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United Airlines Resumes Hong Kong to San Francisco Flight

Harry Johnson Mar 9, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Hong Kong to San Francisco service directly connects Hong Kong travelers to United's largest hub airport on the US West Coast Full article: United Airlines Resumes Hong…

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Oscar the Grouch named Chief Trash Officer of United Airlines

Harry Johnson Mar 2, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | United has enlisted Oscar to help us educate the traveling public of all ages about SAF and rally them to the cause of fighting climate change Full article: Oscar the…

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United Airlines Makes Its Landing In Brisbane

Joe Cusmano Nov 1, 2022

United Airlines’ debut flight from San Francisco to Brisbane landed on Saturday, making it the first American airline to offer regular, non-stop service between the US mainland and…

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GoJet Airlines launches Direct-Entry Captain Path to United Airlines

Kanchan Nath Oct 21, 2022

GoJet Airlines announced the launch of a Direct-Entry Captain Path to United Airlines that will offer highly qualified Direct Entry Captain candidates the best overall package in terms of…

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United Airlines Plans to Resume Hong Kong Flights From January

Joe Cusmano Oct 12, 2022

United Airlines plans to resume Hong Kong flights as early as January, becoming one of just a few major airlines to resume passenger flights to the city, which has been largely cut off…

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United Airlines Confirms Suspension of Services at JFK Airport

Joe Cusmano Oct 7, 2022

United Airlines has announced that it will suspend service to John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) in New York City beginning in late October 2022. Last September, United Airlines threatened…

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United Airlines names new Senior Vice President

Harry Johnson Sep 23, 2022 0

United Airlines today named Jonathan Ireland senior vice president of finance, overseeing the carrier&rsquor;s $40 billion operating cost structure and $5 billion capital budget,…

United Airlines and Emirates to announce codeshare?

Kanchan Nath Aug 31, 2022

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

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United Airlines to launch new platforms for corporate customers

Harry Johnson Aug 11, 2022

In addition to launching United for Business Blueprint, United will begin rolling out a new website in late 2022 United Airlines to launch new platforms for corporate customers

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New United Airlines nonstop Washington D.C. to Cape Town flight

Harry Johnson Jul 28, 2022

New Washington, D.C. to Cape Town flights built upon United Airlines existing year-round New York/Newark to Cape Town service New United Airlines nonstop Washington D.C. to Cape Town flight…

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United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now

Harry Johnson May 2, 2022

United Airlines: San Francisco to Melbourne flights resume now - United today announces the return of its nonstop service between San Francisco and Melbourne, beginning with…

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3,000 United Airlines Employees Test Positive

Joe Cusmano Jan 15, 2022

We think Omicron is wreaking havoc on the airline industry in Australia, we aren’t the only ones who have been affected.

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United Airlines Pilots Offered Triple Pay Amid Travel Mayhem

Joe Cusmano Jan 4, 2022

Pilots who accept additional flights due to adverse weather and the Covid-19 Omicron variant will receive a three-fold increase in pay, United Airlines announced Friday.

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Virgin Australia Announces Partnership With United Airlines

Joe Cusmano Dec 16, 2021

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

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United Airlines will be the largest airline in the world by mid-2022

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2021

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, is unapologetic: United Airlines expects to be the world’s biggest airline by next summer as it awaits the return of its 777 aircraft and continues to…

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United Airlines CEO says to expect higher fares as jet fuel price

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2021

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said Wednesday that jet fuel prices have risen to levels not seen since before the Covid epidemic, which is expected to raise airfares.

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United Airlines to fire 232 employees who refused to get vax

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2021

United Airlines is terminating 232 employees for refusing to be vaccinated, according to CEO Scott Kirby.

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United Airlines’ passenger unruly behaviour caught on TikTok

Joe Cusmano Oct 14, 2021

Unruly passenger behaviour has become all too common in the United States, to the point where lawmakers are taking notice and considering making it a criminal offence.

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United Airlines will require employees to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Aug 10, 2021

United Airlines announced Friday that it will require all employees to be vaccinated against the coronavirus as a condition of employment.

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United Airlines let passengers pre-order food before flights

Joe Cusmano Aug 4, 2021

United Airlines announced a new option for passengers to pre-order food, snacks, and beverages online up to five days before their scheduled flight.

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United Airlines to buy 100 19 seat electric planes

Joe Cusmano Jul 19, 2021

United Airlines announced on Tuesday that it will purchase 100 19-seat ES-19 electric planes from Swedish start-up Heart Aerospace, as the US carrier considers battery-powered aircraft for…

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United Airlines to add bluetooth to in-flight entertainment

Joe Cusmano Jul 9, 2021

As part of United Airlines' “United Next” upgrade, the company is adding oft-requested support for Bluetooth headphones.

