Cathay Pacific Airways released combined Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon traffic figures for January 2017 that show an increase in both the number of passengers carried and the volume of cargo and mail uplifted compared to the same month in 2016. Cathay Pacific and Cathay Dragon carried a total of 2,966,845 passengers in January 2017 – an increase of 2.4 percent compared to January 2016. The passenger load factor increased to 86.5 percent, while capacity, measured in available seat … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific releases combined traffic figures for January 2017
Carriers
Vietjet receives IATA membership
Vietjet received full membership from the International Air Transportation Association (IATA), affirming the new-age carrier’s role and position in the aviation community in Vietnam and overseas. Prior to attaining membership, Vietjet had been certified by the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). IATA, the most professional, consistent and comprehensive voice of the international aviation industry, actively seeks to support and increase the benefits for all airline … [Read more...] about Vietjet receives IATA membership
IAG Cargo donates blankets to charity
It is the season of goodwill and IAG Cargo has organised a charitable collection from across the IAG family for special causes in Kenya. IAG Cargo shipped four pallets of blankets and sleeping bags from London to Nairobi. The donation travelled 4,255 miles and arrived just in time to help keep children warm this winter. IAG Cargo collected over 400 cabin blankets and 150 crew sleeping bags, the majority of which will be donated to Kenyan school children in need. IAG Cargo has worked … [Read more...] about IAG Cargo donates blankets to charity
ECS Group joins forces with Exp-Air Cargo
World’s leading general sales and service agent ECS Group has teamed up with Montreal headquartered Exp-Air Cargo in a significant strategic move to consolidate its leadership position as a key general sales and service agent in the Americas. Exp-Air Cargo, founded in 1990, is a specialist in airline cargo sales and management with a predominant focus on the markets spread across the US and Canada. This alliance marks ECS Group’s consistent effort to expand markets across continents … [Read more...] about ECS Group joins forces with Exp-Air Cargo
HK Express achieves 91 percent load factor in January
Hong Kong’s low-fare airline HK Express is pleased to report outstanding performance in the first month of 2017, achieving a record-setting 91 percent load factor in January. This follows an impressive 89 percent average load factor for the past 12 months – an indication that HK Express is operating near full capacity on every flight. HK Express also reported stronger year-on-year passenger growth in the month of January, flying 288,409 guests in January 2017 which … [Read more...] about HK Express achieves 91 percent load factor in January
Brussels Airlines celebrates its 15th anniversary
Brussels Airlines turned 15 on 15 February 2017. Since 2002, no less than 78.8 million travellers flew on a Brussels Airlines flight. Connect Belgium to the world, be an airline that understands what customers want, create employment and sustainable growth. These were the essential ingredients of the business plan in 2002 and continue to be a priority. 15 years later Brussels Airlines has grown to become an airline flying from Brussels Airport to 73 European destinations … [Read more...] about Brussels Airlines celebrates its 15th anniversary