20% off on business and economy class with Oman Air
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman is offering discounts of up to 20% off on Business and Economy Class fares on selected international destinations.
Emirates Outlines Their Premium Economy Class Rollout
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing premium economy across the majority of its long-haul fleets.
Virgin Australia unveils new business & economy class seats
Next-generation business class and economy class seats are being trialled on Virgin Australia’s domestic Boeing 737 aircraft, with two planes being outfitted with the new seats to gather…
Virgin scraps free food from its economy class
Virgin Australia has scrapped the free food offering in its economy class, with passengers only receiving complimentary water, tea, or coffee on flights.
Vietnam Airlines introduces premium economy class on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh city route
Vietnam Airlines has announced that from 1 July 2019, premium economy class will be offered on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City route, operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9.
This…
ANA to serve saké in economy class
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start serving saké to economy class passengers on its international flights next week.
Effective 1 September 2017, the Japanese carrier will include…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Emirates opens airport lounges to economy class passengers
Emirates has taken the significant step of opening its airport lounges at Dubai International Airport to all passengers, regardless of travel class.
Under the new system, economy…
Malaysia Airlines revamps economy class meals
Malaysia Airlines is making an effort to improve the quality of its economy class meals.
As part of a major overhaul of its passenger services, the national carrier said it is…
Xiamen Airlines offers free Wi-Fi in economy class
Xiamen Airlines has started offering free in-flight Wi-Fi to passengers in the economy class cabins of its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline rolled out the free connectivity…
Air India expands eSuperSaver fares to economy class
Air India’s 'eSuperSaver' fare scheme will be expanded to include economy class travel next month.
The initiative was originally launched for business class travellers, but from 1…
ANA unveils new economy class seats
ANA has unveiled plans to roll out a new type of economy class seat.
Designed by Japanese company Toyota Boshoku, the new seats will be 44.5cm wide and have a pitch of 78.7cm. The…
India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class
Singapore Airlines' has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi.
The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of…
SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking
Singapore Airlines' new premium economy class is now available for booking.
The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being…
Lufthansa’s premium economy class opens for booking
Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats.
The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…
ITB: Lufthansa unveils premium economy class
Lufthansa has unveiled a new premium economy class for its long-haul aircraft.
The new class cabin and seat was revealed at ITB Berlin and is up to three centimetres wider and has 10…
Asian passengers shaping future of economy class
Air travellers in the Asia Pacific region are shaping the future of long-haul economy class products, according a new report by Airbus.
The study, 'The Future of Comfort: Asia' was…
SIA allows economy class GDS seat selection
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that travel agents can now request specific Economy Class seats when making GDS bookings. Seats can be requested on a first-come-first-served basis -…
Japan and MENA events undercut air traffic growth, economy class growth ‘weak’
Growth in air travel has slowed to 3.8% in March due to the Japanese earthquake and disruption in the Middle East and Africa. Global passenger demand dropped 0.3% in March compared to the…
Continental introduces menu for economy class
Continental Airlines has launched a new inflight menu for economy class passengers. From 12 October, the new meals and snacks will be offered on the majority of US/Canada flights and…
How do you solve a problem like economy class? Bunkbeds
In last week's Editor's Eye, I was rather critical of Air New Zealand's new economy class flat-bed concept. For those of you who haven't seen this, the idea involved stretching out…
Solution to economy class problem falls flat
The revolution has finally begun! No longer will economy class passengers be forced to endure uncomfortable long-haul journeys; no longer will we have to twist and turn to find a marginally…
Greater comfort in KLM’s Economy Class
AMSTELVEEN, 16 September 2009 - With effect from December, passengerstravelling in Economy Class on all intercontinental flights operated by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines can…
AI pilots oppose new policy to travel economy class
Indian Aviation Magazine reports that pilots and engineers are up in arms against the new Air India (AI) employee travel policy that makes it mandatory for every one to travel economy class…
Air India pilots reject economy class
Air India (AI) pilots have opposed an employee travel policy that makes it mandatory for all staff to travel economy class instead of business. According to a Centre for Asia Pacific…
UAL scraps meals on economy class
United Airlines will become the first US carrier to stop serving free meals in the economy class of some overseas flights. Bloomberg said the second-largest US carrier will offer food that…
Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights
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 …
Singapore Airlines Unveils New Economy And Business Class Seats
Singapore Airlines has launched new economy and business class cabins, which will be introduced on the airline’s Boeing 737-8 fleet in the coming weeks.
Air Astana rolls out ‘economy sleeper’ class
Air Astana is introducing a new 'economy sleeper' class, which allows passengers to stretch out across a row of three seats.
To be rolled out on some of the Kazakh national carrier's…
Air India to woo economy flyers to travel business class
In a new initiative for international and domestic passengers, Air India will offer upgrade vouchers ranging from INR4,000 to INR6,000 in the domestic sector and US$200-300 (INR9,809 -…
Economy Seats on Airlines in the US are wide enough
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…
Bartlett Calls on Tourism Stakeholders to Protect Blue Economy
by: Linda Hohnholz, eTN editor |
A call was made today by Minister Bartlett as he presented “Resilience for Blue Economy” during Caribbean Maritime University Lecture Series.
Full article:…
Air New Zealand Launches Economy Stretch More Choice And Comfort
Flying economy class with Air New Zealand is now more pleasant than ever. Starting on 27 February 2023, passengers flying between Auckland and Los Angeles may purchase a new seating…
UK’s international travel industry contributes £80bn a year to UK economy
A new joint-report from ABTA and UKinbound outlines the value of international travel to the UK economy in terms of supporting jobs, economic contributions and taxes paid to HM Treasury.
Enjoy upto 20% off on economy flights with Oman Air
Making the travel experience even more rewarding, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its Weekend Special campaign, offering up to 20% off Economy class…
Air India To Offer Premium Economy On Long Haul Flights
A total of 30 narrow- and wide-body aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air India over the course of the next 15 months, allowing the airline to more than double its current fleet…
Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with
The airline with the biggest price difference between economy and first class is Etihad Airways with a 1,019% increase
Cheapest airlines to upgrade to business and first class with
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Etihad Airways Adopts A Mangrove Tree For Every Economy Space Passenger
As part of its attempts to achieve carbon-neutral flying, Etihad Airways has pledged to plant a mangrove tree for every passenger who books an Economy Space seat on the airline.…
Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney
Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.
Air New Zealand rolls out world’s first sleep pods in the sky for economy travellers
Air New Zealand's new Dreamliners, due to arrive in 2024, will give customers more choice than any airline in the world, providing the best sleep in the sky regardless of the cabin customers…
Emirates rolls out full premium economy experience
Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer a Premium Economy cabin.
New ways of travelling and digital innovation fuel the shift to a membership economy
Driven by tech innovation, changes in traveller behaviour and an inversion from transactional to relational interactions between brands and consumers, the membership economy is helping…
Turkey’s travel sector to drive national economy
The forecast from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) shows by 2032, the sector’s contribution to the nations GDP could reach nearly TRY 1,036 billion
Emirates launches Premium Economy experience
Emirates airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard and on ground, and will open this cabin for sale from June 1
Etihad Airways unveils new sustainability-driven Economy experience
Etihad Airways has unveiled its new Economy class soft furnishings and tableware which will be launched on board in the fourth quarter of the year.
Philippines’ Travel & Tourism contribution nation’s economy climbed by 129.5.% in 2021 – WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s latest Economic Impact Report revealed last year the Philippines’ Travel & Tourism contribution to the nation’s economy climbed by 129.5.% year…
Domestic Economy Airfares Have Dropped 25% In The Last 12 Months
The average domestic economy price has plummeted by nearly 25% since February 2021, according to a report by Australia Aviation, while business class airfares have dropped by 20%.
Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins
Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.
Generation Hashtag will be a key driver for niche tourism growth driven by experience economy
According to GlobalData’s recently published report, ‘Niche Tourism, 2022 Update – Thematic Research’, demand for niche tourism holidays and experiences is growing among Generation Hashtag…
Thailand to unveil new tourism campaign to reboot economy
Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the launch of a new tourism campaign under the theme “Amazing Thailand New Chapter”, with an aim to revive the hard-hit tourism sector
ANA reveals new First and Business Class seats
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has today announced brand new luxury cabin designs, in its ‘East Meets West’ collaboration between Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and British design firm Acumen…
Lufthansa Cuts Economy Complementary Alcoholic Drinks
On long-haul flights, Lufthansa will no longer provide complimentary alcoholic beverages for economy and premium economy passengers.
The new Etihad’s business class suites
Etihad Airways flew one of its Airbus A350-1000s to the Dubai Airshow to showcase the carrier’s new business class product.
UK hospitality businesses lead the pack, outpaces rest of the UK economy for first time in over nine years
Hospitality businesses outpaced the rest of the UK economy for the first time in more than nine years during September, according to the latest Lloyds Bank UK Recovery Tracker
Qatar Airways to launch new Recaro seats for long haul economy
Qatar Airways has already ordered Recaro's revolutionary long-haul Economy Class seat, which will be the first to use it.
Virgin Australia to offer more value in economy
Virgin Australia has launched three new economy fares today: Economy Choice, Economy Flex, and Economy Lite, each with its own set of booking options.
Qatar Airways introduces new business class suite
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on several key routes to Europe and Asia, it started…
Global economy could lose over USD 4 trillion due to COVID-19 impact on tourism
The crash in international tourism due to the coronavirus pandemic could cause a loss of more than USD 4 trillion to the global GDP for the years 2020 and 2021
Delaying restart of international travel will cost UK economy USD 37 billion: WTTC
WTTC has warned that nearly GBP 27 billion (USD 37.46 billion) will be lost from the UK economy if the government delays restarting international travel until 17 May
Rex offers USD49 Sydney-Melbourne fares, business class at USD199
With its first Sydney-Melbourne flights barely three weeks away, Regional Express is showing just how heated competition could get on Australia's most popular route.
Emirates Unveils New Premium Economy in it’s A380
Emirates has unveiled details of its Premium Economy offering in its new Airbus A380, which offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout.
Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year
Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.
Airbnb contributes USD 320 million to Indian economy
Airbnb contributed over INR 22 billion (USD 320 million) to India’s GDP and supported close to 50,000 local jobs in 2019 alone, according to a new study
Staycations to inject EUR8.8 billion in UK economy
New research has shown that 55% Brits are planning staycations in sunnier parts of the UK and set to bring EUR8.8 billion in UK’s economy.
IATA: “The world will rely on airlines and air connectivity to restore the global economy”
IATA (International Air Transport Association) has published new data detailing the risk to jobs from the financial crisis threatening European airlines and has called for urgent government…
Visit County Durham announces support for visitor economy businesses
Destination management organisation Visit County Durham has announced support for visitor economy businesses in the county, for whom the current COVID-19 outbreak has had a significant…
Air New Zealand to put economy travellers to sleep
Air New Zealand has unveiled a ground-breaking new lie-flat prototype sleep product for economy class travellers. The Economy Skynest is the result of three years of the airline's…
“Our competitors offer world class service and so should we”: UKinbound on the MAC report
Following the release of the Migration Advisory Committee's (MAC) report on the UK's immigration system yesterday -- which rejected the government's proposals for an Australian style…
ASTA study finds overall healthy outlook on economy
While travel advisors and travellers still view the economy in a positive light, there are some concerns lingering about the state of the economy over the next 12 months, according to a…
British tourism boost to economy
Ahead of the late August Bank Holiday weekend, research from the UK Caravan and Camping Alliance (UKCCA) shows that nearly GBP 5 billion (USD 6.11 billion) is due to be spent in rural…
Scaramouche Scaramouche: BA’s premium economy product does the Fandango?
British Airways has announced it is releasing the next phase of its investment in its premium economy, World Traveller Plus cabin, by introducing a range of new amenities for customers.…
Emirates’ first-class suite debuts in Durban
Emirates has announced the launch of its new first-class cabin in Durban. This launch is also in conjunction with the seasonal increase of weekly flights to the South African city. The…
South Africa’s USD 29.6 billion tourism industry represents 8.6% of economy
For the last few years the world of travel and hospitality has been all about the rise of China and Asia, not just for vast numbers of travellers flowing out of the region to discover the…
Finnair installs premium economy across global fleet
Finnair has revealed today that it will update its passenger offering in 2021 by installing its brand new Premium Economy product.
“Revolutionary concept” for economy segment in India: Ginger CEO
Ginger Hotels signed a new hotel in New Delhi’s satellite city in July making it the third Ginger in Noida.
Is the sharing economy safe for corporate travel?
The sharing economy enables individuals to lend and avail goods and services to one another for a fee.
PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe
Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.
