Oman Air increases flights to Moscow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has increased the frequency of flights to Moscow as part of its summer schedule.
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Volare launches new communication campaign celebrating the programme’s first year
As part of the celebrations to mark the 'Millionth' member and the first birthday of its Loyalty programme, ITA Airways is launching two important communication campaigns dedicated to…
Qatar Airways welcomes cricket giants – Royal Challengers Bangalore
Qatar Airways announce their latest partnership with club cricket giants - the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), becoming the Indian Premier League (IPL) team's Official Front of Jersey…
Finnair shifts its sustainability efforts up a gear
Finnair is shifting its sustainability efforts up a gear with the launch of a new range of environmentally focussed initiatives.
British Airways adds a touch of sparkle to Its Club World Cabin with New English Wines
British Airways has introduced award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin so customers can enjoy the ‘best of British’ bubbles at 35,000ft.
Philippine Airlines Seeks More Widebodies And Aims For Profit
With a successful year in sight and high demand for air travel, Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to finalise an order for more widebody aircraft in the coming months.
PAL CEO Stanley…
Air India to expand further in the UK with new services from London Gatwick
Air India is expanding its UK presence in a move which reinforces the strong links between the UK and India, as it undergoes a massive modernisation programme to transform into a…
Eurowings expands services in the 2023 summer flight schedule
Eurowings is further expanding its 2023 summer flight schedule and adding new routes from its bases in Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic.
ANA takes Pikachu Jet to the skies on “Pokémon Air Adventures” collaboration
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Pokémon Company have teamed up under the "Pokémon Air Adventures" to launch its specially painted "Pikachu Jet NH*" on June 4, 2023. The…
Loganair and Emirates celebrate milestone passenger on Isle of Man to Birmingham route
Isle of Man resident and avid traveller, Sidney Cunningham, is Loganair’s 30,000th passenger to fly from Isle of Man to Birmingham, and has been gifted a free return flight courtesy of the…
Qatar Airways daily flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport to start from Nov 2023
Starting from 1 November 2023, Qatar Airways will operate daily flights to Ras Al Khaimah International Airport, signifying a major boost to Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority’s…
Budapest Airport adds winter routes with Wizz Air
Just as the summer season approaches, Budapest Airport is already looking ahead to ensure its network for the winter continues to offer a diverse selection of destinations.
‘Really Cool Airlines’ launched in Thailand
New carrier’s dedication to innovative solutions and service excellence will help set new standards in Thai aviation.
American Airlines reopens London Heathrow first class lounge
American Airlines reopened its First Class Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3, with the premium space having undergone a cosmetic refresh and the curation of a brand-new food…
Jazeera Airways increases frequency from Russia to Kuwait
Jazeera Airways is increasing the frequency of flights from Moscow Domodedovo Airport to Kuwait. From March 20, the air carrier will operate daily flights from DME to a unique destination…
The Helsinki pivot – how Finnair navigated extraordinary market shocks
It has been a rough three years for Finnair. As if the pandemic wasn’t bad enough, losing access to Russia’s airspace was another big blow. Now, the airline is taking steps to adjust.
Emirates unveils new signature livery for its fleet
The distinctive livery of the world’s largest international airline, Emirates, has undergone a refresh.
Bluebird Nordic adds fifth Boeing 737-800SF
To meet the growing demand for air cargo transportation, Bluebird Nordic, Icelandic ACMI leasing and cargo airline, continues its fleet expansion by adding a fifth Boeing 737-800 freighter…
Cirium launches the first Airline Routes tool based on satellite-based flight tracking
Cirium, the aviation analytics leader, has launched the aviation industry’s first Airline Routes tool to identify actual flights flown by aircraft type.
Vietjet opens first ever direct flights between Vietnam and Queensland in June
The airline will operate twice weekly services between Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and Brisbane Airport (BNE) from June 16, 2023, every Monday and Friday.
Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines celebrate first anniversary of franchise partnership
Aer Lingus and Emerald Airlines today celebrate one year of their franchise partnership, having operated its inaugural international flight under the new Aer Lingus Regional franchise from…
Emirates’ Tim Clark to discuss rapid growth within Middle East aviation at ATM 2023
Tim Clark, President of Emirates Airline, will participate in an in-depth discussion on the Global Stage of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2023, which will take place at Dubai World Trade…
New partnership between Loganair and Newcastle Rugby takes flight
Premiership rugby side, Newcastle Falcons, has announced Loganair as its ‘Official Airline Partner’ for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season.
