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Air India and Singapore Airlines Deepen Partnership with 51 New Codeshare Destinations

Joe Cusmano Oct 31, 2024 0

In a significant move to enhance travel options and connectivity, Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have announced an extensive expansion of their codeshare agreement.

Reports

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo enter codeshare partnership

Marga Manlapig Oct 30, 2024

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo announced a strategic codeshare partnership that aims to boost connectivity and elevate the traveller experience across its key hubs within Malaysia and India.

Agreements / Understandings / Contract Signings

Air India and Singapore Airlines expand codeshare agreement

Marga Manlapig Oct 23, 2024

Air India and Singapore Airlines (SIA) recently agreed to significantly expand their  codeshare agreement, adding 11 Indian cities and another 40 international  destinations to their…

Airlines and Aviation

Expanded codeshare partnership between British Airways and Bangkok Airways

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

British Airways customers now have a wider choice of Southeast Asian holiday destinations, thanks to an increase in flights from London to Bangkok, and an expanded codeshare partnership with…

Air

Malaysia’s Batik Air is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner

Marga Manlapig Jul 18, 2024

Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia announced the launch of a codeshare partnership geared towards improving connectivity for their passengers.

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines launch Codeshare Partnership

Kanchan Nath Jun 13, 2024

Turkish Airlines, the airline flying to the more countries than any other airline in the world and KM Malta Airlines, the flag carrier of Malta, have signed a code-sharing agreement to…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and Air China sign a new freesale codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2024

Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines and Air China sign new freesale codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

Türkiye’s flag carrier airline Turkish Airlines (TK) and People's Republic of China’s flag carrier airline Air China Limited (CA) have announced the signing of a new freesale codeshare…

Airlines and Aviation

Japan Airlines and IndiGo agree on Codeshare Partnership  

Kanchan Nath Jun 5, 2024

Japan Airlines (JAL) and IndiGo  announced that they have agreed on codeshare  partnership which will greatly benefit the customers by providing more travel options between Japan and India.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Avianca launch reciprocal codeshare partnership via European gateways

Kanchan Nath May 25, 2024

Emirates, the worlds’ largest international airline, and Avianca, one of the largest Latin-American carriers, have launched a new codeshare partnership.

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue codeshares with Etihad Airways

Kanchan Nath May 10, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates and JetBlue, New York's Hometown Airline®,  announced the addition of loyalty benefits starting 8 May 2024, as part of its…

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines codeshares with Air Seychelles

Kanchan Nath Apr 30, 2024

SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka and Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, have embarked on a codeshare partnership, ushering in seamless…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India and All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India and Japan

Kanchan Nath Apr 23, 2024

Air India, India’s leading global airline, and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks.

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo introduces 11 new codeshare routes across Australia with Qantas Airways

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced 11 new connections under its extended codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas Airways, starting from March 31, 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

SriLankan Airlines codeshares with Korean Air

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024

SriLankan Airlines and Korean Air have activated a new code-share partnership effective, presenting connections for customers of both airlines travelling between Colombo and Seoul.

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus launch new codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 14, 2024

The codeshare will give customers greater access to more destinations across the UK and Ireland, and benefit passengers across the globe – including in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and ITA Airways sign MoU, planning extended cooperation for codeshare

Kanchan Nath Mar 7, 2024

Emirates and ITA Airways have today inked an MoU for the expansion of their existing interline into a full codeshare partnership.

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Etihad and Air Serbia Announce Codeshare to Boost European Connections

Joe Cusmano Feb 5, 2024 0

Etihad and Air Serbia have teamed up to offer more destinations and a comprehensive range of options across Southeast Europe, bolstering Etihad's efforts to attract more tourists to Abu…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA and ITA Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between Japan and Italy 

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2024

All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, and ITA Airways, the Italian  national carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks. 

Features

Etihad and TAP Air Portugal Announce Codeshare Partnership

Joe Cusmano Dec 7, 2023 0

Etihad and TAP Air Portugal team up to provide more destinations and better choices. The networks of both airlines complement each other, enabling smooth travel to destinations in North and…

Air

Singapore Airlines And Philippine Airlines to embark on new codeshare partnership

Kristin Mariano Nov 17, 2023

Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new codeshare partnership agreement, which will allow the airlines to enhance flight options for their customers…

Airlines and Aviation

IndiGo and Qantas Airways to extend codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 13, 2023

IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced extension of its codeshare agreement with Australia’s national airline, Qantas.

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad enhances Scandinavian connectivity in strategic codeshare deal with SAS

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2023

Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a strategic codeshare agreement, so customers of both airlines will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches codeshare with Xiamen Airlines

Kanchan Nath Sep 11, 2023

Qatar Airways is pleased to announce a new codeshare partnership with Xiamen Airlines, the first Chinese airline to operate passenger nonstop flights from Mainland China to Qatar. Qatar…

Global

Emirates and United expand codeshare partnership to include flights to and from Mexico

Kanchan Nath Sep 7, 2023

Emirates announces a significant expansion in its codeshare partnership with United, to include nine destinations in Mexico.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana adds Azerbaijan Airlines to global network of codeshare partners

Kanchan Nath Aug 2, 2023

Air Astana has signed a codeshare partnership agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), with the two airlines operating joint flights on the Baku-Almaty-Baku route five times a week.

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara expands bilateral codeshare with Lufthansa

Kanchan Nath Jun 19, 2023

Vistara, India's  full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has expanded its codeshare partnership with Lufthansa, one of Europe's premier airlines,…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways and Turkish Airlines launch codeshare partnership 

Kanchan Nath Jun 12, 2023

ITA Airways, the national flag carrier of Italy, and Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other carrier in the World, jointly announce the commencement of a…

Features

Oman Air Expands Thai Airways Codeshare To Australia

Joe Cusmano May 11, 2023

Oman Air has announced a new codeshare arrangement with Thai Airways International to carry the Oman Air flight number on flights from Bangkok to Sydney and vice versa as part of the…

Airlines and Aviation

RwandAir codeshares with Turkish Airlines

Kanchan Nath Apr 12, 2023

RwandAir has signed a major new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines as it continues to expand its global reach.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and United activate codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 31, 2023

Emirates and United have activated their codeshare partnership, allowing Emirates customers to enjoy easier access to an expanded choice of U.S. destinations.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways codeshares with Airlink

Kanchan Nath Feb 9, 2023

British Airways has announced a codeshare partnership with Airlink, improving connectivity between the UK, Europe, North America and more than 15 destinations in Southern Africa. 

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air and SalamAir expand codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

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

Airlines and Aviation

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 25, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates codeshares with Air Canada

Kanchan Nath Nov 2, 2022

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

Global

Qatar Airways expands codeshare with JetBlue

Kanchan Nath Oct 31, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates to codeshare with Indonesia’s Batik Air

Kanchan Nath Oct 25, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

LATAM Airlines and Virgin Atlantic look for a codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines signs codeshare with Air Seychelles

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

Turkish Airlines has signed a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles to maximise the travel opportunities for passengers of both airlines through its flight networks.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

Emirates and JetBlue are ending their codeshare partnership from 30 October 2022. Customers of both carriers will no longer be able to earn miles through their frequent flyer programs.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo get new codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Sep 5, 2022

Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever…

Air

United Airlines and Emirates to announce codeshare?

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2022

Sources have confirmed that United and Emirates will be announcing a codeshare agreement.

Air

Emirates enters codeshare with AEGEAN for increased connectivity

Kanchan Nath Aug 16, 2022

Emirates is activating a new codeshare partnership with AEGEAN, allowing its customers to benefit from increased connectivity to eight domestic Greek points via Athens, using a single…

Tourism

Emirates unveils codeshare partnership with Air Canada

Megha Paul Jul 14, 2022

Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices for Air Canada customers to travel to the United Arab…

Air

Turkish Airlines and IndiGo resume codeshare partnership

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2022

The agreement will enable both the carriers to provide more flexibility of choice to the customers on sectors between India and Istanbul

Air

Malaysia Airlines and Japan Airlines inks deal with expanded codeshare

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2022

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…

Air

Air France-KLM And IndiGo launch codeshare deal

Megha Paul May 16, 2022

With this partnership, Air France and KLM will ultimately offer their customers access to 30 new Indian destinations and a large number of round-trip combinations for both business and…

Eturbo News

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare

Harry Johnson Apr 29, 2022

Air Transat and WestJet launch new transatlantic codeshare - Today, Air Transat and WestJet have launched a new transatlantic codeshare. WestJet’s “WS” code is now…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines Signs Codeshare Agreement With Qatar Airways

Joe Cusmano Mar 9, 2022

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have signed an agreement designed to further facilitate strategic cooperation.