Cruise industry contributes record €47B to European economy
The cruise industry once again has proven itself strong as it has made a record-breaking contribution to the European economy in 2017.
Camper vans join the sharing economy in Europe and Australia
You can now rent the perfect campervan with Camptoo which offers all types of camper vehicles across Europe and Australia.
Icelandair celebrates new Boeing 737 MAX 8 with a photography masterclass
Icelandair announced the arrival of its first new Boeing 737 MAX 8 last week in a really smart and memorable way. On top of the usual ceremonies and speeches, the airline also invited a…
Crowdvilla ushers ‘real’ sharing economy in hospitality industry, says co-founder
Darvin Kurniawan believes that the blockchain can democratise the hospitality industry. In the last part of our interview with the Indonesian-born, Singapore-based start-up co-founder, he…
WTTC – world travel industry growth outpaces global economy in 2017
Following last week's report by the WTTC, the 2017 Economic Impact Research, and its summary on the future of Indian travel jobs market, the organisation has announced the global travel…
Emirates’ new first-class suites “push the boundaries” but are they any good?
Emirates has unveiled completely refreshed interiors for its Boeing 777 aircraft, including its highly anticipated new First Class private suites.
Fiji Airways allows passengers to “Bula Bid” for business class
Fiji Airways has introduced a new initiative that allows economy class passengers to bid for upgrades to business class.
Under the under "Bula Bid" concept, passengers can visit a…
EL AL’s new Premium Economy on 787’s now on sale
Ticket sales for the new Premium Economy Class onboard the EL AL 787 Dreamliner aircraft started on July 3, 2017.
The Class consists of 28 wide, premium ergonomic seats by Recaro in…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
Jet adds first class on the Delhi-Singapore route
Jet Airways has introduced a first class cabin on its daily flights between Delhi and Singapore.
The premium cabin is now available after the Indian carrier introduced its largest…
Emirates to launch new first class in November
Emirates has confirmed that its new first class product will be unveiled at the Dubai Air Show in November.
Making its debut onboard a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new first class…
Easter holiday travel adds estimated £1.7bn to UK economy
VisitEngland’s Easter Trip Tracker survey showed that 6.6 million Brits were planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK over the Easter weekend, bringing an estimated £1.7 billion boost to…
“Tourist Class” seats developed for Dreamliner
Airlines operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliner will now be able to equip their aircraft with new "Tourist Class" seats.
Unveiled at the recent Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, the…
AllTheRooms.com Vacation Rental Index Ranks Top Travel Destinations for Global ‘Sharing Economy’
Paris Maintains Top Slot Globally, New York Continues to Gain Despite New Law Banning Short-Term RentalsParis remains the world’s leading vacation rental market, according to…
Travel ban ‘puts US economy at risk’
Peak US travel industry body the GBTA has revealed the impact Trump’s travel ban has already had on the country’s business travel sector.
In a comment piece written by Michael W.…
Best Western brings new economy hotel concept to Asia
Best Western has announced details of its first ever SureStay Hotel Group project in Asia, following the launch of the budget hotel franchise concept late last year.
First unveiled in…
Uber to roll out economy service in Dubai
Ride-hailing app Uber will roll out its economy service UberX in Dubai in the coming months, company co-founder and chief executive officer Travis Kalanick has told Arabian Business.…
APH survey compares relative value of low-priced economy airfares
Long-haul airlines are starting to compete against the low-cost carriers by introducing ‘Basic Economy’ fares, however, even though these tickets may offer a lower price, some also impose…
Gatwick growth ‘could contribute £6.5bn to UK economy’
Gatwick contributed £5.3 billion - or 0.3% of the UK’s GDP - and supported 85,000 jobs in 2016, according to the most detailed assessment of Gatwick’s economic impact to date.
The …
Business travel sharing economy booms in 2016
More than a quarter (28 per cent) of travel managers now include sharing economy providers (aka interrupters) in their travel policy, compared to 8 per cent last year. 56 per cent have used…
Jet flies first class to Amsterdam
Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin.
Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…
Tourism tops New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
Booming Welsh tourist attraction boosts local economy by £121m
An adventure tourism company that created Europe’s longest zip wire has revealed it is pumping more than £121 million into North Wales’ economy.
Zip World is bringing thousands of…
Delta premium economy to go international in 2017
Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy seats will be rolled out on international routes from next year.
Due to be launched in autumn 2017, the Delta Premium cabin will…
Etihad Aviation Group to contribute $3.6bn to African economy
Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) and its equity airline partners will support almost 425,000 jobs and are expected to contribute US$3.6 billion GDP to the African economy in 2016, as Abu Dhabi…
UK business travellers embracing sharing economy
Millennial business travellers are driving technological change as consumer travel habits continue to impact the business travel experience and corporate travel policy, according to the GBTA…
Jet Airways launches ‘Priority Advantage’ for economy passengers
Jet Airways has introduced its ‘Priority Advantage’ service for passengers travelling in economy class.
This service allows economy passengers to pay a small fee to receive priority…
Tianjin Airlines discounts London-China business class fares
China’s Tianjin Airlines is offering promotional return business class fares to China for as little as £1,395 including taxes.
The highly competitive promotional fares are being offered…
Emirates invests heavily in “world-class wine”
Emirates is investing heavily in its wine programme.
In 2015 alone the airline purchased a record of more than 13 million bottles of wine worth US $140 million, double the amount…
China Eastern to introduce premium economy
China Eastern Airlines will introduce premium economy seating onboard its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The airline is revamping its twin-aisle fleet, with 15 new Boeing 787-9…
WTTC commends Saudi Arabia’s tourism focus to boost economy
In a recent development, World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has recognised the Government of Saudi Arabia’s efforts in adopting tourism as a key sector to help diversify economy…
Lufthansa’s premium economy on display at ATM
Lufthansa German Airlines has unveiled its premium economy cabin at the on-going Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016.
In addition to the actual seats, visitors will also be able to…
Air Transat launches new Club Class service
Canadian airline Air Transat is launching a new Club Class service on domestic flights within Canada.
This will allow passengers flying from the UK and connecting or flying with Air…
Ola launches more economy cab rides in India
Ola, the Indian ground transport company, announced the launch of 'Ola Micro', offering economy AC cab rides in six more cities.
Ola Micro has been launched with base fares starting…
Danang plans to drive tourism economy
Authorities in Danang have unveiled plans to strengthen the Vietnamese city's tourism economy.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported the deputy director of the city's Department of…
Malaysia Airlines launches new A330 business class seat
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled the first Airbus A330-300 aircraft fitted with its new business class seats.
The aircraft, which entered service on the Kuala Lumpur-Sydney route on 23…
Garuda unveils new ‘Super Diamond Seat’ in business class
Garuda Indonesia has started equipping its long-haul aircraft with a new business class seat.
The 'Super Diamond Seat' will be rolled out on the airline's new Airbus A330-300 and…
Emirates to showcase its two-class A380 to BIA
Emirates announced its decision to showcase its two-class configured A380 at the fourth edition of the Bahrain International Airshow (BIA).
This is the first time that the two-class…
Air India to remove first class from long-range jets
Air India will remove the first class cabins from its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777 aircraft, it has been revealed.
The Economic Times reports that the national carrier has decided to…
American Airlines rolls out premium economy on international routes
American Airlines has revealed plans to roll out premium economy cabins across its international fleet.
Launching in late 2016, the new 'Main Cabin Extra' seats will be positioned…
Malaysia Airlines unveils new business class seats
Malaysia Airlines has used the World Travel Market (WTM) in London to unveil its new business class seats.
The new seats, which will be fitted to the airline's fleet of 15 Airbus…
Singapore Airlines to launch premium economy from Dubai
Effective 12 January 2016, Singapore Airlines announced its intent to launch the new premium economy class from Dubai.
The emirate will be the first country in Gulf/South Asian region…
Action Hotels, Accor highlight importance of mid-economy hotels
Action Hotels has announced its intent to further roll-out of properties under management by AccorHotels.
The group's founder and chairman, HE Sheikh Mubarak A M Al Sabah held…
SIA brings premium economy to India
Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…
Red Roof to open multiple economy hotels in Thailand
Red Roof, the US-based budget hotel group, has unveiled plans to open multiple properties in Thailand.
The company has penned a deal with Bangkok-based Paragon Hotels to launch a…
Indian economy continues to fuel air travel
India's domestic aviation sector continued to experience strong double-digit growth in July 2015, as the country’s economic growth fuelled demand for flights.
According to the latest…
Premium economy attracts corporate flyers, Sabre study reveals
Corporate travellers in the Asia Pacific region are being drawn to airlines that offer a premium economy class, a new report has revealed.
In its 'Corporate Travel Practices Survey…
Star Alliance expands round-the-world option to premium economy
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fare to include travel in Premium Economy Class.
“With eleven of our member carriers now offering a dedicated Premium Economy…
Star Alliance unveils premium economy RTW fares
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fares to include travel in premium economy class.
The premium economy class fare is offered in three mileage bands (29,000, 34,000…
Tourism can be “backbone” of Indian economy – minister
The tourism industry has the potential to become the "backbone of the Indian economy", according to Dr Mahesh Sharma, the country's Minister for Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation.…
Singapore Airlines previews $80m revamp of Premium Economy
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.
The…
Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.
Following a two-year development programme…
Air France earmarks €50 million for new Business, Economy cabins
Air France is investing €50 million in redesigning its new medium-haul Business and Economy cabins.
The cabins will be fitted in 24 Airbus A319 aircraft in the first half of 2015 and…
Emirates contributes billions to European economy
Since launching its first international flight to London in 1987, Emirates airline has spearheaded improved connectivity across Europe, thereby making a significant contribution to economic…
Hilton to open largest economy hotel in Berlin
Hilton has signed an agreement to open its largest Hampton by Hilton hotel to date.
With 344 guest rooms and a prime city centre location, Hampton by Hilton Berlin Alexanderplatz is…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
Lufthansa adds premium economy on more Asian routes
Lufthansa has started offering its new premium economy class on a series of routes connecting Asian cities with Munich.
The German carrier has now launched the cabins on flights…
Delta expands passenger options with new cabin classes
Delta Air Lines is realigning its cabin classes with a new selection of five products.
From 1 March 2015, Delta passengers will be able to book two types of economy classes, 'Basic…
Qantas introduces ‘game-changing’ economy meals
When it comes to perks on a flight it’s more often than not that the more you pay the more you get.
Any in-flight product announcement that looks like what we’d like on a flight is…
World first for Qantas Business Class
Qantas has unveiled the final design of its new Business Suites, set to feature on its A330 fleet, which allow passengers to recline their seat through take-off and landing.
…
Lufthansa unveils premium economy seat
Lufthansa has revealed its premium economy offering, its first new cabin in 35 years.
Its new premium economy seat has 50% more leg room than those in economy and is currently being…
China Airlines unveils new ‘premium business class’
China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled the design of its new 'premium business class' cabins, that will be featured onboard its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new cabin will…
Family tourism a highlight in Islamic economy: Dubai Chamber
Family tourism has emerged as a major segment of the Islamic economy, accounting for as much as 12.5% of the US$ 1.07 trillion global tourism market in 2012. These statistics were…
Aviation ‘contributing £50bn to UK economy’
The UK’s aviation sector is estimated to generate more than GBP50 billion to the UK economy each year with many also playing a key role in local communities, a new report has said.…
LOT unveils new economy fares
LOT Polish Airlines has become the latest European carrier to announce new packaged economy fares on its flights.
The Polish carrier has unveiled two new options based on a business…
Tourism boosts Egypt’s economy
Tourism is fast becoming one of the pillars of Egypt's economy constituting 11.3% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), 14.4% of total foreign currency income and 45% of total service…
PAL unveils new business class seat
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has unveiled its new business class cabin products.
The national carrier has taken delivery of its first new Airbus A330-300 aircraft to be equipped with two…
LATAM drops long-haul first class
LATAM has announced it will remove first class seats from its long-haul flights to Europe and North America later this year.
The South American carriers, TAM and LAN, will only offer…
Airline partnerships boost country’s economy: Hogan
The strategy of working closely with airline network partners has rich dividends on a country’s economic growth. These positive sentiments were expressed by James Hogan, Etihad Airways’…
UIA to unbundle meals in economy
Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) will take meals out of its economy air fares from this weekend as part of a new catering concept.
Onboard meal costs will be taken out of the…
Air India to launch premium economy
Air India will launch a new premium economy cabin this month.
The Economic Times reported this week that the new cabin class will initially be rolled out on 15 February 2014, aboard a…
Air France unveils new business class ‘cocoons’
Air France has unveiled its brand new long-haul business class seat.
