IATA: EU return to pre-COVID-19 airport slot rules premature

Harry Johnson Jul 13, 2022

EC has announced it intends to return to 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% of every planned slot sequence IATA: EU return to pre-COVID-19 airport slot…

Qatar Airways welcomes new-gen first Boeing 777-9 aircraft to Doha

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2021

Qatar Airways showcased its role as a global launch customer for the latest generation Boeing 777-9 aircraft after welcoming the ultra-modern, fuel efficient jet to Doha International…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA and Scoot receive highest rating for COVID-19 airline safety

Joe Cusmano Aug 13, 2021

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, the two passenger airlines within the SIA Group, have been awarded the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax COVID-19 airline safety audit, the carriers…

Features

10 ways to prevent COVID-19 airborne transmission

Kristin Mariano Jul 13, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) made a shocking announcement on the possibility of COVID-19 airborne transmission.

Airlines and Aviation

Guangzhou’s 9 Air goes international

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2016

9 Air, the Guangzhou-based low-cost carrier, will launch its first ever international flights next year. Speaking at the third China Low-Cost Carriers Summit in Shanghai last week,…

Airlines and Aviation

Guangzhou’s 9 Air to launch this week

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2015

9 Air, Guangzhou's first low-cost carrier, will launch its first scheduled flights this week. New services to Wenzhou, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province, and Harbin, the capital of…

Airlines and Aviation

Bhutan’s Drukair adds new A319 aircraft

Jul 11, 2012 15

Bhutan’s national airline Drukair has signed a firm order for one Airbus A319 aircraft. The order, announced at the UK’s Farnborough International Airshow, follows a Memorandum of…

Airlines and Aviation

Pilot incompetence caused 2009 Air France crash

Mark Elliott Aug 1, 2011

Pilot training is in the spotlight again after an air crash investigation blamed cockpit confusion for the 2009 Air France disaster in which 228 people were killed. After a lengthy…

Airlines and Aviation

Riyadh Air announces first fleet order of 72 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

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.

Airports

 Abu Dhabi Airports record 15.9 mn passenger traffic for 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

Abu Dhabi Airports, the operator of the emirate’s five airports, released its passenger traffic results for 2022. From 1 January to 31 December 2022, 15.9 million guests used Abu Dhabi…

Airlines and Aviation

Thailand’s Nok Air to commence operations to Hyderabad on February 19

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

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…

Global

Air India Express issues COVID-19 guidelines

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

Air India Express on Tuesday issued guidelines for the maintenance of Covid-appropriate behaviour by travellers travelling from UAE to India.

Airports

Beijing Airport Drops COVID-19 Test Requirement

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2022

Beijing Capital International Airport, the busiest airport in China, no longer needs visitors to show a clean COVID-19 test result to board the plane, according to Reuters, citing…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines launches 19 new connecting flights to Europe

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

AIR ASTANA signs agreement on lease for three Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

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Air Astana signs agreement on lease of three more Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Harry Johnson Nov 11, 2022 0

Air Astana has signed an agreement with Air Lease Corporation for the long-term lease of three new wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The leased aircraft are scheduled to begin arriving from…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways to fly to Xian, China from 19 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Jazeera Airways has announced its first route to China with the launch of direct flights to Xian. The airline will be operating the new route starting 19 September, initially with a flight…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to host IATA, WFS from 19-22 Sept

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Qatar Airways will host the IATA World Financial Symposium (WFS) from19-22 September 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India tops OTP with 93.3% in August

Kanchan Nath Sep 19, 2022

AirAsia India tops the On Time Performance (OTP) charts in August 2022 for the fifth consecutive month.

Airlines and Aviation

Fly AirAsia from Sydney to Kuala Lumpur or fly thru for AUD239

Kanchan Nath Sep 12, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated the return of services from Sydney and welcomed flight D7220 to Kuala Lumpur with 61% load factor on Friday.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana flew 3.9 million passengers till July 2022

Kanchan Nath Aug 18, 2022

The group plans to expand the fleet to 59 aircraft by 2025 and develop capabilities in training and maintenance for long-term growth.

Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets

Harry Johnson Jul 1, 2022

Air China, China Eastern, China Southern, Shenzhen Airlines placed an order with Airbus for 292 new A320 aircraft Four Chinese airlines order 292 new Airbus A320 jets

Air

Dubai Airport gears up to handle 1.9 million travellers

Megha Paul Apr 29, 2022

Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up to welcome some 1.9 million travellers, who are anticipated to pass through DXB between April 29 to May 9 with average daily traffic exceeding 177,000…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair supports Ukrainians with 95% discounted flights

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2022

Finnish flag carrier, Finnair, has introduced special fares on one-way flights from select cities in Eastern Europe discounted by 95% to help those Ukrainians looking to escape the conflict…

Air

Is The COVID-19 Pandemic Over For The Airline Industry?

Joe Cusmano Mar 11, 2022

Has the COVID-19 pandemic ended? It’s as if Covid has vanished from the face of the earth due to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Dubai is world’s busiest airport for 8th year with traffic reaching 29 million

Megha Paul Feb 23, 2022

Dubai International (DXB) continues to be the world’s busiest airport by international passenger numbers for the eighth consecutive year after clocking 29.1 million in annual traffic in 2021

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Sydney Airport Arrivals From Southern Africa Test Positive For Covid-19

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2021

Urgent genomic testing is underway to ascertain whether two overseas passengers who tested positive for COVID-19 after landing in Sydney are carrying the new Omicron variant.

airBaltic reaches 100% Covid-19 vaccination

Megha Paul Nov 17, 2021

Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that its entire active staff, including company’s flying personnel, has vaccinated against Covid-19

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches rediscover Europe promotion from $1409 return

Joe Cusmano Nov 8, 2021

For the first time since the reopening of Australia’s international border, Qatar Airways will be offering special tickets and discounts for travel between February 1 and October 31 in 2022,…

As domestic travel in UK rises, Airbnb rival Plum Guide raises $9 million in funding

Megha Paul Oct 7, 2021

Plum Guide, the London, UK-based vacation home platform, secured $9million in funding as domestic travel rises

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways loses $4.1bn amid COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Cusmano Oct 5, 2021

Qatar Airways stated on Monday that it lost more than $4 billion in revenue last year as a result of lockdowns induced by the coronavirus outbreak.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches sale from $1,399 to London and more

Joe Cusmano Sep 10, 2021

Award-winning Qatar Airways has taken the lead to launch a six-day sale leading up the potential re-opening of the international borders in December.

Air

airBaltic receives 29th Airbus

Megha Paul Aug 26, 2021

Latvian airline airBaltic has received its 29th Airbus A220-300 jet, registered as YL-ABC, in Riga which is fourth out of seven planned Airbus A220-300 aircraft deliveries for the airline in…

Vaccination Updates

Asian airlines report high Covid-19 vaccination uptake among crew

Joe Cusmano Aug 23, 2021

As everyone’s in the region wait for the tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed, Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew.

Airlines and Aviation

Airline travellers demand global Covid-19 travel pass

Joe Cusmano Aug 18, 2021

Airline passengers are fed up with confusion at airports due to Covid-19 health checks and want to see a unified global system put in place.

Air

Combined market cap of world’s largest airlines falls by $12B as COVID-19 cases climb

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2021

Airline companies are still far from pre-pandemic profit and sales as some of their businesses, like business travel, are not even comparable to normal levels

Air

Back to the future? Airline sector poised to change post-COVID-19

Joe Cusmano Aug 2, 2021

As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.

Airlines and Aviation

US Airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2021

Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies.

Travel Tech

TripIt offers vaccination info and airline COVID-19 guidance for travellers

Megha Paul Jul 27, 2021

TripIt from Concur, the world’s highest-rated travel organizing app, announced that travellers can now access vaccination information—including local requirements and vaccination rates—for…

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines to buy 100 19 seat electric planes

Joe Cusmano Jul 19, 2021

United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will purchase 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace, as the US carrier considers battery-powered aircraft for…

Airlines and Aviation

World’s top 20 Covid-19 compliant airlines

Joe Cusmano Jul 16, 2021

Airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has named its Top Twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance.

Air

Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19 pandemic

Joe Cusmano Jun 25, 2021

As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia has grounded 90% of fleet amid COVID-19 surge in Malaysia

Joe Cusmano Jun 14, 2021

AirAsia Group has grounded around 90% of its fleet of more than 200 planes across Asia due to the resurgence of COVID-19 outbreaks, an executive at its Malaysia unit said on Wednesday.

Air

Airline travel in the U.S. numbers closer to 2019

Joe Cusmano May 26, 2021

It’s no longer valid to compare current daily airline travel numbers to what happened on the exact date a year ago when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its most merciless.

Air

British Airways trials ‘world first’ 25 second Covid-19 test

Megha Paul May 17, 2021

British Airways is the first airline in the world to conduct a trial with medical tech company Canary Global, to assess how its test, which displays a result within 25 seconds, can play a…

TD Guest Contributor

COVID-19 outbreak closes Changi Airport to public

Joe Cusmano May 14, 2021

Changi Airport in Singapore will cut public access to all its terminals and the Jewel shopping centre following an outbreak of COVID-19 cases there.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand’s busiest day since Covid-19 started

Joe Cusmano Apr 27, 2021

There were big smiles under the masks last Friday, as Air New Zealand had their busiest day of flying since Covid-19 closed the borders.

Vaccination Updates

Qatar Airways welcomes first fully Covid-19 vaccinated flight

Joe Cusmano Apr 9, 2021

Qatar Airways has operated what it claims is the first fully Covid-19 vaccinated flight.

Features

Half the airlines pilots grounded by Covid-19

Joe Cusmano Mar 25, 2021

More than half of the airline pilots in the world are currently not flying for a living, according to the first worldwide survey of the profession since the Covid-19 crisis.

Air

Abu Dhabi Airports launches free rapid Covid-19 testing

Megha Paul Mar 18, 2021

Abu Dhabi Airports has launched rapid free Covid-19 PCR testing for all arrivals, except those in transit, with results provided in around 90 minutes

Tourism

Bid for 392 air routes under UDAN 4.1 scheme opened

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2021

The Union Civil Aviation Ministry (MoCA) has proposed 392 new routes under its flagship scheme UDAN 4.1 bidding process on the commencement of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'

Vaccination Updates

Ryanair unveils Covid-19 Certificate Wallet

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2021

Ryanair has launched a new Covid-19 Travel Wallet which is available only in the Ryanair app

Airlines and Aviation

ANA, DHL pair up for delivery of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine to Japan

Kristin Mariano Feb 22, 2021

DHL Global Forwarding Japan and ANA show the strength of each company’s goods and services across the global network.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways vaccinates frontline staff against Covid-19

Joe Cusmano Feb 12, 2021

Etihad Airways has claimed to be the first airline in the world to have vaccinated all operating pilots and cabin crew against Covid-19.

Airlines and Aviation

5 incredible ways how Qatar Airways weather the COVID-19 pandemic

Kristin Mariano Jan 27, 2021

Qatar Airways COVID-19 protocols serve to increase travellers’ confidence to restart travel and Qatar Airways is ready to welcome you on board!

Guest Column

Airline Accident Fatalities Higher Than 2019 With Less Flights

Joe Cusmano Jan 12, 2021

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…

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines want COVID-19 tests for travellers to the US

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2021

A group representing major US airlines back the proposal to implement a global testing program requiring negative tests for all passengers return to the United States.

Bleak Affair: Tourism back to 1990 levels as arrivals fall by more than 70%

Megha Paul Dec 18, 2020

International arrivals fell by 72% over the first ten months of 2020, with restrictions on travel, low consumer confidence and a global struggle to contain the COVID-19 virus, all…

Istanbul Airport awarded 5-star COVID-19 rating

Harry S. Johnson Dec 15, 2020

Istanbul Airport was deemed worthy of the “5-Star Airport” Award according to the evaluation of Skytrax

Russia extends financial support for its airlines during COVID-19 crisis

Harry S. Johnson Dec 15, 2020

Russia’s Prime Minister announced today that the country’s government has extended subsidy programs to support airports and airlines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Hawaiian Airlines starts pre-travel COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle

Harry S. Johnson Nov 24, 2020

Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and…

Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%

Chris Head Nov 24, 2020

Qatar Airways Privilege Club now offers the most competitive award flight pricing among Middle East carriers Members can now travel with less Qmiles and no booking fees for award flights

American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing

Harry S. Johnson Sep 30, 2020

American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica…

Korean Air gets ready to deliver COVID-19 vaccine to the world

Kristin Mariano Sep 29, 2020

Korean Air has launched a COVID-19 vaccine transport task force to prepare for the safe and swift transport of the vaccine once it becomes available.

United Airlines first US carrier to make COVID-19 tests available to customers

Harry S. Johnson Sep 24, 2020

United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry…

Air Canada offers free COVID-19 insurance to international travelers

Harry S. Johnson Sep 18, 2020

Air Canada today announced that it is including complimentary COVID-19 emergency medical & quarantine insurance for eligible customers booking round-trip international flights.

Rome’s Fiumicino first airport in the world to earn ‘COVID-19 5-Star Rating’

Harry S. Johnson Sep 17, 2020

Rome’s Fiumicino Airport has become the first airport in the world to earn “the COVID-19 5-Star Airport Rating” from Skytrax

Canada improves process of notifying air travelers potentially exposed to COVID-19

Harry S. Johnson Sep 12, 2020

The Government of Canada is committed to addressing new and emerging challenges and implementing measures to protect Canadians’ health and reduce the risk of transmitting COVID-19.

Etihad Airways introduces free COVID-19 global health insurance

Harry S. Johnson Sep 9, 2020

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is introducing COVID-19 global wellness insurance cover as part of Etihad Wellness, the airline’s new health and hygiene program. Guests who…

American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit

Harry S. Johnson Aug 26, 2020

American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in…

San Francisco first US airport to launch rapid COVID-19 testing

Harry S. Johnson Aug 25, 2020

Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care was selected to partner with San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to launch the first rapid COVID-19 testing program for airport employees in the…

Travel Tech

50% of UK travellers are worried of getting COVID-19 at airports – survey

Kristin Mariano Aug 19, 2020

50% of UK travellers cite exposure to Covid-19 at airports or while in flight as their biggest travel concern, according to new data collected by Air Doctor.

