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…
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…
AM Leasing, a global aviation holding company engaged in tailored aircraft leasing and trading services, has announced a purchase of two more Boeing 737-800 aircraft for…
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that they have reached an agreement on purchasing 200 planes.
United Airlines plans to purchase 200 brand-new planes, 100 737 MAXs and 100…
Rounding off a successful summer season for Europe’s largest leisure, travel and tourism company, a new Boeing 737-8 airplane has entered service for TUI and will become the new flying…
Boeing and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading…
Virgin Australia has placed an order for four more Boeing 737 MAX 8 planes, raising its potential Boeing 737 fleet to 92.
According to a statement issued by the airline, deliveries of…
Boeing will fly the newest and largest members of its 737 MAX and 777X airplane families at the Farnborough International Airshow.
The Sustainable Face of Boeing is the Boeing 737-10 MAX
Over the next five to seven years, Rex plans to increase its Boeing 737 fleet to 30 planes, to put one new plane into service every two to three months.
After securing funding through NSW job-fuelling programme, Rex Airlines has announced plans to build a new Boeing 737 flight simulator centre at its Mascot headquarters.
Qatar Airways has committed to order up to 50 Boeing 777-8 cargo planes, including 34 firm orders and options for 16 more aircraft, for a total purchase price of more than $20 billion at…
As it resumed flights between major cities yesterday, Rex has begun gradually putting out Wi-Fi connection equipment throughout its fleet of Boeing 737-800NG aircraft.
Dubai-based airline, flydubai, has announced that its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will return to passenger service from 8 April following the airline’s compliance with all of the requirements
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on flights to Phuket from 4 March 2021, offering customers greater consistency in product and service across the SIA Group’s…
Irish low-cost airline Ryanair announced that Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX aircraft may return to service in the United States as soon as next month. That would allow Ryanair to start receiving…
FlyersRights.org, the largest airline passenger organization, submitted comments criticizing FAA’s proposed fixes for the Boeing 737 MAX as inadequate and not supported by data.
Despite new reports that the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating potential defects in Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner production, the global re-certification of the 737 MAX must remain…
With the mounting losses faced by the company and a damaged reputation owing to the 737 Max crisis, the Boeing board of directors has forced the resignation of Dennis Muilenberg, CEO of…
United Airlines has become the latest carrier to predict an early 2020 return for the grounded 737 Max aircraft as regulators continue to work on software fixes over an issue that is…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged state aviation safety regulators to continue to align on technical validation requirements and timelines for the safe re-entry…
Indonesia’s Garuda has told Boeing that it will cancel its multi-billion impending order for 49 737 Max 8 jets after the model was involved in two fatal crashes.
Initial findings have found “similarities” between the two accidents related to the anti-stall software of the aircraft. In both cases, allegedly the pilots battled with the craft software…
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat…
Africa's largest and fastest-growing airline, Ethiopian Airlines, has received the first of its expected 30 MAX jets from Boeing, making it the largest 737 MAX fleet in the continent.
Icelandair announced the arrival of its first new Boeing 737 MAX 8 last week in a really smart and memorable way. On top of the usual ceremonies and speeches, the airline also invited a…
Malaysia Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft - the new high-capacity version of popular single-aisle jet.
The deal, which is valued at US$1.25 billion at…
Malaysia's Malindo Air continued to expand and modernise its fleet this week with the delivery of its first ever Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The new jet, a 737 MAX 8 model, was handed…
The new Boeing 737 MAX 9 has completed its first flight above the US planemaker's factory near Seattle.
The largest version of the fuel-efficient single-aisle series, the737 MAX 9 has…
波音公司7日在其位于伦顿市的工厂举行了首架737 MAX 9型飞机下线仪式。
737 MAX 9是737 MAX家族的第2名成员,比737 MAX 8长近9英尺。737 MAX 9最大载客量220人,最大航程3515海里。
737 MAX 9将于未来数周内进行首次试飞,预计2018年投入服务。737 MAX 8即将于今年第二季度投入商业运营。目前,787 MAX…
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman received a new Boeing 737- 800 on the Sultanate’s 46th National Day - November 18.
This was the sixth brand new Boeing 737-800 to…
Okay Airways has placed an order for 12 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Signed at the Singapore Airshow, the deal is valued at US$1.3 billion at current list prices and includes eight B737 MAX…
The new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft took to the skies for the first time on Friday, marking the start of a major flight-test programme.
The new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, which…
Boeing's first ever B737 MAX aircraft emerged from the factory this week.
The event, which was witness by thousands of Boeing employees, marks a major milestone in the aircraft…
Jet Airways has confirmed plans to purchase 75 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft.
The deal, which was finalised at the Dubai Airshow this week, marks the Indian airline's largest-ever…
Thailand's Nok Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
The aircraft marks the first of seven new jets the low-cost carrier has ordered from Boeing has on order with…
Oman Air has ordered 20 Boeing Co 737 in a bid to double its fleet to 70 planes by 2020.
Chief executive Paul Gregorowitsch told Reuters that the order includes both the current…
The fleet expansion strategy of Oman Air is well on track with the arrival of its second Boeing 737-900. This new aircraft marks the beginning of a major three-year expansion programme.…
Boeing will increase production rate of its 737 programme to 52 aircraft per month in 2018.
Due to what the company called "strong market demand from customers worldwide", Boeing will…
Boeing has announced the launch of a new high-density version of the new 737 MAX series.
The US planemaker has launched the B737 MAX 200 with Ryanair, which has placed an order for 100 of…
Qantas has revealed that it will refurbish its entire fleet of Boeing 737-800 aircraft, including the installation of wireless new in-flight entertainment.
The multi-million dollar…
Hainan Airlines has placed a major order for 50 Boeing 737 aircraft.
The Chinese carrier sealed the deal at the Farnborough Air Show on Wednesday, confirming its plans to operate an…
Boeing has now taken orders for more than 2,000 of its new single-aisle aircraft, the B737 MAX.
The planemaker recently announced additional orders for 30 B737 MAXs from unidentified…
Japan Airlines has purchased several new Boeing 737 aircraft, to be based in Okinawa.
The airline’s Naha-based subsidiary, Japan Transocean Air (JTA), has placed the order for 12 new…
Boeing has announced that it will build the B737 Next-Generation aircraft at an increased rate of 42 airplanes
per month.
The new aircraft will be rolled out of the factory in…
Nok Air has placed an order for 15 Boeing 737 aircraft.
Confirmed at the Singapore Airshow this week, the Thai low-cost carrier has committed to a deal for eight B737-800s and seven…
SilkAir will take delivery of its first new Boeing 737 aircraft next month.
The Singapore-based regional carrier placed an order with Boeing in 2012 for 54 new B737s - 23 B737-800s…
Boeing and flydubai have announced an order for 75 737 MAX 8s and 11 Next-Generation 737-800s, valued at US$8.8 billion at list prices. In addition, the airline retains purchase rights…
Air Algerie have ordered for eight Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 airplanes. Once finalized, the order will be worth US$724 million at list prices. The announcement is part of the…
flydubai has placed a firm order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s.
His Highness Sheikh…
Boeing has announced further plans to ramp up production of its single-aisle B737 aircraft.
The US planemaker currently produces 38 B737s per month, and will increase the rate to 42…
Boeing has managed to make further improvements to the efficiency of its new B737 MAX aircraft.
The planemaker revealed this week that engineers have completed an assessment of the…
Argentina’s flagship carrier Aerolineas Argentinas has signed a deal with Boeing for 20 next generation 737-800 airplanes in a deal valued at around US$1.8 billion according to list…
Qantas has continued its fleet renewal strategy with the delivery of another new aircraft - its 68th Boeing 737-800.
The new single-aisle aircraft comes equipped with 178 seats, 12 in…
Bangladeshi carrier Regent Airways has taken delivery of its second Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet, which is on a six-year lease from ILFC, touched down at Dhaka's…
Boeing has delivered a Next-Generation 737-800 to Iraqi Airways. This is the first of 30 that the airline ordered in 2008.
