Eva Air launches Taipei-Clark route
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, launched its Taipei-Clark maiden flight on March 30.
This latest addition to its convenient Philippines schedule joins the popular…
EVA Air to launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines
EVA Air will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023.
The addition of Clark International Airport will give EVA Air…
EVA Air to launch new flights to Milan and Munich
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, is set to launch nonstop flights between Taipei and two popular European destinations. It will initiate the Milan service on 25 October…
Eva Air to unveil first Asian pilot of AOKpass
EVA Air has announced a pilot of AOKpass, the world’s most operationally advanced secure health certificate platform and app
Eva Air launches daily Taipei-Da Nang flights
Taiwan airline Eva Air has launched a daily nonstop flight between Taipei and Da Nang. The carrier will serve the route with an Airbus A321-200 configured for 184 passengers with eight…
EVA Air to start daily non-stop flights to Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, in July
EVA Air, Taiwan’s flagship independent airline will launch daily non-stop flights between Taipei and Chiang Mai.
EVA Air hosts UK agents in Thailand
Earlier this month, EVA Air – in conjunction with the Tourism Authority of Thailand – hosted eight UK agents on a FAM trip to Bangkok and Chiang Mai in Thailand, to collectively promote…
EVA Air to retire Boeing 747s this year
EVA Air is accelerating the retirement of its Boeing 747 fleet, bringing forward the scheduled date of the final flight from October to August 2017.
The Taiwanese carrier currently…
Eva Air to boost Paris (CDG) frequencies
Taiwan’s EVA Air will expand capacity on its Paris-Taipei route to daily, non-stop flights as of Monday 10th October.
Rising from three-times-weekly, EVA Air will continue to operate its…
EVA Air upgrades premium offerings
Taiwan’s EVA Air has unveiled a series of new offerings for its premium passengers.
International passengers flying in Royal Laurel, Premium Laurel and Business classes on EVA flights…
EVA Air becomes world’s eighth five-star airline
EVA Air has become only the eighth airline in the world to be awarded a five-star rating by Skytrax.
The Taiwanese carrier had its rating upgraded from four to five stars following a…
EVA Air spreads wings across the Pacific
Taiwan's EVA Air will continue its expansion in North America in the coming months, with the launch of a brand new service to Chicago.
Effective 3 November 2016, the airline will launch…
EVA Air to link Taipei with Istanbul
Taiwan's EVA Air has unveiled plans to launch direct flights between Taipei and Istanbul.
Commencing on 5 March 2016, the airline will operate four weekly flights on the route.…
EVA Air confirms largest ever order
EVA Air today finalised the largest aircraft order in the history of Taiwanese aviation.
The deal with Boeing for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft is valued at…
EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order
EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion.
The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…
EVA Air launches discounted flights competition
To coincide with the launch of its new London taxi advertising campaign, EVA Air has launched a new Facebook photo competition offering the chance to win discounted flights to Bangkok or…
EVA Air and Turkish Airlines launch codeshare agreement
EVA Air initiated a codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance member, Turkish Airlines on its Taipei – Istanbul route.
The codeshare marks the first stage of collaboration…
Abacus translates EVA Air fares
EVA Air has appointed Abacus International to act as the translation platform for its Chinese language fares.
The travel technology company will translate the Airline Tariff…
EVA Air welcomes new A321
EVA Air has taken delivery of a new Airbus A321 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet, which has been leased from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS), comes equipped with 184 seats in…
EVA Air and Shanghai target UK trade
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air and the Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) have unveiled a UK focused partnership at an event at The Ritz in London.
The partnership, which is…
EVA Air joins Star Alliance
EVA Air has officially joined the Star Alliance.
The Taiwanese carrier was welcomed as the group's 28th full member in a joining ceremony held yesterday (18 June 2013) at Taipei's…
EVA Air gets connected
EVA Air has unveiled plans to offer mobile and Wi-Fi services on its long-haul flights.
The Taipei-based airline will equip seven brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with the technology…
EVA Air renews Amadeus agreement
EVA Air and Amadeus have renewed a distribution agreement that provides travel agents with access to the Taiwanese carrier's fares, schedules and ticketing. Amadeus-connected agents…
EVA Air transports koalas to Taipei
EVA Air has transport four of koalas from Australia to Taiwan. The special flight departed Brisbane on 22 October, carrying the marsupials to Taipei using a Boeing 747-400 combi aircraft…
EVA Air transports rare cranes to Taiwan
A pair of endangered red-crowned cranes arrived at Taipei Zoo recently, having been transported from Japan on a special EVA Air flight. The two rare birds, named Big and Kika, made the…
Air China, Eva Air seal FFP tie-up
Air China and Eva Air have announced a new cooperation between their frequent flyer programmes. Effective immediately, members of the Chinese national carrier's PhoenixMiles loyalty scheme…
EVA Air launches flights to Guam
EVA Air's new service to Guam launched on 18 June 2011. The airline is serving the Mariana Islands gateway with two flights a week from Taiwan's Taoyuan International Airport to Guam's AB…
EVA Air’s Japan cancellations continue into June
EVA Air has announced the latest round of flight cancellations on routes to Japan, with scheduled flight services being affected until mid-June. In a statement posted on its website, the…
EVA Air Chairman makes huge Japan donation
The Chairman of EVA Air's parent company, Evergreen Group, Dr Yung-fa Chang, has made a huge personal donation of JPY1 billion (US$12.3 million) to the Japan Red Cross to help with its…
EVA Air cancels Japan flights
EVA Air has announced the cancellation of multiple flights to Japan over the next few weeks. The Taiwanese carrier has removed its scheduled services between Taipei's Taoyuan airport and…
EVA Air opens VIP lounge in Taipei
EVA Air has opened the new Diamond VIP Lounge in Terminal 2 at Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport. The luxurious new facility has been created for airline's Evergreen Club Diamond Card…
EVA Air launches direct flights to Toronto
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (29 March, 2010) - EVA Air launched nonstop passenger flights between Taipei and Toronto on Monday, 29 March, 2010, expanding its service in…
Bangkok Airways signs codeshare with EVA Air
Bangkok, Thailand / 4 February, 2010 - Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement today (28 January, 2010) for services from…
Bangkok Airways signs codeshare with EVA Air
Bangkok, Thailand / 4 February, 2010 - Bangkok Airways (PG) and EVA Air (BR) jointly signed a code-share agreement today (28 January, 2010) for services from…
EVA Air to launch Toronto flights
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (4 Jan., 2010) -- EVA Air will start direct passenger flights between Taipei, Taiwan and Toronto, Canada on Monday, March 29, 2010. For…
Regal Hotels partners EVA Air FFP
Regal Hotels International has joined the EVA Air' Frequent Flyer Programme - Evergreen Club. The alliance came into effect 1 December 2009. Members staying in any of the…
EVA Air adds new Monday Bangkok-Taipei service
From January 25, 2010, EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, will operate daily flights to Taipei via Bangkok with the introduction of a new Monday service.The…
EVA Air adds new Monday London-Taipei service
From January 25, 2010, EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, will operate daily flights to Taipei via Bangkok with the introduction of a new Monday service.The…
EVA Air to promote Yangtze Delta tourism
Taipei, 29 Oct. - EVA Air and Shanghai Municipal Tourism Administration (SMTA) today hosted a joint press conference in Taipei to announce their mutual cooperation in promoting…
EVA Air partners Taipei Flora Expo
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Oct. 28, 2009) - The city of Taipei, Taiwan has chosen EVA Air to be the official carrier for its Taipei International Flora Expo, scheduled to run…
EVA Air to launch scheduled flights to China
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (Aug. 24, 2009) -- EVA Air and UNI Air will both begin launching scheduled flights to China on Aug. 31, 2009. The two carriers will serve 12…
EVA Air in share sale
EVA Airways Corporation, Taiwan's second-largest airline, plans to raise as much as TW$7.42 billion (US$225 million) from a share sale to fund aircraft purchases and repay bank…
EVA Air to resume Taipei-Paris flights
Taiwanese carrier, EVA Air, will resume its non-stop Taipei-Paris flights, 14 months after suspending the service. Rising oil prices were cited for the cessation of the…
Akasa Air hopes to be locally relevant to the traveller audience
Akasa Air, the newest airline on the Indian skies, has launched its maiden brand campaign with the tagline ‘It’s your sky’.
Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport
Huge fire shuts down Geneva International Airport -
Switzerland’s Geneva Airport (GVA) was forced to suspend all landings on Friday afternoon, due to a massive fire at a nearby…
Elevating Loyalty in the Airline Industry to New Heights
Back in the days of Pan Am and Concorde, flying was a glamorous experience. “Luxury” was the standard reference for airlines, yet since then the industry has gone from class to mass. …
United flight evacuated after teen AirDropped photo of air gun
A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of a gun to other passengers.
Vistara evaluating Air India bid
Vistara is evaluating Air India and would decide later whether it would bid or not for the national carrier’s disinvestment. “We are evaluating Air India. Which company would not be…
Kenya Airways and Delta deal “elevates the travel experience”
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…
Qatar Airways announce codeshare with revamped Air Italy
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…
Ex-EVA chief to launch new airline in Taiwan
The former chairman of EVA Air is planning to launch a new airline in Taiwan, operating both short- and long-haul routes.
Taiwan's Central News Agency (CNA) reports that the…
Airbus revamps interior of popular A320
Airbus has unveiled a new interior design for its best-selling passenger aircraft, the A320.
The new "Airspace" interior for the single-aisle jet follows the same concept as Airbus…
Iran Air fleet revamp gathers pace
Iran’s national carrier continues to modernise its fleet with the delivery of its first four ATR regional aircraft.
The new ATR72-600s come from a contract for up to 40 ATR72-600s,…
Air India starts revamp of short-haul fleet
Air India has started a major revamp of its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first ever Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet is first of 14 aircraft…
Gulf Air revamps Beirut schedule for weekend travellers
From 19 January, Gulf Air will implement a modified daily flight schedule to and from the Lebanese capital Beirut in response to passenger demand from across the GCC region. Catering to…
Philippine Airlines revamps inter-island fleet
Philippine Airlines has finalised a deal that will improve its ability to serve domestic inter-island routes.
The national carrier has confirmed an order with Bombardier for up to 12…
Fiji Airways revamps fleet with Boeing deal
Fiji Airways has revealed plans to modernise its fleet of single-aisle jet aircraft, which it uses to operate flights across Oceania and the Pacific.
The national carrier has placed an…
Gulf airlines to get entire floor at revamped Frankfurt airport
An additional floor is to be added at Frankfurt Airport’s under-construction Terminal 3 to house premium lounges for Gulf carriers, according to Bloomberg.
Emirates, Etihad and Qatar…
London City Airport revamps security measures
London City Airport (LCY) has successfully introduced a state-of-the-art millimetre-wave full-body scanner which will help further increase the speed of security screening and detection at…
Oman Air starts revamping long-haul jets
Oman Air has started upgrading the interiors of its long-haul Airbus fleet.
The airline recently welcomed back an A330-200 aircraft featuring the new seats and cabin products that will be…
Finnair continues long-haul fleet revamp
Finnair has taken delivery of its seventh Airbus A350 aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was delivered on Thursday as part of a leasing arrangement with GE Capital Aviation Services…
Ryanair revamps ‘rate my flight’ service
Ryanair has launched an improved ‘Rate My Flight’ service which is now available in seven languages, allowing customers to provide real-time reviews of their Ryanair flight via the Ryanair…
EVA to launch first Badtzu-Maru aircraft
Having already launched several Hello Kitty-themed aircraft, Taiwan's EVA Air is taking its partnership with cartoon creator Sanrio one step further, with the launch of its first ever…
Malaysia Airlines revamps fleet with “game-changing” deal
Malaysia Airlines has moved to expand and renew its short-haul fleet, with the signing of a major deal for up to 50 aircraft.
The Kuala Lumpur-based national carrier has placed a firm…
ibis Sydney Airport revamps rooms
AccorHotels has unveiled the redesigned rooms at the ibis Sydney Airport.
Local Sydney-based designer Carmen Glenister led the project, modernising all 200 rooms at the budget hotel.…
Korean Air adds Delhi in international route revamp
Korean Air unveiled plans for an overhaul of its international route map, including the introduction of a new direct service to Delhi.
The non-stop flights linking Seoul's Incheon…
Qatar Airways celebrates Yerevan service
Qatar Airways recently celebrated the launch of its new service to Yerevan.
The airline commenced four times weekly service between Doha and Yerevan, connecting the city and country…
Malaysia Airlines revamps economy class meals
Malaysia Airlines is making an effort to improve the quality of its economy class meals.
As part of a major overhaul of its passenger services, the national carrier said it is…
Malaysia Airlines to revamp Golden Lounges
Malaysia Airlines has revealed plans for a major makeover of its Golden Lounges.
The revamp will start this year with the overhaul of the airline's regional and domestic Lounges at…
Vietjet adds new routes from revamped Haiphong Airport
Vietjet has unveiled plans to launch three new routes to the Vietnamese port of Haiphong, following the opening of a new terminal at the city’s Cat Bi International Airport.
Over the…
Qatar Airways to deploy Dreamliner for Geneva
Qatar Airways has announced its intent to deploy its 787 Dreamliner, a substantial aircraft upgrade on the Doha to Geneva route effective 1 July 2016.
This will be the airline’s…
Philippine Airlines revamps FFP
Philippine Airlines has relaunched its frequent flyer programme, promising members more options for earning and redeeming miles.
The new Mabuhay Miles programme now provides greater…
Myanmar National Airlines revamps fleet
Myanmar National Airlines has started the expansion and renewal of its short-haul fleet, with the delivery of its first ATR 72-600 aircraft.
The new turboprop touched down in Yangon…
Singapore Airlines previews $80m revamp of Premium Economy
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.
The…
Air Tahiti Nui confirms Boeing fleet revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has confirmed plans to revamp its fleet by placing a firm order for two Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The airline, which serves long-haul routes to and from Tahiti,…
Air Tahiti Nui selects Dreamliner for long-haul revamp
Air Tahiti Nui has announced plans to revamp its fleet, and has selected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to replace its existing fleet of Airbus A340s.
The airline, which serves…
Air India revamps regional fleet
Air India has started modernising its fleet of region aircraft.
