Sunday, November 17

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IATA: Strong passenger demand continues in June
8Aug By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Business, Travel & Food

IATA: Strong passenger demand continues in June

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for June 2022 showing that the recovery in air travel remains strong. Note: We have returned to year-on-year traffic comparisons, instead of comparisons with the 2019 period, unless otherwise noted. Owing to the low traffic base in 2021, some markets will show very high year-on-year growth rates, even if the size of these markets is still significantly smaller than they were in 2019. Total traffic in June 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 76.2% compared to June 2021, primarily propelled by the ongoing strong recovery in international traffic. Globally, traffic is now at 70.8% of pre-crisis levels. Domestic traffic for June 2022 was up 5.2% compared to the year-ago period. Strong i...
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8Aug By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

United to become first airline to fly nonstop between Washington D.C. and Cape Town

United Airlines today announced new direct flights between Washington Dulles Airport and Cape Town, becoming the first airline to provide nonstop roundtrip service from our nation's capital to South Africa. The U.S. Department of Transportation granted the airline three weekly direct flights, which will commence on November 17, 2022 (subject to approval by the South Africa Government). Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online or through the United app. United started seasonal service from New York/Newark to Cape Town in 2019 and expanded to year-round service in 2022. United has more flights to South Africa than any other North American airline. "We are thrilled to further expand our Africa offering with this first-ever direct link between Washington DC and Cape Town," said P...
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American Airlines: Ronald Reagan Airport will get a major lounge upgrade
8Aug By Editorial TeamNo Comments
Travel & Food

American Airlines: Ronald Reagan Airport will get a major lounge upgrade

FORT WORTH, Texas — American Airlines is taking the ability to relax and unwind during travel to the next level through the redesign of its Admirals Club lounges across the United States. Customers will first experience the new look of the design at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) this fall. The club’s opening will signal the start of a reimagined premium Admirals Club design for the largest airline in the world. “The new Admirals Club interior design is inspired by our customers, who tell us that their favorite aspect of visiting our lounges is feeling like they’re ‘coming home,’” said Clarissa Sebastian, Managing Director of Premium Customer Experience & Onboard Products. “This design is the culmination of a partnership between American and an award-winning a...
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