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IATA’s 2024 WATS Report Reveals Strong Premium Cabin Growth and Asia-Pacific Airport Pair Dominance

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(IN SHORT) IATA’s 2024 WATS report, drawing on data from over 240 airlines, delivers an in-depth view of global air transport metrics for the previous year. Key highlights include an 11.8% rise in premium-class traffic—totaling nearly 117 million passengers—and Asia-Pacific’s leadership with 22.8% premium growth. Jeju–Seoul topped the busiest airport-pair rankings at 13.2 million flyers,… Read the full news article

Halifax International Airport Authority’s Enhanced International Connections Facility Accelerates Transfers and Expands Freight Capacity

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(IN SHORT) The Halifax International Airport Authority has unveiled its new International Connections Facility, allowing select international-to-domestic transfer passengers to stay within secure zones and skip baggage reclaims, thus accelerating connections and enhancing airport amenities access. The ICF also paves the way for increased belly-cargo capacity, improving freight links between Nova Scotia and overseas markets…. Read the full news article

Early Start for Cathay’s Hong Kong Route Boosts Christchurch Summer Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific will kick off its seasonal Hong Kong–Christchurch route on 3 November 2025—one month earlier than in previous years—with three weekly flights rising to four during peak months. The schedule extension, following Cathay’s Skytrax #3 global ranking, increases both passenger and cargo capacity, benefiting South Island tourism and perishable exports. Christchurch Airport… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Flights to Madagascar, Supporting Tourism and Connectivity

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(IN SHORT) Emirates is expanding its flight services to Madagascar, increasing its frequency from four to six weekly flights starting on 2 April 2025. This expansion follows the successful launch of the route in September 2024 and is aimed at boosting tourism and enhancing connectivity between Dubai and Antananarivo. The airline’s increased services will offer… Read the full news article

Emirates Expands Madagascar Flights to Six Weekly Services in Support of Tourism Growth

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(IN SHORT) Emirates will increase its flights between Dubai and Madagascar, from four to six weekly services starting April 2025, to meet growing demand and support Madagascar’s tourism ambitions. The expanded schedule offers better connectivity for travelers from various parts of the world, including North America and Europe, while also promoting the island’s unique attractions…. Read the full news article

Air Canada significantly increases cargo capacity into and out of Vancouver

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In response to flooding that disrupted transportation supply chain network in the province 586 tonnes of additional capacity added into and out of YVR, an increase of 45% over originally planned levels Air Canada Express Dash 8-400 aircraft being converted into special freighter configuration to transport cargo MONTREAL, CANADA, 2021-Nov-24 — /Travel PR News/ —… Read the full news article

Emirates announces additional cargo capacity with modified Boeing 777-300ER aircraft

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Emirates offers more cargo capacity with aircraft modification Emirates SkyCargo able to transport up to 17 tonnes more cargo on select Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, to serve demand Emirates Engineering modifies 10 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft Dubai, UAE, 2020-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has introduced additional cargo capacity by using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with seats… Read the full news article

Emirates SkyCargo starts daily non-stop service to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport in Turkey

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DUBAI, U.A.E., 2015-12-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, will expand its presence in Turkey when it begins daily, non-stop service to Sabiha Gökçen International Airport on 15 December 2015, increasing cargo capacity to and from the country by an additional 168 tonnes per week. The flight, which will… Read the full news article