Oman Air Holidays partners with Muzn Islamic Banking for Umrah packages
Continuing to elevate the travel experience, Oman Air Holidays has partnered with Muzn, National Bank of Oman’s Islamic banking window, to offer flexible financing plans for Umrah packages.
Virgin Australia implements Sabre’s Revenue Optimizer and Dynamic Availability tools
Sabre Corporation announced the successful implementation of its Revenue Optimizer and Dynamic Availability solutions at Virgin Australia.
flydubai touches down in Milan-Bergamo
flydubai touched down in Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to a water cannon salute and warm welcome by the airport officials.
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Bangkok – Okinawa service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight service between Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) and Okinawa (Japan) with a warm welcome ceremony at Naha Airport in presence of a representative…
Flight levels in each European nation bounce back post pandemic
Flight analysis from Cirium, the aviation analytics firm, reviews the recovery of flights from each European country and shows how each nation has bounced back from the pandemic.
Thai Vietjet enhances connections with ‘Check-Thru’ service
Enhancing its service for passengers’ most convenient travel experiences, Thai Vietjet introduces its recent ‘Check-Thru’ service, enabling passengers to connect their transit flights easily…
ITA Airways increases connections from Brazil to Italy
ITA Airways is enhancing its São Paolo – Rome Fiumicino direct flight to meet the expected increase in demand. Starting from August 2023, the Company will add 4 weekly frequencies to its…
Corendon Airlines launches 2024 flights, as they report summer 2023 ‘sales spike’.
Corendon Airlines today announced the launch of their 2024 summer programme, as they reported a summer 2023 ‘sales spike’.
Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei
Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.
SITA and Lufthansa automate bag reflight operations
SITA and Lufthansa have joined forces to explore ways to reduce mishandled baggage costs and improve the passenger experience by digitally automating baggage re-flight operations.
Loganair provides lift-off for six community renewables projects
The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair, has announced the latest winners of its groundbreaking GreenSkies Community Fund, with six projects across the UK sharing just over £27,500…
Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights
Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
Top six GSE challenges in ground handling for airlines
Ground handling companies are facing a substantial number of challenges, especially with regards to the Ground Support Equipment (GSE). Konradas Dulka, Product Director at Sensus Aero, a…
Riyadh Air announces first fleet order of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Riyadh Air, the new world-class airline launched by the Public Investment Fund (“PIF”), announced an order of up to 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes in a multi-billion dollar deal.
GOL Linhas Aéreas launches Sabre Ancillary IQ
Sabre Corporation and GOL Linhas Aéreas have announced the carrier’s successful implementation of Sabre Ancillary IQ™, an AI-based solution designed to help create personalized offers for…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Thai Vietjet launches ‘Spring Special’ promotion
Let’s embrace the beauty of the blooming season with Thai Vietjet’s ‘Spring Special’ promotion, offering special fares for travel on the airline’s entire domestic network.
AeroCloud pioneers technology for airports to offer ‘kerb to gate’ insights
AeroCloud, the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and operational efficiencies, announces at Passenger Terminal Expo the launch of AeroCloud Optic
Healthy growth for LOT Polish Airlines in 2022
Despite difficult conditions, 2022 was a successful year for LOT Polish Airlines. The latest forecasts confirm that the Polish airline managed to grow significantly again after overcoming…
ACS arranges over 40 charter flights to Turkey and Syria
Air Charter Service’s passenger and cargo teams have arranged more than 40 charter flights to Turkey and Syria since the devastating earthquakes in Turkey on 6th February.
SITA partners with Volocopter on digital infrastructure for vertiports
Volocopter, the pioneer of urban air mobility (UAM), and SITA, the world’s leading IT provider to the air transport industry, have entered a partnership, with SITA selected as Volocopter’s…
Air New Zealand extends Gisborne – Napier service
Air New Zealand is extending its temporary service between Tairāwhiti Gisborne and the Hawke's Bay, given roads between the two regions are still severely damaged from the devastating…
Emirates Aviation University and Boeing inspire students to hone STEM skills
More than 160 students from 21 high schools across the UAE made a huge splash at Emirates Aviation University’s (EAU) sixth annual Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with…
Emirates revs up pilot recruitment in Singapore
As the travel industry regains its footing, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is ramping up its operations to meet the strong surge in travel demand, and looks to recruit…
FlyArystan upgrade to new web-based Aviator
FlyArystan are the highly successful LCC in the Air Astana group. In more than 3 years since FlyArystan commenced operations they have established themselves as the premier LCC in Central…
Oman Air wraps up a successful ITB Berlin
Oman Air has wrapped up a successful three days at ITB Berlin, the world's largest tourism trade fair.