Garuda Indonesia and Emirates plan to codeshare

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2021

Garuda Indonesia returned to Europe some years ago (after the airline’s removal from the EU’s blacklist) with big aspirations for the future.

Qantas and Emirates to extend codeshare to 2028

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2021

Emirates and Qantas have extended their codeshare agreement for another five years in order to aid in the recovery from the pandemic.

Qatar Airways-Air Malta codeshare partnership presents new avenues

Megha Paul Feb 28, 2020

Qatar Airways has announced it has signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement with Air Malta. The partnership reinforces Qatar Airways’ long-term commitment to Maltese passengers and to…

Air

Vistara and United launch codeshare operations

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

Vistara and United Airlines have implemented the code-share agreement signed in June 2019. It enables United to code share on Vistara-operated Indian domestic flights starting 28…

Codeshare opens up Bulgaria for the Middle East

Alastair Newport Feb 18, 2020

Qatar Airways and Bulgaria Air have announced the signing of a new codeshare agreement between the two carriers. The codeshare will see Bulgaria Air customers gain a seamless connection…

Air

Japan Airlines and Aeroflot codeshare ready for take off

Megha Paul Feb 11, 2020

Aeroflot and Japan Airlines have announced a codeshare agreement that will offer added flexibility to passengers travelling between Russia and Japan. The codeshare comes into effect from…

Virgin Australia signs codeshare deal with ANA

Megha Paul Jan 20, 2020

Virgin Australia and All Nippon Airways (ANA) will implement codeshare flights and launch reciprocal frequent flyer benefits for their members. ANA guests will be able to codeshare on…

JAL signs new codeshare with Shanghai Airlines

Alastair Newport Jan 10, 2020

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it's new codeshare agreement with Shanghai Airlines to expand the carrier`s international network in China. Reservations and ticket sales begin on January…

Finnair and Air Serbia ink codeshare deal

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Finnair and Air Serbia, the national airline of the Republic of Serbia, have agreed on a codeshare agreement in order to provide their passengers enhanced travel opportunities within…

Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch in codeshare partnership

Megha Paul Oct 30, 2019

Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing from 27 October 2019. The announcement follows the…

Iberia signs codeshare deal with Hainan Airlines

Megha Paul Oct 25, 2019

China and Spain are better connected by air now, owing to the recent codeshare agreement between Iberia and Hainan Airlines. Iberia customers can now fly direct from Madrid to Shenzhen…

Finnair inks codeshare pact with Fiji Airways, extends network in South Pacific

Megha Paul Oct 14, 2019

Finnair and Fiji Airways have agreed on a new codeshare partnership between Helsinki and Nadi in Fiji via three gateways served by the airline. Its code will be added to Fiji Airways’…

BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2019

British Airways has announced a new codeshare agreement with oneworld partner Malaysia Airlines today. The code will be added to 14 destinations the airline serves in Malaysia,…

Finnair and LATAM launch codeshare partnership

Megha Paul Sep 12, 2019

Finnair and LATAM Airlines Group implemented a new codeshare agreement on flights between Finnair’s hub in Helsinki and LATAM’s hubs in São Paulo, Brazil and in Santiago, Chile, via five…

Air

Air India and Fiji Airways ink codeshare pact

Megha Paul Aug 1, 2019

Fiji Airways and Air India have entered into a pact, which will provide convenient connections between three cities of India - Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai and the South Pacific nation. The…

Airlines and Aviation

In time for cherry blossoms: Vistara and JAL codeshare

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Feb 22, 2019

Japan Airlines (JAL) and India's finest full-service carrier, Vistara, entered a codeshare partnership that will open up more routes between India and Tokyo than ever before.

Global

Travel tech this week: From new airport shuttle, codeshare UPAs to booking platforms

Kristin Mariano Feb 7, 2019

This week, we saw a lot of new technologies and partnerships in the travel tech space. Uber added new services to make going on a holiday much easier. Meanwhile, UK airports employ an…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines adds Macao to network with new TurboJET codeshare

Tian Tolentino Sep 21, 2018

Hong Kong Airlines has announced the addition of Macao to its growing network, through a codeshare agreement with high-speed ferry services company, TurboJET.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates announces new codeshare agreement with Jetstar Pacific

Kristin Mariano Sep 6, 2018

Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new codeshare agreement expanding the existing partnership between the two carriers.

Airlines and Aviation

Royal Jordanian and Tunisair announce codeshare partnership

Alastair Newport Aug 30, 2018

Middle Eastern carriers, Royal Jordanian and Tunisair, have announced they have reached a conclusion to their negotiations for a free sale code share agreement this week.

Air

Aeromexico and Jet Airways new codeshare “fundamental” to regional connectivity

Alastair Newport Apr 25, 2018

Aeromexico and Indian international airline Jet Airways have announced a new codeshare agreement this week, allowing passengers to travel between Mexico and India via London to Mexico City,…

Europe

Qatar Airways announce codeshare with revamped Air Italy

Alastair Newport Apr 20, 2018

Following Qatar Airways' 2017 purchase of 49% of Meridiana and its subsequent relaunch as Air Italy in February of this year, the Middle Eastern carrier has announced a new codeshare between…

Air

Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2018

Oman Air announced the development of its Asia Pacific network this week when it released details of its new codeshare agreement with Bangkok Airways. The agreement, which went into action…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways and Solomon Airlines in codeshare deal

Alastair Newport Sep 19, 2017

Solomon Airlines now connected to North America, Hong Kong, Singapore, Australia and NZ

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways Expands Flight Options in Brazil with Latest Codeshare Deal

Alastair Newport Aug 5, 2017

Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its South American coverage with partner LATAM Airlines Brazil in a new codeshare agreement starting 1 August. The new agreement will provide…

Airlines and Aviation

Fiji Airways targets Asia with new codeshare

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2017

Fiji Airways will be able to attract more Asian travellers in future, following the signing of a codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines. The arrangement will see the Fijian…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines announce codeshare partnership

Maria Airey Jun 28, 2017

Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced a new codeshare partnership, which comes into effect on 22 June 2017. Under the agreement, China Southern Airlines will put its…

Airlines and Aviation

Egyptair and Etihad sign codeshare deal

Gemma Greenwood Mar 1, 2017

Etihad Airways and Egyptair have announced a codeshare partnership that will be introduced in phases from March 1, 2017. Under the initial phase of the agreement, Etihad Airways will…

Airlines and Aviation

Alitalia and Royal Jordanian sign codeshare agreement

Gemma Greenwood Jan 31, 2017

Royal Jordanian and Alitalia have signed a codeshare agreement to offer more travel choices and enhanced network connectivity between Jordan, Italy, and beyond. On sale from today,…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines covers Italy with new codeshare

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2017

Hainan Airlines has formed a new partnership with Alitalia that will provide Chinese travellers with connections to multiple destinations across Italy. The Chinese carrier already…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair extends codeshare deal with Flybe

Gemma Greenwood Jan 17, 2017

Finnair is extending its network in the United Kingdom with new codeshare services on Flybe flights between the UK and several key European cities.   Finnair’s codes will be added to the…

Reports

Singapore Airlines and Garuda Indonesia set to boost capacity and connectivity within Q4-2024

Marga Manlapig Nov 13, 2024

Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Garuda Indonesia announced that they will jointly boost flight frequencies between Jakarta, Indonesia, and Singapore in the fourth quarter of 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group reports record half-year results for 2024-25

Kanchan Nath Nov 11, 2024

The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before tax of AED 10.4 billion (US$ 2.8 billion) for the first six months of 2024-25,…

Global

Royal Brunei Airlines launches direct flights to Chennai

Marga Manlapig Nov 7, 2024

Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced the official launch of its new direct flight route between Bandar Seri Begawan and Chennai, India. 

Global

Air India gears up for merger day with multiple initiatives for Vistara customers

Kanchan Nath Nov 7, 2024

Air India, India’s leading global airline, is undertaking multiple steps to ensure a smooth on-ground experience for customers as Vistara merges with Air India on November 12, 2024.

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Qantas and Skytrans Partner to Ensure Continued Flights to Lord Howe Island

Joe Cusmano Nov 6, 2024 0

Qantas customers can look forward to continued flights between Sydney and Lord Howe Island, thanks to a new agreement with regional airline Skytrans. As Qantas

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways and Vietnam airlines strengthen ties

Kanchan Nath Nov 4, 2024

Etihad Airways and Vietnam Airlines are set to work towards a collaboration for the benefit of their customers after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a potential…

Air

Tourism Authority of Thailand welcomes resumption of British Airways flights from London to Bangkok

Marga Manlapig Nov 1, 2024

The Tourism Authority of Thailand expressed its delight over the resumption of direct flights by British Airways from London to Bangkok. 