The airline's subsidiary, Alliance Air, has taken delivery of its first new ATR 72-600 aircraft. This new turboprop…
Oman Air opens revamped Bangkok lounge
The Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok now sports a new and refurbished Oman Air lounge. The new look offers more space with at least 100 square meters of additional space and added…
Bangkok Airways revamps in-flight food
Bangkok Airways has teamed up with one of Thailand’s most famous chefs to revamp its in-flight menus.
Chef McDang has been brought in to reposition the airline's culinary offerings.…
Ethiopian Air revamps single-aisle fleet
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a major new aircraft order that is set to revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet.
The national carrier has agreed to purchase 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8…
Luton Airport evacuated after suspicious item detected
Luton Airport was evacuated and incoming flights suspended after a suspicious suitcase was detected by a security scanner.
A spokeswoman for the airport said the airport had evacuated the…
Jet Airways revamps frequent flyer programme
Jet Airways has restructured its JetPrivilege frequent flyer programme (FFP).
Effective 1 August 2014, a new mileage accrual structure will be implemented, while a new redemption…
Etihad Airways touches down in Yerevan
Etihad Airways marked the start of a new service to Yerevan with the launch of its inaugural flight. Flight EY298 touched down at Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport, marking the…
Fiji Airways revamps in-flight catering
Fiji Airways has unveiled a complete overhaul of its in-flight dining, with all new economy class meals and a revamp of its business class dining options.
The airline has now removed…
Mahan Air announces Yerevan flights
Mahan Air recently celebrated launch of services to Yerevan connecting through Zvartnots International Airport. The route will be serviced with three non-stop services. The inaugural…
Air New Zealand revamps short-haul fleet with Airbus
Air New Zealand has selected the new Airbus A320neo series to revamp its short-haul fleet.
The national carrier has placed an order for 10 A320neo and three A321neo aircraft, as well as…
Royal Brunei revamps fleet with Airbus
Royal Brunei Airlines has signed a major new deal with Airbus that will see the national carrier revamp its fleet of short- and medium-haul aircraft.
The airline has placed a firm…
Revamped Fiji Airways turns a profit
The recently rebranded Fiji Airways posted a profit last year, despite making significant investments in its products.
For the nine months ending 31 December 2013, the airline…
Newcastle revamps airport departure lounge
Newcastle International Airport revealed the first phase of the GBP14 million redevelopment of its departure lounge today.
An Aspire Lounge now forms part of the airport’s departure…
British Airways revamps agent website
British Airways has redesigned its travel agent website to provide more information about the airline.
More content, fact sheets and up-to-date information has been uploaded to…
SIA opens first revamped airport lounge
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled a new lounge at Sydney Airport - the first in a new range of SilverKris Lounges to be rolled-out around the world.
Based on the concept of…
Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet
Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet.
The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with…
Cardiff Airport plans revamp for summer
Cardiff Airport will be updating its terminal building during the winter in time for a new look next summer.
A new loan from the Welsh government will see an expanded security area…
Airline differences “less relevant”
Airlines are becoming increasingly similar to customers after changing business approaches, a new report from KPMG has said.
Analysts at the firm said customers see little distinction…
Revamped Al Ghurair Centre set to open
Al Ghurair Centre in Dubai recently underwent an AED2 billion expansion, adding more shops and an entertainment zone to the existing mall.
The three-decade old shopping centre will…
Air China to launch Geneva flights
Air China will commence a new direct route to Geneva this year.
Starting on 7 May 2013, the Beijing-based carrier will offer four weekly to the Swiss city, using an Airbus A330-200. The…
EVA receives first Airbus A321
EVA Air has received its first Airbus A321-200 aircraft following a ceremony at the planemaker’s factory in Hamburg.
The new single-aisle aircraft is the first of 12 A321s ordered by…
AirAsia arrives at revamped Don Mueang airport
Bangkok's Don Mueang airport reopened yesterday, with AirAsia its anchor client.
In a ceremony complete with pop music, clowns on stilts and a fashion show, the airport's relaunch was in…
Air France opens revamped Dubai business lounge
His Excellency, Eric Giraud-Telme, Consul General of France to the UAE, and Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai airports inaugurated the refurbished Air France Business class lounge in Dubai. The…
SIA to revamp airport lounges
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is embarking on a SG$20 million (US$16m), five-year redevelopment of its airport lounges.
The airline has appointed interior design firm Ong&Ong to develop a…
Revamp T1 to be unveiled at Changi airport
Changi Airport (CAG) has completed renovation work at Terminal 1 of Singapore's Changi airport, and will unveil the new facilities on 18 July.
Started in May 2008, the SG$500 million…
American Airlines to revamp long-haul fleet
American Airlines has unveiled plans to redesign the interiors of its international wide-body aircraft fleet.
As part of this revamp, American's entire fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs will be…
Pune airport to undergo revamp
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) plans to invest nearly INR20 crore over the next 12 months for various expansion projects at the Lohegaon airport in Pune. The projects include a new…
Chennai airport nears revamps completion
Chennai airport will complete its INR1,212 crore expansion project by the end of this year. Officials said 86% of the work has been completed and that construction of a triangular glass tube…
Air NZ revamps website
Air New Zealand has made a series of enhancements to its airnz.co.nz website. The changes are designed to make the site more user-friendly, and include enhancements to its booking engine…
THAI anoints revamped aircraft
Thai Airways International (THAI) has held a Buddhist ceremony to anoint its two newly-refurbished aircraft. Somdej Phra Maha Racha Mangkalajarn (pictured left), the abbot of Bangkok's Wat…
United Continental revamp airport experience
United Continental Holdings has unveiled a series of changes to its passenger services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in the first stage of a global roll-out.
New additions…
Emirates Airline’s Geneva flight just eight weeks away
Emirates Airline will commence flights to Geneva - the birthplace of watch making - in eight weeks.The Swiss city will be added to the airline's European route network from June1. To…
Thai Airways revamps Dubai services
Thai Airways has introduced new schedules from Dubai to Bangkok, offering greater connectivity and destinations served from the Middle East with its summer timetable now in effect.Flights…
Tripoli airport staff asking for ‘special payments’ stall Libya evacuations
Staff at Tripoli Airport are reportedly delaying evacuation flights and refusing to work unless they receive 'special payments', according to a private air charter company. Air Charter…
Royal Jordanian sends evacuation plane to Libya while Air Malta denied
Royal Jordanian Airlines (RJ) has announced that it will send an A330 to Libya for passengers who wish to get away from the protests in the country. Hussein Dabbas, president and CEO of…
SWISS introduces Airbus to Heathrow-Geneva route
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has announced it will operate a new Airbus A320 on the Heathrow to Geneva route from next year. The airline's second A320 will be deployed on the route…
Jet Airways evacuation injures 12
Jet Airways 9W 2302 from Mumbai to Chennai initiated a precautionary evacuation on the taxiway due to a suspected fire around the left engine. The precautionary evacuation was carried out in…
Oman Air operates cyclone evacuation flights
Oman Air announces the temporary cancellation of its flights number WY 627 and WY 635 to Ras al-Khaimah and Abu Dhabi, as the Oman Air aircrafts are being deployed to evacuate the…
SriLankan Airlines to revamp brand offerings
February 16th, 2010: SriLankan Airlines has embarked on an exciting new journey that would give their passengers a richer Taste of the Paradise, they already know and love. The…
Airbus to manufacture A350 elevators in China
Harbin Hafei Airbus Composite Manufacturing Centre (the Manufacturing Centre), a joint venture between Airbus and Chinese partners, signed a contract for the work package of A350…
Kingfisher Airlines revamps its King Club FFP
Mumbai, January 8, 2010: Kingfisher Airlines, India's most preferred Airline, today revamped King Club, the frequent flyer programme of Kingfisher Airlines and…
Ciggie butt sparks Perth airport evacuation
Perth Airport spokesperson, Malcolm Bradshaw, said flights were delayed whilefire crews sought to find the source of a burning smell. The offending ciggiereportedly fell through a…
Mass evacuation at Brisbane airport
A security error at Brisbane airport yesterday caused thousands of passengers to be evacuated, news.com.au has reported. Security staff at the airport's Qantas domestic terminal…
Air New Zealand is the “Airline of the Year for 2023”
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety and product rating website has announced Air New Zealand as its Airline of the Year for 2023.
Garuda Indonesia and Singapore Airlines propose joint venture agreement to deepen commercial partnership
Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) today announced plans to enter into a joint venture arrangement that would deepen the cooperation between the two carriers, increase…
New research reveals the best airline loyalty programmes
A recent study showed the number of 2022 air passengers increased by roughly 47 per cent compared to the previous year.
Qatar Airways: Official Airline of the United Rugby Championship concludes a valiant 2023 Season
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC), concluded its participation in the 2023 season at the URC Grand Final on 27 May, congratulating Munster at…
Collinson Partners with Le Monde Travel to Provide Airport Lounge Access and Offers to Customers in Japan with LoungeKey™ Pass
This partnership enables Le Monde Travel customers in Japan to enjoy one-time access to over 1,200 airport lounges and travel experiences internationally.
TOKYO, May 30, 2023…
Oman Air hosts Gulf Flight Safety Association Conference to enhance regional safety standards
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently hosted the Gulf Flight Safety Association (GFSA) meeting at the Hormuz Grand Hotel, Muscat, in association with Boeing.
British Airways unveils five new Avios-only flights, including Easter Holiday Travel
British Airways unveiled its next Avios-Only flights today, opening up hundreds of additional reward seats over the 2024 Easter period.
Lufthansa Agrees to Acquire 41% Stake in ITA Airways
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Lufthansa will obtain a 41% stake in Italian national carrier ITA Airways for EUR 325 million through a capital increase
Read more: Lufthansa Agrees to Acquire 41% Stake in ITA…
AirAsia India launches ‘Summer Sale’ with fares starting at INR1,648
AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, announced the launch of its Summer Sale with fares starting at INR1,648, (approx. USD 19.92 ) for routes such as Delhi-Jaipur, in addition to similar…
1 Hotel Mayfair, the sustainable hospitality brand’s UK flagship, is now accepting reservations
LONDON, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 1 Hotels, the nature-inspired luxury lifestyle hotel brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, announces that its UK flagship and first…
Really Cool Airlines launches exclusive membership program
Following the recently announced launch of new Thai carrier Really Cool Airlines, CEO Patee Sarasin today unveils the carrier’s first of many planned innovations: ReallyCool US Digital…
Air Canada partners with iagos to equip an airbus a330 with climate and air quality sensors
Air Canada announced today that one of its Airbus A330 aircraft has been outfitted with special diagnostics sensors in partnership with In-Service Aircraft for a Global Observing System…
New Ottawa to Charlottetown Flight on Porter Airlines
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Porter Airlines is inaugurating flights between Ottawa International Airport (YOW) and Charlottetown Airport (YYG) today, while also confirming plans to serve the route…
Air New Zealand Attracts Visitors With More Capacity And Fleet Investment
Air New Zealand is investing significantly in its fleet, capacity, and marketing to improve the flying experience for customers and support New Zealand’s tourism industry.
The airline…
Survey Says: Travel costs, Airline issues, eclipse COVID-19 as top travel concerns
A new survey from InsureMyTrip finds the main concerns for travellers this summer are cost, airport issues, and having to cancel.
Turkish Airlines recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue
Turkish Airlines finished the first quarter of the year with 233 million USD Net Profit with strong recovery on international demand despite adverse impact of devastating earthquakes.
Finnair Celebrates its Centenary with New Music Video
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Finnair has launched an exclusive new music video to celebrate its centenary later this year. The new song, performed by the Finnair Singers, brings the fun of flying to the…
Prague Airport set for Strong Season
Prague Airport is preparing for a strong summer season, during which, according to current estimates, it expects to handle over three million passengers.
Turkish Airlines recorded its highest-ever first-quarter revenue
Turkish Airlines finished the first quarter of the year with 233 million USD Net Profit with strong recovery on international demand despite adverse impact of devastating earthquakes.
Qatar Airways’ stand opens with exhilarating experience at ATM
Qatar Airways, the national carrier of the State of Qatar held a strong presence on the first day of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) conference.
Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia developing world’s largest zero-emission aircraft
Alaska Airlines has presented a Dash 8 Q400 regional turboprop to ZeroAvia that will be retrofitted with a hydrogen-electric propulsion system in an effort to expand the reach and…
Air India and Sabre re-establish valued relationship with new distribution agreement
Sabre Corporation and Air India announced a new multi-year deal that enables travel agents and corporations around the world to access Air India fares and seats through Sabre’s extensive…
Mumbai International Airport offers ‘Summer Shopping Carnival’
As the warm summer breeze sweeps through the city, Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) is all set to welcome passengers with open arms and an array of…
Oman Air hosts regional immigration authority stakeholders for workshop on ‘Prevention of Unauthorised Travellers’
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, recently hosted the Emirates Regional Immigration Liaison (ERIL) team for a Documents Verification Workshop at the Novotel Muscat…
British Airways launches Avios-Only flights
British Airways has launched its first Avios-Only flights, on which 100% of the seats are exclusively available to Executive Club Members as Reward Seats.
Qatar Airways Holidays launches packages for the Formula 1 Qatar Airways Qatar Grand Prix 2023
Qatar Airways, the Global Partner and Official Airline of F1, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, announced today the launch of its exclusive travel packages for the upcoming F1…
MITEC hits record number of visitors for ‘MATTA Fair 2023’
The 52nd Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) was held from the 17th – 19th March 2023 with over 180,000 visitors and generated slightly more than RM 300 million total…
Priority Pass expands airport takeout service to 14M+ members
Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson, has expanded its paid-for Airport Takeout service, helping travellers save time…
Air Europa implements industry-leading communication solutions
Air Europa is partnering with 15below - the market-leader in hyper-personalised, automated passenger communications - to implement new digital solutions that will further advance the…
AirAsia X returns to the Gold Coast as the only carrier flying directly between Malaysia and Queensland
AirAsia X (AAX), Asia’s leading medium-haul low-cost airline launched the long awaited resumption of services to its first-ever route to Gold Coast, Australia, after a hiatus of more than…
Why Japan Airlines’ Meals Are Ideal For Those With Dietary Restrictions
Air travel can feel stressful for many, especially when it comes to in flight meals. For those with food allergies and dietary restrictions, the experience can be even more daunting.…
American Airlines Group Inc. outlook revised to positive on demand strength
American strengthened its credit profile over the past year, and further improvement appears likely in 2023.
