Rhenus joins Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Programme
Rhenus has joined the Air France KLM Martinair Cargo SAF Programme, investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) to help cut emissions in aviation.
Saudia partners with Air France-KLM
Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has entered into a significant partnership with Air France-KLM to boost and localize its Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations.
Amex GBT partners with Air France and KLM to scale up NDC content
American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) has announced an expanded roll-out phase of new distribution capability (NDC) fares with Air France and KLM.
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo and IndiGo CarGo announce partnership
Air France KLM Martinair Cargo (AFKLMP) and IndiGo CarGo are pleased to announce the signing of an extensive Interline Agreement connecting their expansive networks.
Air France and KLM’s loyalty programme, Flying Blue, partners with Revolut
Flying Blue, the loyalty programme of Air France and KLM, has partnered with Revolut to allow their customers to turn RevPoints* into Flying Blue Miles.
Nium and Air France-KLM take off to power airline payments
Nium, the global leader in real-time global payments, announced a collaboration with Air France and KLM to power “closed loop” electronic payments between the airlines and selected travel…
Air France-Klm and Etihad Airways announce frequent flyer partnership
Air France-KLM Group and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announced a new partnership between their respective loyalty programmes
Air France-KLM and Sabre sign NDC distribution agreement
Air France-KLM and Sabre Corporation, a software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, announced completion of a strategic multi-year NDC distribution agreement as…
SITA delivers 400 new TS6 kiosks to Air France-KLM Group
SITA is upgrading Air France-KLM Group’s existing fleet of 400 self-service kiosks in Paris’ Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam’s Schiphol airports and other hub airports in Europe, delivering new…
CWT enables access to Air France-KLM NDC content via Cytric online booking tool
CWT has started offering its global customers access to Air France-KLM’s NDC content through Amadeus’ Cytric corporate travel and expense booking tool.
Air France and KLM now available on Verteil’s NDC Platform
Air France and KLM (AFKL) and Verteil, a leading NDC technology provider for 40+ global airlines since 2016 announced that AFKL's offers are now live on Verteil Direct Connect.
Travelport and Air France-KLM launch NDC Content
Travelport and Air France-KLM announced that Air France-KLM’s New Distribution Content (NDC) is now live on Travelport.
TOP International Holding joins Air France-KLM group’s SAF programme
Air France-KLM group has announced that TOP International Holding, a Singapore-based, global minerals and resources company, has become the first in Singapore to join the Air France-KLM…
KLM and Transavia to share data on unruly passengers
KLM and Transavia share data on passengers placed on the No Fly List for disruptive behaviour on board or on the ground, since 29 September.
KLM resumes flights from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta from 31 October
For its winter 2022-2023 schedule, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will offer flights from Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta as of 31 October 2022.
Air France-KLM And IndiGo launch codeshare deal
With this partnership, Air France and KLM will ultimately offer their customers access to 30 new Indian destinations and a large number of round-trip combinations for both business and…
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
KLM to Halt Long-Haul Operations to Stem COVID-19 Spread
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is set to fall rather quiet today as Dutch flag carrier KLM has announced it will bring most of its flying to a halt.
Jet Airways to sell Netherlands business to KLM
Bankrupt Indian airline Jet Airways said it had agreed to sell its assets in Netherlands to Dutch airline KLM. If the deal is finalised, it will only involve a sale of part of the…
“Rationalising and modernising”: Air France–KLM increase A350-900 order
The Air France–KLM Group has announced today that it will be enhancing its fleet by issuing a "firm order" for ten more A350-900s, which will take its total order for the aircraft up to 38.…
Gulf Air and KLM Royal Dutch in codeshare partnership
Gulf Air, the national airline of Bahrain, and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have signed a codeshare partnership, for travel commencing from 27 October 2019. The announcement follows the…
Air France-KLM and Accor partner for ‘dual reward’ loyalty scheme
From 20 June 2019, members of the Flying Blue and Le Club AccorHotels loyalty programs will be able to earn points & miles simultaneously while travelling with both companies.
Virgin Atlantic joins Air France-KLM’s Bluebiz rewards programme
Virgin Atlantic is now part of Bluebiz, a rewards programme for small- and medium-sized enterprises (SME) which also includes KLM, Air France, Delta and Kenya Airways.
