Eurowings has signed a five-year contract with SITA to implement SITA Bag Journey, a real-time tracking solution for passenger bags throughout their entire journey. This partnership aims to enhance the baggage experience for passengers, streamline baggage operations, and reduce the costs associated with mishandled baggage.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported a substantial year-on-year growth of 8.3% in global air cargo demand for November 2023, marking the strongest growth in nearly two years, albeit partially due to a weaker November 2022.

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider to the global travel industry, has entered into a multi-year distribution agreement with International Airlines Group (IAG) that will expand their existing partnership and further promote modern travel retailing practices.

Air Canada reported robust operational performance during the year-end holiday travel period, transporting nearly 2.6 million customers safely. The airline achieved its best operational results in a decade, completing 98% of scheduled flights with an on-time performance of 70%. Highlights include a 10% increase in customers compared to the same period in 2022, a significant improvement in on-time performance, reduced flight cancellations, and improved baggage handling.

Emirates is welcoming the new year in Austria with great news: From 21 February until the end of the winter flight schedule (30 March 2024), the flights EK127 and EK 128 which are currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft will be upgraded to a three-class A380 aircraft, boosting capacity and adding more options for travellers to and from Vienna.

Korean Air has released a new inflight safety video featuring virtual humans. The video features a virtual human in a Korean Air flight attendant uniform giving safety instructions within a virtual setting.