Set to be rolled out this summer across the airline's fleet of Boeing 777s, the new business class cabin will…
BTS: bmi Regional to roll out premium economy
bmi Regional plans to introduce a premium economy service across its aircraft from later this year.
Colin Lewis, director of marketing at the airline told Travel Daily it will ditch…
‘Common GCC tourism visa will boost economy, income’
The Secretary-General of the Federation of Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FGCC Chambers) has referred a study to the alliance interior ministers…
Cathay Pacific expands premium economy across Asia
The airline initially rolled out the new class in March 2012 aboard a series of long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. But Cathay said this…
Air France to unveil new economy cabins
Air France is unveiling a new range of products and services for its economy class passengers.
To be rolled out in summer 2014, the new economy class cabin will feature a brand new…
Qantas extends new dining option to premium economy
Australian flag carrier Qantas is extending its flexible dining option Q-Eat to premium economy passengers.
The programme allows customers to pre-order meals, giving them a wider…
flydubai launches business class
flydubai announced the launch of business class services across its network.
Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai said: “We continue to meet travel needs of our customers. The…
SAS revamps cabin classes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has started a major revamp of its cabin classes.
From 9 June 2013, the standard economy, premium economy and business class categories on flights within…
Panasonic unveils largest economy seatback screen
Panasonic has created what it claims is the largest ever economy class seat-back in-flight entertainment screen.
Unveiled this week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Germany, the new…
Impact of changing economy on hotels industry: AHIC
According to latest analysis and studies, the industry is in recovery and should continue barring any unforeseen events, and performance is expected to remain strong, where consumers are…
SAS to adopt new class services
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is to move away from the traditional airline class model with a new approach to its fares and cabins.
Instead of first, business and economy class the…
Marriott moves into economy sector
Marriott International has announced its move into the economy hotel sector with new brand MOXY HOTELS.
MOXY will debut in Milan next year with a “contemporary stylish design,…
Travel and tourism industry outperforms UK economy
Growth in the travel and tourism industry outperformed the growth of GDP in 2012, new research from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has found.
A new report issued found the…
EL AL to add economy plus cabins
Israeli carrier EL AL has announced it is to roll out its Economy Class Plus cabins across its fleet following a successful trial.
The airline will introduce the seats to its B767-300s…
El Al extends premium economy roll-out
El Al has extended the roll-out of its new premium economy cabin, Economy Class Plus, to its Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
The Israeli national carrier introduced the new cabin on its…
Air Canada to introduce premium economy seat
Air Canada has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin on its international aircraft from this summer.
The new seats will offer seven inches more legroom than its economy seats…
Scrapping APD will boost economy, finds report
Abolishing Air Passenger Duty (APD) would boost the UK economy and create almost 60,000 new jobs, a new report has suggested.
The study by PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PwC) looking at the…
Etihad launches economy chauffeur service
Etihad Airways has launched chauffeur services for its economy passengers arriving or departing from Heathrow.
The service can be purchased as an add-on and includes a meet at arrivals…
KSA looks to 34,882 economy hotel rooms over next 5 years
There is a limited supply of quality internationally branded economy hotels in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
New findings from Colliers International research showed that there are…
Air France launches economy fares
Air France has launched new economy fares under the name MiNi.
On sale today (7 January) for travel from 6 February, the new fares are aimed at those travelling without checked baggage as…
Abu Dhabi ranked a productive economy: PwC
The recent report by PWC on ‘Cities of Opportunities 2012’ has ranked Abu Dhabi 22nd among 27 cities.
The report analysed current performance of 27 cities at the centre of finance,…
Benefits of aviation to Saudi economy: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) recently presented to the government of Saudi Arabia a study quantifying economic benefits of aviation to its economy.
The study was…
Tourism to boost Sharjah’s economy
Travel and tourism, transport and logistics, healthcare and environment are four key sectors which have been identified to furl economic growth for Sharjah.
This was revealed by a recent…
Non-oil economy driving growth
Tourism is certainly seen as a lucrative non-oil economic sector that is clearly benefiting from increased commercial activity is aviation and hospitality, especially from corporate…
Emirates Airline contributes US$596m to the Indian economy
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…
First class capacity drops as ancillary sales up
U.S. airlines are to cut back on the number of first-class seats following the rising popularity of business class and premium economy.
According to the Wall Street Journal, American…
ECC: Cruise puts £2bn into UK economy
Despite the economic slowdown, the British cruise industry bucked the trend and managed to grow in 2011, according to data just released by the European Cruise Council (ECC).
The cruise…
Cruise industry injects £2 billion into UK economy, ECC
Despite the economic slowdown, the British cruise industry bucked the trend and managed to grow in 2011, according to data just released by the European Cruise Council (ECC).
The cruise…
Delta to sell premium economy seats via Travelport
Delta Air Lines and Travelport have reached agreement to sell the airline's premium economy seats, Economy Comfort, through Travelport’s global distribution system (GDS).
The agreement will…
Bahrain’s economy continued to grow in 2011
The Economic Development Board (EDB) issued its Bahrain Economic Quarterly report this week, which estimates that Bahrain's annual real output continued to grow during 2011, expanding by…
Lufthansa’s new business class takes off
Lufthansa has operated the first scheduled flight equipped with its new business class cabin.
The airline’s brand new Airbus A330-300 took off yesterday (22 May) on a flight from Munich to…
ABTA: Outbound travel contributes £22.1 bn to UK economy
UK’s outbound travel industry contributes £22.1 billion towards the economy annually, representing 1.6% of the GDP, according to new statistics released by ABTA.
In an aim to quantify the…
Tourism to contribute $1.1bn to Qatar economy
The direct contribution of travel and tourism to Qatar's GDP is expected to reach US$1.1 billion in 2012, compared to US$800 million in 2009, according to the World Travel & Tourism…
American Airlines to launch premium economy
American Airlines has announced plans to fit its entire mainline fleet with a new premium economy class product, called Main Cabin Extra.
The new cabin will offer more leg room as well as…
Oman Air launches luxurious new three-class service from London Heathrow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a brand new three-class service this week on its flagship London Heathrow to Muscat route.
The service is offered…
Cathay Pacific to introduce premium economy product
Cathay Pacific has announced it is to introduce a premium economy service to its fleet next year. The new class will be on long-haul and medium-haul flights including those starting from…
Cathay to introduce premium economy product
Cathay Pacific plans to introduce a premium economy product on its fleet in the second quarter of 2012. In an official statement released by the airline, John Slosar, Chief Executive of…
Cathay confirms new premium economy product
The new product will offer more legroom than Cathay's standard Economy Class seats
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that its will launch a premium economy product on its fleet in the second…
EVA adds premium economy on China routes
EVA Air has introduced its Elite Class premium economy cabin on routes to mainland China. The Taiwanese carrier has added the class on flights from Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport…
Oman Air may launch economy only services
Oman Air may launch economy-only flights on certain routes in its network, its CEO has told a Dubai-based publication.Speaking to Aviation Business, Peter Hill said the airline was…
Air New Zealand launches ‘cuddle class’ on London flights
Air New Zealand has launched its new Skycouch seats on its London flights. The economy lie-flat seats were sold out on the airline's inaugural B777-300 flight from London to Auckland via Los…
BA and VisitBritain launch ‘classic’ Britain campaign
British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces to launch a joint campaign to lure Middle East travellers seeking a "classic" British experience.Carrying the tagline 'Britain. A…
THAI installs new economy seats on A330
Thai Airways International (THAI) has received its first Airbus A330-300 aircraft with its new economy class seats, fitted by the German seat supplier, ZIM Flugsitz GmbH. The move its part…
Continental to adopt United’s Economy Plus
United Continental Holdings Inc has announced that it will retain United's Economy Plus seating on United flights and expand it to Continental aircraft beginning in 2012."Our customers value…
Korean Air to offer Business Class deck on A380
Korean Air will launch its first A380 service in May 2011 with the entire upper deck of the aircraft devoted to business class flyers.The unique configuration of the two-story A380 aircraft…
Christmas party hangovers to cost UK economy
Arecent poll has found that those who partied too hard at the office party onthe previous night will stare into space for three and a half hours andtherefore cut their working time by half…
Global travel and tourism economy expected to rise by 2%, says report
The global travel and tourism economy is expected to rise by two percentin real GDP growth - much higher than originally anticipated, according to theWorld Travel & Tourism…
Etihad to launch all-economy services
Etihad Airways, the Abu Dhabi-based national airline of the UAE, will start flying its first 'all Economy' class aircraft next week.The Airbus A320 will be configured to carry 162…
Qantas expands Premium Economy services
Qantas has announced that its will retro-fit six of its two class Boeing 747s to include 40 Premium Economy seats. The new class will be available on the airline's Tokyo route from October…
Ethihad to begin ‘all economy’ service
Etihad Airways is launching new 'all economy' services to Sri Lanka and Kerala as it looks to launch a price competitive product on short haul destinations across the Indian Sub Continent…
Etihad to launch all-economy services
Etihad Airways will launch all-economy services in October, in a move that has surprised many in the Middle East trade.The airline will introduce two all-economy A3230s on selected…
Etihad Airways launches all economy aircraft
Abu Dhabi's national carrier Etihad Airways is set to introduce its first 'all economy' class aircraft in October 2010. The two Airbus A320s will be configured to carry 162 economy class…
BA gives away AED 6.5 million worth of business class travel
British Airways has awarded AED 6.5 million worth of business class travel to 30 lucky UAE firms.The winners of these British Airways Business Opportunity Grants, an initiative designed…
Etihad rolls out upgraded Coral class service
Etihad Airways has now rolled out its 'Inspired Service' in Coral (economy) class on more than 40 of the airline's 62 global routes. The 'Inspired Service' provides customers with a greater…
Etihad rolls out upgraded Coral class service
Etihad Airways has now rolled out its 'Inspired Service' in Coral (economy) class on more than 40 of the airline's 62 global routes. The 'Inspired Service' provides customers with a greater…
THAI improves services for First Class passengers from Dubai
THAI Airways International has taken steps to further improve its First Class services to passengers travelling the Dubai-Bangkok route.Upon arrival and departure at Suvarnabhumi Airport…
Air China to launch domestic Premium Economy
(Beijing, March 19th, 2010): Air China has announced plans to launch a Premium Economy class on selected domestic routes in the near future. Premium Economy class will be available…
Singapore Airlines cuts first class cabins from Abu Dhabi flights
Singapore is among an increasing number of airlines, including its long-haul rivals Qantas and British Airways, that are reducing their reliance on first-class bookings, as…
Air New Zealand unveils lie-flat economy
26 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand will transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy and ground breaking…
Air New Zealand introduces lie-flat economy
26 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand will transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy and ground breaking…
New Business Class for Finnair’s latest A330
Before Christmas, Finnair received its fifth Airbus A330 aircraft. The newcomer's business class has a new type of full-flat seat, which reclines to fully horizontal, as well…
New Business Class for Finnair’s latest A330
Before Christmas, Finnair received its fifth Airbus A330 aircraft. The newcomer's business class has a new type of full-flat seat, which reclines to fully horizontal, as well…
KLM unveils ‘Economy Comfort Zone’
Today, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, officially unveils its brand new Economy Comfort zone product at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new Economy Comfort zone offers passengers a greater range…
KLM unveils ‘Economy Comfort Zone’
Today, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, officially unveils its brand new Economy Comfort zone product at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. The new Economy Comfort zone offers passengers a…
Cruise sector outperforms Australian economy
7 December, 2009: Cruise sector's economic contribution soars 54% to A$1.2 billion in 2007- 08 Access Economics predicts 7% growth each year for next decade Contribution could exceed…
Thai launches first class to Mideast
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited is offering Royal First Class service for the first time to Dubai in the Middle East, starting from 1 December 2009 utilizing Airbus…
Oman Air launches three-class service to London
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.The service is…
Oman Air launches three-class service to London
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.The service is…
JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
THAI to launch First Class DXB-BKK service
Dubai; November 2009: On 01 December 2009, THAI Airways International will launch its inaugural First Class Service from Dubai to Bangkok.Starting 01 December 2009, the THAI…
Hawaiian launches special Business Class fares
Hawaiian Airlines has introduced a new range of special Business Class fares from Sydney to Honolulu, the neighbour islands of Hawaii and the US mainland, adding yet another travel…
THAI to relaunch Royal First Class on Sydney route
(29 Aug 09) THAI is delighted to announce the return of Royal First Class cabins to Australia from 25 October, 2009 when the Airbus A340-600 aircraft comes into service on the…
The Nam Hai hosts celebrity chef cooking classes
(Hoi An, Vietnam, August 28, 2009) - Australian-Malaysian celebrity chef Tony Tan is conducting cooking classes at Vietnam's most exclusive lifestyle resort, The Nam…
Qantas trims international first class
Qantas has announced plans to cut its first class services on some international flights because of a fall in demand for premium travel caused by the global financial crisis. According to a…
US arrivals decline further - economy suffers
The US Travel Association has expresseddeep concern about newly released Department of Commerce data showing thatoverseas arrivals to the United States plummeted nearly 8% in January.…
Air France unveils premium economy offering
Situated between the Business andEconomy cabins, Premium Voyageur, will be gradually phased in on Air France'sentire international long-haul network on flights operated by…
Eco-friendly economy service with Qatar
Qatar Airways has launched an innovative Economy Class in-flight-service on all flights operating to and from the UK. The revamped concept sees all onboard meals served in a new presentation…
More fliers opt for premium economy
Hungry for new revenue streams, airlines are installing premium-economy seats for passengers who want to buy more leg-room by trading up or save money by trading down from other cabin…
Small airline’s big plans for all-economy A380
Reunion-based Air Austral has announced plans to become the world's first airline to operate an all-economy class Airbus A380, which will seat around 840 passengers, Australian…
Delta offers first class on shuttle flights
Delta Air Lines has said it will offer first and economy class aboard its shuttle flights from 1 December.