Going Dutch: KLM Royal Dutch Airlines to host 76th IATA AGM in Amsterdam
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will host the 76th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in…
KLM to unveil new flights to India as it steps up to fill Jet’s slots
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will be expanding its network to include Bengaluru. The airline will launch a thrice-weekly direct service from Amsterdam to Bengaluru from 31 October. These…
Going Dutch: KLM and Tata celebrate 25 years of innovation
Dutch airline KLM and tech partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) marked the quarter century of doing business together this week.
Travelport and Air France KLM sign new deal for content distribution, removing GDS charges for agents
Travelport signed a deal with Air France KLM to distribute its content through a private channel arrangement, allowing agents to avoid the carrier’s GDS charge.
The deal allows customers…
Asian air route updates: new flights from Garuda, KLM, AirAsia and more…
Bali gets another Chinese connection
Where? Bali (Indonesia) to Chengdu (China)
When? Three times a week, effective 22 May 2017
Who? Garuda Indonesia
Why? Part of the Indonesian…
KLM adds additional frequency on Dublin route
From 10 July, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will operate an additional frequency on the Dublin to Amsterdam route, further increasing the capital’s connectivity with Amsterdam, and the world.…
SIA expands European network with Air France-KLM
Singapore Airlines has signed a deal that will significantly expand its route network in Europe.
The national carrier has penned a Memorandum of Understanding with Air France-KLM to…
Hertz extends car rental deal with Air France-KLM
Hertz, Thrifty and Firefly will serve as Air France’s exclusive car rental providers for four years, following the renewal of the 28-year partnership between Hertz and Air France–KLM Group.…
Air France launches new direct Manila-Paris route
Air France formally launched a new thrice-weekly direct service between Manila and Paris last 8th December.
EaseMyTrip unveils Winter Carnival Sale 2024
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's online travel tech platforms, is thrilled to announce its Winter Carnival Sale 2024, a spectacular celebration of winter travel experiences.
Phocuswright Conference took place from 18-20 November 2025 at San Diego, California
The Phocuswright Conference kicked off its 30th anniversary with a nostalgic look back at 1994, the year the travel industry event first launched.
How IATA Easy Pay helps agents with their work
IATA Easy Pay is a fast and secure service that today’s travel agents need to make their work easier and their transactions safer.
EaseMyTrip.com launches the Travel Utsav Sale
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's largest online travel tech platforms, has announced the commencement of its grand festive season offer, the Travel Utsav Sale.
Netherlands unlocks visa-free travel to 191 destinations: What it means for Dutch travelers and global tourism
The policy is anticipated to boost the Dutch economy by increasing outbound spending, attracting international tourists, and enhancing the country's appeal as a business hub.
EaseMyTrip announces ‘Azadi Mega Sale’
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India's leading online travel tech platforms has announced the Azadi Mega Sale, a special sale for the upcoming Independence Day.
Qantas Joins Global Alliance to Accelerate Aviation Biofuel Production
Qantas has joined forces with a consortium of airlines, an aircraft manufacturer, and energy and financing companies to help accelerate the global production of aviation
Global IT Outages: Travel grapples with tech ‘disaster’ as flights grounded
Experts have pointed out that a recent update to a CrowdStrike cybersecurity programme could have caused the issue
ITA Airways’ loyalty program VOLARE launches Status Match campaign
Volare, ITA Airways’ loyalty program announces the launch of its Status Match campaign, dedicated to frequent flyers outside Italy.
Lufthansa gets EU nod to buy $350 million stake in Italy’s ITA
Lufthansa won EU antitrust approval to buy 41% of ITA Airways for 325 million euros ($350 million) after ceding routes and slots, with the news boosting rival IAG's shares and hopes for its…
AirHelp analysis: considerations for air travel this summer
AirHelp, the travel tech company supporting passengers with flight disruptions, has unveiled Ireland’s flight data from the summer of 2022 and 2023 to help passengers prepare for and avoid…
Vietnam Airlines named among world’s best 25 airlines for 2024
Vietnam Airlines secured 11th place in world’s best 25 airlines for 2024 as named by AirlineRatings.com.
Eastern Airways launches flights from Aberdeen to Teesside
Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, yesterday commenced Aberdeen services from Teesside Airport to re-establish what is currently the only North-East England to Scotland flights.