“The Next-Generation 737-800 will play a key role in…
Virgin Australia has celebrated the arrival of its 100th Boeing 737.
The landmark aircraft touched down in Sydney on Monday 5 August 2013 and will enter service on Tuesday, initially…
Boeing has finalised the design of its new single-aisle aircraft, the 737 MAX 8.
Completing the broad design process now means the company can fine-tune the details before starting…
Regent Airways has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-700 aircraft.
The fast-expanding Bangladeshi airline welcomed the new single-aisle jet at Dhaka's Hazrat Shahjalal…
Malindo Air will receive its fourth Boeing 737-900ER aircraft this week.
The new single-aisle aircraft took off from Boeing's factory in Seattle on Monday and is due to arrive at…
Boeing has officially launched its 737 MAX 7 - the smallest version of its new series of fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
The B737 MAX 7 is the third version of the B737 MAX series…
Indian carriers Jet Airways and Air India are in talks with Boeing about replacing their 737 aircraft with 737-MAX models, Boaing vice-president for sales in Asia Pacific told Reuters.
"737…
Boeing has completed the first stage of design for its new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft, the B737 MAX.
The US planemaker described the finalising of the 'firm concept' for the…
SilkAir has finalised an order for 54 Boeing 737s.
First announced in August this year, the order, which is worth US$4.9 million at list prices, is the largest single aircraft purchase in…
Boeing has confirmed a major order for its B737 MAX aircraft.
Kuwait-based aircraft leasing company ALAFCO has finalised an order for 20 B737 MAX 8s valued at US$2 billion at current list…
Boeing has announced plans to offer a business jet version of its new fuel-efficient B737 MAX aircraft.
The new BBJ MAX 8 will offer the same cabin size with the existing BBJ 2, but will…
China Southern Airlines has decided to retrofit its fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft with 'Blended Winglets' - the wing tip extensions designed to make aircraft more fuel-efficient.
The deal,…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has taken delivery of its 75th Boeing 737 aircraft.
The new B737-800 was handed over to the airline during a ceremony at Boeing's factory in the US, and is scheduled…
SilkAir has ordered 54 new Boeing 737 aircraft.
The airline, which is the regional subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has placed an order for 31 of the new fuel-efficient B737 MAX 8 aircraft…
China Airlines (CAL) has signed an agreement to lease three Boeing 737-800s from International Lease Finance Corporation (ILFC).
The new deal will see the three new narrow-body aircraft…
The Kuwait Airplane Leasing Company (ALAFCO) announced a commitment for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s valued at US$1.9 billion at current list prices. This announcement was made at the Franbough Air…
Boeing continued to rack up orders for its new B737 MAX on the third day of the Farnborough Airshow, with a commitment from aircraft leasing company Avolon.
The Dublin-based lessor has…
Boeing has confirmed two major new orders for its B737 MAX aircraft.
A day after sealing the first B737 MAX order from an aircraft leasing company, Kuwaiti lessor ALAFCO has signed a deal…
Boeing has signed a major deal with Air Lease Corporation (ALC) for 60 B737 MAX 8 and 15 B737 MAX 9 aircraft, plus rights for 25 additional 737 MAXs.
The order, sealed at the Farnborough…
Korean Air's new B737-900ER, featuring Boeing's new Sky Interior, has become the second Boeing aircraft to arrive at this year's Farnborough International Airshow.
The narrow-body jet will…
Boeing has delivered a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to Ireland-based leasing company, Avolon.
The new single-aisle jet will now be leased by Japan Airlines (JAL). The delivery is the first…
Boeing has delivered its first Boeing 737-800 to Air Lease Corporation (ALC).
The aircraft is part of an order placed by Los Angeles-based ALC at the 2010 Farnborough Air Show. The new…
Boeing has delivered its 100th Next-Generation 737-900ER aircraft to Tajikistan's Somon Air.
To date, the 737-900ER, which typically carries 180 passengers, has logged 414 orders from 16…
Tajikistan-based Somon Air has taken delivery of a new Next-Generation Boeing 737-900ER. The carrier becomes the first Central Asian carrier to operate the B737 with Boeing's new 'Sky…
Jet Airways announced the arrival of its first next generation Boeing 737-800 with Sky Interior. The induction of the new narrow-body aircraft will offer a new product for enhanced in-flight…
Lion Air has taken delivery of its 50th Next-Generation 737-900ER aircraft. The Indonesian carrier's latest narrow-body jet features a special livery, with its tailfin marking the landmark…
Boeing has unveiled the 737 MAX, the new engine variant of the narrow-body B737. The new family of aircraft - 737 MAX 7, 737 MAX 8 and 737 MAX 9 - is intended to deliver major fuel…
Delta Air Lines has announced plans to purchase 100 new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft. The new 180-seat narrow-body jets, which will be delivered between 2013 and 2018, will replace the…
China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-700NG aircraft, outfitted with high-altitude and high-temperature airport operations packages, as well as the new Boeing…
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-700 equipped with the high-altitude and high-temperature airport operations packages, as well as the new Boeing Sky Interior.
The…
Korean Air has announced an order for two more Next-Generation 737-900ER (extended range) aircraft, in an order worth US$171.6 million at list prices. The new aircraft will be fitted with…
The first Boeing Next-Generation 737 with improved-performance engines has been delivered to China Southern Airlines. The new 737-800NG incorporates the new CFM56-7BE engine configuration,…
American Airlines has entered into a sale and leaseback arrangement with AerCap, the aircraft leasing company, to finance up to 35 Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, including 29…
Boeing and Kuala Lumpur-based Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have announced the airline has exercised an option to purchase 10 additional Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at more…
Aircraft maker Boeing has confirmed it will increase the production rate for its Next-Generation 737 to 42 airplanes per month. Once implemented in the first half of 2014, the 737 program…
Technology to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 69 tonnes annually...flydubai has placed an order for 31 Zonal Drying Systems developed by CTT for installation in its fleet of Boeing…
Firefly has taken delivery of its third Boeing 737-800 aircraft at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA). At a press conference Firefly's Managing Director, Eddy Leong said that the…
Boeing has delivered the first Next-Generation 737-900ER with the Boeing Sky Interior to Continental Airlines. The carrier becomes the first US airline to operate the 737-800 and…
Lion Air, Indonesia's largest private airline, has taken delivery of its first Next-Generation 737-900ER with the new Boeing Sky Interior. The new design features a number of interior…
Aircraft leasing company, Jackson Square Aviation (JSA) has announced the delivery of a new Boeing B737-800 aircraft to Japan Airlines (JAL). The aircraft becomes the fourth such plane…
Cracks have been discovered in three more Boeing 737s operated by Southwest Airlines, as the carrier conducts checks on 79 of its Boeing 737-300 fleet after a hole tore open a plane carrying…
Cracks have been discovered in three more Boeing 737s operated by Southwest Airlines, the company has said. The Texas-based carrier is conducting checks on 79 of its Boeing 737-300 fleet…
Garuda Indonesia and GE Capital Aviation Service (GECAS) today announced the signing of and operating lease for six Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft, and three CFM56-7B engines.…
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) considering changing its order for the Boeing 737-800 for the larger 737-900ER model. Bernama reported Boeing Commercial Airplanes' Senior Sales Director, Paul…
Indonesia's Transportation Ministry has announced a ban on all wet landings for Boeing 737-900 aircraft at Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport at Pekanbaru, Sumatra. Local news portal,…
Garuda Indonesia and RBS Aviation Capital today announced operating leasing arrangements for four Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft. The first two aircraft have already been delivered…
Qantas has put a new Boeing 737-800 aircraft into service and announced it will be named in honour of Sir Edmund Hillary, the New Zealand mountaineer and explorer.A further two new…
Boeing delivered 737-800s to Japan Airlines (JAL) and Norwegian Air Shuttle last week. In sale leaseback arrangements, both carriers immediately assigned the aircraft - one 737-800…
A Qantas Boeing 737-400 suffered a cabin depressurisation following a problem with one of its air conditioning system. The carrier said that oxygen masks were deployed as the pilot descended…
China's Shandong Airlines has signed a deal to purchase 15 Boeing 737-800 aircraft, in an order worth approximately US$1.35 billion at list prices. Xinhua reported the airline's…