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.
Saudi announces new airline ‘Riyadh Air’
New national carrier to further expand Saudi aviation ecosystem locally and globally. Riyadh will be the company’s operational hub, and will connect the Saudi capital to over 100…
Paving the path for quick and easy business travel
Experience for business travellers to improve with new hand luggage rules for major UK airports.
AirJapan unveils inaugural products and services
AirJapan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA HOLDINGS INC., today unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its…
AirAsia India integrates the Pilot Flight Duty Logbook with DGCA’s eGCA Platform
AirAsia India, in collaboration with the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), integrates the Pilot’s Flight Duty Logbook directly from its Crew Management system to the eGCA…
British Airways and American Airlines unveil Bridge Bar
British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.
WebBeds announce partnership with Luxair and LuxairTours
WebBeds, the global marketplace providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced a partnership with tour operator, LuxairTours.
Jetstar to relocate to Terminal 3 Manila International Airport from 16 April
From 16 April 2023, Jetstar Asia (3K) and Jetstar Japan’s (GK) operations at Manila International Airport in the Philippines will be relocated from Terminal 1 to Terminal 3.
Loganair showcases the women behind its charter flight business
Loganair has shone a spotlight on the all-female team leading its charter flight business, which is among the biggest of its kind in the UK.
Greater Bay Airlines Places Order For 15 Boeing 737 MAX
Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) of Hong Kong and Boeing announced an order for 15 737-9 planes. The agreement also includes a commitment to purchase five 787 Dreamliners to assist GBA’s…
Reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released its 2022 Safety Report for global aviation. The report showed a reduction in the number of fatal accidents and the fatality risk,…
Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Emirates focuses on 2023 theme of embracing equity this International Women’s Day
Emirates Group is focusing on the 2023 International Women’s Day theme of #EmbraceEquity through discussions on gender equity, record levels of female promotions and providing company-wide…
GA Telesis and Tokyo Century Corporation launch HALO AirFinance
GA Telesis, LLC ("GAT") and Tokyo Century Corporation ("TC") announce the launch of its new joint venture lending platform, HALO AirFinance ("HALO").
Gulf Air preforms a low emission flypast at Bahrain Grand Prix
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, and the World’s Most Improved Airlines 2022, will perform a low emission flypast at the 2023 Formula 1 season opener over the…
Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.
AirAsia X resumes services to Shanghai with four weekly flights
AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced on 2 March 2023
Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership
Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both air carriers to new points on each other’s networks via Manila and…
Australia’s first SAF helicopter flight with Airbus H130
Airbus, Safran Helicopter Engines and leading Australian helicopter operator, Microflite, have jointly operated the country’s first helicopter demonstration flights on an Airbus H130 using…
Trevolution Group sells a record number of airline tickets in 2022
Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, reports its annual commercial results.
Lufthansa Group extends CEO and CFO contracts for 5 more years
by: Harry Johnson |
Spohr's and Steenbergen's contract extensions will be particularly important in securing successful future for Lufthansa Group
Full article: Lufthansa Group extends CEO…
Oscar the Grouch named Chief Trash Officer of United Airlines
by: Harry Johnson |
United has enlisted Oscar to help us educate the traveling public of all ages about SAF and rally them to the cause of fighting climate change
Full article: Oscar the…
Qatar Airways to Unveil New Destinations At ITB Berlin 2023
by: Harry Johnson |
ITB Berlin, which is a central communication and marketing annual event, showcases a range of travel exhibitors from over 180 countries
Full article: Qatar Airways to…
Lufthansa orders new Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $7.5 billion
by: Harry Johnson |
The Lufthansa Group is also in advanced negotiations to acquire further long-haul aircraft which could be made available at shorter notice
Full article: Lufthansa…
Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China
Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs.