Reports

Vietnam Airlines and Garuda Indonesia expand strategic partnership

Marga Manlapig Oct 25, 2024

Vietnam Airlines and Garuda Indonesia recently signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) geared towards boosting strategic partnership between the two national airlines. 

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Discover Seoul in Style with 4x Weekly Flights from MAI

Charmaine Fernz Oct 9, 2024

MAI offers four weekly flights from Yangon to Seoul-Incheon on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays, catering to a diverse range of travel purposes, including weekend getaways, business…

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Qatar Airways to Acquire 25% Stake in Virgin Australia, Strengthening Partnership

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2024 0

In a significant move for the aviation industry, Qatar Airways Group has announced its intention to acquire a 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from

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Historic Milestone: Qantas’ First A380 Flights to South Africa

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2024 0

Yesterday marked a significant milestone in aviation history as Qantas launched its inaugural Airbus A380 flight to Johannesburg, making it the first time the national

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Emirates Adds Fourth Daily Flight to Johannesburg

Joe Cusmano Sep 30, 2024 0

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is set to enhance its connectivity and travel options to Johannesburg by introducing a fourth daily flight on this

Air

Thai Airways extends partnership with Gulf Air

Marga Manlapig Sep 30, 2024

Thai Airways and Gulf Air announced the expansion of their long-standing partnership, strengthening their joint commitment to provide passengers with seamless travel options across their…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific to fly new route to Dallas Fort Worth 

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

Cathay Pacific announces further expanding its North America  network with the launch of non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Dallas Fort  Worth International Airport (DFW) for the very…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates adds fourth daily flight to Johannesburg, South Africa

Kanchan Nath Sep 25, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, is bringing even more choice, connectivity and premium travel options to Johannesburg, by adding a fourth daily flight on the in-demand…

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Embark on Your Next MAI Adventure: Seamless, Flexible, Affordable Travel

Charmaine Fernz Sep 16, 2024

Myanmar Airways International (MIA) offers seamless connections from Yangon (RGN) and Mandalay (MDL) to Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang (DMK) with 49 weekly flights. This is excluding…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates doubles partnership connectivity in a year, opening opportunities for travellers to reach nearly 1,700 global cities beyond its network

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

In the past year, Emirates has doubled the number of cities it offers beyond its own network, unlocking travel opportunities to nearly 1,700 additional cities.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates celebrates South Africa with spectacular, first-ever A380 flypast

Kanchan Nath Sep 2, 2024

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, takes to the skies to celebrate its longstanding and ongoing commitment to South Africa, with the country’s first ever A380 flypast.

Air

SriLankan Airlines celebrates 45th anniversary

Marga Manlapig Sep 2, 2024

SriLankan Airlines celebrates its 45th anniversary this month, commemorating a journey that began on 1st September 1979.

Roadshow

Zimbabwe with BRANDit showcases a ‘World of Wonders’ to Indian travel trade

Kanchan Nath Aug 27, 2024

The tourism industry of Zimbabwe, in association with BRANDit, recently hosted a highly successful roadshow in Mumbai to showcase the country’s diverse tourism offerings to the Indian travel…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines seeks expansion of bilateral air service with India

Kanchan Nath Aug 9, 2024

Turkish Airlines is aiming to expand its operations in India by revising the current bilateral air service agreement

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai touches down in Basel

Kanchan Nath Aug 8, 2024

The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first UAE carrier to connect EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg with a four-times weekly service from Dubai flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, touched…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to extend one-stop intermodal service to HZMB Zhuhai Port

Kanchan Nath Aug 3, 2024

Hong Kong Airlines and Chu Kong Passenger Transport have been providing passengers with convenient sea-to-air and air-to-sea intermodal codeshare services since the launch of their…

Global

Greater Bay Airlines launches GBA Air Link

Marga Manlapig Jul 30, 2024

The GBA Air Link service is a codeshare agreement with the Chu Kong Passenger Transport Company for passengers in the Greater Bay Area.

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Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air Form a Strategic Partnership for the Future

Joe Cusmano Jul 17, 2024 0

Delta and Riyadh Air strengthen connectivity and harness future growth opportunities for both carriers; the new partnership will include a range of benefits for consumers travelling between…

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Fiji Airways Set to Fly with New Airbus A350 Service to Dallas

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2024 0

In a bid to expand its North American footprint, Fiji Airways is seeking approval for a new route to Dallas. This route will join the airline's other US destinations, which include Honolulu,…

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Regulatory Nod for Garuda-Singapore Airlines Joint Venture

Joe Cusmano Jul 11, 2024 0

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines have received the approval of the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) for their commercial joint venture agreement. This

Airlines and Aviation

Delta signs agreement with Riyadh Air to expand connectivity

Kanchan Nath Jul 11, 2024

Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air,  Saudi Arabia's innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a Strategic Cooperation  Memorandum of Understanding with the goal of introducing a…

Global

Garuda Indonesia, SIA joint venture approved

Marga Manlapig Jul 8, 2024

The approval enables the airlines to strengthen their existing partnership and delve into a wider range of mutually beneficial commercial initiatives.

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai adds two destinations in Iran

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2024

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced today the launch of direct flights to two new destinations in Iran.

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Qantas and Jetstar Launch Direct Services to Vanuatu

Joe Cusmano Jun 30, 2024 0

Qantas and Jetstar have announced a significant boost to their flight schedules. Up to nine return flights each week will be available between Australia and

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways expands technology partnership with Amadeus

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2024

The flag carrier of Thailand is making huge strides in modernizing its business with advanced technology solutions from Amadeus.

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Qantas Soars to New Heights: Launching Flights to Vanuatu

Joe Cusmano Jun 23, 2024 0

Qantas, has received the green light from the International Air Services Commission (IASC) to launch its own flights to Vanuatu. This exciting development comes as

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines sign a MoU

Kanchan Nath Jun 17, 2024

Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have announced the next phase of their comprehensive partnership – which includes a codeshare agreement – with a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways and EGYPTAIR sign MoU

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2024

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Egyptair have signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc sign MOU to further relationship

Kanchan Nath Jun 11, 2024

Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to work more closely together for the benefit of their customers after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost commercial and…

Airlines and Aviation

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines sign strategic agreement to establish commercial partnership

Kanchan Nath Jun 6, 2024

Riyadh Air and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a new partnership between the two airlines.

TDM Guest Contributor

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines Forge Stronger Ties with Enhanced Partnership

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2024 0

In a landmark move, Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have pledged to strengthen their commercial ties today. This heralds a new era of

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Viva Aerobus establish interline partnership offering more travel options within Mexico

Kanchan Nath May 27, 2024

Emirates and Viva Aerobus have signed an interline agreement to enhance connectivity for passengers travelling to Mexico.

Airlines and Aviation

Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines strengthen commercial partnership

Kanchan Nath May 21, 2024

Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) committed to deepen their commercial partnership, with the aim of offering reciprocal benefits for their frequent flyer programme members,…

TDM Guest Contributor

flydubai Sets Sights on Australian Skies with New Dreamliner Fleet

Joe Cusmano May 19, 2024 0

Dubai’s flydubai is embarking on a unique expansion strategy, exploring potential routes for its upcoming Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. With the first deliveries of these

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair celebrates one year connecting remote communities with the UK’s largest airport

Kanchan Nath May 14, 2024

The UK’s largest regional airline, Loganair, has today marked one year operating “game-changer” routes from some of the UK’s most remote communities to Heathrow Airport, connecting customers…

TDM Guest Contributor

Air Vanuatu Collapses: A Blow to Pacific Tourism

Joe Cusmano May 12, 2024 0

In a shocking turn of events, Air Vanuatu, the national carrier of the Pacific nation of Vanuatu, has been placed into voluntary liquidation. The airline,

TDM Guest Contributor

Etihad Airways Expands Global Network with Five New Interline Partnerships

Joe Cusmano May 6, 2024 0

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced the launch of reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways boosts interline deals with five airlines making travel smoother

Kanchan Nath May 6, 2024

Etihad Airways has launched reciprocal interline partnerships with five new airline partners, further expanding travel options for guests across its expanding global network.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana resumes Astana to Seoul services

Kanchan Nath Apr 30, 2024

Air Astana has started sales for services from Astana to Seoul, with twice weekly frequency operated by Airbus A321LR commencing on 15th June 2024.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways’ customers can now book all flights for as little as a pound

Kanchan Nath Apr 22, 2024

In a move to give customers even more choice when spending their Avios, British Airways has announced the latest improvement to its Executive Club loyalty programme by making every one of…

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways eyes further growth through renewed network planning and optimization deal with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Apr 20, 2024

Sabre Corporation announced a renewed agreement with Bangkok Airways, as the airline eyes further industry growth, investment and partnership.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Astana group enters strategic partnership with Neos

Kanchan Nath Apr 17, 2024

Air Astana Group, the largest airline group in Central Asia and the Caucasus regions by revenue and fleet size, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Neos SpA (“Neos”), the second…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines relaunches flights to Kagoshima, Japan

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024

As one of the local carriers offering the most frequent flights to and from the Kyushu region in Japan, Hong Kong Airlines provides travellers with additional options.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo sign MoU to boost connectivity between two key tourism markets

Kanchan Nath Apr 4, 2024

Malaysia Airlines and IndiGo, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a codeshare partnership and mutual cooperation agreement.