Here’s how you can travel for free with United Airlines. Get vaccinated!

Megha Paul May 27, 2021

United Airlines is offering vaccinated members of its MileagePlus loyalty programme the chance to win a year’s worth of free travel and flights with its ‘Your Shot to Fly’ campaign

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United Airlines considered designating cabins for vaccinated pax

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

United Airlines chief executive Scott Kirby says the airline actively considered introducing a separate cabin on its planes where only vaccinated passengers would be allowed to sit.

United Airlines to restart new pilot hiring as air travel picks up

Joe Cusmano Apr 9, 2021

United Airlines could start hiring new pilots as early as next month according to an internal memo shared with pilots last week.

United Airlines launches virtual, on demand airport customer service

Harry S. Johnson Dec 9, 2020

United Airlines‘ passengers will soon have access to virtual, on demand customer service at the airline’s hubs, giving people an easy, contact-free option to get real-time information and…

United Airlines first US carrier to make COVID-19 tests available to customers

Harry S. Johnson Sep 24, 2020

United Airlines today became the first U.S. airline to launch a COVID-19 pilot testing program for travelers that could make it easier for them to manage quarantine requirements and entry…

United Airlines adding new nonstop flights to Africa, India and Hawaii

Harry S. Johnson Sep 10, 2020

United Airlines today announced plans to expand its global route network with new nonstop service to Africa, India and Hawaii. With these new routes, United will offer more nonstop service…

United Airlines says good bye to change fees

Juergen Steinmetz Aug 31, 2020

United Airlines is permanently eliminating change fees on all standard Economy and Premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S., effective immediately.

United Airlines axes 2,850 pilot jobs

Harry S. Johnson Aug 28, 2020

United Airlines Holdings Inc. announced today that it is preparing to eliminate 2,850 (about 21% of the total) pilot jobs in 2020, unless the federal government approves further U.S.…

United Airlines doubles San Francisco to Shanghai flights

Megha Paul Aug 21, 2020

United Airlines says it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights from San Francisco to Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport

United Airlines doubles service between San Francisco and Shanghai

Harry S. Johnson Aug 19, 2020

United Airlines today announced it will increase service to China from two to four weekly flights between San Francisco and Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport via Seoul’s Incheon…

United Airlines wins accolades for LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

United Airlines announced it has received a perfect score of 100% on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), a premier benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies and practices…

United Airlines adds second daily San Francisco-Hong Kong flight

Megha Paul Jun 30, 2019

United Airlines announced it is offering customers a second daily nonstop flight between San Francisco and Hong Kong. Beginning 26 October, United Airlines will operate two daily…

United Airlines’ unsheathed NDC is “fundamental to preparing for a successful future”

Alastair Newport Apr 3, 2019

Travel tech firm Sabre Corporation has released its very first collection of New Distribution Capability (NDC) APIs with carrier United Airlines.

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United Airlines unveils meetings portal on Jetstream

Kristin Mariano Mar 14, 2019

United Airlines has launched its meetings portal as part of its Jetstream web offering.

United Airlines and Audubon International Team Up to Protect Raptors at New York-Area Airports

Mark Elliott Jul 24, 2017 0

United and Audubon International are working together to relocate birds-of-prey to safer habitats and help reduce damage to aircraft NEW YORK, -- United Airlines and its award-winning …

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United Airlines unveils major business class overhaul

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2016

United Airlines has unveiled plans for a major overhaul of its international business class product, with the launch of a series of new services both in-flight and on the ground.…

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United Airlines hits Silk Road with new route

Mark Elliott May 8, 2016

United Airlines has continued to expand its operations in China with the launch of its first direct service to Xi’an, the country's former capital and ancient Silk Road city. The first…

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United Airlines makes history with scheduled biofuel flights

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2016

United Airlines has made history by becoming the first US carrier to use biofuel to power regular scheduled flights. The launch of flight 708 from Los Angeles International Airport…

United Airlines celebrates 10 years in India

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015

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…

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United Airlines, Air New Zealand team up for new trans-Pacific route

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2015

United Airlines will launch a new direct service from San Francisco to Auckland next year, in partnership with Air New Zealand. Commencing in July 2016, United will serve the…

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United Airlines invests in biofuel company

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2015

United Airlines has purchased a stake in Fulcrum BioEnergy, which develops alternative fuels for the aviation industry. The US$30 million deal marks the single largest investment by a US…

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United Airlines outlines plan to quadruple profits

Mark Elliott Nov 20, 2013

United Airlines has unveiled a major new strategy designed to help it multiply its profits as much as four-fold over the next four years. The US-based carrier is aiming to cut its…

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United Airlines recalls furloughed pilots