For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought…
Oman Air Celebrates First Female Omani Captain
The appointment of Maha Al Balushi as the first female Omani Captain for Oman Air marks a significant milestone in the country’s aviation sector. At a ceremony conducted at Oman Air’s…
The first ‘Mallorca Airbus’ has arrived
Airbus' largest medium-haul jet, with 230 seats, now serves popular holiday destinations such as Mallorca, Crete and the Canary Islands.
New partnership between Centara and Singapore Airlines’ KrisFlyer Rewards Program
Centara Hotels & Resorts has partnered with Singapore Airlines to offer its loyalty programme members the opportunity to convert their CentaraThe1 points to KrisFlyer miles.
Vietjet offers promotional tickets for Indians to Australia
Vietjet has announced promotional offer for Indians travelling to Melbourne and Sydney in Australia with ticket priced from only USD0 (*), which will go on sale every Monday, Tuesday, and…
Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023, continuing its ambitious and dynamic fleet and network growth strategy.
The number…
Bonza Adds Twelve Additional Routes Before The Easter Holidays
Bonza Airlines, Australia’s newest airline, has announced the addition of several new destinations from its Melbourne Avalon hub, now available on sale just in time for the Easter…
Korean Air to introduce Korean vegan meals
Korean Air will showcase a new Korean-style vegan meal, which is inspired from Korean traditional cuisine, as an inflight meal option starting from March.
To accommodate the growing…
Fiji Airways Introduces New Pricing Concept “Fly Your Way”
Fiji Airways has introduced a brand-new unbundled price model that will provide travellers with more options and flexibility in economy class.
The fresh concept, dubbed “Fly Your…
Bonza Begins Service From Sunshine Coast To Melbourne Avalon
Bonza launched its third route from its Sunshine Coast hub to Avalon on Tuesday, continuing the phased development of its early network.
Bonza arrived for the first time at Melbourne…
Air New Zealand Launches Economy Stretch More Choice And Comfort
Flying economy class with Air New Zealand is now more pleasant than ever. Starting on 27 February 2023, passengers flying between Auckland and Los Angeles may purchase a new seating…
VietJet Announced New Service To Sydney
VietJet announced it would begin service to Melbourne in April of this year, and now the airline has announced the expansion of its service to Sydney.
Vietjet will operate three…
Qatar Airways Becomes Formula One’s Global Airline Partner
Qatar Airways has replaced Emirates as Formula One’s new global airline partner, with an agreement in place until 2027.
But what does this mean? The airline will support three Grand…
Nok Air starts flights from Bangkok to Hyderabad
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airline proudly commenced their operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad from 21st February, 2023, while the first flight from Hyderabad to Bangkok…
Bangkok Airways cuts loss on tourism recovery
Bangkok Airways narrowed its operating loss for 2022, as revenues doubled on the back of significant growth in passenger numbers.
Virgin wins USD160 mn in trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines
Virgin Group won its trademark case against Alaska Airlines Inc for approximately USD160 million, with a judge in London ruling that it is entitled to royalties even though the U.S. airline…
Scootin’ Back to China
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), will steadily resume flights to and from China to accommodate strong travel demands in line with the further relaxation of border…
Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance announces a flight sale, offering travellers a range of exciting deals for immediate travel until 30…
Emirates recycles more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in one year
Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing
oneworld’s wins Best Airline Alliance in Cellars in the Sky awards
The oneworld Alliance has been named Best Airline Alliance yet again in the Cellars in the Sky Awards, in recognition of the alliance’s member airlines having the best wine in-flight.
Oman Air adds four destinations and increased frequency to its 2023 Summer Schedule
Continuing its ambitious and dynamic strategy of fleet and network expansion, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has unveiled its summer schedule for 2023
Cathay Pacific brings more exciting ‘Hong Kong Flavours’ to the skies
Cathay Pacific is bringing new delights to its inflight “Hong Kong Flavours”concept with thoughtfully designed menus created together with Michelin-starred local restaurant Duddell’s to…
Air Canada launches digital identification
Air Canada announced it has launched digital identification, becoming the first airline in Canada with approval to offer customers the safety and convenience of a new option using facial…
AirAsia India launches ‘Start of Summer Sale’
AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, launched its Start of Summer sale with fares starting from INR1,400 for routes such as Mumbai-Chennai, along with similar special sales fares across…
Thai Vietjet offers ‘February Special’
Thai Vietjet launches ‘February Special’ promotion, offering special fares starting from THB 1,990 (approx. USD 57.52) (inclusive of taxes and fees) for international flights, available for…
Oman Air gets its eighth IOSA Renewal Certification
Continuing to set benchmarks for safety and quality, Oman Air has achieved its eighth International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certification.
