Airlines and Aviation
Helvetic Airways operates largest ever Jet into London City Airport
The first commercial flight of the Embraer E195-E2 landed at London City Airport, operated by Helvetic Airways on behalf of Swiss International Air Lines.
IndiGo BluChip, the airline’s loyalty program, has crossed 2 million members
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is thrilled to announce that IndiGo BluChip, the airline’s loyalty program, has crossed 2 million members.
Air passenger and cargo demand continues to grow in Feb 2025: AAPA
Preliminary February 2025 traffic figures released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) showed continued growth in international passenger and cargo markets, supported by positive business and consumer demand across the region.
Turkish Airlines launches flights to Ohrid in North Macedonia
Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Ohrid, one of North Macedonia’s key tourism cities, taking its global flight network to 353 destinations.
Saudi welcomes Virgin Atlantic’s direct flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh
'Saudi, Welcome to Arabia' is delighted to announce the launch of Virgin Atlantic’s new direct flights from London Heathrow to Riyadh, which started on 30th March 2025.
“Take Off to Thailand with Vietjet” promotion launches
Explore the beauty of Thailand’s summer with affordable flights and unbeatable deals, Vietjet Thailand launches ‘Take Off to Thailand with Vietjet’ promotion, with fares starting from INR 8,900
TAP Air Portugal and Avianca open new Business Class lounge at Miami International Airport
On 21 March, TAP Air Portugal and Avianca hosted a grand opening of their shared Business Class lounge at Miami International Airport.
Emirates resumes second daily flight to Beirut from 1 April
Emirates will reinstate its second daily flight between Dubai and Beirut starting 1 April 2025.
Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia receive final go-ahead from the ACCC
Qatar Airways Group and Virgin Australia have received final go-ahead from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for the airlines’ integrated alliance.
Etihad Airways empowers communities in Sri Lanka
Etihad Airways has launched a series of transformative community outreach initiatives in Sri Lanka.
Aircrafted KIDS initiative reaches 700 young students across Asia
Emirates donated handmade children’s backpacks made from upcycled aircraft interiors to children in India, Bangladesh and Pakistan.
Hong Kong Airlines introduces New Direct Service to Hulunbuir
Hong Kong Airlines announced that a new flight route connecting Hong Kong and Hulunbuir of Inner Mongolia, is set to commence operations on 29 April.
AirAsia stops in-flight usage and charging of power banks
AirAsia has enhanced its policy to restrict the usage and charging of power banks onboard all flights, effective 1 April 2025.
Emirates opens ‘The Crew Zone’ in Dubai
As Emirates continues to recruit candidates for its collective of world class cabin crew – a new Crew Zone has officially opened in the Emirates Group Headquarters, Dubai.
Saudi: GACA imposes $1.01mln in aviation fines in Q1 2025
The report detailed 147 violations issued against airlines and individual travellers who failed to comply with aviation laws, executive regulations, and directives set by the authority.
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