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How airlines can overbook without their guests hating them
How airlines can overbook without their guests hating them
As the summer travel season heats up, it's more likely than ever that travelers will find themselves on overbooked…
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When will air travel demand return?May 18, 2020
When will air travel demand return?
Summary: No one knows for certain the answer to the question above. Over the coming months (and potentially years), air…
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Azim Barodawala shared thisSuper excited to see the energy around the new "Coastliner" from United Airlines. It's made me curious though ... American Airlines has been flying their A321T on largely the same markets for over a decade with a true first-class product. They also announced their own plans with the A321XLR nearly 4 months ago, with a fully enclosed "Flagship Suite" product. And JetBlue has been operating Mint Suites and Mint Studio since 2021 with their A321neos. While the United Airlines is exciting, it just feels like neither American Airlines nor JetBlue had the same bounce from their launches. Better PR? https://lnkd.in/ehCzXJBTUnited Airlines announces posh new planes with Polaris suites - The Points GuyUnited Airlines announces posh new planes with Polaris suites - The Points Guy
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Azim Barodawala shared thisWhat a great way to kick off the Aviation Festival Asia by joining our partner Richard Nuttall from Philippine Airlines on stage on an excellent panel led by Henry Harteveldt! We are so excited to be working with the entire Philippine Airlines organization as we move forward together.
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Azim Barodawala shared thisToday, I'm thrilled to announce Volantio's three-year partnership with SAUDI AIRLINES, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia and one of the Middle East's largest airlines. The timing of this announcement means more to me than I can fully express. As airspace closures and flight disruptions ripple across the Middle East, airlines in the region are navigating an environment that demands *both* operational resilience and an unwavering commitment to passengers. That is exactly the context in which we are deepening our partnership with Saudia, and exactly why the work we do at Volantio matters. Our AI-powered Demand Reallocation Platform gives airlines the tools to offer passengers greater flexibility and choice. These capabilities become even more critical when the operating environment shifts rapidly and unpredictably. For Saudia and its passengers, this partnership couldn't come at a more important moment. A heartfelt thank you to the entire Saudia team for the trust you've placed in us, and to our partners at Amadeus for helping make this possible. And to the Volantio team, this is a testament to your dedication and the quality of what you've built. [Link to PR in comments]
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Azim Barodawala shared thisA huge thanks to the Air Canada team for hosting Volantio at your Ops Centre in Toronto. Being on the ground with our customers is one our most valuable activities - there is nothing like meeting face to face and seeing the operation in action! We are proud to be your partner, we're excited to see the value we are generating together, and we can't wait to explore where else we can go in the future! A special thanks to Janick Denoncourt, Sabrina DeCiccio, Nida Saeed, Rania Chehade, Aditi Mankar, Ramesh Viswanadha, Najib Robert-Tahiri for organizing such an informative and productive session. And great work by our amazing Volantians - Ajay Ravi, Kevin Earabino, Scott Ladue, and Evan Cann to prepare and present! #partnership #aviation #canada
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Azim Barodawala shared thisSo excited to see my great friend Genna Panagopoulos featured this morning in Sean O'Neill's feature in Skift about Minor Hotels! We recently had a team conference at an NH Hotel Group property in Mexico City and the service and rooms were awesome. Looking forward to seeing Minor's further expansion in the United States! https://lnkd.in/egbxfVuHMinor Hotels to Target the U.S. in Growth Push: 'The Final Frontier'Minor Hotels to Target the U.S. in Growth Push: 'The Final Frontier'
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Azim Barodawala shared thisThis one from American Airlines stumped me ... $57 spread between Main --> Plus buys you both extra legroom and a bag (worth $40). I get this. But an incremental $63 from Plus --> Select gives you priority boarding but costs you that bag? 🤔
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Azim Barodawala shared thisExcited to be attending the Baird 2026 PCTS Conference in (verrrry chilly!) NYC this week, along with Andrew Gorang. Thank you to the Baird team for the invite and the opportunity to participate and represent Volantio.