Now, a health checklist from IATA to help airlines implement ICAO’s COVID-19 guidance

Megha Paul Aug 18, 2020

IATA) released an airline self-assessment health checklist for safe operations during the COVID-19 crisis

Guest Column

Flight carrying 191 passengers crash lands at airport in Kerala

Aviate Tv Aug 13, 2020

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…

Air

Lending a helping hand! Singapore Airlines supports World Food Programme for global COVID-19 response

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2020

Singapore Airlines and the Temasek Foundation are partnering with the World Food Programme to support the global COVID-19 response

World’s five largest airlines lost over USD 40 billion since January amid COVID-19

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2020

The world’s largest airline companies are witnessing staggering losses in their market capitalisation

1 in 4 holidaymakers disappointed with travel agents and airlines when cancelling due to COVID-19

Megha Paul Jul 29, 2020

A recent survey revealed more than one in four UK holiday makers who had their travel plans disrupted by COVID-19 were disappointed with the cancellation service they received from their…

COVID-19 pushes airlines to be more convenient and creative

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2020

COVID-19 has caused a lot of anxiety and upends the travel industry. Now that we see countries reopening to international travellers, airlines are looking for creative ways to instil…

Air Canada collaborates with Spartan Bioscience to explore rapid COVID-19 testing

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2020

Air Canada has announced it has engaged Spartan Bioscience, an Ottawa-based biotechnology leader in portable DNA testing technology, to assess how best to deploy Spartan's portable…

Lufthansa opens walk-in COVID-19 testing facilities at Frankfurt and Munich airports

Megha Paul Jul 2, 2020

Lufthansa passengers can now get tested for COVID-19 at Frankfurt and Munich airports to avoid being quarantined, when arriving in Germany and Austria. In Frankfurt, the airline has…

Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer

Megha Paul May 26, 2020

Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…

Emirates becomes first airline to conduct on-site rapid COVID-19 tests for passengers

Megha Paul Apr 16, 2020

Emirates in coordination with Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has now introduced additional precautions. Passengers on the flight to Tunisia were all tested for COVID-19 before departing…

Hong Kong’s airport passenger volume nosedives 91%

Megha Paul Apr 13, 2020

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s airport in March nosedived by 91% year on year, fresh government data has shown, with the new low wrought by the coronavirus pandemic just shy of the…

Airbus A350-1000 deployed in fight against COVID-19

Megha Paul Apr 8, 2020

Airbus continues to purchase and supply millions of face masks from China, the large majority of which will be donated to governments of the Airbus home countries, namely France,…

Airbus to produce 3D-printed hospital visors in fight against Covid-19

Megha Paul Apr 6, 2020

The majority of Airbus sites in Spain have joined forces to produce 3D printed visor frames, providing healthcare personnel with individual protection equipment in the fight against…

Scotland

Logan Air partners with SAS to aid Covid-19 patients

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2020

Further to a statement made yesterday by the Cabinet Secretary for Health, Loganair has announced that it is working closely with the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) to provide air…

Airbus offers new face mask supplies to support Europe’s fight against COVID-19

Megha Paul Apr 1, 2020

Airbus has deployed a new air-bridge flight between Europe and China to deliver additional face mask supplies to France, Germany, Spain and UK health systems in support of the COVID-19…

Airbus to bolster liquidity in response to COVID-19

Megha Paul Mar 25, 2020

Airbus has announced measures to bolster its liquidity and balance sheet in response to the COVID-19 pandemic as it continues to assess the ongoing situation and the impact on its…

Why air cargo is essential in the battle against COVID-19

Alastair Newport Mar 17, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has issued a statement commenting on the importance of the air cargo sector to combat the spread of COVID-19. Since the beginning of the…

Gulf Air and Royal Charity Organisation raise USD 91,904 through passenger donations project

Megha Paul Mar 16, 2020

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, and the Royal Charity Organisation (RCO) celebrated raising USD 91,904.16 since the successful launch of their passenger donations project.…

Travel bans ineffective in Covid-19 battle, says Asia airline group

Megha Paul Mar 13, 2020

Governments should roll back or refrain from using travel restrictions as the COVID-19 coronavirus is mainly being spread through local transmission rather than imported cases, a trade…

COVID-19 sets back economic sustainability and connectivity of Asia-Pacific airports

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2020

Airports Council International (ACI) Asia-Pacific warns the prolonged duration of the COVID-19 outbreak will significantly set back the region’s airports from previously forecasted…

Don Mueang Airport enhances COVID-19 surveillance

Megha Paul Mar 10, 2020

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) would like to provide the latest update that the Airports of Thailand (AOT) has stepped up its surveillance, prevention and control measures for…

Jordan airport welcomes over 679,000 passengers in January

Megha Paul Mar 4, 2020

Jordan’s Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) welcomed a total of 679,791 passengers during the month of January, marking a 3.9% increase in comparison to the same month last year.…

First Airbus A350-900 joins Aeroflot fleet

Megha Paul Mar 3, 2020

Aeroflot has taken delivery of its first A350-900, becoming the launch operator of the latest generation widebody aircraft in eastern Europe. The plane features a distinctive new livery…

Yangon airport handled 6.5 million passengers in 2019

Megha Paul Mar 2, 2020

Yangon Aerodrome Company (YACL), the airport management company of Yangon International Airport (YIA), announced that the main aviation gateway of Myanmar closed 2019 with a record high…

How did Airbus fare in 2019?

Megha Paul Feb 19, 2020

Airbus has reported full-year (FY) 2019 consolidated financial results and provided guidance for 2020. “We achieved a great deal in 2019. We delivered a strong underlying financial…

Collect hearts and win USD 1091 with Valentine’s game from Hahn Air

Megha Paul Feb 12, 2020

This Valentine’s Day, Hahn Air invites all travel agents to play Cupid. In Hahn Air’s Valentine’s game ‘Heart-a-Stack’, they can pick up a virtual bow and help cartoon characters to fall…

2019 worst year for air freight demand since 2009

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2020

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full year 2019 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometres (FTKs), fell by…

Air

airBaltic’s ancillary service demand grows by 35% in 2019

Megha Paul Feb 7, 2020

In 2019, the demand for ancillary services of Latvian airline airBaltic grew by 35%. It is the highest volume in the history of the company. The most popular services were checked…

Flight to success: Airbus delivers robust aircraft performance in 2019

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

Airbus delivered 863 commercial aircraft to 99 customers in 2019, outpacing its previous output record set in 2018 by 8%. In the 17th yearly production increase in a row, it progressed…

SIA to introduce Airbus A350-900 on Ahmedabad route

Megha Paul Jan 14, 2020

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announce the introduction of its Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft on the Ahmedabad to Singapore route. It will be the first international airline to…

India’s commercial airline fleet grew 29% in 2019

Megha Paul Jan 3, 2020

Despite Jet Airways, with its fleet of 123 aircraft, shutting down operations in 2019, the year saw India’s fleet of commercial aircraft growing by nearly 29%. From 520 in 2018, the…

Mongolian Airlines set to receive first 787-9 Dreamliner

Megha Paul Dec 31, 2019

National carrier Mongolyn Irgenii Agaaryn Teever (MIAT) Mongolian Airlines will soon welcome the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to its fleet, as the airline looks to connect its home base…

“Rationalising and modernising”: Air France–KLM increase A350-900 order

Alastair Newport Dec 16, 2019

The Air France–KLM Group has announced today that it will be enhancing its fleet by issuing a "firm order" for ten more A350-900s, which will take its total order for the aircraft up to 38.…

10 most family-friendly airlines 2019

Kristin Mariano Sep 17, 2019

Play Like Mum ranked 20 of the world’s biggest airlines on the following factors, based on short-haul international flights being made on a base economy fare.

Thai VietJet welcomes 9th aircraft

Megha Paul Aug 28, 2019

Thai VietJet welcomed the arrival of the new Airbus A321 aircraft named ‘Jasmine (HS-VKJ)’ at Suvarnabhumi International Airport with promotion campaign of THB 9 fares (USD 0.29) for its…

Dubai airport logs over 41 million passengers in 2019

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2019

Dubai International Airport (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, maintaining its position as the world’s largest international airport by traffic volume. The…

Turning 90: Fairmont Peace Hotel celebrates anniversary

Megha Paul Aug 8, 2019

Accor has announced a week’s worth of exciting events befitting the 90th anniversary of Fairmont Peace Hotel, a legendary property renowned throughout China. Over the decades, the hotel…

Air

Hong Kong Airport sees steady passenger growth in 2019

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) reported steady growth in passenger traffic and flight movements in the first half of 2019. From January to June this year, HKIA handled 37.8…

Air

Air China places order for 20 Airbus A350-900s

Megha Paul Jul 15, 2019

Air China has struck a sale agreement for 20 Airbus aircraft at a cost of approx USD 6.54 billion. The carrier said, the planes of the wide-body A350-900 type, were set to be delivered…

Air

AirAsia India to add nine planes to fleet by end of 2019

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

AirAsia India has announced plans to strengthen its regional service today. Following the recent grounding of Jet Airways the airline plans to fulfill customer demand for destinations in…

Air

China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900

Megha Paul Jul 9, 2019

China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…

Air

Virgin Atlantic announces order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos

Megha Paul Jun 19, 2019

Virgin Atlantic has announced a firm order for 14 Airbus A330-900neos, with an additional six as options, reaffirming its commitment to flying the cleanest, greenest fleet in the sky.…

Air

Austrian Airlines sees rise in traffic, witnesses increase of 4.4% in May 2019

Megha Paul Jun 17, 2019

Over 1.3 million passengers flew with Austrian Airlines in May 2019 comprising an increase of 4.4% compared to last year. The flight offering measured in available seat kilometres (ASK)…

Air

Flying start to 2019 for London’s major airports

Megha Paul Jun 13, 2019

Amidst all the fears around the impact of Brexit on passenger numbers in the UK, the country’s busiest airports have had a storming start to the year. Heathrow passenger numbers in May…

Airlines and Aviation

Top of the class: The most reliable airlines for 2019

Alastair Newport Feb 13, 2019

As the new year fades and people start to think about planning this year’s holidays, the recent crop of airlines delaying and cancelling flights has made picking the right carrier more…

Tourism

Chinese New Year 2019 “pollution” could worsen Bangkok air

Kristin Mariano Feb 4, 2019

Residents of Bangkok and its nearby provinces have endured hazy days and choking air the past few days that forced schools and child centres to close and people to stay indoors.

Global

Cor fly me: Ryanair connects Liverpool to Corfu for Summer 2019

Alastair Newport Oct 12, 2018

Ryanair has announced passengers flying from the North West of England will be able to experience more bang for their buck with cheaper fares and, what the airline calls, “Always Getting…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to hit Vienna five times a week from Spring 2019

Alastair Newport Oct 9, 2018

Air Canada has announced the introduction of new year-round services between Toronto and Vienna starting spring next year.

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa launches daily Munich-Bangkok flight with the high-tech Airbus A350-900

Alastair Newport Oct 5, 2018

Following the news earlier this week that Lufthansa had invested up to USD 3 billion on the development of its fleet, the German carrier has announced it will be introducing the Airbus…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR

Christian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.

Air

Oman Air jets in to Athens for Summer 2019

Alastair Newport Sep 20, 2018

Oman Air has announced details of the latest addition to its schedule of global network this week, with the introduction of a new daily flight to and from Athens, set to fly as of June 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Thomas Cook Airlines starts summer 2019 early with new Easter flights

Alastair Newport Jul 17, 2018

Thomas Cook Airlines has announce it is adding Easter flights to its schedule at Cardiff airport for the first time, in spring 2019, effectively kicking off summer 2019 a month early.…

Air

Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London

Alastair Newport May 3, 2018

Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…

Hospitality

Guesty, the property management platform behind Airbnb raises $19.75m

Christian Tolentino Apr 27, 2018

Guesty, a Tel Aviv-based Startup that provides an end-to-end property management platform, announced that it has raised $19.75 million in a series B funding.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: air freight demand up 9% in 2017 – biggest increase in 7 years

Alastair Newport Feb 1, 2018

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released full-year 2017 data for global air freight markets showing that demand, measured in freight tonne kilometers (FTKs) grew by 9.0%.…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia “explores” COMAC C919

Mark Elliott May 14, 2017

AirAsia is "exploring" the COMAC C919, China's new domestically-made passenger aircraft. As part of the airline's move into the mainland Chinese market, AirAsia's executive chairman,…

Airlines and Aviation

Riga Airport to offer 89 flight destinations this summer

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

The summer flight season has begun, and this year 89 destinations will be available to passengers travelling from Riga International Airport.   In addition to the existing routes,…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair reports 90 percent on-time rate in February

Aaron Greenwood Mar 25, 2017

Ryanair has released its February customer service statistics, which confirm the airline had 90 percent of its more than 46,000 flights in February arrived on-time. Other findings:…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair to cancel 90+ flights on Friday

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2017

Finnair has confirmed that it will cancel more than 90 flights on Friday 17 March, due to strike action at Helsinki Airport. The industrial action is due to take place between 3pm and…

Asia

Asian airport traffic jumped 9% in 2016

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2017

Airports in the Asia Pacific region experienced strong traffic growth in 2016. The full-year data from Airports Council International (ACI), which was released this week, reveals a 9%…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair reveals 93 percent passenger approval rate

Aaron Greenwood Dec 14, 2016

Ryanair has released its ‘Rate My Flight’ statistics, which show that 93% of surveyed customers were happy with their overall flight experience in November.  Over 16,000 customers…

Global

Global airline profits to hit $29.8 billion in 2017

Gemma Greenwood Dec 9, 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the global airline industry to make a net profit in 2017 of $29.8 billion. On forecast total revenues of $736 billion, that…

Airlines and Aviation

Airline industry set to generate $29.8bn profit in 2017

Aaron Greenwood Dec 8, 2016

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that it expects the global airline industry to make a net profit in 2017 of $29.8 billion.  On forecast total revenues of $736…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia posts strong third quarter net profit of AED 297 million

