SHARJAH AIRPORT RECORDS OVER 3 MILLION PASSENGERS IN Q1 Over 3 million passengers arrived at Sharjah Airport in the 1st quarter of 2022; an increase of 119.2% compared to 1.3 million passengers in the same period last year. The aircraft movement also saw an increase in the number of flights by 89% with 21,336 flights, compared to 11,279 flights last year. In terms of cargo, the airport recorded more than 39,566 tons during the first 3 months of 2022, highlighting an increase of 26.39% compared to last year. The easing of international travel restrictions as well as the gradual general recovery from the pandemic have allowed airlines to resume their previously suspended flights, resulting in growth.
NEW CEO FOR EL AL ISRAEL AIRLINES Thre is a new CEO at the head of EL AL Israel Airlines; Ms. Dina Ben Tal Ganancia. She will be the first woman to lead the company since its founding in 1948. With more than 14 years of experience in the company, Ms. Dina Ben Tal Ganancia has held positions of responsibility throughout her career at the airline, including Vice President of Commercial and Industrial Affairs.
AVIANCA GROUP TO SELL SUBSIDIARY TO INVESTORS IN PERU Avianca Group International Limited continues with the process of selling non-strategic businesses that were proposed for exit from the bankruptcy law process under Chapter 11 of the United States Bankruptcy Code. Therefore it is to sell a subsidiary that was established in Peru; Integrated Aeronautical Services (SAI), which has about 2,400 workers. SAI currently provides ground assistance services to airlines such as Avianca, Iberia, Spirit, Delta, Volaris, Aeroméxico and Turkish Airlines.
FACE MASKS NOW OPTIONAL ON PLANES From now on mask wearing is now optional in airports and on-board some American continent countries airlines within the United States and flights between the U.S. and Belize, Costa Rica, or Mexico. However local regulations may still be required adherence to.
FALKLAND ISLANDS TO RESUME AIR LINKS WITH CHILE The Falkland Islands wishes to resume flights with Chile from 2 July 2022, provided that all necessary permissions are granted and mainland airports are open. Following re-establishing the Chile flights, the Sao Paulo route hopes to be restored later on this year.
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