Airlines and Aviation
Wellness tourism becoming increasingly important in the travel scene
With even small hotels offering spa services, traditional healing modalities getting a UNESCO nod, and airlines teaming up with wellness companies, it is not surprising that wellness tourism is rapidly becoming a major growth sector within the global industry.
Cathay Group celebrates hitting 100 global destinations this month
The Cathay Group recently marked a new milestone on Thursday, 12th June, as Cathay Pacific and HK Express are well on the way to jointly reach 100 global passenger destinations this month.
Does the global aviation sector need to retool its flight safety measures?
While global aviation has recovered significantly since travel restrictions began to be relaxed in 2022, the sector is feeling the strain following several high-visibility incidents that have shaken passengers the world over.
Embraer releases 2025 market outlook report
Ahead of the Paris Air Show next week, Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer released Market Outlook 2025, its annual 20-year forecast for commercial aircraft deliveries in the sub-150-seat category.
LOT Polish Airlines to start flying to Malaga and Marrakesh
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines is expanding its route network further, with two new destinations, the world-famous Spanish seaside
Qatar Airways partners with Art Basel
Qatar Airways announces a new global partnership with Art Basel, the world’s leading contemporary art fair. This long-term alliance reinforces
IndiGo starts direct flights between Bhubaneshwar and Abu Dhabi
IndiGo commenced operations on two new routes connecting Bhubaneswar with Abu Dhabi and Visakhapatnam respectively, further strengthening regional as well
Investigations ongoing for the Air India Flight 171 crash
Just minutes after it took off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Gujarat, India, Air India Flight 171 (AI171) came crashing down yesterday, 12th June.
Etihad carried 1.7 million passengers in May, a 19% increase vis-à-vis 2024
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for May 2025, highlighting
Air India flight crashes near the Ahmedabad airport
Developing Story: The Air India passenger plane from Ahmedabad to London carrying 242 passengers and crew crashed just moments after
Air New Zealand boosts long-haul travel for summer in the southern hemisphere
Air New Zealand is turning up the volume on long haul travel from October 2025 to March 2026, with more choice and comfort on key international routes.
Vietnam’s FPT signs five-year agreement with Airbus
Vietnam-based global IT firm FPT recently boosted its long-standing partnership with Airbus by signing a new five-year Master Supply Agreement (MSA).
SITA releases 2025 Baggage IT Insights report
SITA released its SITA Baggage IT Insights 2025 report today, 12th June, detailing progressive improvement in the global baggage handling sector.
KrisFlyer members to get priority access to the Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour 2025 in Singapore
KrisFlyer, the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group’s rewards programme, will be the Presenting Sponsor for the Jacky Cheung 60+ Concert Tour 2025
Finnair to start flights to Toronto in summer 2026
Finnair will start flights to Toronto, Canada, on 4 May 2026 and will have three weekly frequencies to the city
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