Gemma Greenwood Nov 13, 2016

Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, has posted a third quarter net profit of AED 297 million, up 26% compared to AED 235 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair launches £9.99 Liverpool-Dublin fares

Aaron Greenwood Oct 31, 2016

Ryanair has launched £9.99 rescue fares on its Liverpool-Dublin service, after Aer Lingus cancelled its Liverpool-Dublin route from January 2017.  Ryanair customers can now fly…

Airlines and Aviation

DAE announces sale and leaseback of three Airbus A350-900 aircraft with Vietnam Airlines 

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. today announced it has delivered its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft to Vietnam Airlines under a sale and leaseback agreement covering three Airbus…

Jordan

Queen Alia Airport reports 9.3% hike in September traffic

Gemma Greenwood Oct 30, 2016

Queen Alia International airport (QAIA) in Amman, Jordan, witnessed a 9.3% in traffic to 774,306 passengers during September 2016, according to the Airport International Group. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air awards $900mn contract to Rolls-Royce

Gemma Greenwood Jul 13, 2016

Gulf Air has awarded Rolls-Royce a $900 million contract for Trent 1000 engines to power 10 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The contract also includes long-term TotalCare® service support. In…

United States

WOW Air to offer £119 flights from London to New York

Aaron Greenwood Jun 29, 2016

Icelandic low-cost carrier WOW air will launch a new service from the UK to New York in November, with fares priced from just £119 one way. Flights will depart London Gatwick and Bristol…

United Arab Emirates

Dubai Airports chart over 6.9 million for April 2016

Mark Elliott Jun 14, 2016

Dubai International recently reported more than 6.9 million passengers for April 2016 according to the monthly traffic report issued by Dubai Airports. Passenger numbers reached…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines welcomes first new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2016

Hainan Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The delivery, which took place on Wednesday 8 June 2016, makes Hainan Airlines the first Chinese…

China

China handles 915 million air passengers

Mark Elliott May 31, 2016

Demand for air travel in China continues to rise, with the country's aviation authorities reporting a double-digit increase in passenger numbers in 2015. According to data released by the…

Airlines and Aviation

日航子公司J-AIR迎首架E190

Mark Elliott May 13, 2016

5月10日，巴航工业宣布，日本航空公司的子公司J-AIR运营的一架E190喷气飞机在日本成功实现首飞。 这架飞机属于日本航空子公司J Air，于5月10日从大阪飞往高崎。J Air从巴西飞机制造商处一共预定了20架E190飞机。 J-AIR航空公司总裁Tetsuya Onuki表示：“我们十分荣幸接收日本境内的第一架E190喷气飞机。公司机队现有的E170喷气飞机加全新…

Airlines and Aviation

Icelandair to launch flights to Montreal on 19 May 

Aaron Greenwood Apr 24, 2016

 On 19th May, Icelandair will begin a seasonal service to Montreal’s, Pierre E. Trudeau International airport (YUL). Flights to Montréal will operate four times a week between May and 7th…

Bahrain

Gulf Air orders 29 A320neo aircraft

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2016

As part of its fleet renewal strategy, Gulf Air recently announced a firm order of 29 A320neo family. The new order includes 17 A321neo and 12 A320neo of which 10 A320neo have been…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW air launches £139 UK-California flights

Aaron Greenwood Jan 14, 2016

Icelandic airline WOW air has confirmed it will begin flying to the Californian destinations of Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco (SFO) in June with both routes available to book now from…

Hotels

AccorHotels buys Fairmont-Raffles for US$2.9bn

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2015

AccorHotels has agreed to acquire FRHI, the company that operates Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel. Under the terms of the deal, AccorHotels will issue 46.7 million new shares and pay…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW air to extend £99 UK-Canada flight offers

Aaron Greenwood Oct 7, 2015

Icelandic low-cost airline WOW air will offer flights from the UK to Canada from just £99 one-way from May 2016.  Flights will depart London Gatwick for both Montreal and Toronto via…

Airlines and Aviation

Wow Air relaunches £99 flights from London to the US

Aaron Greenwood Sep 14, 2015

Wow Air, the low-cost transatlantic airline, is relaunching its £99 one-way fare promotion from London Gatwick to Boston and Washington DC via Reykjavik.  Tickets will go on sale…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India adds 19th Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2015

Air India has taken delivery of its 19th Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new twin-aisle jet touched down at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on 24 February 2015,…

United Arab Emirates

Airbus ACJ319 on showcase at MEBA

Mark Elliott Dec 4, 2014

The Airbus ACJ319 will be on showcase at the forthcoming Middle East Business Aviation (MEBA) show in Dubai. The new corporate jet is operated by MJet. The aircraft features several…

Airlines and Aviation

Profits up 59% at American Airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

American Airlines has posted a 59% rise in its third quarter net profit as it starts to see the benefits of the merger with US Airways. The group’s net profit sat at a record US$1.2…

Airlines and Aviation

WOW Air sells US fares for £99

Mark Elliott Oct 23, 2014

Icelandic carrier WOW Air has said it hopes to transform transatlantic travel with the launch of £99 one-way fares to the US. The low prices were announced today for flights from…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia adds 139 ‘Fly-Thru’ routes

Mark Elliott Jul 12, 2014

AirAsia has expanded its 'Fly-Thru' transfer service to a further 139 routes. Fly-Thru allows passengers to connect from AirAsia X's long-haul network to AirAsia's short-haul routes,…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…

India

India requires 1,290 aircraft in next 20 years – Airbus

Mark Elliott Mar 13, 2014

India’s aviation market will require 1,290 aircraft in the next 20 years.  According to Airbus’ latest market forecast, of the 1,290 new aircraft valued at US$190 billion, some 73%…

Airlines and Aviation

930m more airline passengers by 2017 – IATA

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2013

The world's airlines will carry approximately 3.9 billion passengers by 2017 - 930 million more than in 2012, according to a new forecast by the International Air Transport Association…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines take on additional GE90-powered Boeing 777s

Mark Elliott Nov 21, 2013

Turkish Airlines has firmed options for five additional GE90-115B-powered Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. The airline has also signed a 15-year OnPointSM solution agreement for…

Airlines and Aviation

International passenger numbers up 91% for Air Seychelles

Mark Elliott Nov 10, 2013

Air Seychelles reported positive numbers for Q3 of 2013. The airline’s international passenger operations witnessed a growth of 91% to 55,238 passengers (Q3 2012: 28,847). Overall…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines passengers rise 1.9%

Mark Elliott Sep 11, 2013

Austria’s national carrier Austrian Airlines has announced passenger increases of 1.9% for August, with over 1.1 million people travelling with the airline. The available seat…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines profits drop 29%

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2013

Turkish Airlines has seen profits drop 29% in its first half results compared to last year. The six months up to the end of July saw the carrier’s net profit come in at TL121 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways Group secures US$90m aircraft funding

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

The National Bank of Kuwait (NBK), DVB Bank, and Jazeera Airways Group (JAG) announced a US$90 million commercial facility for funding JAG's aircraft purchases.  This is being done…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand sign £9.9m deal

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have entered a one-year partnership worth NZ$20 million (GBP9.9m, US$15.5m) to promote the destination. The pair have signed a Memorandum of…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia post AED59 million Q1 net profit

Mark Elliott May 14, 2013 15

Air Arabia has witnessed a positive first quarter ending 31 March 2013. The airline reported a net profit of AED59m for the three months and registering an increase of 20%. The current…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India achieves 99.58% schedule integrity

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2013 10

Air India (AI) and Air India Express (AIE) have achieved scheduled integrity of 99.58% and 99.18% respectively during the winter schedule.  In addition, both AI and AIE have achieved On…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia to need 9,800 new aircraft despite Indian losses

Feb 28, 2013 18

Airlines will the Asia Pacific region will lead global demand for commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast by Airbus. The report found that the…

Airlines and Aviation

Asia to need 9,800 new aircraft – study

Feb 27, 2013 18

Airlines in the Asia Pacific region will lead global demand for commercial aircraft over the next 20 years, according to the latest market forecast by Airbus. The report, which was…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Airline contributes US$596m to the Indian economy

Mark Elliott Sep 6, 2012 17

The National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) recently undertook a study on the economic impact of Emirates Airline's operations on the Indian economy. The study highlights the…

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways announce US$9.2 million Q2 profit

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2012 0

In a recent development, Jazeera Airways Group announced a net profit of US$9.2 million (KD2.6 million) profit for Q2 of 2012, making the quarter the company's eighth straight quarter of…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air’s new B737-900ER lands at Farnborough

Jul 9, 2012 15

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways buys 3.96% stake in Virgin Australia

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2012 16

Etihad Airways announced that it has acquired a 3.96% stake in Virgin Australia Holdings. The stake has been built over recent weeks, through purchases on the open market. Etihad Airways…

Tourism

RAK International Airport numbers up by 59% for Q1

Mark Elliott May 13, 2012 1

Ras Al Khaimah International Airport witnessed growth in the first quarter of the year. Passenger numbers have grown by 58.5% compared with the same period last year and all other…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways launches 96-hour world sale

Mark Elliott May 1, 2012 15

Etihad Airways is offering up to 25% off air fares from 26 markets around the globe. The fares are applicable on Coral Economy and Pearl Business Class bookings made between May 1st and May…

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways receives new A319

Mar 13, 2012 16

Bangkok Airways has taken delivery of a new Airbus A319. The new narrow-body aircraft, named ‘Chiang Mai’, landed at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport this week, and becomes the airline’s 19th…

Airlines and Aviation

Lion Air receives 50th B737-900

Mark Elliott Sep 16, 2011

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…

Global

July air traffic boosted 5.9% year on year

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2011

Air passenger traffic across the world's airports increased 5.9% in July year-on-year, according to new figures from IATA. International markets, which grew by 7.3% compared with July 2010,…

UK

‘ATOL should include airlines’, says 95% of ABTA members

Mark Elliott Aug 30, 2011

Airlines should be included in the ATOL financial protection scheme, according to 95% of ABTA's members. The association's recent survey, which was answered by 225 agencies online, has shown…

Airlines and Aviation

Tibet Airlines receives first A319

Mark Elliott Jul 3, 2011

Tibet Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A319, becoming the European planemaker's newest customer in China. The aircraft is the first of three A319s ordered by the Lhasa-based…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana receives first E-190

Mark Elliott May 23, 2011

Air Astana has marked its ninth anniversary with the addition of its first new Embraer E-190 aircraft. The new aircraft was received at a ceremony in Almaty attended by VIPs, government…

Airlines and Aviation

2000th King Air C90 delivered to Delhi

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2011

InterGlobe General Aviation Pvt. Limited, a subsidiary of InterGlobe Enterprises, today announced the delivery of the 2000th King Air C90 to an Indian customer based in Delhi. Nigel…

Global

Air Astana 2010 profit up by 59 percent

Mark Elliott Jan 20, 2011

Kazakhstan's principal airline Air Astana has announced a record pre-tax profit of US$96.4 million in 2010, up 59 percent on 2009. Total capacity for the airline has increased by eight…

Airlines and Aviation

LAN Airlines passenger traffic climbs 13.9% in May

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2010

Santiago, Chile, June 8, 2010 - LAN Airlines S.A. and its subsidiaries, ("LAN" or "the Company") (NYSE: LFL / IPSA: LAN), one of the leading airlines in Latin…

Global

Hainan Airlines returns to profit in 2009

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2010

Hainan Airlines posted an annual net profit CNY334.7 million (US$48.9 million) in 2009, returning to the black following a CNY1.41 billion loss in 2008. Xinhua has reported the carrier…

Features

Air India signs US$190m SITA deal

Mark Elliott Apr 19, 2010

8 April 2010, Delhi: The National Aviation Company of India (NACIL) today announced that SITA, the aviation IT specialist, has been selected to provide its hosted Horizon…

Global

Air India signs US$190m SITA deal

Mark Elliott Apr 12, 2010

8 April 2010, Delhi: The National Aviation Company of India (NACIL) today announced that SITA, the aviation IT specialist, has been selected to provide its hosted Horizon…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Berlin reveals 2009 financial figures

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2010

Air Berlin is celebrating today after its 2009 financial figures revealed an increase in operational result. The German airline had put a cost-reduction programme in place before the…

Global

Gulf Air carries more passengers in 2009

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2010

Manama, Bahrain 24 March 2010: Celebrating the airline's 60th anniversary today National carrier Gulf Air presented to the Board of Directors a report of significantly improved…

Global

Air Astana achieves record profit in 2009

Mark Elliott Mar 10, 2010

Kazakhstan's Air Astana achieved a record profit after tax (unaudited) of $47 million on revenues of $546m for the full year 2009, a gain of 176% over 2008 and a 34% increase over the…

Global

Malaysia’s AirAsia 2009 profit at record high

Mark Elliott Mar 1, 2010

AirAsia, Asia's largest low-cost carrier by fleet size, reported its best ever yearly profit ever as the economic crisis of the past year boosted demand for cheaper air travel.The…

Global

AirAsia turns a profit in 2009

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2010

- Net Profit: RM549 million- Core Operating Profit: 447 million- Passenger Growth: 21%- Expanding Network: Launched 12 new routesLOW COST TERMINAL SEPANG, 25 February 2009 -…

Airlines and Aviation

Aircraft accident rates drops in 2009 - IATA

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2009 showing that the year's accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the second…

Global

Aircraft accident rates drops in 2009

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

Montreal - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2009 showing that the year's accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the…

Global

Aircraft accident rates drops in 2009 – IATA

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2010

Montreal - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the aviation safety performance for 2009 showing that the year's accident rate for Western-built jet aircraft as the…

Global

Air Arabia maintains profitability in 2009

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2010

13/02/2010: Air Arabia (PJSC), the Middle East and North Africa's first and largest low-cost carrier, announced today its financial results for the 12 months ending December…

Global

Auckland airport plans to raise US$90 million in share sale

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010

Auckland International Airport Ltd is planning to raise NZ$126.4 million (US$89.7 million) through a share sale, Bloomberg has reported. The funds would go towards the company's…