Airlines and Aviation

KM Malta Airlines to commence operations on 31st March

Kanchan Nath Mar 28, 2024

Visit Malta is pleased to announce the official launch of Malta's new flagship carrier, KM Malta Airlines (KM), which will replace Air Malta. With a strategic focus on connectivity and…

Airlines and Aviation

Greater Bay Airlines joins IATA as airline member 

Kanchan Nath Mar 15, 2024

Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) is pleased to announce that the airline has  become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) following the  successful completion of the…

TDM Guest Contributor

Qatar Airways Resumes Flights to Osaka

Joe Cusmano Mar 5, 2024 0

Qatar Airways proudly announces the resumption of its services to Osaka, Japan. The new non-stop daily flight connects Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kansai International Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways resumes daily service to Osaka Kansai

Kanchan Nath Mar 4, 2024

Qatar Airways resumed services to Osaka with a a non-stop daily flight between Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Pacific’s first ferry lounge at Shenzhen’s Shekou Cruise Home Port opens

Kanchan Nath Jan 28, 2024

Cathay Pacific is delighted to announce that its first-ever lounge outside of an airport is now open to guests at the Shekou Cruise Home Port in Shenzhen.

Interviews

MAI aims to enhance connectivity to existing markets & braces for the Chinese market recovery

Kanchan Nath Jan 26, 2024

In an interview with Brand TD, Tanes Kumar, Acting Chief Executive Officer & Chief Commercial Officer of Myanmar Airways International (MAI), shares more about the airline, its expansion…

TDM Guest Contributor

Virgin Australia Will Increase Regional Network with a Link Airways Partnership Deal

Joe Cusmano Jan 22, 2024 0

Virgin Australia and Link Airways have announced a new codeshare partnership set to expand Virgin Australia’s regional footprint significantly, increasing Virgin Australia’s reach into…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Azul expand partnership to offer joint loyalty programme benefits

Kanchan Nath Jan 17, 2024

Emirates and Azul Linhas Aereas Brasileiras S.A (Azul) have taken their partnership to new heights with the launch of a reciprocal loyalty programme offering

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines strengthen strategic cooperation

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2023

Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada makes Europe easier to explore by offering customers convenient new Air-to-Rail connections

Kanchan Nath Dec 8, 2023

Air Canada announced new air-to-rail booking options for customers to connect at European airports with four major passenger rail systems, making it convenient to explore the continent.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Transat and Porter announce transformative Joint Venture

Kanchan Nath Dec 4, 2023

Air Transat (“Transat”) and Porter Airlines ("Porter") are extending their existing code-sharing agreement, creating a joint venture (the "Alliance") to transform the Canadian aviation…

Air

Riyadh Air and Saudia sign a Strategic Cooperation MoU

Joe Cusmano Nov 18, 2023

Riyadh Air and Saudia, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national flag carriers, inked a Strategic Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding as part of an expanding agreement to include…

Air

Dubai Taking on Airline Competitors with $50 Billion in Aircraft Orders

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2023

As rivalry heats up to secure a lower supply of long-haul aircraft and expect an increase in international travel, Dubai airlines challenged potential regional rivals on Monday, ordering…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Condor activate reciprocal interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 16, 2023

Emirates and Condor announced the activation of their reciprocal interline agreement which will boost connectivity for customers to 70 routes operated by both airlines across Europe, Africa,…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2023-24

Kanchan Nath Nov 10, 2023

The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever six-month financial result. The Group is reporting a 2023-24 half-year net profit of AED 10.1 billion (US$ 2.7 billion)

Air

Gulf Air Will Launch Flights to China in 2024

Joe Cusmano Nov 8, 2023

Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, officially announced its intention to commence flights to China in January 2024. Two Chinese cities, Guangzhou and Shanghai, will be…

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways launches new Rio de Janeiro – Rome nonstop daily flight

Kanchan Nath Nov 6, 2023

ITA Airways launched its nonstop service between Rio de Janeiro and Rome.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Batik Air enhance cooperation

Kanchan Nath Oct 27, 2023

Emirates and Batik Air Malaysia today announced a codeshare agreement, allowing Emirates’ customers to access 5 domestic Malaysian cities and 3 regional South East Asia points operated by…

Airlines and Aviation

LOT Polish Airlines unveals new corporate strategy until 2028

Kanchan Nath Oct 11, 2023

LOT Polish Airlines, a member of Star Alliance, is focusing on growth and has now presented the cornerstones of the company’s strategy until 2028.

Airlines and Aviation

Avolon agrees sale and leaseback of nine Airbus A320neo family aircraft with the Cathay Group 

Kanchan Nath Oct 10, 2023

Avolon has agreed the sale  and leaseback of nine new Airbus A320neo family aircraft with the Cathay Group, a leading Asian  airline group.

Airlines and Aviation

China Eastern Announces The Resumption Of Service To Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Sep 25, 2023

China Eastern Airlines has announced that from 31 October, it will once again operate nonstop flights between Shanghai and Brisbane. China’s second-largest airline will start with…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air’s global sale offers up to 20% savings on fares across the network

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2023

Oman Air has announced the launch of its latest Global Sale campaign, offering discounts of up to 20% on Economy Class fares and up to 15% on Business Class fares across its network.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Maldivian establish interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Sep 18, 2023

Emirates and Maldivian have announced an interline partnership, enabling Emirates customers to access 16 popular holiday destinations in the Maldives beyond Malé.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates marks one of its busiest summers ever

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2023

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, marks one of its busiest summers ever, carrying over 14 million passengers with average seat load factors exceeding 80% across its global…

Global

Dohop empowers Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer connected journeys

Kanchan Nath Aug 24, 2023

Dohop, the European market leader for alternative interline solutions, has announced it will now enable Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer seamless and connected journeys to…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways increases New York frequency to three flights per day

Kanchan Nath Aug 22, 2023

Qatar Airways will increase frequency to New York (JFK) from two to three daily flights. Offering new connections between New York and more than 80 destinations in the Middle-East, Africa,…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Philippine Airlines enhance interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Aug 17, 2023

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have expanded their interline agreement, enabling Emirates’ passengers to access domestic points in Philippine Airlines’ network via Cebu and Clark,…

Airports

Emirates welcomes Air Canada to Terminal 3 at Dubai International

Kanchan Nath Jul 27, 2023

Air Canada and Emirates announced a customer service milestone in the two airlines’ strategic partnership with the move of Air Canada’s operations to Dubai International’s (DXB) flagship…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates builds unrivalled network with partners to reach over 800 cities

Kanchan Nath Jul 17, 2023

On an average week, over 50,000 travellers connect to their destination of choice on codeshare or interline flights operated by Emirates’ many partners.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways participates in the Business Travel Show Europe in London 

Kanchan Nath Jul 3, 2023

ITA Airways returns to the "Business Travel Show Europe" held on 28th and 29th June in the ExCeL exhibition centre in London, United Kingdom.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways is the official carrier of the exhibition “Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” 

Kanchan Nath Jun 28, 2023

ITA Airways is Official Carrier of the project "Imagining the Future. Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius” the monographic exhibition organized by “Confindustria”, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Collinson partners with Singapore Airlines to offer passengers Airport Lounge Access

Kanchan Nath Jun 14, 2023

Collinson, a global leader in the provision of airport experiences, loyalty and customer engagement solutions, has partnered with Singapore Airlines (SIA) to offer Lounge Pass to SIA’s…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines successfully implements full suite of Sabre Network Planning

Kanchan Nath Jun 9, 2023

Sabre Corporation  announced the successful implementation of a full suite of Sabre Network Planning and Optimization solutions for Malaysia Airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

SKY Airline expands Sabre distribution agreement and adopts SabreSonic passenger service system

Kanchan Nath May 18, 2023

Sabre Corporation announced a new multi-year agreement with SKY Airline, a low-cost Chilean airline with flights to over 40 destinations in 8 countries across the Americas.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Group Announces 2022-23 Financial Results

Joe Cusmano May 15, 2023

The Emirates Group has issued its 2022-23 Annual Report, indicating its most profitable year ever due to robust demand across all its operations. Emirates made record earnings,…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines returns to Hollywood with Los Angeles – Auckland Route

Kanchan Nath Apr 26, 2023

Following its official return to New Zealand last year, American Airlines has announced a new seasonal service between Auckland (AKL) and Los Angeles (LAX).