THAI to implement biometric check-in at Suvarnabhumi Airport on flights to Singapore
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) was chosen by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) to be the pilot carrier for a biometric check-in at Suvarnabhumi…
Lufthansa to cancel 34,000 flights for summer
The flag carrier Germany, Lufthansa, plans to cancel around 34,000 flights scheduled for this summer season as the airline is dealing with staff shortages
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi launches direct flights to Kolkata
The new flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport and Kolkata Airport will operate three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, starting from 15 March, 2023.
Now fly Etihad direct from Abu Dhabi to Lisbon
Etihad Airways is expanding its European network this summer with the introduction of a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2 July, 2023.
Thai Vietjet inaugurates Chiang Mai – Osaka Service
Thai Vietjet successfully commenced its maiden flight from Chiang Mai to Osaka (Japan), with a warm welcome ceremony at Kansai International Airport.
AirAsia India provides special charter flights for the G20 Summit
AirAsia India announced that it is operating special charters flying G20 delegates to various destinations.
Gulf Air Participates in the HFW Middle East Aviation Conference
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, recently participated in the HFW Middle East Aviation Conference held in The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina…
Royal Jordanian to grow network in 2023
Royal Jordanian has an ambitious network growth plan for this year, which will see the launch of new, promising markets, including Stockholm, Düsseldorf, Manama/Bahrain, and Al-Ula/Saudi…
SmartLynx Airlines receives Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate in Australia
The global ACMI, charter and cargo operator SmartLynx Airlines has received Australian Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate (FATAOC) granted by the Australian Civil Aviation Authority.
Seamless Air Alliance collaborates with GSMA
The objective of the collaboration is to create a scalable framework for establishing commercial roaming agreements between respective members.
Emirates transports emergency aid to victims of the Turkey-Syria earthquake
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Emirates is setting up an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC), to transport urgent relief supplies,…
Air Astana declares 2022 its best-ever year
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana group has reported a profit after tax for 2022 of USD78.4 million, on revenues of USD1.03 billion, generated by 7.35 million passengers.
Emirates invests USD 135 million in new pilot training centre
Emirates will soon build an advanced training facility to accommodate 6 Full Flight Simulator Bays (FFS) for its future Airbus A350 and Boeing 777X aircraft. The brand new, 63,318 sq. ft.…
Cathay Pacific Group partners with Vocational Training Council to nurture talent
The Cathay Pacific Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Training Council (VTC) of Hong Kong to jointly nurture a new generation of talent
THAI and Centara partner to offer special introductory rate at Centara Grand Hotel Osaka
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announces a partnership with Centara Hotels & Resorts to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of…
Air India’s record plane orders to modernize fleet and expand network
The sheer size of this new order shows that Air India's wants to reclaim its pole position in India's crowded aviation market and acquire a strategic edge, say experts.
Virgin wins trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines
Virgin Group won its trademark case against Alaska Airlines Inc for approximately USD160 million, with a judge in London ruling that it is entitled to royalties even though the U.S. airline…
Bonza Launches New Route from Sunshine Coast to Mackay
Bonza has launched a new route between Sunshine Coast Airport and Mackay Airport. The service runs three times each week, including twice-weekly trips to Mackay from Cairns and…
Flydubai to start direct flights to Somalia
Flydubai has launched a daily service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 9 March 2023.
Airline partnership takes off for Cornwall rugby team
Professional rugby league club, Cornwall RLFC has announced its first official airline partner after scoring a new sponsorship deal with the UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair.
Finnair unveils a ‘berry’ fine wine
Finnair has its head in the clouds, following the launch of a bespoke Finnish cloudberry wine. The new Nordic dessert wine, named ‘Kultainen’, has been launched in partnership with the…
Cathay Pacific continues to rebuild and restore
Cathay Pacific today released its traffic figures for January 2023, which showed positive signs as the airline continues to rebuild and restore connectivity at the Hong Kong international…
SKY express offers up to -50% to Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklion, and Rhodes
SKY express invites all to travel with the most competitive terms to four beloved Greek cities, offering a discount of up to -50%.