According to an Associated Press report, Delta said prices would vary by route,…
Accor expands economy brands in Indonesia
With the opening of Novotel Balikpapan, Novotel Nusa Dua Bali and Mercure Surabaya in Indonesia last year, Accor will manage three new hotels by the end of this year.
Accor's economy brand…
Lower fuel charges for economy pax
Virgin Atlantic said it will charge its Economy class passengers lower fuel charges than those travelling in its premium cabins. The new fuel charges will rise by different amounts to…
Qantas premium economy to LA
Qantas' new Premium Economy cabin is now available for sale on flights from Australia to Los Angeles. The seats will be available on selected services from Sydney to Los Angeles from 14…
New codes for Emirates First Class
Emirates has introduced a new reservations code - P - for all First Class bookings in aircraft featuring Emirates Private Suites. The Private Suites will initially feature on…
Qantas welcomes premium economy
Qantas has welcomed its first aircraft fitted with the airline's new Premium Economy cabin.Qantas Executive General Manager, John Borghetti, said the introduction of Premium…
Asian middle class driving travel to US
It isn't just Asia's size but its thirst to explore the world that is driving inbound travel growth to the US, according to PATA President and CEO, Peter de…
JAL launches premium economy
Next year, JAL Premium Economy will be introduced onto the airline's Frankfurt - Tokyo and Paris - Tokyo routes, followed by the expansion of the new service onto US and…
JAL’s new first class route
JAL will inaugurate a daily service between Haneda Airport, Tokyo and Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai from this month on 29 September. The new route will provide…
Business tourists a boost for economy
Tourism Minister Fran Bailey said 166,400 business people had come to Australia during 2006-07 - an increase of 61% in the past six years according to the Sydney Morning Herald.…
SIA considering business-class only flights
SIA's existing non-stop flights on the two routes are operated with Airbus A340-500in two classes, business and executive economy. The five 181-seat A340-500s are the only aircraft in…
Enjoy up to 23% with Oman Air’s global sale
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched its highly anticipated Global Sale, offering up to 23% off Business and Economy Class fares.
Oman Air unveils ‘Super Saver’ offer
Oman Air has introduced Super Saver, a brand-new category of Economy Class fare that offers greater choice and more value than ever.
Pre-order your meal from the Austrian Melangerie menu
With the new pre-order option, passengers in economy class can now decide in advance, which dish from the regional Austrian Melangerie menu they want to enjoy during their flight.
Emirates passengers offered chance to purchase adjoining seats
With demand for air travel still low following the Covid-19 pandemic, Emirates has begun offering passengers a chance to snap up empty seats in economy class.
Comfort in flights: A figment of our imagination?
Airlines compete with each other with their high-yielding business class packing it with great seats and perks, while economy class passengers are being squeezed in the cabin – literally.
Watch Emirates latest campaign and discover the “trick” of the upgrade
Named the Best Airline in the World and Best Economy Class according to the 2017 TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards, Emirates’ latest ads feature a series of lighthearted videos…
Expedia and ARC reveal best times to book air travel for 2018
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report. A hallmark collaboration between two leaders in air…
Vistara excited to bring ‘new feeling of flying’ to Chennai
Indian full-service carrier, Vistara, has announced the addition of Chennai to its steadily expanding network, making it the 22nd destination on the airline’s network. Effective February…
flydubai touches down in Milan-Bergamo
flydubai touched down in Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to a water cannon salute and warm welcome by the airport officials.
Emirates revs up pilot recruitment in Singapore
As the travel industry regains its footing, Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is ramping up its operations to meet the strong surge in travel demand, and looks to recruit…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020
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…
Lufthansa Unveils Its New Allegris Long-Haul Premium Product
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls, an utterly closable door, a huge table, and two wide…
Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.
Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership
Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both air carriers to new points on each other’s networks via Manila and…
Fiji Airways Introduces New Pricing Concept “Fly Your Way”
Fiji Airways has introduced a brand-new unbundled price model that will provide travellers with more options and flexibility in economy class.
The fresh concept, dubbed “Fly Your…
Nok Air starts flights from Bangkok to Hyderabad
Nok Air, one of Thailand’s most popular airline proudly commenced their operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad from 21st February, 2023, while the first flight from Hyderabad to Bangkok…
Emirates recycles more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in one year
Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing
Flydubai to start direct flights to Somalia
Flydubai has launched a daily service to Mogadishu Aden Adde International Airport (MGQ) from 9 March 2023.
SWISS expands its ‘Green Fares’ Europewide
Following successful trials in Scandinavia, SWISS is expanding its ‘Green Fares’ programme throughout Europe together with the Lufthansa Group.
Get closer to the Super Bowl with Aer Lingus
Aer Lingus offers seamless connections from the UK via its Dublin hub to 12 North American cities, including popular locations across the West Coast, such as San Francisco, Seattle and Los…
SIA rolls out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS Club members and PPS Club supplementary card holders.
Industry expectations from the Indian Union Budget 2023-2024
Travel Daily shares quotes from hoteliers and travel facilitators about their expectations from the upcoming Union Budget.
Delta announces new Los Angeles-Auckland service
Delta has announced that on 28 October 2023, they will start operating a brand-new nonstop service between Los Angeles and Auckland. Delta will operate its Airbus A350-900, which has 32…
Emirates to restore daily direct service between Singapore and Melbourne
Emirates will relaunch its daily direct flight between Singapore and Melbourne from 26 March 2023, as part of its frequency ramp up to Sydney and Melbourne in response to strong travel…
Nok Air to fly from Hyderabad to Bangkok
Nok Air is very pleased to announce commencement of flight operations from Hyderabad (HYD) to Bangkok (DMK) from 20th February, 2023.
Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Morocco
Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Casablanca as part of the airline’s ramp up of operations to Morocco.
Skyscanner: Travel off to a boosting start with UK bookings above 2019 levels
We’re seeing demand for holidays is extremely high going into 2023, and bookings in the first and second week in January exceeded the volume during the corresponding week in 2019,…
Gulf Air announces ‘Beach Destinations’ for summer 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…
Korean Air to re-launch its Prague–Seoul connection
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…
Thailand’s Nok Air to commence operations to Hyderabad on February 19
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…
flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced the resumption of operations to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan. Flights to Ashgabat International Airport (ASB) will commence with a twice-weekly…
Want to get free flight to Japan or earn mileage?
AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited is inviting customers to visit Japan with “Reconnect Japan with AEON Royal Orchid Plus Credit Card” campaign. Get free round-trip Thai…
‘Tasting the stars’ at 40,000 feet with Emirates
Emirates is currently the only commercial airline in the world officially serving Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot and Dom Pérignon onboard.
Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership
Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.
Get the ‘Festive Feels’ with Emirates, all December long
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Emirates is ensuring passengers get the festive feels for the whole month of December, with magical moments sprinkled upon journeys from start to…
flydubai launches daily flights to St Petersburg
The Dubai-based carrier will start its operations to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023 with a daily service. flydubai grows its network to 114 destinations supported by a fleet of 71 Boeing…
Emirates officially debuts ‘Emirates World’ in Dubai
Emirates has today officially opened its ‘Emirates World’ retail store experience in the heart of Jumeirah.
Emirates celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore
Emirates, the world’s largest operator of the Airbus A380 with 118 double-decker aircraft in its fleet, celebrates 10 years of A380 operations in Singapore.
Soaring Airfares Make Australians Rethink Holiday Plans
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…
Air India Announces Six New European and US destinations
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…
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
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.
Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 Dec
Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel.
Black Friday Specials Part 1
We have assimilated special offers for 'Black Friday' to help you plan the perfect holidays at the most cost-effective promotional prices.
Celebrate Thanksgiving onboard with Emirates
Emirates will be giving passengers a taste of home with special Thanksgiving menus across all classes, on flights from Dubai to USA, between the 24 and 26 of November.
The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!
Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for…
Qatar Airways touches down in Düsseldorf, Germany
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…
Vistara increases frequency to Frankfurt & Paris
Full-service carrier Vistara has increased frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris. Vistara is now operating 6 weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and 5 weekly flights between Delhi…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland
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…
Fly Moscow to Goa via Aeroflot from 2nd Nov
Russian flag carrier Aeroflot said it is set to launch its flight services to Goa from Moscow, starting 2 November.
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest…
Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday
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…
Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
Emirates embraces demand for plant-based meals
Heralding the upcoming World Vegan Day on 1 November, Emirates has delivered a resounding response to heightened demand for plant-based cuisine with a multimillion-dollar investment into new…
Oman Air launches four weekly flights to Phuket
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…
Flights Are Full, And Airfares Are Increasing
You might want to finalise your Christmas holiday arrangements as soon as possible because airfares are soaring and showing no signs of going down anytime soon.
Flights to some of our…
flydubai launches flights to Osh in Kyrgyzstan
The Dubai-based airline becomes the first UAE national carrier to operate direct flights to Osh with a twice-weekly service from 03 November 2022
Flydubai to fly to 2nd airport in the Maldives from 4 Feb
Flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to Gan International Airport (GAN) from 04 February 2023.
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total,…
Aer Lingus to restart daily direct flights to Hartford from 26 March
Aer Lingus is to restart its daily service to Hartford, Connecticut, direct from Dublin, as the airline continues to rebuild and grow its transatlantic network.
Now fly Mumbai-Baku direct with Azerbaijan Airlines
Azerbaijan Airlines, the flag carrier of Azerbaijan plans to commence its direct flights between Baku and Mumbai – the commercial hub of India from November onwards.
Vistara begins nonstop flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
Vistara has launched its inaugural flight between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Staycation and football with Palazzo Versace Dubai
FIFA World Cup 2022 is just around the corner and Palazzo Versace Dubai has prepared a spectacular staycation package and will take care of your express shuttle flights from Dubai to Doha…
Aer Lingus to fly to Cleveland from 19 May 2023
Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports.
flydubai adds Namangan in Uzbekistan
The airline becomes the first national carrier to operate direct flights to Namangan from the UAE with a twice-weekly service from 24 September 2022.
Kuwait Airways to operate 13 daily flights for FIFA World Cup
Kuwait Airways CEO Maen Razouqi said that the carrier’s holidays offices and the call centre would offer packages – that would include flights and tickets to the World Cup matches, starting…
ANA to offer environmentally friendly inflight meals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will offer environmentally friendly inflight meal options for its first and business classes on select international routes featuring sustainable dishes and…
Finnair and Qatar Airways to launch daily services from Nordic to Doha
Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have agreed to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha
Emirates to retrofit and upgrade interior cabins
Emirates to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The project, representing a multi-billion dollar investment to ensure Emirates’ customers "fly…
Emirates Invests More Than 2 Billion To Improve Flying Experience
More than 120 passenger jets are being retrofitted under a new programme called “Fly Better”.
Going green! Lufthansa unveils ‘green fare’ for CO2-neutral flying
The Lufthansa Group is the first international aviation group to offer its customers a separate ‘green fare’ for CO2-neutral flying with SAF
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
Azerbaijan Airlines unveils New Delhi-Baku flights from 10 Aug
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has started ticket sales for flights to Heydar Aliyev International Airport, Baku from New Delhi
Malaysia Airlines to operate second daily flight to Doha
This additional service strengthens Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways’ strategic partnership, allowing passengers to travel to over 96 codeshare destinations
AirAsia X launches three new routes
AirAsia X confirms its latest services to Melbourne (Tullamarine), and Perth in Australia and Auckland in New Zealand will launch on 1 November 2022
Norse introduces Orlando
London next!