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Azim Barodawala shared thisMy lucky day! Getting the absolutely best gate out of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this morning!! Probably an early birthday gift 😁😁 Delta Air Lines #luckyday
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Azim Barodawala shared thisExcited for all the hard work of the Volantio team recognized in RevTech News .Azim Barodawala shared thisA new frontier in airline revenue management is quietly taking off. Philippine Airlines is partnering with Volantio to deploy AI-powered Demand Reallocation, optimizing capacity while rewarding passenger flexibility. With Azim Barodawala, CEO at Volantio, and Christoph Gaertner, Vice President for Revenue Management at Philippine Airlines, guiding this initiative, the partnership signals a smarter, more agile approach to post-booking revenue and operational efficiency. Some innovations in aviation aren’t just about flights, they’re about smarter, passenger-friendly decisions in the air and on the ground. Read the full story now on Rev Tech News. https://lnkd.in/dcpkSuJE #AirlineTech #RevenueManagement #AIinTravel #DemandReallocation #PhilippineAirlines #Volantio #TravelInnovation #PassengerExperience #AviationAI #OperationalExcellence
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Azim Barodawala liked thisAzim Barodawala liked this"Who packed your parachute today?" In the hustle of our daily chores, we sometimes lose sight of the people working behind the scenes to ensure our success. I want to pause today to acknowledge my "parachute packers"—the mentors and friends who provided the tools, the confidence, and the support for my journey. Deeply grateful to: Wg. Cdr (Retd) SS Krishnamurthy, Naozad Dastur, Charnel Dsouza, Amit Tibrewala, Azim Barodawala, Gaurab Nanda, CFE, Reid, Navdeep Lamba, Sanjay Chopra, Ashish Shah, Manish Sinha, IAP. Your contribution to my life and career is invaluable. Who is packing your parachute lately? Tag them below! 👇
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Azim Barodawala liked thisAzim Barodawala liked thisRoute map #TBT Who remembers Independence Air? Formed by Atlantic Coast Airlines after it split with United in 2003, Independence flew a primarily CRJ200 fleet from 2004 until it shutdown in January 2006. #AvGeek #airlines Jonathan Hemmerdinger
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Azim Barodawala liked thisAzim Barodawala liked thisWhen you truly love what you do, calling "time" is hard. So I'll keep this simple. This week, I told #TeamF3 that I will be stepping down as CEO of flyadeal. I will remain as an adviser through year-end, supporting my SAUDI AIRLINES colleague Sanjiv Kapoor, who steps in as interim CEO, while a search for my permanent successor gets underway. Rapidly transforming flyadeal into one of the region's most adept, reliable and fast-growing low-cost carriers has been the honour of my career. New aircraft, new routes, new records — and consistently among the world's best on-time performers, with safety as the cornerstone of everything. None of it happened by accident. All of it happened because of our people. But working @ 1,000% takes its toll. With the business resilient despite current headwinds, I've made the deliberate choice to step back — and for once, focus on family, friends, and me. I want to say something I mean unreservedly: Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 got under my skin in the best possible way. The warmth and grace of its people, the pace of change, and the sheer ambition of Vision 2030 — a programme genuinely reshaping a nation before your eyes — has been one of the great privileges of my professional life to witness up close, and play a small part in. This country gave me far more than I ever expected. I will leave with enormous respect and affection for it. To #TeamF3 — you are the reason this airline is what it is. It has been the privilege of my working life to lead you. I'm not gone yet, so let's finish strong 💜 To our passengers — thank you for trusting us with your journeys. Every single one mattered. To my Chairman His Excellency Ibrahim AlOmar, Board, and the Saudia Group — thank you for the opportunity, the trust, and the counsel. And to my LinkedIn community who followed this ride — the milestones, the turbulence, and the bad jokes — thank you. It's been quite a journey. ✈️ More to come. Watch this space 👀 #flyadeal #F3Boss #Vision2030 #ThisIsTheWay #TeamF3
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Azim Barodawala liked thisAzim Barodawala liked thisMiddle East disruption is squeezing airlines from both directions: fuel is up, routings are longer, and available capacity is tighter. The result is simple: higher costs, higher fares, and more pressure to get every seat working harder. That is why the post-booking window has become such an important lever. That is why the post-booking window is no longer a niche idea. Demand is growing from airlines that need immediate, practical tools to create flexibility, recover revenue, ease operation pressure, and get more from the seats they already fly.
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Azim Barodawala liked thisAzim Barodawala liked thisToday is my last day at Church's Chicken. And I'd like to end by celebrating our marketing and digital teams. What they are accomplishing is something I'll always be proud to have been a part of: multiple years of transaction growth in an industry where nearly everyone else is losing traffic. An accomplishment like that doesn't happen by accident. It happens because of talented, hard-working people who care deeply about the brand and the work. As for me: more to come soon.
