Air India To Offer Premium Economy On Long Haul Flights
A total of 30 narrow- and wide-body aircraft are scheduled to be delivered to Air India over the course of the next 15 months, allowing the airline to more than double its current fleet…
Emirates To Operate A380 With Premium Economy To Five Destinations
Starting in December 2022, Emirates will begin flying to five additional cities with its refurbished A380 jets, including the airline’s newest Premium Economy cabins.
Melbourne,…
Emirates Now Offers Premium Economy From Sydney
Emirates’ new Premium Economy service is now available on its A380 flights from Sydney.
Emirates rolls out full premium economy experience
Emirates is the only airline in the region to offer a Premium Economy cabin.
Emirates launches Premium Economy experience
Emirates airline unveils its full Premium Economy offering onboard and on ground, and will open this cabin for sale from June 1
Emirates Outlines Their Premium Economy Class Rollout
Emirates has announced that it will be introducing premium economy across the majority of its long-haul fleets.
Emirates Unveils New Premium Economy in it’s A380
Emirates has unveiled details of its Premium Economy offering in its new Airbus A380, which offers 56 seats in a 2-4-2 cabin layout.
Emirates A380 with premium economy to be delivered this year
Emirates expect to receive its first Airbus A380 with a new premium economy cabin by the end of the year.
Vietnam Airlines introduces premium economy class on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh city route
Vietnam Airlines has announced that from 1 July 2019, premium economy class will be offered on the Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City route, operated by Airbus A350 and Boeing 787-9.
This…
Scaramouche Scaramouche: BA’s premium economy product does the Fandango?
British Airways has announced it is releasing the next phase of its investment in its premium economy, World Traveller Plus cabin, by introducing a range of new amenities for customers.…
Finnair installs premium economy across global fleet
Finnair has revealed today that it will update its passenger offering in 2021 by installing its brand new Premium Economy product.
PAL upgrades London-Manila flight; introduces premium economy to Europe
Philippine Airlines launch Airbus A350-900 in the UK.
EL AL’s new Premium Economy on 787’s now on sale
Ticket sales for the new Premium Economy Class onboard the EL AL 787 Dreamliner aircraft started on July 3, 2017.
The Class consists of 28 wide, premium ergonomic seats by Recaro in…
Philippine Airlines introduces premium economy on A330s
Philippine Airlines has started to reconfigure its Airbus A330-300 aircraft with a new three-class layout, which includes the introduction of its new premium economy class.
The…
Asiana creates Korea’s first premium economy class
Asiana Airlines will debut its new premium economy class when it launches its first Airbus A350 aircraft in May 2017
The new cabin, known as "Economy Smartium", will become the first…
Delta premium economy to go international in 2017
Delta Air Lines has revealed that its new premium economy seats will be rolled out on international routes from next year.
Due to be launched in autumn 2017, the Delta Premium cabin will…
China Eastern to introduce premium economy
China Eastern Airlines will introduce premium economy seating onboard its new fleet of long-haul aircraft.
The airline is revamping its twin-aisle fleet, with 15 new Boeing 787-9…
Lufthansa’s premium economy on display at ATM
Lufthansa German Airlines has unveiled its premium economy cabin at the on-going Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2016.
In addition to the actual seats, visitors will also be able to…
American Airlines rolls out premium economy on international routes
American Airlines has revealed plans to roll out premium economy cabins across its international fleet.
Launching in late 2016, the new 'Main Cabin Extra' seats will be positioned…
Singapore Airlines to launch premium economy from Dubai
Effective 12 January 2016, Singapore Airlines announced its intent to launch the new premium economy class from Dubai.
The emirate will be the first country in Gulf/South Asian region…
SIA brings premium economy to India
Singapore Airlines will bring its new premium economy class to India this month.
Commencing on 25 October 2015, the airline will start offering the new class on its Singapore-Delhi…
Premium economy attracts corporate flyers, Sabre study reveals
Corporate travellers in the Asia Pacific region are being drawn to airlines that offer a premium economy class, a new report has revealed.
In its 'Corporate Travel Practices Survey…
Star Alliance expands round-the-world option to premium economy
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fare to include travel in Premium Economy Class.
“With eleven of our member carriers now offering a dedicated Premium Economy…
Star Alliance unveils premium economy RTW fares
Star Alliance has expanded its Round-the-World (RTW) fares to include travel in premium economy class.
The premium economy class fare is offered in three mileage bands (29,000, 34,000…
Singapore Airlines previews $80m revamp of Premium Economy
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.
The…
Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.
Following a two-year development programme…
ANA to introduce premium economy on Southeast Asian routes
ANA will launch a new range of in-flight services on its Southeast Asian routes next month, including the regional roll-out of its premium economy cabins.
The Japanese carrier will…
India to welcome SIA’s new premium economy class
Singapore Airlines' has revealed that its new premium economy class will be made available on flights to Mumbai and Delhi.
The two Indian cities form part of the initial roll-out of…
SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking
Singapore Airlines' new premium economy class is now available for booking.
The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being…
Lufthansa adds premium economy on more Asian routes
Lufthansa has started offering its new premium economy class on a series of routes connecting Asian cities with Munich.
The German carrier has now launched the cabins on flights…
Lufthansa unveils premium economy seat
Lufthansa has revealed its premium economy offering, its first new cabin in 35 years.
Its new premium economy seat has 50% more leg room than those in economy and is currently being…
Lufthansa’s premium economy class opens for booking
Lufthansa has started taking bookings for its new premium economy seats.
The new product will be rolled out on the airline's Boeing 747-8 aircraft from 10 December 2014, initially on…
ITB: Lufthansa unveils premium economy class
Lufthansa has unveiled a new premium economy class for its long-haul aircraft.
The new class cabin and seat was revealed at ITB Berlin and is up to three centimetres wider and has 10…
Air India to launch premium economy
Air India will launch a new premium economy cabin this month.
The Economic Times reported this week that the new cabin class will initially be rolled out on 15 February 2014, aboard a…
BTS: bmi Regional to roll out premium economy
bmi Regional plans to introduce a premium economy service across its aircraft from later this year.
Colin Lewis, director of marketing at the airline told Travel Daily it will ditch…
Cathay Pacific expands premium economy across Asia
The airline initially rolled out the new class in March 2012 aboard a series of long-haul routes from Hong Kong to Europe, North America, the Middle East and India. But Cathay said this…
Qantas extends new dining option to premium economy
Australian flag carrier Qantas is extending its flexible dining option Q-Eat to premium economy passengers.
The programme allows customers to pre-order meals, giving them a wider…
El Al extends premium economy roll-out
El Al has extended the roll-out of its new premium economy cabin, Economy Class Plus, to its Boeing 767-300 aircraft.
The Israeli national carrier introduced the new cabin on its…
Air Canada to introduce premium economy seat
Air Canada has announced it will introduce a premium economy cabin on its international aircraft from this summer.
The new seats will offer seven inches more legroom than its economy seats…
Delta to sell premium economy seats via Travelport
Delta Air Lines and Travelport have reached agreement to sell the airline's premium economy seats, Economy Comfort, through Travelport’s global distribution system (GDS).
The agreement will…
American Airlines to launch premium economy
American Airlines has announced plans to fit its entire mainline fleet with a new premium economy class product, called Main Cabin Extra.
The new cabin will offer more leg room as well as…
Cathay Pacific to introduce premium economy product
Cathay Pacific has announced it is to introduce a premium economy service to its fleet next year. The new class will be on long-haul and medium-haul flights including those starting from…
Cathay to introduce premium economy product
Cathay Pacific plans to introduce a premium economy product on its fleet in the second quarter of 2012. In an official statement released by the airline, John Slosar, Chief Executive of…
Cathay confirms new premium economy product
The new product will offer more legroom than Cathay's standard Economy Class seats
Cathay Pacific has confirmed that its will launch a premium economy product on its fleet in the second…
EVA adds premium economy on China routes
EVA Air has introduced its Elite Class premium economy cabin on routes to mainland China. The Taiwanese carrier has added the class on flights from Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport…
Qantas expands Premium Economy services
Qantas has announced that its will retro-fit six of its two class Boeing 747s to include 40 Premium Economy seats. The new class will be available on the airline's Tokyo route from October…
Air China to launch domestic Premium Economy
(Beijing, March 19th, 2010): Air China has announced plans to launch a Premium Economy class on selected domestic routes in the near future. Premium Economy class will be available…
JAL introduces Tokyo-Sydney premium economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce Premium Economy service on the Tokyo (Narita) - Sydney route starting from December 1, 2009. The once-daily flight, also equipped with the…
Air France unveils premium economy offering
Situated between the Business andEconomy cabins, Premium Voyageur, will be gradually phased in on Air France'sentire international long-haul network on flights operated by…
More fliers opt for premium economy
Hungry for new revenue streams, airlines are installing premium-economy seats for passengers who want to buy more leg-room by trading up or save money by trading down from other cabin…
JAL to extend Premium Economy
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will introduce its Premium Economy cabin on four more European routes. The cabin will be launched on the airline's Tokyo-Amsterdam flights from 2…
Qantas premium economy to LA
Qantas' new Premium Economy cabin is now available for sale on flights from Australia to Los Angeles. The seats will be available on selected services from Sydney to Los Angeles from 14…
Qantas welcomes premium economy
Qantas has welcomed its first aircraft fitted with the airline's new Premium Economy cabin.Qantas Executive General Manager, John Borghetti, said the introduction of Premium…
JAL Premium Economy on Paris – Tokyo route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will introduce the JAL Premium Economy cabin on the Paris - Tokyo (Narita) route from April 2. It will be available on the route on flights JL405/406 on alternate days…
JAL launches premium economy
Next year, JAL Premium Economy will be introduced onto the airline's Frankfurt - Tokyo and Paris - Tokyo routes, followed by the expansion of the new service onto US and…
Lufthansa Unveils Its New Allegris Long-Haul Premium Product
Lufthansa is expanding its premium First Class offering with the “Suite Plus,” a separate double cabin with ceiling-high walls, an utterly closable door, a huge table, and two wide…
Malaysia Airlines announces New Year sale on economy and business class flights
Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia and a member of the oneworld Alliance, is excited to announce its annual New Year Sale on return flights from London Heathrow to …
A private premium experience in the sky with American Airlines
American Airlines is giving customers a suite new ride. With new deliveries of its Airbus A321XLR and Boeing 787-9 aircraft, beginning in 2024, the airline will unveil new Flagship Suite®…
Etihad Airways Adopts A Mangrove Tree For Every Economy Space Passenger
As part of its attempts to achieve carbon-neutral flying, Etihad Airways has pledged to plant a mangrove tree for every passenger who books an Economy Space seat on the airline.…
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.
Singapore Airlines Unveils New Economy And Business Class Seats
Singapore Airlines has launched new economy and business class cabins, which will be introduced on the airline’s Boeing 737-8 fleet in the coming weeks.
Lufthansa Cuts Economy Complementary Alcoholic Drinks
On long-haul flights, Lufthansa will no longer provide complimentary alcoholic beverages for economy and premium economy passengers.
Virgin Australia unveils new business & economy class seats
Next-generation business class and economy class seats are being trialled on Virgin Australia’s domestic Boeing 737 aircraft, with two planes being outfitted with the new seats to gather…
Virgin Australia to offer more value in economy
Virgin Australia has launched three new economy fares today: Economy Choice, Economy Flex, and Economy Lite, each with its own set of booking options.
Pandemic weakens premium passports
The latest results from the Henley Passport Index have revealed that cross-border travel is still significantly obstructed.
“Revolutionary concept” for economy segment in India: Ginger CEO
Ginger Hotels signed a new hotel in New Delhi’s satellite city in July making it the third Ginger in Noida.
Premium Plaza’s latest location becomes group’s largest lounge in Europe
Following news in November that Plaza Premium Lounge opened its first site within Heathrow Terminal Five (completing its Heathrow collection with Plaza now present in all terminals at the…
ANA to serve saké in economy class
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start serving saké to economy class passengers on its international flights next week.
Effective 1 September 2017, the Japanese carrier will include…
Delta starts selling A350 premium products on Asian routes
Delta Air Lines has started selling its new Delta One and Delta Premium Select products, which are due to debut on the airline's Airbus A350 aircraft.
Entering service in the fourth…
Q&A – Pauline Cheung – Plaza Premium Lounges
Travel Daily UK catches up with Pauline Cheung to hear about the Plaza Premium Lounges at London Heathrow Airport
Tell us a bit about Plaza Premium Lounges - when did it launch, from…
Premium PAL goes non-stop on Middle East routes
Philippine Airlines will enhance its Middle Eastern operations this month, with the launch of all-non-stop flights and premium seats on routes to seven destinations in the region.…
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…
Malaysia Airlines partners Plaza Premium at Heathrow
Malaysia Airlines has formed a new partnership with Plaza Premium, the airport lounge operator.
Effective immediately, Malaysia Airlines’ economy class passengers will be entitled to…
Gold Medal and Travel 2 report rising interest in premium travel
Gold Medal and Travel 2 have reported a boost in scheduled air travel over the last year, with flight bookings up seven per cent overall.
The rise signifies their highest level of…
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…
Vistara reduces premium seats to boost capacity
Vistara has announced plans to alter the configuration of its aircraft.