Global

Kingfisher Airlines losses widen in 2009-10

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2010

Kingfisher Airlines has reported a loss of INR3.55 billion (US$77 million) for the first three quarters of the 2009-10 fiscal year. This widened from a INR1.34 billion loss in the…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental Airlines announces loss of profit for 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2010

Continental Airlines today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145 million of previously announced special charges, and a $158…

Global

Indian air traffic climbs 8% in 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

Domestic air travel in India made a comeback in 2009, with passenger traffic registering an increase of 7.9% over the previous year, Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported.…

Global

Vietnam Airlines profits slump in 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 15, 2010

Vietnam Airlines pre-tax profits fell by 42% year-on-year to US$8.1 million last year, Thanh Nien News has reported. The national carrier saw revenues reach US$1.3 billion in 2009,…

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus achieves record aircraft deliveries in 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2010

12 January 2010: Airbus delivered a total of 498 aircraft in 2009. The figure is a new company delivery record for a single year and is 15 more aircraft than in 2008. The figure includes 402…

Global

Airbus achieves record aircraft deliveries in 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 13, 2010

12 January 2010: Airbus delivered a total of 498 aircraft in 2009. The figure is a new company delivery record for a single year and is 15 more aircraft than in 2008. The figure includes 402…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair passenger traffic drops 9%

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2010

Finnair's scheduled traffic declined in 2009 by nearly nine per cent compared with the previous year. Last year, Finnair carried more than 7.4 million passengers on its scheduled and…

Global

Finnair passenger traffic drops 9%

Mark Elliott Jan 10, 2010

Finnair's scheduled traffic declined in 2009 by nearly nine per cent compared with the previous year. Last year, Finnair carried more than 7.4 million passengers on its scheduled and…

Global

Tiger Airways plans to raise US$196 million in IPO

Mark Elliott Jan 8, 2010

Tiger Airways announced plans to raise up to SG$273 million (US$196 million) through an initial public offering (IPO). According to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation report, the…

Global

Lion Air receives four new Boeing 737-900ERs

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

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…

Global

Air Arabia profits rise 6% in 2009

Mark Elliott Nov 15, 2009

Global

Asia-Pacific aircraft fleet to overtake Europe’s by 2019

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2009

The Asia-Pacific will pass Europe to have the world's second biggest aircraft fleet by 2019, according to a forecast from London consultancy Ascend. Ascend's global fleet forecast…

Global

Air New Zealand outperforms airline industry in 2009

Mark Elliott Aug 27, 2009

27 August 2009: Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation of $145 million for the year ended 30 June 2009, a decrease of 26% on the prior year.…

Global

Air China profits double in 2009

Mark Elliott Aug 26, 2009

Air China more than doubled its profit in the first half of 2009, as fuel-hedging gains and strong domestic demand offset declining international travel, Bloomberg reported. The…

Global

Strong business aircraft line-up at Asian Aerospace ’09

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2009

A 15-strong line-up of business aircraft will showcase at Reed Exhibitions' Asian Aerospace 09 show in Hong Kong next month - more than double the number on show in 2007. The…

Global

Melbourne air traffic rises in 2008-09

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2009

Passenger numbers at Melbourne Airport rose 2.1% in the 2008-2009 financial year, the Australian Financial Review reported. Both domestic and international arrivals rose during the…

Global

Airline insurers face worst month since 9/11

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2009

Axa, Allianz, and AIG lead a group of airline insurers poised to record the biggest monthly losses since September of 2001, according to a Bloomberg report. Costs to indemnify…

Global

Airbus wins orders worth US$12.9 billion at Paris Air Show

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2009

Airbus received orders for 127 aircraft, valued at some US$12.9 billion during the 2009 Paris Air Show. These commitments include firm orders for 58 aircraft worth almost US$6.4…

Global

Bullish AirAsia targets 24 million passengers in 2009

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2009

AirAsia remains bullish about its performance in 2009 as passengers increasingly choose low cost carriers over full service airlines during the economic downturn. AirAsia has forecast that…

Global

Global airline industry to lose $US9bn in 2009: IATA

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2009

The International Air Transport Association says airlines will lose $US9 billion this year because of the global economic crisis."Our industry is in survival mode," Giovanni…

Global

Air China may post 2009 profit

Mark Elliott May 15, 2009

Air China, the country's second-largest carrier, expects to return to profit this year as government stimulus measures help revive domestic air travel. According to a Bloomberg…

Global

Chinese airlines see 2009 resurgence

Mark Elliott Apr 14, 2009

The domestic market saw a double-digit growth in passengervolume during the period, up 17.9% on the same period last year. The CAACattributed the growth to the central government's…

Global

Malaysia airport traffic drops 9%

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2009

Bernama reported that the number of passengers using Kuala Lumpur InternationalAirport (KLIA) in Sepang declined 8.9% to 1.90 million from 2.09 million a yearago, citing an MAHB…

Airlines and Aviation

New Airbus A319 for Bangkok Airways

Mark Elliott Apr 2, 2009

Bangkok Airways has welcomed the 20th addition to its fleet, and its fifth Airbus A319. This dual-class aircraft is divided into 12 Blue Ribbon class (business class) and 108 seats…

Global

Chongqing Airlines gets first new A319

Mark Elliott Mar 26, 2009

The Centre for Asia PacificAviation reported that Chongqingwill operate the A319 in a two-class configuration with 122 seats. The airline's Vice President, Liu Qing, said; "We…

Global

Jazeera Airways profit soars 94%

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2009

Kuwaiti low-cost carrier, Jazeera Airways, has seen its profits rise 94.4% in 2008, Gulf News reported. The airline's net profit for last year totalled KWD4.5 million (US$15.3…

Global

2009: The Year of Oman Air

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2009

Oman Air has high aspirations. Having decided just 20 months ago to part from Gulf Air and become the de-facto national carrier for Oman, this once small, local carrier is now…

Features

Macau Airport looks to 2009

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2008

Dr. Deng Jun, Chairman of Board of Directors of Macau International Airport Company Ltd, has outlined his thoughts for 2009, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported.…

Features

Malaysian airports pessimistic for 2009

Mark Elliott Nov 26, 2008

Despite recording a 4% rise in passenger traffic this year, Malaysian airports are reported to be pessimistic of next year's performance, in view of the global economic…

Asia

Indian airfares to fall in 2009 - Minister

Mark Elliott Nov 14, 2008

India's Civil Aviation Minister, Praful Patel, has promised passengers that airfares will come down next year, as airlines pass-on fuel savings to the consumer, The Times…

Features

Mandala Airlines targets 9,000 passengers

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2008

Indonesia's Mandala Airlines hopes to increase its number of passengers to 9,000 in 2009, up from an expected 5,000 this year, the Jakarta Post has reported. The strong…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China posts US$49 million loss

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2008

Air China has reported a first half 2008 operating loss of CNY335.9 million (US$49 million), Bloomberg has reported. The results show a significant slide from the same period a year…

Indonesia

KL air show planned for 2009

Mark Elliott Aug 22, 2008

The first ever Kuala Lumpur Air Show (KLAS) will be held from 15-19 July 2009 at the Subang Skypark, the New Straits Times has reported. And Malaysia has grand ideas for its…

Features

Ryanair faces US$94m loss

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2008

Ryanair has warned it could make an annual loss of up to EUR60 million (US$94.3 million) if oil prices stayed high and it continued cutting fares. The low-cost carrier announced that net…

Airlines and Aviation

China to build 97 regional airports

Mark Elliott Jan 30, 2008

China plans to build 97 regional airports by 2020 to meet soaring domestic passenger and cargo demand.The Financial Times reported that the cabinet had approved the plan with the first 45 to…

Airlines and Aviation

Jakarta airport railway ready by end 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2008

A railway project to Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta airport is scheduled to finish by the end of 2009, an official was quoted by Jakarta Post. "The design is almost done. We're now…

Features

Warring Aussie airlines offer A$9 fares

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2007

It said thousands snapped up the all-inclusive air fares yesterday as the airlines upped the ante in the battle for cheap-air fare supremacy. The price war will be a boost to regional…

Airlines and Aviation

New partnership between Loganair and Newcastle Rugby takes flight

Kanchan Nath Mar 21, 2023

Premiership rugby side, Newcastle Falcons, has announced Loganair as its ‘Official Airline Partner’ for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season.

Air

Qatar Airways Announces Major Network Expansion

Joe Cusmano Mar 20, 2023

Qatar Airways drew significant attention at the press conference held at ITB Berlin, when Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, unveiled new destinations and announced…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Holidays partners with Muzn Islamic Banking for Umrah packages

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

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.

Tourism Boards

‘Ask Britain Anything’ launched by British Airways and VisitBritain showcasing modern Britain in 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces in a new campaign that gives an insider’s view on modern Britain, with all its vibrancy and warmth, to inspire US visitors to book their…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways increases connections from Brazil to Italy

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Corendon Airlines launches 2024 flights, as they report summer 2023 ‘sales spike’.

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

Corendon Airlines today announced the launch of their 2024 summer programme, as they reported a summer 2023 ‘sales spike’. 

Airlines and Aviation

Prague Airport gets a direct route to Taipei

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Effective 18 July 2023, Prague Airport is getting a direct connection with the Taiwanese capital of Taipei.

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair provides lift-off for six community renewables projects

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights

Kanchan Nath Mar 17, 2023

Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.

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New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines

Harry Johnson Mar 17, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers” Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…

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Canada Jetlines Mulls Partnership with Qatar Airways

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by: Harry Johnson | Qatar is not only a growing and exciting destination, but also home to the world's best airport, Hamad International Airport Full article: Canada Jetlines Mulls…

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Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87%

Harry Johnson Mar 16, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | February 2023 International Air Passenger Travel to and from the United States Full article: Air Passenger Travel Between US and Europe Up 87% Copyright: eTurboNews -…

Global

AeroCloud pioneers technology for airports to offer ‘kerb to gate’ insights 

Kanchan Nath Mar 16, 2023

AeroCloud, the intelligent airport management platform that improves collaboration and operational efficiencies, announces at Passenger Terminal Expo the launch of AeroCloud Optic

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New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to Beijing Daxing Airport

Harry Johnson Mar 15, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Hong Kong Airlines first airline in Hong Kong to operate service to Daxing and both international airports in Beijing Full article: New Hong Kong Airlines Flight to…

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Healthy growth for LOT Polish Airlines in 2022

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand extends Gisborne – Napier service

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2023

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…

Airports

UK’s most punctual airports revealed ahead of Easter Holidays 

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

With the Easter break just around the corner, flying experience provider, FlyDays.co.uk  reveals that East Midlands Airport (EMA) is officially the most punctual airport in the United…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudi announces new airline ‘Riyadh Air’

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2023

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…

Airports

Adani airports handle record 14.25 million passengers in 2022

Kanchan Nath Mar 13, 2023

All the seven Adani airports saw an increase of 92% in domestic and 133% in international travellers. There has been a rise in the number of domestic 58% and international 61% flights

Airlines and Aviation

AirJapan unveils inaugural products and services

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2023

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…

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Economy Seats on Airlines in the US are wide enough

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 10, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | US Judge thinks seats on US air planes are large enough for American Travelers and issued a rule against Flyers Right. Full article: Economy Seats on Airlines in…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India integrates the Pilot Flight Duty Logbook with DGCA’s eGCA Platform

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways and American Airlines unveil Bridge Bar

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

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.

Hotels

WebBeds announce partnership with Luxair and LuxairTours

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

WebBeds, the global marketplace providing accommodation and ground product distribution services to the travel industry, has announced a partnership with tour operator, LuxairTours.

Air

Lufthansa Orders 22 Long-Haul Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Mar 10, 2023

The Lufthansa Group is investing in additional cutting-edge long-haul aircraft. The Group Executive Board has ordered ten Airbus A350-1000 passenger planes, five Airbus A350-900 planes,…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to relocate to Terminal 3 Manila International Airport from 16 April  

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

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. 

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair showcases the women behind its charter flight business

Kanchan Nath Mar 10, 2023

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.

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United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Hong Kong to San Francisco service directly connects Hong Kong travelers to United's largest hub airport on the US West Coast Full article: United Airlines Resumes Hong…

Airlines and Aviation

Greater Bay Airlines Places Order For 15 Boeing 737 MAX

Joe Cusmano Mar 9, 2023

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…

Airports

BLR Airport named Best Airport by ACI’s ASQ Arrival Survey Globally for the year 2022

Kanchan Nath Mar 9, 2023

Achieving yet another significant milestone, Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru, also known as BLR Airport has been recognized as the ‘Best Airport at ACI's ASQ Arrival Survey…

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IATA: Airline Passenger Demand Remains Strong

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Total traffic in January 2023 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 67.0% compared to January 2022 Full article: IATA: Airline Passenger Demand…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 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…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair hops into spring with super schedule

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

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

Tourism Boards

Türkiye participates in World Book Fair’23 in New Delhi

Kanchan Nath Mar 8, 2023

The Turkiye Tourism Board made its debut participation in the 31st edition of World Book Fair, New Delhi held at Pragati Maidan from 25th February to 5th March, 2023.

Air

Europe’s Air Transport Could Face Another Summer of Chaos

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2023

The summer of 2023 will similarly be defined by travel mayhem. An analysis of cancelled flights and future projections reveals. The summer of 2022 was a chaotic time for airports and…

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IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero 

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by: Harry Johnson | Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen Full article: IATA: Airline Industry…

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Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020

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by: Harry Johnson | During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since February 2020 Full article: Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since…

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Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin

Harry Johnson Mar 7, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…

Global

Campsited launches ‘open air work from anywhere’ programme

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2023

Campsited, the digital marketplace for the open-air economy, announces the launch of its ‘Open Air Work From Anywhere’ programme to complement the fast growing Open-Air Holiday Anywhere side…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air preforms a low emission flypast at Bahrain Grand Prix

Kanchan Nath Mar 6, 2023

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…

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IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight Reductions Not Legal

Harry Johnson Mar 3, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | The need to restore the economic damage to the civil aviation industry of the Netherlands is not being addressed Full article: IATA: Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Flight…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes services to Shanghai with four weekly flights

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

 AirAsia X (AAX) has resumed its services to Shanghai, China with four weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur which commenced on 2 March 2023

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Trevolution Group sells a record number of airline tickets in 2022

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, reports its annual commercial results.