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Azim Barodawala liked thisAzim Barodawala liked thisOver breakfast this morning, out of the blue, my 4-year-old asked me a question I had absolutely no answer for. "Why doesn't gravity pull the clouds down?" I studied English, music theory and business. I was not going to fake my way through this one. So I said: I don't know. Let's find out. What followed was one of the best conversations I've had in a while. We don't have the answer yet — but we have a plan to figure it out together. It got me thinking about how rarely that happens in leadership settings. "I don't know" feels like a vulnerability. So people fill the space with performative certainty, or redirect, or defer the question entirely. And the conversation stops before it ever really started. The best strategic conversations I facilitate start with someone being willing to say "I don't know, but I want to figure it out." That admission opens things up in a way that certainty never does. 🌟 When's the last time you said "I don't know" out loud in a leadership setting? 👉 If you're navigating a leadership challenge and want a thought partner who won't pretend to have all the answers, DM me. #StrategicPlanning #HealthcareLeadership #Leadership #GrowthMindset #LeadershipLessons
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Tomas Chlumecky (aka Aviation Doctor)
Avaero Capital Partners • 8K followers
Azul files for Chapter 11 Brazil’s Azul has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US, after securing support from stakeholders, including major bondholders, lessor AerCap and partners United and American Airlines. The airline said that this restructuring will aim to reduce debt by over $2bn and includes a $1.6bn debtor-in-possession (DIP) financing package, with $670 million in new liquidity. Upon emerging from the proceedings, the airline plans an equity rights offering of up to $650 million, backstopped by financial partners, and may receive an additional $300 million equity investment from both United and American, pending conditions. “Azul continues to fly – today, tomorrow, and into the future,” commented John Rodgerson, chief executive officer of Azul. “These agreements mark a significant step forward in the transformation of our business, one that enables us to emerge as an industry leader in the main aspects of our business.” Rodgerson noted that the company made the decision to pursue a voluntary financial restructuring as a “proactive move”, in order to optimise its capital structure, which has been burdened by the COVID-19 pandemic, macroeconomic headwinds and aviation supply chain issues. Azul said that this comprehensive financing package means that its path to emergence is clear, which streamlines the process and accelerates the timeline. AerCap, which represents the majority of Azul’s lease liability, confirmed that it has signed a support agreement with Azul. “As the airline moves through its restructuring process, we are very confident Azul will emerge stronger than ever,” said Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap. “Together with Azul, we are the largest owners of Embraer E2 commercial aircraft, supporting the Brazilian aviation industry like no one else.”
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Livia Vité
actuary.aero • 2K followers
✈️ Another airline bankruptcy. A bigger conversation about trust, timing, and risk. Azul’s Chapter 11 filing—joining other Brazilian carriers in recent years—is a stark reminder of the fragile equilibrium in the travel ecosystem. Yes, the macro pressures are real: FX volatility, COVID aftershocks, rising rates. However, beneath the headlines lies a critical tension: 🧭 How do we manage deferred delivery risk—where payments are made upfront, but services (like flights) are fulfilled later—without compromising cashflow for the very merchants we want to support? This is not just a payment issue. It's a business model issue. Airlines, acquirers, and providers are navigating an environment where risk must be balanced with growth. And where cash must keep flowing to fund operations and resilience. Here’s what we believe: 🔹 One-size-fits-all risk policies won’t work. 🔹Ongoing, contextual data is essential. 🔹Not all travel merchants are equal, even within the same vertical. 🔹Over-collateralising out of caution can strangle businesses that are otherwise healthy. 🔹Risk and commercial teams must work from a shared playbook—not in silos. ❗ Collaboration and visibility between partners is key to ensuring sustainable outcomes for all parties involved. Azul’s case isn’t just a story of restructuring. It’s a moment to re-evaluate how we partner, how we price risk, and how we design financial structures that enable - not hinder - long-term sustainability. 💬 How do we protect customers, enable merchant liquidity, and ensure the payment ecosystem remains resilient? I'd love to hear your thoughts. https://lnkd.in/gnunCAfT #Airlines #TravelAgents #RiskManagement #DeferredDelivery #PaymentDataIntelligence #PaymentEcosystem #TravelPayments
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Charles Rogier
Amadeus • 2K followers
GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A., one of Brazil's leading airlines and part of the Abra Group, has chosen Amadeus SkyCAST technology solution to improve and accelerate network decision-making through accurate prediction of proposed schedules’ profitability. Use cases for the airline include evaluating new hubs or schedule structures, new markets or routes, airline partnership opportunities (e.g., mergers, partnerships, codeshares), changes to the fleet mix, and responding to competitors’ actions. Amadeus SkyCAST uses advanced mathematical models and machine learning that simulate passenger choice behavior and revenue management effects to calculate market shares, passenger traffic, revenue, and detailed flight costs.