The Delhi-based airline currently operates its fleet of Airbus A320s with 148 seats in three cabins - 16 seats…
IATA reveals latest premium air travel data
IATA has released its latest data for premium and economy air travel for the month of March, which show passenger travel on international markets rose 4.6% compared to a year ago, in line…
China Airlines unveils new ‘premium business class’
China Airlines (CAL) has unveiled the design of its new 'premium business class' cabins, that will be featured onboard its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new cabin will…
Premium traffic continues to improve
Passengers travelling in premium seats on international flights saw a 3.8% increase in April year-on-year, following more confidence in Europe and the US.
The latest IATA statistics…
LOT unveils new economy fares
LOT Polish Airlines has become the latest European carrier to announce new packaged economy fares on its flights.
The Polish carrier has unveiled two new options based on a business…
Plaza Premium prepares European debut
Airport lounge provider Plaza Premium has set its sights on developing its European portfolio following the arrival of its new lounge at Heathrow in June.
The Hong Kong-based provider…
Premium air traffic accelerates
Demand for premium air travel experienced a strong start to the year, with the pace of growth accelerating in January 2014.
According to the latest data from IATA, the world’s airlines…
Air France to unveil new economy cabins
Air France is unveiling a new range of products and services for its economy class passengers.
To be rolled out in summer 2014, the new economy class cabin will feature a brand new…
Etihad launches economy chauffeur service
Etihad Airways has launched chauffeur services for its economy passengers arriving or departing from Heathrow.
The service can be purchased as an add-on and includes a meet at arrivals…
Continental to add Economy Plus cabin
Continental Airlines will start rolling out its premium economy product, Economy Plus, from tomorrow (19 November), offering four inches of extra legroom in the forward rows of the Economy…
HK Airlines offers premium flights to London
Hong Kong Airlines will launch an all premium class service to London from next year. Commencing on 8 March 2012, the new flights will be operated using a fleet of three brand new Airbus…
Air France to add Premium Voyageur to A380s
Air France will add its Premium Voyageur cabin on all of its Airbus A380s from 12 December 2011. The premium economy offering features a private cabin with 40% more space, and a 48cm wide…
Virgin Atlantic adds flights and premium seats to Caribbean
Virgin Atlantic has confirmed its commitment to the Caribbean market by adding more flights and premium economy seats to the region.
The airline will increase its capacity this winter…
Oman Air may launch economy only services
Oman Air may launch economy-only flights on certain routes in its network, its CEO has told a Dubai-based publication.Speaking to Aviation Business, Peter Hill said the airline was…
Japan and MENA events undercut air traffic growth, economy class growth ‘weak’
Growth in air travel has slowed to 3.8% in March due to the Japanese earthquake and disruption in the Middle East and Africa. Global passenger demand dropped 0.3% in March compared to the…
Ethihad to begin ‘all economy’ service
Etihad Airways is launching new 'all economy' services to Sri Lanka and Kerala as it looks to launch a price competitive product on short haul destinations across the Indian Sub Continent…
Etihad to launch all-economy services
Etihad Airways will launch all-economy services in October, in a move that has surprised many in the Middle East trade.The airline will introduce two all-economy A3230s on selected…
Jet Airways launch ‘Konnect Select’ premium service
Mumbai, April 22, 2010: Buoyed by the improvement in the global economic environment and the resultant upswing in air travel demand, particularly business travel, Jet…
Jet Airways introduces new premium service
Jet Airways Konnect, the airline's economy service, has launched a new premium cabin service on several domestic routes.Konnect Select is in effect from April 26 and will feature…
Air New Zealand unveils lie-flat economy
26 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand will transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy and ground breaking…
Air New Zealand introduces lie-flat economy
26 Jan 10 (TravMedia.com): Air New Zealand will transform international air travel later this year when it introduces revolutionary, Kiwi designed lie-flat economy and ground breaking…
Korean Air unveils new premium seats
09 Dec 09 (TravMedia.com): The new premium seats are being offered on mid-haul business destinations in China and Southeast Asia, such as Incheon-Hong Kong, Incheon-Beijing and…
Korean Air reveals new premium seats
The new premium seats are being offered on mid-haul business destinations in China and Southeast Asia, such as Incheon-Hong Kong, Incheon-Beijing and Incheon-Shanghai, and…
BA premium traffic decline eases in July
British Airways (BA) has said that the rate of decline in first- and business-class traffic eased to the slowest in eight months. According to a Bloomberg report, premium traffic fell…
BA premium traffic tumbles
British Airways has said that its First and Business Class traffic fell by 17.7% last month as customers cut back on travelling amid the global economic downturn. According to a report in…
Slump in India’s premium air travel
Premium air travel within India has fallen by 25-30% this quarter, according to a Hindustan Times report. Airlines reported that the drop is due to previously Premium travellers…
US fliers buy fewer premium seats
US travellers are fleeing airlines' premium seats as companies and businessmen react to higher fares and a stumbling economy, according to a American Express report.USA Today reported…
Lower fuel charges for economy pax
Virgin Atlantic said it will charge its Economy class passengers lower fuel charges than those travelling in its premium cabins. The new fuel charges will rise by different amounts to…
Premium traffic drops in US, Europe
The number of international airline passengers travelling first class and business class in March declined the most since 2003, the International Air Transport Association said but…
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest…
Meet the hottest airplane seat as aviation re-starts
So, why man travellers are setting the wish to fly in Premium Economy?
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…
Lufthansa: New A380 Superjumbo Flights to Boston and New York
by: Harry Johnson |
Due to significant increase in demand for airline tickets and delayed delivery of aircraft, Lufthansa had decided to reactivate Airbus A380
Full article: Lufthansa: New…
Air Canada to launch new Montreal-Amsterdam summer flights
Air Canada announced the addition of new, non-stop seasonal flights between Montreal and Amsterdam for this summer.
New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on STARLUX Airlines
by: Harry Johnson |
STARLUX Airlines also announced its new designation as the “Official International Airline Partner of the LA Clippers”
Full article: New Taipei to Los Angeles Flight on…
Emirates ramps up operations across continents
Emirates has boosted operations by 31% (total ASKMs) since the start of its financial year and has further plans to ramp up seat capacity in its latest published northern summer schedule…
Finnair hops into spring with super schedule
Finnair is hopping into spring with its biggest schedule since 2020, as the airline continues to recover its network and prepares for a busy summer
Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since 2020
by: Harry Johnson |
During March, the carrier is expected to operate over 8,500 flights, the highest number since February 2020
Full article: Finnair: Spring 2023 schedule biggest since…
Emirates recycles more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass in one year
Emirates has recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing
SIA rolls out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS Club members and PPS Club supplementary card holders.
Emirates adds two more Australia services as demand soars
Emirates has taken yet another significant step in the resumption of its Australia capacity by increasing its service to two major cities – Sydney and Melbourne.
ANA Increases Service To Sydney To Double Daily
ANA has announced that it will increase its services to Sydney from 10 to 14 flights per week beginning 26 March.
While both current flights operate at night, each leg of the new…
American Airlines announces summer schedule at London Heathrow
American Airlines continues to expand its presence across the Atlantic, announcing its biggest-ever summer schedule to and from London Heathrow (LHR), operating 26 daily flights starting…
Hilton unveils new brand Spark by Hilton
Hilton has announced the launch of Spark by Hilton, the newest addition to its portfolio of world-class brands. Following extensive research, the introduction of Spark by Hilton fills an…
Emerald Cruises’ new Caribbean & Central America offers with free flights and savings of up to GBP1,600 per couple
2023 is shaping up to be a huge year for Emerald Cruises. Their all-new custom-built luxury yachts, Emerald Azzurra and Emerald Sakara – each carrying a maximum of 100 guests per journey…
Musafir.com foresees steeper growth in 2023 for international travel
Musafir.com, UAE’s online travel agency, predicts that the “International Travel” segment will enjoy a faster growth path in 2023 versus the previous year.
Finnair completes hat-trick of Doha routes
Finnair is launching daily flights from Helsinki to Doha, as it continues to expand its Asian network. This route follows in the footsteps of Finnair’s recently launched flights from…
Get the ‘Festive Feels’ with Emirates, all December long
It’s the most wonderful time of the year and Emirates is ensuring passengers get the festive feels for the whole month of December, with magical moments sprinkled upon journeys from start to…
Emirates officially debuts ‘Emirates World’ in Dubai
Emirates has today officially opened its ‘Emirates World’ retail store experience in the heart of Jumeirah.
Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe.
The Cathay Pacific Green Friday sale returns!
Cathay Pacific is offering exclusive fare prices to some of the best locations in Asia Pacific. Once again the airline is offsetting double the carbon emissions, free of charge, for…
Now fly direct London to Cincinnati with British Airways
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from…
Vistara to fly to Oman
Vistara is launching its first scheduled passenger service to Oman, with the country’s capital Muscat (MCT) set to receive daily service from Mumbai (BOM).
Vistara increases frequency to Frankfurt & Paris
Full-service carrier Vistara has increased frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris. Vistara is now operating 6 weekly flights between Delhi and Frankfurt, and 5 weekly flights between Delhi…
Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto
Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.
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.
China Airlines Reintroduces Flights To Brisbane And Auckland
China Airlines’ flights between Auckland, Brisbane, and Taipei have resumed, with three flights per week from October to December, increasing to five flights per week from January to…
Air New Zealand resumes non-stop flights to Bali
Kiwis wanting to escape wintery months next year will be delighted to hear Air New Zealand will be returning to the tropical shores of Bali in March 2023.
Air New Zealand Chief Customer…
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…
Now fly direct Pune to Singapore with Vistara from 2 Dec
India based private air carrier, Vistara announced flight services connecting Pune with Singapore. The new direct flight service will begin from 2 December 2. The air carrier will operate 4…
Qantas Removes The A380 From Melbourne-Los Angeles
According to the most recent wave of schedule changes washing across Qantas’ calendar, anyone intending to travel first class on the superjumbo next year between Melbourne and Los…
Toky-go! Finnair launches direct flights to Tokyo-Haneda
This weekend, Finnair is launching new direct flights from Helsinki to Tokyo-Haneda, in a boost to its Asian services.
From October 30, flights to Tokyo’s second airport will operate…
Vistara to launch Dhaka-Mumbai flights from 15 Nov
Indian full-service carrier Vistara will start operating flights on Dhaka in Bangladesh and Mumbai in India from November 15. The airline will operate two weekly flights on this route.
American Airlines to restart Sydney– Los Angeles flights from next week
After a five-month pause, American Airlines is relaunching service between Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX), resuming a daily flight to connect citizens from Down Under to North American…
Air New Zealand improves offering on longer Tasman and Island services
From 30 October, all new Economy bookings made on Air New Zealand’s Tahiti, Perth and Honolulu services will enjoy the full-inflight service offering, including a tasty meal, Inflight…
Vistara begins nonstop flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi
Vistara has launched its inaugural flight between Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Flights to Vietnam
Vietnam Airways will have competition this winter from upstart local airline Bamboo Airways.
Passengers across London and the South-East will benefit from a new connection from…
Air India to induct 30 planes
Air India to receive 30 new aircraft, including 5 wide-body Boeing planes, from December this year.
Fly Delta daily direct Cape Town to Atlanta
Its new triangle route offers more flights from the Western Cape and Johannesburg to the U.S.
Delta goes daily from Cape Town to Atlanta
Delta Air Lines is expanding its South Africa network, introducing a new, seasonal “triangular” route from Atlanta-Johannesburg-Cape Town-Atlanta starting December 2, 2022.
The…
Emirates Introduces Its New Brand Ambassador Gerry The Goose
Following in the footsteps of iconic film and television personalities Jennifer Aniston, Chris Hemsworth, and Jeremy Clarkson, Emirates’ latest brand ambassador Gerry, the Goose, is…
Finnair and Qatar Airways to launch daily services from Nordic to Doha
Finnair and oneworld partner Qatar Airways have agreed to establish a long-term strategic cooperation between Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen and Doha
Vistara to fly Mumbai to Abu Dhabi direct from 1 October
The airline will operate daily flights between the two cities using its A320neo aircraft.
Emirates’ A380 To Return To Perth
As part of expanding its flights to Australia, Emirates will resume operating its flagship A380 between Dubai and Perth on 1 December. Due to the upgrade, Emirates can provide nearly 500…
Emirates to retrofit and upgrade interior cabins
Emirates to upgrade the entire interior cabins of 120 Airbus A380 and Boeing 777 aircraft. The project, representing a multi-billion dollar investment to ensure Emirates’ customers "fly…
Emirates Invests More Than 2 Billion To Improve Flying Experience
More than 120 passenger jets are being retrofitted under a new programme called “Fly Better”.
The Absence Of Chinese Carriers In Australia Raises Airfares To Europe
To experience Europe’s late summer beauties, consider flying to Paris in the middle of September for a three-week vacation. From Melbourne or Sydney, you may expect to pay between $3500…
Non-stop Rome to Oz
With its large ex-Italian population and shorter flight time to other possible European mainland destinations it was little surprising that Rome was chosen as the first non-stop first foray…
Norse introduces Orlando
London next!