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Oscar the Grouch named Chief Trash Officer of United Airlines

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0

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…

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Qatar Airways to Unveil New Destinations At ITB Berlin 2023

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0

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…

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Lufthansa orders new Airbus and Boeing aircraft worth $7.5 billion

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Celebrates First Female Omani Captain

Joe Cusmano Mar 2, 2023

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…

Hotels

Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit to open in 2024 in Thailand

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, …

Airlines and Aviation

The first ‘Mallorca Airbus’ has arrived

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

Airbus' largest medium-haul jet, with 230 seats, now serves popular holiday destinations such as Mallorca, Crete and the Canary Islands.  

By the Way

Travel Counsellors celebrate gold status at five-star Fairmont Winsor

Kanchan Nath Mar 2, 2023

Travel Counsellors (TCs) celebrated sales success with a dinner at the five-star Fairmont Windsor Park Hotel on Sunday.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Increases Frequency and Adds 4 New Destinations

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2023

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…

Global

Korean Air to introduce Korean vegan meals

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways Introduces New Pricing Concept “Fly Your Way”

Joe Cusmano Feb 27, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Launches Economy Stretch More Choice And Comfort

Joe Cusmano Feb 27, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Nok Air starts flights from Bangkok to Hyderabad

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

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…

Reports

Hainan FTP promoted in Vietnam with 19 joint projects signed

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

From 20-23 February, a delegation from south China's Hainan Province conducted economic and cultural exchanges in Vietnam primarily aimed at promoting the policies of the Hainan Free Trade…

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways cuts loss on tourism recovery

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

Bangkok Airways narrowed its operating loss for 2022, as revenues doubled on the back of significant growth in passenger numbers.

Airports

AAHK welcomes budget speech’s support to airport city development

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) welcomes the Financial Secretary’s support in the Budget Speech 2023/24 to the developments at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) under the Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin wins USD160 mn in trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines announces ‘Airfare Sale’

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

oneworld’s wins Best Airline Alliance in Cellars in the Sky awards

Kanchan Nath Feb 24, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches ‘Start of Summer Sale’ 

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI to implement biometric check-in at Suvarnabhumi Airport on flights to Singapore

Kanchan Nath Feb 23, 2023

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…

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Top executive changes at Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Airlines

Harry Johnson Feb 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Important leadership changes of commercial core functions at Lufthansa Group and Lufthansa Airlines Top…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air Participates in the HFW Middle East Aviation Conference

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

SmartLynx Airlines receives Foreign Air Transport Operator Certificate in Australia

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Seamless Air Alliance collaborates with GSMA

Kanchan Nath Feb 21, 2023

The objective of the collaboration is to create a scalable framework for establishing commercial roaming agreements between respective members.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana declares 2022 its best-ever year

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Air India’s record plane orders to modernize fleet and expand network

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin wins trademark dispute with Alaska Airlines

Kanchan Nath Feb 20, 2023

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…

Tourism

Australia’s Travel Volume Is Still Down Compared To 2019

Joe Cusmano Feb 20, 2023

Australia’s travel and tourism industry is grappling with an increase in demand. Yet, the Australian Bureau of Statistics numbers reveals that incoming and outbound traffic is still far…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair unveils a ‘berry’ fine wine

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Tourism Australia & Singapore Airlines to boost business events travel to Australia

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.

Airlines and Aviation

Chubb enters into partnership with Korean Air

Kristin Mariano Feb 17, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

14% increase in Rose Shipments at BLR Airport

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

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…

Expedition Cruising

Hurtigruten Expeditions looks to the future with arrival of veteran explorer Alastair Newton

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

Hurtigruten Expeditions have hired Alastair Newton, 45, a younger veteran of the Expedition Cruise industry, as Director of Expedition Operations.

Global

Air Astana resumes Astana- Beijing flights

Kanchan Nath Feb 16, 2023

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.

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Airbus selects its future Chief Financial Officer

Harry Johnson Feb 16, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Thomas Toepfer, currently CFO of Covestro AG – a DAX40 company – will join Airbus on 1 September 2023…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways participates for the first time in BIT

Kanchan Nath Feb 15, 2023

ITA Airways attended for the first time the Borsa Internazionale del Turismo (BIT), the International Travel Exhibition taking place through February 14 in Milan.

Airlines and Aviation

Next generation of aviation engineers graduate with Loganair

Kanchan Nath Feb 14, 2023

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…

Global

Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to transport emergency aid

Kanchan Nath Feb 13, 2023

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan Airlines Increases Melbourne Tokyo Flights

Joe Cusmano Feb 11, 2023

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…

By the Way

American Airlines to transport over 417 tonnes of flowers from Europe to USA

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand adds flexibility for Cyclone Gabrielle

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

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…

Airports

Frankfurt airport teams up with SITA and NEC for biometrics

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

The deployment of SITA Smart Path brings a comprehensive biometric passenger processing solution across all terminals and airlines at Frankfurt Airport. 

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways’ Paris Premium Lounge re-opens

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

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…

Airports

BLADE India commences services from Goa’s new international airport  – MoPA 

Kanchan Nath Feb 10, 2023

FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”) announced the launch of its services from Goa’s new international airport - Manohar International Airport (MoPA).

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Hong Kong lures tourists with 500,000 free airline tickets

Harry Johnson Feb 10, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Hong Kong is sending its greatest welcome to the world with 500,000 air tickets and city-wide offers…

Appointments

Hahn Air appoints Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

To further strengthen the support and guidance for its airline partners, Hahn Air appointed Adriana C. Carrelli as Vice President Airline Business.

Airports

Airport lounges grow in popularity

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

In the past, airport lounges were almost all-exclusive domain of business and frequent travellers. But lately, as mass flight delays in the US have showcased, lounges have seen a rising…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: India’s  domestic air traffic reaches 86% of pre-covid level in 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

InterLnkd: Airlines shouldn’t have to compromise on ancillary revenues

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

Last week, Finnair announced it was joining the growing list of airlines discontinuing their in-flight and pre-order retail sales.

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus to recruit engineering, IT talent at Aero India 2023

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 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. 

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways announces record annual profits of KD20.1 million (USD65.7m) for 2022

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings’ journey from “air taxi” to value airline for Europe

Kanchan Nath Feb 8, 2023

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…

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Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic

Juergen T Steinmetz Feb 7, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…

Hotels

Centara partners with Thai Airways

Kanchan Nath Feb 7, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Feb 7, 2023

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…

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IATA: Air travel recovery is on for the full year

Harry Johnson Feb 6, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Airline industry left 2022 in far stronger shape than it entered, as most governments lifted COVID-19…

Air

Qatar Airways, Airbus Reach Settlement In A350 Legal Dispute

Joe Cusmano Feb 6, 2023

A long-running court battle between Qatar Airways and Airbus over the safety of the A350 aeroplane and massive orders for more aircraft has been resolved. The settlement was “amicable…

Airlines and Aviation

Ranking of destinations that have reactivated their direct air connections with China for 2023 

Kanchan Nath Feb 6, 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

Tourism

“Hello Hong Kong” launches with 500,000 free air tickets and city-wide offers

Kristin Mariano Feb 6, 2023

Hong Kong is ready to welcome visitors from all around the world once again with open arms and open doors. With the launch of the global promotional campaign “Hello Hong Kong,” Hong Kong…

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Fly Net Zero: Decarbonizing airline industry

Harry Johnson Feb 3, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Learning how to safely fly hydrogen-powered aircraft will be the challenge of a generation Fly Net…

Airlines and Aviation

British airways announces resumption of flights to mainland China

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly AirAsia X direct from Kuala Lumpur to Busan

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India  announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

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 …

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air adds Varanasi as the 14th destination

Kanchan Nath Feb 3, 2023

Akasa Air, India’s newest airline announced the addition of its 14th destination – Varanasi to its fast-growing network

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways joins the board of airline representatives in Germany (BARIG)

Kanchan Nath Feb 2, 2023

ITA Airways serves an extensive domestic and international network via its two hubs Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways signs merchandising deal with ATPCO  

Kanchan Nath Feb 2, 2023

ATPCO announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Qatar  Airways for its Routehappy merchandising solution.

Global

AirAsia India introduces Travel Insurance Coverage

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand introduces measures to ease the pain and create certainty for disrupted passengers

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

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 –…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines launches new global brand campaign ‘Welcome to World Class’

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

Singapore Airlines (SIA) launched its latest global brand campaign, which  will run on television, print, digital, out-of-home, and social media platforms. 

Recruitment

Airbus to recruit new talent

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to fly triple-daily to Phuket

Kanchan Nath Feb 1, 2023

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

Airports

Istanbul Airport Second World’s Most Connected

Joe Cusmano Jan 31, 2023

According to a statement released by the airport’s operator, IGA,  last Thursday, Istanbul Airport has the “second greatest connectivity” of any airport in the world. The study by…

Airlines and Aviation

Enjoy up to 23% with Oman Air’s global sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2023

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.

MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferencing, Exhibitions)

‘Further East 2023’ in Bali from 6-9 Nov

Kanchan Nath Jan 31, 2023

Asia Pacific’s most innovative barefoot travel show, Further East is returning to Seminyak, Bali, from 6 to 9 November 2023 for its fourth edition.

Airlines and Aviation

Bonza Launches This Week With $49 Flights

Joe Cusmano Jan 30, 2023

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…

Airports

45 Electric Vehicles introduced at Mumbai International Airport

Kanchan Nath Jan 30, 2023

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), a front runner in driving sustainable aviation practices in the country, announced that it has introduced its first batch of…

Air

Airbus Redesigns A350 Over Qatar Airways Disagreement

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2023

Recent reports indicate that Airbus has altered the design of the A350 wide-body passenger aircraft’s tail section. The work is being done despite a $2 billion lawsuit filed by Qatar…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair swings into 2023 with super sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

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…

Air

Lufthansa Submits An Official Bid For ITA Airways

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2023

Lufthansa has formally made an offer to the Italian government to purchase a minority share in ITA Airways. The proposal also comes with a future purchase option for any outstanding…

Airlines and Aviation

44,500 new aircraft worth USD2.7 trillion to be delivered over next two decades

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

The new Cirium Fleet Forecast reveals demand for approximately 44,500 new aircraft globally over the next two decades, worth USD2.9 trillion. 

Global

Air New Zealand – 2022 in the Air at 35,000ft

Kanchan Nath Jan 27, 2023

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Airbus’ High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) connectivity business becomes AALTO HAPS

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

Airbus’ record-breaking High Altitude Platform Station (HAPS) connectivity business has become AALTO HAPS (AALTO) ahead of an entry into service by the end of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

‘Year of the Rabbit Celebrations’ from Qatar Airways

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2023

Qatar Airways celebrates the Lunar New Year with passengers travelling to and from far East Asia by introducing festive products and cuisine inspired by Chinese culture and the Year of the…

Airports

Europe’s busiest airports in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Cirium shares weekly industry outlook ‘on the fly’. It looks at Europe’s busiest airports in 2022.

Air

Malaysia Airlines Considering New Cabin Crew Uniforms

Joe Cusmano Jan 25, 2023

Flight attendants of Malaysia Airlines have been polled regarding whether or not they would be comfortable with a “modest” uniform that would replace the traditional sarong kebaya and…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand and Trees That Count celebrate one year of partnership

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

12 months, almost 200,000 native trees, and one tree-mendous partnership later, Air New Zealand and Trees That Count are thrilled to celebrate their first year of partnership through the…

Airlines and Aviation

Budapest Airport builds on Turkish links with Wizz Air

Kanchan Nath Jan 25, 2023

Budapest Airport’s route network to Turkey continues to expand with the announcement that Wizz Air will launch direct flights to Istanbul and Antalya this summer

Airlines and Aviation

Nok Air to fly from Hyderabad to Bangkok

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

Nok Air is very pleased to announce commencement of flight operations from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bangkok (DMK) from 20th February, 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Air passenger taxis and air ambulance are seen as the biggest eVTOL growth markets

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

Air passenger taxis, air ambulance and cargo transport are seen as the three areas of the eVTOL market that will see the biggest growth over the next five years.

United Arab Emirates

flyadeal and Navitaire renew partnership

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s newest low-fares airline, has renewed its agreement with Navitaire for the Navitaire Airline Platform, including the New Skies® digital retailing system, to help…

Airlines and Aviation

Ohayosan Osaka! AirAsia X returns to Japan’s gourmet capital

Kristin Mariano Jan 24, 2023

AirAsia X (AAX) returned to Osaka, Japan further expanding its network to/from the land of the rising sun.  The inaugural flight departed from Kuala Lumpur at 11.45pm last night and…

Air

Travel Has Returned, But Low Airfares Have Not

Joe Cusmano Jan 23, 2023

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission predicts that high costs will continue through 2023, despite recent statistics from the Australian Bureau of Statistics showing that…

Global

Gulf Air announces ‘Beach Destinations’ for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Fly Now Pay Later announces partnership with Eastern Airways 

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Fly Now Pay Later, the travel industry’s leading BNPL provider that allows customers to spread the cost of their travel expenditures over monthly instalments, has today announced a new…

Airports

Glasgow Airport to pilot special assistance passenger support app

Kanchan Nath Jan 23, 2023

Glasgow Airport is trialling an app to ensure all passengers who require additional support get the help they need. PRM Assist allows passengers who need additional support to contact the…

Airlines and Aviation

BAA Training Vietnam and Bamboo Airways launch the first MPL program in Vietnam

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2023

BAA Training Vietnam - the leading pilot training center, and Bamboo Airways - the 5 star-oriented full-service carrier, have signed a 3-year cooperation agreement defining BAA Training…

Global

Corendon Airlines adds extra routes due to success of 50% campaign

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2023

Corendon Airlines has added additional summer 2023 capacity, due to the success of its Summer 2023 ‘upto 50% off campaign’, launched earlier this month. Customers will receive upto 50%…

TD Syndicated Partner

What to expect in air travel this year

editor Jan 20, 2023 0

by: editor | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News A m1nd-set traffic forecast is compiled via a unique data tool, B1S, in partnership with IATA and their air traffic data…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air to re-launch its Prague–Seoul connection

Kristin Mariano Jan 20, 2023

One of the most populous and technologically advanced cities of the world – monuments, modern architecture, shopping, beautiful panoramas, cultural events, and great food – Seoul has it…

Airlines and Aviation

Locatory.com: Aircraft part market is expected to continue growing in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 19, 2023

The aviation industry has been experiencing challenge after challenge over the last couple of years. And yet it was able to show resilience in the face of adversity.