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Dmitry Mikhailovich Fomichev, Sc.B
John Airways • 726 followers
https://lnkd.in/diHih6GT - TransBrasil, once a major Brazilian airline known for its colorful rainbow livery, competed aggressively with VASP by offering discounted fares, a strategy that peaked before its collapse in 2001 due to financial strain and mismanagement, as detailed in historical records from Wikipedia updated in 2025. - The airline’s competitive pricing model, which sometimes undercut VASP—the second-largest Brazilian carrier—reflected a broader trend in the 1980s and 1990s where Brazilian airlines faced intense domestic rivalry, exacerbated by government intervention and the rise of competitors like TAM, according to trade data from the U.S. Department of Commerce. - Despite its innovative approach, TransBrasil’s financial troubles were worsened by unprofitable international routes and rising costs, a challenge supported by aviation industry analyses on Skift.com, highlighting how economic pressures shaped the fate of Brazil’s aviation sector.
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Veruska Mazza Rodrigues Dias
Speedbird Aero • 8K followers
Proud to share another important milestone for Speedbird Aero 🚀 The support of leading venture capital firms who understand the power of combining hardware + software is key to scaling real-world innovation... This investment reinforces our vision of building autonomous logistics solutions with global impact - faster, more efficient, and sustainable. Huge thanks to our investors and partners for the trust. Onward. ✈️ #venturecapital #deeptech #drones #logistics #innovation #growth
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Riaan van Schoor
Agentivity • 8K followers
#travelindustry news worth reading on LinkedIn during week 6 of 2026 ✈️ - KAYAK CEO Steve Hafner exits his role after 22 years. https://lnkd.in/dMpTkDKB - Amadeus announce the closure of their self-service API portal. https://lnkd.in/dZAa_kzY - Sabre Corporation was quick to react: https://lnkd.in/dFuXa5bJ - Due to the supply chain crisis in Pratt & Whitney engines, it has become more profitable to dismantle modern aircraft for parts than to operate them: https://lnkd.in/d8y-RFWR - Wizz Air was in the news with two big developments: 📌 They launched Wizz Link, using Dohop technology to empower customers to book more self-transfer journeys within a single booking flow. https://lnkd.in/dzKiuBvj 📌 After a very successful trial, they will roll out Wizz Class to their entire fleet. https://lnkd.in/d5KZF3pc - The US Federal Aviation Administration shuts down airspace over El Paso at very short notice, initially for 10 days, but re-opened it hours later after it was discovered what they suspected to be a Mexican drug cartel drone, was in fact only a stray party balloon. https://lnkd.in/dE6mmetK - The unions for American Airlines flight attendants and pilots say they’ve lost faith in management’s ability to steady the airline after another year of weak profits and poor on-time performance, and they want CEO Robert Isom out. https://lnkd.in/dWerkjMb - AirAsia is on track to launch their Kuala Lumpur - London route via Bahrain later this year. https://lnkd.in/dfuJKvqn - Sabre, PayPal and Mindtrip, Inc. team up to work on an agentic AI travel shopping workflow solution. https://lnkd.in/dYZxyR7W - Strikes by Lufthansa staff on 12 February affect around 100,000 passengers and resulted in more than 800 cancelled flights. https://lnkd.in/djUPs4nN We discuss these and other stories during Monday's 30 min #LTTI podcast. Join us here: https://lnkd.in/dxfECZ8n Have a great weekend, Riaan
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Rahul Sharma
Time Traveller Worldwide • 669 followers
INDI-GO WENT GONE?? ✈️ Cold, Hard Truth: IndiGo’s Crisis Is Not About “Rules.” It’s About Reckless Business Management and Hubris. We like to think airlines hit rough weather because “the rules changed.” We like to blame regulations, pilot fatigue policies, winter fog, airport congestion. We even blame “bad luck” or “unforeseen operational constraints.” But here’s what really happened: the chaos at IndiGo is the result of over-expansion, poor planning, and a cost-obsessed culture — not just stricter rest-time rules. • IndiGo had almost two years’ notice before stricter crew-rest regulations under DGCA came fully into effect. Yet the airline stuck with a “lean staffing + maximum flights” model. The result? Pilots overworked, rosters stretched thin, cancellations skyrocketed. • In November alone, over 1,200 flights were cancelled — even before the worst of the December mess. That kind of backlog doesn’t come from external factors; it comes from internal negligence. • IndiGo built its business on scale, low cost, lean operations. That works… until regulation changes. They didn’t build enough buffer — no extra crew, no contingency, no fallback — despite having a huge market share (60-65% domestic). That’s either overconfidence or poor leadership. • Now, thousands of customers are stranded; terminals are overflowing; baggage is lost; flights cancelled last minute. For a carrier once proud of punctuality and reliability, this is a reputation-crushing failure. “What a pathetically helpless and shameful retraction … passengers and the government held hostage,” — one public voice after regulators rolled back key parts of the FDTL rules under pressure. Here’s the uncomfortable question for corporate India — and for every business leader whose growth model hinges on “doing more with less”: When regulations changed, did IndiGo adapt? Or did they gamble on the hope that scale alone would carry them through? Because what we’re seeing now is not a regulatory hiccup — it’s a full-blown collapse triggered by strategic negligence. If you lead a business: think about this. Over-expansion is only sustainable when you build resilience. If you chase growth without foundational robustness — skilled people, systems, buffers — the crash is coming. And for the chaos at IndiGo: this crash is flying. What do you think? Is the crisis at IndiGo really about “sudden rules”? Or is it a glaring warning for all hyper-growth, ultra-lean companies — especially in sectors where reliability and safety matter? I just Hope they survive - which they shall, but airline industry will never be the same .. Just for your info - I’m Waiting at Mumbai Airport for my flight .. let’s catch-up if you are around .. - Rahul Sharma