New long-haul-only operator Norse Atlantic Airways (NBT) continues with its two-class Boeing 787 North Atlantic build-up with the introduction of Oslo – Orlando, a three…
Radisson Hotel Group commits to its owners and guests in Thailand with plans of 100 new signings by 2025
Radisson Hotel Group is gearing up for the recovery of travel and hospitality in Thailand with plans to exponentially expand its portfolio by adding 100 hotels and resorts in the country…
Vistara mulls new international routes as demand rises
Vistara is charting out its own plans to expand international operations on the Frankfurt and Paris routes and add newer routes
Finnair flies to 77 destinations in winter 2022, as travel continues to recover
Finnair has updated its offering for winter 2022-2023, with a view to the Russian airspace closure.
Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations
Air New Zealand has resumed its non-stop service to San Francisco and looks forward to resuming services to Honolulu on 4 July and to Houston on 7 July.
Sky battle for high paying customers
After more than two years of pandemic travel restrictions, airlines are deploying their most expensive product to entice high-paying customers to fork out more money for more room on board.
New Yorkers are one flight closer to New Zealand with non-stop flights between the NYC and Auckland
Getting to New Zealand just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Zealand will be on 17 September…
SIA resumes super jumbo A380 services to Mumbai
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has resumed services of Airbus 380 Superjumbo from Mumbai. The superjumbo aircraft landed in Mumbai, after a two-year break in services
Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year
Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.
Qantas To Re-Launch Perth-London Nonstop Service
Qantas will resume its daily nonstop service from Perth to London, from 27 March.
French Bee A350-1000 Will Carry Nearly 480 Passengers
A brand-new Airbus A350-1000 with 480 passenger seats has just arrived at French Bee, the low-cost airline’s that flies long-haul from its hub in Toulouse.
Qantas Resumes Flights To Johannesburg After A Lengthy Absence
Qantas will resume its operation in South Africa, with the flight landing to Johannesburg for the first time since early 2020 and the first “rescue flights” to bring Australians back home.
The 123rd And Last A380 Has Arrived At Emirates’ Hangars
Emirates has taken delivery of its final A380, bringing the Airbus superjumbo’s production to a close.
Singapore Airlines Offering Free Wi-Fi To Attract Customers
If you are flying with Singapore Airlines within the next three months, you can stay connected for free, at least for part of the flight.
Qantas Restarts Sydney-Singapore-London Flights
On March 27 of 2022, Qantas’ flagship QF1 flight from Sydney to London will once again have a stopover in Singapore, with the return of the Airbus A380 on June 19.
ANA reveals new First and Business Class seats
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has today announced brand new luxury cabin designs, in its ‘East Meets West’ collaboration between Japanese architect Kengo Kuma and British design firm Acumen…
The new Etihad’s business class suites
Etihad Airways flew one of its Airbus A350-1000s to the Dubai Airshow to showcase the carrier’s new business class product.
Emirates could issue an initial public offering
The president of long-haul carrier Emirates said Tuesday that an initial public offering of shares in the Dubai-based airline might take place as the city-state strives to improve its local…
Cathay Pacific increases frequency to Sydney from November
Cathay Pacific is the latest airline to announce plans to resume service to Sydney on November 1.
Singapore Airlines delivers Sydney early Christmas gift with return of flagship A380
Singapore Airlines announced Sydney will once again welcome the carrier's flagship Airbus A380 from 1 December 2021, increasing capacity to the Sydney market ahead of the Christmas holiday…
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…
Emirates to back Airbus A380 to Australia
According to Executive Traveller, Emirates plans to resume its flights to Australia with Airbus A380s following the country's return of international travel.
Emirates launches first airline virtual reality app
Emirates has taken the next step in its ambition to reach and engage audiences around the world with cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) technology
Qantas considering launching point flights to Singapore, UK & US
Australians may soon be able to use their frequent flyer points to book a flight to Singapore, London or Los Angeles on Qantas.
Emirates to receive final A380 in November
Emirates will receive three more A380 aircraft from Airbus this year with its last unit on order scheduled to join its fleet in November, bringing forward the original delivery timeline from…
Air NZ will operate solely Dreamliner’s on long-haul routes
Air New Zealand is retiring its Boeing 777-300 fleet as it seeks to simplify its long-haul fleet in the post-pandemic era.
Funding shortfall for would be newest Australian airline “Brad”
Would-be Australian airline “Brad” is struggling to gain traction.
Singapore’s Scoot seeks Europe fifth freedoms rights
To put it simply, fifth freedom routes are cool. They are one-of-a-kind and unusual. I think the coolest thing about the world is how small and interconnected it is.
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.
Qantas passengers get sky-high view of Supermoon eclipse
From staying up all night to camping out on rooftops, people go to extreme lengths to catch a glimpse of a supermoon, particularly when it comes with a total lunar eclipse.
Qantas plans to have six A380s flying again in 2023
Qantas has highlighted future plans that include the return of six Airbus A380 into operation by the end of 2023 as demand for outbound and inbound grows back to pre-Covid levels.
Qantas launches supermoon scenic flight
Qantas will hold a one-off flight giving passengers the best view of this month’s rare supermoon and full lunar eclipse combo.
Qantas remains confident its fleet of Airbus A380’s will return
Whilst airline chiefs across the world are saying that there is no future for the A380 to return into service, Qantas feels confident that the superjumbo will return.
Emirates flight to celebrate UAE vaccination milestone
Emirates is showcasing the UAE’s remarkable progress in its vaccination programme with a special flight that will carry only fully vaccinated crew and passengers onboard
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021
Podcast: Singapore Airlines Puts the Shine Back on the Big Apple
Featuring: David Bowden.. Singapore Airlines (SIA) returned to New York in early November, when it launched non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport…
Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November
Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Cathay Pacific Airways launches cargo service to Pittsburgh, PA
Cathay Pacific Airways today launched a temporary expansion of its operations in the Americas, with a 12-week cargo service linking Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) with Southeast…
Vistara receives first A321neo with lie-flat beds on narrow body jet, first in South Asia
Vistara has received first Airbus A321neo, thus strengthening its commitment to expanding international operations
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…
SureStay Hotels unveils first hotel in Laos
SureStay Hotel Group marked the launch of its first hotel in Laos, SureStay Hotel by Best Western Vientiane. Hosted recently at Tipsy Elephant, the hotel’s dramatic top floor venue, the…
Slow Travel and Micro Escapes: Trends to watch out for in 2020
Skyscanner has published its APAC Travel Trends Report for 2020. today. Following research into the booking preferences of Asia-Pacific (APAC) travellers, the report has revealed that Slow…
Lufthansa: “The frequency of flying will be rewarded more than ever”
The Lufthansa Group has announced that from 2021 it will be simplifying its status programme and offering customers an easier collection system for achieving and maintaining Frequent…
NokScoot continues growing international footprint
NokScoot, the joint venture low-cost carrier of Thailand’s Nok Air and Singapore’s Scoot, set another milestone with its inaugural flight from Bangkok to Chitose on 27 October 2019,…
Vistara to start Mumbai-Colombo service
Vistara, a full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has announced a six-time-a-week (except Wednesdays) direct service to Colombo, Sri Lanka from…
Jazeera Airways commences operations out of Gatwick
As of 27 October, Jazeera Airways became the first low-cost carrier from the Middle East to fly from the UK with the launch of services from London Gatwick to Kuwait.
In addition to…
Philippine Airlines launches ‘Chase The Sun Sale’
Philippine Airlines has launched its ‘Chase The Sun Sale’ with return flights from London Heathrow to Tokyo, Japan. To enjoy the value fares, bookings must be made before 31 October for…
“A better experience in every part of the aircraft” Qantas CEO welcomes A380 upgrade
The first batch of Qantas’ newly upgraded A380s welcomed their first passengers this week.
The multimillion-dollar upgrade of 12 aircraft includes new seating across expanded Business…
“Let`s talk about Lufthansa Group”: Stefan Molnar spills the beans on Lufthansa Group`s plans in Southeast Asia
With the recent launch of Lufthansa’s new direct Munich-Bangkok service, I tracked down Stefan Molnar, general manager of sales for Lufthansa Group Airlines in Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines…
Air Canada to launch Dreamliner service from Ottawa to London-Heathrow
Air Canada announced it will upgrade its non-stop flights from Ottawa to London-Heathrow to operate the daily service with its state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Beginning next…
Amadeus’ three pieces of advice to OTAs
Online travel agents must embrace merchandising and reinvent retail flow to ensure future growth, says Amadeus.
The online travel market is evolving – and fast. Asia Pacific travel markets,…
Air Canada to launch flights to Brussels
Air Canada has announced the introduction of new, year-round services between Toronto and Brussels starting from 1 May 2020. Up to five weekly non-stop flights will be operated with Air…
Gastronomical wellbeing in the air
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Singapore-based wellness brand COMO Shambhala have co-created specially curated wellness dishes on selected flights. The wellness cuisine, to be available…
Singapore Airlines heads to Seattle
Singapore Airlines (SIA) continues its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 from Singapore to Seattle this morning.
The flight departed Changi…
“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 Canada to launch year-round Montreal-Toulouse service
Air Canada announced the introduction of year-round service between Montreal and Toulouse starting 4 June, 2020. The five-times weekly flights will provide the only year-round service…
Vistara starts daily Delhi-Bangkok service
Vistara inaugurated its daily service to Bangkok, Thailand, the third international destination in its network. The airline will now fly daily between Delhi and Bangkok and will be the…
Vistara launches daily flights to Dubai
Vistara, full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, inaugurated its daily service between Mumbai and Dubai.
The emirate is the carrier’s second…
Philippine Airlines launches ultimate seat sale
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has launched its ultimate mid-year seat sale to destinations across the Far East and Australasia with return flights from London Heathrow to Hong Kong from GBP…
CWT: “The more you travel, the more you use your smartphone”
The most active business travellers are most likely to book flights on their smartphone, according to research conducted by B2B4E travel management platform CWT. Travellers who make more…
Vietnam Airlines introduces free advance seat selection
Enabling passengers to pre-book their preferred seat type and location prior to online check-in 24 hours before departure; advanced seat selection is now available on all international and…
China Southern Airlines takes delivery of its first Airbus A350-900
China Southern Airlines has taken delivery of its first of 20 A350-900 becoming the newest operator of this latest generation and highly efficient twin-engine, long-range widebody…
OYO Townhouse hits 100; becomes India’s largest mid-market boutique hotel brand
OYO Hotels & Homes, India’s largest hotel chain in the budget and mid-market segment, and the world’s sixth largest and fastest-growing chain of fully operated, franchised and leased…
Raining discounts: Vistara celebrates network expansion with monsoon sale
Vistara has announced a significant network expansion with the addition of 62 new flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi. These new flights represent an over 50% increase in the size of…
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…
Qantas Points Plane: Seats that will not cost you a cent
Qantas has launched its new flight where seats do not cost money – but there’s a catch!
Air China triples daily flights between London and Beijing
Air China, the country's major carrier to the UK, has introduced the new Airbus A350-900, operating on its London Heathrow to Beijing route.
Aviation round up: Say cheese!
This week’s news from the skies includes record growth, new routes and a photography completion but first, news from Canada…
Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more
Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…
Travelodge opens flagship hotel in Chester City Centre
Travelodge has opened its new multimillion Cheshire flagship hotel in the heart of Chester city centre and created new jobs within the community.
Singapore Airlines reassures passengers that they’re not spying on them
Singapore Airlines has reassured passengers that the tiny cameras attached to the in-flight entertainment system on some of its planes are deactivated.
Bengaluru’s first A350 to Singapore
The Silicon valley of India, Bengaluru is set to get its first ever A350 medium haul aircraft experience as Singapore Airlines introduces the aircraft on the Bengaluru to Singapore sector.
PAL launches three way capital-to-capital routes connecting SE Asia to London
Philippine Airlines (PAL), has announced the launch of the first direct link connecting the Philippines to the capital of Cambodia, Phnom Penh, from the airline’s Manila hub.
Hot summer routes: Finnair adds 21% to Helsinki-Heathrow capacity
Finnair has announced its plans to add capacity on its route between Helsinki and London Heathrow for the summer 2019 season starting on 31 March 2019.
20 trend reports in 1: What travel will look like in 2019
Flooded with trend reports at the end of the year? TD has a special New Year's gift-- the lord of all trends reports to keep you on top of your game in 2019.
Travelodge celebrates 30 years in Lincolnshire with hat trick of investments
Budget hotel brand Travelodge has celebrated 30 years of trading in the county with new openings and further investments.
Travelodge announces double celebration with two new hotels in Lincolnshire
Travelodge celebrates 30 years of trading in Lincolnshire by opening two hotels in the county this November.
BA unveils new lounge for the transatlantic jet-set
British Airways has announced the opening of its new luxury lounge at New York’s JFK Terminal 7 this week, available to gold cardholders and first class passengers crossing the Atlantic.
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…
Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.
Comfort in flights: A figment of our imagination?
Airlines compete with each other with their high-yielding business class packing it with great seats and perks, while economy class passengers are being squeezed in the cabin – literally.
India’s Vistara partners with British Airways
British Airways and Indian domestic carrier, Vistara, announced a new partnership that will open up more routes between London and India.
