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Why you should avoid this viral plane sleep hack

May 9, 2024335 Views

There is a viral aeroplane sleeping hack circulating online. But you should better avoid this for many reasons. Sleep experts at WinstonsBeds.com have revealed that the hack is unsafe and can increase the risk of back pain and blood clots. Over 60% of air travellers experience below-average or very poor sleep on flights, but a new online hack making the rounds on social media claims to have the answer. It involves the passenger putting their knees up and strapping the seatbelt buckle around their ankle. This is said to make plane journeys more comfortable for travellers by keeping their bent legs in place as they doze off. Despite the hack being praised online, the experts are warning jet-setters not to copy the hack because of safety concerns. If the plane hits turbulence, h...

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Passenger demand up 13.8% in March

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May 1, 2024293 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 82.0% (+1.0ppt compared to March 2023). International demand rose 18.9% compared to March 2023; capacity was up 18.8% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 81.6% (+0.1ppt on March 2023). Domestic demand rose 6.6% compared to March 2023; capacity was up 3.4% year-on-year and the load factor was 82.6% (+2.5ppt compared to March 2023). “Demand for travel is strong. And there is every indication that this should continue in...

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Seven tips to sleep on a plane

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April 29, 2024229 Views

Holiday-makers taking a long haul flight this summer are being advised on how to sleep whilst flying. Experts at Online-Bedrooms.co.uk have shared seven ways to get some shut-eye while on a plane. Getting a comfortable sleep while flying can be tough thanks to a lack of space and bright lights. Packing an eye mask, using essential oils and being mindful of what you eat and drink on the plane can help make dozing off easier. Ben Slater from Online-Bedrooms said: “Sleeping on a plane is hard but if you have a long haul flight you’ll need to get some rest at some point. “If you struggle to sleep because of the bright lights then it’s worth packing an eye-mask for your journey. Some airlines provide this on a long haul flight but it’s worth bringing your own just in case. “Esse...

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Leading the way in transforming air travel experience

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April 17, 2024434 Views

SITA is the only provider of an end-to-end digital travel solution Success stories at Aruba and AAI airports showcase how the journey through an airport and beyond has been redefined SITA, the leading technology company in the air transport industry, is at the forefront of the digital revolution in air travel with its cutting-edge biometric and digital travel solutions. As the only end-to-end solution provider in the market, SITA is uniquely positioned to drive innovation and shape the future of travel. With passenger numbers forecast to double to 8 billion by 2040, up from 4 billion in 2019, the need for a digital, biometrically-enabled future is undeniable. SITA’s recent Biometrics White Paper, ‘Face the Future’ highlights how the surge in air traveler numbers places extraord...

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Passenger demand up 21.5% in February

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April 5, 2024350 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 18.7% year-on-year. The February load factor was 80.6% (+1.9ppt compared to February 2023). International demand rose 26.3% compared to February 2023; capacity was up 25.5% year-on-year and the load factor improved to 79.3% (+0.5ppt on February 2023). Domestic demand rose 15.0% compared to February 2023; capacity was up 9.4% year-on-year and the load factor was 82.6% (+4.0ppt compared to February 2023). Note that February 2024 was a leap year with one extra day compared...

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Passenger demand up 16.6% in January

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March 7, 2024393 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for January 2024 global passenger demand indicating a strong start for the year. Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 16.6%; total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 14.1%; and the load factor was 79.9% (+1.7pt) International demand rose 20.8%; capacity was up 20.9% and the load factor remained at 79.7% (+0.0pt) Domestic demand rose 10.4%; capacity was up 4.6% and the load factor was 80.2% (+4.2pt) “2024 is off to a strong start despite economic and geopolitical uncertainties. As governments look to build prosperity in their economies in the busiest election-year ever, it is critical that they see aviation as a catalyst for growth. Increased taxes and ...

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2023 was safest year for flying by several parameters

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February 28, 2024475 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2023 Annual Safety Report for global aviation. Aviation continues to make progress on safety with several 2023 parameters showing “best-ever” results. There were no hull losses or fatal accidents involving passenger jet aircraft in 2023. However, there was a single fatal accident involving a turboprop aircraft, resulting in 72 fatalities. There were 37 million aircraft movements in 2023 (jet and turboprop), an increase of 17% on the previous year. Report highlights include: • The all accident rate was 0.80 per million sectors in 2023 (one accident for every 1.26 million flights), an improvement from 1.30 in 2022 and the lowest rate in over a decade. This rate outperformed the five-year (2019-2023) rolling a...

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Global air travel demand continued its bounce back in 2023

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January 31, 2024572 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that the recovery in air travel continued in December 2023 and total 2023 traffic edged even closer to matching pre-pandemic demand. • Total traffic in 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 36.9% compared to 2022. Globally, full year 2023 traffic was at 94.1% of pre-pandemic (2019) levels. December 2023 total traffic rose 25.3% compared to December 2022 and reached 97.5% of the December 2019 level. Fourth quarter traffic was at 98.2% of 2019, reflecting the strong recovery towards the end of the year. • International traffic in 2023 climbed 41.6% versus 2022 and reached 88.6% of 2019 levels. December 2023 international traffic climbed 24.2% over December 2022, reaching 94.7% of the level in Decem...

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Air travel reaches 99% of 2019 levels as recovery continues

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January 10, 2024525 Views

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for November 2023 air travel performance indicating that air travel demand topped 99% of 2019 levels. Total traffic in November 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 29.7% compared to November 2022. Globally, traffic is now at 99.1% of November 2019 levels. International traffic rose 26.4% versus November 2022. The Asia-Pacific region continued to report the strongest year-over-year results (+63.8%) with all regions showing improvement compared to the prior year. November 2023 international RPKs reached 94.5% of November 2019 levels. Domestic traffic for November 2023 was up 34.8% compared to November 2022. Total November 2023 domestic traffic was 6.7% above the November 2019 level. Growth...

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Denmark introduces green tax on air passengers from 2025

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December 16, 2023490 Views

Denmark on Friday agreed to impose a tax on air passengers to help finance the airline industry's transition to greener practices, which will be gradually phased in from 2025, the government said. The government in November proposed imposing an average tax of 100 Danish crowns ($14.35) on air travel to help finance the industry's green transition, which aims to enable all domestic flights to use 100% sustainable fuels by 2030. Under Friday's agreement, the tax will by 2030 reach around 50 Danish crowns ($7.35) per passenger for intra-European flights, 310 crowns for medium-distance flights, and 410 for long-distance, according to a statement from the taxation ministry. Transit flights leaving after a stop-over in a Danish airport will be exempted, according to the statement. ...