Tourism Australia & Singapore Airlines to boost business events travel to Australia
Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.
Chubb enters into partnership with Korean Air
Chubb in Korea announced today that it has entered
into partnership with leading global airline Korean Air, to collaborate on a domestic and overseas travel insurance offering.
This…
14% increase in Rose Shipments at BLR Airport
Enhancing its reputation as the most preferred airport of choice for perishables, BLR Airport cargo witnessed a near two-fold increase in rose shipments in the run-up to Valentine's Day this…
Eurowings enters into a sales partnership with Volotea
Eurowings and the Spanish airline Volotea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enter into a sales partnership.
Thai Vietjet celebrates love in the sky with ‘Valentine Fashion Show’
Celebrating love and affection on this year’s Valentine’s Day, Thai Vietjet today surprised its passengers on flight VZ304 from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phuket International Airport with the…
Air Astana resumes Astana- Beijing flights
From 18 March 2023, Air Astana will resume flights from Astana to Beijing with a frequency of two per week on Wednesdays and Saturdays and a further increase set for summer.
American Airlines to restart three Dublin routes this spring
American Airlines will restart three of its popular transatlantic routes this spring, bringing daily flights to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte (CLT) and Chicago (ORD) back for Irish…
Naxos Channel now on Cathay Pacific’s in-flight entertainment
Naxos Music Group has teamed up with Cathay Pacific in launching the Naxos Channel on the airline’s in-flight entertainment system from February 2023 onwards.
All Nippon Airways to transform and maximize operational efficiency with global Amadeus partnership
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. The renewed deal will continue to see the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)…
ANA extends partnership with Amadeus
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. he renewed deal will continue to see the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS)…
ITA Airways participates for the first time in BIT
ITA Airways attended for the first time the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT), the International Travel Exhibition taking place through February 14 in Milan.
SWISS expands its ‘Green Fares’ Europewide
Following successful trials in Scandinavia, SWISS is expanding its ‘Green Fares’ programme throughout Europe together with the Lufthansa Group.
Almost 2,000 Chinese flights to enter Thailand
Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAAT) authorised1,910 flights from China to enter the kingdom, with 671 expected to arrive in February and 970 slated for arrival in March, according to…
Thai Vietjet to fly the only direct Bangkok – Okinawa route
Budget airline Thai Vietjet is expanding its wings with new direct flights between Bangkok, Thailand, and Okinawa in Japan, in collaboration with Thai travel agency Tourladfah Co., Ltd.
Now fly Vietjet direct from Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne from 8 April
Vietjet will launch its new direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Sydney and Melbourne. As part of the launch, thousands of free promotional tickets are available for travellers.
Next generation of aviation engineers graduate with Loganair
Trained on arguably the most diverse fleet of any commercial airline, six mechanical engineers have graduated following a four-year modern apprenticeship with the UK’s largest regional…
Ski-data shows upswing in flights
With Europe’s ski season in full swing, the aviation analytics firm, Cirium shares the latest data showing how flights to winter destinations have exceeded pre-pandemic levels.
Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus offers seamless connections from the UK via its Dublin hub to 12 North American cities, including popular locations across the West Coast, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los…
Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to transport emergency aid
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Emirates is setting up an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC), to transport urgent relief supplies,…
Loganair relaunches Newquay-Manchester route
Loganair’s popular service between Cornwall and Manchester takes to the skies with the restart of flights from Cornwall Airport Newquay.
Now fly IndiGo between India and Middle East
IndiGo will be operating new daily flights between Abu Dhabi-Hyderabad, Chennai-Muscat, and Abu Dhabi-Chennai, from 26 March, 2023.
Emirates ‘puts the love on top’ this Valentine’s Day
Love is a many-splendored thing at Emirates this February 14, as passengers are set to enjoy sweet treats onboard, a range of love-themed decadent desserts in the lounges, exquisite rosé…
THAI to operate flights to 5 destinations in China from March 2023
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) will operate 14 weekly flights to five destinations in the People’s Republic of China after the country’s border reopening
Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights
Great news for travellers planning holidays to Japan: Japan Airlines will begin operating more flights out of Melbourne starting at the end of March.