New long-haul-only operator Norse Atlantic Airways (NBT) continues with its two-class Boeing 787 North Atlantic build-up with the introduction of Oslo – Orlando, a three…
Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines inks deal with expanded codeshare
Malaysia Airlines (MH) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are expanding their codeshare operations following Malaysia Airlines' recent announcement to launch new direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to…
Malaysia Airlines launches new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha
Malaysia Airlines has announced that it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha commencing 25 May.
World’s first MetaHuman cabin crew is here! Qatar Airways steps into metaverse with ‘QVerse’ virtual reality
Qatar Airways has entered the metaverse by launching QVerse, a novel virtual reality (VR) experience for visitors to the airline’s website
Jet Airways to return with no-frills hybrid models
The Kalrock-Jalan consortium, the winning bidder for bankrupt Jet Airways, is also planning two-class facilities for flyers.
SIA resumes super jumbo A380 services to Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
ANA to offer healthy and sustainably-sourced inflight meals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin offering expanded inflight meal options on select international routes, featuring healthier dishes and ingredients with less environmental impact.
How is Qatar Airways celebrating Lunar New Year
Qatar Airways has marked the Lunar New Year with a special curated selection of festive treats and decorations onboard and in lounges, and traditional ‘hóngbāo’ red envelopes for passengers…
Qantas Offers A Slew Of Benefits For Direct Bookings,
Qantas is making a concerted effort to make it easier than ever for consumers to book flights directly.
French Bee A350-1000 Will Carry Nearly 480 Passengers
A brand-new Airbus A350-1000 with 480 passenger seats has just arrived at French Bee, the low-cost airline’s that flies long-haul from its hub in Toulouse.
How Qatar Airways is celebrating its 25th year with new offerings
Qatar Airways celebrates its 25th anniversary by launching a global sales campaign for passengers in Thailand, offering great savings of up to 25% on flight tickets
Emirates launches special fares for travels in 2022
Emirates has launched a new campaign to bring passengers even closer to more unforgettable travel experiences in 2022.
Qatar Airways Continues Strong Network Expansion
Qatar Airways celebrated the return of nonstop flights between Doha and Sofia, which will began on December 16, 2021.
Qatar Airways to launch flights to Tashkent from 17 January 2022
Qatar Airways will add Tashkent, Uzbekistan to its global network with twice weekly flights
Dreaming Of Working For One of The World Best Airlines?
As the world will become more vaccinated against coronavirus, the border restrictions that have hampered travel for the previous two years are being lifted.
Flying home for Christmas? This is when flight costs will start to spiral
Research by hotel booking platform, hoo, has revealed that the cost faced by those flying home for Christmas will soon start to spiral by as much as 184% as a result of heightened December…
Emirates could issue an initial public offering
The president of long-haul carrier Emirates said Tuesday that an initial public offering of shares in the Dubai-based airline might take place as the city-state strives to improve its local…
Not bringing back the A380 is crazy, says Emirates chief
It would be a mistake for airlines not to bring back the A380, argues Emirates CEO Sir Tim Clark in an interview with Airline Ratings.
Qatar Airways launches rediscover Europe promotion from $1409 return
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,…
Emirates launches daily flights to Tel Aviv from 6 December
Emirates announced it will launch a daily non-stop flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv (Israel), starting December 6
Virgin Australia launches 1.7M fares sale on the network
Virgin Australia has launched over one million new discount fares across dozens of domestic and international destinations in advance of easing border restrictions and the approaching summer…
Oman Air launches new range of stopover packages
If you're considering taking that long-awaited trip to Europe, look into Oman Air.
Cathay Pacific increases frequency to Sydney from November
Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to announce plans to resume service to Sydney on November 1.
Singapore Airlines delivers Sydney early Christmas gift with return of flagship A380
Singapore Airlines announced Sydney will once again welcome the carrier's flagship Airbus A380 from 1 December 2021, increasing capacity to the Sydney market ahead of the Christmas holiday…
Aer Lingus’ first non-stop transatlantic flight from Manchester to Barbados takes off
Aer Lingus’ first transatlantic service from the UK took to the skies with the departure of the airline’s first ever non-stop direct flight from Manchester to Barbados
THAI voted third for cabin crew and fourth for airport services
Thai Airways was voted 3rd place for Worlds Best Airline Cabin Crew and 4th place for Worlds Best Airport Services at the Skytrax 2021 World Airline Awards.
Qatar Airways launches sale from $1,399 to London and more
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.
Flydubai’s new offering: Dubai-bound fliers get complimentary 1-day ticket to Expo 2020
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced that passengers booking a flydubai flight to Dubai will enjoy a complimentary 1-Day Ticket to visit Expo 2020 Dubai, taking place from 1 October…
What’s on offer for Emirates fliers to Dubai? Free Expo pass
As Premier Partner and Official Airline of Expo 2020 Dubai, Emirates will soon launch various Expo-themed packages to allow its worldwide customers to enjoy the excitement of the 182-day…
ANA Future Promise: Airline unites ESG initiatives
ANA Future Promise unites all of these successful Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives under a forward-looking slogan.
All you need to know about India’s first subscription-based airline
Prince Air, a New Delhi-based start-up is now offering a one-of-a-kind subscription-based airline service for unlimited travel on its private jets
One year of free Qantas flights and more as vaccination incentive
Qantas has announced that it will offer 10 'mega prizes' of a year of free flights for Australians who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the end of 2021.
Emirates restarts flights to Phuket as it reopens to international travel
Emirates has announced it will resume four weekly services to the resort island of Phuket from 2 July
Emirates wins record 8th consecutive “Best Airline Worldwide”
Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021.
US airlines scrap flexible travel waiver
As travel rebounds in the US, airlines are starting to scrap the flexibility on ticket conditions that they had introduced during the peak of the pandemic to protect their clients from…
Qatar Airways’ incredible growth in four years
Rising above the myriad of challenges, Qatar Airways’ growth has been massive. The airline’s last four years are highlighted with improved products, more routes, and unparalleled overall…
Virgin launches new onboard menus, and more affordable fares
New onboard menus have been introduced on all Virgin Australia flights from today to give customers more choice and better value.
Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Meet the hottest airplane seat as aviation re-starts
So, why man travellers are setting the wish to fly in Premium Economy?
Singapore Airlines to begin Boeing 737-800 operations from March with Phuket route
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will operate Boeing 737-800 NG aircraft on flights to Phuket from 4 March 2021, offering customers greater consistency in product and service across the SIA Group’s…
5 incredible ways how Qatar Airways weather the COVID-19 pandemic
Qatar Airways COVID-19 protocols serve to increase travellers’ confidence to restart travel and Qatar Airways is ready to welcome you on board!
Qatar Airways surprises and delights passengers this Holiday Season
Qatar Airways is delighted to welcome this festive season by creating special moments that will surprise and delight our passengers both on board and on the ground.
Qatar Airways to launch Seattle flights in March
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of four weekly flights to Seattle from 15 March 2021
Qatar Airways Privilege Club cuts the number of Qmiles required to book award flights by up to 49%
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
Podcast: Singapore Airlines Puts the Shine Back on the Big Apple
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Qatar Airways marks 10th year in Phuket with resumption of flights
The resumption of services to the country’s largest island is part of the airline’s effort to rebuild its network in the Asia-Pacific region
Qatar Airways launches simplified fare families offering greater choice and flexibility to passengers
Qatar Airways has launched new, simplified fare families across all travel classes in a bid to offer greater choice and flexibility to its passengers.
Thai Airways’ flight to nowhere is a ‘Magical Flying Experience’
Thai Airways joined the number of airlines selling flight to nowhere, but Thailand’s official carrier sets itself apart from the pack by offering a ‘magical flying experience’.
Gulf Air unveils ‘boutique fares’
Gulf Air has introduced a new pricing concept for its air fares to make it easier and clearer to its passengers regarding what’s included in each price bracket
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November
Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Qatar Airways says thank you to teachers with 21,000 complimentary tickets
On the occasion of World Teacher’s Day, Qatar Airways will give away 21,000 complimentary tickets to teachers to thank them for their vital work in educating young people worldwide during…
Hawaii hotels report substantially lower revenue and occupancy
In August 2020, Hawaii hotels statewide continued to report substantially lower revenue per available room (RevPAR), average daily rate (ADR), and occupancy compared to the previous August…
Podcast – Queensland Air Museum, Sunshine Coast – Queensland
Featuring: Tiana Templeman
Queensland Air Museum at Caloundra is home to an amazing collection of aircraft and aviation artefacts, and exciting tales of courage, adventure and lucky…
Australians…are we still Young and Free?
On the 17th of March 2020 the Australian Government has implemented a total travel ban both outbound and inbound on all its residents. The ban was originally meant to be lifted on the 17th…
Dubai – Bangkok again on Emirates with COVID-19 medical expenses included
Emirates announces the resumption of passenger services to Bangkok with daily flights starting from 1 September. Customers can now travel with confidence, as Emirates has committed to…
Korean Air implements ‘Back to Front’ zone boarding
Korean Air has implemented a ‘back to front’ zone boarding system for all economy class passengers on domestic and international routes, which will ensure that passengers seated at the…
Qatar Airways flights to Venice, Dublin, Milan and Rome
Qatar Airways has announced that the airline will be resuming its flights to Venice, Italy starting from 15 July 2020.
China’s hospitality sector growth curve shows signs of recovery
China’s hotel industry in on the recovery mode. Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in the country reached heights not seen since January during the week of 18-25 May. This was revealed…
Hotels on road to recovery in China
There has been a noticeable growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR) over the past few weeks in China as the country starts to recover from the coronavirus outbreak. This was…
Qatar Airways to give 100,000 complimentary tickets to frontliners
Qatar Airways will give away 100,000 free tickets to frontline healthcare professionals to say thank you for their heroic work looking after people during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Emirates announces one way ‘outbound only’ service to Europe
Emirates has announced that, as of Monday 6 April, initial flights will commence from Dubai to London Heathrow, Frankfurt, Paris, Brussels and Zurich, with four flights a week to London…
Air France to launch Chennai-Paris route in June
Air France is expanding its Indian network to include Chennai with thrice weekly direct services to Paris Charles de Gaulle starting 14 June 2020, opening more opportunities for travel…
YouTuber faked a broken ankle to scam airline for free flight upgrade
A YouTuber/influencer faked an injury to get upgraded to business class on a long-haul flight for free.
Qatar Airways to unveil Dubrovnik route in May
Qatar Airways has confirmed it will launch flights to Dubrovnik, Croatia, on 18 May 2020. The national carrier for Qatar will also begin seasonal flights to Santorini, Greece, in the…
Air Canada takes delivery of its first A220
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first A220-300, designed, built and delivered from the Mirabel A220 programme facilities in Canada. The first aircraft out of an order of 45 will…
Emirates to showcase crowd-puller flagship A380 at Kuwait Aviation Show 2020
Emirates will showcase its latest flagship Airbus A380 to visitors and spectators on 15 January at the Kuwait Aviation Show 2020. Visitors to the show will be able to tour the popular…
Eva Air launches daily Taipei-Da Nang flights
Taiwan airline Eva Air has launched a daily nonstop flight between Taipei and Da Nang. The carrier will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured for 184 passengers with eight…
Air Canada heads to the home of country music
Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today -- as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and…
Unlucky for some: EVA adds 13th destination to SE Asia network
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced the launch of its new service between Taipei and Phuket.
EVA will be the only airline to offer a non-stop service from Taiwan to Phuket, which will…
Fiji Airways takes receipt of first A350 XWBs in South Pacific
Fiji Airways has unveiled two A350 XWBs as the latest additions to its fleet, becoming the first South Pacific carrier to receive the new wide-body aircraft.
Delivering new levels of fuel…
Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year
Finnair has upgraded its new seasonal service to Sapporo in Japan to operate the route year-round. Twice-weekly flights to Sapporo in Hokkaido, which during the winter is home to some of…
Lufthansa: “The frequency of flying will be rewarded more than ever”
The Lufthansa Group has announced that from 2021 it will be simplifying its status programme and offering customers an easier collection system for achieving and maintaining Frequent…
NokScoot continues growing international footprint
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, set another milestone with its inaugural flight from Bangkok to Chitose on 27 October 2019,…
Take off on a culinary journey with Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific is elevating its economy class inflight dining experience with an exciting new menu developed in collaboration with Hong Kong’s food and hospitality group, Black Sheep…
Vistara to start Mumbai-Colombo service
Vistara, a full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced a six-time-a-week (except Wednesdays) direct service to Colombo, Sri Lanka from…
Jazeera Airways commences operations out of Gatwick
As of 27 October, Jazeera Airways became the first low-cost carrier from the Middle East to fly from the UK with the launch of services from London Gatwick to Kuwait.