Aberdeen flights from Teesside added with Eastern Airways
Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, today announced that Aberdeen services from Teesside Airport will commence from Monday 20th May restoring the North-East connectivity.
Eurostar pledges to power trains with 100% renewable energy by 2030
Eurostar, the high-speed rail network linking France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK, announces its goal of enabling 30 million passengers to travel sustainably while lowering…
Paris flights from East-Midlands and Southampton commence to Charles-De-Gaulle with Eastern Airways and Air France
Eastern Airways, the UK’s regional airline, yesterday commenced Paris services to the main hub of Charles De Gaulle Airport in Paris, as the services enter their second year.
Sabre and Atriis sign agreement to grow corporate NDC bookings
Sabre Corporation a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry announced a new agreement with managed travel technology company Atriis and its launch…
EaseMyTrip unveils the Leap Year Travel Sale
EaseMyTrip.com has announced the Leap Year Travel Sale, a special spring sale that promises extensive discounts across a wide range of travel services.
Exclusive Status match offer for UK Frequent Flyers: Upgrade to Flying Blue Elite Status
Flying Blue, the loyalty program of Air France-KLM, has launched an exclusive status match offer for eligible, UK-based, frequent flyers.
Travel agents can now save their clients up to £150 on all-inclusive Caribbean holidays
Travel agents who book an all-inclusive holiday to one of Sandals Resorts’ adult-only hotels between 8th – 15th February 2024 can save their clients up to £150 with Unique Caribbean Holidays…
Why a Last-Minute Solo Trip from Chicago to Madrid is the Best Decision to Made
Going on a pre-planned trip with your friends and family is a wonderful experience, but sometimes you just need to take a break or vacation by yourself. A solo trip is a wonderful…
Turkish delight, Qantas quandary, Virgin victory?
When the Australian Government recently blocked a request for more flights by Qatar Airways, it was widely viewed as a win for Qantas, a setback for Virgin Australia, and a blow to…
SKY express offers upto -60%* to Athens and Beyond for reservations until 14/01/2024
SKY express, the leading Greek airline, welcomes 2024 with the most exciting offer and invites its passengers to discover all the destinations of its network, both in Greece and abroad
Internova Travel Group debuts Air Showcase in London
Internova Travel Group, one of the world’s largest travel services companies, brought its first edition of the Air Showcase to London on 13th December.
Why Amsterdam is on the bucket list of all serious travelers?
This city is the capital of the Netherlands with a population of almost one and a half million in the urban area. Before the dam on the Amstel River was built, there used to be water all…
From planes to trains – how will the shift impact the way travel is sold?
With France introducing domestic flight bans where there’s a rail alternative, and major European airlines like Air France, KLM and Lufthansa supporting the shift, what does this mean for…
Trevolution Group introduces NDC aggregated air travel services
Trevolution Group, the global market leader operating Asaptickets Skyluxtravel, Dreamport and other travel brands, has announced implementing New Distribution Capabilities (NDC) in its…
EaseMyTrip presents the “Golden Bharat Travel Sale”
Being one of India’s premier travel platforms, EaseMyTrip has unveiled their grand mid-year package for travellers with a stack of premium discounts on Flights, Hotels, Buses, Holiday and…
SITA technology to power French start-up Alltheway’s new doorstep baggage delivery service
SITA technology is powering a new and convenient baggage service from French start-up Alltheway, enabling passengers traveling from Paris to check in and drop off their bags from their home…
Learn about Native California through the state’s museums and cultural centres
With traditional homelands stretching from the redwood forests in the northern reaches of the state to the desert along the Mexican border, California’s Native American lands are as…
Air Astana adds Azerbaijan Airlines to global network of codeshare partners
Air Astana has signed a codeshare partnership agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL), with the two airlines operating joint flights on the Baku-Almaty-Baku route five times a week.
Delta appoints Matteo Curcio as senior vice president for Europe, Middle East, Africa and India
Delta Air Lines has appointed Matteo Curcio as its new Senior Vice President for Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India (EMEAI). Based in Paris, Curcio will be responsible for overseeing…
Is Convening the New C in TMC?
What were once empty spaces are now congested. As the skies begin to empty and fall silent in April 2020, desert storage facilities for aircraft are quickly carpeted with long streaks of …
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.
Ecuador reveals new strategy to expand presence in the UK
Ecuador has revealed a new strategy to promote European tourism, with a particular emphasis on increasing its number of visitors from the United Kingdom.