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Names New Chair
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Donald Payen has been appointed as the new part-time Chairman of the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA).
Full article: Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority Names…
British Airways adds a touch of sparkle to Its Club World Cabin with New English Wines
British Airways has introduced award-winning English Sparkling wines in its Club World (business class) cabin so customers can enjoy the ‘best of British’ bubbles at 35,000ft.
ANA takes Pikachu Jet to the skies on “Pokémon Air Adventures” collaboration
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and the Pokémon Company have teamed up under the "Pokémon Air Adventures" to launch its specially painted "Pikachu Jet NH*" on June 4, 2023. The…
American Airlines reopens London Heathrow first class lounge
American Airlines reopened its First Class Lounge in London Heathrow (LHR) Terminal 3, with the premium space having undergone a cosmetic refresh and the curation of a brand-new food…
SITA and Indicio provide tech at Aruba’s Queen Beatrix International Airport
SITA, working with Indicio and the Aruba Tourism Authority, announced the implementation of seamless travel to Aruba through the use of verifiable digital credential technology.
Oman Air Holidays partners with Muzn Islamic Banking for Umrah packages
Continuing to elevate the travel experience, Oman Air Holidays has partnered with Muzn, National Bank of Oman’s Islamic banking window, to offer flexible financing plans for Umrah packages.
Air New Zealand extends Gisborne – Napier service
Air New Zealand is extending its temporary service between Tairāwhiti Gisborne and the Hawke's Bay, given roads between the two regions are still severely damaged from the devastating…
Economy Seats on Airlines in the US are wide enough
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US Judge thinks seats on US air planes are large enough for American Travelers and issued a rule against Flyers Right.
Full article: Economy Seats on Airlines in…
It’s time to re-evaluate hotel performance metrics: HVS
Hotel operators need to learn to manage the entire building they operate and start thinking of performance in terms of the total revenue or profit per available square metre, giving a more…
Qatar Airways reveals 7 new destinations, 11 resumptions & 35 frequency increases at ITB Berlin 2023
The airline adds over 655 weekly flights to summer 2023 schedule compared to 2022. Qatar Airways also celebrated its new Formula 1 partnership, and the innovative technological adaption of…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020
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During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since February 2020
Full article: Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since…
Qatar Airways Reveals New Destinations at ITB Berlin
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Qatar Airways drew major attention on the opening day of ITB Berlin 2023, the world’s largest international travel and tourism trade show, as the World’s Best Airline’s…
Campsited launches ‘open air work from anywhere’ programme
Campsited, the digital marketplace for the open-air economy, announces the launch of its ‘Open Air Work From Anywhere’ programme to complement the fast growing Open-Air Holiday Anywhere side…
Fairmont Bangkok Sukhumvit to open in 2024 in Thailand
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts part of world leading hospitality group Accor, and Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand’s leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, …
AAHK welcomes budget speech’s support to airport city development
Airport Authority Hong Kong (AAHK) welcomes the Financial Secretary’s support in the Budget Speech 2023/24 to the developments at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) under the Airport…
THAI to implement biometric check-in at Suvarnabhumi Airport on flights to Singapore
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) was chosen by the Airports of Thailand Public Company Limited (AOT) to be the pilot carrier for a biometric check-in at Suvarnabhumi…
Air India’s record plane orders to modernize fleet and expand network
The sheer size of this new order shows that Air India's wants to reclaim its pole position in India's crowded aviation market and acquire a strategic edge, say experts.
Emirates launches humanitarian airbridge to transport emergency aid
In the wake of the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, Emirates is setting up an airbridge with the International Humanitarian City (IHC), to transport urgent relief supplies,…
Air New Zealand adds flexibility for Cyclone Gabrielle
In preparation for Cyclone Gabrielle, Air New Zealand is offering customers booked to travel to, from or through Auckland, Whangarei, Kerikeri, Tauranga, Hamilton and New Plymouth between…
BLADE India commences services from Goa’s new international airport – MoPA
FlyBlade India (“BLADE India”) announced the launch of its services from Goa’s new international airport - Manohar International Airport (MoPA).
InterLnkd: Airlines shouldn’t have to compromise on ancillary revenues
Last week, Finnair announced it was joining the growing list of airlines discontinuing their in-flight and pre-order retail sales.
Flights to China from London on British Airways & Virgin Atlantic
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Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China…
Virgin Atlantic And British Airways Resume Flights To China
Virgin Atlantic and British Airways have announced they will resume flying to mainland China.
The devastating impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent flight restrictions on the…
AirAsia India announces operations from Terminal 2 at BLR Airport from 15 Feb
AirAsia India announced that the airline would be moving all domestic operations to the newly launched Terminal 2 at Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru (BLR Airport) from 15th …
Qatar Airways signs merchandising deal with ATPCO
ATPCO announced it has signed a multi-year deal with Qatar Airways for its Routehappy merchandising solution.
AirAsia India introduces Travel Insurance Coverage
In its continued endeavour to extend products and services that deliver ease and comfort to guests, AIX Connect, operating as AirAsia India, announced comprehensive travel insurance in…
Air passenger taxis and air ambulance are seen as the biggest eVTOL growth markets
Air passenger taxis, air ambulance and cargo transport are seen as the three areas of the eVTOL market that will see the biggest growth over the next five years.
flyadeal and Navitaire renew partnership
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s newest low-fares airline, has renewed its agreement with Navitaire for the Navitaire Airline Platform, including the New Skies® digital retailing system, to help…
Airbus preparing for Intersec 2023 in Dubai
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Airbus is to participate in Intersec 2023, the leading trade fair for safety, security, and fire protection.
The post…
Over a third of Brits are sceptical of airline businesses’ environmental claims
Airline operators are those least likely to be believed when making environmental claims, with 35% of Brits admitting to being sceptical.
Just 23% of consumers take environmental claims…
Norwegian Cruise Line Executive VP named new FCCA OC Chair
Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) announced that Daniel S. Farkas, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH), has been appointed…
Kerala govt to acquire land for Sabarimala airport
In a major boost to the proposed Sabarimala International Greenfield Airport in Erumeli, the state government has issued a modified order sanctioning land acquisition for the project.
AirAsia launches a new low-cost airline in Cambodia
AirAsia Aviation Group Limited (AAAGL), the aviation arm of Capital A Berhad, today signed a Joint Venture (JV) agreement with Sivilai Asia to establish AirAsia Cambodia, a new low-cost…
Air Canada partners with Cirque du Soleil
Air Canada and Cirque du Soleil announced the renewal of their exclusive partnership that will see Air Canada continue as the official airline for Big Top and Arena shows in Canada, the…
Oman Air partners with Omantel
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has inked an agreement with Omantel, a leading telecom operator, to provide passengers flying to Oman with Tourist SIM Cards on board…
Airlines Are Betting On A Thriving Post-Pandemic Future
The airline industry has recovered from the pandemic and is experiencing a time of exceptional prosperity.
Algorithms powered by artificial intelligence are sifting through mountains…
Prague Airport remains safe place for travel, defending ACI accreditation
Prague Airport continues to provide a safe experience for all travellers as confirmed by the ACI Airport Health Accreditation (AHA) Certificate, re-assigned to Prague Airport for the high…
AirTrip International signs multi-year agreement to use Sabre GDS
INFINI Travel Information, the exclusive Sabre GDS distribution partner in Japan, and Sabre Corporation announced a new, multi-year GDS agreement with AirTrip International Corp.
DigiYatra launched at Varanasi airport in India
NEC announces the unveiling of the DigiYatra initiative - a paperless boarding process for air passengers, at the Varanasi airport.
London City Airport launches ski and Christmas routes
This December London City Airport (LCY) launches ski and Christmas routes to Chambéry and Salzburg, providing even more choice for passengers this winter.
AirAsia X makes progress in its PN17 regularisation strategy
AirAsia X Berhad (AAX) is making progress in formulating its Practice Note 17 (PN17) regularisation strategy following the recent extension of time granted by Bursa Malaysia Securities…
SIA and TATA to merge Air India and Vistara
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (SD360 million, USD250 million) in Air India as part of…
IndiGo enters codeshare with Turkish Airlines launches 19 new connecting flights to Europe
Indian private carrier IndiGo on November 23 launched 19 new connecting flights to Europe, under a codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines.
AirAsia India partners with Sugarbox to launch ‘AirFlix’
AirAsia India announced a partnership with Hyperlocal Cloud platform Sugarbox, to launch a first-of-its-kind in-flight experience hub, ‘AirFlix’.
Air Canada launches live TV onboard select domestic flights
Air Canada has launched Live TV on select aircraft and domestic routes, becoming the only Canadian carrier to offer customers the ability to cheer on their favourite sports teams by watching…
Oman Air welcomes ‘Future Leaders’ with Commercial Graduate Programme Induction Ceremony
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated Future Leaders Commercial Graduate Programme.
Oman Air celebrates inaugural flight to Phuket
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has officially inaugurated its highly anticipated route to Phuket, celebrating the first flight with a ceremony at its First and Business Class…
AirAsia to upgrade reservation and passenger-processing systems
AirAsia would like to inform all guests that it will be upgrading its reservation and passenger-processing systems between 23 November 2022, 09:00PM (GMT+8) and 24 November 2022, 03:00AM…
Hospitality facing £900m business rates hike, threatening ‘devastation’
Ahead of the Autumn Statement, new analysis by trade body UKHospitality reveals that business rate bills could go up by more than a third, leaving firms facing collapse.
Emirates A380 at the Bahrain Air Show
The Emirates A380 drew in close to eight thousand visitors during its 2 days appearance at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022.
Air Arabia posts high third-quarter profit with strong travel demand
Budget carrier Air Arabia, the UAE's only publicly listed airline, posted record third-quarter profit amid strong air travel demand across its six hubs, but warned of the geopolitical and…
Emirates and Gulf Air launch codeshare partnership
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…
Malaysia Airlines launches a range of partnerships during WTM
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia, has signed several strategic Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) with key tourism partners such as Tourism Malaysia and state tourism…
ZeroAvia and AGS Airports to bring zero-emission flights to Scotland
Zero-emission aviation pioneer and AGS Airports to collaborate on hydrogen fuel infrastructure and launching zero-emission routes in first-of-a-kind partnership for the UK.
Finnair celebrates its 99th birthday
Finnair marks its 99th anniversary as it looks ahead to celebrating its centenary in 2023. Established in 1923 on November 1 as Aero, the Finnish flag-carrier is the world’s sixth oldest…
Mumbai airport unveils renovated GA terminal facility for private jets
Starting 1st November 2022, Mumbai International Airport has launched the all-new, renovated General Aviation terminal facility, exclusively for private jets.
Air Arabia to fly direct Beirut to Abu Dhabi
Air Arabia and Saad Travel celebrated the opening of a new flight route between Beirut and Abu Dhabi.
‘airasia hotels’ set to become region’s preferred hotel booking platform
A mass signing ceremony with over 50 key hotel groups from Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines further solidifies airasia Super App’s position as the region's fastest-growing…
flydubai launches a revamped Travel Agency Portal
The Dubai-based airline launches its redesigned and enhanced booking portal, providing its travel trade partners with a more seamless and user-friendly experience.
Six Senses reopens in Cambodia and Bhutan with a renewed focus on elevated experiences
The silver lining to the pandemic has been the opportunity to rethink and reset tourism. As a priority sector in both Cambodia and Bhutan, both nations are moving away from mass tours and…
AirAsia Malaysia to launch new direct route to Penang from Bali on 20 Oct
Penang is set to welcome more regional tourists this year as AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will be launching a new direct route from Bali (Denpasar) starting on 20 October 2022.
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total,…
American Airlines appoints Kyle Mabry as VP of operations and commercial for EMEA & APAC
American Airlines has announced the appointment of Kyle Mabry to Vice President of Operations and Commercial for EMEA and APAC, following over 25 years at the airline in commercial,…
London City Airport invests £12m in upgradation
London City Airport today unveils a major investment in refurbishing its departure area to enhance the customer experience for its passengers and celebrate London businesses and brands.
easyJet selects AirFi for digital onboard experience
Technology provider AirFi has been selected by easyJet to support the airline in its ambitions to deliver an industry-leading, digital onboard experience.
Alliance Air starts flights between Bilaspur & Indore
Alliance Air has launched a flight between Bilaspur in Chhattisgarh and Indore in Madhya Pradesh, which will operate four days a week.
Vihaan.AI is our plan to make Air India a world class airline: Wilson
Air India has unveiled its comprehensive transformation plan, to establish itself, once again, as a world-class global airline with an Indian heart - the absolute best in class in customer…
Qatar Airways unveils a new frequent flyer lounge
Qatar Airways enhances its passenger experience at London Heathrow Terminal 4, and unveils a new Frequent Flyer Lounge, the first of its kind outside of its home, exclusively for Privilege…
Tata Sons to raise USD 4 billion for Air India
Tata Sons Ltd, the holding company of the Tata group, plans to raise as much as USD 4 billion to infuse fresh capital into Air India and refinance costly debt.
Malaysia Airlines further expands partnership with Sabre
Malaysia’s national carrier plans to utilise Sabre technology to help optimise scheduling, reduce costs and grow revenue as it focuses on recovery.
Australia Approves Korean Air-Asiana Merger
After consulting with relevant stakeholders, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has decided to approve Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines.
Even though…
Ethiopian Airlines signs new distribution agreement with Travelport
The renewed deal includes distribution on the Travelport platform and expands the ongoing travel retailing and distribution relationship between Travelport and Ethiopian Airlines.
Air France Suspends Pilots After Cockpit Scuffle
Air France has suspended two pilots for initiating a scuffle in the cockpit of an Airbus A320 on a flight from Geneva to Paris in June 2022.
The captain grabbed the co-pilot by the…
Airbus highlights strong commitment to Thailand
Airbus sees great potential in its military and Space businesses in Thailand and has reiterated its commitment to the company’s presence in the country.
