Traffic tips

ACI World’s latest report confirms 2023’s top 20 busiest airports, with global passenger traffic nearing 8.7 billion, driven by strong international demand and China’s market reopening.

Major airlines have warned pilots they may be unable to communicate with ground services.

When most people think of intercity travel in the Sunshine State, they picture bumper-to-bumper traffic on choked highways—not surprising given that multiple Florida interstates rank among the most congested and most dangerous in the world.

Lufthansa Group’s Q2 Adjusted EBIT dropped to 686m. euros from 1.1b, euros impacted by yield declines, especially in Asia. Lufthansa Airlines faces a challenging year, with a half-year loss of 427m. euros, prompting a comprehensive turnaround program. Full-year EBIT forecast revised to 1.4-1.8b. euros.

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United Airlines recently revealed a prediction that this will be their busiest Fourth of July weekend ever, as more than 5 million people will fly with over 4,400 flights per day. In order to make things run smoothly for the millions of passengers, United's Chief Customer Officer Linda Jojo has been hard at work. The executive, who has been at United nearly a decade with previous roles leading Digital and Technology, recently spoke with Travel + Leisure about the airline's busiest season so far, and tips for travelers.  The busiest locations that United will be flying to include Orlando (MCO), London (LHR), Seattle (SEA), Honolulu (HNL), and Boston (BOS). The busiest travel days for United over the holiday week are June 29, 2024 and July 7, 2024. For travelers still looking for a last-minute deal this Fourth of July weekend, T+L spotted discounted flights from United’s Newark hub to Boston for $337, Nashville for $364, and Austin for $490. Travelers can also fly from  Chicago to Philly for $296.  With millions of travelers packing planes and airports, Jojo shared some of her top tips to make travel smooth and efficient: 

The 2024 EASA Annual Safety Review highlights Europe’s aviation safety, noting a 95% traffic recovery to pre-COVID levels and only two fatal accidents in 2023. This report supports ongoing safety enhancements through the European Plan for Aviation Safety.

In a summer that has so far seen record-breaking crowds traveling over holidays, the week of the Fourth of July 2024 won’t be any exception. In fact, this Independence Day is projected to be one of the busiest travel days in US history.

Tom Trovato and his wife, Trish, paid more than $20,000 and waited two years to experience Viking’s inaugural cruise up the Mississippi River. Leaving in September 2022, it was supposed be a two-week excursion from New Orleans to St. Paul, Minn., a trip of some 1,800 miles.

RIX Riga Airport exceeded last year’s passenger numbers by 4%, serving 3.2 million in H1 2024, and remains the leading Baltic air hub.

In June 2024, Katowice Airport set a record with 749,177 passengers, marking a 13.7% increase from 2023, achieving its best June ever.

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In June, Finnair increased passenger numbers by 9.4% and capacity by 9.2%, with notable growth in Asian and North Atlantic routes. Despite expanded services, the Passenger Load Factor slightly declined.

In June 2024, Frankfurt Airport saw a 1.4% increase in passenger traffic with 5.6 million travelers, still 14.4% below pre-Covid levels of 2019.

A record-setting nearly 71 million Americans are expected to travel for the Fourth of July holiday, cementing this as the summer of travel. 

Ryan Scott, a chef based in Marin County, California, was heading to a Hawaii vacation with his family of four when he suddenly found himself in a scene out of a nightmare.

Jun 18, 2024 • 6 min read

Cities around the world have proven that the goal of zero traffic fatalities is achievable.

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Memorial Day officially kicks off the summer travel season here in the US, and millions of travelers plan relaxing long weekends around it. But in order to get to a sunny beach or serene national park to unwind, you'll likely have to contend with stressful crowds and traffic—unless you time your great escape exactly right.

Officials at one of the country’s busiest airports are prepping travelers for traffic at the hub as major construction threatens to derail summer travel for millions of fliers.