Eastern Airways partners with Air France to launch Cardiff – Paris
The third new Paris Orly service to launch in a week commenced between Cardiff International, Wales and Paris-Orly, France as part of the new Eastern Airways and Air France partnership.
Explora Journeys appoints new senior leadership
Explora Journeys, the luxury lifestyle travel brand of the Cruise Division of MSC Group, has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team with the appointment of Norbert…
Europe’s Air Transport Could Face Another Summer of Chaos
The summer of 2023 will similarly be defined by travel mayhem. An analysis of cancelled flights and future projections reveals.
The summer of 2022 was a chaotic time for airports and…
Cooking oil is helping power Heathrow green revolution
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut…
SKY express offers up to -50% to Thessaloniki, Chania, Heraklion, and Rhodes
SKY express invites all to travel with the most competitive terms to four beloved Greek cities, offering a discount of up to -50%.
Eurowings’ journey from “air taxi” to value airline for Europe
Today's Eurowings was formed on 1 February 1993 from the merger of the two regional airlines. The name "Eurowings" was suggested by an employee who won an ideas competition with 500 Deutsche…
Fly Net Zero: Decarbonizing airline industry
by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News
Learning how to safely fly hydrogen-powered aircraft will be the challenge of a generation
Fly Net…
Air France embarks on WhatsApp
Eager to adapt to the digital habits and uses of its customers, Air France is offering a new communication channel with customers on WhatsApp.
Lufthansa Submits An Official Bid For ITA Airways
Lufthansa has formally made an offer to the Italian government to purchase a minority share in ITA Airways. The proposal also comes with a future purchase option for any outstanding…
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…
Virgin Atlantic to join SkyTeam Alliance in 2023
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, and Virgin Atlantic announced that the UK airline will join as SkyTeam’s newest member in early 2023.
Sustainable travel takes center stage during Amadeus hackathon
Sustainability in travel was the focus of Amadeus’ worldwide hackathon, which saw more than 2,500 student registrants. The hackathon offered students an opportunity to code on a cloud native…
Air France resumes daily flights equipped with La Première to and from Singapore
Starting 31 October 2022, Air France will offer its most exclusive designer suite La Première on board a daily night flight operated by B777-300ER between Singapore and Paris-Charles de…
Airline advertisements grounded across the UK in protest of fossil fuel burning
Campaigners are calling for tobacco-style advertising bans to curb demand on flights and prevent emissions from rising further.
Demand suggests a recovery to pre-COVID-19 traffic levels in 2024
As travel barriers fall in most regions, a recent surge in demand suggests a recovery to pre-COVID-19 traffic levels in 2024, with a possibility of achieving a profit in 2023. At the same…
Pieter Elbers to be IndiGo Airlines new CEO
Petrus Elbers has joined IndiGo as the chief executive officer (CEO) with effect from Tuesday. Elbers replaced Ronojoy Dutta, 71, who is set to retire on September 30, 2022.
Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes
Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as…
Lufthansa Returns To Profit As Travel Surges
Last Thursday, Lufthansa reported that it expects demand for short-haul flights in Europe to drive growth at its passenger airlines this year.
Jetstar Asia adds more weekend services to Bangkok and Manila, retimes Ho Chi Minh City
In August, Jetstar Asia will increase the number of services it operates to Bangkok and Manila, providing customers even more options when visiting two of Southeast Asia’s most popular…
Anguilla to lift pre-arrival testing in time for winter sun season
Evidence of vaccination status must still be presented to the airlines on check-in and on arrival at the ports of entry in St. Maarten and Anguilla
Japan Airlines joins the list of notable airlines available on airasia Super App
The list of notable global carriers available on the airasia Super App’s online travel agent (OTA) platform continues to grow, with Japan Airlines (JAL) being the latest addition to grant…
Global aviation leaders gather in Doha for IATA Annual General Meeting
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Doha, Qatar, for the 78th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and…
Qatar Airways Group reported highest profit in its history
According to the 2021/21 annual report, published by Qatar Airways Group, the company recorded its strongest financial performance during that period, 200 percent above its highest annual…
How foreign travel fees can apply without foreign travel
With international travel expected to approach pre-pandemic levels this year, the results of a nationally representative Foreign Transaction Fee Survey gauging people’s opinions on various…
How to Secure a Sustainable Future for Aviation
Climate change and European Aviation. European vital role to ensuring safe mobility must significantly reduce its environmental footprint.