Speaking to reporters in Bangkok…
India’s newest airline Akasa Air takes off with Mumbai-Ahmedabad flight
Civil aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flagged off Akasa Air’s first commercial flight, which departed from Mumbai for Ahmedabad
Best Western takes off with new hotel at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport
Best Western® Hotels & Resorts has reaffirmed its position as one of Thailand’s leading international hotel groups with the opening of a new hotel located close to Bangkok’s Don Mueang…
American Airlines Bankruptcy Risk Grows
Market conditions and management decisions have increased the potential of American Airlines declaring bankruptcy; this is yet another risk for shareholders of American Airlines.…
Vistara to become first Indian airline to launch e-tech logbook
Vistara partners with Ultramain ELB and is set to become the first Indian airline to introduce an e-tech logbook solution and go paperless in its operations
Oaky, Duetto pair up to enable hotels to provide personalised upgrade offers
Duetto and Oaky, two of hospitality industry’s best in class Revenue Strategy and Upselling platforms, have announced a strategic partnership that delivers analytically-powered, highly…
Computer glitch shuts down Swiss airspace
Switzerland’s major airports in Zurich and Geneva were paralyzed today, halting all landings and takeoffs after the air traffic control service Skyguide grounded all flights early on…
Abu Dhabi launches revamped MICE programme
The enhanced programme builds on the existing Advantage Abu Dhabi Meetings & Incentives programme, which was launched in 2019
Wizz Air plans to form new airline in Malta
Ultra-low-cost airline in Europe Wizz Air, based on an agreement signed between the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the Malta Civil Aviation Directorate (CAD), plans to form…
Fiji Airways offers new digital booking experience to travellers
Fiji Airways has strengthened its partnership with Amadeus to transform the digital booking experience for travelers.
A new Airbnb for a new world of travel
With a new way to search designed around Airbnb Categories, the innovative Split Stays feature, and AirCover for guests, this launch represents the biggest change to Airbnb in a decade.
India’s domestic air passenger traffic witnesses 83% growth in April
Domestic air passenger traffic is estimated to have logged an 83 per cent growth year-on-year at 10.5-million in April
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York
Qantas loves Airbus for new non-stop flights to London and New York -
Australia’s Qantas Group has confirmed that it will order 12 A350-1000s, 20 A220s, and 20 A321XLRs. The news was…
Air India proposes to acquire AirAsia India
both airlines are run by Tata Sons — Air India is a wholly owned subsidiary, while AirAsia India is a joint venture with Malaysia’s AirAsia
Booking.com revamps flight booking service in India to boost seamless travel
This new advancement will help deliver a more personalised and convenient solution to travellers to help make their overall planning and travel experience smoother and more enjoyable
Malaysia Airlines expands technology and distribution contract with Amadeus
Malaysia Airlines Berhad is pleased to expand its partnership with Amadeus to improve the experience of its customers, including corporate and travel retailers over the coming years.
IWTA speaks Monika Anggreni – Captain for AirAsia Indonesia
Monika Anggreni is a Captain with AirAsia Indonesia, with 13,000 flying hours under her belt since 2005. She joined AirAsia Indonesia in 2005 as a pilot after several false starts, and is…
Singapore Airlines and Scoot reopen network for fully vaccinated travellers from 1 April
Fully vaccinated travellers on all Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot flights will enjoy quarantine-free entry into Singapore, without any on-arrival test or quarantine requirements
UAE Airlines Drop Pre-Arrival PCR Test
The UAE’s airlines no longer require a pre-arrival PCR test for fully vaccinated travellers following the government’s official easing of covid restrictions.
Airbus Aims 720 Deliveries In 2022 Despite Pandemic Challenges
In 2022, Airbus intends to deliver 720 commercial planes, up from the 611 planes it delivered in 2021.
Finnair Unveils New Long-Haul Business & Economy Cabins
Finnair has unveiled a new look for long-haul flights, including new business and premium economy cabins, as part of a massive investment in customer service.
Airlines Demand End To Unvaccinated Passenger Hotel Quarantine
A group representing international airlines has urged to end the mandated 14-day quarantine for unvaccinated travellers, calling the procedure “redundant.”
Airbus goes to China to develop new aircraft lifecycle facility
Airbus has signed a memorandum of understanding with the city of Chengdu and Tarmac Aerosave for the development of the first aircraft “lifecycle” service centre in China
Bangkok Airways launches sealed sandbox flights from 1 Feb
Bangkok Airways will operate two special sealed-route flights daily from Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) to Phuket, starting 1 February to support the Phuket Sandbox
What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S
The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…
Volcanic Ash Cloud Forces Airlines To Cancels Fiji Flights
The eruption of Tonga’s underwater volcano over the weekend is causing airlines to cancel flights between Australia and Fiji.
London City Airport predicts strong passenger recovery in 2022
London City Airport expects pent up passenger demand to fuel a surge in growth in 2022, with the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations, resulting in more than…
Strong passenger recovery in 2022, predicts London City Airport
London City Airport (LCY) expects pent up passenger demand to fuel a surge in growth in 2022, with the introduction of new routes and the return of top-selling destinations
Paradox of choice! Elevating customer experience through technology is the solution
Jen Catto, Chief Marketing Officer at Travelport talks about the advent of modern digital retailing in travel and how the travel industry can take on the opportunity with the right improved…
Airlines Supported By WHO And Consumers To Face Omicron
There is no conclusive evidence on the anticipated impact of the Omicron variant of Covid-19, so airlines are unable to predict travel demand as they wait for that data.
Air New Zealand supports sustainably endorsed tourism businesses in New Zealand
Air New Zealand has announced that it will move to sell only activities and attractions awarded a Qualmark endorsement for their commitment to quality, safety and sustainability from 31…
How Finnair has made travelling easier by digitalising coronavirus certificate checks
Finnair now introduces a new digital tool with which customers can confirm their coronavirus certificates before their journey
Key airlines that entered bankruptcy due to the pandemic
This is a list of some of the major airlines that have declared bankruptcy as a result of the unprecedented devastation wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Boeing 777X completes first international flight for Dubai Air Show
The 2021 Dubai Airshow ended last week. The biannual event was last hosted in November 2019, which was the same month when scientists discovered a new virus, which has since been named…
Tune Protect and AirAsia to unveil travel protection for foreign travellers into Langkawi and Thailand
Tune Protect and AirAsia have launched the Covid Travel Pass as an added convenience for air travellers to meet the mandatory insurance coverage set by the governments for fully vaccinated…
airBaltic reaches 100% Covid-19 vaccination
Latvian airline airBaltic has announced that its entire active staff, including company’s flying personnel, has vaccinated against Covid-19
Boeing 777X completes first flight for Dubai Air Show
Boeing’s 777X aircraft has completed its longest and first international flight to Dubai for the biannual air show.
Sydney Airport to sell for USD 17 billion
Sydney Airport said it had agreed to USD 17.5 billion takeover bid by an Australian investor consortium, just days after reopening to international travel
Sabre introduces Retail Intelligence for airlines to grow revenue opportunities
Sabre has announced the release of the first two products in the company’s Retail Intelligence suite: Sabre Air Price IQ™ and Sabre Ancillary IQ™ for the dynamic pricing of…
CAPA unveils historic, first-of-its-kind airline sustainability benchmarking report
CAPA together with carbon reduction strategists is pioneering the effective evaluation of airline carbon emissions in a new report released today
Italy launches new national airline ITA and marks end of Alitalia
Alitalia’s flight from Italy’s capital to Cagliari marked the final flight of this flag carrier, while from now on, the same will be replaced by Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA)
Airline passengers to wear masks for two more years
Passengers will have to get used to wearing face masks for the next two years at the very least, according to an Emirates airline official quoted in The National.
Qatar Airways loses $4.1bn amid COVID-19 pandemic
Qatar Airways stated on Monday that it lost more than $4 billion in revenue last year as a result of lockdowns induced by the coronavirus outbreak.
Air NZ and Airbus test hydrogen-powered aircraft
Air New Zealand has teamed up with aircraft manufacturer Airbus to investigate the feasibility of adding hydrogen-powered passenger planes to its fleet by 2030.
Grounded, no more! Jet Airways is back, to resume operations in early 2022
Jet Airways is set to resume domestic flight operations in the first quarter of 2022 with New Delhi-Mumbai flight
Geneva International Motor Show and Qatar Tourism join hands to create new event
Qatar Tourism and The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) have announced a partnership to develop and host the newly designed Qatar Geneva International Motor Show in Doha during 2023
Jetstar brings back transit with Air France, KLM and British Airways at Changi Airport
Jetstar Asia has welcomed back Air France, KLM and British Airways to its international carrier partnerships
Asian airlines report high Covid-19 vaccination uptake among crew
As everyone’s in the region wait for the tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed, Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew.
Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff
Hawaiian Airlines has informed its US employees that they will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, making it the third major carrier to do so in less than a week.
SIA and Scoot receive highest rating for COVID-19 airline safety
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, the two passenger airlines within the SIA Group, have been awarded the highest 5-Star rating in the Skytrax COVID-19 airline safety audit, the carriers…
Doha international airport named “Best Airport in the World”
Doha Hamad International Airport (HIA) has been named "Best Airport in the World" at the prestigious Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.
Teeing it off: Golfasian widens scope to elevate Thailand’s golf industry
Asia’s largest inbound tour operator, Golfasian, is utilising strength in diversity to take Thailand’s golf industry to a higher level
Back to the future? Airline sector poised to change post-COVID-19
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
British Airways offers a new fast bag-drop before check-in
British Airways has teamed up with AirPortr to create new convenient fast bag drop areas before heading to the departure’s concourse at British Airways’ London flagship Terminal 5 at…
Bangkok Airways to resume first international flight on Samui – Singapore route from 1 Aug
Starting from 1 August 2021, Bangkok Airways will resume its first international service between Samui and Singapore to support Thailand's re-opening project and the Samui Plus Model project
Rebranded ‘Geneva, The Resort City’ stages tourism comeback
Geneva, Europe’s leading city break destination, is staging its comeback with a rebranding of Geneva Tourism and the launch of its new ‘Geneva, The Resort City’ concept
World Best Airlines 2021 announced
AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety, product and COVID rating website has announced Qatar Airways as its Airline of the Year for 2021.
World’s top 20 Covid-19 compliant airlines
Airlineratings.com, the world’s only safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency has named its Top Twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance.
Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back
Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.
Flying car completes 35-minute flight between Slovakian airports
A flying car has completed its first inter-city flight in Slovakia, a milestone its creators claim is “turning science fiction into reality”.
Qatar Airways introduces new business class suite
Qatar Airways will launch its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner passenger aircraft, featuring its eagerly awaited new Business Class Suite, on several key routes to Europe and Asia, it started…
The future of travel: How Plaza Premium is redefining airport hospitality
Travel is changing – and not only because of the pandemic. Tech-savvy jetsetters expect a seamless experience in the palm of their hand. With technology evolving at breakneck speed, the…
Airline sector poised for change post-COVID-19 pandemic
As they look beyond the pandemic, airlines need to grapple with five new realities—and devise strategies to adapt.
Wizz Air unveils paperless flight deck
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, has announced the launch of its new Electronic Flight Bag (EFB), a technical solution that will replace all printed onboard manuals and materials…
Airlines are working to customise prices for each customer
Airlines are evaluating a possibility and aim for a quicker recovery from the devastation the pandemic has caused. Based on your purchase, travel, and customer history you will get a…
Korean Air receives ‘5-Star COVID Safety Rating’ from Skytrax
Korean Air has been certified as a 5-star COVID-safe airline by Skytrax, becoming one of a few global airlines to achieve the recognition for COVID-19 safety standards.
Emirates wins record 8th consecutive “Best Airline Worldwide”
Emirates has been voted ‘Best Airline Worldwide’ for the eighth consecutive time by the Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2021.
Westbury Mayfair London’s GBP1 billion facelift
The Westbury Mayfair London revered throughout the world for its wealth of elegant stores and exclusive brands will undergo a major refurbishment.
British Airways may has the key to unlock the travel world
Once international travel resumes, mandatory Covid-19 testing will be required to enter some countries even if you have been vaccinated.
British Airways trials ‘world first’ 25 second Covid-19 test
British Airways is the first airline in the world to conduct a trial with medical tech company Canary Global, to assess how its test, which displays a result within 25 seconds, can play a…
Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May
Air India has informed that it will operate flights from London Heathrow to Mumbai from 17 May, keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation
Worldline and IATA partner to help airlines back on runway to recovery
Worldline, the European leader in the payments and transactional services industry and number 4 worldwide, today announced it has partnered with the International Air Transport Association…
Qatar Airways’ incredible growth in four years
Rising above the myriad of challenges, Qatar Airways’ growth has been massive. The airline’s last four years are highlighted with improved products, more routes, and unparalleled overall…
Air New Zealand’s busiest day since Covid-19 started
There were big smiles under the masks last Friday, as Air New Zealand had their busiest day of flying since Covid-19 closed the borders.
United Airlines to restart new pilot hiring as air travel picks up
United Airlines could start hiring new pilots as early as next month according to an internal memo shared with pilots last week.
Sabre’s new airline storefront is the next generation of air shopping
Sabre has announced its new airline storefront, an industry-first capability that makes it easier to shop while comparing complex airline products in the indirect channel.
Tripset: Airbus unveils Covid-travel companion app
Airbus has launched a travel companion app called Tripset. The application aggregates and provides flight and travel information to ease and restore passenger’s trust in their end-to-end…
Half the airlines pilots grounded by Covid-19
More than half of the airline pilots in the world are currently not flying for a living, according to the first worldwide survey of the profession since the Covid-19 crisis.
US air travellers top 1.5 million for first time since March 2020
US air passengers screened topped 1.5 million this week for the first time since March 2020, as air travel continues to rebound from a pandemic-related drop
Sabre advances NDC capabilities with expanded point-of-sale availability and additional airline content
Sabre Corporation has announced three further milestones in its progress towards delivering NDC-enabled solutions.
Why passengers can rely on Qatar Airways for a safe journey
Here is a story of an airline that embraced the change and immediately adapted to the “new normal” while keeping the mission of “connecting families” at its core.
Where luxury finds home in deep blue ocean: Soneva Jani welcomes new era with launch of Chapter Two
The Maldives resort expands its award-winning offering with 27 new Water Reserves, new dining concepts, the Soneva Wellness Centre, and Soneva Unlimited, which includes unlimited access to…
Airlines will not turn cash positive until 2022, says IATA
IATA has released new analysis showing that the airline industry is expected to remain cash negative throughout 2021
Can airlines improve frequent flyer programs in post-pandemic?
Here are some ideas on how airlines can improve loyalty programs to retain current customers and bring new ones on board.
Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers
Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi takes off for Greek land
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the United Arab Emirates, confirmed that Athens will be its inaugural destination, with flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport…
Sri Lanka defers airspace reopening
Sri Lanka has postponed the reopening of its airspace for commercial flights to prevent the spread of a new variant of the coronavirus
Global air passenger traffic to drop by 60% to 1.8B in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the airline industry, as countries worldwide shut down borders and limited travel to control the spread of the virus.
Hello RestoTuk! Geneva welcomes New Year with taxi restaurants
Geneva has unveiled RestoTuk on its streets allowing dinners to enjoy their favourite restaurants while touring the alleys of the city’s fascinating districts
Istanbul Airport awarded 5-star COVID-19 rating
Istanbul Airport was deemed worthy of the “5-Star Airport” Award according to the evaluation of Skytrax
Air Canada first Canadian airline to offer optional biometric boarding
Air Canada said it is the first Canadian airline to offer its customers the safety and convenience of a new boarding option utilizing facial biometrics
Transatlantic airlines spearhead Heathrow pre-departure testing study
The results of pre-departure testing trials carried out by four of Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers will be brought together by a study commissioned by the airport to demonstrate the…
Hawaiian Airlines starts pre-travel COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle
Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and…
Hitting turbulence: AirAsia reviews joint venture with Tatas, may exit India
Malaysia’s AirAsia said it is evaluating its loss-making budget airline joint venture in India with Tata Sons in the wake of the financial distress due to the coronavirus pandemic
Singapore-Hong Kong air travel bubble now a reality from 22 November with 200 travellers each way per day
The air travel bubble will start on 22 November, with one flight a day into each city with 200 passengers each way
Airlines look at “travel bubbles” to restart international travel
For airlines, it could be a chance to lure back flyers on routes devastated by the pandemic.
Gulf Air unveils ‘boutique fares’
Gulf Air has introduced a new pricing concept for its air fares to make it easier and clearer to its passengers regarding what’s included in each price bracket
WTTC stresses on implementation of testing on departure at airports across Europe
World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has highlighted the need for rapid and cost-effective testing on departure regime at airports
COVID-19 has devastating impact on European Tourism
According to recent data, at the height of the lockdowns in Europe, France experienced a 99% decrease in reservations on popular accommodations sites; Airbnb, Expedia and Booking.com…
DOT ruling: Masks on US Airlines not Mandatory
Masks remain mandatory on most airlines in the world, also in the United States, but in the US this is only a voluntary policy put in place by individual carriers.
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi celebrates arrival of first new aircraft
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the new national airline of the United Arab Emirates celebrated the arrival of its first state-of-the-art new Airbus A321neo aircraft to Abu Dhabi International Airport
Geneva Tourism Board partners with Hotelbeds to promote tourism recovery
Hotelbeds has signed an agreement with Geneva Tourism Board to educate travel trade partners and drive incremental tourism arrivals to the city
British Airways unveils annual September sale
British Airways has launched its annual September Sale with deals to over 150 destinations across its global network
United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs
United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S.…
4 reasons ‘flexibility’ is critical for APAC airline recovery
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...
San Francisco first US airport to launch rapid COVID-19 testing
Dignity Health-GoHealth Urgent Care was selected to partner with San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to launch the first rapid COVID-19 testing program for airport employees in the…
How British Airways bid farewell to first of its last 747 jumbo jets
British Airways has now retired its first Boeing 747 since announcing last month that all 31 of its jumbo jets had sadly flown their last commercial services
Air Canada announces reopening of Delhi-Toronto route
Air Canada has announced the reopening of its Delhi-Toronto route which will now operate thrice weekly under the new travel guidelines
Podcast – Overview: Cairo, Egypt
Featuring: Belinda Jackson
Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi to fly six routes from 1 Oct
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the newest national airline of the UAE, has announced that it will base two state-of-the-art brand new Airbus A321neo aircraft and start six routes from Abu Dhabi on…
10 ways to prevent COVID-19 airborne transmission
The World Health Organization (WHO) made a shocking announcement on the possibility of COVID-19 airborne transmission.
Virgin Australia 2.0 takes off! Bain makes a brave bet on the struggling airline industry
In one of the biggest single bets on the airline industry since it was completely devastated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Bain Capital has agreed to buy collapsed Virgin…
Finnair and Sabre unveil new GDS agreement
Finnair and Sabre have announced a new global distribution partnership.
Under the new agreement, Sabre will resume distributing competitive global Finnair content to hundreds of thousands…
Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport ensures safe way to meet
In order to ensure people have a safe way of meeting up with friends and family in person, Hyatt Place Amsterdam Airport has renovated their connecting rooms by installing a plexiglass…
Ready to take-off! Air Canada to operate flights to 97 destinations this summer
Air Canada is offering customers a choice of 97 destinations in Canada, the US and around the world with an abridged schedule this summer. Within Canada, the schedule will increase from…
Here’s why you should get to the airport earlier once we are allowed to fly again
Once we are all allowed to travel again, travellers may need to allot a few more hours to get through the check-in process, bag drop-off, and sanitation before boarding.
Air India opens bookings for passengers to London, Singapore and US
India's national carrier Air India has opened bookings for those passengers who meet eligibility criteria and wish to travel from India to London, Singapore and select destinations in…
Tourism Authority of Thailand marks 50th Earth Day with five sustainable experiences for armchair travellers
Established in 1970 and now observed by more than one billion people across more than 190 countries, World Earth Day presents an opportunity to demonstrate support for environmental…
Soneva CEO: “We have a strategic competitive advantage”
With the coronavirus wreaking havoc on the global economy, travel has taken a broadside to its fortunes leaving the industry with a catalogue of unanswered questions to about the future. But…
Etihad and Elenium Automation to test airport technology to help identify medically at-risk travellers
Etihad Airways will partner with Australian company Elenium Automation to trial new technology which allows self-service devices at airports to be used to help identify travellers with…
IATA president “We are looking at a devastating net loss of USD39 billion”
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released new data which shows airlines may burn through USD 61 billion of their cash reserves during the second quarter ending 30 June…
ICAO urges more “coordination” between airlines and governments
The ICAO has called on governments across the world to improve the level of coordination with airlines on the current air services updates and flight restrictions currently in action
The…
Flight Centre Travel Group invests in TPConnects to boost customer access to air content
Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) has strengthened its technology roadmap and air content offering to customers by securing an initial investment in TPConnects Technologies. The…
British Airways achieves Guinness World Records title for Sport Relief
British Airways’ week of Sport Relief fundraising events took off by achieving a Guinness World Records title for the ‘Heaviest aircraft pulled over 100 metres’ by a team (mixed), made…
LEVA Mazaya Centre Hotel in Dubai to go dark for Earth Hour
The LEVA Mazaya Centre Hotel will turn off its lights for an hour at 8.30 pm on 28 March in support of Earth Hour to raise awareness about climate change and significance of renewable…
British Airways showcases sustainability to Prince Charles
Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales has toured British Airways’ (BA) engineering base in Cardiff, seeing first-hand the changes, large and small, which the airline is making as it works…
airBaltic pre-order meals up by 50%
In 2019, the number of airBaltic passengers who chose to pre-order their meal from a menu of over 70 different fresh meals, increased by 49.5%, while the popularity of inflight meals…
Travel agents to benefit as Singapore Airlines brings KrisConnect to India
As part of Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) efforts to deliver an enriched experience to customers, a wider range of fares and personalised content will be provided to its travel trade partners…
Qatar Airways volunteers free worldwide air cargo transportation of medical supplies donated to China
Qatar Airways has volunteered free air cargo transportation for medical relief aid organised by Chinese embassies and consulates worldwide to fight the coronavirus emergency. The…
airBaltic’s ancillary service demand grows by 35% in 2019
In 2019, the demand for ancillary services of Latvian airline airBaltic grew by 35%. It is the highest volume in the history of the company. The most popular services were checked…
Leva Hotels to manage two properties in Oman
Leva Hotels & Resorts has signed an agreement with the Golden Group Holding to manage two hotels in Muscat, marking the debut of the Leva brand in Oman. While the 85-room Safeer…
Coronavirus: Trip.com chairman comments on outbreak
In the usually joyous Chinese New Year holiday season of 2020, anxiety was the mood as the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic spread across the nation. Wuhan and various surrounding cities…
Budapest boosts Spanish seats with Wizz Air
Budapest Airport has announced a new route to the Spanish city of Santander with its home-based carrier Wizz Air. Launching the 1,846-kilometre sector with the low-cost carrier (LCC) on…
“I can’t wait to go fly your airplane again”: Boeing 777X completes test flight
The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies yesterday, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787…
Green measures, route expansion and other feathers in Royal Brunei Airlines’ cap
Already flying one of the youngest and eco-friendly fleets in the world, Royal Brunei Airlines has unveiled plans to introduce a host of new eco measures throughout 2020 to ensure the…
9 MICE locations in Spain that will elevate your next event
From vibrant big cities to historically and culturally fascinating towns and countryside, there are a lot of MICE locations in Spain.
Unlucky for some: EVA adds 13th destination to SE Asia network
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air has announced the launch of its new service between Taipei and Phuket.
EVA will be the only airline to offer a non-stop service from Taiwan to Phuket, which will…
Travel tech this week: The first airline ticket on the blockchain and more
This week in the travel tech industry, the first airline ticket through a blockchain has been issued. TripAdvisor has launched self-service advertising and Amadeus for Developers offers…
“Seamless integration”: Vietnam Airlines deepens bonds with travel tech firm
Aviation tech specialists Sabre announced a deeper phase of collaboration with established and long-serving partner Vietnam Airlines, with the two companies signing a new…
Loganair cuts free check-in bag allowance
Loganair is reducing its free hold luggage allowance on basic fares but insists it is the only UK airline to maintain a free checked in bag policy. A revamped fares policy will see the…
Jewel Changi Airport celebrates six months of operations
Jewel Changi Airport has completed six months of operations with an official opening by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on 18 October. The airport continues to welcome as many…
Gulf Airs new Dreamliner in 70th anniversary livery
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, received its seventh Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at Bahrain International Airport in its special 70th anniversary livery which showcases the…
Qatar Airways thinks pink this Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Qatar Airways has joined forces with Hamad International Airport (HIA), Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) and Qatar Duty Free (QDF) to show their united support for Breast Cancer Awareness…
BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines
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,…
SpiceJet eyes USD 10 billion-plus Airbus deal
SpiceJet is weighing an. order for at least 100 Airbus planes as Boeing grapples with the fallout over its grounded 737 MAX. The budget carrier, a major global customer for the MAX, may…
Gulf Air unveils seventh Dreamliner with special livery
On the sidelines of Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa and deputy supreme commander and first deputy Prime Minister’s official visit to the US, Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain,…
IATA calls for revamped Polish aviation policy
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new study showing that a more competitive air transport sector in Poland could generate an additional EUR 3 billion (USD…
How airlines can take customer loyalty to new heights
Loyalty programs have served airlines well for decades. But new technology and a new generation of travellers are changing the rules. Young people have the means and desire to travel…
Airlines which fail to adapt to Generation Z could miss out on “USD 45 billion” by 2030
Airlines that have successfully installed connected cabins have an immediate opportunity to win USD33 billion in market share from competitors. That is the conclusion of new economic…
LEVA Hotels unveils new corporate website
LEVA Hotels & Resorts has launched a new corporate website to leverage its online presence. A carousel of large high-quality images showcasing the brand’s impressive USPs and product…
Vietnam Airlines unveils cash and miles payment method
Vietnam Airlines has announced that from 2 September 2019 passengers can combine cash with Vietnam Airlines Lotusmiles when buying air tickets – the first scheme of its kind in Vietnam.…
Domestic air passenger traffic up 3.15% in July
Domestic airlines flew 1.19 crore passengers in July this year registering a 3.15% growth over the 1.15 crore passengers flown during the same period previous year. Data released by the…
LEVA Hotels launches third party management model
As part of its aggressive expansion strategy, LEVA Hotels & Resorts has rolled out the option of third party management as an alternative to the traditional asset or resource heavy…
AirAsia cuts fees in Malaysia
AirAsia will remove processing fees for Malaysia for bookings made from 1 October to keep air travel affordable for all. Starting with Malaysia, AirAsia will subsequently remove…
Hotel or Airbnb? 10 cities where it’s actually cheaper to book a hotel
Analysis from comparethemarket.com has revealed the average cost of a hotel compared to an Airbnb in 52 major cities around the world.
Park and glide: Air Canada partners with chef Antonio Park
Air Canada announced a partnership with renowned Canadian chef Antonio Park to design destination inspired meals that will be exclusively featured on select Air Canada flights to Asia…
All parts of any AITO holiday are covered – no ifs and no buts, says AITO chairman
The Association of Independent Tour Operators (AITO) is reminding travel agents and consumers to book with AITO operators to guarantee 100% financial security – including cover for…
airBaltic places USD 223.17 million bond issue
Latvian airline airBaltic successfully placed a EUR 200 million (USD 223.17 million) issue 6.75% five-year bond becoming the largest corporate bond issue originating from Latvia. The…
PredictHQ and Amadeus partnership: “Improving event visibility has been a goal of airlines for decades”
Spanish travel tech firm Amadeus and demand intelligence company PredictHQ, joined forces last year but, up until now, they have kept their partnership under wraps. But, now ready to go…
Airbnb makes it easier to look for work-friendly lodgings
Airbnb has added a new feature to make it easier for business travellers to search for work-friendly lodgings that will fit their needs.
Cebu Pacific renews with Navitaire through 2028
Cebu Pacific has renewed its agreement with Navitaire, an Amadeus company. Under the terms of the contract, the airline will use Navitaire’s advanced reservations, ancillary and revenue…
Simple, Agile and Open: Amadeus’ SVP of Airlines R&D opens up about new philosophy
A couple of weeks ago I had the good fortune to be invited to spend a few days in Istanbul, a sultry and seductive city if ever there was one, at the pleasure of airline ‘techsperts’…
ANA first Japanese airline to launch Boeing 777 Freighter
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest and five-star airline for seven consecutive years, is introducing the Boeing 777 Freighter to its fleet to aid with increased cargo…
Airbnb Luxe redefines luxury travel
Airbnb has launched Airbnb Luxe — a new luxury experience that makes personal and bespoke travel more accessible to everyone.