Indonesian carrier, Riau Air, has launched services using its new Boeing 737-500 aircraft. Malaysian news agency Bernama reported that the plane carried passengers across the…
CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT), and Boeing (NYSE: BA) today announced that CIT Aerospace placed an order for 38 Next-Generation 737 airplanes and purchase rights for seven additional…
Boeing (NYSE:BA) announced today its production rate for the Next-Generation 737 program will increase to 38 airplanes per month in the second quarter of 2013. This decision comes just…
SEATTLE, June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) today announced a second production rate increase on the Next-Generation 737 program, taking the rate from the…
flydubaihas taken delivery of its ninth Boeing 737-800NG. The brand new aircraft hasgone straight into service and is operating the airline's latest route - Dubaito Istanbul. The…
Boeing has said that replacing the engines on its existing narrow-body planes with more fuel-efficient versions may not be economically viable. The new engines have been found to increase…
Thursday 1 April 2010, Brisbane, Australia: Virgin Blue Group confirms it has just formally signed an agreement with aircraft manufacturer Boeing, for up to 105 brand new 737…
A Lion Air passenger plane suffered a burst tyre after landing at Hassanudin Airport in Makassar, Sulawesi, on Wednesday. The Jakarta Post reported that the Boeing 737-900ER jet…
SEATTLE, March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) recently prepared a new GOL Airlines 737-800 for Boeing's first-ever application of a chrome-free primer to a single-aisle…
11 March, 2010 - Another birthday, another Christmas, another special event - and with each occurrence, that never ending dilemma. What new, different and exciting…
Korean low-cost carrier, Eastar Jet, has taken delivery of a Boeing 737-700, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The plane was leased by AWAS, and will…
SEATTLE, March 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Turkish Airlines have finalized an order for 20 Next-Generation 737 airplanes. The order includes 10 737-800s and 10…
SEATTLE, March 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Dushanbe, Tajikistan-based Somon Air today announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-900ERs (Extended Range).…
SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Garuda Indonesia is leveraging the 2010 Singapore Airshow this week to spotlight its new livery and interior decor, using a Boeing…
SEATTLE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines today announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $767 million at list…
SEATTLE, Jan. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Ethiopian Airlines today announced an order for 10 Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $767 million at list…
SEATTLE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Air Austral announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $152 million at list prices.The…
SEATTLE, Dec. 23, 2009 - Boeing delivered four Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes to Lion Air in December. The new jetliners will be deployed to increase…
SEATTLE, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA) and Air Austral announced an order for two Next-Generation 737-800s. The order is valued at $152 million at list prices.The…
Aerolineas Argentinas and Austral said goodbye to their Boeing 737/200 and will ground them after having flown for almost 40 years.On November 15th at 7:10pm the last commercial flight…
Within the framework of its investment plan, which stipulates the addition of twelve new aircraft to the Company's fleet, Aerolineas Argentinas will present its eighth Boeing…
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 16, 2009 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Goodrich Corporation's (NYSE:GR) Aircraft Wheels and Brakes business has been selected by flydubai to supply wheels…
SEATTLE, Sept. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE:BA)today confirmed an order for three Next-Generation 737s byTurkmenistan's national flag carrier Turkmenistan Airlines. The…
DAE Capital, the aircraft leasing and financial business arm of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), has delivered first Boeing 737-800 Next-Generation aircraft to Garuda Indonesia.…
A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-300 was forced to make an emergency landing after a hole was blown in the aircraft's fuselage, causing loss of cabin pressure. None of the 126 passengers…
Jet Airways Konnect will add two more Boeing 737 aircraft, to be deployed on sectors connecting Mumbai with Rajkot and Bengaluru with daily flights, commencing 7 July. Following…
Pakistan's Shaheen Air International has taken delivery of the second of seven Boeing 737-200 aircraft leased from UAE-based KAL Aviation. All seven aircraft were last operated by Nationwide…
OzJet Airlines has confirmed plans to suspend operating its Boeing 737 fleet from Perth. A spokesperson for the airline said the primary reason for OzJet Airlines to suspend the operation of…
The aircraftcomes from GECAS' existing order book with Boeing and is one of 13 aircraftGECAS currently leases to the airline. Xiamen Airlines, based in Xiamen,…
Boeing has announced that seven airlines, including three from Asia, will be the first to incorporate the new 737 Boeing Sky Interior starting in late 2010. The interior features…
Boeing has celebrated the delivery of the 6,000th 737. The milestone aircraft was delivered to International Lease Finance Corp (ILFC) which will lease it to Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA.…
Pakistan-based Shaheen Air has received thefirst of seven Boeing 737-200 aircraft, which it has leased from UAE-based KALAviation.The Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported that…
Air India Express has inducted another Boeing 737-800 aircraft into its fleet, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation reported. The low-cost carrier now operates 21 aircraft, and will use this…
Russian carrier S7 Airlines has completed that delivery of one more Boeing 737-800NG. S7 - the former Siberian Airlines - is expected to operate the new aircraft on domestic…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be deploying the modern, more economical Boeing 737-700 on its European routes. KLM's first new Boeing 737-700 touched down at Amsterdam's Schiphol,…
The airplane will be used by the airline to expand its service with new destinations throughout South and Southeast Asia. Boeing launched the 737-900ER programme in July 2005 when Lion Air…
Turkmenistan Airlines has confirmed an order for three Next-Generation 737s. Boeing said order for two 737-900ERs and one 737-700 is worth approximately US$221 million at list…
UAE-based RAK Airways, has ordered four Next Generation Boeing 737-800s with purchase rights on additional two airplanes. The carrier is one of the first in the UAE to buy the…
Boeing has confirmed that Indonesia's Lion Air has placed an order for 22 Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) airplanes. Valued at more than US$1.7 billion at current list…
The Ministry of Civil Aviation in India has expressed concern over the rising need for new planes to meet the needs of the country’s largest airlines.
Jyotiraditya Scindia said on…
The global geotourism market size is expected to be worth USD 737 billion by 2023. In the long-term, geotourism is estimated to reach around USD 1,258.9 billion by 2033.
Norwegian Cruise Line, Norwegian Spirit, will spend her third season in Australia, with a brand-new local route between Sydney and Bali.
During the 2024/25 season, Norwegian Cruise…
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…
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.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its Group Company, SOTC Travel’s consumer insights reveal that while Europe continues to see strong demand, consumers are often faced with challenges of super…
TUI pilot Amy Bannister is calling on women considering joining the aviation industry to give it a go to mark this International Women’s Day, March 8, as TUI launches its Multi-Crew Pilot…
Thailand-based ONYX Hospitality Group will be at ITB Berlin 2023 this week to share its aggressive expansion plans and optimistic revenue target for 2023, conveying its full confidence in…
Rex Express Holdings Limited (Rex) reported a loss of $16.5 million after taxes for the six months ending on December 31, 2022. This is a 55% improvement over the same time last year.…
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…
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…
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…
With a gorgeous beach front location south of Hoi An and Danang, Hoiana Resort & Golf brings together centuries-old tradition and sophisticated elegance in one irresistible destination.
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…
APT & Travelmarvel have launched their 2024 European River Cruising and Small Ship programmes, featuring nine luxury APT itineraries and eight flexible Travelmarvel sailings.
Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing
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.