Eat like an astronaut with ANA’s in-flight “space meals”
All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) are partnering to give passengers on the Narita-Houston flight a "space-like" experience in honour of Space Day and Sky…
Welcome to Flyland: Population 11.9 million
Financial megalodon HSBC, usually more at home in international banking, has turned its attention skywards this week with the release of an infographic documenting findings from a recent…
PAL strengthens London-Manila connection with Manchester event
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism London (PDOT) have hosted over 80 travel agents from the leisure and corporate sectors in Manchester.
Wendy Wu launches new tours in response to rising interest for Japan
UK-based Asia travel specialist, Wendy Wu Tours, has launched its Japan collection for 2019/2020 in response to a significant increase in interest for Japan.
Cathay Pacific to launch direct link between Seattle and Hong Kong
Cathay Pacific has announced its new non-stop services, its eighth direct link to the US beginning on 31 March 2019.
VIDEO: The making of Cathay Pacific’s first A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has welcomed the newest member to its fleet, the first of its twenty Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. Take a look at what it takes to build one of the world’s newest long-range…
Air Belgium’s inaugural flight touches down in Hong Kong
Air Belgium’s inaugural flight from Brussels Charleroi touched down at 7:40 am on 7 June at Hong Kong International Airport, marking the beginning of its international operations.
Is now the right time for SIA’s relaunch of the world’s longest flight?
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced the return of its non-stop intercontinental service between Singapore and New York using its new ultra-long range plane, the Airbus A350-900ULR from 11…
Austrian Airlines new Boeing 777 arrives from Hong Kong with Eurojet fighter escort
Austrian Airlines will welcome the latest addition to its fleet today, after its new Boeing 777 touches down at the airlines hub Vienna International Airport, after a 12 hour flight from…
Snag the best deals with Egencia’s report that reveals the best time to book
Travel management company, Egencia, has released a full report showing the best time to book, how many people get access to premium travel, and who actually gets to travel without their…
Best Western’s SureStay brand expands to 52 properties with 45 in the pipeline
Best Western Hotels & Resorts announced that in just one and a half years since the launch of its franchise model – SureStay Hotel Group – the brand has already amassed 52 properties…
SIA “step-up frequency” of Singapore-Canberra-Wellington services
Singapore Airlines were the first airline to run a regular service from Singapore to Canberra and Wellington, when it established the route in September 2016, but the success of ‘Capital…
Qantas means business in Perth with a new direct flight to London, new lounge and a new take on passenger wellness
In a journey set to go down in aviation history, Qantas has hardwired Perth to London, with the completion of the first direct commercial flight between the Australia and the UK.
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.
Travelodge expands with 20 new hotels in the UK, creating more jobs in 2018
Travelodge has announced the opening of 20 new hotels in the UK, creating more jobs, and expanding its network in the UK, Spain and Ireland.
Virgin Atlantic unveils latest fleet additions
Virgin Atlantic has unveiled the first of four new Airbus A330-200 to join its fleet.
'Daydream Believer' arrived into Gatwick for finishing touches before it enters into service in March…
APT launches New Year Sale and incentive
APT has launched its New Year Sale enabling travel agents to offer clients savings across its 2018 and 2019 holidays.
The sale runs until 28 February 2018 or until sold out.
Savings…
China Airlines increases Gatwick-Taipei route
China Airlines is increasing its non-stop route from London Gatwick to Taipei from four to five flights per week.
The national flag carrier of the Republic of China (Taiwan) will add a…
APT tips Mekong river cruises as a top seller for 2018
Travel industry partners will reap the benefits of selling Mekong river cruise holidays for 2018 and 2019 according to tour and cruise operator APT.
APT’s head of sales and…
Best Western debut SureStay brand in Bangkok
Best Western Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the launch of Asia’s first ever SureStay Hotel, located in Sukhumvit, Bangkok’s main business and entertainment district.
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…
SureStay Hotel Group enters the Asian market
SureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western Sukhumvit 2 welcomed its first guests this month, in the heart of downtown Bangkok.
Philippine Airlines to jet between Cebu and Bangkok
Following public demand for direct non-stop flights from Asian destinations to the Central Visayas, home of the white sands of Cebu, in the Philippines, Philippine Airlines will be opening a…
Air New Zealand’s new-look Dreamliner touches down
The first of Air New Zealand’s new-look Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners has touched down in Auckland, with a freshly configured interior offering more premium seating options for customers.
Air New Zealand to introduce fair trade coffee
Air New Zealand’s customers will soon be able to sip organic, fairly traded coffee at 30,000ft, after the airline signed a contract, with Hummingbird Coffee, to serve its coffees on its…
APT celebrates 90th Birthday and Plan a Cruise Month
Cruise and tour operator APT has launched a special incentive designed to encourage travel agents to book its Asian river cruises during CLIA UK & Ireland’s Plan a Cruise Month.
APT offers incentive during plan a cruise month
Cruise and tour operator APT has launched an incentive designed to encourage travel agents to book its European and Asian river cruises during CLIA UK & Ireland’s Plan a Cruise Month.…
Win with Funway Holidays and British Airways
Funway Holidays, in conjunction with British Airways is offering agents the chance to earn more via its agent loyalty scheme - MoneyCard.
Throughout September 2017, Funway Holidays…
Air Canada adds new connection to Tokyo
Air Canada has revealed plans to launch a new non-stop service connecting Montreal and Tokyo.
Commencing on 1 June 2018, the flights will operate all-year-round, with daily services…
El Al welcomes first Dreamliner
El Al has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet, a 787-9 model, touched down in Tel Aviv this week following a non-stop, 10,856km delivery…
SIA deploys three A350s to Brisbane
Singapore Airlines has revealed plans to deploy three of its newest aircraft to Brisbane, with the gradual launch of a trio of Airbus A350s to the Australian city.
The modernisation of…
Lufthansa to fly A350 to Hong Kong
Lufthansa will deploy its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, on the direct route from Munich to Hong Kong next month.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its fourth and fifth…
EL AL’s first Dreamliner will take off from London
EL AL’s inaugural Dreamliner flight is expected to take place on 12 September 2017 departing from London Heathrow.
It will operate four times a week, until 15 March, 2018 (winter…
PAL’s newest aircraft enters service
Philippine Airlines’ newest type of aircraft, the Bombardier Q400, has entered commercial service.
The turboprop received a water cannon salute prior to its maiden journey from Cebu…
Air France upgrades long-haul fleet
Air France is making significant progress in upgrading its fleet of long-haul Boeing 777s with new seats and cabin products.
All 25 of the airline's 777-200s and 19 of its 43 777-300s…
Cathay Pacific to fly A350 to New York
Cathay Pacific will start flying its new Airbus A350 aircraft to New York later this year.
Effective 29 October 2017, the airline's daily flights between Hong Kong and Newark Liberty…
Air China chooses new in-flight entertainment system
Air China has chosen to equip its new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft with Panasonic's latest in-flight entertainment and connectivity (IFEC) solution.
The Beijing-based carrier has…
Philippine Airlines boosts domestic routes with world-first aircraft
Philippine Airlines has taken delivery of the world’s first two-class, 86-seat Bombardier Q400 turboprop aircraft.
The new aircraft is the first of an order for 12 Q400s placed by PAL…
Delta adds new US connection to Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will continue to expand its operations in China next summer with the launch of another trans-Pacific service to Shanghai.
The carrier currently operates three direct…
Delta introduces new long-haul aircraft for Asia
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, which will be mainly deployed on trans-Pacific routes to Asia.
The new long-haul aircraft will be able to seat 306…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using…
JAL adds another daily Heathrow flight
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch a second daily flight between Tokyo Haneda and London Heathrow later this year.
Commencing on 29 October 2017, the new flight will be operated using a…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
Vietnam extends visa waiver for Brits
The Government of Vietnam has confirmed that it is once again extending its visa exemption programme for UK passport holders for single-entry stays of up to 15 days, until 30 June 2018. …
SIA starts flying A350 to India
Singapore Airlines will introduce its newest aircraft, the Airbus A350, to India on 1 July.
The aircraft will be deployed on the airline's daily Singapore-Mumbai services, taking over…
China Airlines to launch non-stop flights to London
China Airlines will start flying direct to the UK later this year.
The Taiwanese national carrier will kick off its new non-stop service between Taipei and London's Gatwick Airport on…
Air Canada Celebrates First Montreal-Tel Aviv Flight
The departure of flight AC082 this week marks the successful launch of Air Canada's non-stop Montreal service to Tel Aviv.
This new seasonal service will operate twice weekly from June 22…
JAL upgrades Dreamliner seating
Japan Airlines (JAL) is improving the seating onboard its fleet of Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners.
The new "JAL Sky Suites", which have previously been rolled out on the airline's Boeing 767s,…
Scoot goes long-haul with European launch
Scoot reached a new milestone this week when it launched its first genuine long-haul route and its inaugural service to Europe.
Singapore Airlines' low-cost carrier touched down in…
EL AL is embarking on a new path
David Maimon, CEO & President of EL AL Israel Airlines, has announced the acquisition of 16 new Dreamliner aircraft with an investment of over $1.25 billion.
EL AL DreamlinerThe…
Philippine Airlines reconfigures A330s
Philippine Airlines has converted the layout of eight A330-300 aircraft and introduced a new cabin product on nine of its international destinations.
This comes ahead of the launch of the…
Airbus unveils new version of A380
Airbus has revealed plans for a new version of its double-decker jet, the A380.
The new "A380plus" will feature a new cabin layout with space for approximately 80 extra seats, and a…
EL AL is embarking on a new path
David Maimon, CEO & President of EL AL Israel Airlines, has announced the acquisition of 16 new Dreamliner aircraft with an investment of over $1.25 billion.
…
SIA adds more flights to Paris
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will increase the number of flights it operates to Paris this winter.
The national carrier has confirmed that from 29 October 2017 to 24 March 2018, it will add…
Lufthansa adds Asian links from Munich
Lufthansa has unveiled plans to launch a series of long-haul services from Munich next summer, including new flights to key Asian cities.
For summer 2018, the German national carrier…
RwandAir announces trade competition to celebrate new service
To celebrate the launch of the first direct flight between the UK and Rwanda, RwandAir has announced a trade competition running until 14 July this year.
Any bookings made on the RwandAir…
Philippine Airlines returns to KL
Philippine Airlines has resumed daily flights to Kuala Lumpur after a three-year absence.
The new service took off on Thursday (8 June 2017) and coincided with the start of a codeshare…
United gives Singapore a direct LAX link
Singapore will be reconnected with Los Angeles later this year, when United Airlines launches one of the world's longest air routes.
There have been no non-stop flights between the two…
Vistara eyes international future with new Airbus jet
Vistara has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo - the new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft.
The airline, which is a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata, has…
Travelodge launches new SuperRooms
Travelodge has launched its new ‘SuperRooms’, bringing the ‘premium economy’ concept familiar to airline users to the UK budget hotel market.
Peter Gowers, Travelodge chief executive…
China Airlines flies newest aircraft to San Francisco
China Airlines has started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Airbus A350, to San Francisco.
The twin-aisle jet was deployed on the trans-Pacific route from Taipei on 14 May,…
RwandAir launches non-stop flights from Gatwick to Rwanda
RwandAir will launch the first non-stop flight from the UK to Rwanda.
The route will operate from May 26, three times a week, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from London Gatwick to…
Best Western confirms Asia’s first SureStay hotel
Best Western has confirmed that Asia's first ever SureStay hotel will open in downtown Bangkok in the fourth quarter of 2017.
SureStay Plus Sukhumvit 2 is a brand new "premium economy"…
APT celebrates growth in river cruise with Asia offers
APT has reported significant growth across its river cruise portfolio in the first quarter of 2017 with a 60% uplift in sales compared to the same period last year.
According to APT’s…
Caribtours launches summer sale incentive giveaway
As part of Caribtours' annual summer sale from 17 April – 20 May, offers will be unveiled for the first time in its luxury travel magazine.
The issue also includes incentives and…
Indian flyers served in-flight Starbucks
An airline in India has started serving Starbucks coffee onboard its flights.
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' Delhi-based subsidiary, is now offering Starbucks India Estates Blend coffee…
Q&A With CheapAir.com CEO: Summer Travel, Industry Trends & Best Fare Deals
CEO Jeff Klee started CheapAir.com in 1989 from his college dorm room after getting a crash course in the airline industry from planning his own backpacking trip through Europe on a…
Airbus redesigns A380 to add 80 more seats
Airbus has unveiled a new layout for its double-decker jet, the A380, making room for up to 80 additional seats.
A series of new interior options, including a redesigned staircase…
Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on Heathrow-Seattle route
Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines.
The new service,…
Lufthansa second Indian A350 touches down
Lufthansa's third Airbus A350 aircraft - and the second to be deployed to India - has been delivered to the airline.
The new long-haul jet touched down at Munich Airport recently, and…
Air New Zealand bids farewell to Boeing 767s
Air New Zealand has retired its fleet of Boeing 767 aircraft, more than 30 years after the aircraft were first introduced.
The airline's last remaining 230-seat 767-300 aircraft took…
Asiana to debut A350 on Hong Kong route
Hong Kong will be the first international destination to welcome Asiana Airlines' brand new twin-aisle aircraft, the Airbus A350.
