NAV CANADA reported today that its traffic figures for August 2024, measured in weighted charging units for enroute, terminal, and oceanic air navigation services, increased by 4.0 percent compared to August 2023. Weighted charging units reflect the number of billable flights, aircraft size, and distance flown in Canadian airspace, serving as the basis for movement-based […]

A recent study from Arival, reveals a widening wealth gap in the travel sector; affluent travelers – particularly the young – are spending significantly more, while middle-income travelers are cutting back. This trend, highlighted in Arival’s latest Affluent Traveler report, underscores the increasing disparity in travel spending and signals a potential long-term shift in the […]

Sabre Corporation, a prominent software and technology provider in the global travel sector, has partnered with Google to leverage Google’s Travel Impact Model (TIM) to analyze historical emissions from business travel for the first time. This collaborative pilot program saw Google analysts working with Sabre’s business travel data from 2023 to assess flight-specific corporate travel […]

Sabre Corporation, a premier technology company at the forefront of the global travel industry, has formed a strategic alliance with the Diwan of Royal Court, Royal Court Affairs, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Oman. This partnership focuses on conducting a series of workshops aimed at advancing Oman’s digital transformation efforts. These workshops are […]

Focus on immersive experiences: The study highlights a growing demand for immersive travel experiences in India. Travel businesses should cater to this by offering tours and activities that allow travelers to connect with local cultures, cuisine, and customs. Leveraging media and social media influence: The significant influence of movies, television, and social media on Indian […]

In an exciting development for travelers, Shenzhen Airlines is set to pioneer a direct air link between Shenzhen and Doha, commencing on October 29. This new service will operate thrice weekly, providing a seamless connection between the bustling tech hub of Shenzhen and the dynamic cultural landscape of Doha. The route will be serviced by […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its updated Policy and Finance Net Zero Roadmaps, offering more in-depth analyses and revealing four essential takeaways: Achieving the energy transition within the air transport sector by 2050 is a realistic goal. The investment required to make this transition aligns with the scale of previous efforts to […]

This announcement comes from the Art Ripples Project Office. The Taitung County Government, under the theme “Ripples of the Pacific,” will once again lead a group of local Taitung artisans to showcase their work at the 2024 FIND Design Fair Asia. The exhibition will be held in Singapore from September 26 to 28 at the […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) revealed during its World Sustainability Symposium (WSS) that airlines will soon be able to purchase Eligible Emissions Units (EEUs) at a special Procurement Event set for the final quarter of 2024, hosted on the Aviation Carbon Exchange (ACE). This event, organized by IATA in partnership with the State of […]

Air New Zealand‘s General Manager of Domestic, Scott Carr, has announced that the airline is increasing capacity for the school holiday season by adding thousands of extra seats to its domestic flights. “With the increased demand for travel between 27 September and 13 October, we’ve added 25,000 extra seats across 260 domestic flights to help […]