MGallery Hotel Collection, a one-of-a-kind global collection of hotels where captivating stories are lived and shared, announced the launch of Stories that Stay, an inspired brand campaign…
BCD Travel has expanded its agreement with Amadeus as the forward-looking travel management company (TMC) refines its global technology approach to best capitalize on opportunities in the…
Japan National Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office (JNTO KL) shares useful updates about Japan's international airports, which are sure to delight Malaysians who are dreaming about…
Hawaii, Oregon, and New York are the most vegan-obsessed states in America.
Research conducted by health and fitness experts at Total Shape used Google search data to…
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.
With around 195 countries in the world, there are an endless amount of cuisines to indulge your taste buds in! I'm sure most travel and food lovers will agree that there is no better…
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…
Turtle Creek, Dallas, is where the Rosewood story began. A peaceful, walkable neighborhood surrounded by grand parks and close to Dallas’s most celebrated sites, it’s not only one of the…
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The Indonesian Tourism Minister knows that SMEs MATTER! The World Tourism Network just announced…
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…
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, announces the return of some of its favourite Beach Destinations for the summer season of 2023, as the airline also adds the new…
American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing its biggest-ever summer schedule to and from London Heathrow (LHR), operating 26 daily flights starting…
Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year. With a total of 1,078 gross…
More and more workers have come to appreciate the flexibility of working remotely, and many have taken the opportunity to explore new parts of the world! Governments have noticed the…
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airlines will commence operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad on 19 February 2023. The Airline will operate 4 Weekly non-stop flights from its hub…
Gong Xi Fa Cai! Rejoice in the reunions and usher in the Lunar New Year with auspicious celebrations at Hua Ting Restaurant, The Orchard Cafe and Bar Intermezzo or takeaway gourmet goodies…
Three Mexican airports, Culiacán International, Mazatlán International (MZT), and Los Mochis International (LMM) were closed.
Shots fired on AeroMexico flight about to take off for Mexico…
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly…
FlyDubai Airlines plans to operate an additional ten flights on the Astana-Dubai and Almaty-Dubai routes from Dec. 29 to Jan. 14 next year, reported the press service of the Kazakh Ministry…
Dubai-based flydubai announced that it has enabled more than 130,000 football fans to travel conveniently to take part in the biggest football tournament in the world.
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has unveiled a special livery on two of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to celebrate the Argentina national football team’s victory in the final of the World…
Air India is reportedly pursuing talks with Boeing and Airbus as the newly privatised airline wants to modernise its fleet.
According to Reuters, the India-based airline is close to…
TUI Airline launches its new Multi-Crew Pilot Licence (MPL) Cadet programme in the UK. With 30 spaces available in the first year, the new scheme will train pilots over an 18-month period.
The Dubai-based carrier will start its operations to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023 with a daily service. flydubai grows its network to 114 destinations supported by a fleet of 71 Boeing…
Fortescue and ATCO Australia have opened Western Australia’s first green hydrogen refuelling station at ATCO’s Clean Energy Innovation Hub in the Perth metropolitan area.
UNWTO and the Comunidad de Madrid have reunited 18 experts from all around the world to share ideas, debate and explore the challenges and trends of cultural tourism.
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet, celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore.
Nobu Hospitality, the fastest growing luxury lifestyle brand, and Aldar Properties (PJSC), one of the real estate developers and managers in the UAE, announce plans to create the Nobu Hotel,…
“Inspiring Neighbourhood Spirit” and connecting guests to each of Shama’s distinct neighbourhoods, Shama launches Shama Social Club, an essential fabric of Shama’s portfolio proposition…
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…
Over 15 lakh foreigners, including 4.29 lakh US nationals and 2.4 lakh Bangladeshis, had visited India last year when the country was on an extended period of coronavirus restrictions and…
The branding features a 9-metre long Boeing 777-9 scaled model aircraft, placed above a 12-metre LED screen to highlight Qatar Airways’ products, services, destinations, and marketing…
The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 is officially underway and Qatar Airways, as the official airline of the journey, is marking the month-long tournament with special football-themed experiences…
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has unveiled a special livery on two of its latest Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft as part of its regional partnership with the Argentine Football Association…
With the relaxation of government travel advisories and an end to the local protests seen earlier in 2022, Sri Lanka is once again a safe, open and welcoming environment for visitors.…
Faern, a collection of lifestyle alpine resorts in Switzerland are set to open two new properties; Faern Arosa Altein and Faern Crans-Montana Valaisia this December.
New data in AIIB’s Asian Infrastructure Finance 2022 report reveals scale of state capacity and collective global effort needed to accelerate net zero transition.
Rex turned a profit in September for the first time since commencing operations in February 2022.
Rex’s domestic aircraft network had increases in passenger numbers of 60%, 34%, and…
A new festival coming to Seattle this autumn, Cloudbreak is a true celebration of the city's vibrant music venues. Taking place from 3-23 November, the once-in-a-lifetime festival is a…
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with Boeing Co. and Airbus SE regarding orders for about 80 jets, the first aircraft purchases for the new national airline, RIA.
TD spoke to Paul Wilson, executive vice president, Cross Hotels & Resorts, who oversees both commercial and operations for hotel management company, about the changes the company are…
Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand representing more than 650 hotels, resorts, and residences across 80 countries, welcomed 14 new member properties to…
Beginning October 21, Princess Cruises is lifting its Covid-19 protocols, meaning there are no longer vaccination or testing requirements on most voyages. Guests sailing with Princess…
Andaz Pattaya Jomtien Beach, Hyatt’s inaugural Andaz-branded luxury and lifestyle resort in Thailand, has unveiled its highly skilled and experienced executive management team ahead of…
The Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX) 2022 tallied a record-breaking PHP 172,602,851.00 business sales leads in just two days, according to data from the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB)…
ARTOTEL Group in collaboration with PT Selat Niagatama inaugurated the opening of the newest hotel in South Jakarta, namely ARTOTEL Casa Kuningan on 20 October 2022.
IndiGo is working on expanding its domestic flight network in India, and moving towards the goal, the company has added eight more flights on various routes in its winter 2022 timetable.
With 28 bedrooms and suites, seven treatment rooms and the most stunning gin garden, the property has been an ideal weekend gateway for the UK travellers
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that ‘Unlocking Value Creation by Putting the Customer First’ will be the theme of the 2022 World Passenger Symposium (WPS)
The Great Southern has enhanced its coastal journey with new Off Train Experiences in the Grampians for guests travelling between Adelaide and Brisbane
Celebrate this upcoming holiday season by giving your family and friends the gift of a lifetime with FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 complete travel packages exclusively from Qatar Airways
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, under Dusit International, has become the first hotel chains in Thailand to offer 100% organic rice across its entire portfolio of properties nationwide.
Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) report finds that global tourism arrivals will increase by 30% in 2023, following growth of 60% in 2022, but will remain below pre-pandemic levels.
Leisure Hotels Group (LHG) is offering an ethereal experience of Dev Deepawali and other significant religious extended Diwali rituals & festivities at The Bedzzz in Varanasi on 7th…
The Spanish authorities have announced that the country will no longer apply Coronavirus entry rules for travellers from non-European Union/Schengen Area countries.
Accor unveils a captivating boutique hotel in Seoul with the opening of Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador. Designed to highlight an array of unique stories, South Korea’s first hotel in…
Pimalai Resort & Spa is reinforcing its commitment to conservation by helping to release endangered sea turtles and millions of crabs back into the Andaman Sea.
Tripadvisor announces the launch of The Wanderer, a franchised limited series, now available through Prime Video in multiple markets including the U.S. and U.K.
Gaurav Bhatnagar, Co-Founder of TBO.COM, the travel distribution platform, has joined the Executive Committee of the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC).
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has announced the programme for its 2022 Annual Summit set to take place from 25-27 October 2022 in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE.
GoJet Airlines announced the launch of a Direct-Entry Captain Path to United Airlines that will offer highly qualified Direct Entry Captain candidates the best overall package in terms of…
The Dubai-based airline launches its redesigned and enhanced booking portal, providing its travel trade partners with a more seamless and user-friendly experience.