Air France unveils new long-haul travel cabins on Bengaluru and Delhi route
Air France, the French flag carrier, will welcome the revamped travel cabins on board Airbus A330 on the Bengaluru – Paris route effective 18 June and effective 28 June, on the…
Bengaluru airport unveils indoor ambulance service
With an aim to provide top-notch medical emergency response, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) launched an Indoor Ambulance Service at the Kempegowda International Airport,…
After scUber, Uber Air is taking New York skies
Flying ride-hailing cars may no longer be a thing in the future as Uber plans to debut its Uber Air service sooner than later.
Around 60 flights affected by Manila airspace shutdown
The Manila airspace was shut down for 30 minutes yesterday due to a computer glitch, according to Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).
Bangalore Airport lounges to be partially closed starting June
Along with the massive expansion plan of the Kempegowda International Airport (KIAB), parts of the existing domestic and international lounges and transit hotel would undergo renovation and…
Vienna Airport extends pilot training centre to make room for advanced tech
Lufthansa Aviation Training Austria GmbH has announced it will be growing its Vienna training centre yesterday at a ground-breaking ceremony attended by Elisabeth Landrichter, head of the…
Shanghai boon: Finnair joins forces with Juneyao Air
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…
Airbnb-like start-up for business travellers Mint House raises USD 15 million
Start-up Mint House, Airbnb-style for business travellers, raised USD 15 million in Series A funding led by Revolution Ventures.
Loganair responds to TA feedback with rescheduled Aberdeen-Esbjerg service
Scottish regional carrier Loganair has revealed it will be making changes to flights on its Aberdeen to Esbjerg service in a move to improve the schedule on the fledgling route, which is…
“Completely revamped”: Edinburgh hotel set for GBP 5.5m transformation
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre has unveiled a landmark revamp to provide guests with a ‘next generation’ hotel experience.
Gatwick Airport to trial valet parking robots
Gatwick has signed a framework contract with Stanley Robotics and it will be the first UK airport to trial robots that valet park passengers’ cars.
The trial will run from the second…
AirAsia permanently breaks up with Traveloka
AirAsia has permanently withdrawn all of its flights from online travel agent Traveloka after AirAsia’s Indonesia flights disappeared on the platform for the second time in two weeks,…
Travel tech this week: From new airport shuttle, codeshare UPAs to booking platforms
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…
AIME puts luxury MICE in its crosshairs
Asia Pacific Incentives and Meetings Event (AIME), has unveiled some of the big names from the world of luxury travel who will put their unique venues and destinations into the limelight of…
Overcoming the challenges of ‘on-the-go’ waste in airports
Dan Brown, corporate sector director at SWRnewstar discusses some of the waste challenges airports face and more importantly — how to overcome them.
The future of airports: Takeaways from Travel Forum in Hong Kong
The Airport Experience: Key to the Future of Travel Forum organised by Plaza Premium Group, on 21 November, 2018 at Hong Kong Maritime Museum brought together a panel of forward-thinking…
In travel tech this week: THAI, Babbel, Hahn Air and more
Latest technologies are continuously transforming the travel industry. This week, airlines and airports turn to technology to improve their services, a language app that dives into travel,…
X marks the spot: AirAsia X Indonesia is no more
Following the release of its financial results for Q3 of 2018, AirAsia revealed that AirAsia X Indonesia (IAAX) will end its scheduled operations in the New Year to become a non-scheduled…
NDC is like buying a chocolate cake, says Finnair APAC GM
Everybody in the aviation industry is talking about New Distribution Capability (NDC), which has been floating before us since a couple of years now. If you are still struggling to wrap your…
Etihad: Boeing 787 “fast becoming our flagship long-haul aircraft”
Etihad launches new route to Brussels and Kuala Lumpur just in for the holiday season.
Austrian Airlines boosts Vienna-Tokyo connection
Austrian Airlines has announced it will be updating the product in time for Spring 2019.
Forget jetpacks — take to the skies in your own personal air taxi
Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks have signed an agreement to bring the world's first autonomous electric air taxi service to New Zealand.
Bangkok Airways: Talking shop with Thailand’s boutique carrier at 50
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,…
Lufthansa launches daily Munich-Bangkok flight with the high-tech Airbus A350-900
Following the news earlier this week that Lufthansa had invested up to USD 3 billion on the development of its fleet, the German carrier has announced it will be introducing the Airbus…
Collinson sparks loyalty through airport digital-commerce platform
Loyalty and benefits company Collinson has invested in Grab, an airport e-commerce platform that simplifies mobile ordering of airport necessities.
Taiwan’s first independent airline celebrates 50 years
Evergreen Group, the parent company of Taiwan’s independent airline EVA Air and a leader in marine transportation, celebrated its 50th anniversary on 1 September.
Tech and personalisation will be key for APAC airline growth: Sabre
Sabre Corporation has surveyed 30 APAC airlines, and the results show that carriers are revaluating their strategic focus as they think about new ways to generate revenue and increase yield.…
JAL and China Eastern sign deal to elevate alliance
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…
DoubleTree makes fairytale debut in Carcassonne, France
France’s medieval city of Carcassonne has welcomed the country’s first DoubleTree by Hilton, joining nine other Hilton properties in the country.
Oman Air launches Casablanca flight as part of African network update
Following the recent celebration of its first year operating out of Manchester Airport, in the UK, Oman Air has announced it will be appraising the current make up of its service network in…
Robots to take over our airports by 2030
Robots are set to replace the current airport staff and our air travel may soon be devoid of human contact.
AccorHotels APAC chairman: “Accor has had its eye on China for a long time”
Last week I brought to you the first part of my fascinating interview with Accor’s CEO for Asia-Pacific, Michael Issenberg, where he and I discussed the strategy behind the company's recent…
Airbnb suffers blow in APAC with new legal rulings
Airbnb has said that new legislation in Asia and the Pacific "stinks". Japan, Thailand, and Australia recently released new regulations that will affect the company’s listings.
Japan…
Air Charter Service targets “one million millionaires” with China expansion
British-based chartered aircraft providers Air Charter Service (ACS) has revealed it will be developing its Chinese operations by upgrading to larger offices in Beijing.
The move to…
LATAM Airlines regains strength, adopts Amadeus Altéa technology
Latam Airlines Group, a Chilean airline holding company, has adopted the Amadeus Altéa Departure Control Flight Management solution, to optimise fuel consumption and operational efficiency.
Airbnb’s pursuit to restore Puerto Rico’s tourism business after Hurricane Maria
Airbnb’s Brian Chesky and Puerto Rico governor Ricardo Rosselló have announced a new partnership to drive tourism and support the island as it builds back after Hurricane Maria.
Gulf Air’s new 787-9 Dreamliner operates regional routes before taking on Bahrain – London
Gulf Air has announced it will launch its newly delivered Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its Jeddah route and a number of other regional services, in order to put the aircraft through its paces…
App wars: Klook vs. Viator vs. Airbnb – who offers the best tour-booking experience?
With Klook, the new kid on the tour-booking block, raising 60 million USD in funding at the end of 2017 , the popular Hong Kong based company has started making waves beyond Asia, and into…
Qatar Airways announces investment in JetSuite, Inc.
The national airline of the State of Qatar and one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, Qatar Airways, announced today its minority stake in JetSuite, Inc., a U.S. private aviation…
7 tips for building a successful mobile booking app for OTAs, airlines and hotels
Travel customer expectations have changed significantly over the last several years. As with other consumer-focused industries, near universal smartphone and tablet adoption has affected…
SimpliFlying launches airline crisis command centre as subscription service
The 21st century and the rise of the internet and social media has made the world more connected, and, on many occasions, a lot more judgemental. Whereas it once took a natural disaster to…
AirAsia takes off to Silicon Valley to find best start-ups in the world
AirAsia is making its way into US Silicon Valley in search of the best start-ups in the travel industry.
Which carrier has Oman Air just signed its second Thai codeshare with?
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…
Aegean announces US$5bn deal with Airbus – the largest private investment in Greek history
Following a solid opening to 2018, which saw Aegean Airways report a 12% growth in January and February's passenger numbers to 1.5 million, Greece’s largest airline has announced more good…
Are we there yet? The best airlines for flying with your family
Qatar Airlines announced the launch of their new children focused Oryx Kids Club conference earlier this week, featuring appearances from the club mascots ‘Orry’ and ‘Orah’ the Oryx (main…
Airbnb reveals major platform updates with roadmap to 2028
Airbnb unveils a new roadmap for its core home business, designed to bring transformative benefits to every type of traveller.
Conrad Centennial Singapore revamps design to stay relevant and competitive
Conrad Centennial Singapore by Hilton unveils the much-awaited completion of its rejuvenation project and new ballroom - The Pavilion.
Kansai Airports trial SITA robot KATE to slash queues and reduce wait time
Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), is working with SITA on a trial of KATE – SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk. KATE…
Demystifying air travel with Mystifly
Mystifly has become the definitive anywhere-to-anywhere B2B global airfare marketplace.
Emirates US$16 billion deal saves the Airbus A380
Contrary to recent reports on the future of the Airbus A380 - Emirates has announced a US$ 16 billion (AED 58.7 billion) deal for 36 additional Airbus A380 aircraft, with 20 firm orders and…
Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados reveals multi-million dollar transformation
The Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados has put finishing touches on an exciting renovation, revealing significant enhancements designed for its guests.
Expedia and ARC reveal best times to book air travel for 2018
Expedia group and Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) have released the findings from the fourth annual Air Travel Outlook Report. A hallmark collaboration between two leaders in air…
Does China Airlines really deserve fifth award as best Airline in north Asia?
It should come as no great surprise that China Airlines that has once again received the nod for best Airline in north Asia by U.S. travel magazine, Global Traveler. Its fifth award in as…
Air New Zealand trial ‘babel’ tech with Google Pixel Buds
Air New Zealand is turning to technology to tackle the language barriers that often arise during travel. The airline is one of the first corporates globally to trial a customer service use…
Watch out ANZ, Singapore Airlines and Cathay — Hainan Airlines is coming for you
Hainan Airlines has launched a non-stop service between Shenzhen, China and Cairns, Australia. The maiden flight of Hainan Airlines HU745, took off from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport…
Expedia and ARC bust the “last minute myth” and the truth about airfare savings in 2018
Expedia and ARC have released the findings of the fourth annual ARC Air Travel Outlook Report, a significant collaboration between two leaders in air travel. The report also features…
Fiji Airways and Travelport unite to satisfy demands vital to APAC travellers
Travelport have announced the signing of an agreement with South Pacific airline, Fiji Airways. With this agreement, Travelport will provide the airline with a mobile application powered by…
South Pacific Cruise Alliance appoint new chairman
The South Pacific Cruise Alliance has announced the election of its new chairman, David Vaeafe, from American Samoa.
Sri Lankan airlines to launch social media competition at WTM
SriLankan Airlines is offering a travel agent the chance to win a pair of Economy Class tickets from the UK to Sri Lanka at this year’s World Travel Market.
To enter the competition,…
Mercure elevates midscale sector in the Maldives
AccorHotels has unveiled plans for a new midscale Mercure resort in the Maldives, which will include several facilities that are more usually associated with the luxury sector.
Located in…
Las Vegas Welcomes Top Airline Executives During 2017 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit
LAS VEGAS -- More than 350 airline and airport executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 22nd Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit Aug. 26 – 29, 2017, at…
Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi
Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the…
Delta is first U.S. airline to offer video chat with Reservations team
By Kathryn Steele • posted Aug. 22, 2017 9:00 am
DCA pilot project gives customers another channel of choice to connect with Delta for assistance
WASHINGTON — …
ANALYSIS: How Boeing is approaching the future of pilotless airliners
August 21, 2017
Source: Flightglobal.com
By: Stephen Trimble, Washington DC
Sometime next year Mike Sinnett, Boeing’s vice-president of product development, will…
Cathay Dragon pens major deal to revamp fleet
Cathay Dragon, the Hong Kong-based airline formerly known as Dragonair, has signed a major agreement to modernise and expand its fleet.
The carrier has signed a memorandum of…
Thailand develops multiple international air hubs
Thailand is strengthening its status as a global air hub with the addition of new international flights connecting different parts of the country with the rest of the world.
The new…
Q&A: Sarah Clayton-Turner, Chair, AWTE
Have you settled into your new role as Chair at AWTE; what does it involve?
I’ve been in the new role at AWTE for three months, so I think it’s fair to say I’m feeling more settled in…
EVA cancels flights due to cabin crew shortage
EVA Air was forced to cancel dozens of flights on Sunday, when more than 500 flight attendants asked for the day off.
The unusual manpower crunch occurred a day after Typhoon Nesat…
Rock and Brews at Los Angeles International Airport Named Airport “Bar Of The Year”
Airport Restaurant and Retail Pioneer Crews Takes Restaurant Concept. Co-Founded by KISS Front Men Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to New Heights. LOS ANGELES, CALIF. – Rock & Brews, the…
Affordable fares drive Asian air traffic
Asia's airlines carried a combined total of 155 million international passengers in the first half of 2017, 5.5% more than the same period last year.
This is according to the latest…
Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines boosts fleet
Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s national carrier, China Airlines, has placed an order for six new aircraft.
The new ATR 72-600 are valued at US$160 million and…
easyJet set to fly from Southampton Airport for the first time
easyJet has announced it is to start flying from a new UK airport with a new route from Southampton to Geneva.
It will be the first time the airline has operated from the South Coast…
EVA to retire Boeing 747s in August
EVA Air's last Boeing 747 aircraft will be retired in August.
The 372-seat, three-class aircraft is the largest passenger jet in EVA's fleet, but these aging jets are gradually being…
Airport rail link set for Bengaluru
The southern city of Bengaluru could soon be more accessible after it was revealed that plans are being considered for a new airport rail link.
With traffic at the city's Kempegowda…
Vietnam’s Jetstar Pacific starts fleet revamp
Jetstar Pacific, the Vietnamese low-cost carrier, has started renewing its fleet.
The airline recently took delivery of the first of 10 brand new Airbus A320 aircraft, as part of its…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
Q&A – Hisham Mahmoud – Bright Chairman
What is Bright about and how did it start?
The Bright idea was conceived at a conference in Spain 15 years ago. Four suppliers were sitting around the hotel lounge talking about how cost…
Chicago welcomes EVA’s Hello Kitty jet
Passengers flying between Taipei and Chicago will now be able to travel on EVA Air’s Hello Kitty aircraft.