Air

Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

EasyJet has added a service to Amsterdam from Southend Airport

Kanchan Nath Jan 18, 2023

The four-times-a-week service will take off on May 24, and Amsterdam becomes the fourth easyJet destination from Southend, alongside Malaga, Majorca and Faro.

Global

FC Bayern Munich concludes successful return to Doha winter camp with Qatar Airways

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FC Bayern Munich, welcomed back the European football giants to Doha for their 2023 Winter Training Camp

Travel Tech

Travelport and Air France-KLM launch NDC Content

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

Travelport and Air France-KLM announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) is now live on Travelport. 

Airlines and Aviation

Ryanair announces new UK routes to Rome

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2023

Ryanair has announced two new routes from East Midlands and Liverpool to Rome – both operating twice weekly from April as part of their Summer ‘23 schedules.

TD Syndicated Partner

Airbus preparing for Intersec 2023 in Dubai

Harry Johnson Jan 17, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel & Tourism News Airbus is to participate in Intersec 2023, the leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection. The post…

TDIWTA

IWTA speaks with Vitna Achour Flight Attendant, Life Coach and Trainer Cebu Pacific Air

Sumi Soorian Jan 16, 2023

Half Filipino and half Syrian, Vitna started her career with Cebu Pacific Air after she finished her studies. She dreamt of becoming a flight attendant in elementary school as she thought it…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air and SalamAir expand codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

Oman Air and SalamAir expanded their codeshare partnership, add four services with Oman Air codesharing on the following SalamAir - operated frequencies starting from 09 January 2023:

Airlines and Aviation

AvianWE to represent Akasa Air

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

AvianWE is now the official public relations partner for Akasa Air, India’s newest and most dependable airline. The agency team will actively be involved in media networking and all press…

Air

Airlines Are Wary About Restarting Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Jan 13, 2023

After being isolated for over three years since the initial Covid-19 outbreak, China made the bold step to stop quarantine and testing for all inbound international travellers. The…

Air

Airline strikes on the horizon, how travel insurance can help

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

With airlines and airport service providers walking off the job around the world, the potential for travel disruption due to labour issues is very real. Travel insurance marketplace…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways launches global sale

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

Etihad Airways starts the year with its annual Global Sale offering great deals for travellers looking to explore new destinations and visit friends & family. Guests can take…

Airlines and Aviation

EVA Air to launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines

Kristin Mariano Jan 12, 2023

EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023. The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA Air…

Cruise

Silversea sets sail on 139-day ‘South Side Story’ world cruise 2023

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2023

Silversea Cruises’ 2023 World Cruise, South Side Story, is set to depart from Sydney on January 10, marking the first time the leading ultra-luxury and expedition cruise line has set sail…

Airports

Edinburgh Airport is the most congested in the UK

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2023

New research from travel money expert eurochange, has revealed which major UK airports have the most congestion, based on average journey times throughout the year. The study,…

Air

Over a third of Brits are sceptical of airline businesses’ environmental claims

Kristin Mariano Jan 11, 2023

Airline operators are those least likely to be believed when making environmental claims, with 35% of Brits admitting to being sceptical. Just 23% of consumers take environmental claims…

TD Syndicated Partner

Accor brings new Mercure hotel brand to Cairns

Harry Johnson Jan 11, 2023 0

Accor has announced that it is bringing its leading Mercure hotel brand back to the coastal holiday hotspot of Cairns in Tropical North Queensland with the opening of new Mercure Cairns.…

Air

IATA Slam Covid-19 Tests For Travellers From China

Joe Cusmano Jan 10, 2023

IATA has criticised countries’ decisions to impose coronavirus tests and other measures on Chinese travellers as futile “knee-jerk” reactions. A rising number of countries, including…

Air

Bali International Airshow 2024: To support an independent aviation industry and participate in accelerating national export performance

Kristin Mariano Jan 10, 2023

As an archipelago consisting of 17,000 islands, air transportation in Indonesia is an absolute necessity for the movement of passengers as well as cargo. Even during the pandemic, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air ranked as most punctual airline in Middle East and Africa in 2022

Kristin Mariano Jan 10, 2023

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality. As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance…

TD Syndicated Partner

Norwegian Cruise Line Executive VP named new FCCA OC Chair

Harry Johnson Jan 9, 2023 0

Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced that Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), has been appointed…

Tourism

Appetite for the Caribbean is back with numbers set to soar as airlines increase flight routes between Britain and the islands

Kristin Mariano Jan 9, 2023

As we enter 2023, the recovery of the global travel industry is no longer in uncertainty. Yet, some regions appear to be well ahead of others when it comes to regaining their…

Global

Air Transat launches Canada and USA new year seat sale

Kanchan Nath Jan 6, 2023

Air Transat launches its Canada and USA New Year Seat Sale from 5th January, 2023, with return fares from London Gatwick to Toronto from as low as £379pp (approx. USD 456.17 ) return.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines designs UEFA Champions League themed aircraft

Kanchan Nath Jan 5, 2023

Turkish Airlines has designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events. 

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways Holidays: Half of Brits fail to take their annual leave

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

British Airways Holidays new survey reveals 50% of UK working adults do not take their full annual leave allocation.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways opens additional frequency to its direct flight schedule from Rome to New Delhi

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

ITA Airways, the Italian flag carrier has informed that as of December 30th, 2022, ITA Airways has opened the sales of an additional weekly frequency to its direct flight schedule from Rome…

Airports

IndiGo flight from Hyderabad to be first aircraft to land at Goa’s MIA

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

An IndiGo Airlines flight from Hyderabad will be the first aircraft to land at the recently inaugurated Manohar International Airport (MIA) in North Goa on January 5, an official from the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia flight grounded in Coimbatore after bird hit

Kanchan Nath Jan 4, 2023

An Air Arabia flight bound for Sharjah was grounded at the Coimbatore International Airport following a bird hit during the takeoff on Monday.

Special Reports

Cirium: Iberia most on-time airline in Europe in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Iberia has been named as the European leader for airline on-time performance for 2022 by Cirium, the global aviation analytics leader.

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines transports 18 million passengers in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Vietnam Airlines served over 18 million passengers this year, a huge improvement from the past two years. The Southeast Asian carrier hit almost three-quarters of its annual revenue compared…

Associations

305 enforcement actions against airlines, individuals taken by DGCA in 2022

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) took 305 enforcement actions besides imposing financial penalties to the tune of Rs 1.97 crore (approx. USD 2,38,246.48)against various airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

400,000 passengers took-off for holidays with Austrian Airlines

Kanchan Nath Jan 3, 2023

A family visit or heading off on vacation – many took the Christmas season as an opportunity for air travel. During the holidays Austrian Airlines welcomed about 400,000 passengers on board,…

Airports

Kerala govt to acquire land for Sabarimala airport

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

In a major boost to the proposed Sabarimala International Greenfield Airport in Erumeli, the state government has issued a modified order sanctioning land acquisition for the project.

Spain

Spain imposes COVID-19 restrictions on arrivals from China

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

All travellers reaching Spain from China now need to present negative COVID-19 test results, or proof of complete vaccination against the virus, with any of the vaccines approved by the…

Italy

Italy imposes mandatory COVID-19 tests for travellers from China

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

Three years after the first case of a person infected with Coronavirus was detected in China, Italy has imposed again entry restrictions on travellers from this country, in a bid to prevent…

India

India makes Covid-19 test mandatory for travellers from 6 destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

India has made Covid-19 negative test mandatory for travellers from China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Singapore and Thailand from Jan 1, its health minister said on Thursday.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways announces new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

British Airways has announced a new daily flight from London Heathrow to Florence, Italy, for Summer 2023. Starting on 26 April 2023, the new flight will operate daily from London Heathrow’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air commences its maiden flight from Lucknow

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

Akasa Air operated its first flight from Lucknow – the 11th city in its network, marking the airline’s entry into Uttar Pradesh.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways on track with its rehabilitation plan

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

The embattled Thai flag carrier has sold at least eight aircraft and other non-core assets since October, as part of Thai Airways‘ rehab plan. Thai Airways International has updated its…

Airlines and Aviation

GoJet Airlines announces new top-tier pay for pilots

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

GoJet has announced new premium pay rates for pilots in the regional industry. Effective immediately, First Officers will earn a starting rate of USD 90.00 per hour, while Near Entry…

Airports

Qatar Duty Free opens the first ever FIFA Store at Hamad International Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

Qatar Duty Free (QDF), the Official Retail Partner for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 TM, has officially launched the first FIFA store at the World Best Airport, Hamad International Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia offers special extra flights at fixed low fares

Kanchan Nath Dec 29, 2022

AirAsia reaffirms its commitment to reuniting loved ones for the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration with special extra flights at fixed low fares between Peninsula and East Malaysia from…

Global

Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia India launches its ‘New Year, New Deals’

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

Making the most of the year-end uptick in travel sentiment, AirAsia India announced its 'New Year, New Deals' sale with fares starting at ₹1,497 (approx. USD 18.07) for routes like…

Airlines and Aviation

Budapest boosts Hurghada capacity as Air Cairo returns

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

Budapest Airport welcomes a significant boost in the Hungarian gateway’s capacity to Hurghada today, with the return of airline partner Air Cairo.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways launches its biggest sale of the year

Kanchan Nath Dec 28, 2022

British Airways and British Airways Holidays have launched their biggest sale of the year, offering customers huge savings for bookings made before 31 January 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia

Kanchan Nath Dec 27, 2022

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, today signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low-cost…

Airlines and Aviation

AviaAM Leasing buys two Boeing 737-800 aircraft

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil

Kanchan Nath Dec 26, 2022

Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways concludes FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

‎Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of FIFA, concluded its FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ journey in style, presenting the medals and individual awards to Argentina after their historic…

Air

EU Scraps Mobile Phone Airplane Mode Requirement

Joe Cusmano Dec 23, 2022

Airline mode restrictions will be removed, allowing passengers travelling inside the European Union (EU) to use their mobile devices fully. With the European Commission’s recent…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Holidays partners with Jordan Tourism Board

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

Oman Air Holidays has announced a strategic partnership with the Jordan Tourism Board to undertake joint promotional activities in Oman and Jordan.

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara joins airline association BARIG

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

On 1 January 2023, the Indian carrier Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Limited), a joint venture between Tata Sons Limited (51 percent) and Singapore Airlines Limited (49 percent), will become a…

Austria

Austrian Airlines recruits 24 new mechatronics apprentices

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

For all young professionals who are currently looking for an exciting and challenging apprenticeship, there is now some good news: Austrian Airlines is looking for 24 new mechatronics…

Netherlands

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Deventer opens with 99 keys in the Netherlands

Kanchan Nath Dec 23, 2022

IHG Hotels & Resorts and Cycas Hospitality have celebrated the opening of the first Holiday Inn Express in Deventer, Netherlands, with the opening of Holiday Inn Express & Suites…

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair launches biggest ever Newcastle expansion

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Loganair has unveiled its biggest-ever programme of flights for Newcastle Airport for summer 2023. 

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air highlights digital transformation achievements

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Continuing to drive transformation in the aviation sector, Oman Air’s Digital department recently held its annual workshop.

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Finnair adds flights between its Helsinki hub and key destinations in Asia for summer 2023. Finnair resumes flights between Helsinki and Osaka with three weekly flights and adds frequencies…

Singapore

Singapore Changi Airport adds Pune to its network

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

Singapore’s Changi Airport has re-established its link to all South Asian cities to the pre-pandemic level and added Pune to its network, reporting a strong rebound in passenger traffic

Air

Airlines Are Betting On A Thriving Post-Pandemic Future

Joe Cusmano Dec 21, 2022

The airline industry has recovered from the pandemic and is experiencing a time of exceptional prosperity. Algorithms powered by artificial intelligence are sifting through mountains…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines reconnects Vienna and Shanghai twice a week

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

As of 16 January, Austrian Airlines will once again operate two direct flights per week from Vienna to Shanghai. With the additional connection on Mondays from Vienna and Wednesdays from…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair completes hat-trick of Doha routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

Finnair is launching daily flights from Helsinki to Doha, as it continues to expand its Asian network. This route follows in the footsteps of Finnair’s recently launched flights from…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Marakanda joins Airports Council International Europe

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

Air Marakanda, the operator of Samarkand International Airport (‘SKD’), announces it received silver membership at the European branch of Airports Council International (‘ACI Europe’), the…

Sweden

Swedish study: Ship emissions can be cut by 97.5%, by switching to foiling electric vessels

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

A study from The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm says emissions from ships could be reduced by 97.5% by switching from diesel vessels to a new type of electric hydrofoil ship that…

Hotels

New ibis budget hotel with 262 keys opens at Manchester Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

The newly opened ibis budget Manchester Airport is the ideal choice when flying to or from Manchester Airport.

Airports

25 AAI airports to be leased b/w 2022-2025

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

As per National Monetisation Pipeline (NMP), 25 airports of the Airports Authority of India (AAI) have been earmarked for leasing over the years 2022 to 2025, said the Ministry of Civil…

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air to add Goa, its 12th destination from 11 Jan

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

Akasa Air is set to add Goa to its route network, the 12th destination to join the airline’s fast-growing network, from January 1, 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines took off for the first time to Tromsø

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

OS flight 329 was a special one. Not only because Austrian Airlines took off on its inaugural flight to Tromsø at 10:35 a.m. local time on Saturday, 17 December, 2022, also because the…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Plans To Order For More Than 200 Boeing Aircraft

Joe Cusmano Dec 20, 2022

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…

Hotels

Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak opens with 269 keys

Kanchan Nath Dec 20, 2022

Accor has introduced an exciting new era of premium, locally-inspired international hospitality to Bali with the opening of Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak, revealing fresh cultural perspectives…

Air

Hahn Air expands network with 14 new partner airlines in 2022

Kristin Mariano Dec 20, 2022

Hahn Air added 14 new carriers to its leading network of more than 350 airlines throughout 2022. With Hahn Air’s solutions, the partners can sell their flights in 190 markets,…

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair to introduce Equality, Diversity and Inclusion training

Kanchan Nath Dec 19, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, is introducing its first Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training programme for employees as part of its Flying’s For All strategy.