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Simon Barker
Aerospace Innovations • 15K followers
LATAM group announces plan to boost connectivity in South America with the Embraer E195-E2 - The Embraer E195-E2 will join LATAM group’s fleet through an order of up to 74 aircraft – including 24 firm deliveries and 50 additional purchase options - With this investment, LATAM group aims tostrengthen its South American network, with the opportunity to add up to 35 new destinations to its current 160 - Deliveries of the 24 firm aircraft will begin in the second half of 2026 #aerospaceinnovations #commercialaviation #aviationindustry #E195E2 LATAM Airlines Embraer https://lnkd.in/ecb4UQxh
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Corne Schalkwyk
Second Nature • 2K followers
LATAM to launch CPT flights in 2026 Thrice-weekly flights between São Paulo (GRU) and Cape Town (CPT) from September 2026. Brazil is one of South Africa’s fastest-growing source markets this year, recording 45 803 arrivals between January and September: a year-on-year growth rate of 25.2%. https://lnkd.in/dP8khJRF #TravelUpdate #NewFlightConnections #Brazil #SouthAfrica
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Tatjana Obrazcova
50skyshades • 17K followers
LATAM Airlines announced a major advance in the passenger experience: the implementation of Apple's “share item location” feature for AirTags and accessories compatible with the “Find My” network. This initiative reinforces LATAM's commitment to innovation and peace of mind for travelers. LATAM passengers using an AirTag or a Find My-compatible accessory in their personal belongings will be able to privately and securely share its location with the Group via the Find My app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This integration will allow LATAM to significantly improve the efficiency of locating and recovering lost luggage, providing an additional layer of security and confidence during their travels. LATAM Airlines Paulo Miranda https://lnkd.in/e-HYvugT #aviation #AviationNews #50skyshades #DailyNews #airline #activation #Apple #FindMy #feature #optimization #tracking #recovery #LostLuggage #AirTravel #passengers #crucial #issue #customers #reinforces #technological #innovation
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Peter Livingstone
Financier Worldwide Magazine • 3K followers
This Week in FW News: Azul Airlines Emerges from Chapter 11 — A Major Reset for Brazil’s Largest Domestic Carrier A nine‑month restructuring has reshaped Azul’s financial foundation and positioned the airline for long‑term stability and growth. What Happened: Brazilian carrier Azul Airlines has officially completed its voluntary financial restructuring and emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, less than a year after filing in May 2025. The airline strengthened its balance sheet, enhanced liquidity, reduced lease expenses and liabilities, and secured $850m in new equity investments, including $100m from United Airlines and a planned $100m commitment from American Airlines, pending antitrust approval. Why It Matters: The restructuring received coordinated support from major financial stakeholders — bondholders, aircraft lessors, OEMs, suppliers, and strategic partners — representing a rare alignment across the industry. Emerging with materially reduced debt obligations and improved operating efficiency, Azul now enters its next phase from a position of strength. As the largest airline in Brazil by cities served, with 800+ daily flights to 137 destinations, Azul is strategically positioned to reinforce its market leadership with a healthier capital structure and stronger operational footing. What to Watch Next: With its financial reset complete, Azul is poised to accelerate network expansion, deepen partnerships with United and American Airlines, and continue delivering industry‑leading operational performance. The carrier — ranked the second most punctual airline in the world in 2023 — now has a platform to pursue sustainable long‑term growth while continuing its mission of “connecting Brazil like no other airline.” Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/eJnaNHAP 👉 Stay ahead of the most significant moves in global aviation and corporate restructuring — subscribe now to FW News for weekly, deal‑driven insights. https://lnkd.in/eqxD9f-Q
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Michael Baker
Business Travel News • 4K followers
BCD systems currently connect to NDC from 54 airlines, and with BA's content launched, the TMC said that content from 22 of those airlines will be available for customers to book by the end of the year. BCD and BA "worked together to make sure the British Airways NDC content met our certification criteria and the needs of our corporate customers," BCD SVP of global distribution strategy and supplier management and delivery Thane Jackson said in a statement.