Destinations around the world are reporting significant advances in sustainable tourism, with timely evidence and analytics serving as key tools for transformation as the sector’s recovery…
Hyatt Hotels Corporationhas announced the opening of Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu, which marks the debut of Hyatt's rapidly growing lifestyle brand in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.
ATM introduces a ‘Best Stand Build Incorporating Sustainability Initiatives’ for the 2023 annual exhibitor awards to recognise exhibitors that have made exceptional efforts to reduce their…
Back by popular demand, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi is welcoming ladies only to a special Spooky edition of ‘Women of Warner’ on 26 October, from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM.
In 2021, 3.3 million private flights took off around the world, the most the industry has experienced to date and 7% higher than the industry’s previous boom in 2019.
Radisson Hotel Group has announced its new Radisson Rewards loyalty program which will open doors for guests to enjoy valuable and exclusive benefits faster, with VIP members advancing to…
Located on the southern coast of Indonesia’s island of Lombok, Pullman Lombok Mandalika Beach Resort is now open, providing travellers with an energising destination to recharge and…
After much anticipation, consumers can now get a glimpse of the world’s first car-powered hotel, as Hotel Hyundai opens its doors, offering the most unique off grid experience of 2022.
The 2022 Philippine Travel Exchange (PHITEX), touted as the country’s biggest government-organized business-to-business (B2B) travel trade event in the country, kicks off as a hybrid…
Norwegian Cruise Line and its parent company are adopting green methanol as their prefered decarbonization strategy. While Carnival Corporation, MSC Cruises, and Royal Caribbean Group…
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India’s (HRAWI) 19th Regional Convention in Nashik concluded recently with the participation of various stakeholders from the industry
The USA Cheese Guild, the centre for cheese excellence and knowledge, will host 12 USA Cheese Specialists in Dubai later this month as part of a competition to crown one of the experts, ‘The…
New report from GBTA and Deem examines the balance between employee travel satisfaction and corporate cost and policy objectives, and the role innovation can play.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce has revealed that New York is more likely than London to be the initial destination for nonstop flights departing from Australia’s east coast as part of Project…
Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft enter LOT's fleet to operate short- and medium-haul flights. All the aircrafts will be picked up by the carrier as early as in October.
China has certified the COMAC C919, China’s home-grown passenger jet to compete with the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 family of aircraft.
A photo posted by China Aviation Review on 29…
LOT Polish Airlines is planning to fuel its aircraft with sustainably produced kerosene. Therefore, Poland’s national flag carrier has now signed a cooperation agreement with Polish…
The three largest airlines in China have made orders for around 300 brand new Airbus planes, giving the European company a significant foothold in the Chinese market.
China Southern,…
Nestled in the heart of Shangri-La, Yunnan Province, between the rolling hills of the ancient city of Dukezong, the newest hotel addition to LUX* Tea Horse Road China - LUX* Tea Horse Road…
Another setback has emerged in the launch of Australia’s new ultra-low-cost airline Bonza.
There is still some ambiguity about when Bonza will take off because the budget airline is…
If anyone deserves a summer after the rollercoaster that has been the last two years, it’s your children. For the average child, the coronavirus pandemic served as a massive disruption…
The airline, which previously recorded a full-year after-tax loss of $46 million on revenue of $319 million, has credited its successful turnaround to the high volume of passengers…
The energy price shock and recession will delay a post-Covid recovery this winter and through next year, Ryanair’s Chief Executive, Michael O’Leary, has warned. But in spite of this…
Korean Air will launch its inaugural flight to Budapest, Hungary from 3 October. It will resume its routes to the United Arab Emirates and Thailand, which have been suspended since March…
Designed by award-winning architectural and interior design firm, Denniston, under the supervision and leadership of Jean-Michel Gathy, Aman New York has opened to welcome guests in…
Bonza has announced that the name of its first brand-new plane will be “Shazza,” the Australian short form of Sharon.
Earlier this month, the budget airline put out a request for…
According to the aviation news site Aviation Herald, two Ethiopian Airlines pilots fell asleep and missed their landing while flying from Sudan to Ethiopia last Monday.
The passenger…
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is offering discounts of up to 20% off on Business and Economy Class fares on selected international destinations.
In the new tourism policy that is being drafted, tourism in Uttar Pradesh will get an industry status. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given his consent to the proposal.
Malaysia Airlines has decided to upgrade its fleet of A330 jets to the most recent A330neo type, promising passengers a more modern and pleasant experience on flights from Australia to…
The airline has increased frequencies between Muscat and Trabzon from 3 weekly flights to 5 weekly flights, and between Muscat and Istanbul from 7 weekly flights to 8 weekly flights.
Norwegian Prima will be the first major cruise ship christened in Iceland, commencing her eight-day inaugural voyage in the Icelandic capital of Reykjavik
Etihad Airways published its financial and operational results for the first half of 2022, including a record-breaking core operating profit of US$ 296 million (H1 2021: loss of US$ 392…
As early as 2024, Rex will test the use of planes with retrofitted electric engines on short regional flights of less than an hour.
With this new idea, Rex might have Australians…
Bonza’s first plane landed at Sunshine Coast Airport, a massive regional win.
Sunshine Coast Airport was awarded the nation’s first Bonza base and head office location in…
We were looking for a four-day hideaway - a memorable island getaway with easy access to Bangkok to chill. We had heard much about this lovely little island but had never visited. This was…
The summertime is synonymous with the travel season. Before departing for their destination, tourists frequently assess a variety of health and physical safety precautions; however, only a…
When you fly, do you have a favorite aircraft? Do you hope upon hope that your next trip will place you in your most memorable passenger jet liner in the sky? Would you go so far as to pay a…
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe -
Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
Chief Regenerative Officer of Selo Group, Piet Van Zyl talks about the indispensable role of regenerative practices on the hospitality sector and how sustainability checks the negative…
The return of the superjumbo to India is part of SIA’s larger effort to progressively bring frequency and capacity back to pre-Covid levels in the coming months
In a strong sign of post-pandemic recovery in international air transport, the low-cost airline Ryanair aims to attract pilots to support its growth across Europe
Meet Captain Zephina Khanam Mohd Jasbir Khan, Captain Zephina is a commercial pilot in Malaysia who only found her passion and drive after a teacher told her to ‘be realistic’ when she…
Foreign sanctions could lead to the Russian government deciding to nationalise all of its Boeing and Airbus planes to prevent them from returning to their lessors; the Ministry of Transport…
Expedia Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts have announced that Expedia Group is now a preferred redistributor of IHG Hotels & Resort properties’ wholesale rates through Expedia Group’s…
Federal safety officials said they will keep the authority to approve Boeing 787 planes for flight rather than hand it back to the aircraft manufacturer, which has been unable to deliver any…
New data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows the UK’s Travel & Tourism sector is recovering, with the country’s GDP predicted to rise to £192 billion, just 19% below…
After buying Virgin Australia out of voluntary administration in November 2020, private equity firm Bain Capital is reportedly planning to list the company on Australia’s stock exchange in…
As news that Singapore is slowly bringing back its Vaccinated Travel Lanes, starting with Malaysia, the country is easing its testing requirements to lure more travellers.
Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island…
Newly established and headquartered in Hong Kong, Greater Bay Airlines is taking the next step in its growth strategy after obtaining its AOC (Air Operator’s Certificate) in October last…
To welcome travellers back in Cambodia, Accor has launched its ‘For the Love of Captivating Cambodia’ campaign with guests rewarded with special credits that can be redeemed for meals,…
A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed 205,000 travel jobs across the UK predicted to remain unfilled by the end of this year
Aircraft deliveries have been delayed due to the pandemic, but there’s still something exciting in store for travellers who enjoy trying out new aircraft.
Singapore Airlines has launched new economy and business class cabins, which will be introduced on the airline’s Boeing 737-8 fleet in the coming weeks.