Click to read the full story: How to Secure a…
Skal Bangkok lunch with future Thailand PM hopeful
Korn Chatikavanij announces his plans to cancel 90-day reporting, introduce integrated casino resorts to Thailand, and pursue the LGBTQ+ market Skal International Bangkok packed the house…
Most memorable passenger aircraft in history
When you fly, do you have a favorite aircraft? Do you hope upon hope that your next trip will place you in your most memorable passenger jet liner in the sky? Would you go so far as to pay a…
The Bahamas Eliminates Its Travel Health Visa Requirement For All Travelers
Streamlined Entry Protocols Take Effect June 19, 2022 The Government of The Bahamas is removing another COVID requirement for international travelers. Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, 19…
Tips for Traveling in 2022
Traveling is back on the cards to the delight of many around the world after waiting endlessly for the green light post-pandemic. While things are slowly getting back to whatever normal is…
New Airbus A321XLR jet takes off for the first time
Airbus’ first A321XLR (Xtra Long Range) has successfully accomplished its first flight. The aircraft, MSN 11000, took off from Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport at 11:05 hrs CEST for a test…
71% of Europeans will be traveling this summer
The findings of 21st edition of the Holiday Barometer have been announced today. The survey was conducted among 15,000 people across 15 countries. The survey was taken between April 26 and…
New Tokyo-Narita to San José flight on ZIPAIR
In a press conference held earlier today in Tokyo, Japanese low-cost carrier ZIPAIR announced plans to inaugurate new, nonstop service between Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) and…
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…
Critical Factors to Attract Hotel Investments
While the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) projections point to strong growth in Travel & Tourism investment over the next decade
Click to read the full story: Critical…
What is Tourism Resilience According to WTTC?
Puerto Rico sets the scene in a brand new released WTTC study entitled Enhancing Resilience to drive sustainability in a destination.
Click to read the full story: What is Tourism…
Carnival Luminosa to transfer to Carnival Cruise Line fleet
Costa Luminosa cruise ship will join the Carnival fleet in September and will start guest operations as Carnival Luminosa in November 2022 from Brisbane, Australia, Carnival Cruise Line…
Fiji Drops All Testing Requirements For Inbound International Travelers
Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort, Top Destination For Families & Multigenerational Travelers Welcomes Back Guests With travel restrictions loosening by the day and more countries fully…
Rapid Rise in Foreign Hiring in the UK
Rapid Rise in Foreign Hiring in the UK -
A steep shortage of candidates in the United Kingdom is forcing British employers to seek foreign talents to fill vacancies. These employers offer…
Tourism Seychelles Intensifies Its Presence In Saudi Arabia
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Present at the newly developed Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre (RICEC), Tourism Seychelles…
Skål International is honored to participate in the important Tourism Forum for the Mediterranean region
Skål International is honored to participate in the important Tourism Forum for the Mediterranean region -
The Mediterranean Tourism Foundation (MTF) has honored Skål International World…
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan
Hawaii flooded with tourists, except from Japan -
According to preliminary visitor statistics released by the Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), a…
Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella
Club Med Opens Its First Spanish Resort In Over 20 Years In Marbella -
Club Med, the pioneer of the all-inclusive concept, has officially opened its newest European resort, Club Med Magna…
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises
Azamara Starts Summer With Mediterranean Cruises -
With Azamara Journey returning to sail today, the fleet’s four ships are all sailing the high seas Azamara, the upmarket cruise line and…
New All-Pool-Villa Resort Opens On Private Island in Maldives
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today the opening of Alila Kothaifaru Maldives, a private island retreat located in the…
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle -
QT Hotels & Resorts, the designer hotel collection in Australia and New Zealand, will soon debut its newest hotel in Newcastle, the…
Singapore Tourism Awards 2022: Contributions During Covid-19
Singapore Tourism Awards 2022: Contributions During Covid-19 -
35 individuals and organisations were recognised this evening at the Singapore Tourism Awards 2022 for demonstrating…
IndiGo appoints Pieter Elbers as CEO
IndiGo has appointed Pieter Elbers, President and CEO of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, as its CEO, replacing Ronojoy Dutta, who will retire on September 30
Ritz-Carlton Reserve Comes to Saudi Arabia
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“We are thrilled to bring our most luxurious brand, Ritz-Carlton Reserve, and its exemplary experience to the Middle East. Perfectly situated on…
Turks And Caicos Islands See Major Increase in Visitor Arrivals
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As the tourism sector rebounds, the Turks and Caicos are again breaking visitor arrival records, with some 138,762 air…
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe
FAA finds Hawaii Airline Unsafe -
Transair and Transair Express is Hawaii-based and operates between the Hawaiian islands. Freight, cargo, or passengers, all airlines should be safe. A…
Travel brands need to use this to directly engage with younger consumers
With social media proving to be the most cost-effective and impactful way of directly getting engaged with younger consumers, travel companies have begun to invest time and resources into…
Russia-Europe Airspace Closure Spares Asian Carriers
The closure of Russian airspace to several European airlines has spared Asian carriers, which have recovered from the pandemic more slowly than competitors elsewhere in the world.