The national airline of Japan now…
American Airlines to transport over 417 tonnes of flowers from Europe to USA
American Airlines will fly over 417 tonnes of flowers from Amsterdam to the U.S. this Valentine’s Day, transporting the equivalent of 35 London buses of fresh tulips and roses for the…
UK departures are up 44% compared to half-term 2022
The aviation analytics firm, Cirium, shares some statistics showing how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels.
Air New Zealand adds flexibility for Cyclone Gabrielle
In preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle, Air New Zealand is offering customers booked to travel to, from or through Auckland, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Tauranga, Hamilton and New Plymouth between…
Qatar Airways’ Paris Premium Lounge re-opens
Qatar Airways re-opened its luxurious Premium Lounge at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), complementing the airline’s triple daily flights, available for Premium passengers and eligible…
How the engine stand market adapted to the challenges of 2022
2022 has been an eventful year for many aviation industry players. The post-pandemic recovery efforts of the whole industry had a large impact on the engine stand market.
BLADE India commences services from Goa’s new international airport – MoPA
FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”) announced the launch of its services from Goa’s new international airport - Manohar International Airport (MoPA).
IATA: India’s domestic air traffic reaches 86% of pre-covid level in 2022
The IATA (International Air of Transport Association), said that domestic traffic in India reached 85.7 per cent of its pre-Covid year level in 2022, despite the recovery in air travel…
Do requirements for flight attendants reflect the current day and age?
Recently requirements for flight attendants have shifted with the overall changing outlook on diversity in a workplace, be it on the ground or, in case of aviation, in the air.
InterLnkd: Airlines shouldn’t have to compromise on ancillary revenues
Last week, Finnair announced it was joining the growing list of airlines discontinuing their in-flight and pre-order retail sales.
British Airways codeshares with Airlink
British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa.
Garuda Aerospace drones to support Turkey Earthquake rescue and relief efforts
To support the ongoing relief and rescue efforts in Turkey that have left thousands dead and several thousand missing, NDRF has requested Garuda Aerospace to provide their DGCA approved…
Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023
Airbus will host a public ‘meet-and-greet’ event aimed at recruiting engineering and information technology (IT) talent at the Aero India air show in Bengaluru on 16 and 17 February, 2023.
Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022
Jazeera Airways, continuing robust growth, announced record net profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for the 2022 full year, an increase of 183.6% over 2021.
Eurowings’ journey from “air taxi” to value airline for Europe
Today's Eurowings was formed on 1 February 1993 from the merger of the two regional airlines. The name "Eurowings" was suggested by an employee who won an ideas competition with 500 Deutsche…
Aviation CIOs ramp up digital technology investments to meet demands of swift recovery
SITA’s 2022 Air Transport IT Insights report, published reveals that with the post-pandemic recovery CIOs want to ensure operations are as agile and resilient as they are efficient, with IT…
Cathay Pacific’s ‘The Deck’ is now open
Cathay Pacific is excited to announce the reopening today of The Deck lounge at Hong Kong International Airport, giving customers more ways to relax and pamper themselves before their…
Inspiring women aviators
In 2021, female pilots made up around 64,979 of total FAA-certified pilots, accounting for only 9%, a recent survey showed.
Centara partners with Thai Airways
Centara Hotels & Resorts announces a partnership with Thai Airways to offer passengers exclusive benefits ahead of the grand opening of Centara Grand Hotel Osaka, Centara’s first-ever…
Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
SIA rolls out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS Club members and PPS Club supplementary card holders.
Chapman Freeborn expands into Vietnam
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has expanded its growth in the APAC region by appointing its first employee in Vietnam.
‘PrivateFly’ on Valentine’s Day
Wherever one chooses to go this Valentine’s Day, beginning the journey in luxury with a private jet flight, certainly sets the scene for romance.
Vietjet parent company reports profit of nearly USD38.7 million
Vietjet has transported 20.5 million passengers on 116,000 flights in 2022, of which domestic transport grew by 20% over 2019’s, supporting the airline’s recovery momentum.
Ranking of destinations that have reactivated their direct air connections with China for 2023
Mabrian, a leading tourism intelligence company, has presented a new study based on air connectivity data from flights connecting the world's main cities with China
British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China
After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Tickets have gone on sale today for flights to Shanghai from 23 April and…
Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan
AirAsia X (AAX) announces further expansion into South Korea with exclusive direct services from Kuala Lumpur to Busan, connecting the largest coastal city in the country with Southeast Asia…
AirAsia India announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb
AirAsia India announced that the airline would be moving all domestic operations to the newly launched Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) from 15th …
Akasa Air adds Varanasi as the 14th destination
Akasa Air, India’s newest airline announced the addition of its 14th destination – Varanasi to its fast-growing network
ITA Airways joins the board of airline representatives in Germany (BARIG)
ITA Airways serves an extensive domestic and international network via its two hubs Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate.