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Jonathan Norman
Normanas Aerospace • 6K followers
Copa Airlines: Strategic Discipline Meets Financial Performance In a region where airline profitability is often volatile, Copa Airlines has managed to deliver something rare in the Americas: consistent strategy paired with outstanding financial results. Over the past three years, Copa’s operating margins have remained among the highest in the global industry: • 2022: approximately 16% • 2023: 23.4% • 2024 (estimated): around 22% These results reflect a long-term strategic approach rather than opportunistic growth. At its core is a clear model: connecting North and South America through a single, highly efficient hub in Panama City. Instead of diluting resources across multiple hubs, Copa has concentrated on optimizing Aeropuerto Internacional de Tocumen Panamá, building tight connection banks, and focusing on operational reliability. An often overlooked strength is their network development strategy. Copa Airlines continues to expand beyond major capitals, adding secondary and tertiary cities such as Tulum, Florianópolis, Raleigh-Durham, Rosario, Salta or San Diego. These additions create new one-stop markets and deepen the network’s resilience without major capital expenditure. Fleet strategy has also played a decisive role. By maintaining a standardized narrowbody fleet and deploying the Boeing 737 MAX 9 with a lie-flat product on longer routes of seven hours or more, Copa Airlines has managed to elevate its offer selectively on key markets while keeping costs contained. Perhaps the most important element is their clarity of customer focus. By tailoring their product and network to the South American middle class traveling to the United States and beyond, Copa Airlines has built a loyal and growing passenger base. Copa Airlines approach shows that disciplined execution and strategic coherence can outperform complexity. Which other carriers do you think have managed to achieve this balance in recent years? Would love to discuss business cases along the globe. and always welcome for lectures or conferences... #aviation #airlines #aviationnews #airports #aerospace #aviationbusiness #copaairlines Star Alliance oneworld Alliance SkyTeam ALTA - Latin American & Caribbean Air Transport Association International Air Transport Association (IATA) CAPA - Centre for Aviation Mitchell Institute Aviation Festival Americas Normanas Aerospace Ethiopian Aviation Forum Ethiopian Airlines LATAM Airlines avianca Avianca Group JetSMART Airlines GOL Linhas Aéreas Abra Group Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras Corporación América Aeromexico United Airlines Delta Air Lines American Airlines Southwest Airlines Air Canada AirPro News Airways Magazine Riyadh Air | طيران الرياض John Strickland Pedro Heilbron Dennis Cary Robert Carey Gabriel Varela
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Iñaki Uriz Millan
( caravelo ( • 5K followers
Do flight subscriptions actually work? It’s the question the industry has been debating for several weeks, especially after Ryanair shut down its Prime subscription. We figured it was time to bring data into the conversation. At Caravelo, we analyzed 600,000+ subscription flights across 200,000+ subscribed travelers and six airline programs to understand: * who uses flight subscriptions, * why they use them, and * how subscriptions reshape travel behavior in practice. The findings tell a far more nuanced story than the recent headlines. 👉 Read the full analysis: https://lnkd.in/ek-B7t3H The four key insights (in case you have not much time): 1. Subscriptions attract the travelers traditional loyalty programs no longer reach. Travelers under 45 make up the clear majority of subscribers (the same demographic now driving most global airline spend). 2. Subscriptions are not chosen primarily for price. Across airlines, fewer than half of subscribers cite price as their main reason; predictability, control, and convenience are the real drivers. 3. Subscriptions do not cannibalize existing demand. In our analysis, up to 83% of subscription flights were either incremental or shifted from competitors (not substitutions of flights travelers would have taken anyway). 4. Subscription travel is purpose-driven. Usage data shows two strong patterns: purposeful exploration across multiple routes, and essential relational travel (especially visiting family and friends).