How Will The Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Affect The Airline Industry?
Russia’s full-fledged invasion of Ukraine comes at a critical juncture in the commercial aviation industry’s recovery.
Delta Cuts Ties With Russian Airline Aeroflot
Delta Airlines will no longer partner with Russian Aeroflot and has discontinued all codeshare and frequent flyer relationships due to the United States’ economic sanctions against the…
The EU Bans Russian Airlines From Its Airspace
The President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will close its airspace to Russian airlines and private jets in response to Russia’s…
Will 2022 Be A Better Year For The Airline Industry?
The year 2022 will not be like any other year in the past, yet there are reasons for cautious optimism.
MSC And Lufthansa Offer To Buy ITA Airways
ITA Airways, the successor to Alitalia as Italy’s national carrier, has stated that MSC, a Swiss-Italian shipping corporation, and Lufthansa, have shown an interest in purchasing a…
CAPA Airline Leader Summit: Manchester Airport to host first in-person event in April
CAPA, the world’s most trusted source of market intelligence for the aviation and travel industry and part of the Aviation Week Network, has announced that it will resume its cornerstone …
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
Demand soars across the Atlantic as the U.S. reopens
Demand for transatlantic flights has increased since the United States announced plans last week to reopen to fully vaccinated passengers from nations including most of Europe, according to…
Airline sector relieved over lifting of US travel ban
There was a sigh of relief from the worldwide aviation industry, which had been given a crippling blow by the pandemic when the United States decided to withdraw its ban on arriving visitors…
Podcast Super Seven Series: Rachel Oakes-Ash
Rachael Oakes-Ash is better known as Miss Snow It All, the name behind Snowsbest.com and the @misssnowitall digital platform for skiers and boarders that travel. Australia’s queen of the…
Podcast: Super Seven Series: Campbell Wilson
We have a chat with the ever exuberant Campbell Wilson, CEO of Scoot – the bright yellow-tailed, low-cost airline, based in Singapore. With twenty-nine year’s experience in the SIA group,…
Podcast: Super Seven Series: Georgia Rickard
Featuring: Georgia Rickard, In this series of seven podcasts, prominent travel identities chat to TellmeWhere2Go about adjusting to the Covid era. From travel restrictions to how they view…
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.
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.
Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
Is International Air Travel Shutting Down Yet Again?
I am seeing everyday changes that it may mean for the next couple of months, connectivity may become increasingly difficult.
Singapore Airlines Asks Crew to Wear Tracking Devices on Layovers
Singapore Airlines crew members are forbidden to leave their hotel rooms on layovers.
IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac to step down
IATA announced that Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO will step down from his role at the association effective 31 March 2021 and will be replaced by Willie Walsh, former CEO of…
Reopening now: Panama welcomes first international tourists since March
Panama has now officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country’s main airport, Tocumen International Airport
SKÅL International Bangkok’s part to help a mother repatriate her teacher son
A story of tenacity and resourcefulness of a mother who was determined to succeed.
Virgin Atlantic offers free COVID-19 global insurance cover for all bookings
Virgin Atlantic customers can book with confidence this year with the introduction of free COVID-19 insurance cover on all new and existing bookings.