In addition to…
Qatar Airways touches down for first time in Langkawi
The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Langkawi, Malaysia touched down at Langkawi International Airport.
Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive of Qatar Airways said: “Langkawi…
Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’
Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…
Emirates A380 touches down in Cairo
Emirates’ A380 made its debut at Cairo International Airport (CAI) as the airline brought its popular aircraft to Egypt for the first time. The landing demonstrated the airport’s…
Business travel costs to rise in 2020
Global hotel rates will increase by 1% to 3% and airfares by 1% to 2% in 2020, according to leading business travel management company BCD Travel’s newly released 2020 Industry Forecast.…
“Let`s talk about Lufthansa Group”: Stefan Molnar spills the beans on Lufthansa Group`s plans in Southeast Asia
With the recent launch of Lufthansa’s new direct Munich-Bangkok service, I tracked down Stefan Molnar, general manager of sales for Lufthansa Group Airlines in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines…
Qatar Airways announces direct flights to Osaka, Japan
Qatar Airways has announced services to Osaka, Japan starting from 6 April 2020. The second largest metropolitan area of Japan, Osaka will be the airline’s third gateway into the…
SIA comes to Busan to help boost passenger capacity
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced today that, as of 28 October 2019, it will take over operations of services to Busan, in South Korea, from regional division SilkAir, in efforts to…
Qatar Airways to operate to Luanda, Angola
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Luanda, Angola, starting from 29 March 2020. The service, which operates up to five-times weekly to the capital and largest…
Gastronomical wellbeing in the air
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have co-created specially curated wellness dishes on selected flights. The wellness cuisine, to be available…
Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning.
The flight departed Changi…
Qatar Airways unveils Langkawi route
Qatar Airways has announced a new route to Langkawi, Malaysia. The service to Langkawi, starting 15 October 2019, is part of the airline’s strong expansion plans in Southeast Asia and…
Vistara starts daily Delhi-Bangkok service
Vistara inaugurated its daily service to Bangkok, Thailand, the third international destination in its network. The airline will now fly daily between Delhi and Bangkok and will be the…
Vistara launches daily flights to Dubai
Vistara, full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai.
The emirate is the carrier’s second…
Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…
THAI commemorates coronation with royal barge livery on aircraft
Thai Airways, the national carrier of Thailand, has decked up with the Suphannahong Royal Barge aircraft livery to commemorate the coronation of the King this year.
"The royal…
Air Canada unveils two new routes with game-changing new Airbus
Air Canada has announced the first two routes to be operated by the Airbus A220-300, the non-stop Montreal-Seattle and Toronto-San Jose services, both beginning in spring 2020.
The…
airBaltic sees strong demand for heavy cabin baggage
Since the introduction of the service by airBaltic in March, more than 100,000 bookings for the heavy cabin baggage have been made by the airline’s passengers. The airline's passengers…
AirAsia receives its first A330neo
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft, delivered by aircraft leasing company Avolon, is the…
THAI increases preferred seats on all international flights
Thai Airways International Public Company (THAI) is increasing preferred seats selection on all international flights for passenger convenience. Economy and royal silk class passengers…
Qatar Airways first Middle Eastern airline to fly to Botswana
Qatar Airways has announced the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October this year. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first…
flydubai’s inaugural flight lands in Naples
flydubai has unveiled its inaugural service to Naples (NAP) and has become the first national carrier for the UAE to offer direct flights from Dubai. With up to five flights a week,…
Portuguese connection: Qatar Airways debuts in Lisbon
As the airline adds to its rapidly expanding European network, Qatar Airways’ first ever passenger flight to Portugal landed at Lisbon Airport on 24 June.
Akbar Al Baker, group chief…
Raining discounts: Vistara celebrates network expansion with monsoon sale
Vistara has announced a significant network expansion with the addition of 62 new flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi. These new flights represent an over 50% increase in the size of…
Gulf Air’s inaugural Spanish city Malaga flight touches down
Gulf Air celebrated its inaugural summer service to and from Malaga Costa del Sol in South Spain.
Gulf Air’s flight GF021 was welcomed into Malaga Costa del Sol Airport with a water…
THAI to increase flights to Fukuoka route
Thai Airways (THAI) will increase the frequency of flights to Fukuoka from seven to 10 flights per week beginning 13 July, with a promotional fare for travel during 13 July - 30…
Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
Aviation round up: Say cheese!
This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…
Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more
Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…
Fly to the 10 most relaxing airports in the world
Airports can be quite stressful due to the throngs of people, seemingly endless security lines, and delayed and cancelled flights. It is easy to get agitated in an airport, therefore, one…
Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours
This week’s aviation round up channels the spirit of spring and Easter with the ‘rebirth’ of a favourite livery for an iconic airline, the launch of a new cabin product and confirmation of…
How to maximise your savings while booking your next trip
When two industry specialists in air travel distribution and intelligence join hands, we are sure to get insights that reveal how the digital world of travel works or atleast how we can make…
Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore
The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
Hot summer routes: Finnair adds 21% to Helsinki-Heathrow capacity
Finnair has announced its plans to add capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019.
A look back at my favourite airline stories of 2018
As 2018 draws to a close, here's a recap of my favourite aviation headlines of the year, including cabin-based yoga, 'Smart Tunnels' and the world’s longest flight.
Aviation round-up: “This was a very special moment for me” says Santa
With just one week to go before Christmas -- a peak time for airlines where people take time out from their hectic schedules to head home or visit far flung loved ones. It is time to take a…
Aviation round up: Five US flights on TAP, NokScoot lands in Delhi and more
With December already ten days old, it is time to for TDA’s regular slice of aviation pie. This week features Air New Zealand and SIA, NokScoot and more.
Air New Zealand and SIA
Air…
Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more
It is no surprise then that such a vital industry, is awash with announcements of new destinations, new planes, codeshares and sales. This week’s aviation round up, however begins with the…
The TD weekly aviation top five
With so many airlines announcing new planes, new schedules and new destinations we have decided to introduce a weekly round-up of some of the most eye catching ones to land at on the news…
Air India raises JFK International-Mumbai connection to ten flights a week
Air India has revealed it has boosted its connections to the United States this week by announcing the introduction of three new non-stop flights covering the JFK International to Mumbai…
Emirates doubles up with A380 touchdowns in Japan and Germany
Emirates celebrated the touch down of its first A380 service from Dubai to Osaka this week, when flight EK316 hit the tarmac of Kansai International Airport at 1655, local time, on 28…
Etihad Airways together with No1 Lounges debut ‘The House’ at Heathrow
Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges dubbed as ‘The House’.
Lufthansa launches daily Munich-Bangkok flight with the high-tech Airbus A350-900
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…
Finnair boosts convenience on Edinburgh’s Asian connection
Following my interview with Finnair’s CCO, where Juha Järvinen explained the importance of the Asian network to the company’s present and future, the airlines has released details of…
Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.
Qatar Airways boosts Mombasa coverage to seven daily flights
Qatar Airways has announced that it will begin operating to Mombasa, with a new service operating four times a week, as of 11 December this year.
India’s Vistara partners with British Airways
British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.
Qatar Airways to fly direct to Da Nang, Vietnam
Qatar Airways announced the launch of direct flights to Da Nang, Vietnam, starting 19 December 2018.
Lufthansa Group launches NDC Partner Program in the UAE
Lufthansa Group has launched a new NDC (New Distribution Capability) Partner Program in the UAE which offers immediate information and access to Lufthansa Group Airlines’ NDC API solutions.
Eat like an astronaut with ANA’s in-flight “space meals”
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are partnering to give passengers on the Narita-Houston flight a "space-like" experience in honour of Space Day and Sky…
Qatar Airways to treat Singapore and Tokyo to “the finest experience”
Qatar Airways has announced that the A350-1000, equipped with the airline’s luxury Qsuite, will be available on flights to and from Singapore’s Changi Airport.
Welcome to Flyland: Population 11.9 million
Financial megalodon HSBC, usually more at home in international banking, has turned its attention skywards this week with the release of an infographic documenting findings from a recent…
Indian airlines unite to provide special flights after Kerala floods
After the closure of Cochin International Airport due to floods in Kerala, India, airlines have created extra flights and special considerations until its re-opening on 27 August 2018.
PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.
Jet Airways to increase frequency of new Mumbai-Manchester connection
Jet Airways India has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, even before the first plane has even taken off.
Wendy Wu launches new tours in response to rising interest for Japan
UK-based Asia travel specialist, Wendy Wu Tours, has launched its Japan collection for 2019/2020 in response to a significant increase in interest for Japan.
Etihad increases flights to Canada’s largest city Toronto
Starting October 2018, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Toronto, from three to five weekly services.
The French connection: Emirates launches daily flights from Dubai to Lyon
UAE's premier carrier Emirates recently announced daily connections to the French city Lyon, raising the frequency between the two cities to seven per week.
Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.
Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines unveils new design for Boeing 787
Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines is scheduled to receive its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner this September, making it the first Chinese private airline to receive a wide-body, long-haul jet…
SIA launches Dreamliner and new regional cabin products in India
Following the delivery of the world’s very first Boeing Dreamliner to Singapore Airlines in April of this year, the airline has now announced it will be rolling out its 787-10 services to…
Low cost carrier Scoot launches non-stop flights to Berlin
Scoot launched its third long-haul destination with non-stop four-times-weekly flights to Berlin from Singapore.
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Air Astana expands routes in Russia and Europe
Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has launched new routes in Russia and Europe following the acquisition of new aircraft.
SilkAir merges with SIA as part of a three-year transformation strategy
Last year, Tiger Air was merged into the Scoot brand when owner Singapore Airlines (SIA) took a 56% ownership of the company. Now SIA has announced that its other subsidiary, regional…
Austrian Airlines new Boeing 777 arrives from Hong Kong with Eurojet fighter escort
Austrian Airlines will welcome the latest addition to its fleet today, after its new Boeing 777 touches down at the airlines hub Vienna International Airport, after a 12 hour flight from…
Taiwan employs halal tactics to attract Middle East travellers
Becoming ever-popular as a Muslim-friendly nation, Taiwan eyes to be the preferred travel destination for Middle East travellers.
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
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…
Airbus and Zodiac Aerospace reveal designs for new passenger sleeping modules
It has been a week of contrast for air passenger comfort, with news of an upright-seat design from Italy and an Airbus collaboration to introduce beds on the A330, both hitting the market in…
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
World’s first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner arrives in Singapore
Singapore Airlines welcomed the world’s first 787-10 aircraft last week, when it arrived in Singapore from Boeing’s production facility in South Carolina, USA.
Britain’s Air Passenger Duty increase is no April Fool’s joke
We wish this was an April Fool’s joke, but it is not. Airfare for travellers flying out from the United Kingdom becomes more expensive starting today, 1 April, as Air Passenger Duty (APD)…
SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services
Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital…
EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July
EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.
THAI implement aircraft rotation after Rolls Royce unable to deliver parts
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) announced that due to engine spare part shortage for two of its Airbus A380 aircraft, the company has implemented aircraft rotation…
Cobalt Air to launch Heathrow link
Cobalt Air has announced a daily service beginning 27 March 2018, linking London Heathrow directly with Larnaca, Cyprus.
The airline is the only carrier offering connections to Cyprus…
Aeromexico celebrates five years of London-Mexico City route
Aeromexico recently celebrated five years of its service flying between London and Mexico City.
Guest gathered at a lunch and networking event at the Grange St Paul's Hotel in London…
Malaysia Airlines launches A350 flight from London to Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia Airlines launched its inaugural Airbus A350 from London Heathrow at 9.30pm yesterday evening, arriving in Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 6.30pm (all times local).
EL AL introduces new pricing model and new flight
EL AL Israel Airlines will launch a San Francisco flight and introduces a new pricing model for Economy Class tickets to all European destinations.
New Non-Stop Flight
The company has…
Philippine Airlines enters 2018 with ‘Great Winter Seat Sale’
Philippine Airlines (PAL) offers value for money on return flights to Asian and Australasian destinations with its 'Great Winter Seat Sale.' All daily flights on the airline’s new Boeing…
Bad or good? Emirates wants you to treat yourself this Christmas
Emirates is spreading the festive joy with treats across all cabin classes this December. Customers travelling for the holidays will enjoy several Christmas surprises both on the ground and…
Etihad introduces amenities for purchase on flights
In addition to its complimentary inflight service, Etihad Airways has introduced a selection of inflight products for its guests in Economy Class.