The new jet was due to enter service on 15 May 2017…
Lufthansa boosts Thai tourism with largest jet
Lufthansa will provide a further boost to Thailand's inbound tourism market this winter, with the deployment of its largest airline, the Airbus A380, on the Frankfurt-Bangkok route.…
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…
Air New Zealand introduces Dreamliner on Adelaide route
With visitor numbers between New Zealand and South Australia continuing to soar, Air New Zealand has announced that it will start flying its twin-aisle Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft…
Air searches to be filtered by “flight experience”
Four of the world's largest airlines will soon allow passengers to filter their flight searches by the in-flight "experience" offered, such as aircraft type and cabin features.
Airbus…
Virgin Atlantic to launch first direct Heathrow-Barbados flight
Virgin Atlantic has today announced plans to launch the only direct flight from London Heathrow to Barbados. The new, twice weekly service will launch on 12 December. Flights will be on sale…
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…
Air France expands Indian Ocean network
Air France will launch direct flights to the Maldives this year, as it continues to expand its Indian Ocean network.
Effective 1 November 2017, the national carrier will operate twice…
Lufthansa reveals new A350-900
Lufthansa’s new A350-900 has been presented to the public in Munich with a spectacular light show and an official unveiling ceremony in the Lufthansa Technik Hangar.
A media show with…
ANA to add third daily Jakarta flight
ANA has announced plans to launch a third daily flight to Jakarta this summer.
Commencing on 1 August 2017, the Japanese carrier will introduce a second daily service from Tokyo's…
Singapore Airlines’ A350 service takes off from Manchester
Today saw the inaugural transatlantic flight of Singapore Airlines' first UK Airbus A350-900 aircraft.
The aircraft will fly on Singapore Airline’s Manchester routes, serving both…
China Airlines upgrades Vienna service
China Airlines has deployed its newest long-haul aircraft on the Taipei-Vienna route.
The Airbus A350 aircraft will now operate the carrier’s three weekly flights to Austria's capital…
Cathay to add second Spanish service this summer
Cathay Pacific will launch its first ever direct flight to Barcelona this summer.
Commencing in July 2017, the new service will operate four times a week direct to and from Hong Kong,…
Wendy Wu Tours launches first major TV campaign
Wendy Wu Tours is celebrating the New Year with its first ever major TV campaign running from 9 – 30 January.
The advert will promote their January offer of an exclusive free…
2017 Travel Trend Forecast by CheapAir
Check out CheapAir’s 2017 travel trend forecast below: 1. New airfare options – In 2017, airlines will continue their efforts to “de-commoditize” their offerings. More than ever, travelers…
Lufthansa takes delivery of new Indian jet
Lufthansa's first new Airbus A350 aircraft landed at Munich Airport on Wednesday, ahead of its entry into service on the Munich-Delhi route.
The airline has ordered a total of 25 A350s,…
United welcomes new long-haul jet
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The brand new long-haul jet was delivered straight from the Boeing factory in Washington state, marking…
Virgin Atlantic serves up a festive feast at 38,000ft
Customers jetting off with Virgin Atlantic from Dubai this week can expect a festive feast in the sky – as the airline prepares to serve 27,000 Christmas dinners at 38,000ft.
Between…
SIA adds new Scandinavian service in 2017
Stockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) route network next year, when the national carrier introduces a new service to Sweden’s capital via Moscow.…
SIA to fly A350 to UK
Singapore Airlines will start to deploy its newest aircraft on one of its newest routes next month.
Effective 17 January 2017, the national carrier will operate its Airbus A350-900…
Air France Joins Dreamliner Club
Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing’s newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner.The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to roll off…
Qantas reveals first Dreamliner route
Qantas has revealed that the trans-Pacific route between Melbourne and Los Angeles will be the first to be operated by its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
The long-haul jet's inaugural…
Hong Kong to welcome United’s latest long-haul jet
United Airlines will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet next year, and Hong Kong has been selected as the first long-haul destination for the new twin-aisle jet.
The aircraft will…
First non-stop Australia-UK flights to launch in 2018
Travellers will be able to fly direct between Australia and the UK for the first time in 2018, following the launch of Qantas’ new non-stop Perth-London service.
The new 14,498km route,…
Air France joins Dreamliner club
Air France has become the latest airline to take delivery of Boeing's newest long-haul aircraft, the B787 Dreamliner.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes the 500th Dreamliner to…
Delhi to welcome Lufthansa’s first A350
Delhi will become the first long-haul destination to welcome Lufthansa's brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German national carrier will take delivery of its first A350 on 19 December…
British Airways celebrates first anniversary of the Dreamliner launch with special fares from Abu Dhabi to London
British Airways has announced a special fares campaign to mark the one-year anniversary since the launch of the Dreamliner 787-9 on its Abu Dhabi to London service.
The special fares…
Cosmos Tours & Cruises offers free flight upgrades
Cosmos Tours & Cruises has launched a North America campaign with a range of discounts and great value offers for new bookings made in November.
A free cabin upgrade to World…
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…
Air NZ, Santa Monica Tourism team up for UK travel trade event
Air New Zealand and Santa Monica Tourism recently hosted an evening for the UK travel trade.
A total of 55 British corporate and leisure travel agents gathered at the rooftop Santa Monica…
Finnair flies A350 to Tokyo in Asian expansion
Finnair has unveiled plans to launch more flights to Asia, including its first ever Airbus A350 services to Tokyo.
The Helsinki-based carrier will add four more weekly flights to the…
China Airlines joins A350 club
China Airlines has become the latest Asian carrier to take delivery of the new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Taiwan's national carrier welcomed its first A350 - an A350-900 model - on Friday,…
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…
Air Canada to fly Dreamliner direct to Mumbai
Air Canada has unveiled plans to expand its operations in India with the launch of a new direct service connecting Toronto with Mumbai.
Commencing on 1 July 2017, the national carrier…
Best Western targets unbranded hotels with white label concept
Best Western has unveiled a new white label franchise model through which is aiming to tap the potential of unbranded lower tier hotels.
SureStay Hotels, which comes in three separate…
Travel 2 offers agents luxury incentive
Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of five items worth £400 including a luxury watch, or handbag with its latest campaign, ‘Cathay Pacific – The Life Well Travelled’.
The…
Travel 2 treats agents to shopping spree
Travel 2 has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to offer agents the chance to earn £10 of T2 Rewards Card credits for every Premium Economy and Upper Class seat booking made.
Agents selling…
Air Canada adds first Chinese service from Montreal
Air Canada will launch its first ever direct flights from Montreal to China next year.
In February 2017, the national carrier will open up a new non-stop trans-Pacific service…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Vietnam
Air New Zealand has confirmed that it will operate a second season of direct services between Auckland and Vietnam next year.
And this time, passengers will be offered the chance to…
Emirates to re-think business model
Emirates is looking to boost its ancillary revenues and is seriously considering introducing a premium economy class on its aircraft, president Tim Clark said last week.
The carrier…
Travel 2 treats agents to shopping spree
Travel 2 has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to offer agents the chance to earn £10 of T2 Rewards Card credits for every Premium Economy and Upper Class seat booking made.
Agents selling…
Qantas launches UK agent incentive
Qantas has launched its ‘Unlock Australia with Qantas’, a new incentive exclusive to UK travel agents.
Until 30th September, agents who make an eligible Qantas booking will be…
Cathay’s new A350 fleet spreads wings
Cathay Pacific has deployed its brand new fleet of Airbus A350 on two of its European routes.
The launch of the airline's inaugural A350 flight to Dusseldorf on 1 September 2016…
Gold Medal offers agents chance to win £25,000 in prizes
Gold Medal is giving agents the chance to win a Golden Treasure Chest of prizes worth up to £25,000 with its latest bumper incentive.
Agents can also receive up to £20 Farebank Rewards on…
ANA to fly Dreamliner to Delhi
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) will start flying its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Delhi this winter.
Effective 30 October 2016, the airline will deploy its B787-8 Dreamliner on all…
Air China to launch first flights to Poland
Air China will continue to expand its presence in Eastern Europe next month with the launch of its first ever direct flights to Poland.
Commencing on 21 September 2016, the carrier…
Cathay Pacific increases baggage allowances
Cathay Pacific and Dragonair have revealed details of their new baggage policy, which will increase weight allowances and reduce excess baggage charges.
Under the revised policy, all…
Scoot to launch first flights to Europe
Scoot, the Singapore-based low-cost carrier, will start flying to Europe for the first time next summer.
Scheduled to commence on 20 June 2017, the airline will operate non-stop…
Tibet Airlines plans first European flights
Tibet Airlines is planning to launch its first ever flights to Europe.
The airline, which is backed by Air China, has applied to the Civil Administration of China (CAAC) for…
SIA adds third destination in Germany
Dusseldorf has become the third German city in Singapore Airlines’ route network.
The new direct service between Singapore and Dusseldorf will initially be operated three times a week…
Virgin Atlantic celebrates 16 years in Delhi
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating 16 years of flying from London to Delhi this month.
Since the launch of the route on 5 July, 2000, the airline has flown more than two million passengers.…
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…
Lufthansa relaunches Munich-Tehran route
German carrier Lufthansa has relaunched non-stop flights from Munich to the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Flight LH 602 will operate three times a week departing Munich at 22.10 pm and…
Lufthansa relaunches Munich-Tehran route
Lufthansa has relaunched nonstop flights from Munich to the Iranian capital, Tehran.
Flight LH 602 will operate three times a week departing Munich at 22.10 pm and arriving in Tehran…
SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year
Singapore Airlines will launch direct flights to the US later in 2016 - two years earlier than previously anticipated.
The national carrier has confirmed that effective 23 October…
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…
Air Canada launches new route Down Under
Air Canada has launched a new service connecting Vancouver with Brisbane.
The inaugural flight arrived in the Australian city on Friday morning (3 June 2016), becoming the only direct…
Cathay Pacific enters A350 era
Cathay Pacific has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a major new fleet renewal and expansion programme.
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down in…
Air China enters Dreamliner era
Air China has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new long-haul jet was officially handed over to the airline in a ceremony in Beijing last week. Air…
China Airlines welcomes unique co-branded Boeing 777
China Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777 aircraft, which features the liveries of both the Taiwanese airline and the US planemaker.
The twin-aisle aircraft, which becomes…
Virgin Australia upgrades long-haul cabins
Virgin Australia has unveiled a series of new upgrades to its long-haul aircraft cabins, including a new business class seat and an extra legroom product in economy class.
The airline's…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to South America
Just a day after launching its first Dreamliner flight to North America, Air New Zealand has confirmed plans to fly the new long-haul jet to South America.
On Tuesday, Air New Zealand…
North American debut for Air New Zealand’s Dreamliner
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787 Dreamliner will touch down in Hawaii for the first time this week.
The airline is replacing its B767 with the new B787-9 aircraft on the Auckland-Honolulu…
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…
Air Canada ramps up Indian operations with second Delhi route
Less than six months after the launch of its inaugural flight from Toronto to Delhi, Air Canada has unveiled plans to introduce a second direct service to the Indian capital.
On 20…
Alitalia to relaunch direct Rome-Beijing flights
Italian flag carrier Alitalia will launch direct flights from Rome to Beijing on 18 July.
The Beijing service represents Alitalia’s third new intercontinental route of 2016, following…
Alitalia to start flying to Beijing
Alitalia will launch a new direct service between Rome and Beijing this summer.
Commencing on 18 July 2016, the new route will operate four times a week, departing the Italian capital…
Face-to-Face: Richard Quest
Richard Quest, the CNN anchor, recently embarked on an eight-day round-the-world journey using only low-cost carriers. Travel Daily caught up with Richard following his trip...
Q:…
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…
Scoot moves into Middle East with Jeddah flights
Singapore-based Scoot has revealed plans to launch its first ever flights to the Middle East.
From 2 May 2016, the low-cost carrier will offer three daily direct services between…
Air China reveals Dreamliner routes
Air China will start taking delivery of its new fleet Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft in the coming months, and the airline has now revealed the routes on which it intends to deploy the…
Cathay’s first A350 takes to the skies
Cathay Pacific's first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies above southern France.
The aircraft will now enter the final phase of production, including…
Vietnam Airlines offers loyalty upgrades on UK flights
Vietnam Airlines is offering new and existing members of its Lotusmiles frequent flyer programme an instant upgrade to Titanium or Gold membership for up to a year, in return for buying a…
KLM flies Dreamliner to three Chinese cities
KLM will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to three cities in China later this month.
On 27 March 2016, the Dutch national carrier will deploy the new long-haul jet on its…
JAL upgrades Boeing 777 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) has started rolling out new seats on its international fleet of Boeing 777s.
The airline has revealed that new business class 'JAL Sky Suites', which have…
Vietnam Airlines discounts UK routes
UK travellers can fly direct to Vietnam from under £400 per person this spring, thanks to national carrier Vietnam Airlines’ new online ‘Super Deal’ fares.
Valid for travel on its…
Hangzhou to get first direct link to US
The Chinese city of Hangzhou will be connected to the US for the first time this summer, when United Airlines launches a new direct service from San Francisco.
Continuing the US carrier's…
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…
Face-to-Face: Ngo Tri Hung
Ahead of the ITB Berlin trade sow, Travel Daily Media chats with Ngo Tri Hung, Vietnam Airlines' general manager for Germany, about his company's fleet and network development plans...
Q)…
Singapore Airlines enters new long-haul era with A350
Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350, ushering a new era of long-haul international air travel for the national carrier.