Air

IATA Says Airlines Return To Profit In 2023

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2022

As airlines continue to reduce losses brought on by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates a return to profitability for the…

Airports

International Samarkand Airport welcomes first flight from Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Dec 16, 2022

Air Marakanda, the operator of recently modernised Samarkand International Airport, is delighted to announce Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare UAE airline, has conducted its first…

Global

Virgin Australia Announces New Cairns-Tokyo Flight

Joe Cusmano Dec 15, 2022

Virgin Australia has announced a new international route, with a daily return flight from Cairns to Tokyo (Haneda) beginning on 28 June 2023. The route is being introduced for the…

Airports

CSMIA handles a record of 1,50,988 passengers in a single day

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), the world’s busiest single crossover runway airport has handled a record passenger movement with 1,50,988 travellers…

Attractions & Tours

 39th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Located in the heartland of Northeast Asia, Harbin enjoys superior natural conditions, a special urban history and unique ice and snow culture.

Sports Tourism

Qatar Airways brings football legends together

Kanchan Nath Dec 15, 2022

Qatar Airways honoured some of the best football players to grace the field, as well as previous FIFA World Cup winners at the Qatar Airways House at the Hyatt Regency Oryx Hotel, and in the…

Tourism

Hong Kong Tourism Is Struggling As COVID-19 Limitations Continue

Joe Cusmano Dec 14, 2022

Experts claim that Hong Kong’s ongoing pandemic restrictions have not effectively stopped the spread of COVID-19, and the city is now fighting to restore its tourism industry. Despite…

Reports

Loyalty programs market in travel to expand at 9.20% CAGR through 2032

Kanchan Nath Dec 14, 2022

The tourism industry loyalty programs market is poised to reach a valuation of USD24 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 9.20% CAGR

car rental

Cabify expects airport and station mobility in Dec 2022 to exceed pre-pandemic figures

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Cabify, the international multi-mobility company, forecasts that trips to or from airports and train/bus stations in the cities in which it operates will increase by 10% globally in December…

Airlines and Aviation

Copenhagen comes back to Cornwall Airport Newquay

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Cornwall Airport Newquay (NQY) has announced a significant development in its S23 schedule with the highly demanded return of Scandinavian connections.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways Brings Back The A380

Joe Cusmano Dec 12, 2022

After weeks of speculation, Etihad Airways announced last Friday that its Airbus A380 jets will return to the skies in 2023. Etihad grounded all ten of its famous double-decker planes…

Air

Consumer Commission Puts On Notice Aussie Airlines To Lower Fares

Joe Cusmano Dec 12, 2022

Qantas anticipates a summer of tremendous demand that will test its service and dependability, while Australia’s consumer watchdog has warned airlines about rising domestic airfares.…

Travel Tech

AirTrip International signs multi-year agreement to use Sabre GDS 

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

 INFINI Travel Information, the exclusive Sabre GDS distribution partner in Japan, and  Sabre Corporation announced a new, multi-year GDS agreement with AirTrip International Corp.

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air successfully conducts business continuity drill test on its cloud infrastructure

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

In line with the Kingdom’s cloud first policy, Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has collaborated with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Airlines and Aviation

Jazeera Airways on a 5-year mark with its India operations

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

Jazeera Airways, Kuwait's low-cost airline, is operating regionally and internationally on a 5-year mark with its India operations and is anticipating stronger growth for the coming years.

Airlines and Aviation

Eurowings significantly expands its offering at Graz Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 12, 2022

Eurowings is significantly expanding its presence at Graz Airport and will be expanding its range of attractive direct flight destinations in the summer of 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair podcast series takes off

Kanchan Nath Dec 9, 2022

Loganair has launched its first ever podcast series, offering a unique insight into the UK’s largest regional airline as it continues to spread its wings. 

Airlines and Aviation

Arriving at the Airport ‘Ready to Fly’ is closer to reality

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed industry standards which will bring the aim of having travellers arrive at airports ready-to-fly one step closer to reality.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada’s new holiday film celebrates ‘togetherness’

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2022

Air Canada is celebrating the holiday season with a new, heartfelt short film to enchant Canadians with a message of togetherness.

Airports

DigiYatra launched at Varanasi airport in India

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

NEC announces the unveiling of the DigiYatra initiative - a paperless boarding process for air passengers, at the Varanasi airport.

Global

Air India resumes Bengaluru-San Francisco direct flights

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

Air India resumed its non-stop flight connecting Bengaluru to San Francisco, on Fridays, Sundays and Wednesdays with the Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. 

Airports

London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 7, 2022

This December London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg, providing even more choice for passengers this winter.

Airlines and Aviation

IATA: Air traffic increased by almost 50% in Oct 2022

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

The data provided by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that in October of this year, the total air traffic increased by 44.6 per cent compared to the figures…

Airlines and Aviation

 AirAsia India launches Season Sale

Kanchan Nath Dec 6, 2022

AirAsia India announced the launch of its Season sale with fares starting at INR 1,497 (approx. USD 18.39), for routes like Bengaluru-Kochi, in addition to similar discounted sale fares…

Airlines and Aviation

THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2022

Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to form a new strategic partnership. This will result in the airlines progressively code sharing more…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair flights ‘finn-ish’ year on a high

Kanchan Nath Dec 5, 2022

Finnair flights are set to end 2022 on a high, as the airline continues to recover its network. During December, the carrier is expected to operate 8,252 flights, the highest number since…

Airlines and Aviation

Korean Air takes delivery of first A321neo

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming a new operator of the best-selling A320 Family. Korean Air’s A321neo features the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing premium…

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air flight attendant suffers heart attack mid-flight to Paris

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

A flight attendant has tragically died after he suffered a heart attack mid-air. Yasser Saleh Al Yazidi was working on Gulf Air flight GF-19 from Bahrain to Paris on Tuesday when he began to…

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia unveils masterplan for King Salman International Airport

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

The airport is expected to become one of the largest in the world featuring six parallel runways. Saudi Arabia has revealed a masterplan for King Salman International Airport (DWD), which is…

Airlines and Aviation

Most airports and nearby areas unlikely to get 5G connectivity soon

Kanchan Nath Dec 2, 2022

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and MoCA (Ministry of Civil Aviation) fear that the radio altimeters and GPS used in most aircrafts will be adversely affected by the radio…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X makes progress in its PN17 regularisation strategy

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022

AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) is making progress in formulating its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation strategy following the recent extension of time granted by Bursa Malaysia Securities…

Mergers & Acquisitions

SIA and TATA to merge Air India and Vistara

Kanchan Nath Dec 1, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and  Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (SD360 million, USD250 million)  in Air India as part of…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways to resume flights to Taif, Saudi Arabia from 3 Jan

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2022

Qatar Airways has announced that it will resume services to Taif starting 3 January 2023 with three weekly flights. This is the airlines’ sixth destination in Saudi Arabia. 

Norway

Trolls! Experience the fairytales in Norway

Kanchan Nath Nov 30, 2022

Who are these creatures, and where do you meet them? Looking for adventure? Go troll hunting in Norway! Feel the presence of the mythical trolls while exploring stunning rock formations,…

Air

Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2022

While one in three Australians still plans to travel throughout the popular Christmas and summer holidays, the significant increase in international and domestic airfares has put seven…

Road

Clean Air Zone smart routing now available for Waze users in Bristol 

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, is today launching smart routing around Bristol’s Clean Air Zone to help drivers avoid unnecessary fines and reduce…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India Announces Six New European and US destinations

Joe Cusmano Nov 29, 2022

Air India, controlled by the multinational conglomerate Tata, is pushing forwards with its intentions to increase its domestic and international destinations. The airline announced that…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air unveils ‘Super Saver’ offer

Kanchan Nath Nov 29, 2022

Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever.

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways Announces New Flights To Tonga And Samoa

Joe Cusmano Nov 29, 2022

Fiji Airways has announced the introduction of services to the popular tourist destinations of Tonga and Samoa, as well as new advantages for tabua club members. The airline also…

Airports

The third runway at Hong Kong International Airport officially commissions

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

The third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) was officially commissioned marking a key milestone of the airport’s expansion into a Three-runway System (3RS).  

Global

London City Airport partners with Leidos to transform airport security experience 

Kanchan Nath Nov 28, 2022

London City Airport is investing in replacing its existing conventional security X-ray machines with new, state of the art, CT scanners, provided by Leidos. 

Global

Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines launches direct flights to Kirkuk

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

National flag carrier Turkish Airlines has announced new direct flights to Kirkuk, starting from 27 October, as one weekly flights between Istanbul Airport and Kirkuk International Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Adds A380 Flights To Sydney And Melbourne

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2022

Singapore Airlines’ flagship Airbus A380 is returning to Melbourne, and the airline is increasing the number of flights to Sydney using the superjumbo. This change will provide a…

Cruise

Royal Caribbean Quantum Of The Seas Arrives in Airlie Beach

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2022

On the weekend, the Royal Caribbean Quantum of the Seas made its maiden voyage to Airlie Beach. The arrival of Quantum heralded the beginning of the summer season for Royal Caribbean…

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways enables customers to purchase carbon removal credits

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

British Airways is now offering customers the chance to address their emissions from flying by purchasing certified carbon removal credits.

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly Belfast International – Southampton with Eastern Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, announced the launch of a new daily service between Southampton – Belfast International, the first link to Northern Ireland’s busiest airport from…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Reopens Bangkok Premium Lounge

Joe Cusmano Nov 24, 2022

Qatar Airways Premium Lounge at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport has reopened. The facility is located on level 3 of the airport’s Concourse D. It is open to Qatar Airways…

Airlines and Aviation

Nium unveils ‘Closed Loop’ payments alternative for airlines and OTAs

Kanchan Nath Nov 24, 2022

Nium, the global platform for Modern Money Movement announced the launch of Nium Airline Payments (NAP), a closed-loop payments solution powered by Universal Air Travel Plan (UATP).

Attractions & Tours

Billionaire Dubai announces a fiery new skating act, Tribertis 

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Comprised of Carlo Triberti, and Ursula Nuñez Rossi, Tribertis is an acrobatic roller-skating duo all set to bring their captivating act to the Billionaire stage.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan 

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair reduces approximately 150 jobs due to the impacts of the Russian airspace closure

Kristin Mariano Nov 23, 2022

Finnair has ended the change negotiations that were started in early October on its plan to reduce 200 jobs globally. The plan was linked to Finnair’s new strategy published on…

Airports

10 best global airports for an enjoyable layover

Kristin Mariano Nov 23, 2022

The study by ParkSleepFly analysed the busiest airports in the world, on their food & beverages, hygiene, service, customer satisfaction, shopping, and hotel availability, to reveal…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair To Outsource Cabin Crew Jobs To Cut Costs

Joe Cusmano Nov 22, 2022

Finnair plans to reduce the number of cabin crew based in Finland from 1,750 to 450 by the end of 2023. The airline plans to establish local flight attendant bases in the United States…

Global

Eurowings doubles services at BER, the German capital’s airport

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

Eurowings is significantly expanding its presence at Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) and extending its range of attractive direct destinations.

Airports

PM inaugurates first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first Greenfield airport in Arunachal Pradesh, the Donyi Polo Airport at Itanagar . Northeast India will now have 16 airports.

Airports

Qatar Airways unveils new branding at London Heathrow Terminal 4

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways celebrates opening of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 22, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair brings forward relaunch from Newquay to 10th Feb

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

Due to strong demand, the UK’s largest regional airline Loganair has announced it will reinstate its route between Cornwall Airport Newquay and Manchester from Friday 10 February – earlier…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair cancels approx 100 flights on 20-21 Nov

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

Finnair has to cancel altogether approximately 100 flights leaving Helsinki Airport on Sunday 20 November and Monday 21 November. The Finnish Transport Workers' Union AKT has announced a…

Airlines and Aviation

 Air New Zealand Regional Lounges go gourmet 

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty says these…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai introduces two new aircraft with special Argentina national football team livery

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

What happened to Malaysian Airlines passenger Jet MH17 flying from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur?

Kanchan Nath Nov 21, 2022

A Dutch court has found three men guilty of murder for shooting down a passenger jet over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing 298 people. 

Airlines and Aviation

Harbour Air Seaplanes joins forces with Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management Solution

Chris Head Nov 18, 2022

Harbour Air operates one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world over an extensive network throughout British Columbia and into the USA.

Air

Airbus Begins Assembling A321s In China

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2022

Airbus began producing the first A321 aircraft in Tianjin, China after the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in the country’s north improved its manufacturing capabilities. Ever since the…

Airlines and Aviation

Eastern Airways adds Humberside – Esbjerg flights

Kanchan Nath Nov 18, 2022

Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline and based at Humberside Airport, announced the launch of a new route to Esbjerg, Denmark’s fifth largest City plus doubling the number of Newquay…

Airlines and Aviation

Masks no longer compulsory during air travel

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

The civil aviation ministry on 16 November said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases.

Sports Tourism

Formula 1™ Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Yas Marina is the true heart of all the off-track action during Race Week 2022. Backed with a legacy of over a decade, Destination Race Week has it all; from the superyachts docked at the…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes flights to Jeddah

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia departed from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2) with over 80% load factor today, marking AAX’s service…

Special Reports

FIFA World Cup makes air connectivity take off in ME

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Mabrian Technologies, the Travel Intelligence provider, has conducted a study about the impact of the FIFA World Cup on the air connectivity in Qatar.

Airlines and Aviation

Now fly East Midlands – Newquay Cornwall with Eastern Airways

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, announced the launch of a new daily service from East Midlands Airport to Newquay-Cornwall, the UK staycation destination of choice. 