Cirium signs deal with Amadeus for enhanced flight searches
Cirium has signed a deal with Amadeus to provide its advanced flight schedules data into the Amadeus Travel Platform, further enhancing the dataset available for flight search and bookings.
Qatar Airways signs merchandising deal with ATPCO
ATPCO announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Qatar Airways for its Routehappy merchandising solution.
THAI organizes CEO handover ceremony
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) held a Handover Ceremony of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) position at its Head Office.
Mr. Suvadhana Sibunruang, THAI…
AirAsia India introduces Travel Insurance Coverage
In its continued endeavour to extend products and services that deliver ease and comfort to guests, AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, announced comprehensive travel insurance in…
Emirates operates flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF).
Heavier Finnair flights could lighten the financial load
Finnair has modified ten of its flagship A350s to carry more customers and cargo as it continues to increase capacity across its popular Asian routes.
Air France embarks on WhatsApp
Eager to adapt to the digital habits and uses of its customers, Air France is offering a new communication channel with customers on WhatsApp.
Air New Zealand introduces measures to ease the pain and create certainty for disrupted passengers
With the airport reopened and international flights now underway, Air New Zealand is focusing its efforts on getting the 9,000 disrupted passengers around its network back into the skies –…
Singapore Airlines launches new global brand campaign ‘Welcome to World Class’
Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms.
AerClub soars to two million members
AerClub, the award-winning loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since it launched in 2016.
Airbus to recruit new talent
To support its commercial aircraft ramp-up, meet challenges in defence, space and helicopters, Airbus intends to recruit more than 13,000 people globally in 2023.
Qatar Airways to fly triple-daily to Phuket
Qatar Airways, is set to launch additional flights from Thailand, with the introduction of a third flight from the famed holiday island, Phuket, starting from 1 February 2023
airasia Super App partners with Archipelago International
airasia Super App announced a direct partnership with Archipelago International, one of the largest hotel management groups in Southeast Asia, through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)…
Enjoy up to 23% with Oman Air’s global sale
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its highly anticipated Global Sale, offering up to 23% off Business and Economy Class fares.
Vista revenue up over 50% YOY
Vista Global Holding (Vista), the world’s global private aviation group, provides a market update and overview into its exceptional performance for 2022, reflecting the positive trends…
QRPC members can now collect & spend Avios at HIA
Members of Qatar Airways Privilege Club (QRPC) will be able to collect and spend Avios at almost 200 outlets at Hamad International Airport (HIA) in partnership with Qatar Duty Free (QDF).
Bonza Launches This Week With $49 Flights
Australia’s newest low-cost airline is ready to take to the skies, and fares will start at only $49. Travellers may now book tickets to 12 destinations across 15 routes as part of…
Ten global capacity trends to watch in 2023
Cirium have examined ten important capacity trends to watch in 2023 which are evident from published flight schedules for this year’s first quarter.
Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale
Finnair has launched its first sale of 2023, as it gears up to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new promotion has been specifically tailored to UK customers, with a range of the…
44,500 new aircraft worth USD2.7 trillion to be delivered over next two decades
The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth USD2.9 trillion.
Eurostar Group unveils new brand
Eurostar Group, incorporating Thalys and Eurostar revealed the new brand to take the business forward, with a bold ambition to carry 30 million passengers a year by 2030 and become the…
Boeing partners with ASM Global – managed Tech Port Center + Arena
An innovative new partnership between Boeing and the Kelly Heritage Foundation—an educational nonprofit organization affiliated with Port San Antonio, on whose behalf ASM Global manages…
Air New Zealand – 2022 in the Air at 35,000ft
Due to the border reopening last year, Air New Zealand carried 12.3 million customers and operated 152,000 flights across its domestic and international network in 2022.
‘Fly for Love Challenge’ from Thai Vietjet
Starting the new year 2023 with creative and fun activities, Thai Vietjet launched ‘Fly for Love Challenge’, inviting passengers to participate in the campaign and get a chance to win up to…
