Articles by James Miller — page 23

TAAG Accepts Fifth Airbus A220-300 as Luanda Prepares New
TAAG Angola Airlines has inducted its fifth Airbus A220-300 into service under a 15-aircraft procurement plan, immediately increasing short- and medium-haul capacity on routes feeding Dr.

SpiceJet posts 77% quarter-on-quarter revenue surge and 58%
SpiceJet recorded revenue from operations of INR 1,384 crore in Q3 FY26, up 77% quarter-on-quarter, while net loss before forex and exceptional items fell to INR 197 crore, a 56% improvement.

How A320 and 737-800 additions reshape South African
Global Aviation is integrating a 16-year-old Airbus A320 into LIFT's roster while FlySafair has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-800 formerly with China Airlines, creating measurable shifts in capacity, turnaround times and demand for last-mile transport at major domestic airports.

Seven Seas Explorer’s Fremantle Port Call and What It Means
The Seven Seas Explorer docked in Fremantle at 07:00 on 6 February 2026, creating a concentrated surge in passenger movement as up to 746 guests and a crew of 548 completed shore excursions, provisioning and customs procedures within a single port day.

Pangilinan and Villanueva push to repeal the Philippines
Senate Bill 1843 proposes abolishing the Philippines' travel tax, currently set at P2,700 for first-class passengers and P1,620 for economy class.

Saxon Air fleet growth: modern AW109SP joins to reinforce
Since December 2025 Saxon Air has added five new helicopters, taking the active fleet to 12 aircraft, with a plan to reach 15 by April 2026.

Future Aviation Forum 2026 to Take Place in Riyadh as Saudi
Riyadh recorded 140.9 million passengers in 2025, a 9.6% year‑on‑year rise that directly affects surface transport operations ahead of the Future Aviation Forum scheduled for April 20–22, 2026.

SATTE 2026: India’s travel surge, exhibitors and transport
Yashobhoomi’s purpose-built halls will accommodate over 2,000 exhibitors representing more than 3,200 brands from 60+ countries at SATTE 2026, creating concentrated demand for airport transfers, coach shuttles, last-mile taxis and corporate logistics across New Delhi and feeder routes to Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Sarova Hotels & Resorts Kenya posts strong 2025 growth and
Sarova Hotels & Resorts Kenya closed 2025 with increased room-night demand across FIT, MICE and group travel, crediting closer ties with India’s travel trade for a sizeable share of bookings and on-property event business.

Legend of the Seas to Feature Caribbean & Central American
Legend of the Seas will operate 7-night Western Mediterranean cruises from Barcelona and Civitavecchia in summer 2026, then reposition to Fort Lauderdale for Caribbean deployments in November 2026, affecting embarkation logistics and transfer patterns at key ports.

A Hundred Drums: Gabrielle Watson’s Bass-Driven Live Sets
Bonnaroo’s Sunday egress typically concentrates tens of thousands of attendees into a four‑ to six‑hour window, creating surges in demand for airport shuttles, taxis and private transfers; planning pickup staging and exact meet points near the Farm is essential for timely departures and smooth last‑mile logistics.

Buffalo Traffic Jam: what to know for their Bonnaroo
Buffalo Traffic Jam is listed for a Saturday slot at Bonnaroo, which means concentrated transport demand before and after their set; festival transit hubs, rideshare zones, and official shuttle timetables will determine how quickly fans can reach the stage and return to parking or nearby towns.