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways touches down in Düsseldorf, Germany

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Düsseldorf in Germany landed at Düsseldorf International Airport on Tuesday, 15th November, marking the launch of the airline’s latest German…

Air

IATA Emphasises Asia-Pacific Objectives Post COVID-19

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2022

As the Asia-Pacific area moves forwards from COVID-19, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged the region to prepare for the expected spike in traffic. The airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Partner set to double workforce in the Middle East

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Global aviation services group, Air Partner, expands its office in Dubai as part of its plans to double its workforce in the Middle East and grow its market share in the region. 

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air welcomes ‘Future Leaders’ with Commercial Graduate Programme Induction Ceremony

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated Future Leaders Commercial Graduate Programme.

Airports

Budapest Airport’s Asia market bouncing back

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Budapest Airport has announced another momentous re-enhancement in its route network development, with the return of Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines.

Sports Tourism

Qatar Airways flies Qatar National Football Team and 140 FIFA Legends to the FIFA World Cup 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 17, 2022

Qatar Airways and FIFA are giving match ticket holders the chance to play in the FIFA Fan Tournament with FIFA Legends in Al Bidda Park at the FIFA Fan Festival. 

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand to welcome 2.8 million customers this summer

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

Air New Zealand is gearing up its resources to welcome 2.8 million passengers between 15 December 2022 and 31 January 2023, following a surge in demand for what will be the first summer…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Phuket

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2022

Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated route to Phuket, celebrating the first flight with a ceremony at its First and Business Class…

Air

FIFA World Cup makes air connectivity take off in all of the Middle East

Kristin Mariano Nov 16, 2022

Mabrian Technologies, the leading Travel Intelligence provider, has conducted a study about the impact of the FIFA World Cup on the air connectivity in Qatar. It was expected that the…

Europe

Tourism in Europe to recover 75% of 2019 Travel Volumes in 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 15, 2022

The European Travel Commission (ETC) has revealed that Europe is expected to recover almost 75 per cent of 2019 travel volumes by the end of this year

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to upgrade reservation and passenger-processing systems

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

AirAsia would like to inform all guests that it will be upgrading its reservation and passenger-processing systems between 23 November 2022, 09:00PM (GMT+8) and 24 November 2022, 03:00AM…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

Global

Hospitality facing £900m business rates hike, threatening ‘devastation’

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Ahead of the Autumn Statement, new analysis by  trade body UKHospitality reveals that business rate bills could go up by more than a third, leaving firms facing collapse.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates A380 at the Bahrain Air Show

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

The Emirates A380 drew in close to eight thousand visitors during its 2 days appearance at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022.

Airlines and Aviation

Gulf Air Poised for major announcements at Bahrain International Airshow 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

With numerous aviation, trade, exhibition and media attendees arriving from across the globe to the highly anticipated Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022, Gulf Air, looks forward to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia posts high third-quarter profit with strong travel demand

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Budget carrier Air Arabia, the UAE's only publicly listed airline, posted record third-quarter profit amid strong air travel demand across its six hubs, but warned of the geopolitical and…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

Emirates and Gulf Air have officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines opens seven new destinations next summer

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

After a successful summer 2022 and a well-booked winter, the Austrian Airlines team is preparing for a sunny summer 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

FedEx Express showcases aerospace solutions at Bahrain International Airshow

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

FedEx Express (FedEx), a subsidiary of FedEx Corp is showcasing its one-stop shop shipping solutions for the aerospace industry, at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS), from November 9…

Asia

Asia Pacific airline passengers 12 times more confident about taking a flight than last year

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2022

Three quarters of airline passengers in Asia Pacific (APAC) feel confident about flying again. This is a significant rise from just 6% last year, according to Inmarsat’s 2022 Passenger…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches special fares for world cup travellers from GCC

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

Getting the ball rolling this football season, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is offering special GCC fares to Muscat for those planning on heading to the World…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia to induct 250 Second Officers by end of 2023

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

AirAsia is resuming the induction of Second Officers who graduated from its cadet pilot program this month after a two and a half year hiatus, to support manpower requirements for next year.…

Airlines and Aviation

IATA WoCE kicks off, hosted by Pegasus Airlines in Istanbul

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

The third edition of IATA Wings of Change Europe (WoCE), organised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and hosted by Pegasus Airlines, has kicked off in Istanbul on 8…

Australia

 Travelex launches cricket-themed ‘Digital Airport’ store at Adelaide Airport

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

Travelex has launched the first phase of its operations at Adelaide Airport with the opening of a brand-new store and ATMs.

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X takes flight to Tokyo Haneda

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) today resumed its flight to Tokyo (Haneda) following the full reopening of the country’s border for international tourism.

Tourism

Oman Air at World Travel Market London 2022

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

Joining Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, the airline will be showcasing its products and services to major global players in the travel and tourism industry, the highlight of which…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches a range of partnerships during WTM

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, has signed several strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key tourism partners such as Tourism Malaysia and state tourism…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates returns to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

Emirates has resumed its flights to two South American destinations, Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, which were previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland

Joe Cusmano Nov 7, 2022

China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…

Airlines and Aviation

All-female line-up at WTM’s BIG Airline Session

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

Female bosses from three leading airlines will take to the Future Stage at WTM London, today (November 7) to talk about the opportunities and challenges they’ve experienced on their way to…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand launches ambitious programme for zero emissions aircraft

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2022

Some of the world’s most innovative aircraft developers will join forces with Air New Zealand with the ambition of making zero emissions aircraft technology a reality in Aotearoa New…

Hotels

Al Taif Investment announces plans to open 5-star hotel and mall in Fujairah

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2022

Al Taif Mall is currently almost 50% leased with Al Taif Business Center getting ready to open doors as an inclusive facility, providing an iconic fusion of business and leisure facilities.

Air

Airlines In The United States Report Record Profits

Joe Cusmano Nov 4, 2022

The three largest U.S. airlines had a great summer, making over $2 billion in profits as Americans flocked to fly, although airfares are far higher than the previous year. On…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia sells its remaining stake in India operations to Air India

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

AirAsia Aviation Group Limited sold its remaining stake in AirAsia (India) Private Limited, its India operations, to Tata group-led Air India, according to a regulatory filing.

Associations

IATO Convention in Lucknow from 16-19 Dec

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

The 37th Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) Annual Convention is going to be held from December 16 to 19, 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Indonesia

 ‘airasia Super App’  officially launches in Indonesia

Kanchan Nath Nov 3, 2022

The airasia Super App is officially launched in Asean’s largest populated country - Indonesia, marking a significant milestone for the region’s fastest-growing travel super app as it…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand resumes non-stop flights to Bali

Kristin Mariano Nov 3, 2022

Kiwis wanting to escape wintery months next year will be delighted to hear Air New Zealand will be returning to the tropical shores of Bali in March 2023. Air New Zealand Chief Customer…

Airlines and Aviation

AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air renews agreement with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Sabre Corporation and Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, announced, at the World Passenger Symposium (WPS), a renewed long-term agreement to help the airline reach its…

Airlines and Aviation

ZeroAvia and AGS Airports to bring zero-emission flights to Scotland

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

 Zero-emission aviation pioneer and AGS Airports to collaborate on hydrogen fuel infrastructure and launching zero-emission routes in first-of-a-kind partnership for the UK.

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2022

Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire…

Attractions & Tours

Rajasthan to host Pushkar Fair

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Under the ‘Pushkar Chalo Abhiyan’, lakhs of tourists from different countries have been invited by the Rajasthan Tourism Department.

Airlines and Aviation

BA City Flyer launches new route between Aberdeen and London City Airport

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

British Airways has launched a new route between London City Airport (LCY) and Aberdeen (ABZ) for the winter season.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates codeshares with Air Canada

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

Emirates and Air Canada have announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets…

Airlines and Aviation

TOP International Holding joins Air France-KLM group’s SAF programme

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2022

Air France-KLM group has announced that TOP International Holding, a Singapore-based, global minerals and resources company, has become the first in Singapore to join the Air France-KLM…

Europe

International crises are impending air travel recovery in Europe

Kanchan Nath Nov 1, 2022

The top European Commission official, Henrik Hololei, has said that international crises are making the final stage of European air travel’s recovery slower.

Airlines and Aviation

United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…

Airports

Mumbai airport unveils renovated GA terminal facility for private jets

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Starting 1st November 2022, Mumbai International Airport has launched the all-new, renovated General Aviation terminal facility, exclusively for private jets.

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Sail welcomes Oman Air as official and exclusive airline partner

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Oman Sail announced it has signed an agreement with Oman Air which will see the Sultanate of Oman’s national carrier become the Official and Exclusive Airline Partner for all Oman Sail…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air Holidays launches two new packages

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Offering travellers, a true Omani adventure, Oman Air Holidays has introduced two new packages that showcase the best of Oman’s nature, culture, and hospitality

Global

Qatar Airways expands codeshare with JetBlue

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with JetBlue, offering JetBlue passengers to travel options between the US and 11 new destinations, in eight different countries across…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Arabia to fly direct Beirut to Abu Dhabi

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Air Arabia and Saad Travel celebrated the opening of a new flight route between Beirut and Abu Dhabi.

Airports

Abu Dhabi Airports reveals new corporate identity

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

The new corporate identity, reinforced by a redefined purpose, mission and set of organisational values, emphasises future growth plans for Abu Dhabi Airports.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates luxury private jet will be on showcase at Abu Dhabi Air Expo

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

Emirates will be showcasing its Airbus A319 aircraft this year at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2022. Emirates Executive, the airline’s luxury private jet will be on display on 1 November to visitors…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines Aims To Reach Its Carbon-Neutral Goal By 2050

Joe Cusmano Oct 31, 2022

Singapore Airlines has chosen SITA OptiClimb®, a digital in-flight prescriptive analytics technology for fuel efficiency, to help the airline reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.…

Airlines and Aviation

Viva Air launches Viva Mundo in partnership with Dohop

Kanchan Nath Oct 30, 2022

Viva Air, the leading ultra-low-cost airline in the South America region, announced the launch of Viva Mundo, a service that enables passengers to purchase multi-leg trips across airlines to…

Global

AirAsia India starts 21 weekly direct flights connecting new routes

Kanchan Nath Oct 29, 2022

AirAsia India will commence 21 weekly direct flights connecting Delhi to Bhubaneswar and Bengaluru to Jaipur, from 30th October 2022 as part of its winter schedule

Global

Global aviation shows interest in new air routes to Saudi Arabia 

Kanchan Nath Oct 28, 2022

The 2022 edition of the Routes World forum, which was held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from 16 to 18 October 2022, saw major interest from global airlines and aviation players in…

Appointments

Gulf Air appoints Captain Waleed Al Alawi as Chief Executive Officer

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today announced Captain Waleed Al Alawi as the airline’s Chief Executive Officer.

Tourism

Aussies want to travel to Japan: Airbnb

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

As Japan has now reopened to the world for individual travel, more than half (56 percent) of Aussies are looking to travel to Japan when they are able, a new YouGov survey commissioned by…

Austria

Austrian Airlines back on course

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

n spite of numerous systemic challenges in European aviation, Austrian Airlines achieved the best quarterly result in over 20 years with a good and stable operational performance.

Hotels

‘airasia hotels’ set to become region’s preferred hotel booking platform

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2022

A mass signing ceremony with over 50 key hotel groups from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines  further solidifies airasia Super App’s position as the region's fastest-growing…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese Airlines Set To Increase International Services

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

Chinese airlines have indicated they would expand the number of scheduled international flights very soon, generating widespread attention. China Eastern Airlines, one of China’s…

Airports

Melbourne Airport’s international Passengers Rose 5,525% In September

Joe Cusmano Oct 26, 2022

The number of international passengers passing through Melbourne Airport in September 2022 increased by a staggering 5,525 percent over the same month the previous year, when Melbourne…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches four weekly flights to Phuket

Kristin Mariano Oct 26, 2022

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will offer four flights a week between Muscat and Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands, starting 15 November…

Family & Group Travel

Trevolution group sells more than 4,000 US-India airline tickets monthly

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Trevolution Group, which operates International Travel Network, ASAP Tickets, Skylux Travel, Aviajet, and other travel brands, reports that during the first nine months of 2022, it has sold…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada Increase Frequency On Brisbane To Vancouver

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2022

Beginning in June 2023, Air Canada will increase its service from four times per week to daily between Brisbane and Vancouver. After returning to the service in July 2022, Air Canada…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudi RIA airlines to order 80 jets?

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

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.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to codeshare with Indonesia’s Batik Air

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

Emirates has activated its codeshare partnership with Batik Air, an Indonesian airline which is part of the Lion Air Group.

Air

Australia’s Discount Airfares Reach A 15-Year High

Joe Cusmano Oct 24, 2022

As airlines in Australia attempted to meet rising demand while also absorbing the costs of higher fuel prices and inflation, domestic flight discounts reached their highest level in…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways sponsors Qatar Creates

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

Qatar Airways announces its continued support of Qatar Creates October Edition, which brings together eminent creatives and pioneers from the global art world to Doha for a week of fashion,…

Airlines and Aviation

LATAM Airlines and Virgin Atlantic look for a codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

Virgin Atlantic and LATAM Airlines Group have asked the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for authorisation to launch a codeshare agreement allowing to carry passengers between the…

Airlines and Aviation

Akasa Air launches Agartala-Bengaluru flight via Guwahati on Oct 21

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

Akasa Air has launched its daily flight services in the Agartala-Bengaluru route, via Guwahati.

Hotels

Distinctively Thai: Kingston Hotels Group unveils Aira Hotel after rebrand and renovations

Kristin Mariano Oct 24, 2022

Aira Hotel, a 4-star hotel in Bangkok with 255 keys, reopens in July and offers and eclectic vibe of Thai splendour like no other.

Airlines and Aviation

Wizz Air celebrates arrival of 170th airbus aircraft

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

Wizz Air celebrated the arrival of its 170th Airbus aircraft, which will support operations at Catania International Airport.

Sports Tourism

Give a ‘Gift of a Lifetime’ from Qatar Airways

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

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

Hotels

Hotel Naru Seoul – MGallery Ambassador opens with 196-key

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

GoJet Airlines launches Direct-Entry Captain Path to United Airlines

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

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…

Airports