Airlines and Aviation

 Eastern Airways partners with Air France to launch Cardiff – Paris

Kanchan Nath Apr 25, 2023

The third new Paris Orly service to launch in a week commenced between Cardiff International, Wales and Paris-Orly, France as part of the new Eastern Airways and Air France partnership.

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines returns to Hollywood with Los Angeles – Auckland route

Kristin Mariano Apr 25, 2023

Launching on Dec. 21, the new route to Hollywood marks the airline’s second operation to Auckland, following the successful launch of its Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) route in late 2022. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates bolsters operations to Tel Aviv with third daily flight

Kanchan Nath Apr 17, 2023

Emirates will be expanding its presence in Israel with the addition of a third daily flight, starting 1 May. 

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada to launch new Vancouver-Dubai service

Kanchan Nath Apr 14, 2023

Air Canada announced the strategic expansion of its international network with the addition of new, non-stop flights from its hub at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Dubai.

Eturbo News

Is Emirates Inching Towards Joining Star Alliance?

Harry Johnson Apr 4, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | In the past, Emirates has collaborated with other carriers, but currently is not a member of any of the three global airline alliances Full article: Is Emirates Inching…

Airlines and Aviation

Loganair and Emirates celebrate milestone passenger on Isle of Man to Birmingham route

Kanchan Nath Mar 27, 2023

Isle of Man resident and avid traveller, Sidney Cunningham, is Loganair’s 30,000th passenger to fly from Isle of Man to Birmingham, and has been gifted a free return flight courtesy of the…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai touches down in Milan-Bergamo

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

flydubai touched down in Milan Bergamo Airport (BGY) to a water cannon salute and warm welcome by the airport officials.

Airlines and Aviation

ITA Airways increases connections from Brazil to Italy

Kanchan Nath Mar 20, 2023

ITA Airways is enhancing its São Paolo – Rome Fiumicino direct flight to meet the expected increase in demand. Starting from August 2023, the Company will add 4 weekly frequencies to its…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air receives New Boeing 737 MAX 8

Kanchan Nath Mar 5, 2023

Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the delivery of a new Boeing 737 MAX 8 from CDB Aviation.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and Philippine Airlines announce interline partnership

Kanchan Nath Mar 3, 2023

Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have signed an interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers of both air carriers to new points on each other’s networks via Manila and…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates’ flagship A380 returns to Morocco

Kanchan Nath Jan 24, 2023

Emirates has announced that it will reintroduce its flagship A380 to Casablanca as part of the airline’s ramp up of operations to Morocco.

Airlines and Aviation

Flydubai expands its network in Kazakhstan to three destinations

Kanchan Nath Jan 16, 2023

Flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, announced the resumption of flights to Shymkent International Airport (CIT) from 28 February with a twice-weekly service. 

Air

Emirates signs pact to support visitor arrivals to The Bahamas

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2023

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has sealed an agreement with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of The Bahamas to promote tourism to the Caribbean archipelago. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai resumes flights to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan

Kanchan Nath Jan 2, 2023

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair adds flights between Helsinki and Asia for summer 2023

Kanchan Nath Dec 22, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Finnair completes hat-trick of Doha routes

Kanchan Nath Dec 21, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates Skywards and Aeroplan kick-off joint loyalty programme partnership

Kanchan Nath Dec 13, 2022

Emirates and Air Canada have expanded their partnership to offer frequent flyer members joint loyalty programme benefits.

Airlines and Aviation

THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2022

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

Global

Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.

Global

Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2022-23

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (USD 1.2 billion), a record…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates A380 at the Bahrain Air Show

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates returns to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires

Kanchan Nath Nov 8, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2022

Thanks to a new interline arrangement between Rex and Delta Air Lines, travellers from Armidale and Wagga Wagga may book a single ticket for round-trip travel to the United States. All…

Airlines and Aviation

JetBlue sees continued recovery

Kanchan Nath Oct 26, 2022

JetBlue has credited its Northeast Alliance partnership with American Airlines for the continued recovery of corporate revenue compared with 2019 levels. As informed by a news report in…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai launches flights to Osh in Kyrgyzstan

Kanchan Nath Oct 20, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to restart Sydney– Los Angeles flights from next week

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

After a five-month pause, American Airlines is relaunching service between Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX), resuming a daily flight to connect citizens from Down Under to North American…

Airlines and Aviation

Flydubai to fly to 2nd airport in the Maldives from 4 Feb

Kanchan Nath Oct 13, 2022

Flydubai has announced the launch of a new daily service to Gan International Airport (GAN) from 04 February 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai starts flights to Namangan

Kanchan Nath Sep 28, 2022

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, continues to grow its operations in Uzbekistan with the launch of a twice-weekly service to Namangan International Airport (NMA).

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates expands flight schedules across Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban

Kanchan Nath Sep 27, 2022

Emirates will be bringing new travel opportunities, choice and convenience for customers traveling to and from South Africa with additional services to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates partners with United to expand connections

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

Emirates customers to connect on United to nearly 200 new cities in the Americas, through Chicago, San Francisco and Houston. United to launch new nonstop flights between New York/Newark and…

Global

Malaysia Airlines further expands partnership with Sabre

Kanchan Nath Sep 6, 2022

Malaysia’s national carrier plans to utilise Sabre technology to help optimise scheduling, reduce costs and grow revenue as it focuses on recovery.

Air

Finnair and Qatar Airways to launch daily services from Nordic to Doha

Kanchan Nath Aug 29, 2022

Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have agreed to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha

Air

Etihad to increase flights to New York from 15 Nov

Kanchan Nath Aug 23, 2022

Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route from 15 November. It will be providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar Asia adds more weekend services to Bangkok and Manila, retimes Ho Chi Minh City

Kristin Mariano Aug 8, 2022

In August, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to Bangkok and Manila, providing customers even more options when visiting two of Southeast Asia’s most popular…

Air

Malaysia Airlines to operate second daily flight to Doha

Megha Paul Jul 21, 2022

This additional service strengthens Malaysia Airlines and Qatar Airways’ strategic partnership, allowing passengers to travel to over 96 codeshare destinations

Air

Turkish Airlines and Vietnam Airlines ink pact to boost travel

Megha Paul Jul 20, 2022

The airlines will expand cooperation in transporting passengers and cargo, along with studying the opportunity for a passenger codeshare cooperation on flight routes between Hanoi/Ho Chi…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines launches new direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Doha

Kristin Mariano May 20, 2022

Malaysia Airlines has announced that it is launching direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Doha commencing 25 May.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates signs MoC with Malaysia Tourism Board

Kristin Mariano May 16, 2022

Emirates has signed a Memorandum of Collaboration (MoC) with Malaysia Tourism Board today during the 29th edition of the Arabian Travel Market held in Dubai, to promote tourism and develop…

Air

New Heathrow and London City flights enhance Isle of Man’s connectivity

Megha Paul May 11, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has reconnected the Isle of Man with London Heathrow, and increase its services from the Isle of Man to London City

Qantas to unveil direct flights on Bengaluru-Sydney route for the first time

Megha Paul Apr 11, 2022

Australia’s national airline Qantas will fly non-stop from Bengaluru to Sydney, and is finalising a code-share partnership with IndiGo to make travel between India and Australia easier

ANA to introduce travel insurance for travellers to Japan

Kristin Mariano Mar 22, 2022

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will provide access to the travel insurance referral website in cooperation with Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. for customers visiting Japan…

Hospitality

Hotelbeds ceases operations in Russia, Belarus and Ukraine

Kristin Mariano Mar 11, 2022

B2B hospitality company Hotelbeds has taken a stance in the ongoing crisis in Eastern Europe.

How Ukraine-Russia conflict affects travel

Kristin Mariano Mar 2, 2022

It has been six days since Russian President Vladimir Putin has launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine and it seems that a peaceful resolution is nowhere in sight. As days passed, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot

Joe Cusmano Mar 1, 2022

Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Increases Sydney And Melbourne Flights To Daily

Joe Cusmano Feb 17, 2022

Etihad Airways will increase its Melbourne and Sydney services from five per week to daily starting 27 March 2022, offering 14 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Australia.

