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US Airlines Cut One Million Seats for Thanksgiving

US Airlines Cut One Million Seats for Thanksgiving : OAG

"Flight Chaos Unleashed: Unprecedented Storms and Airline Disruptions Sweep Across the United States"

The summer’s dizzying heights, when the world could fill more than 100 million seats a week, are long gone. For the next seven days, capacity has decreased to 89.4 million seats, a somewhat lower level than last week. This week, we may “blame” the US aviation industry for that reduction, though it will rapidly recover.

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Major seasonal holidays, like Thanksgiving in this case, always have an impact on capacity, and we’ll see later that it’s not necessarily a good thing. Although 89.4 million seats may appear soft but they are up +17% from the previous year and down -15% from 2019 levels. It is anticipated (certainly at a worldwide level) that capacity will stay about 15% below 2019 levels through the first half of 2023.

What Does Capacity Look Like in 2023?

Looking ahead to the first few months of 2023, current capacity is about 6% below 2019levels. However, airlines have yet to really start thinking about the new year, and Chinese airlines continue to publish their full schedule despite the likelihood that they will have to make last-minute changes to their operations; what other option do they have? All of this means that January is expected to start with approximately 372 million, still 7% higher than in 2022, but an indication that the market recovery will begin to slow down in the first quarter of next year.

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Since there hasn’t been much change in capacity at the regional level over the past week, this week we have looked at ASKs (available seat kilometres) rather than capacity for all the key tables. The relative standings are somewhat impacted when the measuring parameters are altered at the regional level, but the amount of recovery still needed is more clearly highlighted. North East Asia is down -41% compared to the same week in November 2019 but would only be down -31% if we were calculating pure capacity, making the absence of those longer international sectors even more apparent.

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Thanksgiving’s Impact on Capacity

United States for the past two weeks, as shown in the chart below, has had a substantial impact on this upcoming Thursday’s capacity, which is 34% below the level of the previous week. This suggests that if you haven’t travelled by Wednesday, getting a last-minute seat may be nearly difficult. The second notable aspect of the data is the degree of capacity restraint that airlines are displaying with little or no additional capacity added over the two-week period;

Although this week should be relatively quiet for airlines, work is still being done behind the scenes. With delegates returning to the IATA Slots Conference to finalize their summer 2023 itineraries, Qantas appears to be bringing back more of its A380 aircraft, London Heathrow has removed any concerns regarding to  capacity restrictions for the upcoming Christmas travel season, and punctuality appears to be returning to normal. Good Times!

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IndiGo, India’s Leading Airline, Orders 30 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft

IndiGo, India's Leading Airline, Orders 30 Airbus A350-900 Aircraft

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Today, IndiGo, India’s leading low-cost carrier, made headlines by placing its largest-ever order for A350 aircraft. This substantial move follows Air India’s order last year, signaling IndiGo’s strategic expansion into the wide-body aircraft market.

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The Airbus A350, renowned for its advanced technology and spacious design, has become a prime choice among airlines worldwide. IndiGo’s decision to invest in the A350 stems from its growing international route network, where larger capacity and extended range are essential.

Following the announcement, IndiGo’s stock prices surged, reflecting investor confidence in the airline’s ambitious growth plans. The initial order encompasses 30 jets, with options for an additional 70 aircraft in the future. While specific configurations are pending, IndiGo is inclined towards the A350-900 variant, favored by many airlines for its versatility.

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Indian aviation enthusiasts have eagerly welcomed IndiGo’s bold move, anticipating the arrival of the A350-900 aircraft starting in 2027. Furthermore, the airline retains purchase rights for an impressive 70 more A350 family aircraft, signaling its long-term commitment to enhancing its fleet and expanding its global footprint.

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US DOT says Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for cancelled flights

US DOT says Airlines must now pay automatic refunds for cancelled flights

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has released a final regulation requiring airlines to quickly reimburse passengers with automatic cash refunds when owed, according to a statement made by the Biden-Harris Administration.

Under the new regulation, passengers will find it easier to get refunds when airlines dramatically alter or cancel flights, cause severe delays for checked baggage, or don’t supply the additional services they paid for.

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According to a statement from the Biden-Harris Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has published a final rule mandating airlines to promptly compensate customers with automatic cash refunds when they are eligible. The new rule would make it simpler for customers to receive refunds from airlines in cases when they drastically change or cancel flights, cause significant delays for checked luggage, or fail to provide the extra services they charged for.

