US air travel trends
There’s been some chatter about whether the US is about to see a pullback on the number of flights. Does the data support this? This chart lists the number of flights by US airlines since the pandemic. The curves show…
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Attracting international air service
Few things work as well as international air service for a community to quickly add economic impact. The World Travel & Tourism Council notes that “prior to the pandemic, Travel and tourism (including its direct, indirect, and induced impacts) accounted…
Wizz Air launches subscription program
Yesterday, Wizz Air – one of Europe’s top ten biggest airlines – announced an ‘all-you-can-fly’ subscription service for just €599 per year. This follows Wizz Air’s trial of a limited subscription service last year on specific routes. The Wizz All You…
Air Cargo Demand Soars in June, Record-Breaking First Half
The air cargo industry continued its upward trajectory in June, with demand surging by a remarkable 14.1% year-on-year (YoY), as the International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported. This exceptional growth marked the seventh consecutive month of double-digit growth and propelled…
Air Travel Continues Strong Growth in June
The global aviation industry sustained its robust momentum in June, with passenger demand climbing 9.1% year-on-year (YoY). This positive growth, coupled with a capacity increase of 8.5%, resulted in a commendable load factor of 85%, as the International Air Transport…
Delta and CrowdStrike – the blame game begins
A poorly tested update from CrowdStrike resulted in a melt-down of computer systems at Delta Air Lines last month. Delta’s CEO Ed Bastian indicates that the disruption cost the carrier $500 million and that the company will be seeking legal…