Turning 60: Loganair sparkles as it marks diamond anniversary

Megha Paul Feb 3, 2022

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, has marked its 60th anniversary – a major milestone for the longest-serving name in the UK airline industry this week

How Emirates is promoting tourism to Bahamas

Megha Paul Jan 25, 2022

Emirates has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Public Service of The Bahamas to explore joint initiatives to promote tourism to the island…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Announces Partnership With United Airlines

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

Virgin Australia Group said today that it will partner with United Airlines beginning in April 2022, increasing the number of U.S. destinations Virgin Australia customers can access while…

Emirates 50th anniversary livery to make debut in Bahrain to celebrate UAE’s Golden Jubilee

Megha Paul Dec 14, 2021

Emirates will operate a special one-off A380 service to Bahrain on 15 December, one day ahead of the country's special Golden Jubilee celebrations

Qantas debuts Melbourne-New Delhi flights in December

Megha Paul Nov 24, 2021

Qantas is doubling down on its move into India, launching direct flights between Melbourne and New Delhi for the first time in its history alongside a new service from Sydney set to start…

Emirates and Gulf Air sign MoU for commercial cooperation

Joe Cusmano Nov 17, 2021

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been struck between Emirates and Gulf Air to expand commercial collaboration between the two airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates is stopping its multi-risk travel insurance in December

Joe Cusmano Nov 12, 2021

For those who must travel during the pandemic, being prepared involves being aware of the possibility of contracting COVID-19 as well as other illnesses.

Emirates launches daily flights to Tel Aviv from 6 December

Megha Paul Nov 5, 2021

Emirates announced it will launch a daily non-stop flight between Dubai and Tel Aviv (Israel), starting December 6

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air launches new range of stopover packages

Joe Cusmano Oct 25, 2021

If you're considering taking that long-awaited trip to Europe, look into Oman Air.

Touchdown Ljubljana! flydubai becomes first UAE airline to launch direct route to Slovenian capital

Megha Paul Sep 28, 2021

flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, became the first airline to operate direct air links to the Slovenian capital, Ljubljana from the United Arab Emirates

ACCC denies approval for Qantas-Japan Airlines deal

Joe Cusmano Sep 15, 2021

As international travel resumes, Australia's Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) denied Qantas Airways and Japan Airlines permission to coordinate flights between the two countries.

Airlines and Aviation

What the future of flying looks like post lockdown

Joe Cusmano Sep 1, 2021

Comes Christmas, it may be cheaper to go and visit friends and relatives in London than flying from Sydney to Perth “provided the state opens its border”.

Airlines and Aviation

More than 20 airlines have said “C-ya” to Sydney

Joe Cusmano Aug 27, 2021

The border closure has taken its toll on Australian aviation, with Sydney losing more than 20 airlines since the outbreak began.

Air

Jetstar brings back transit with Air France, KLM and British Airways at Changi Airport

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2021

Jetstar Asia has welcomed back Air France, KLM and British Airways to its international carrier partnerships

Eturbo News

Podcast: Overview Vanuatu

Steve Collins Aug 3, 2021

Composed of 83 spectacular islands, the archipelago of Vanuatu features an authentic and unique blend of breathtaking landscapes, rich culture and friendly locals. After just a short plane…

Airlines and Aviation

United targets mid-July to get back to pre-Covid activities

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021

United Airlines sees big for the coming northern summer and is adding 400 flights to its July schedule and increasing services to now available European destinations with the aim to offer…

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates planning to increase capacity to 70% by year-end

Joe Cusmano May 31, 2021

Emirates has so far recovered 120 passenger destinations, despite continued Covid restrictions.

Airlines and Aviation

ACCC seeks to block Qantas, Japan Airlines alliance

Joe Cusmano May 7, 2021

The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided against a proposed joint business agreement between Qantas and Japan Airlines, saying the alliance "breaches…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways’ incredible growth in four years

Kristin Mariano Apr 27, 2021

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin and Alliance partnership gets the OK from the ACCC

Joe Cusmano Apr 15, 2021

Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…

Global

Emirates and TAP Air expand strategic partnership

Megha Paul Mar 15, 2021

Emirates and TAP Air Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the codeshare partnership currently in place between both airlines

Guest Column

Thailand Tightens Domestic Travel as Cases Rise

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2021

After months of avoiding the surge in cases seen by its neighbours, Thailand has been hit by its worst Covid-19 outbreak yet.

Loganair begins partnership with Blue Islands to connect Channel Islands and UK regions

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2020

Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and Channel Islands-based regional operator Blue Islands, confirmed their new codeshare agreement has officially commenced

Emirates and flydubai renew deal to offer seamless travel in over 100 unique destinations

Megha Paul Aug 31, 2020

Emirates and flydubai have announced that customers of both airlines can once again access a wider range of travel options around the world, connecting seamlessly and safely through Dubai

Global

4 reasons ‘flexibility’ is critical for APAC airline recovery

Alastair Newport Aug 27, 2020

From tsunamis to ash clouds, travel has seen its share of setbacks over the past few years. COVID-19 is an altogether challenge. APAC airline recovery...

Air

UK Civil Aviation Authority responds to Flybe collapse

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2020

With last night's news that controversial UK airline Flybe, Europes largest regional carrier, which operated local services throughout the United Kingdom, entered into administration, The UK…

Air

Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings

Megha Paul Mar 5, 2020

To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…

Airlines and Aviation

Vistara cements Sabre partnership with new deal

Alastair Newport Mar 3, 2020

Aviation tech providers Sabre has announced a new deal with popular APAC airline Vistara. The agreement, which builds on the companies existing GDS contracts, will see Vistara enhance its…

Air

American Airlines reconciles with Qatar Airways

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2020

American Airlines has renewed its codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld alliance. The move comes just over two years after the pair very publicly fell…

SpiceJet and Amadeus strengthen partnership in the Gulf

Megha Paul Jan 28, 2020

Looking to the future of travel in the Gulf, SpiceJet, India’s second biggest budget carrier, and Amadeus recently organised a series of empowerment sessions for the region’s travel…

Aeroflot inks pact with Brussels Airlines

Megha Paul Dec 30, 2019

Aeroflot and Brussels Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement to offer customers a bigger selection of flights and more flexibility when travelling between Brussels and Moscow.…

Interviews

“Efficient, comfortable and reliable” TD speaks with Aeromexico’s Rocio Blazquez

Alastair Newport Dec 19, 2019

After eight years working as Aeromexico's regional director for Europe, Rocio Blazquez has learnt a thing or two about what it takes to be a success in a competitive market. TD tracked down…

USA, UK and France top visitors to Dubai in 2019

Alastair Newport Dec 16, 2019

Expedia has announced that the USA, UK and France are the leading source markets for travel to Dubai. According to Expedia Group data taken from Q3 2019, the UAE remains a popular choice…

Japan

Finnair Sapporo service to operate throughout the year

Alastair Newport Nov 20, 2019

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…

Virgin Atlantic unveils plans for China Eastern joint venture

Megha Paul Oct 22, 2019

Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to enter into a joint venture with China Eastern and Air France-KLM. The move is designed to provide customers with increased choice and…

Finland

Finnair doubles-up in Tokyo

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2019

Finnair has announced it will be bringing new services to Tokyo this week with the launch of two new flights to the Japanese capital city's Haneda Airport. Available to buy now, the extra…

Vietnam Airlines gets foreign air carrier permit from US

Megha Paul Sep 9, 2019

Vietnam Airlines has been awarded a prerequisite Foreign Air Carrier Permit by the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) to operate air transportation of persons, property and mail…

Interviews

“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel

Alastair Newport Sep 2, 2019

Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…

Etihad celebrates 15 years of service to Bahrain

Megha Paul Aug 23, 2019

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating the 15th anniversary of its operations between the UAE and Bahrain. Since launching services to Bahrain on 22 August,…

Australia and Europe on Vistara’s radar

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

Vistara, a joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA), is all set to start long-haul international flights to destinations in Europe and Australia next year. The airline…

Air

Flydubai to launch flights to Krabi and Yangon

Megha Paul Aug 5, 2019

Dubai-based flydubai has announced plans to launch flights to Krabi in Thailand and Yangon in Myanmar, expanding its network to Southeast Asia. The new daily flights are codeshared with…

Air

IndiGo to enter Vietnam, expand in China

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2019

After rapidly expanding its presence in Asia, Europe and the Middle East, IndiGo plans to add destinations such as Hanoi and Chengdu to its flight schedule from September quarter…

Air

flydubai’s inaugural flight lands in Naples

Megha Paul Jul 19, 2019

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,…

Air

BA first international airline to shift Beijing operations to Daxing

Alastair Newport Jul 10, 2019

British Airways has announced that, as of 27 October 2019, all direct connections between Heathrow and Beijing will touch tarmac at the Chinese capital’s new state-of-the-art Daxing airport.…

Air

Finnair grows operations in China

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

Finnair has added capacity to Beijing with three weekly flights to the new Beijing Daxing International Airport, which opens for operation on 30 September 2019. Finnair will operate to…

Air

Summer rush: Royal Jordanian operates 266 extra flights

Megha Paul Jun 27, 2019

As of the beginning of this month, Royal Jordanian (RJ) started operating extra flights on different sectors and increased the frequency of its scheduled operations to the stations that…

Air

Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines begin code sharing

Megha Paul Jun 14, 2019

Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines have begun code-sharing on both domestic and international routes in Vietnam and Russia to offer customers enhanced connectivity and seamless connections…

Air

Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air

Alastair Newport May 16, 2019

Finnair continued to ratchet up the reach of its China Network today when it announced it had begun its new Finnair codeshare cooperation with the Shanghai based carrier Juneyao Air. As…

Global

Aviation round up: Turkish delight and confirmed rumours

Alastair Newport Mar 5, 2019

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybmi collapses to Brexit uncertainty and rising fuel costs

Tian Tolentino Feb 18, 2019

In the midst of difficulties including uncertainty by Brexit and recent spikes in fuel and carbon costs, flybmi has announced its unavoidable demise.