Routes launches new hybrid event for 2020
A new event by Routes, Routes Reconnected, will provide an innovative platform for the aviation industry to rebuild air services in the post-pandemic era
London City Airport: “Today marks the start of the summer getaway season”
Bookings for the flights operated by British Airways’ subsidiary BA CityFlyer have exceeded expectations, with passengers eager to take advantage of the safe travel conditions.
World Aviation Festival cancelled
ExCeL London has suffered the loss of the World Aviation Festival at the end of September but confirms that the British-Irish Expo goes ahead 5-6 October reports Business Travel News. World…
Let’s give each other ‘A Little Respect’! London City Airport reaches out with new passenger video
London City Airport has released a new video for passengers that showcases the extra measures that have been added to the passenger experience, to protect their wellbeing and make…
New automated emergency flexibility solution “A win for the whole industry”
ATPCO unveiled a new industry solution Emergency flexibility for conditions on existing tickets (Emergency Flexibility).
Created within the framework of IATA and A4A supply chain…
Global Aviation in Crisis
Global aviation has been battered and air traffic remains largely grounded as countries enforce their lockdowns and restrict travel, with few signs that the end is in sight. For the largest…
Avianca files for bankruptcy protection in US
Colombian flag-carrier Avianca has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as it seeks to avoid becoming a further aviation victim of the coronavirus pandemic. The carrier sought…
November dates for IATA’s 76th AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that its rescheduled 76th Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit will take place in Amsterdam, the…
What happens next says Business Travel News
Malcolm Ginsberg from Business Travel News (BTN) discusses their view on what happens next during this Covid-19 Global pandemic.
Virgin Atlantic to waive date change fees for March bookings
To provide greater flexibility for customers with upcoming travel plans, Virgin Atlantic has introduced a new policy to waive the flight date change fee for tickets issued in March. The…
Air France to launch Chennai-Paris route in June
Air France is expanding its Indian network to include Chennai with thrice weekly direct services to Paris Charles de Gaulle starting 14 June 2020, opening more opportunities for travel…
How to Build a Travel Service Customers Will Love
With more than 100k flights, 1.5 million bookings made every day, and every tenth person in the world employed in travel services, it’s no surprise that the value of the travel industry, and…
American Express Global Business Travel reveals next-gen airline retailing advancements
American Express Global Business Travel (GBT) announces that with the latest release of its proprietary online booking tool, Neo, it is the first travel management company (TMC) to…
Virgin Atlantic unveils plans for China Eastern joint venture
Virgin Atlantic has announced its intention to enter into a joint venture with China Eastern and Air France-KLM. The move is designed to provide customers with increased choice and…
The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019
Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…
“Positioned to grow”: Qantas new SVP of Asia talks market share, cabin upgrades and the Qantas Channel
Back at the end of June, Qantas unveiled John Simeone as its new senior vice president for Asia and Papua New Guinea, based in Singapore. To find out more about the new role, I snatched a…
Air France unveils travel insurance for flight delay
Air France has launched a new proactive travel insurance in partnership with Allianz Travel, which will see customers compensated EUR 50 (USD 56.44) if their flight is delayed by more…
World Economic Forum launches Canada-Netherlands paperless travel
The World Economic Forum and the governments of the Netherlands and Canada launched the first pilot project for paperless travel between the two countries at Montreal Airport. Known…
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…
Top of the class: The most reliable airlines for 2019
As the new year fades and people start to think about planning this year’s holidays, the recent crop of airlines delaying and cancelling flights has made picking the right carrier more…
Aviation round up: Smooth as silk, strong as iron
This week TD’s aviation round up returns with news of JAL's Iron Man style upgrades, a selection of new destinations and the arrival of a Boeing 747 in a Dutch country garden. First, news…
Loganair gets ‘Better Connected’ with Emirates
Scottish regional carrier Loganair has announced a new interline agreement with international aviation giant Emirates, as part of its 'Better Connected' programme.
