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Which Region Has Seen The Highest Change In Flight Capacity Since Last Year?

While the number of seats available on market has increased, the number of scheduled flights are still down by 2019 standards.

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10 Years Of Growth: Kenya's Jambojet Aims To Carry Over 1.5 Million Passengers in 2024.

Simple Flying caught up with Jambojet CEO Karanja Ndegwa.

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American Airlines Canceled Just 55 Flights During Record Breaking Thanksgiving

The airline carried almost 6.5 million passengers throughout the Thanksgiving travel period.

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Busy Half-Term Sees London Heathrow Airport Handle Almost 7 Million Passengers In October

After a busy October, the airport is gearing up for a bumper holiday season.

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Explained: Why Boeing's Research Shows The Global Passenger Market Is Nearing Pre-COVID Levels

The global domestic passenger numbers fully recovered in March.

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The Fastest Growing Airline Destinations In The Mediterranean

The Southeast Mediterranean is becoming an increasingly popular destination.

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A Busy September: Wizz Air Carried More Than 5.5 Million Passengers Last Month

The airline carried a fifth more passengers than the same month last year.

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Aer Lingus Has Already Carried 2 Million Passengers Across The Atlantic This Year

The carrier celebrated by upgrading the lucky passenger and her husband to business class.

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Record After Record: Ryanair Carries More Passengers Than Ever Before In August

The low-cost carrier has just had its busiest-ever month and shows no signs of slowing down.

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Summer In Full Swing: London Heathrow Airport Handled Almost 8 Million Passengers Last Month

Despite the busy nature of the airport, Heathrow is performing well on an operational level.

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Top 3: The Largest US West Coast Air Hubs By Passenger Numbers

Passenger volume at these hubs is bolstered by post-pandemic international travel.

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Bouncing Back: Inside Shannon Airport's Record-Breaking First Half Of The Year

The airport has seen a flurry of new European and Transatlantic route launches as it reaches its highest numbers in over a decade.

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United Airlines Expecting Five Million Passengers Around July 4th

The fourth of July weekend is expected to be the busiest for the carrier post-pandemic.

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Busy Bank Holiday: Ireland's Shannon Airport Records Largest Daily Passenger Total Since 2016

The Irish airport has just enjoyed a bumper weekend ahead of a promising summer season.

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Profitability Forecast For Airline Industry Doubles To Almost $10bn

Estimates are twice the previously predicted $4.7 billion, but profit margins remain small at just 1.2%, equivalent to just $2.25 per passenger.

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1 Billion & Counting: Turkish Airlines Hits A Huge Passenger Milestone At Istanbul’s New Airport

The airline achieved this record in less than 90 years and expects to fly its two billionth customer by 2031.

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Spring Break Set To Be A Stress Test For US Airlines & Airports

With spring break passenger numbers expected to exceed 2019 levels, airlines and airports across the US will be put to the test.

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LATAM Celebrates End Of High Season With 13% Passenger Growth

Over the 2022 summer season, LATAM Brazil witnessed a 13% passenger growth. The carrier is set on a path of growth with new routes announced for 2023.

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Passenger Numbers At London Stansted Airport Topped 1.7 Million Last Month

The strong recovery continues at London's third airport as passenger numbers continue to rise.

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