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Shashank Nigam ✈
SimpliFlying • 37K followers
In 2024, IAG uplifted more SAF than all North American (or EU) airlines combined. Find out how they got here in our new book: https://lnkd.in/dmHvCw99 Let's first acknowledge the International Airlines Group (IAG) group is made of several large airlines including British Airways, Iberia and Vueling. Yet, it is commendable that they flew with more sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) last year than most of their American or European counterparts, put together. IAG has made a tremendous leap in its SAF usage over the last year - growing from 54,000 tons to 162,000 tons. This represents 36% of the total #aviation industry growth in SAF use. For the record, using SAF today costs more than jet fuel. So why would an airline CEO (or CFO) approve such an uplift, where there's (almost) zero business case? When I was last with Sean Doyle, I asked him this very question. He told me about the importance of being first. Of the pioneering spirit and why it's so important in aviation. "And as we scale it, the price premium drops and it becomes more affordable." This pioneering spirit is epitomised by the very talented team that has led to the dramatic uptick in SAF usage at IAG, led by the industry legends Jonathon Counsell, Jim Davies and Leigh Hudson. If you've seen Aaron Robinson's charts on SAF usage or heard Carrie Harris at a conference, you know that this team is one of the best in the business. And boy, are they delivering! That is why Dirk Singer and I dedicated a full chapter in our new book Sustainability In The Air Vol 2, to distill what goes on behind the scenes at IAG. You can grab a copy on Amazon or any major bookstore. IAG delivers when the rubber hits the road. Or the runway, in their case. h/t to Aaron for this latest chart in his series. #sustainability #travel
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Roberto Held
Avion Express Malta • 10K followers
Interesting article, especially for Latin America, where there are no secondary airports in most of the countries and some airlines are shifting towards this LCC model as their DNA. Latina America is a region with high exposure to US-denominated costs, with a big challenge of high dependency of local-denominated revenue. https://lnkd.in/ezddeZrR
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Paul Lapeyre
T4EX • 4K followers
BRAZIL’S GOL ENTERS LONG-HAUL AVIATION. A STRATEGIC TURNING POINT FOR THE AIRLINE. Brazilian carrier GOL Linhas Aéreas is preparing a major strategic shift. After more than two decades focused on domestic and regional low-cost operations, the airline is now moving into the long-haul market with the introduction of the Airbus A330-900. According to Reuters , the expansion will be structured around a new long-haul hub at Rio de Janeiro Galeão. The first route is expected to connect Rio to New York starting in July. Additional destinations under consideration include Paris and Lisbon, while Porto and London have also been evaluated. A fundamental shift in the business model Until now, GOL Linhas Aéreas has operated an almost entirely narrow-body fleet made up of Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline currently operates more than 140 aircraft, primarily 737-800 NG and 737 MAX 8. The introduction of the Airbus A330-900 therefore represents a major evolution. Each aircraft is expected to seat around 300 passengers and operate flights of up to 14 to 15 hours, opening the door to direct transatlantic routes. A major Latin American airline GOL Linhas Aéreas was founded in 2000 by Brazilian entrepreneur constantino de oliveira junior heir to the transport group Grupo Áurea . Inspired by the low-cost model pioneered by Southwest Airlines , the airline launched operations in 2001 and rapidly reshaped Brazil’s domestic aviation market. Two decades later, GOL Linhas Aéreas has become one of the country’s leading airlines. The company transports more than 30 million passengers per year and operates approximately 700 to 800 daily flights, depending on the season. Its network covers more than 70 destinations, primarily across Brazil and Latin America, including markets such as Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay and parts of the Caribbean. Its main hubs are located in São Paulo Guarulhos, Brasília, and Rio de Janeiro Galeão. A new industry structure Since 2022, GOL Linhas Aéreas has been part of the aviation group Abra Group , which also includes @Avianca and several other Latin American carriers. The current strategy is led by CEO Celso Ferrer , who is overseeing the airline’s financial restructuring and international expansion. Financial scale Before the pandemic, GOL Linhas Aéreas generated more than 13 billion Brazilian reais in annual revenue, equivalent to roughly 2.6 billion US dollars, positioning the airline among the largest carriers in Latin America. A new strategic phase With the arrival of wide-body aircraft and the creation of a long-haul hub in Rio, @Gol Linhas Aéreas is entering a new phase of development. After building its leadership in Brazil’s domestic market, the airline is now aiming to capture part of the growing traffic flows between South America, North America and Europe. A move that could reshape the competitive landscape of transatlantic aviation from Brazil. #Aviation #AirTransport #Airbus #GolAirlines