Airlines and Aviation

ANA takes a seat in PAL

Kristin Mariano Feb 12, 2019

ANA Holdings will take a seat on the board of PAL Holdings, parent company of Philippine Airlines, after taking a 9.5% stake in the company.

Airlines and Aviation

Did Qantas blindside Alliance and Virgin with 20% takeover?

Kristin Mariano Feb 4, 2019

Qantas Group has announced on Friday that it had taken over 19.99% stake of Brisbane-based charter operator Alliance Airlines.

Airlines and Aviation

JAL adds muscle to network in the The Last Frontier

Alastair Newport Dec 5, 2018

Japan Airlines has announced it will be open sales on additional codeshare routes with Alaska Airlines.

New Zealand

Air New Zealand’s newest, longest flight launches from Auckland

Alastair Newport Nov 30, 2018

Air New Zealand kicked off its brand new Chicago connection today when flight NZ26 took off at 1700 time to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.

Airlines and Aviation

Aviation round up: BA waves goodbye to an icon, Ethiopian says hello Moscow and more

Alastair Newport Nov 28, 2018

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…

Global

Bula Vinaka: Fiji Airways’ warm welcome to Singaporeans and Indians

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Nov 16, 2018

In a recent discussion, I chatted with the well-travelled marketing officer at Fiji Airways, Marc Cavaliere, who in his spirited style unveiled some of their upcoming plans to make Fiji…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietjet now second biggest carrier in Southeast Asia by market cap

Tian Tolentino Nov 9, 2018

Vietnam’s budget flag carrier, VietJet, has grown into the second biggest entity in the skies of Southeast Asia with a bigger market cap than AirAsia.

Air

Loganair signs with “one of the biggest names in international air travel”

Alastair Newport Oct 24, 2018

Coming fast after news that Scottish airline Loganair had signed a deal with Emirates to allow customers to access the Middle Eastern company's 155-country strong destination network, the…

Airlines and Aviation

Travelport renews ties with Jet Airways

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Oct 17, 2018

Jet Airways has signed a long-term supplier agreement with Travelport that will be effective from April 2019 and enable online and offline travel agencies around the world to shop, book and…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad Airways together with No1 Lounges debut ‘The House’ at Heathrow

Kristin Mariano Oct 8, 2018

Etihad Airways has launched a contemporary airport lounge brand in partnership with No1 Lounges dubbed as ‘The House’.

Travel Agents

Bangkok Airways: Talking shop with Thailand’s boutique carrier at 50

Alastair Newport Oct 8, 2018

With Bangkok Airways hitting the big fifty in 2018, I sat down with Varong Israsena Na Ayudhya, VP of sales for the Thai regional airline to discover how it has grown since its inception,…

Airlines and Aviation

Why BA has brought back Heathrow-Osaka route after 20 years

Alastair Newport Sep 26, 2018

Its been a full two decades since British Airways (BA) passengers were able to jet directly from Heathrow to Osaka, in Japan. But now the airline has restored the connection to capitalise on…

Air

India’s Vistara partners with British Airways

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Sep 10, 2018

British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines adopts Sabre Branded Fares

Tian Tolentino Aug 29, 2018

Tech provider to the global travel industry, Sabre Corporation, has implemented Sabre Branded Fares for Hong Kong Airlines, giving travel agencies the ability to create tailored offers with…

Air

Winter is coming: Flybe updates seasonal products for two UK hubs

Alastair Newport Aug 21, 2018

European regional carrier Flybe has announced news of it updated services for the Winter 2018-19 timetable operating from two of it's major UK hubs at Southampton and Exeter airports.

United States

Kenya Airways and Delta deal “elevates the travel experience”

Alastair Newport Aug 20, 2018

American aviation giant Delta Air Lines has announced a new partnership with Kenya Airways. The codeshare agreement, on Kenyan airline flights from Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Accra to…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL and China Eastern sign deal to elevate alliance

Tian Tolentino Aug 13, 2018

Japan Airlines (JAL) and China Eastern Airlines (China Eastern) have signed a deal to further strengthen its partnership by coordinating flights and operations that will improve the…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad increases flights to Canada’s largest city Toronto

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Aug 1, 2018

Starting October 2018, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to Toronto, from three to five weekly services.

United Arab Emirates

Etihad to fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Dubai to Morocco

MILI SEMLANI Semlani Jul 27, 2018

Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Rabat, capital of the Kingdom of Morocco, replacing the Airbus A330-300 currently…

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada and Air China sign joint venture agreement in China-Canada Year of Tourism

Alastair Newport Jun 8, 2018

In December of last year Air China and Air Canada announced they would be expanding their codeshare and lounge service agreements. Now, the two airlines have added more depth to their…

Air

Delta Airlines makes a comeback in India

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2018

Delta Airlines will fly the Indian skies again after its four-year hiatus. Delta announced on Thursday that it will start flying nonstop from the US to Mumbai in 2019.

Airlines and Aviation

Air France and Qantas rekindles partnership, sharing more than 200 weekly flights

Tian Tolentino May 25, 2018

After dropping codeshare flights five years ago when the airline forged a global alliance with Emirates, Qantas has reinstated its codeshare agreement with Air France, giving passengers more…

Air

China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan

Alastair Newport Apr 18, 2018

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China and Air Canada build “foundation of a profound cooperation”

Alastair Newport Dec 14, 2017 11

Air Canada and Air China Limited have announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism,…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin launches direct flight between Heathrow and Barbados

Jill Sayles Dec 11, 2017 19

Virgin Atlantic has launched the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The twice weekly service operates on Tuesdays and Saturdays as part of the winter 2017 schedule…

Airlines and Aviation

flydubai announces new destinations in Europe

Jill Sayles Dec 6, 2017 12

Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the launch of two new European routes for next year: flights to Krakow will start on 8 April 2018 and flights to Catania will start on 13 June…

Airlines and Aviation

How JETGO is making its first steps towards the majors

Alastair Newport Nov 23, 2017 9

JETGO Australia has announced its’ first steps into the GDS channel of distribution, linking their Zenithâ PSS to Sabre for broad distribution in multiple international markets.

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways pile on privilege for the chosen few

Alastair Newport Nov 13, 2017 15

Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited announced the launch of its frequent flyer programme partnership with codeshare partner, Qatar Airways, starting 1 November 2017. 

Airlines and Aviation

bmi partners with Loganair to add nine UK routes

Jill Sayles Nov 1, 2017 18

bmi regional has announced the addition of nine UK routes to its network, following a new code-share agreement with sister airline Loganair. Both airlines are owned by Airline Investments…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines returns to the UK

Jill Sayles Oct 17, 2017 17

China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus. It will launch a new non-stop service between London…

Airlines and Aviation

Bangkok Airways to fly from Bangkok to Phu Quo

Alastair Newport Oct 4, 2017 1

Thai airline Bangkok Airways announced a new direct flight from Bangkok to Phu Quoc, Vietnam, at a press conference yesterday.