The new A350-900 aircraft marks the…
New ibis Styles opens in Brisbane
AccorHotels has opened a new budget hotel in Brisbane.
The ibis Styles Brisbane Elizabeth Street, which is attached to the Myer Centre and Queen Street Mall, welcomed its first guests on…
Travel 2 offers double earnings on US & Caribbean bookings
Tour operator Travel 2 is offering double earnings as part of its popular ‘Every Day’s a Pay Day’ campaign on all USA and Caribbean bookings.
Agents can earn up to £440 per booking on…
Lufthansa to fly new A350 to Delhi
Delhi will become one of the first destinations for Lufthansa's new fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft.
The German airline has revealed that its first 10 A350s will be based at Munich…
Blow for IATA as NDC investor pulls out
The implementation of IATA's New Distribution Capability (NDC) project has suffered a blow after the venture's ‘Innovation Fund’ investor pulled out.
IATA confirmed this week that…
Eurowings opens new market for Lufthansa, and for Asia
Eurowings' new low-cost flights to Thailand have opened up an entirely new market for the Lufthansa Group, focusing on price-sensitive leisure travellers, according to Dirk Grossmann,…
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…
United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes
United Airlines will start operating its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on all routes to Australia and New Zealand this year.
2016 marks the 30th anniversary of the US carrier's first flights to…
Sabre, American start to implement NDC standards
Sabre and American Airlines have started offering the carrier's Preferred and Main Cabin Extra seats through the GDS using NDC-based technology standards.
This launch represents both…
Scoot to launch first flights to India
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Scoot is planning to launch its first flights to India.
In an interview with the Economic Times this week, Scoot's country manager for India, Bharath…
Chongqing Airlines goes international
Chongqing Airlines will launch its first ever international flights this week.
Commencing on 4 February, the airline will operate three weekly flights between Chongqing and Bangkok.…
United to fly direct from US to Singapore
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Singapore.
Commencing on 1 June 2016, the new service will operate daily using United's new…
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…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Travel Daily Asia’s Review of 2015
With the world seemingly lurching from one crisis to another, it’s nice to have one success story to rely on: tourism.
Despite the countless setbacks of recent years, from the global…
Air Canada flies daily to Brisbane
Air Canada will start flying daily between Vancouver and Brisbane next summer.
From 17 June 2016, the airline will add four more weekly services to its existing three-flights-a-week…
Cathay Pacific to launch flights to London Gatwick
Cathay Pacific Airways will launch flights to London’s Gatwick Airport next year, using its brand new Airbus A350 aircraft.
Commencing on 2 September 2016, the new flights will…
New Zealand gets connected with new international routes
Two significant air routes are launching this week, connecting New Zealand with Southeast Asia and South America.
Last night, Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina’s capital…
Air New Zealand touches down in Buenos Aires
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight to Argentina touched down in Buenos Aires this morning.
The new service, NZ30, departed Auckland at 1920 on Tuesday evening and arrived in the Argentine…
Vistara expands fleet with ninth A320
Vistara has continued to expand its operations with the delivery of its ninth Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet comes equipped with 148 seats - 16 in business class, 36…
China Southern to connect Shenzhen with Sydney
China Southern Airlines will launch a new service connecting Shenzhen with Sydney early next year.
Commencing on 20 January 2016, the new route will mark the first direct link between…
United Airlines celebrates 10 years in India
United Airlines is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its inaugural service to India.
The US carrier, under the former Continental Airlines brand, commenced services to India in…
Air New Zealand to fly Dreamliner to Hawaii
Air New Zealand will start flying its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to Hawaii next year.
The 302-seat aircraft will be deployed on the Auckland-Honolulu route from 10 May 2016,…
American to link LA with Tokyo Haneda
American Airlines will launch a new trans-Pacific service between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Haneda Airport next year.
Commencing on 11 February 2016, the service will operate daily…
China Airlines to fly new Boeing 777 to Frankfurt
China Airlines started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-Frankfurt route this month.
This marks the first foray into Europe for the new…
Air France flies new cabins to Bengaluru
Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Bengaluru.
The new cabins have been introduced on the Boeing 777-200 aircraft Air France uses…
Air Canada launches direct Dreamliner flights to Delhi
Air Canada’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft touched down in Delhi for the first time on Monday, marking the start of a new scheduled service direct from Toronto.
The new route becomes the…
BA to fly A380 daily to Singapore
British Airways will start operating daily Airbus A380 flights to Singapore next month.
Commencing on 20 November 2015, the UK's national carrier will use the A380 to operate one of…
Face-to-Face: Mark Schwab
Travel Daily goes Face-to-Face with the chief executive officer of the Star Alliance, Mark Schwab...
Q) Star Alliance recently re-established a presence in Brazil with Avianca Brasil.…
BA flies new Dreamliner to Delhi
British Airways' new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Delhi for the first time this week.
The new 216-seat aircraft is the newest model in BA's fleet and comes equipped with…
Lufthansa boosts Munich-Denver route
Lufthansa will introduce new non-stop flights from Munich to Denver on 11th May 2016. The connection has been allocated flight number LH 480 and will take off from Munich at 11:45am five…
Lufthansa launches A380 flights to Hong Kong
Lufthansa's Airbus A380 touched down at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday.
The double-decker jet will now operate daily flights on the Frankfurt-Hong Kong route. The outbound…
Air France flies new cabins to Beijing
Air France has started offering its new long-haul cabin products on flights to and from Beijing.
The new cabins were introduced this month on the Boeing 777 aircraft Air France uses…
SIA to launch new Airbus A350 on Amsterdam route
Singapore Airlines has announced that its first Airbus A350 aircraft will enter long-haul service on the Singapore-Amsterdam route next year.
The airline will welcome the first of 63…
Going West for less
Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet is set to launch its inaugural non-stop flights to London Gatwick next summer.
From May 6, 2016, the airline will fly four times daily to the…
Air NZ launches VR tour for UK trade
Air New Zealand is using Google Cardboard technology to share a virtual reality immersive experience with the UK travel trade.
The new Air New Zealand Cabin Viewer app showcases the…
Vistara expands fleet with seventh A320
New Indian airline Vistara has continued to expand its fleet with the arrival of its seventh Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet arrived today and will be followed by two…
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…
Lufthansa Group announces major restructuring plan
Lufthansa Group has confirmed it will adopt a new organisational structure with effect from 1 January, in a move it claims will add around €500 million in annual earnings once fully…
Air New Zealand showcases seats in North America
Air New Zealand has embarked on a month-long tour of North America, to showcase its new seats.
The "Pleased to Seat You" roadshow will cover seven cities in the US and Canada from 14…
Cathay Pacific to launch Madrid flights
Cathay Pacific has announced plans to fly to Madrid.
The new service will commence on 2 June 2016, operating four times a week. Services will depart Hong Kong International Airport…
Corporate Traveller UK offers SMEs new value-adds
Corporate Traveller UK, the specialist travel management provider for SMEs, has launched Travel Smart, a new range of value-added benefits for clients booking selected flights, car hire and…
Cathay Pacific launches flights to Dusseldorf
Cathay Pacific launched its inaugural flight to Dusseldorf on 1 September 2015.
The new route will now operate four times a week (Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays),…
Insider Journeys launches first brochure since relaunch
Specialist tour operator Insider Journeys will unveil its 2016-17 preview brochure on 1 September.
The brochure will showcase the company’s best-selling small group journeys in Asia.…
China Southern connects Wuhan with Rome and Dubai
China Southern Airlines has revealed plans to launch direct services from Wuhan to Rome and Dubai.
Commencing on 17 December 2015, the airline will launch three weekly flights from…
JAL to fly Dreamliner to Hanoi
Japan Airlines has revealed that it will deploy its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on the Tokyo-Hanoi route.
The B787 aircraft (unconfirmed whether it will be a B787-8 or larger…
Air China to fly direct to Mumbai
Air China has confirmed plans to launch flights connecting Beijing and Mumbai.
The new direct service will commence on 25 October 2015, operating four times a week. Flights will…
Cathay Pacific launches discount flights from Manchester
To celebrate the success of its newest UK route, Cathay Pacific is offering discount fares to Vietnam and the Philippines from Manchester from £519, and Australia from £569.
The airline,…
Myanmar National Airlines flies back into international airspace
Myanmar National Airlines has celebrated the launch of flights to Singapore – its first new international route for 22 years.
The new Yangon-Singapore service touched down at Changi…
Air Canada welcomes first extended Dreamliner
Air Canada has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, the extended version of the new long-haul aircraft.
The national carrier took delivery of its first smaller B787-8…
Poland’s LOT to launch three Asian routes
LOT Polish Airlines has announced plans to add three new Asian cities to its route map next year.
As part of its new long-haul strategy, the Warsaw-based national carrier will start…
Face-to-Face: Mischa Mannix-Opie
Travel Daily Asia chats with Mischa Mannix-Opie, Air New Zealand's Country Manager for Singapore...
Q) You launched flights to Singapore earlier this year; what has the…
Myanmar National Airlines opens Singapore route
Myanmar National Airlines' new flights to Singapore have gone on sale, ahead of the route's launch next month.
The new Yangon-Singapore flights will commence on 17 August, operating…
Air France to launch Mexico’s first A380 flights
Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 to Mexico next year, marking the first time the world's largest passenger aircraft has operated a scheduled service to the country.
From January…
Air Canada to fly new Dreamliner to Delhi
Delhi will become the first international destination to welcome Air Canada's new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Commencing on 1 November 2015, the new long-haul jet will operate…
ANA to launch new Sydney route with Dreamliner
ANA has unveiled plans to launch flights to Sydney, using its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
Pending government approval, Japanese airline will launch daily flights between…
BA reveals 787-9 route plans
British Airways is set to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 aircraft in 2015 with the UAE, Oman and Delhi routes among the first to welcome the Dreamliner.
The airline has…
China Airlines deploys new Boeing 777 to San Francisco
China Airlines has started operating its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-San Francisco route.
The brand new twin-aisle aircraft offers 358 seats in…
Air Canada flies Dreamliner to Brisbane
Air Canada will launch a direct service between Vancouver and Brisbane next year, using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
Commencing on 17 June 2016, the route will initially operate…
Regent Seven Seas offers £1 flight upgrades
Regent Seven Seas is offering guests the chance to upgrade their flights to World Traveller Plus or Premium Economy for just £1 when booking select Caribbean sailings this month. …
Vietnam Airlines enters new era with first Airbus A350
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350 aircraft, marking the start of a new era of long-haul travel for the national carrier.
In a major revamp of its…
‘Cathay Pacific Experience’ heads to Canary Wharf
Celebrating 35 years of flying travellers between the UK and Hong Kong this year, Hong Kong’s flagship airline will be bringing the ‘Cathay Pacific Experience’ to London’s Canary Wharf from…
BA celebrates star-studded KL launch
British Airways launched its new London-Kuala Lumpur route today, marked by celebrity photo-shoot involving Hollywood actress Michelle Yeoh, fashion designer Jimmy Choo and supermodel…
Air France to expand Cuban services
Air France will operate an additional weekly flight to Havana in Cuba from October 2015, increasing its offer to 11 weekly departures during winter 2015.
Air France has operated…
ANA goes international with new Dreamliner
Japan's ANA will deploy its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on an international route for the first time next week.
The larger version of the Dreamliner will start operating the…
Airline briefs: Finnair offers tickets on inaugural A350 flights, Air France signs MoU with Air Seychelles
Finnair has commenced offering tickets for its inaugural Airbus A350 XWB flights scheduled for October.
The airline, which is the European launch customer for the aircraft, will operate…
Air New Zealand flies to Houston
Air New Zealand has announced plans to expand its North American network with the launch of flights to Houston.
Commencing in mid-December 2015, the new route will operate five times…
Vistara touches down in Pune
Vistara has continued its Indian expansion with the launch of flights to Pune.
The inaugural flight from Delhi to the Maharashtra city took off on Thursday 9 April and Vistara will…
Air France flies new cabins to Guangzhou
Air France has started flying its revamped Boeing 777 aircraft to Guangzhou, featuring the airline's latest cabin products.
The twin-aisle jet operating the direct Paris-Guangzhou…
Alitalia to fly to Abu Dhabi from Venice
Abu Dhabi is the first new route opened by Alitalia since the January launch of operations following Etihad Airways acquisition of a 49% stake in the company.
The Venice-Abu Dhabi…
Air New Zealand flies to Argentina
Air New Zealand will launch a new non-stop service to Argentina later this year.
Commencing on 1 December 2015, the new Auckland-Buenos Aires route will mark Air New Zealand’s first…
Scoot expands Bangkok service with Dreamliner
Scoot will increase the number of flights it operates to Bangkok this summer, with the deployment of its brand new Boeing 787 Dreamliner to the city.
From 8 July 2015, the Singaporean…
New Eurowings to fly long-haul from October
Lufthansa's new low-cost carrier, Eurowings, will commence long-haul operations in fourth quarter of 2015 with flights to Thailand, the Caribbean and Middle East.
Ticket sales have…
American to fly new Dreamliner to Beijing
American Airlines has unveiled the launch schedule for its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the inaugural international service to Beijing.
The world's largest airline…
Lufthansa to connect South America
The lure of South America has touched Lufthansa.