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Michael Souza
Outer Boundaries Travel • 917 followers
Update to Domestic Flight Delay Compensation: The US Government last evening has ended the 3+ hour Domestic travel delay compensation rule that all US Airlines had to abide by. Under the rule, passengers would have gotten $200 to $300 compensation for domestic flight delays over three hours, and up to $775 for longer delays, due to due carrier caused delays. This has now ended. Other passenger rights that are still in place: Airlines must refund passengers for canceled flights if they don't choose to rebook the flight. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airline Customer Service Dashboard still shows travelers how each airline compensates passengers for different issues, such as which ones offer meals, hotel stays, and flight vouchers. https://lnkd.in/eyG__5Mt
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Zaher Deir
MACH2 • 3K followers
Reinventing the Air Charter Experience: A New Era for Brokers & Operators In an industry where timing, precision, and access define success, Mach2 is here to change the game for brokers and air charter operators. Let’s face it—old systems are clunky, slow, and expensive. There are too many missed leads, too much back-and-forth, and too little visibility. At Mach2, we asked: "What if everything could be smarter, faster, and just work?" And we built exactly that. Why Mach2 Feels Like the Future We didn’t just improve an outdated process. We reimagined it: Smart Matchmaking Engine No more scattershot quotes. Brokers submit one request, and operators closest to the departure point receive it—instantly. Direct Leads – Straight to Your Inbox Operators receive real charter requests by email and can respond directly—no complex systems, no wasted time. In-Platform Messaging & Alerts Talk directly, share documents, and get notified of requests from your preferred airports or countries. Empty Leg Marketplace Maximise aircraft utilisation by offering cost-effective options to brokers and end users. 3,000+ Aircraft. 330+ Operators. Thousands of Enquiries. This isn’t a concept. It’s live, growing, and delivering results. Built for the Industry. Powered by Feedback. We didn’t build Mach2 in a vacuum. We listened—to brokers who wanted fast, high-quality quotes, and to operators who needed visibility and valuable leads without huge marketing costs. Now both sides are winning. Ready to Elevate Your Charter Game? Brokers: Save time, get better quotes, and wow your clients. Operators: Keep your fleet flying, gain exposure, and grow your bookings. Mach2 is not just another platform—it’s your competitive edge. Join today → www.mach2.aero #Mach2 #AirCharterBrokers #PrivateAviation #AviationTechnology #JetCharters #BizAv #PrivateJetCharters #BusinessAviation #AirCharterOperator #JetCharters #AviationNetwork #AviationTechnology #VIPTravel #LuxuryTravel #PrivateAviation #privatecharter #privatetravel #PrivateJets #travelagents #aviation #superyacht #cjilondon #abudhabi #riyadh #entrepreneur #innovation #technology #aviation #airlines #vision2030 #Dubai
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Alex Antilla
Delta Air Lines • 2K followers
One of the most tangible ways the Delta Air Lines & LATAM Airlines partnership shows up is at the airport. I am happy to share that, as of yesterday, LATAM has moved into Delta’s Terminals 2 and 3 in Los Angeles. The benefit is real: less complexity, more continuity. With this co-location, LATAM customers will check-in next to Delta’s and will benefit from a more connected experience at LAX, including utilizing the award-winning Delta One Check-in and Lounge. Inside the Delta One Lounge, guests can expect premium amenities like a wellness area, terrace, and an LAX‑exclusive sushi bar... all part of our elevated, pre‑flight experience. Behind the scenes, we’ve also strengthened how we operate together, with Delta supporting LATAM’s ground operation at LAX. This means our teams will run the on-the-ground coordination that helps our flights operate smoothly, and will improve an already seamless journey for customers connecting between our two airlines. This is a meaningful customer win for the Delta–LATAM Joint Venture—and a credit to the teams who executed the move with precision. #Delta #LATAM #JointVenture #LAX
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