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,…
eDreams ODIGEO AR app lets you check luggage size
Europe’s largest online travel company eDreams ODIGEO has launched a new augmented reality function across its mobile apps which allows travellers to quickly scan their hand luggage to…
CATA’s outlook for Central America tourism initiatives in 2018
The Central American Tourism Agency (CATA) -- the tourism promotional organization agency for the countries of Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras,…
India on track to be the third largest aviation market by 2025
Qatar Airways' group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, agrees that India is on track to become the third largest global aviation market by 2025 when he addressed the key leaders in the…
Air France and Qantas rekindles partnership, sharing more than 200 weekly flights
After dropping codeshare flights five years ago when the airline forged a global alliance with Emirates, Qantas has reinstated its codeshare agreement with Air France, giving passengers more…
China Airlines new code share partnership to drive closer links between France and Taiwan
Following the announcement towards the end of last year of Air France’s partnership with Vietnam Airlines, the French carrier has released details of another Asian collaboration, this time…
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…
TD Executive Summit: 3 August 2018
50 Five-Star Hotel GMs, 6 Start-up Executives
No promotion, no panels, no corporate pontification. Just executive-level education, on the six most important categories for hotel GMs in…
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…
Airlines get branded boost with Travelport
Travelport has announced that more than 250 airlines now benefit from its rich content and branding merchandising tool which gives agencies and travel bookers a 'graphically rich experience'…
Q&A: Setouchi Tourism Authority
Travel daily catches up with Tomohiro Muraki, director of the Setouchi Tourism Authority.
What is your role and how long have you held it?
Since 2013, I have led the…
Bristol Airport targets more long-haul
Following the return of direct long-haul flights to Florida and Mexico this summer and the announcement of flights to the Dominican Republic in 2018, Bristol Airport has reaffirmed its…
China Airlines returns to the UK
China Airlines, the national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan), is returning to the UK following a five year hiatus.
It will launch a new non-stop service between London…
Anguilla reopens for tourism post Irma
The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) has announced that the destination is officially ‘open for business’ once again and ready to welcome UK travellers.
Subsequent to Hurricane Irma one…
Skyscanner: China and the future of travel
Skyscanner has released a white-paper focusing on travel technology trends in China and detailing why many in the industry are now looking East for inspiration.
Grand Canyon Helicopters launch new adventurous day tour from Las Vegas, Heli & Whitewater Rafting Adventure
New for 2017, Grand Canyon Helicopters has announced the launch of its newest tour out of Las Vegas: Heli & Whitewater Rafting Adventure, offering a day of adrenaline and adventure for…
Brain Waves: the latest industry innovations, including the “world’s most advanced sunlounger”
A beach club in Ibiza has introduced Simba Blue, which is billed as the "world’s most advanced sunlounger". Blue Marlin Ibiza's new lounger combines hybrid mattress technology with a…
Six Mauritius fam places up for grabs with Travel 2
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win a trip to Mauritius as part of its latest incentive – Air France/ KLM ‘you’ll love the lengths we go to’.
The worldwide operator has…
World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”
The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed.
In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…
Jet adds European links from Chennai, Bengaluru
Jet Airways will start flying direct from Chennai and Bengaluru to Europe later this year, with the launch of two new long-haul routes.
Commencing 29 October 2017, the Indian carrier…
Air Transat expands UK sales team
Air Transat has announced the expansion of its UK sales with the appointment of two sales managers and a team member dedicated to travel trade sales support.
Malcolm Aldcroft joins the…
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%,…
UK low-cost airlines honoured at TripAdvisor Awards
Jet2.com has been named Europe’s Best Regional & Low Cost Airline at the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for airlines.
In addition to Jet2.com, the UK is home to…
Face to Face: Richard Young, Sales and Distribution manager at Heathrow Express
Richard Young joined Heathrow Express in 2016 as Sales and Distribution Manager within the B2B team. Having previously worked for a number of reputable travel companies including Amadeus,…
First flight for largest Dreamliner
The largest version of Boeing's Dreamliner series took to the skies for the first time on Friday (31 March 2017).
The occasion, which took place at Boeing's factory in South Carolina, saw…
IAG to launch long-haul low-cost carrier
International Airlines Group (IAG), which operates BA and Iberia, has unveiled plans to launch a new long-haul low-cost carrier.
Known as LEVEL, the new airline will take off in June…
Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner
Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner.
The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long - 5.5m longer than the previous…
easyJet launches eighth route from Budapest Airport
Budapest Airport has celebrated its first new route of 2017, with easyJet launching its first link to the Netherlands from the Hungarian gateway.
The low-cost carrier’s (LCC) three times…
APH survey compares relative value of low-priced economy airfares
Long-haul airlines are starting to compete against the low-cost carriers by introducing ‘Basic Economy’ fares, however, even though these tickets may offer a lower price, some also impose…