The items are available for purchase…
Lata reveals latest updates
The Latin American Travel Association reveals its latest updates.
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Costa Rica records a rise in UK visitor numbers
Costa Rica has recorded an increase in visitors…
Industry reacts to APD Budget announcement
The Chancellor’s announcement that APD will be frozen for economy class passengers and increased for premium class long-haul passengers has not delivered the global Britain message that the…
A right royal photo bomb
Her Royal Highness Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya recently visited Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) promotional stand at WTM 2017 in London, and was welcomed by Mrs.…
Sri Lankan airlines to launch social media competition at WTM
SriLankan Airlines is offering a travel agent the chance to win a pair of Economy Class tickets from the UK to Sri Lanka at this year’s World Travel Market.
To enter the competition,…
Qatar Airways’ new service reinforces Thai relationships
Qatar Airways has responded to increased customer demand for services to Thailand by launching direct flights to Pattaya, the airline’s fifth route to the country.
Can Hong Kong Airlines cure jet lag?
Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…
Philippine Airlines to jet between Cebu and Bangkok
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
Philippine Airlines introduce the B777-300ER to London-Manila
Philippine Airlines launches the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route, which substantially enhances the passenger travel experience and increases capacity for the airline.
Icelandair introduces new fare option
Icelandair has released a new pricing structure giving passengers more fare options when booking travel.
Economy Light will reward passengers who travel with less, while providing…
Philippine Airlines launches B777-300ER on London-Manila route
Philippine Airlines has launched the new B777-300ER aircraft on the London - Manila route.
While the inaugural flight left Heathrow on 19 September, daily flights for the B777-300ER start…
Win with Funway Holidays and British Airways
Funway Holidays, in conjunction with British Airways is offering agents the chance to earn more via its agent loyalty scheme - MoneyCard.
Throughout September 2017, Funway Holidays…
Qatar Airways announces launch of direct daily flights to Cardiff
Qatar Airways has announced that it will launch direct daily flights to Cardiff commencing 1 May 2018.
Cardiff is a strategically important destination for the company as it opens up…
MAS opens Surabaya
Malaysia Airlines it will be launching a new route to Surabaya, connecting Kuala Lumpur and the capital of the province of east Java, the company said in a statement.
Operations to the…
What do travellers really want when booking flights?
A new report by Amadeus, ‘Embracing airline digital transformation: a spotlight on what travellers value’, sheds new light on what travellers value when shopping for a flight.
The report…
Hong Kong Airlines Off to a flying start
Hong Kong Airlines, a four-star full-service airline is the new title sponsor of the Hong Kong Airlines Million Challenge and will be for the next three seasons.
The 2017/18 season Hong…
Air Astana to offer passengers in-flight broadband speed connectivity
Passengers flying on Air Astana are now able to experience high-speed broadband In-Flight connectivity, with the airline’s first Boeing 767 featuring the service, the Kazakh carrier has said…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city.
The modernisation of…
Taking Flight: Onboard Wi-Fi in Asia Pacific
In recent years, the Asia Pacific region - the world’s fastest growing aviation market - has been seeing rapid development and increasing popularity in in-flight connectivity (IFC).…
EL AL’s first Dreamliner will take off from London
EL AL’s inaugural Dreamliner flight is expected to take place on 12 September 2017 departing from London Heathrow.
It will operate four times a week, until 15 March, 2018 (winter…
PAL’s newest aircraft enters service
Philippine Airlines’ newest type of aircraft, the Bombardier Q400, has entered commercial service.
The turboprop received a water cannon salute prior to its maiden journey from Cebu…
Silversea launches upgraded group sales programme
Silversea has launched a new group sales programme offering more choice, flexibility, and time for travel agents.
The upgraded programme is available for new group bookings on 2017…
Air France upgrades long-haul fleet
Air France is making significant progress in upgrading its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777s with new seats and cabin products.
All 25 of the airline's 777-200s and 19 of its 43 777-300s…
Beachcomber Resort & Spa is set to open a new accommodation concept in Mauritius
From January next year, Beachcomber Hotels & Resorts, which has eight properties in Mauritius, is set to open a new accommodation concept, Victoria for Two, at the Victoria Beachcomber…
Etihad launches early bird booking offer
Etihad Airways has launched an Early Bird offer with offers to some of the airline’s destinations worldwide.
Business and Economy Class tickets can be booked at lower fares. Destinations…
Air China chooses new in-flight entertainment system
Air China has chosen to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solution.
The Beijing-based carrier has…
Philippine Airlines boosts domestic routes with world-first aircraft
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of the world’s first two-class, 86-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.
The new aircraft is the first of an order for 12 Q400s placed by PAL…
SkyTeam launches two-stop world fare
SkyTeam has introduced a new two-stop option for its "Go Round the World Pass".
Designed for "regular travellers who require multi-destinations itineraries", according to the…
Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
Air India goes vegetarian to cut costs
Air India will only serve vegetarian meals to passengers on its all-economy class domestic flights in future, as a means of reducing costs.
The Economic Times reports that the…
Emirates expands free in-flight Wi-Fi
Emirates has expanded its free in-flight Wi-Fi service, doubling the amount of complimentary connectivity it provides in economy class.
Effective immediately, all economy class…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
Finnair offers flights to Japanese cities from UK
Finnair has released special Economy and Business Class promotional fares to Japanese cities from the UK.
Customers booking before 11 July this year can fly to popular business and…
Xiamen Airlines touches down in LA
Xiamen Airlines, the fast-growing Chinese carrier, has launched its first ever flights to Los Angeles.
The airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner touched down at LAX for the first time on 27…
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific starts fleet revamp
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started renewing its fleet.
The airline recently took delivery of the first of 10 brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, as part of its…
Air Europa receives eighth Dreamliner
Air Europa has added an eighth Dreamliner Boeing 787-8, which began operating on the airline’s Madrid-Lima route last Friday (June 23).
The airline has incorporated eight B787-8…
Etihad passengers to bid for “neighbour-free seats”
Etihad Airways is introducing a series of new travel options, including the ability for economy class passengers to pay for a seat without anyone sitting next to them.
Under the new…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
Malaysia Airlines orders Boeing’s high-capacity 737
Malaysia Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft - the new high-capacity version of popular single-aisle jet.
The deal, which is valued at US$1.25 billion at…
China’s Okay Airways boosts fleet with Boeing
Okay Airways, the Tianjin-based airline, has moved to expand its operations with the placement of orders for 20 Boeing aircraft.
The airline, which operates both domestic and…
Inaugural Qatar Airways flight lands at Dublin Airport
Dublin has welcomed the first Qatar Airways flight from Doha.
To celebrate this special occasion, the airline flew its next-generation Airbus A350 aircraft to Dublin, giving guests and key…
Passenger demand drives increase in flydubai’s frequency to Tanzania
Dubai-based flydubai has announced the start of flights to Kilimanjaro from 29 October.
The relaunched service to the carrier’s third point in Tanzania, along with Dar es Salaam and…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Aeroflot begins Airbus 330-300 service between Moscow and London
Aeroflot has begun service with widebody Airbus 330-300 aircraft on its evening flights between Moscow and London.
Starting 1 June 2017, the airline is operating A330-300 airliners…
RwandAir announces trade competition to celebrate new service
To celebrate the launch of the first direct flight between the UK and Rwanda, RwandAir has announced a trade competition running until 14 July this year.
Any bookings made on the RwandAir…
Philippine Airlines returns to KL
Philippine Airlines has resumed daily flights to Kuala Lumpur after a three-year absence.
The new service took off on Thursday (8 June 2017) and coincided with the start of a codeshare…
Turkish Airlines extends stopover service to Aussie travellers
Australians travelling to Europe can now stopover in Istanbul if they fly with Turkish Airlines.
Under an extension of the national carrier's stopover service, Australians who have a…
Cebu Pacific shuffles fleet due to delivery delays
Cebu Pacific has ordered more aircraft but delayed the delivery of others, as it adjusts its fleet to match capacity requirements.
The Philippine low-cost carrier has placed an order with…
Cebu Pacific boosts Hong Kong capacity with new large jets
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of two new large aircraft, which it will now use to increase capacity on its Hong Kong routes.
The Philippine low-cost carrier will upgrade its…
Q&A – Pauline Cheung – Plaza Premium Lounges
Travel Daily UK catches up with Pauline Cheung to hear about the Plaza Premium Lounges at London Heathrow Airport
Tell us a bit about Plaza Premium Lounges - when did it launch, from…
Fiji Airways goes year-round to San Francisco
Fiji Airways has resumed its direct flights to San Francisco, and will now operate the route all-year-round.
The trans-Pacific service commenced in 2016 as a seasonal service, but…
Emirates Adds Second Daily A380 to Birmingham
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29th October 2017.
Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a…
Hainan Airlines upgrades long-haul aircraft cabins
Hainan Airlines has upgraded its long-haul in-flight products, with the roll-out of new cabins aboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new passenger offerings were introduced…
Emirates adds second daily A380 to Birmingham service
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing a second daily A380 service between Dubai and Birmingham, beginning 29 October 2017.
Flight EK39/40, currently operated by a Boeing…
Travelodge launches new SuperRooms
Travelodge has launched its new ‘SuperRooms’, bringing the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users to the UK budget hotel market.
Peter Gowers, Travelodge chief executive…
Air Transat extends summer season UK to Toronto flights
Air Transat is extending its summer season with extra flights on routes to Toronto from Manchester, Dublin and Glasgow.
For Manchester and Glasgow departures, this extension…
Emirates named Best Airline Worldwide at 2017 Business Traveller Awards
Emirates’ has received four accolades at the Business Traveller Middle East 2017 Awards.
At a ceremony attended by key travel industry executives, Emirates was crowned “Best Airline…
Airbus redesigns A380 to add 80 more seats
Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats.
A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…
Air New Zealand makes middle seat more appealing
Air New Zealand is introducing a new economy class layout that could make the middle seat more appealing - or at least slightly less unappealing.
The new slimline seat design, which was…
Premium PAL goes non-stop on Middle East routes
Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…
Emirates launches 12th US route via Athens
Emirates has launched its daily passenger service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport, via Athens International Airport.
Newark becomes…
New Korean carrier to launch in 2018
A new airline will take to the skies in South Korea next year.
KAIR Airlines will be based in Cheongju, the capital of North Chungcheong province in central South Korea, and will…
Silversea to offer all-inclusive packages on Antarctic expedition cruises
Agents can now take advantage of a new air and land package for Antarctic expedition cruises on board Silversea’s Silver Cloud and Silver Explorer. Pre cruise, passengers will receive a…
Emirates to launch flights to Cambodia
Emirates will touch down in Cambodia for the first time this summer, with the launch of services to the capital, Phnom Penh.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the new route will be operated…
Qatar Airways launches long-awaited Skopje service
Qatar Airways has confirmed the start date of its long-awaited scheduled direct service to Skopje, the capital of the Republic of Macedonia, with four-weekly flights beginning 17 July 2017.…
Air Astana ramps up London services
Kazakhstan's national carrier will ramp up the frequency of its flights to London this summer.
Air Astana has confirmed that, effective June 2017, it will launch a fifth weekly flight…
AirAsia adds domestic trio in India
AirAsia India has unveiled plans to launch a trio of new domestic routes.
Effective 19 February 2017, the low-cost carrier will commence flights from Delhi's Indira Gandhi…
Royal Air Maroc launches Casablanca-Manchester route
Royal Air Maroc will launch flights between Manchester and Casablanca on Tuesday 28 March.
The Moroccan flag-carrier will begin operating direct non-stop flights three times per week…
Chinese New Year giveaway from Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines is welcoming in the Chinese New Year with the return of its popular shopping voucher scheme for the UK trade.
The airlines’ New Year Giveaway: Everybody Wins! scheme…
Face-to-Face: Oranit Beithalahmy, EL Al Israel Airlines
What initiatives do you have in place to educate British travel agents on the benefits of booking with El Al airlines?
We have numerous activities in place to raise awareness about…
Lufthansa reveals new A350-900
Lufthansa’s new A350-900 has been presented to the public in Munich with a spectacular light show and an official unveiling ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar.
A media show with…
IndiGo boosts Singapore, domestic flights
IndiGo, the Indian low-cost carrier, has unveiled plans to add a series of new domestic services this month.
On 16 February 2017, the airline will double the frequency of its…
Emirates to launch daily service to Newark via Athens
Emirates has announced it will launch a new daily service from Dubai to Newark Liberty International Airport, via Athens, on 12 March.
