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Turning breakpoints into opportunity: SITA calls for practical collaboration to fix intermodal travel: 3/13/2026 5:14:29 AM; Intermodal travel succeeds when airports, airlines, rail operators, maritime operators, cities, and transport authorities work together to fix the points where journeys break down.
IATA Advances AI Initiatives to Support Air Cargo Operations: 3/11/2026 11:11:22 AM; The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is advancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in air cargo with three initiatives to improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety and compliance, and accelerate innovation across the global air cargo value chain: • Making publications more efficient: IATA is launching an AI Subject Matter Expert (AI …
Lufthansa Group adds extra flights due to high demand: 3/10/2026 5:02:54 PM; • Lufthansa Airlines and Austrian Airlines expand intercontinental services at short notice • Significant increase in demand, particularly for Asia and Africa • Further special flights in planning Due to the rise in demand for long-haul flights at short notice, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group will be offering numerous extra flights, particularly to Asia and …
Air Cargo Helps Power Peru’s Fresh Produce Export Boom: 3/10/2026 4:51:14 PM; The International Air Transport Association (IATA) today released a report showing how air cargo has supported Peru’s strong export expansion and helped the country emerge as one of the world’s leading exporters of fresh produce.
Sabre Appoints Niklas Andréen as Chief Commercial Officer, Airline Tech: 3/10/2026 2:05:15 PM; Sabre (NASDAQ: SABR) today announced the appointment of Niklas Andréen as Chief Commercial Officer, Airline Tech, a role intended to accelerate execution following the company’s once-in-a-generation technology rebuild.
Virgin Australia Expands Future Aviators Program to Regional Queensland Schools: 3/6/2026 11:00:03 AM; Nearly 60 schoolgirls from across Queensland will swap the classroom for the cockpit as they take part in Virgin Australia’s Future Aviators Program.
Loganair chief pilot celebrates International Women’s Day with a message to the next generation: “You belong in the flight deck”: 3/6/2026 10:51:47 AM; Loganair, the UK’s leading regional airline, is marking International Women’s Day 2026 by celebrating one of its most inspiring leaders: chief pilot Amelia Findlater.
AirAsia solidifies global ESG standing, ranking among top five industry peers in benchmarked sustainability performance: 3/6/2026 10:18:41 AM; AirAsia has solidified its position as a global leader in aviation sustainability, ranking among top five airlines in the latest benchmarked FTSE Russell ESG ratings.
IATA Focus Africa to Spotlight Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency: 3/6/2026 10:16:25 AM; The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the 2026 edition of IATA Focus Africa Conference will convene under the theme ’Elevating Aviation Safety, Connectivity, and Operational Efficiency in Africa’ in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia on 29-30 April 2026, hosted by Ethiopian Airlines.
Air New Zealand celebrates 60 years of trade, travel and partnership between New Zealand and Hong Kong: 3/6/2026 9:11:42 AM; To celebrate the milestone, Air New Zealand is offering sale fares from New Zealand to Hong Kong, with fares starting from $699 one way*. On 3 March 1966, Air New Zealand operated its inaugural DC8 service from Auckland to Hong Kong, opening a new chapter in the airline’s long haul history.
Lufthansa Group increases operating profit by 20 percent and achieves highest revenue in company history: 3/6/2026 4:18:50 AM; • 2025: Nearly 40 billion euros in revenue and 2 billion euros in operating profit • Passenger numbers grow to 135 million • Lufthansa Airlines makes first progress with turnaround program • Lufthansa Cargo increases operating profit by 30 percent • Proposal to the Annual General Meeting: dividend increase to 0.33 euro per share • Outlook for 2026: …
Schiphol renews taxiways A and B: major maintenance from March to June 2026: 3/6/2026 2:35:54 AM; From March to June 2026, Schiphol is renewing parts of taxiways A and B – two important taxi routes between the gates and runways. This maintenance is part of the large-scale replacement of outdated infrastructure.
2026 Travel Reset: Gen Z Maps The Future of Travel, Hotel, Airlines & Rideshare: 3/5/2026 10:45:10 PM; Cafeteria, the largest insights platform for Gen Z and Alpha, is revealing what Gen Next actually wants from travel, hotels and airlines in 2026. For Cafeteria’s first Next Gen Spenders: Travel Edition, more than 900 Gen Z users spent 197 hours talking about what travel looks like in 2026.
JCDecaux awarded 10-year advertising contract at Denver International Airport (DEN): 3/4/2026 10:53:30 AM; JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announced that its subsidiary, JCDecaux North America, has been selected to receive a 10-year advertising contract for Denver International Airport (DEN), following a comprehensive competitive bid process.
Sol de Janeiro travel retail corners established in Barcelona and Palma de Mallorca Airports: 3/4/2026 10:41:49 AM; The L’OCCITANE Group, in partnership with Avolta, is thrilled to unveil new Sol de Janeiro travel retail corners in Barcelona-El Prat and Palma de Mallorca Airports.
Passenger-shared bag location is becoming part of airline baggage recovery as SITA integrates Google’s Find Hub into WorldTracer®: 3/4/2026 9:15:56 AM; Passengers sharing their bag location through personal devices is becoming a key part of airline baggage recovery. As more travelers choose to share their bag’s location when it is delayed, airlines can use that information inside their baggage systems to resolve cases faster and reduce permanent loss.
From Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur: Lufthansa launches nonstop connection: 3/4/2026 8:55:35 AM; • Lufthansa expands Southeast Asia network for winter 2026/27 • With the Boeing 787 and Allegris cabin: Lufthansa sets premium standards in comfort • Now available for booking With the launch of nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, Lufthansa Airlines is strengthening its network in Southeast Asia and focusing on growth in a dynamic region.
Scaremongering by AENA Chairman Cannot Mask Flimsy Arguments for Increasing Airport Charges: 3/3/2026 12:41:19 PM; The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed outrage at the recent remarks from Maurici Lucena, Chairman and CEO of AENA, the operator of the vast majority of airports in Spain, suggesting that airlines calling for airport charges reductions were “compromising safety and security.” “Safety is the number one priority of airlines and the whole aviation …
Air New Zealand announces 2026 interim result and provides full year guidance: 2/27/2026 10:07:47 AM; • 1H 2026 Loss before taxation of $59 million • 1H 2026 Net loss after taxation of $40 million • 1H 2026 EBITDA of $347 million • Result largely driven by global engine maintenance delays, slower than expected recovery in domestic demand, increasing aviation system costs and a weaker NZD • Strategic review underway to reset the business amid continuing cost escalation …
Virgin Australia Confirms Its Intent to Continue and Expand Pets in Cabin Service: 2/27/2026 10:03:53 AM; • Virgin Australia has confirmed its intention to continue offering Pets in Cabin services on eligible domestic flights, subject to airport approvals.