Airlines
Virgin Atlantic picks Stephen Goulding as Canada Country Manager
Virgin Atlantic has named Stephen Goulding as its Country Manager for Canada. Goulding, who took on the role on Jan. 6, will support the airline’s strategic growth in Canada, most immediately with the launch of its daily service between Toronto and London Heathrow and in connecting markets across the world. Goulding has driven growth and revenue in the travel, tourism, facilities, and technology sectors for more than 25 years and will continue to do so at Virgin Atlantic. He has held various leadership roles at WestJet Group Limited, where he achieved record revenue growth,...
Air India begins service from Newark to Delhi
Air India, India’s leading global airline inaugurated its flagship A350-900 aircraft on non-stop flights between Newark’s Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Delhi on Jan. 2. This follows Air India’s A350 service from New York (JFK) to Delhi inaugurated on November 1, 2024. With this, Air India now serves all non-stop flights between the New York region and India’s capital city with its A350 aircraft, offering its all-new cabin interiors, award-winning new Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system, complimentary Wi-Fi internet connectivity on board, enhanced catering, and new...
Air Transat takes off to Tulum from Montreal & Quebec City
Air Transat recently inaugurated its seasonal flights to Tulum, with three weekly departures from Montreal and one from Quebec City, from December to April. With an already established presence in Acapulco, Cancún, Cozumel, and Puerto Vallarta, the airline is expanding its offerings to southern Mexico, a popular region for travel enthusiasts. “We are excited to connect Tulum from Montreal and Quebec City, enhancing our winter flight program while offering our clients the warm, Quebec-style flying experience recognized for over 37 years. In addition, those looking for a turnkey...
IATA Outlook: Stronger profitability, despite supply chain issues
IATA released its financial outlook for the global airline industry in 2025, which reveals a slight strengthening of profitability amid ongoing cost and supply chain challenges. Highlights of the industry association’s outlook include: Net profits are expected to be $36.6 billion in 2025 for a 3.6% net profit margin. That is a slight improvement from the expected $31.5 billion net profit in 2024 (3.3% net profit margin). Average net profit per passenger is expected to be $7.0 (below the $7.9 high in 2023 but an improvement from $6.4 in 2024). Operating profit in 2025 is...
Arajet welcomes 2025 with ‘Fly from 1 Dollar’ deal
Arajet has launched a ‘Fly from 1 Dollar’ deal to welcome the new year. The Dominican Republic-based, low cost carrier’s offer runs from Dec. 30, 2024 to Jan. 17, 2025 and applies to direct flights and connections, and is aimed at people who wish to fly to any of its 23 destinations in the 16 countries where it operates. Víctor Pacheco, CEO and founder of Arajet, said that this offer ‘Fly from 1 dollar’ has as its main goal to thank Arajet´s loyal travellers and that "this 2025 everyone who wishes to travel can do it hand in hand with us, and visit their dream...
Saudia wraps up a year of fleet expansion and modernization
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced another year of significant fleet expansion and modernization. Over the past two years, the airline introduced several strategic partnerships to further Saudia Group’s objective of connecting the world with the Kingdom and supporting key pillars of Saudi Vision 2030, while simultaneously enhancing comfort and efficiency for Saudia guests. Notable expansion and modernization initiatives include: Airbus Agreement: Saudia has signed a historic deal for 105 aircraft, the largest in Saudi aviation history. These aircraft...
Arajet transports record-breaking number of guests
Arajet, the low-price Dominican airline, reported that in November 2024, it transported 96,586 passengers, mobilizing seven per cent of travellers who enter or depart the country. In addition, last month, Arajet managed to exceed one million passengers in 2024, becoming the first Dominican airline to carry more than a million passengers in a year. These figures are part of the Civil Aviation Board (JAC) report, which provides information projecting Arajet as the most active Dominican airline. Since the beginning of its operations at Punta Cana Airport, Arajet has grown remarkably,...
BermudAir achieves Autism Double-Checked company certification
BermudAir has achieved the Autism Double-Checked company certification. This milestone comes as BermudAir reflects on its first year of operation, during which the airline prioritized enhancing its customer service experience. By ensuring that 100% of its employees completed specialised autism awareness and sensitivity training, BermudAir has taken a significant step in fostering an inclusive travel environment. The airline's certification demonstrates its dedication to creating stress-free and accessible journeys for travellers with autism and their families. About Autism...