The airline's "Hello Kitty Shining Star Jet" - a Boeing 777-300ER painted with…
AirAsia to launch Chinese airline
AirAsia has signed an agreement for its most ambitious venture to date: a low-cost carrier based in mainland China.
The Malaysian company has penned a memorandum of understanding (MoU)…
Another ‘First’ for Pullman Bangkok King Power: The Revamp of the World’s First Pullman
Nine years after opening its doors on 15 October 2007, Pullman Bangkok King Power – the world's first Pullman – has completed a transformative renovation project that “embodies the trend…
Airport Restaurant Month’s New Dishes Greet Travelers with a Unique Culinary Experience
Now arriving – Airport Restaurant Month this May at more than 50 airports across North America. Book your ticket, head to the airport and pull up a chair to savor this innovative culinary…
BCD Travel, Amadeus and AirPlus work together to revolutionize Daimler’s corporate travel process
Daimler’s Global Travel Management group asked its travel and technology supplier partners to completely rethink and simplify the whole corporate travel process. In response, those partners…
Airport transfer fees outstripping airfares
Passengers are shelling out more for airport transfers than flights to over a third of European destinations.
Some of the holiday hotspots that carry the heaviest transfer charge – a…
China Airlines joins cartoon club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian airline to unveil a cartoon-themed aircraft livery.
The Taiwanese national carrier revealed its "Buddy Bears" paintwork, which will feature…
UAE airports forecast 6.3% passenger growth in 2017 despite headwinds
Despite sluggish global economic growth, low oil prices, ‘Trumponomics’ and Brexit, the UAE will lead Middle East passenger growth in 2017 with an annual increase of more than 6.3%,…
Sabre revamps business travel solution
Sabre has launched a new version of its corporate travel booking tool, GetThere.
Following feedback from business travellers, Sabre has now introduced a range of new features, which…
Dubai Airports launches blog to help passengers get the most from their holiday
Reflecting its goal to inform, engage and inspire passengers, Dubai Airports has launched Connect – a consumer blog for travellers and aviation fans – in addition to completing a major…
Riga Airport to offer 89 flight destinations this summer
The summer flight season has begun, and this year 89 destinations will be available to passengers travelling from Riga International Airport.
In addition to the existing routes,…
Shanghai airport to emerge from major facelift
Shanghai's Hongqiao International Airport will reveal the results of a major facelift on Sunday, when its newly-revamped Terminal 1 reopens to the public.
The renovation project got…
Fiji Airways takes off with record profit
Fiji Airways achieved its largest ever pre-tax profit last year, as the company reaped the rewards of its modernisation plan.
The group generated a total of FJ$84.5 million (US$40.3m)…
Airbnb and Bermuda sign tourism agreement
The Bermuda Tourism Authority and Airbnb have signed a major agreement that will help to promote Bermuda as a world-class destination for leisure, group travel and tourism investment.…
EVA’s latest cartoon jet takes off
EVA Air has unveiled the latest themed aircraft in its partnership with Japanese cartoon creator Sanrio.
Following the previous roll-out of EVA's Hello Kitty jets, the Taiwanese carrier…
Amadeus invests in airfare locking tool
Amadeus has invested in a tool that allows bookers to lock in the price of their flight prior to purchase.
A common complaint of travellers is that the price of their desired flight…
Taipei’s airport rail link finally opens
The rail link between downtown Taipei and Taoyuan International Airport officially opens tomorrow (2 March 2017), more than a decade after construction started.
The new Airport MRT…
Brain Waves: Room service robots, airport jackets, and more…
Singapore hotel employs room service robot
The M Social Singapore hotel has started employing a robot to deliver room service to its guests. Developed by Savioke, the robot can navigate…
AirAsia reveals first ever US destination
Just weeks after it received permission to launch flights to the US, AirAsia has confirmed the details of its first ever route to the country.
On 28 June 2017, the group's long-haul…
Asian air route updates: Uzbekistan Airways, Jetstar, Tibet Airlines and more
New link between biggest cities in Uzbekistan and Pakistan
Where? Tashkent (Uzbekistan) to Lahore (Pakistan)
When? Twice a week, effective immediately
Who? Uzbekistan Airways
Why?…
Face-to-Face: Oranit Beithalahmy, EL Al Israel Airlines
What initiatives do you have in place to educate British travel agents on the benefits of booking with El Al airlines?
We have numerous activities in place to raise awareness about…
The Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race travels 1,000 miles to Fairbanks, Alaska
The 34th Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race began February 4, 2017 in Whitehorse, Yukon Territory, Canada and will finish on the frozen Chena River in downtown Fairbanks, Alaska. Dog…
Business leaders plan revamp of Iran’s hospitality industry
In the run-up to the first Iran Hotel and Tourism Investment Conference (IHTIC) in Tehran, organiser, Bench Events, has praised Iran’s commitment to boost economic growth and transform the…
Nepal prepares airports for natural disasters
Nepal has moved to improve the preparedness of the country's airports to respond to natural disasters.
Representatives from the Home Ministry, army, airport authorities and…
Philippine Airlines sheds seats to capture premium market
Philippine Airlines will remove more than 100 seats from some of its aircraft in a bid to woo more premium passengers.
Eight of the national carrier's 414-seat Airbus A330-300s will be…
Iran makes history with first new aircraft
The long-overdue modernisation of Iran's commercial air fleet is now underway, following the delivery of a brand new Airbus aircraft to national carrier, Iran Air.
Iran has moved…
Princess Cruises revamps youth centres with Discovery at Sea
Princess Cruises has announced that its onboard children’s clubs are being redesigned. As well as a refreshed look, the centres will include new experiences and games for children to learn…
Air India slams punctuality report
Air India says it “strongly” contests an industry report that named it one of the world's least punctual airlines.
The study by aviation analysts FlightStats found that passengers…
Brain Waves: EVA’s robots, smart audio guides, free in-flight chat and more…
EVA employs robots to help passengers
EVA Air has employed two robots to greet and serve to passengers at Taipei’s two airports, Taoyuan and Songshan. The robots, named Pepper, will be on…
Taipei’s new airport rail to check-in passengers
Passengers travelling on the new airport rail link to Taoyuan International Airport will be able to check-in at the railway station in downtown Taipei, it has been confirmed.
The…
Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running
AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…
EVA agrees to help boost Thai tourism industry
EVA Air has signed an agreement to help increase the number of North American visitor arrivals to Thailand.
The Taiwanese carrier has penned a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with…
Qatar Airways introduces new premium amenity kits
Qatar Airways has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with premium purveyors BRICS and Castello Monte Vibiano Vecchio to elevate the airline’s premium cabin experience.
BRICS,…
Air India communications go global with SITA
Air India has introduced a new communications solution that will link its global airport teams.
Using SITA Connect, the national carrier will be able to link its central hubs in Delhi…
easyJet adds three new routes from Manchester Airport
EasyJet has announced it will launch three new routes from Manchester Airport taking the number of destinations offered from the airport to 50.
On sale today, the routes will be bookable…
Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Tbilisi
Qatar Airways this weekend celebrated the launch of new direct flights from Doha to Tbilisi, increasing travel options to and from Georgia, while enhancing overall journey times.
Qatar…
Eurowings agrees to lease Air Berlin aircraft
German airline Eurowings has agreed to take on 33 Air Berlin aircraft under a comprehensive wet lease agreement.
The Airbus A319 and A320 jets will be leased to on competitive terms,…
ANA starts to revamp short-haul fleet
Japan's ANA has started to upgrade its short- and medium-haul fleet, with the arrival of its first Airbus A320neo aircraft.
The airline becomes the first in Japan to operate the new…
Qatar Airways launches Seychelles service
Qatar Airways has rounded off its 2016 global route expansion on a high note with the launch of daily flights to the idyllic islands of the Seychelles – the 14th new destination on the…
Qatar Airways confirms Doha-Dublin service
Qatar Airways has announced that it will offer daily non-stop flights between Dublin and Doha commencing 12 June 2017.
Operated by a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the new service will allow…
Funway Holidays revamps dedicated agent website
The new look website (www.funway4agents.co.uk) includes a number of changes and additions to the site, with information on a large number of destinations, holiday types, partners and access…
Abu Dhabi appoints new heads of airport and tourism entities
Abu Dhabi has revamped the boards of two key state-owned entities, Abu Dhabi Airports and the Tourism Development Investment Company (TDIC), appointing a new head for each.
Awaidha…
Air India gets connected to Taiwan
Air India has entered a new partnership that will provide its passengers with one-stop connections to Taipei.
Under the new codeshare agreement with EVA Air, which gets underway on 1…
Cathay Pacific unveils revamped Heathrow lounge
Cathay Pacific today unveiled its revamped First and Business Class Lounge at London Heathrow Airport.
The facility, which is located at Terminal 3, has now soft-opened following an…
Vietnam Airlines welcomes 10th Dreamliner
Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the delivery of its 10th Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The new long-haul jet touched down in Hanoi last week and will initially be deployed on the airline's…
EVA unveils cracking new cartoon jet
EVA Air has expanded its partnership with Sanrio, the Japanese cartoon creator, with the launch of a new Gudetama-themed aircraft.
The colourful aircraft features both an exterior livery…
Manila Airport takes off with major tech upgrade
Passengers at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) will soon be able to get to the gate faster following the introduction of a series of new high-tech systems.
Manila…
Nevada: Winter Preview
Nevada is the most mountainous state in the contiguous United States which means winter rings plenty of snowcapped peaks, seemingly endless backcountry powder and cozy après ski experiences.…
JA to revamp iconic Hatta Fort property
JA Hatta Fort Hotel, the exclusive mountain retreat owned by Dubai-based, international hospitality company, JA Resorts & Hotels is being upgraded to meet the high international…
EVA adds sixth US destination
Taiwan’s EVA Air has continued to expand its presence in the US with the launch of flights to Chicago, its sixth destination in the country.
The new service took off for the first time on…
Turkish Airlines launches ‘magical’ in-flight video
Turkish Airlines has produced a new inflight safety video featuring filmmaker and social media phenomenon Zach King.
The main purpose of the video, which uses the power of magic, is…
“Disruptive” airline chiefs warn against protectionism
The CEOs of two of the world’s so-called “disruptive” airlines, AirAsia and Qatar Airways, have urged the world’s governments to continue along the road towards liberalization, and not…
Manchester Airport targets Chinese flyers with social media campaign
Due to the success of Manchester Airport’s new direct flight to Beijing with Hainan Airlines, Weibo and WeChat, the Chinese equivalents of Twitter and Whatsapp, have been developed by the…
Smart tech elevates guest experience at Conrad Makkah
Smart technology is redefining the way hotels in Saudi Arabia can enable customised, one-of-a-kind experiences for their guests who expect to connect to everything all the time wherever they…
Qatar Airways hosts 25th annual IAAIA conference
Qatar Airways was the official host of the 25th annual International Association of Airline Internal Auditors (IAAIA) conference, which took place in Doha last week.
The audit conference,…
Qatar Airways launches daily flights to Seychelles
Qatar Airways will provide travellers with greater access to the idyllic white sand beaches and turquoise waters of the Seychelles with daily flights from Doha starting on 12 December 2016.…
Shanghai’s Juneyao Air joins Star Alliance
Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier.
Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…
Europe’s airberlin reveals plan to restructure business
Airberlin, the European carrier in which Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has a 29.2% stake, has unveiled a far-reaching restructuring of its business, which will see the company concentrate its…
airberlin confirms major restructuring plan
airberlin has unveiled a far-reaching restructuring of its business, which will see the company concentrate its core operations as a dedicated, focused network carrier serving…
Air Canada expands Asia’s links with Vancouver
With its location on the Pacific Rim, Vancouver is already one of the best connected long-haul destinations from Asia.
And these links will be strengthened even further next year when…
Oman Air reveals expansion and development plans
Oman Air’s Chief Executive Officer Paul Gregorowitsch has delivered a key report on the airline’s progress and plans for continued expansion.
In a press conference, he outlined the…
Emirates revamps corporate loyalty programme
Emirates has revamped its corporate loyalty programme, Emirates Business Rewards, to provide greater value and added features for customers. The new programme has been simplified and made…
Etihad Airways present VR movie at Zurich Film Festival
Visitors to this year’s Zurich Film Festival (22 September to 2 October), visitors will be able to experience Etihad Airways’ 360-degree virtual reality movie featuring Academy Award winning…
Qatar Airways ‘best for business’ say luxury travellers
Qatar Airways has once again been recognised as one of the leading airlines in the world in the recent Condé Nast Traveller ‘Readers Travel Awards’ held in London.
The airline was awarded…
Oman Air unveils Media Box e-paper service
Oman Air has introduced the Media Box digital news concept at its revamped premium lounges at Muscat International
Media Box is a comprehensive e-paper media library service developed by…
Four Seasons Sydney to revamp high-rise club
Four Seasons Hotel Sydney has unveiled plans to renovate of its Executive Club, the 32nd floor lounge that overlooks Sydney Harbour.
The venue will close on 25 September to undertake the…
SWISS showcases new Bombardier aircraft
Barely a month after it entered service, SWISS has presented its latest acquisition, the world’s newest passenger airliner, to the Hungarian and international media in Budapest.
The…
Qatar Airways boosts frequencies to Riyadh
Qatar Airways will operate 20 flights per week to and from Riyadh starting 1 September 2016, increasing its services by more than 40%.
Passengers travelling into and out of Saudi Arabia…
Air New Zealand to increase long-haul premium seating
Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft.
Under the new plan, which the airline said was…
China’s Capital Airlines to fly to North America
Capital Airlines, HNA Group's Beijing-based carrier, has announced plans to start flying to North America for the first time.
On 30 December 2016, the airline will commence services…
Qatar Airways rebrands cabin crew recognition programme
The Qatar Airways customer experience team has rebranded its cabin crew recognition programme as ‘Kafou’, which means ‘job well done’.
It has also factored colleague feedback into the…
Fairfly launches innovative travel management technology
FairFly has launched its full airfare tracking and rebooking system for enterprises and travel management companies (TMCs).
Airfare is extremely volatile and the price for a single…
Silversea unveils plans for US$170m fleet revamp
Luxury cruise line Silversea has announced plans to undertake the biggest fleet-wide refurbishment in its history.
