During the first quarter of 2013, Avianca Holdings S.A. (BVC: PFAVTA) reported operating income of USD$ 1.11 billion. This is equivalent to an increase of 6.0% with respect to the same period of 2012.
This May, SimpliFlying Heroes cast the limelight on some impressive work on social media in the airport industry. What’s interesting about this month is that one of the nominees is actually not an airport, but an airport supplier.
Copa Holdings reported net income of US$113.8 million for 1Q13, or diluted earnings per share (EPS) of US$2.56. Excluding special items, Copa Holdings would have reported an adjusted net income of $124.4 million, or $2.80 per share, a 37.3% increase over adjusted net income of US$90.6 million and US$2.04 per share for 1Q12.
The Monthly Airline Marketing Benchmark Report helps in keeping abreast of the most innovative airline marketing initiatives across the world. Comprising 15 fresh case-studies each month, this report is produced in partnership with our good friends at airlinetrends.com.
Former CEO of Kuoni Travel and Chief Commercial Officer of Travelport, Armin Meier, has joined the Board of IBS Software as an Independent Director. Armin comes with over three decades of IT and Travel industry experience.
During April 2013, total terminal passengers increased 3.4% compared to the previous year. Domestic passenger traffic increased 5.1%, while international passenger traffic increased 0.5% compared to April 2012.