Under the latest rule from the USDOT, passengers are guaranteed refunds in several scenarios:

  1. Canceled or Significantly Changed Flights: Passengers are entitled to refunds if their flight is canceled or significantly altered, including changes in departure or arrival times exceeding 3 hours domestically or 6 hours internationally, departures or arrivals from different airports, increased connections, downgrades in service class, or changes less accommodating to passengers with disabilities.
  2. Delayed Baggage Return: Passengers filing mishandled baggage reports can claim a refund for checked bag fees if their luggage is not returned within specific timeframes after flight arrival.
  3. Unprovided Extra Services: If airlines fail to deliver paid extra services like Wi-Fi, seat selection, or inflight entertainment, passengers can request refunds for those fees.

The final rule streamlines the refund process, ensuring it is:

  • Automatic: Refunds are issued automatically without requiring passengers to request them.
  • Prompt: Airlines must refund credit card purchases within seven business days and other payment methods within 20 calendar days.
  • In Original Form of Payment: Refunds are provided in the original payment method used for purchase.
  • Full Amount: Passengers receive full refunds minus the value of any portion of transportation already used, including government and airline fees.

Suggest banning family seating junk fees and ensuring that parents can travel with their kids at no additional cost. No airline promised to ensure fee-free family seating prior to efforts from President Biden and Secretary Buttigieg last year. Family seating is now guaranteed free of charge on four airlines, and the Department is working on a plan to eliminate family seating junk fees.

Propose to make passenger compensation and amenities mandatory so that travelers are taken care of when airlines cause flight delays or cancellations. 

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The Nine Freedoms of the Air – Jetline Marvel

The Nine Freedoms of the Air - Jetline Marvel

Most of us travel from one city to another city via road we need to get permission to that specific city if it is in another country like a visa or Road access permission to use its property for revenue purposes to carry passengers and Cargo. Similarly, In the airline Industry, it is also important that the Company have permission to fly and access that country whether it’s for stoppage flying above them, or Operating the passengers within that country This is called Freedom of the Air.

Some countries together they agree with certain conditions to access their Aerospace for to access for the airline to travel above their nation. If the bilateral is done for Their own countries’ airlines or other countries’ airlines. In this chapter, we understand how this thing is carried out. What all the condition has to look into that.  

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The Freedoms of the Air are international commercial aviation agreements (traffic rights) that grant a country’s airline(s) the privilege to enter and land in another country’s airspace. They were formulated in 1944 at an international gathering held in Chicago (known as the Chicago Convention) to establish uniformity in world air commerce. There are generally considered to be nine freedoms of the air.

Most nations of the world exchange first and second freedoms through the International Air Services Transit Agreement. The other freedoms,chase freedom airline miles when available, are usually established between countries in bilateral or multilateral air services agreements. The third and fourth freedoms are always granted together. The eighth and ninth freedoms (cabotage) have been exchanged only in limited instances

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First Freedom:

The basic permission granted to an airline from one country (A) to fly through the airspace of another country (B)

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Second Freedom:

The permission for a commercial airplane from country (A) to land and refuel (often called a technical stop) in another country (B).

The Nine Freedoms of the Air - Jetline Marvel

Third Freedom :

The privilege for an airline to transport paying (Revenue) passengers from its home country (A) to another country (B).

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Fourth Freedom

The rights for an airline to transport paying (Revenue )passengers from another country (B) to the airline’s home country (A).

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Fifth Freedom

Fifth Freedom (also known as beyond rights): The rights for an airline to transport passengers from its home country (A) to a destination (B), then pick up and carry passengers to other international destinations (C).

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Sixth Freedom:

Sixth Freedom (Combination of Third & Fourth Freedoms) The right for an airline to carry passengers or cargo between two foreign countries (B and C), provided the aircraft touches down in the airline’s home country (A).

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Seventh Freedom:

The authorization for an airline to operate flights that start in a foreign country (B), skip its home country (A), and transport passengers to another international destination (C).

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Eighth Freedom Air

The rights for an airline to transport passengers from one location within a country’s territory (B) to another point within the same country on a flight originating in the airline’s home country (A). This right is commonly referred to as cabotage and is notably scarce outside of Europe.

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Ninth Freedom Air

The entitlement for an airline from a specific country (A) to begin a flight in a foreign country (B) and transport passengers from one location to another within that foreign country. This concept, also referred to as stand-alone cabotage, distinguishes itself from the traditional aviation definition of cabotage by not directly involving the airline’s home country.

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