The airline recently announced its intent to further expanding its route network to South America. Come 16 November 2015, Lufthansa…
China Airlines flies new B777 to New York
China Airlines has started flying its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
Effective this month, the new long-haul aircraft will operate three weekly flights between…
Scoot welcomes “game changing” Dreamliner
Scoot took delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft today, marking a major milestone in the airline's development.
The Singapore-based low-cost carrier has ordered 20…
JAL to deploy new Dreamliner cabin to Delhi
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year, including Delhi.
From 29 March 2015, the Japanese national carrier will…
JAL rolls out new Dreamliner cabins on international routes
Japan Airlines will roll out new aircraft and cabin products across a series of international routes this year.
From June 2015, the airline will start deploying its new fleet of…
Delta to fly LA-Shanghai
Delta Air Lines will commence a new service between Los Angeles and Shanghai this summer.
Launching on 9 July 2015, the route will be operated daily using a 291-seat Boeing 777-200LR…
SIA’s new Indian venture takes off
Vistara, Singapore Airlines' new Indian joint venture, took to the skies for the first time on Friday, on a flight from Delhi to Mumbai.
The new airline was given a grand send off…
Air China receives two more Boeing 747-8s
Air China welcomed two more Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft last month.
One arrived on 10 December and the second touched down in Beijing on 31 December.
The two jumbo jets,…
Vistara aims to “put the joy back into flying” in India
New Indian airline Vistara says it will aim to "put the joy back into flying" when it launches next month, with a focus on passenger services.
The Delhi-based carrier, which will commence…
Vistara to launch on 9 January
Singapore Airlines' new Indian venture, Vistara, will take to the skies for the first time on 9 January 2015, it has been confirmed.
The airline last week secured its Air Operator's…
EVA adds Houston to US network
EVA Air will continue the rapid expansion of its trans-Pacific operations next year with the launch of a new route to Houston.
Commencing on 19 June 2015, the Taiwanese airline will…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
Finnair confirms order for eight A350s
Finnair has continued with plans to expand its long-haul fleet, by firming up an order with Airbus for eight new A350 aircraft.
The aircraft were previously options as part of the…
Air Canada to fly more Dreamliners to Asia
Air Canada will start flying its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to more destinations in Asia in the coming months.
The airline recently deployed the new long-haul…
Air Canada to fit more aircraft with updated seats
Air Canada has announced plans to add its new international business class and premium economy seats to more aircraft.
The carrier will add the international business class to all its…
Air China flies new 747 to Shanghai
Air China has launched its brand new Boeing 747-8 Intercontinental aircraft on the Beijing-Shanghai route.
The aircraft, which is the largest in Air China's fleet, touched down at…
BA’s A380 touches down in Singapore
British Airways’ largest aircraft, the Airbus A380, touched down in Singapore for the first time on today (Wednesday 29 October 2014).
The 469-seat double-decker aircraft landed at…
Virgin Atlantic to fly Dreamliner to India
Virgin Atlantic is planning to deploy its brand new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to India next year, a company official has revealed.
Joe Thompson, the UK carrier's director of…
Virgin Atlantic welcomes first Dreamliner
Virgin Atlantic Airways has celebrated the delivery of its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The UK-based airline becomes the first European carrier to take delivery of the…
China Airlines brings SkyCouch seats to Asia
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
British Airways to resume flights to KL
British Airways has confirmed that it will resume direct flights to Kuala Lumpur next year.
Commencing on 27 May 2015, the UK national carrier will fly the London-KL route daily using…
Lufthansa orders 25 new aircraft
Lufthansa has ordered 25 new aircraft for EUR2.5 billion at list prices as it announced plans for its new growth strategy.
The 15 Airbus A320neo and 10 Airbus A320ceo will be used to…
JAL adds new Dreamliner routes to LAX, Bangkok
Japan Airlines has unveiled its international flight plans for the winter 2014-15 season, including the launch of two brand new routes using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
On 20 December…
China Southern flies to New York
China Southern Airlines has launched direct flights from Guangzhou to New York.
The new trans-Pacific route spans 13,500km, making it the longest non-stop air route from mainland…
Air Canada unveils Asian Dreamliner expansion
Air Canada has launched its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights to Asia, and confirmed that it will add the new aircraft on more routes to the region in the coming months.
The…
Air France launches Jakarta flights
Air France has launched a new service to Jakarta.
The route commenced on 9 July and will now operate daily, via Singapore. Flights will depart Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport at 1920,…
Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner
Air New Zealand has taken delivery of the world's first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Approximately 1,000 Boeing employees joined Air New Zealand executives and guests in a ceremony at the…
Virgin Atlantic’s Dreamliner heading to Boston
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will fly its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner from Heathrow to Boston.
Flights onboard the new aircraft will start on 28 October and fly xix times a…
Delta connects Seattle with Hong Kong
Delta Air Lines has launched a new service between Seattle and Hong Kong.
The new trans-Pacific route commenced on Monday 16 June 2014 and will now operate six days a week, every day…
New SpiceJet livery pays tribute to cabin crew
SpiceJet has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737 aircraft, which has been painted with a special livery dedicated to the airline's cabin crew.
The single-aisle jet, named 'Red Chilli',…
Delta connects Seoul with Seattle
Delta Air Lines has launched a new direct service connecting Seattle with Seoul.
Flights commenced on 2 June 2014 and will now operate daily, departing Seattle-Tacoma International…
China Southern flies to New York
China Southern Airlines will begin flying to New York this summer.
From 6 August 2014, the Guangzhou-based carrier will commence four weekly flights to New York's JFK Airport.
The…
SAS revamps long-haul cabins with new seats and Wi-Fi
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has unveiled a major overhaul of the cabins products on its long-haul flights, including the installation of Wi-Fi on all aircraft.
Seven of the carrier's…
Accor brings ibis Styles brand to Perth
Accor is unveiled plans to bring its ibis Styles brand to in Perth.
Work on the new-build project has already commenced in the east of the Australian city, with opening scheduled for…
Etihad Regional to launch more routes
Etihad Regional will soon introduce five new routes expanding its operations out of Zurich to eight destinations. The airline will will commence daily services from Zurich to Linz…
Cathay Pacific to fly to Zurich
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced plans to launch a new service from Hong Kong to Zurich.
Tickets are already on sale for the new service, which is scheduled to commence on 29…
Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner
Air Canada's first Boeing 787 Dreamliner arrived at Toronto's Pearson airport on Sunday afternoon, carrying 100 of the airline's employees on its maiden flight.
The national carrier…
BA’s Dreamliner touches down in Chengdu
British Airways has launched its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route between London and Chengdu.
The new aircraft touched down at the Sichuan capital's Shuangliu International Airport…
Virgin Atlantic makes ‘strong progress’ to profitability
Virgin Atlantic announced a pre-tax loss of GBP51 million for 2013 this morning but said it is making ‘strong progress’ for reaching profitability by the end of 2014.
The airline set…
United’s first Boeing 787-9 rolls out
United Airlines’ first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the factory, ahead of its delivery this summer.
The new aircraft will become the first of 26 B787-9s delivered to…
Cathay Pacific plans Manchester-Hong Kong flights
Cathay Pacific has announced new flights from Manchester to Hong Kong starting this December.
The airline plans to launch the new route on 8 December using a Boeing 777-300ER in a…
Airlines rewarded for amenity bags
Alitalia and Lufthansa were among the European airlines that received awards for their amenity bags earlier this week.
Alitalia took the prize for best amenity bag female and male in…
United adds San-Francisco-Taipei
United Airlines has boosted its Asian connections with the launch of a new route connecting San Francisco with Taipei, and an enhanced service between Houston and Tokyo.
The new…
Lufthansa soars to US$1.4bn profit
Lufthansa achieved a strong financial performance in 2013, as a strong passenger business and continued cost-cutting efforts boosted the group.
The German airline group generated an…
SpiceJet to tap corporate sector
SpiceJet plans to tap the corporate sector as well as add nine more international routes to its network.
The airline will reconfigure planes and completely overhaul its brand…
Cathay Pacific adds second NYC connection
Cathay Pacific Airways has expanded its operations in the US, with a new scheduled service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
The inaugural flight took off for the first time…
British Airways to fly Dreamliner to Chennai
British Airways has announced one of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners will be placed on flights from Heathrow to Chennai this October.
The airline will also introduce another weekly…
China Southern welcomes first new Boeing 777
China Southern Airlines has started taking delivery of its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The Guangzhou-based carrier has ordered 10 of the new wide-body aircraft, which form…
Cathay Pacific teams up with Qatar Airways
Cathay Pacific has signed a new commercial agreement with Qatar Airways that will see the two carriers cooperate on flights between Hong Kong and Doha.
Effective 30 March 2014, the…
Air France to fly A380 to Hong Kong
Air France will deploy its Airbus A380 on the Paris-Hong Kong route this summer.
From 27 May to 8 June 2014, the double-decker jet will operate four weekly services (Tuesdays,…
United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia
United Airlines will deploy its newest aircraft on trans-Pacific services to Australia later this year.
Commencing on 26 October 2014, the US carrier will start operating its brand…
BA to fly A380 to Singapore
British Airways will start flying its Airbus A380 on the London-Singapore route later this year.
Commencing on 28 October 2014, the UK's national carrier will deploy the double-decker…
Skymark’s first A380 takes shape
The first Airbus A380 being built for Japan's Skymark Airlines is taking shape, with the vertical tailfin having been delivered to the Airbus factory in Toulouse.
The tailfin, which…
New Dreamliner makes international debut
The new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touched down in Auckland today (Monday 6 January 2014), marking the new aircraft's international debut.
The extended version of the fuel-efficient…
American Airlines places huge regional jet order
American Airlines has placed a huge order for up to 220 new regional jets.
The airline, which recently merged with US Airways, has agreed to buy 30 Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft and 60…
Cathay Pacific bids farewell to historic aircraft
Cathay Pacific gathered up its supporters this week to say goodbye to the Boeing 747-400 that has operated on its London to Hong Kong route for more than 20 years.
Cathay’s first B747…
Air Canada to use Dreamliner for new Tokyo route
Air Canada will launch a brand new service to Tokyo next year, following the arrival of its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
From 1 July 2014, the national carrier will commence…
Air Canada reveals Dreamliner details
Air Canada has unveiled the in-flight features of its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, which are due to enter service next year.
The airline will configure its 251-seat…
JAL rolls out Sky Suites on Frankfurt route
Japan Airlines (JAL) will launch its new 'Sky Suite' in-flight products on the Tokyo Narita-Frankfurt route.
Commencing in April 2014, the airline will operate the European route…
Innovative Asian airlines leading world – AAPA
Innovative Asian airlines are leading the industry into a new era, following the upheaval of the global economic slowdown.
This is the view of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines…
Air NZ to launch Dreamliner on Perth route
Air New Zealand will launch the first ever scheduled commercial flight of the new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft on the Auckland-Perth route, the carrier revealed today (7 November…
Air France flies A380 to San Francisco
Air France will launch the first ever Airbus A380 flights to San Francisco next year.
Commencing on 30 March 2014, the national carrier will deploy the double-decker jet on its…
BA launches A380 flights to Hong Kong
British Airways has launched its first Airbus A380 flights from Hong Kong to London.
The double-decker jet took off from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) for the first time…
Air France to fly to Jakarta
Air France will launch a new daily service to Jakarta next year.
Effective 30 March 2014, the national carrier will add a Jakarta leg to its existing Paris-Singapore service. Flights…
Air Canada expands in the UK for summer 2014
Air Canada rouge will launch fights from Manchester to Toronto next summer as part of a European expansion.
The Canadian national carrier will operate the route five times a week…
Cathay ramps up US expansion
Cathay Pacific Airways has announced further plans to expand its operations in the US, with the addition of extra flights to Los Angeles and Chicago.
The Hong Kong-based carrier…
BA to deploy A380 to Johannesburg
British Airways will use an Airbus A380 on its route between Heathrow and Johannesburg from next year.
The A380 service will commence in February next year, following the aircraft’s…
Air France receives ninth A380
Air France has taken delivery of its ninth Airbus A380.
The latest double-decker aircraft was handed over to the French national carrier at the Airbus factory in Hamburg last week,…
Cathay to launch Newark flights
Cathay Pacific Airways will boost its connections to New York next year, with the launch of a new service to Newark Liberty International Airport.
Commencing on 1 March 2014, the new…
Asia can lead corporate travel innovation – ACTE chief
Countries in the Asia Pacific region could lead global innovation in the corporate travel industry, a senior industry figure has told Travel Daily.
Speaking in a telephone interview from…
Cathay Pacific to fly to Maldives
Cathay Pacific Airways will commence its first direct flights to the Maldives later this year.
From 27 October 2013, the Hong Kong-based carrier will launch four weekly flights to…
Virgin Atlantic offers guest list
British airline Virgin Atlantic is offering guests in economy and premium economy the opportunity to experience its upper class ground services.
With prices starting at GBP240 guests…
China Southern’s new A330 lands in Sydney
China Southern’s newest Airbus A330 aircraft touched down in Sydney for the first time this morning (Thursday 11 July 2013), continuing a major upgrade of the fleet operating on the…
BA welcomes first Dreamliner
British Airways took delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner on Thursday (27 June 2013).
