenger capacity is now ahead of pre-pandemic levels, with Q3 2024 ASKs at 105% of Q3 2019. Latin America has seen the strongest capacity growth
90 commercial aircraft were delivered in August 2024, the highest August figure since 2018. However, year-to-date aircraft orders are behind 2023 levels, though the 15,651 aircraft backlog remains equivalent to more than 10 years’ worth of work
The number of aircraft with in-flight connectivity is projected to surpass 60,800 by 2033, with NGSO and multi-orbit solutions helping reshape the market as airlines transition from legacy systems. Technical advances are fuelling bandwidth growth by reducing costs, leading to an over 20-fold increase in leased capacity
Richard Wise, SVP for content, channels & rights at IMG, discusses the latest developments in the world of live sports, as shown onboard by Sport 24
The IBA aviation consultancy has released figures projecting record-breaking RPKs this year, as well as significant growth in the values and lease rates of most aircraft, though stalled aircraft delivery levels remain an issue
The FAA’s directive requiring inspections of 895 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft is expected to potentially impact more than 18 million seats across around 64,000 flights worldwide over the next month. Airlines should manage their schedules accommodate these mandatory inspections
Low-cost carrier Wizz Air – one of Europe’s top 10 biggest airlines – has announced an ‘All You Can Fly’ subscription service priced at €599 per year. The price is attractive for frequent travellers, and there are also a few extra opportunities for the airline