The new route complements Emirates’ existing…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
Brain Waves: Hyatt’s sound fans, Emirates’ eco-blankets, and more…
Hyatt trials sleeping fans at US hotel
Hyatt has teamed up with Adaptive Sound Technologies for a new solution designed to improve its guests’ sleep quality. The Hyatt Place Nashville…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
AirAsia X starts offering in-flight entertainment
AirAsia X, the long-haul low-cost carrier, is aiming to enhance its onboard experience with the launch of in-flight entertainment for all passengers.
The new 'Xcite Inflight…
Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
Air India reserves seats for women
Air India will start reserving seats for solo female travellers, it has been revealed.
The Press Trust of India (PTI) reports that the national carrier will set aside six seats per…
Emirates to launch daily service to Croatia
Emirates will introduce a daily flight from Dubai to Zagreb (ZAG), the capital of Croatia from June 1, 2017.
The new southeast European destination will be served by an Emirates Boeing…
Cathay to add second Spanish service this summer
Cathay Pacific will launch its first ever direct flight to Barcelona this summer.
Commencing in July 2017, the new service will operate four times a week direct to and from Hong Kong,…
India’s GoAir takes off with huge aircraft order
GoAir, the Indian low-cost carrier, has confirmed a multi-billion dollar aircraft order with Airbus.
Following an initial deal signed at last year's Farnborough International Airshow,…
Shopping vouchers up for grabs with latest Travel 2 flights incentive
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to earn Love2Shop vouchers with every flight booking made with Royal Brunei Airlines.
The vouchers can be spent in over 20,000 stores, restaurants and…
Thai airlines welcome brand new jets
Two Thai airlines have received belated Christmas presents from Airbus, with the arrival of brand new aircraft in the first week of January.
Last week, Bangkok Airways took delivery…
Emirates rounds off a year of growth with fleet and product milestones
Emirates rounded off another year of growth in 2016, underlined by fleet and network expansion, as well as customer focused product investments.
Commenting on 2016, Sir Tim Clark,…
Malaysia Airlines partners Plaza Premium at Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines has formed a new partnership with Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator.
Effective immediately, Malaysia Airlines’ economy class passengers will be entitled to…
Cebu Pacific boosts capacity for festive season
Cebu Pacific has taken delivery of a new Airbus A330-300 aircraft in time for the festive peak season.
The new twin-aisle jet was delivered on 14 December and has now entered service on…
Morocco to join Emirates A380 network
Emirates will operate the first ever commercial Airbus A380 flight to Morocco and North Africa, when it takes the iconic double decker aircraft to Casablanca on 26 March 2017.
The…
Royal Brunei introduces RB Upgrades concept
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) has introduced RB Upgrades – a new feature on flyroyalbrunei.com that allows RB’s economy class passenger holding eligible tickets to make an offer for an upgrade…
Emirates Touches Down in Fort Lauderdale, South Florida
Emirates has launched its 11th destination in the United States with the start of a daily nonstop passenger service between Dubai and Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport.
Fort…
SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017
Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…
HK Express spreads wings in the Pacific
Hong Kong residents now have a new holiday option, following the launch of direct flights linking the city with Guam.
HK Express commenced the route today (15 December 2016) and will…
Emirates expects busy travel week ahead of holidays
Emirates expects this week to be its busiest of 2016, as travellers head home or abroad for the holiday season. A total of 307,000 passengers are expected to pass through Emirates’…
Qantas reveals first Dreamliner route
Qantas has revealed that the trans-Pacific route between Melbourne and Los Angeles will be the first to be operated by its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The long-haul jet's inaugural…
Hong Kong to welcome United’s latest long-haul jet
United Airlines will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet next year, and Hong Kong has been selected as the first long-haul destination for the new twin-aisle jet.
The aircraft will…
First non-stop Australia-UK flights to launch in 2018
Travellers will be able to fly direct between Australia and the UK for the first time in 2018, following the launch of Qantas’ new non-stop Perth-London service.
The new 14,498km route,…
Emirates adds festive cheer with special offering this holiday season
To celebrate the upcoming holiday season, Emirates has ramped up its product offering both on board and on the ground for a superior travel experience. A new festive menu has been introduced…
Finnair launches festive sale
Christmas has come early for Finnair customers, who can take advantage of special festive offers for travel to a variety of Asian destinations.
Customers booking between now and 9th…
China Southern uses Travelport to target agents
China Southern Airlines has deepened its partnership with Travelport, the travel technology company, in an effort to directly promote its products to travel agents.
Under a new…
Thailand breaks tourism record with 30 millionth visitor
Thailand has set a new tourism record, exceeding 30 million international visitors for the first time in a single year.
The milestone was reached when Huang Junyi, a Chinese national,…
Fly round the world in the Southern Hemisphere
A new round-the-world fare has been launched by oneworld that offers travel solely within the Southern Hemisphere.
The new option has been enabled by the recent launch of LATAM Airlines'…
Air Europa to launch new direct European-Honduras flights
Air Europa will launch a new direct fight from the Spanish capital of Madrid to the second largest Honduran city, San Pedro Sula in April 2017.
The single weekly flight will operate…
Qatar Airways adds 158 more seats daily to Cape Town
Qatar Airways has increased daily capacity to the popular family holiday destination Cape Town, with the introduction of a Boeing 777 serving the route from this month. This means an…
Delhi to welcome Lufthansa’s first A350
Delhi will become the first long-haul destination to welcome Lufthansa's brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its first A350 on 19 December…
Asian airfares to remain flat in 2017
Airfares in the Asia Pacific region will remain relatively unchanged next year, a new report has found.
In its Global Business Travel Forecast 2017, American Express Global Business…
Emirates welcomes first “next-generation” A380
Emirates has taken delivery of a new type of Airbus A380 aircraft.
The "next-generation" version of the double-decker jet features a new seat configuration. The relocation of the crew…
Qatar Airways honoured by Edinburgh Airport
Qatar Airways has been recognised as offering the best customer service by Edinburgh Airport at the 2016 Scottish Passenger Agents’ Association (SPAA) Awards.
The airline was…
British Airways celebrates first anniversary of the Dreamliner launch with special fares from Abu Dhabi to London
British Airways has announced a special fares campaign to mark the one-year anniversary since the launch of the Dreamliner 787-9 on its Abu Dhabi to London service.
The special fares…
EVA adds sixth US destination
Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country.
The new service took off for the first time on…
Philippine Dream for Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways has enhanced its operations in the Philippines with the deployment of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Clark International Airport.
The state-of-the-art long-haul…
Asian mega-cities get new low-cost link
Travellers will soon be offered a new low-cost option when flying between two of Asia's - and the world's - largest cities.
Jetstar Japan has announced plans to launch its first ever…
Air Transat discounts London-Canada routes
Canadian airline Air Transat has launched a seat sale on flights from the UK to Canada, when booked by 10 November.
Fares start from £315 per person return including taxes, in-flight…
Thai AirAsia goes double daily to Hanoi
Thai AirAsia is doubling the frequency of its Bangkok-Hanoi route with the launch of a second daily flight.
Effective 9 December 2016, the low-cost carrier will add a new evening…
flydubai celebrates its 2nd anniversary in Mumbai
Dubai-based flydubai has marked the second anniversary of its service between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport and Dubai International's Terminal 2.
Launched in…
Emirates arrives in Republic of Guinea
Emirates has resumed services between Dubai and Conakry in the Republic of Guinea today (30 October).
The four-times-weekly service via Dakar, reopens access for Guinean travellers to…
SWISS to introduce internet connectivity on Dubai flights
Swiss International Air Lines customers flying from Dubai will soon enjoy ‘SWISS Connect,’ the internet connectivity facility as the airline adds its Airbus A330-300s and A340-300s to the…
Emirates to fly flagship A380 to Doha
Emirates will upgrade one of its nine daily flights between Dubai and Doha to an Airbus A380 from 1 December 2016.
The Dubai-based carrier recently boosted its services to Doha with…
Air Tahiti Nui installs Wi-Fi on new aircraft
Air Tahiti Nui has revealed that its new fleet of long-haul aircraft will be connected with broadband in-flight Wi-Fi.
The French Polynesian national carrier is planning to take…
Etihad Airways to fly its B787 Dreamliner to Tokyo
From 1 December 2016, guests flying between Abu Dhabi and Tokyo Narita will enjoy the luxury and comfort of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner when Etihad Airways upgrades its service on the route.…
Etihad Airways goes daily to Madrid
Etihad Airways’ Abu Dhabi – Madrid route will operate daily with the introduction of three new flights each week, effective 1 June 2017.
The additional frequencies underscore the…
Gulf Air halves FalconFyler Miles redemption
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has brought back the popular half-price miles redemption promotion for its FalconFlyer members, following positive passenger…
Etihad goes double daily to Dublin year round
Etihad Airways will introduce a daily year-round service between Abu Dhabi and Dublin from 1 April, 2017, increasing the frequency on the route to 14 flights a week.
The second daily…
Oman Air starts revamping long-haul jets
Oman Air has started upgrading the interiors of its long-haul Airbus fleet.
The airline recently welcomed back an A330-200 aircraft featuring the new seats and cabin products that will be…
Jennifer Aniston makes a new friend on Emirates
Hollywood actress, director and producer Jennifer Aniston makes a return to the Emirates A380, and makes a new friend, in the Dubai-based airline’s new global digital and TV advertising…
Oman Air wins twice at WTAs
Oman Air has been named ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline, Business Class’ and ‘Middle East’s Leading Airline, Economy Class’ at the World Travel Awards Middle East 2016.
The awards were…
Egyptair resumes Luxor flights from Heathrow
Egyptair has launched direct weekly flights between London Heathrow and Luxor.
The flight is operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft with 144 seats: 24 in business class and 120 in economy…
HK Express connects Pacific islands
Low-cost carrier HK Express has unveiled plans to launch flights to two Pacific islands, Guam and Saipan.
Scheduled to commence in December 2016 and January 2017 respectively, the new…
Emirates lands A380 in Moscow and Guangzhou
Emirates launched two new daily A380 services – Dubai to Guangzhou, China and Dubai to Moscow, Russia – on 1 October.
Moscow and Guangzhou join more than 40 Emirates A380 destination…
Etihad to roll out Dreamliner on Riyadh service
Etihad Airways is to deploy a Boeing 787 Dreamliner on one of its twice-daily scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, with effect from 30 October 2016.
The upgrade from a single…
Emirates A380 touches down in Amman
Emirates’ award-winning A380 touched down at Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) on Sunday as the airline bought its popular aircraft into Jordan for a one-off service.
The…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
Thai Vietjet gears up for domestic launch with new jet
Thai Vietjet is ready to launch first ever domestic flights following the arrival of its third aircraft.
The Thai low-cost carrier is planning to launch three new domestic routes in…
Etihad Airways present VR movie at Zurich Film Festival
Visitors to this year’s Zurich Film Festival (22 September to 2 October), visitors will be able to experience Etihad Airways’ 360-degree virtual reality movie featuring Academy Award winning…
Emirates to re-think business model
Emirates is looking to boost its ancillary revenues and is seriously considering introducing a premium economy class on its aircraft, president Tim Clark said last week.
The carrier…
TAP launches new fare structure
Portuguese airline TAP has launched a new fare structure to better serve its customers and provide a greater degree of flexibility, ensuring travellers pay only for the services they need.…
Etihad launches global sales campaign
Etihad Airways has announced its annual global sales campaign, targeted at business and economy class guests with up to 50% off selected routes until 6 September, for travel until June 2017,…
Japan’s Peach takes first bite into China
Peach, the Japanese low-cost carrier, has announced plans to launch its first ever flights to mainland China.
From November 2016, the airline will commence two new routes to Shanghai,…
Major Gulf carriers go on sale
Three of the Gulf’s major carriers have launched weighty seasonal discount campaigns in a bid to stimulate sales.
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Gulf Air all revealed details of their…
THAI enters A350 era
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new phase in the national carrier's fleet modernisation strategy.
The…
SWISS showcases new Bombardier aircraft
Barely a month after it entered service, SWISS has presented its latest acquisition, the world’s newest passenger airliner, to the Hungarian and international media in Budapest.
The…
Vietjet takes off in Taiwan
Vietjet, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, will double its presence in Taiwan later this year with the launch of two new routes.
The expansion will start on 30 October 2016 with the…
HK Express adds new seaside service
Hong Kong residents will soon have a new low-cost connection to the beaches of Vietnam.
Budget airline HK Express has announced that it will launch flights to Nha Trang on 9 November…
Jet Airways expands seat selection
Jet Airways has expanded its seat selection service to allow economy class passengers to reserve bulkhead and extra legroom seats.
With immediate effect, bulkhead seats - the front…