Airlines and Aviation

Air Europa to launch Gatwick-Recife route in December 2017

Jill Sayles Sep 14, 2017

Air Europa will be introducing a new service from London Gatwick to the Brazilian city of Recife in December 2017, via Madrid.  The twice-weekly route will start on December 20 –…

Airlines and Aviation

airberlin continues to operate as part of oneworld

Jill Sayles Aug 15, 2017

airberlin continues to operate as part of oneworld®, following the German airline’s filing to commence insolvency proceedings under self-administration, to enable it to continue with its…

Airlines and Aviation

Singaporeans get new connections to Colombia

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2017

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has signed an agreement that will enable Singaporeans to travel to Colombia more easily. From next month onwards, a new codeshare deal with Avianca will allow…

Airlines and Aviation

MIAT Mongolian Airlines takes off with Amadeus

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2017

MIAT Mongolian Airlines has formed a new technology partnership with Amadeus as it aims to expand and modernise its operations. The national carrier will adopt the Amadeus Altéa…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air spreads wings in Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Oman Air has expanded its Asia Pacific network with the signing of a codeshare partnership with Malaysia Airlines. Effective immediately, Oman Air passengers will be able to connect…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL, Vietjet form new Asian alliance

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2017

JAL and Vietjet have agreed to join forces, forming another alliance on routes between Japan and Vietnam. Eighteen months after ANA and Vietnam Airlines first announced plans to become…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay Dragon adds trio of Chinese cities

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2017

Cathay Dragon has added three new destinations to its route map in mainland China, as part of an expanded codeshare agreement with Shenzhen Airlines. Under the new arrangement, Cathay…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay connects to Mongolia with MIAT

Mark Elliott Jun 28, 2017

Cathay Pacific is now offering passengers the chance to fly to Mongolia, following the start of a new codeshare agreement with MIAT, the Mongolian national carrier. Effective 12 July…

Airlines and Aviation

China Southern pens partnership with Etihad

Mark Elliott Jun 26, 2017

China Southern Airlines has formed a new codeshare partnership with Etihad Airways. Effective immediately, the new agreement will see China Southern place its 'CZ' code on Etihad's…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines and more

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

IndiGo boosts domestic network Where? Delhi to Chennai (both India) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? IndiGo Why? India's largest domestic carrier, in terms of market share,…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways gets connected to Mexico

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2017

Jet Airways has signed a new agreement that will allow Indian passengers to connect to Mexico. The Mumbai-based airline has penned a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aeromexico…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines returns to KL

Mark Elliott Jun 9, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar’s Dreamliner takes off to Vietnam

Mark Elliott Jun 8, 2017

Australia's Jetstar Airways has launched its first flights to Vietnam, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet. The inaugural service departed this week and Jetstar will now operate…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian air route updates from AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, Air Astana and more

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2017

AirAsia launches Borneo's new intra-island route Where? Kuching (Malaysia) to Pontianak (Indonesia) When? Daily, effective immediately Who? AirAsia Why? Low-cost carrier expands…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines spreads wings Down Under

Mark Elliott Jun 6, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines has enhanced its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the launch of a major new codeshare partnership with Virgin Australia. The new agreement will enable the…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia adds new Canadian connections

Mark Elliott May 30, 2017

Virgin Australia's passengers are now being offered connections to three major Canadian cities, via the airline's trans-Pacific flights to Los Angeles. A new codeshare agreement with…

Airlines and Aviation

Jetstar to help drive tourism industry in Indonesia

Mark Elliott May 5, 2017

Jetstar has signed a major new deal aimed at enhancing Indonesia's tourism industry. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the low-cost airline group and Indonesia's Ministry of…

Airlines and Aviation

Lufthansa focuses on Hong Kong for Asian growth

Mark Elliott May 4, 2017

Lufthansa has reaffirmed the importance of Hong Kong to its expansion plans in Asia Pacific. In his first briefing with media this week, the group's newly-appointed senior director of…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru

Mark Elliott Apr 25, 2017

Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes. Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet boosts US-India links with Virgin Atlantic

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

A new agreement will come into force this week that will enhance connectivity between India and the US. On Wednesday 19 April 2017, Jet Airways will start partnering with UK-based…

Airlines and Aviation

Oman Air signs interline with Lufthansa

Gemma Greenwood Apr 16, 2017

Oman Air is continuing its expansion across Europe and North America after signing a new partnership agreement with Lufthansa. Under the new agreement, Oman Air passengers can connect…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2017

Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe. The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines teams up with Asiana

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines has entered into codeshare partnership with Asiana Airlines, in an effort to provide more flight options between Hong Kong and South Korea. Under the new agreement,…

Airlines and Aviation

Major Thai carriers join forces

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2017

Two of Thailand's biggest airlines have teamed up on a series of services. National carrier Thai Airways and regional airline Bangkok Airways will jointly sell 10 domestic and five…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA spreads wings in Africa

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2017

Singapore Airlines will add multiple new African destinations to its route map this summer, following the expansion of its codeshare partnership with Ethiopian Airlines. Effective 1…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia kicks off new trans-Pacific route

Mark Elliott Apr 6, 2017

Virgin Australia launched a new trans-Pacific route this week, flying direct between Melbourne and Los Angeles. The inaugural service departed at 1130 on 4 April 2017 and landed at…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe lands at Heathrow boosting choice for passengers 

Gemma Greenwood Apr 4, 2017

Passengers are set to benefit from more choice on flights between London and Scotland as Flybe’s new flights from Edinburgh and Aberdeen touch down at Heathrow this week. In a milestone…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines improve connections between India and Asia Pacific

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2017

It will soon be more convenient to travel between India and the Asia Pacific region, following the formation of a new partnership between two airlines. India's Jet Airways and…

Airlines and Aviation

Kazakhstan gets connected with Lufthansa deal

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2017

There are now more options for travel between Europe and Kazakhstan, following the signing of an agreement between Air Astana and Lufthansa. Under the terms of the deal, which takes…

Airlines and Aviation

SIA coordinates Indian operations

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2017

Singapore Airlines has improved connectivity between  India and Singapore, by forming a codeshare partnership between three of its carriers - SIA, SilkAir and Vistara. Under the new…

Airlines and Aviation

New deal streamlines India-Fiji travel

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2017

Travel between India and Fiji will soon become easier, following the signing of a new codeshare agreement between Jet Airways and Fiji Airways. The new partnership enables passengers…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet boosts Asian connectivity with Hong Kong Airlines

Mark Elliott Feb 28, 2017

Jet Airways has formed a new partnership with Hong Kong Airlines aimed at enhancing connectivity between India and the Far East. The new codeshare partnership will lead to new…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia to fly to China in major HNA deal

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

Virgin Australia will launch its first ever flights to China - including Hong Kong - as part of a major alliance with China's HNA Group. First announced in May 2016, the partnership…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas forms Asian connections with Israel

Mark Elliott Feb 23, 2017

Qantas and El Al have formed a new partnership aimed at improving flight connectivity between Australia and Israel. Under the new agreement, the national carriers will connect with…

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight

Gemma Greenwood Feb 21, 2017

Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines team up on all Japan-Taiwan flights

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

The national carriers of Japan and Taiwan will start codesharing on all every flight they operate between the two countries. Effective 21 February 2017, the partnership between Japan…

Airlines and Aviation

India gets new Saudi links with flynas

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

Indian travellers will be offered a series of new one-stop connections to Saudi Arabia, following the signing of a codeshare agreement between Etihad Airways and low-cost carrier flynas.…

Airlines and Aviation

BA plans new Milan routes from two UK airports

Aaron Greenwood Feb 16, 2017

British Airways will launch new year-round services to Milan, Italy from two London airports in April.  The new routes to Milan’s Linate Airport will start from London City Airport on…

Airlines and Aviation

JAL spreads wings in Russia

Mark Elliott Feb 16, 2017

Japan Airlines has significantly increased its presence in Russia with the expansion of its codeshare agreement with S7, its Russian partner in the oneworld alliance. Effective today…

Airlines and Aviation

Flybe reintroduces Cardiff-Dusseldorf route

Aaron Greenwood Feb 15, 2017

Flybe has announced the return of its weekly Saturday service between Cardiff and Dusseldorf starting on 1st April. Flights are available to book now with one-way fares from £45 including…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad reports year of sustained growth as it evolves into EAG

Gemma Greenwood Feb 8, 2017

Etihad Airways delivered another year of sustained growth in 2016, helped by new aircraft, additional frequencies and the introduction of further world-class products. The airline…

Airlines and Aviation

Air France expands Indian Ocean network

Mark Elliott Feb 7, 2017

Air France will launch direct flights to the Maldives this year, as it continues to expand its Indian Ocean network. Effective 1 November 2017, the national carrier will operate twice…

Airlines and Aviation

Kenya Airways spreads wings in Asia

Mark Elliott Jan 17, 2017

Kenya Airways has signed a new agreement that will expand connectivity between Asia and Africa. The codeshare partnership with Hong Kong Airlines enables passengers to book…

Airlines and Aviation

Cathay boosts Canadian connections

Mark Elliott Jan 16, 2017

Cathay Pacific has revealed plans to increase its Canadian operations this summer. Commencing on 24 June 2017, the airline will add four more weekly flights between Hong Kong and…

Airlines and Aviation

Etihad adds more flights to the Philippines

Mark Elliott Dec 17, 2015

Etihad Airways will add three new weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Manila next year. From 1 May 2016, the airline will increase the route’s frequency from 14 to 17 weekly flights,…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines becomes latest Etihad partner

Mark Elliott Jul 9, 2014

Etihad Airways has made Philippine Airlines its latest strategic partner. The partnership will initially include a codeshare with the PR and EY codes to be placed on flights between…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippines boosted by Etihad deal

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2014

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has secured a new partnership with Etihad Airways that has the potential to significantly enhance tourism flows into the Philippines. The national carrier…