The new twin-aisle aircraft touched down at London's Heathrow Airport at 1210 local time,…
China Southern flies new A330 to Sydney
China Southern Airlines has announced plans to launch its latest Airbus A330-300 aircraft on flights to Sydney.
From 11 July 2013, the carrier will operate the twin-aisle, 275-seat…
LOT relaunches Chicago Dreamliner flights
LOT Polish Airlines has deployed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Warsaw-Chicago route.
Chicago O'Hare International Airport was the first scheduled destination for LOT's Dreamliner…
SAS revamps cabin classes
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has started a major revamp of its cabin classes.
From 9 June 2013, the standard economy, premium economy and business class categories on flights within…
United to add 40 new Embraer jets
United Airlines has announced plans to add 40 Embraer E-175 jets to its regional fleet.
The new 76-seat aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines under the United Express brand.…
Deeper loss for Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic posted a bigger annual loss of GBP93 million in its year-end results up to the end of February.
The figure was worse than its GBP80m loss last year and was blamed on…
Air France launches KL flights
Air France has launched a new direct service between Paris and Kuala Lumpur.
The new night flight will be operated three times a week using a Boeing 777-200 aircraft equipped with 246…
New Travelport product navigates industry ‘sea change’
Travelport showcased its new airline sales tool in Dubai last week, promising a new GDS product intended to serve the needs of a rapidly evolving aviation industry.
Demonstrating the…
New Travelport product navigates industry “sea change”
Travelport showcased its new airline sales tool in Singapore this week, promising a new GDS product intended to serve the needs of a rapidly evolving aviation industry.
Demonstrating…
Travel Daily Middle East talks to Sheikh Majid Al Mualla, Emirates’
Emirates Airlines is continually investing in its products thereby offerings its passengers more convenience, quality and better connections…
Could you highlight any growth areas in…
Travelport unveils new selling tool for airlines
Travelport has unveiled a new solution designed to allow airlines to sell their fares and ancillary products to agents more effectively.
The Travelport Merchandising Platform is split…
Asian aviation briefs
THAI Smile launches Mandalay flights
Thai Airways' regional carrier, THAI Smile, has launched a new route to Myanmar. The carrier took off from Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi airport on…
Travelport, American reach distribution deal
Travelport and American Airlines have announced the signing of a new long-term distribution agreement and the end to all legal action.
The two companies had been embroiled in a…
Cathay Pacific plans fifth Heathrow flight
Cathay Pacific has announced it will add a fifth daily return flight between Heathrow and Hong Kong this summer.
The carrier will offer 35 flights a week on the route from 27 June 2013,…
Scoot launches in-flight streaming
Singapore-based low-cost carrier, Scoot, has unveiled a new in-flight entertainment option that enables passengers to stream content to their mobile devices.
ScooTV, as the service will be…
LOT launches Dreamliner flights
Amid the problems with the Dreamliner in Japan, Europe's only Boeing 787 operator put the aircraft into commercial service for the first time yesterday (16 January 2013).
LOT Polish…
United Dreamliner debuts in Asia
United Airlines will commence international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner today (3 January 2013), when the aircraft starts flying between Los Angeles and Tokyo's Narita airport.…
BA to fly to Chengdu
British Airways has announced plans to launch a new direct service to the Chinese city of Chengdu.
Commencing 22 September 2013, the UK's national carrier will operate three weekly flights…
British Airways returns to Korea
The arrival of flight BA17 at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport at 0830 today marks the successful launch of British Airways’ newest long-haul route and its return to Korea after a…
Accor launches Thailand’s first ibis Styles
Accor has rebranded the all seasons Chiang Mai to become part of its new ibis Styles brand.
ibis Styles Chiang Mai offers budget hotel accommodation inclusive of breakfast and in-room…
LOT receives first European Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner. LOT and Boeing…
Boeing delivers Europe’s first Dreamliner
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The delivery makes Warsaw-based LOT the first European airline to receive the Dreamliner.
LOT and Boeing…
BA boosts Sydney, Singapore
British Airways will enhance its Sydney and Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport.
From 31 March 2013…
BA boosts Singapore
British Airways will enhance its Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport.
From summer 2013, one of BA's…
Air France KLM launches winter schedule
Air France KLM’s schedule is to be maintained this winter with the same capacity and additional flight frequencies.
Air France’s growth will mainly be focused on long-haul routes into…
Scoot to acquire 20 Dreamliners
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, has agreed to acquire 20 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.
The new aircraft, which will be delivered from 2014 onwards, will be used to…
Cathay Pacific reconfigures Delhi flights
Cathay Pacific will introduce Business and Premium Economy cabins on its Delhi-Hong Kong route.
Starting 29 October, Cathay Pacific aircraft operating between the two cities will feature a…
Maldivian announces Chennai launch
Maldivian has announced the launch of Chennai services from 15 November 2012. The airline will connect the island capital of Male from Chennai three times a week on Tuesday, Thursday and…
Air France-KLM introduces SkyPriority in India
AirFrance-KLM has introduced SkyPriority service in India. The airline will offer this service to Elite Plus, First, Business Class and Premium Economy class passengers in Delhi, Mumbai and…
Air NZ upgrades long-haul fleet
Air New Zealand is investing more than NZ$100 million (US$83m) to upgrade its fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs, bringing them in line with the rest of the airline's long-haul fleet.
The…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
LOT to fly Dreamliner to Beijing
LOT Polish Airlines revealed that Beijing will be one of the first cities to be served using its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The Warsaw-based carrier will start receiving its Dreamliners…
United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai
United Airlines has announced the first destinations to be served by its new fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners, including the key Asian hubs of Tokyo and Shanghai.
As previously announced,…
Japan Airlines to update London cabins
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced it will install new seats on its London route early next year.
The carrier will initially unveils the new seats across all the cabins on its London-Tokyo…
JAL to install new B777 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) is installing new seats across its entire fleet of international Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new seats will be rolled out progressively across the airline's B777…
United unveils first Dreamliner
United Airlines has unveiled its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner.
The airline rolled out of the paint hangar at Boeing’s facility in Washington state yesterday. United is the North…
First class capacity drops as ancillary sales up
U.S. airlines are to cut back on the number of first-class seats following the rising popularity of business class and premium economy.
According to the Wall Street Journal, American…
Delta to offer Wi-Fi on international flights
Delta Air Lines will start offering in-flight Wi-Fi on more than 150 of its long-haul international aircraft from early next year.
The roll-out, which includes Delta’s Airbus A330, Boeing…
African Briefs
Air France launches Abuja flights
Air France has continued its expansion in West Africa with the launch of a new service to Nigeria’s capital Abuja. The new direct daily service from…
Eye on America
Hawaiian launches New York flights
Hawaiian Airlines has commenced a new direct daily service between Honolulu and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new flights depart…
GDS latest news
Amadeus launches new booking tool with AirAsia
Amadeus has joined forces with AirAsia's new Philippines-based subsidiary to launch Amadeus LCC Smart - a new booking tool specifically…
Scoot takes to the skies
Scoot, Singapore Airlines' new long-haul low-cost carrier, will take to the skies for the first time tonight.
The airline's first Boeing 777-200 aircraft, which has been named 'Goin…
United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver
United Airlines has announced plans to launch direct Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights between Denver and Tokyo Narita airport.
Commencing on 31 March 2013, the new service will be operated…
Virgin Atlantic increases Montego Bay flights
Virgin Atlantic has announced it will add an extra weekly flight between Gatwick and Montego Bay in November.
The airline will add a new Friday departure to the Jamaican airport on 3…
China Southern marks new London route
China Southern Airlines celebrated the imminent launch of its Heathrow-Guangzhou flights with travel agents and tour operators last night.
The airline held a drinks reception and dinner at…
Africa news round-up
Airline and hotel news from Africa's tourism product.
Kempinski signs Nairobi hotel
Kempinski Hotels has announced it will expand its Africa portfolio with a new property in…
TDME talks to Nishantha Wickramasinghe, chairman of SriLankan Airlines
Give us an overview of the market potential for SriLankan Airlines?
We connect to several destinations globally. However from the Middle East, we cater to huge percentage of the work force…
Air NZ boosts Auckland-Perth route
Air New Zealand has announced plans to boost capacity on its Auckland-Perth route by more than 20%.
From 3 September, Air New Zealand will replace its 234-seat Boeing 767-300 with a…
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…
Scoot to create new travel demand for Singapore – CEO
Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) new low-cost carrier, Scoot, will boost travel demand for Singapore and destinations across Asia, its CEO has said.
Speaking to Travel Daily today, Campbell Wilson…
BA to launch flights to Korea
British Airways will launch its first flights to South Korea later this year.
From 2 December 2012, the UK flag carrier will operate six weekly flights between London Heathrow and Seoul…
BA unveils new refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport
The US$8 billion investment by British Airways' into customer offerings, will witness its refreshed lounge at Dubai International Airport Terminal 1 is now complete.
The refurbishment…
Air France to fly A380 to Singapore
Air France will launch Airbus A380 flights between Paris and Singapore next month.
Following an initial service on 1 April 2012, the national carrier will operate three weekly A380 flights…
Cathay Pacific profits slump 61%
The Cathay Pacific Group suffered a sharp drop in profits last year, and warned that the worst may be yet to come.
The Hong Kong-based airline group posted profits of HK$5.50 billion…
Business travellers to cut costs in 2012
Business travellers are likely to move from business class to premium economy seating in 2012, and may avoid travelling to destinations with high airport taxes.
This is the view of…
Qantas to fly A380 to Hong Kong
Qantas today announced it will extend its A380 network to Hong Kong from January 2012.
The airline will receive its 11th and 12th A380s later this year, providing capacity for four weekly…
Qantas to increase London A380 flights
Qantas will boost its London Heathrow services with the introduction of an extra weekly flight using its Airbus A380. The Australian carrier will receive its 11th and 12th A380s later this…
Oman Air launches luxurious new three-class service from London Heathrow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a brand new three-class service this week on its flagship London Heathrow to Muscat route.
The service is offered…
Virgin Atlantic targets NFL fans
Virgin Atlantic Airways has launched a talent search to find a reporter for the upcoming NFL International Series in London. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Chicago Bears at Wembley…
BA extends ME discount flights
Travellers flying from any of British Airways destinations in the Middle East to the UK, Europe or North America, can take advantage of discounted fares until 5 October for travel until 31…
Qantas starts B747 upgrade
Qantas has commenced a major interior refurbishment of nine Boeing 747-400 aircraft. The AU$250 million (US$267 million) project will see the aircraft installed with Airbus A380-style…
Virgin Australia, Virgin Atlantic codeshare to HK
Virgin Australia has agreed to codeshare with Virgin Atlantic on the latter's Sydney-Hong Kong route from early 2012. Under the agreement, Virgin Australia's long-haul international…
United upgrades in-flight products
United Continental Holdings has announced plans to invest more than half a billion dollars in its onboard products. The improvements include adding flat-bed seating on 62 additional…
United upgrades in-flight products
United Continental Holdings has announced plans to invest more than half a billion dollars in its onboard products. The improvements include adding flat-bed seating on 62 additional…
Mood lighting installed into Virgin’s cabins
Virgin Atlantic has installed mood lighting into its Airbus A330 to help relax passengers in flight. The system will light up cabins in a soft pink hue when they board to help de-stress…
Amex extends MENA discount promotions
American Express Middle East and North Africa has announced that it has extended its long-term partnership with British Airways to offer card members special discounts on online air fares.…
Virgin Atlantic to celebrate royal wedding
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating the marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton in style by holding onboard street parties for passengers flying on the day of the royal wedding. Flights…
China Southern launches Auckland flights
China Southern Airlines launched a new direct service connecting Guangzhou with Auckland on Saturday, marking its first ever flight to New Zealand. The route will be operated three times a…
Air New Zealand launches ‘cuddle class’ on London flights
Air New Zealand has launched its new Skycouch seats on its London flights. The economy lie-flat seats were sold out on the airline's inaugural B777-300 flight from London to Auckland via Los…
Virgin Atlantic add new IFE system on A330s
Virgin Atlantic has launched a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on the inaugural flight of the airline's new Airbus A330-300 aircraft. The new Panasonic touch screen system allows…
BA and VisitBritain launch ‘classic’ Britain campaign
British Airways and VisitBritain have joined forces to launch a joint campaign to lure Middle East travellers seeking a "classic" British experience.Carrying the tagline 'Britain. A…
Turkish Airlines launches LA flights
Turkish Airlines has launched of its inaugural flight from Istanbul to Los Angeles. The Californian hub becomes the Turkish's fourth destination in the US, and will be served four times per…
Asia Pacific airfares stabilise in Q4 – AMEX
American Express Business Travel has released its Business Travel Monitor for the fourth quarter of 2010, showing that while airfares climbed steadily throughout the Asia Pacific region in…
Air NZ’s new B777 to touch down in Wellington
Air New Zealand's brand new Boeing 777-300ER will touch down at Wellington Airport tomorrow as part of a special visit to the capital city.The 777-300 will include the new Kiwi-designed…
Delta embarks on major long-haul product upgrade
Delta Air Lines has announced a major investment in its international fleet with plans to introduce a premium economy section - Economy Comfort - on all long-haul international…