South African Airways is set to reintroduce long-haul flights for the first time in over three years, establishing a new route linking Cape Town and São Paulo. Additionally, the airline will resume services between Johannesburg and the Brazilian city.
London Heathrow Airport has named Copenhagen Airport CEO Thomas Woldbye as the UK hub’s new chief executive, replacing John Holland-Kaye, who announced earlier this year he will be leaving his post after nearly 10 years in the role.
JetBlue Airways has become the eighth carrier to offer nonstop flights between New York and Paris, contributing to an almost 8% surge in weekly seat capacity between the two cities compared to pre-pandemic levels.
The financial situation of airports remains “uncertain and challenging,” according to the director general of trade body ACI Europe, who warned that airport charges will need to rise.
Eurocontrol Director General Raúl Medina has expressed confidence that Europe’s aviation network is prepared for a traffic surge during the peak summer season, but stresses the importance of industry players working together.
The Metropolitan Airports Commission, which operates Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, has released a draft of its “2040 Long-Term Plan,” which calls for adding 12 gates to the airport, among other upgrades.
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