The Queensland government has renewed its contract with Qantas to continue serving the northern Queensland communities of Longreach, Barcaldine, and Blackall for another five years.
Dubai Airshow 2021 was officially the biggest edition of the event since it first began in 1989, with an incredible USD 78 billion worth of deals announced during the week
Bonza, Australia’s new start-up airline, set to fly in early 2022, has received thousands of entries from Australians outlining their top travel destinations.
Virgin Australia said on Thursday that it would add seven additional Boeing Co 737 NG aircraft to its fleet, practically returning it to pre-pandemic levels, to achieve a one-third share of…
Sir Tim Clark, president of Emirates, has said the Gulf airline might consider speeding deliveries of Airbus SE A350 planes if Boeing Co. fails to deliver the rival 777X model on time.
Rex Airlines is expanding beyond regional flights, adding Brisbane to its domestic network as the independent airline pursues Australia’s so-called “Golden Triangle.”
Andrew Bate, CEO of Safely, talks about how continued uncertainty around travel restrictions and high vacation rental demand will impact travel choices this year
With a vision to transform the tourism in Oman in accordance with Oman Vision 2040, Oman Tourism Development Company (Omran Group) has revealed the masterplan and brand identity of ‘Yiti’ -…
Next-generation business class and economy class seats are being trialled on Virgin Australia’s domestic Boeing 737 aircraft, with two planes being outfitted with the new seats to gather…
In light of the current COVID-19 situation, the recommendations and activities mentioned in this article are for the purpose of possible future holidays. Please always refer to local…
Research by leading UK Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) platform and the first BNPL travel agent, Butter, reveals that global hotel prices are on the rise as demand surges after most travel…
If you’re looking for the perfect family vacation destination with plenty of things to do, places to eat and affordable accommodation, where should you head to
Travel Forward, the global event for travel technology co-located with WTM London, has revealed the line-up for this year’s conference programme which features one of the travel industry’s…
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
The cities of the Philippines offer fun and unique activities that can be toured in a single day, with a cosmopolitan vibe that is complemented perfectly by the warmth of the Filipino…
Bonza promises to be the independent low-cost airline that many Australian consumers have wished for. Still, some are sceptical that the market can support another operator.
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a multi-billion-dollar order for over 100 new aircraft to replace its ageing domestic fleet and new long-haul aircraft to fly nonstop to London and New York.
"Bonza" will be Australia's sole independent low-cost airline specialising in regional leisure destinations, with a fleet of Boeing 737 MAX 8 jets equipped with all-economy seats.
Global destination management company, Discova, has announced the appointment of Adam O’Keefe as the new Global Marketing Manager. Adam is stepping into the role from October 11 and will be…
According to Boeing's estimates, Chinese airlines will require 8,700 new planes worth $1.47 trillion by 2040 to keep up with the country's growing commercial air travel demand.
Following an extension of lockdown for greater Sydney and regional New South Wales (NSW), Regional Express (Rex) will extend its suspension of domestic services and stand-down period for…
A report on Reuters on Sunday stated that Oman Air had decided to apply for membership in the Oneworld Alliance, whose chairman currently is Akbar Al Baker, CEO of Qatar Airways.
There will be daily flights from Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane to Fiji's Nadi Airport in late December, with Virgin Australia joining the list of airlines planning to restart foreign…
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline to operate direct air links to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana from the United Arab Emirates
Cash-strapped Thai Airways International (THAI) is selling three aeroplanes and a flight simulator as part of its financial restructuring efforts and ongoing efforts to modernise its ageing…
Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), has launched a new ‘Creatourism’ programme, aiming to promote art, culture and heritage in various development projects and hotels of the group
QantasLink will soon offer all passengers complimentary in-flight entertainment options for the first time, as the regional carrier begins to roll out access through the new Qantas…
Regional Express has postponed the delivery of four additional jet aircraft to fly between major cities, citing the travel industry as too volatile to continue its domestic market expansion…
Rex has announced it will stand down staff and lose more money in fiscal 2021 than previously expected as a result of COVID lockdowns in Australia’s biggest states, NSW and Vic.
SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels & Rooms has shortlisted JP Morgan, Kotak Mahindra Capital and Citi for its more than USD 1.2 billion initial public offering in India
A 22-year-old passenger of Frontier Airlines is facing three misdemeanour charges for battery after he allegedly groped and assaulted flight attendants while the plane was in the air.
Regional Express is considering legal action to combat what it believes is capacity dumping and predatory pricing by Qantas on the carrier's now grounded domestic routes and core regional…
OYO has announced ‘Samarthan by OYO’, which includes several welfare benefits for the families of hotel partners and home-owners, deceased due to COVID-19
The successor to bankrupt Italian flag-carrier Alitalia faces an uphill battle to establish itself after low-cost rivals took advantage of the pandemic and a long restructuring process to…
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, operated two regularly scheduled passenger flights with fully vaccinated crews to two separate domestic destinations in the Sultanate…
There are a whole lot of people travelling these days in the U.S. Airports are packed, flights are packed. And the speedy return of domestic travel has many airlines scrambling to bring back…
ANA will begin using Face Express – an innovative facial recognition technology – to improve the customer experience and streamline the boarding process starting from 19 July
Flight attendants onboard an American Airlines flight are facing criticism for their unusual method of dealing with an unruly passenger after a video emerged of them duct-taping a woman to…
Kouri Island, in Japan’s subtropical southern prefecture of Okinawa, has welcomed the opening of two new luxury properties: Away Okinawa Kouri Island Resort and LOISIR Terrace & Villas…
As COVID-19 grounded international travel, commercial airlines knew they would have a turbulent time ahead, and as restrictions continue, the situation is still up in the air.
Quarter of travellers (23%) will book an overseas holiday this summer, now that the self-isolation period for fully-vaccinated holidaymakers returning from amber destinations has been cut
As international borders gradually begin to reopen, the global travel industry is rapidly embracing breakthrough data solution that enables travel agents and corporations to help their…
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has introduced a gamut of new features within its trains segment to offer more choices, flexibility and convenience to customers when booking a train journey on the platform
Ian Chinn, regional director of sales for IDeaS Revenue Solutions talks about how travel and leisure segment continues to make up the majority share of occupancy and improving levels of…
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, appearing on national television this Sunday morning on CBS’ ‘Face The Nation,’ voiced optimism over everything from the return of business travel to the…
Spain has now toppled the UK staycation from its top spot with 29% of bookings, the UK is 12% of bookings and Greece remains at 8% of all summer holiday bookings made
United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…
American Airlines has taken the pandemic as an opportunity to re-emerge as the world's largest airline, a title it has traded back and forth with competitors during the last few years as…
Garuda Indonesia has shed more light on its operating circumstances, including on the skeletal fleet it is operating amid the coronavirus pandemic, as well as measures taken to cut costs.
Road trips are the ultimate way to unearth South Australia’s natural wonders, and there’s no better place to gear up than the vineyard city of Adelaide. Empower your clients to embrace the…
Rex said on Wednesday (9 June) that it is now forecasting a full-year loss of A$15 million due to ongoing lockdowns in various parts of Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.
New research released by Collinson’s Priority Pass has revealed that pre-pandemic frequent flyers are ready to get back on a plane, claiming they expect to fly nearly six times in the next…
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Adelaide SkyCity recently hosted the 12th AHICE (Australasian Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition) with leading industry experts at the most prestigious hotel conference in…
After the federal budget released last week and the shifting projection of the opening of the international border, Virgin Australia also announced changes to its short-haul international.
Adelaide will be the home base of five Embraer E190 aircraft as Qantas continues to boost domestic flights in response to growing leisure and corporate travel demand.
Virgin Australia lost AUD3.1 billion last year and remains saddled with AUD1.2 billion of debt it carried into administration, according to filings with the corporate regulator.