Under the US$170 million project, the Silver Whisper cruise ship,…
EVA boosts Singapore route ahead of schedule
EVA Air has brought forward the date of its planned increase in services between Taipei and Singapore.
The Taiwanese carrier had initially intended to move to two daily flights on 10…
Qatar Airways to add extra Muscat flight
From 1 August 2016, Qatar Airways will expand its Muscat services from four to five flights daily taking the total count to 35 flights weekly.
“Both Doha and Muscat are popular cities…
Gulf Air in B/E Aerospace seating deal
Gulf Air has appointed B/E Aerospace to supply the business class seating for its Boeing 787 aircraft.
B/E Aerospace, the world's leading manufacturer of aircraft cabin interior…
Turkish Airlines named ‘Europe’s Best Airline’ for 6th year running
Turkish Airlines has been name ‘Europe’s Best Airline” for the sixth consecutive year in the 2016 Skytrax World Airlines Awards.
The carrier, which currently flies to 290 destinations…
Gulf Air selects Thales AVANT IFE
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has selected the Thales AVANT In-Flight Entertainment (IFE) system for the airline's 39 new aircraft orders of B787-900, A320 NEO…
Qatar Airways Group announces QAR3bn profit
Qatar Airways Group has announced a QAR 3 billion operating profit for the fiscal year 2016 - nearly three times greater than fiscal 2015 profit of 1.1 billion QAR.
This resulted in…
Face to face: Karen Bevans, director of Tourism at the Belize Tourism Board
Why is the UK an important market for Belize?
The UK is the fastest growing and the largest market in Europe for Belize (+11.9%), holding an impressive 31% market share, so it goes…
Qatar Airways celebrates capacity increases
Qatar Airways has celebrated capacity increases across its global network as three of the airline’s destinations received upgraded aircraft commencing 1 July, the same day the airline…
AirAsia unveils AirMosphere.net for travel lovers
AirAsia, which flies to numerous destinations across India, has unveiled a new website, AirMosphere.net, designed to help lovers of travel share the travel information they have collected…
Qatar Airways touches down in Marrakech
Qatar Airways added Marrakech to its global route map on Friday, with the airline’s inaugural flight landing at Marrakech Menara Airport on 1 July.
On board flight QR1395 was a Qatar…
Muscat welcomes first AirAsia X flight
Thailand’s AirAsia X has launched services from Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport to Muscat International.
The direct three times weekly service started on 28 June and operates on Tuesday,…
Hilton London Hyde Park to take wraps off £5.4m revamp
Hilton London Hyde Park is set to take the wraps off its £5.4 million refurbishment in the coming weeks.
The project has seen a full revamp of meeting space, common areas and guest…
Air Tahiti Nui overhauls technology with Amadeus
Air Tahiti Nui has decided to completely overhaul its IT and operating systems, with the signing of a major new agreement with Amadeus.
The new partnership will see the French…
AirAsia embarks on unilateral airport rebranding
AirAsia has decided to launch its own campaign to rebrand KLIA2, without the backing of the airport's operator.
The low-cost carrier, which is by far the largest airline based at KLIA2,…
JAL flies revamped B777 to Southeast Asia
Passengers on Japan Airlines' flights to Bangkok and Singapore will soon be able to experience the carrier's newest cabin products, following the deployment of an upgraded Boeing 777…
EVA adds more flights to Australia
Taiwan's EVA Air will expand its Australian operations later this year with the launch of additional flights to Brisbane.
Effective 4 October 2016, the airline will add three more…
SriLankan expands route map with Qatar Airways
SriLankan Airlines has expanded its codeshare partnership with Qatar Airways, offering passengers a series of new one-stop connections from Colombo to destinations in Europe, Africa, the…
United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul
United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…
Flybe introduces revamped on-board menu
Flybe has launched its new onboard menu, which it claims offers the largest selection of on-board refreshments of any European airline, with more than 100 products stocked.
The…
Air India to add 57 more planes
Air India will add 57 planes to its fleet in the coming years, it has been revealed.
The Hindustan Times reports that the bulk of the airline’s new aircraft will be single-aisle…
Honeywell to showcase concept of connected airport
Honeywell will present its vision of the Connected Airport at forthcoming Airport Show 2016 being held from 9-11 May 2016.
On the heels of Dubai Airports’ recent announcement of…
Garuda Indonesia revamps UK-Asia connections
With special promotional return fares from just £459 and same-day connections to the UK via Singapore, Garuda Indonesia is making travel to and from Bali simpler for British travellers.…
Holiday Inn Express Gatwick shows off revamp
Holiday Inn Express London Gatwick – Crawley has completed its £500,000 makeover. The six-month renovation project included 73 of the hotel’s spacious bedrooms and the conference room.…
Qatar Airways increases capacity to Salalah
Qatar Airways recently announced its intent to add an additional 10 flights per week from Doha to Salalah.
The additional flights are to meet the demand of the Khareef season which…
Airbnb makes global push with new app and guidebooks
Airbnb has embarked on a new global campaign aimed at enticing travellers to "live like a local".
Along with the new brand campaign, which launches this week, the accommodation…
Riyadh welcomes Air Arabia Jordan’s inaugural flight
Riyadh recently welcomed Air Arabia Jordan’s first flight from Amman.
The new destination joins Dammam, Medina and Jeddah as Saudi Arabian cities served by direct Air Arabia Jordan…
Airbnb partners with Times Group to expand in India
Airbnb has announced a strategic partnership with the Times Group to focus on developing its Indian market.
The Times of India reports that the Times Group will now help Airbnb create…
Air France to upgrade A330 cabins
Air France has revealed the next phase of its long-haul cabin improvement programme, with the revamp of its Airbus A330 fleet.
The airline's entire fleet of A330-200 aircraft will be…
Air Arabia Jordan launches flights to Riyadh
Air Arabia Jordan has announced the launch of a new route from Amman to Riyadh effective 14 April 2016.
Flights will be operational three times weekly. This will be Air Arabia…
Malaysia Airlines launches new A330 business class seat
Malaysia Airlines has unveiled the first Airbus A330-300 aircraft fitted with its new business class seats.
The aircraft, which entered service on the Kuala Lumpur-Sydney route on 23…
Qatar Airways adds Krabi and Chiang Mai in major expansion
Qatar Airways will start flying to the Thai tourist hubs of Krabi and Chiang Mai this year, as part of a major network expansion that will see it launch 14 new global destinations.…
Brown’s Hotel shows off revamped Kipling suite
Brown’s Hotel in London, a Rocco Forte Hotel, has opened the doors of its re-designed Kipling Suite following a three-month renovation, led by Olga Polizzi, the group’s Director of Design.…
DestinationElite revamps website and online reservations
DestinationElite, the online showcase of high-end travel experiences, has unveiled a new website that offers real-time bookings for its collection of hotels and resorts.
The company…
Air India offers passengers paid seat selection
Air India has introduced the facility of advance seat selection in economy class on its long haul US-bound flights.
The available seats are identified by specific criteria including…
EVA launches fifth European route
EVA Air has launched a new direct flight to Istanbul, marking the airline's fifth destination in Europe.
The new long-haul service took off for the first time on 5 March 2016 and will…
Malaysia Airlines ditches Boeing 777s in fleet overhaul
Malaysia Airlines has retired its entire fleet of Boeing 777 aircraft as part of its ongoing restructuring plan.
Providing an update on its turnaround efforts, the national carrier…
Passenger jet’s landing gear collapses at Mumbai airport
The landing gear of Jet Airways plane collapsed when it touched down at Mumbai Airport on Thursday evening.
All 120 passengers and eight crew members onboard the Delhi-Mumbai flight…
Malaysia Airlines embarks on new era with Emirates
Malaysia Airlines has turned over a new page in its history with the launch of a major codeshare partnership with Emirates.
Through an extensive codeshare agreement, the Kuala…
American Airlines unveils new “Flagship” airport lounge and dining concepts
American Airlines has unveiled a major new initiative to revamp its airport lounges, including a new high-end dining concept.
As part of a multi-million dollar project, American will…
Philippine Airlines selects A350 for long-haul future
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the Airbus A350 aircraft as the future of its long-haul fleet.
In a deal signed at the Singapore Airshow, the national carrier agreed to acquire…
Air Canada signs major deal for Bombardier’s CSeries
Air Canada has selected the new Bombardier CSeries to revamp its short-haul fleet.
Canada's national carrier has agreed to purchase up to 75 CS300s from Canadian planemaker…
BA revamps Boeing 747s
British Airways has started revamping its fleet of Boeing 747 aircraft.
The airline has earmarked a total of 18 B747-400s for an interior makeover, with six having already been…
Aberdeen Airport to receive £20m overhaul
Aberdeen International Airport has revealed details of what will be the single largest investment in the airport since the current terminal opened its doors in 1977.
A total of £20…
Amadeus完成8.3亿美元对Navitaire的收购
近日，Amadeus正式从Accenture手中完成了8.3亿美元对Navitaire的收购。
Amadeus于去年7月宣布，将以8.3亿美元收购低成本航空公司技术供应商Navitaire。Amadeus的总裁兼CEO Luis…
Amadeus completes US$830m Navitaire acquisition
Amadeus has completed the US$830 million acquisition of Navitaire from Accenture.
The deal, which was first announced in July 2015, represents a major step in Amadeus' efforts to…
Air France flies new cabins to Narita
Air France has started offering its latest cabin products to passengers on its Paris-Tokyo Narita route.
A revamped Boeing 777 aircraft will be deployed on the route featuring all…
Qatar Airways to fly to Armenia
Qatar Airways has revealed that it will launch flights to Armenia.
Commencing on 15 May 2016, the airline will operate four weekly flights to the country's capital, Yerevan, direct…
Emirates to go double-daily to Geneva
Emirates has announced it will add a second daily service to its Geneva route starting 1 June.
The flight will double capacity on the route and represents an overall increase in…
Qantas retains “safest airline” title
Qantas has been named as the world's safest airline for the third year in a row.
In its latest annual report, AirlineRatings.com, which monitors the safety records of 407 carriers,…
NASA research could save airlines billions
Research into new environmentally-friendly technologies could save airlines hundreds of billions of dollars, NASA has said.
The US space agency recently completed a six year study, called…
Face-to-face: Evaneos Travel CEO and co-founder Eric La Bonnardière
How does Evaneos Travel tap into the global trend for 'DIY' holidays?
In terms of our position within the marketplace of ‘DIY’ holidays, Evaneos Travel focuses primarily on the…
Jet Airways CEO to head up Alitalia
Cramer Ball, the current CEO of India's Jet Airways, will take up the same position with Alitalia next year.
Following a shareholder meeting this week, the Alitalia board officially…
Jet Airways unveils new Apple Watch app
Jet Airways has unveiled a new version of its app for the Apple Watch.
The app will offer real time information on the status of every flight in Jet's network, plus alerts for…
EVA adds more Singapore flights
Taiwan's EVA Air will increase the number of flights it operates to Singapore next year.
Effective 31 March 2016, the airline will add two more weekly services to its Taipei-Singapore…
Chennai Airport closed until Sunday
Chennai Airport will remain closed until Sunday 6 December, following the floods that have inundated the Indian city this week.
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) confirmed the…
Star Alliance revamps web offerings
Airline organisation Star Alliance has redesigned its website to offer a fresh, modern look and user friendly experience across both desktop and mobile devices, complementing the individual…
Fairmont St Andrews to undertake major refurbishment
Fairmont St Andrews, the five-star hotel at the ‘Home of Golf’, will undertake a multi-million pound interior refurbishment programme over the next 18 months.
The capital investment…
Swiss TAs host in Abu Dhabi by Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways recently played host to more than 200 leading travel industry representatives from Switzerland.
The travel trade delegation gathered in Abu Dhabi for the annual SRV…
Middle East has US$647 million mid-to-large sized private aircraft
Recent research reports from Global Jet Capital suggest that there are around 62 aircraft of large-cabin, long-range private jets for sale in the Middle East, with a combined…
Airbnb’s market share surges in London
Airbnb continues to gain market share in London and the South-East, according to a new report published by STR Global.
“Across Europe, alternative accommodations are not a new…
Gary Rhodes to create lounge meals for Malaysia Airlines
British celebrity chef Gary Rhodes will create dishes for passengers in Malaysia Airlines' Platinum Lounge at Kuala Lumpur International Airport this month.
The airline, along with…
Jet Airways adopts SITA’s fare technology
In a bid to stay competitive, Jet Airways has renewed its contract with SITA for Airfare Insight to enable the airline to control its pricing.
As part of the agreement, the software,…
Face-to-face: Phil Evans, MD of Cruise Nation
Recent ABTA research found a quarter of Brits have been on a cruise holiday while 40% have not, but are interested in booking one. How do these findings tally with booking trends identified…
UK-based ‘halal-friendly’ airline launches funding campaign
UK carrier Firnas Airways has launched a Gulf funding campaign in a bid to raise the US$50 million it requires for expansion.
The airline’s founder and CEO, British entrepreneur Kazi…
AirAsia X launches KL-Sapporo
AirAsia X has launched its inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Sapporo.
The new route commenced on Friday 2 October 2015 and will now operate four times a week.
Flights depart…
Thai AirAsia X embarks on Chinese expansion strategy
AirAsia has launched a new service connecting two of Asia's largest and most popular cities - Bangkok and Shanghai.
Thai AirAsia X, the group's Bangkok-based long-haul airline, commenced…
Cathay Pacific revamps FFP
Cathay Pacific has announced a series of changes to its frequent flyer programme.
In an effort to reflect the "many ultra-long and ultra-short-haul services" Cathay has added in…
Anantara revamps brand and online presence
Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has revamped its brand with a new logo and strapline, plus the launch of a new website.
The luxury hotel brand, which is operated by Thailand's…
Tigerair, Cebu Pacific get permission to coordinate networks
Tigerair and Cebu Pacific have been given permission to strengthen their alliance, allowing them to coordinate their operations between Singapore and the Philippines, and further afield to…
Lufthansa completes revamp of long-haul cabins
Lufthansa has completed the renovation of its long-haul aircraft cabins, including the roll-out of a new business class product.
The project, which Lufthansa called the "most extensive…
CLIA Europe chairman issues warning over cruise industry growth
Cruise industry organisation CLIA Europe has issued a warning regarding the challenges it sees undermining the potential growth of the industry.
Despite the European cruise sector…