World’s most congested route ranking 2024, the top international flight is Hong Kong/Taipei, 3rd place is Seoul/Narita, and the world’s 2nd place is Sapporo/Haneda for domestic flights

Major aviation data OAG has announced the ranking of the most congested airline routes in 2024. Among international flights, routes from Hong Kong to Taipei are top. Flights from Seoul…

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International Civil Aviation Organization sets out strategic plan to achieve rapid growth, with passenger numbers tripling by 2050, with goals including net zero CO2 emissions

The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) releases its 2026-2050 Strategic Plan. Goals include achieving zero deaths from aviation accidents and illegal sabotage, and achieving net zero carbon emissions from international…

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Saudi state-run Riyadh Air, scheduled to launch flights in 2025, will achieve “digital first” and ultra-personalization with smartphones

Saudi Arabia's emerging airline Riyadh Air has entered into a strategic partnership with FLYR, a technology services provider for the travel industry. Introduced a shopping cart function based on the…

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We listened to the analysis of a travel data company, including “changes in the inbound market to Japan” deciphered using the latest data from around the world, the popularity of premium airline seats, and the polarization of length of stay.

ForwardKeys, the world's leading travel data analysis company, analyzes the growth of Japan's inbound market using the latest data. We asked Bin Han Kee, vice president of sales for APAC,…

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Approximately 80 million people are expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States, the highest number ever, and major airlines also expect passenger numbers to exceed last year.

According to Reuters, the number of American travelers during the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024 is expected to reach a record high of about 80 million. All major airlines are also…

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Apple’s new feature streamlines tracking of checked baggage, shares location information with airlines, introduced by 18 companies

Apple has introduced "Share Item Location" as a new iOS feature. AirTag, or something that allows you to share your “Find” location information with airlines. 18 airlines plan to introduce…

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“Automatic refund rules” will be implemented in the United States when flights are canceled, etc., and will also apply to international flights delayed by more than 6 hours, changes in departure and arrival airports, etc.

According to Reuters, a new rule has come into effect in the United States that allows airlines to issue automatic refunds. Applies to cases where a flight is canceled or…

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Saudi Arabia’s new airline orders 60 new aircraft for launch next summer, part of national strategy to promote tourism

Riyadh Air, a new Saudi Arabian airline, has ordered 60 new Airbus A321neo aircraft, following on from last year's Boeing aircraft. Established as part of a national strategy aimed at…

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U.S. Department of Transportation investigates major airlines’ membership programs, raising concerns about declining value of accumulated miles[Gaiden]

The US tourism industry news site ``Skift'' reports that the US Department of Transportation has launched an investigation into the membership programs of four major airlines. The study examines the…

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