WTTC said the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis has had a devastating impact on the travel and tourism and that clear rules and a protocol to restart international mobility will be crucial to…
Last month, the Australian Government announced a $1.2 billion tourism support package which included 800,000 half-price airfares, helping a record number of Australians enjoy a holiday at…
To mark Earth Day today on 22 April, Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) is celebrating the conservation of a favourite local aquatic mammal, the dugong, which is the subject of an…
Virgin Australia Group has announced fast-tracked plans to acquire new aircraft, create more frontline jobs and grow its network to further support domestic tourism.
Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…
Regional Express is poised to break Qantas' current monopoly on the Sydney-Canberra route with the launch of its own flights to the capital city starting 19 April.
Australia’s big three airlines have released some really cheap fares as part of the federal government 1.2 Billion push to kick start the battered tourism industry.
As Taiwan has now introduced its first travel bubble in the COVID era, China Airlines has begun to fly to Palau under the Taiwan-Palau Travel Bubble agreement this April
UAE has given the green light for a new multi-entry tourist visa for all nationalities, the latest in a string of visa updates which makes the country easier to enter and live in
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism have signed an agreement with Qurm Stone Development for developing a tourism project in Muscat at an investment of USD 155 million
SpiceJet has announced 66 new domestic flights, including five additional non-stop ones from Pune to Darbhanga, Durgapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Varanasi from March 28 to meet the increasing…
Dubai Tourism has highlighted the robust new safety measures deployed across sectors and new initiatives taken to further enhance the city’s position as a safe destination for global…
Tourism and wildlife cabinet secretary Najib Balala has urged tourism providers to expand their products offering to deliver unique, authentic Kenyan travel experiences to travellers
With its first Sydney-Melbourne flights barely three weeks away, Regional Express is showing just how heated competition could get on Australia's most popular route.
Emirates has announced that it will be resuming passenger flights from London Heathrow and Manchester to Dubai from today February 2, just a few days after services were suspended…
As the travel industry is busy getting back on its feet, Travel Daily Media caught up with Damian Perry, managing director of Asia Pacific Region at Hurtigruten
The UK government has taken the urgent decision to ban travel to the UK from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to prevent the spread of the new variant originally identified in South Africa…
Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection and U By Uniworld is planning to introduce new ships for 2021 as well as restarting holiday planning again with introduction of itineraries this…
The latest data analysis produced by YouGov for Reed Exhibitions, the organiser of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), has revealed that 46% of luxury travellers in the Middle East, are planning to…
Foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) into Thailand plunged to the lowest level in at least 12 years after the country closed its borders to contain the coronavirus outbreak
After no new COVID-19 cases, Australia reopened its travel bubble with New Zealand on 31 January to mark the resumption of the only international arrivals into Australia
Widely known as the creator of the Travel Industrial Revolution, Vinod Kelwani bagged the "Business Leadership Award" at Indian Achievers’ Award 2020-2021 in recognition of outstanding and…
Trying to persuade travellers to beyond social influence and urging them to stop mimicking photos they see online and share something new instead, New Zealand has now unveiled a new tourism…
The Indian government has extended the ban on international commercial flights till 28 February, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular
With high demand for staycations, Visit Jersey has created a new marketing campaign titled ‘Restore Your Balance’, to raise awareness of the destination’s varied product
Despite the sharp reduction in flying during 2020 because of travel restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, fatal losses for the last 12 months were just as high as in some recent…
Holiday Extras has predicted which locations will be top of the bucket-list as holidaymakers navigate the first year of travel post-Brexit, alongside coronavirus
The Paris Airshow has been cancelled for the first time since Second World War, raising questions about the speed of the aerospace industry’s recovery from the COVID-19 crisis
Hilton’s vice-president of operations in Southeast Asia, Paul Hutton, catches up with Travel Daily Media about overseeing forty-three hotels across nine markets and driving the brand's…
Air travel in the US hit the highest level since mid-March following the recent Thanksgiving holiday amid the Covid-19 pandemic, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said
Oman is resuming to grant tourist visas to people visiting on trips arranged by hotels and travel companies, after they were suspended due to the coronavirus pandemic
The continued unrest of the spread of Covid-19 around the world is continuing to force airlines to make cuts and implement changes to their business models in order to continue fighting the…
With Coronavirus cases continuing to spike in America and abroad, US travelers are itching to hit the road and travel but remain grounded due to various restrictions worldwide.
Looking for a space to host an intimate team dinner, awards ceremony, private pool party or a night out to mark a momentous occasion? There’s a new option in Bangkok. Luxury hotel 137…
WheelTug has debuted its innovative electric aircraft taxi system with a demonstration, held at Memphis International Airport, and Zoomed all over the world reports London based Malcolm…
India is set to support the expansion of Hanimaadhoo International Airport located in the northern part of the Maldives. An Airports Authority of India (AAI) team visited the Maldives…
Tom Jenkins is the CEO of the European Tour Operator Association (ETOA) and one of the most outspoken personalities on the globe when it comes to travel, tourism, and the economy in Europe…
Airline passenger rights group FlyersRights.org submitted a letter to US Congress to ask for transparency from the FAA and Boeing in their quest to address the 737 MAX’s deadly flaws and…
Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said it was raining heavily when pilots of the Boeing 737 plane from Dubai tried to land. According to reports, the plane…
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has launched its Count on Us initiative in every property worldwide to build confidence among guests and to support Wyndham hotel partners as they prepare to…
Virgin Australia will be the first airline to depart on Brisbane’s new runway when it officially opens on 12 July 2020. After eight years of construction and five decades of planning,…
In one of the biggest single bets on the airline industry since it was completely devastated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Bain Capital has agreed to buy collapsed Virgin…
We are aware of the benefits of sunlight such as boosting one’s immune system and improving one’s mental health that is why it is recommended to get a few minutes of sunshine daily.
airBaltic has reported that when compared to the first full week of May, the number of new bookings made on airBaltic flights last week increased by nearly 500%. In total, passengers…
Korean Air will operate 32 of its 110 international routes throughout the month of June as its international flights will operate at 20% capacity compared to planned operations.
It…
A new and unique film now commemorates Kristian Bing for the achievements he performed especially in the Nordfjord region over 100 years ago. Visit Nordfjord has now released a short…
Many of us wonder what travelling would be like after the lockdown. It has been over a month since some nations imposed a shutdown that made us live like a recluse and I imagine that our…
THAI Airways International is introducing its THAI Catering chefs signature meal box menu for home delivery. The ‘premium menu meal box’ menu created by THAI Catering’s chefs could be a…
Chinese tourists may not return soon as a second wave of the outbreak is hitting many key areas, while tour agents in Europe are bypassing summer vacations and starting to offer winter…
flydubai’s grounded fleet has been undergoing a thorough scheduled maintenance programme following the announcement from the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority…
flydubai has allocated six next-generation Boeing 737-800 aircraft to operate as all-cargo flights to enable the movement of essential goods across its network and beyond.
This…
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air has announced that it will be grounding planes and suspending all passenger services to and from Muscat, until further notice, as of midday, Sunday 29 March…
The total revenues of Omani hotels in the three-to-five-star category fell by 9.2% to OMR 20.64 million (USD 53.4 million) until the end of January compared to OMR 22.74 million (USD…
Amid the enhanced community quarantine to the whole island of Luzon, the Philippines opened its PHP 27.1 billion (USD 524 million) “war chest” to combat the COVID-19 and PHP 14bn (USD 271m)…
Data provided by Google’s Insight team has revealed that search queries relating to Coronavirus have reached an all-time high, and while death rates are relatively lower, online interest in…
Accor has unveiled the second ibis Styles in Vietnam, bringing the brand’s vibrancy to the heart of Vung Tau with the opening of ibis Styles Vung Tau. Overlooking Vung Tau’s long sandy…
From August 2019 to January 2020, 22 new Members joined ABTA, The Travel Association, including four dual Members, two retail Members and 16 trading solely as a Principal; in addition, 14…
Travel search engine Kayak has launched its Travel Hacker guide, detailing the top 10 destinations to travel solo, wallet-friendly trips and the best under-the-radar locations for…
The UK’s hospitality sector is delivering continued apprenticeship growth, bucking the national trend in other sectors. Speaking at the Hospitality Apprenticeship Showcase in Parliament,…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled its latest global passenger results, covering all of 2019. With the findings indicating that demand during the period went up…
Israel Government Tourism Office (IGTO) has announced the country’s national airline, El Al, will be officially launching a new direct route connecting Dublin to Tel Aviv on 26 May 2020.…
Leva Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with the Golden Group Holding to manage two hotels in Muscat, marking the debut of the Leva brand in Oman. While the 85-room Safeer…
Travel industry chiefs and next-generation female professionals from 18 countries headed to Iceland and pledged to accelerate gender diversity, gender balance and inclusion within the…
Turkish airline AnadoluJet will operate non-stop flights from London Stansted to Sabiha Gokcen Airport, Turkey, starting on 29 March. All flights will be operated by the airline’s Boeing…
Delta Air Lines’ fourth-quarter profits exceeded the expectations of analysts that boosted the carrier’s result and shares’ price. The increase in profits is due to lower fuel prices and…
With more than a week of 2020 already behind now is the perfect time to peel back the veil of perception and peer into future -- of what is the most sci-fi sounding date you will ever…
Airlines should turn over a profit of USD 29.3 billion profit in 2020, according to the latest International Air Transport Association (IATA) forecast. It would represent an improvement,…
"A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” There are many more quotes and musings on the nature of love and marriage than those from the…
A 95-year-old World War II veteran has received all he wants for Christmas thanks to an early, extra special gift from the leisure airline, Jet2.com.
Having always held a strong…
After eight years working as Aeromexico's regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down…
What makes Spain one of the leading destinations in MICE tourism is the immense variety and quantity of its resources, the extensive experience of its event professionals, top-quality…
Happy Halloween! It is the perfect time to share horror stories. This year, the travel industry suffered a number of events. Below are the five events in travel that spooked everyone in the…
Most people have a go-to travel brand they consider above all else, however, many travellers say they don't feel adequately rewarded for their loyalty to travel and hospitality brands.
Mastercard and CrescentRating will release a new report Mastercard-CrescentRating Muslim Women in Travel Report during the Halal in Travel-Asia Summit on 17 October. The report takes an…
Korean Air has announced a tranche of new routes this week, including flights to Clark, in the Philippines; Nanjing, in China on 27 October. As well as, both, Zhangjiajie and Hangzhou,…
SpiceJet is weighing an. order for at least 100 Airbus planes as Boeing grapples with the fallout over its grounded 737 MAX. The budget carrier, a major global customer for the MAX, may…
VFS Global has rolled out Lithuania visa services in New Delhi to cater to travellers from India visiting the European country. Julius Pranevičius, ambassador of Lithuania to India and…
Marriott International has announced new deals with a development pipeline expected to drive owner investment of over USD 2 billion, generating 12,000 new jobs in Africa.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
Scoot will be operating from Singapore Changi Airport’s Terminal 1 (T1) from 22 October 2019. Currently operating from Terminal 2 (T2), the move seeks to facilitate Scoot’s growth in the…
American Airlines retired its final McDonnel Douglas MD-80 aircraft on 4 September, ending a 36-year run operating a plane affectionately called the Super 80. American’s final scheduled…
The Duke of Sussex has announced a new global partnership aimed at improving conservation, environmental protection and expanding local community economic development by encouraging…
The fifth group of students begin their study process at the Latvian airline’s airBaltic Pilot Academy this September. The fifth group of 13 students will become airBaltic pilots upon…
Princess Cruises has revealed details of its newest production show, ‘Rock Opera’. Created exclusively for Princess Cruises, Rock Opera will feature avant-garde inspired costumes, a…
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board (Los Angeles Tourism) is deepening its foothold in the India market with the appointment of Seema Kadam as it’s first-ever regional director in…
When it comes to food, Bangkok is one of the leading foodie cities of the world. Regularly appearing on lists of the world's top destinations as a prime spot for gourmands and food…
Eurowings has now added a new destination in its portfolio. The airline will fly once a week from the Austrian capital of Vienna to Pristina in Kosovo starting with the 2019/20 winter…
The grounding of Jet Airways has helped the aviation industry improve its financials with SpiceJet reporting its highest-ever net profit in the June quarter. The profits were driven by…
Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), is all set to start long-haul international flights to destinations in Europe and Australia next year. The airline…
Resort nestled in the South Ari Atoll, Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, has embarked on an eco-journey though working with leading environmental organisation and collaboration network,…
Foreign exchange specialist Travelex has announced a partnership with Copa Airlines. ConnectMiles members can now earn miles when exchanging currency in all Travelex stores at Tocumen…
Ushering in the Hajj season with great fervour, SpiceJet has announced that it will operate 148 special flights for the grand annual Islamic pilgrimage. SpiceJet is all set to carry…
Vistara is commencing its international operations with its maiden flights to Singapore from Delhi and Mumbai.
The full-service carrier owned by Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines will…
SpiceJet is set to increase its frequency on the Mumbai-Dubai route with a second daily non-stop flight, effective from 3 August.
Ajay Singh, chairman and managing director, SpiceJet,…
SpiceJet has launched daily non-stop flight services on the Guwahati-Dhaka-Guwahati route, under the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS).
SpiceJet’s Guwahati-Dhaka flight is…
The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and Canada launched the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two countries at Montreal Airport. Known…
Ryanair announced a major new training partnership with VA Airline Training to deliver a Ryanair Airline Pilot Standards (APS) multi-crew cooperation (MCC) programme in Cambridge. The…
American Airlines continues to strengthen its presence in Jamaica with the launch of new service between Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay (MBJ) and John F. Kennedy…
SpiceJet launched eight new non-stop international flights from the country’s busiest metros of Mumbai and Delhi. The airline is the first Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) to connect Mumbai…
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Exploring foreign places in a rental car offers multiple perks: You can get far…
Vistara has announced a significant network expansion with the addition of 62 new flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi. These new flights represent an over 50% increase in the size of…
Grounded Jet Airways could lose its wide-body Boeing 777 fleet as its lender US Export-Import (Exim) Bank has written to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to de-register…
In order to rediscover its lost glory on the global tourism front after unfortunate mishaps, including the worst earthquake of 2015, Nepal Tourism will be celebrating 2020 as the Visit…
As the no-frills carrier continues to expand, SpiceJet aims to hire up to 2,000 employees, including pilots and cabin crew, of the defunct Jet Airways.
The international budget arm of the national carrier Air India, Air India Express, reported that half of its international flights logged a record 100% occupancy on 31 May.…
Full-service carrier Vistara plans to launch international services in the second half of this year. A joint venture between Tata and Singapore Airlines, Vistara might also look at…
The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, Oman Air, has commenced its new daily direct service between Greece and Oman, with the first flight departing Muscat International Airport…
GCC travellers looking to escape the region’s escalating summer heat should look no further than the idyllic island of Cyprus for their summer vacation destination, according to Savvas…
Oman Air will commence direct flights to Egyptian city Alexandria from 31 May, the airline’s 53rd destination in its expanding global network. Alexandria, Egypt’s second-largest city, is…
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Airline distribution is complex: on one side of the airline industry, we have…
Indian airline Jet Airways has cancelled all international flights stranding thousands of passengers around the world as the carrier looks for investors to buy 75% of the company in order to…
In the wake of the tragic news coming out of Christchurch, Air New Zealand has announced that it will waive any fees and differences in fares should a customer need to change travel plans…
Preferred Hotels has unveiled the winners of its ‘Preferred Awards of Excellence’ and announced the launch of new loyalty platform the ‘I Prefer Alliance’.
The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.