Mark Elliott Sep 8, 2013

US carrier United Airlines has said it is recalling almost 600 pilots who are currently furloughed in order to address potential future staffing problems. “We look forward to…

United Airlines invests in long-haul fleet

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2013

United Airlines has had a busy week at the Paris Air Show, placing orders for 55 new wide-body aircraft as it modernises and expands its long-haul fleet. Following an order for 20…

United Airlines gives US$125,000 to employees

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2013 7

United Airlines has given US$125,000 in bonuses to selected employees as a reward for customer service. The cash reward, which is part of the firm’s Outperform Recognition Programme,…

United Airlines to save 320m litres of fuel

Apr 16, 2013 5

United Airlines has revealed that it is on track to save 85 million gallons (322m litres) of fuel in 2013. If achieved, the savings would see the airline reduce its CO2 emissions by…

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United Airlines conducts special screening of MIB3 for trade

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2012 10

United Airlines recently conducted a special screening of the new Men in Black 3 for the travel trade in Dubai. The special screening witnessed participation from over 170 travel agents who…

Travelport extends United Airlines agreement

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2010

United Airlines has extended its current full content agreement with Travelport. Through the deal, which will run into 2013, the airline will provide access to all its published…

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Jet Airways, United Airlines enter codeshare deal

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2010

New Delhi, June 17, 2010: Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has entered into a code share agreement with United Airlines, giving guests access to…

Kanoo Travel secures United Airlines Bahrain contract

Mark Elliott May 17, 2010

Kanoo Travel, the largest travel management company in the Middle East, has been appointed the GSA (General Sales Agent) contract with United Airlines for the Kingdom of Bahrain.…

United Airlines losses narrow

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2010

United Airlines posted a narrower fourth-quarter loss as fuel spending dropped by more than half. According to a Bloomberg report, the loss excluding one-time items was US$176 million.…

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United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…

United Airlines cabin crew to protest over contract

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2010

CHICAGO, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will conduct a…

On time for United Airlines

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2009

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) closed out a record-breaking November with the best on-time performance since reporting to the Department of Transportation began in October 1987. United also…

United Airlines celebrates 26th anniversary in HK

Mark Elliott May 29, 2009

United Airlines is celebrating its 26th anniversary in Hong Kong with special fares for Hong Kong customers traveling to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. With the purchase of a roundtrip…

United Airlines to charge obese passengers for two seats

Mark Elliott Apr 17, 2009

United Airlines has become the latest carrier to requireobese passengers to purchase two seats, according to a Reuters report. The UScarrier has said that should overweight travellers…

United Airlines’ cash-free cabins

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2009

United Airlines, which began worldwide credit card and debit card acceptance for in-flight purchases in March, will become fully cash-free on flights within North America from 20…

United Airlines’ cash-free cabins (Airline, Regional News)

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2009

United Airlines, which began worldwide credit card and debit card acceptance for in-flight purchases in March, will become fully cash-free on flights within North America…

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Fall-ing fares at United Airlines

Mark Elliott Aug 6, 2008

United Airlines is cutting its fares this autumn for travel to selected domestic and international destinations. These are for travel beginning by 19 August and completed by 20 November. A…

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United Airlines’ Asia focus

Mark Elliott May 17, 2007

Graham Atkinson, executive vice president and chief customer officer of United Airlines, told TD earlier this week that the airline plans to focus on its capacity to North East…

Airlines In The United States Report Record Profits

Joe Cusmano Nov 4, 2022

The three largest U.S. airlines had a great summer, making over $2 billion in profits as Americans flocked to fly, although airfares are far higher than the previous year. On…

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Continental Airlines to recall United pilots

Mark Elliott Jul 15, 2011

Continental Airlines will offer up to 200 positions to pilots currently furloughed from its partner, United Airlines. The positions will cater for the expansion of the combined company's…

United and Continental Airlines merge in

Mark Elliott May 3, 2010

United Airlines and Continental Airlines have agreed on a US$ 3.2 billion (

Turkish Airlines partners Manchester United

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2010

United players Wayne Rooney, Edwin van der Sar, Nani, Ji Sung Park and Darren Fletcher were at Old Trafford alongside the Club's Chief Executive David Gill, Director of…

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Economy Seats on Airlines in the US are wide enough

Juergen T Steinmetz Mar 10, 2023 0

by: Juergen T Steinmetz | US Judge thinks seats on US air planes are large enough for American Travelers and issued a rule against Flyers Right. Full article: Economy Seats on Airlines in…

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United and Virgin Australia celebrate LGBTQ Pride on Sydney flight

Harry Johnson Feb 22, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News United flight 863 will be operated by United LGBTQ+ pilots and crew, and will connect US travelers to…

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Tourism Australia & Singapore Airlines to boost business events travel to Australia

Kanchan Nath Feb 17, 2023

Tourism Australia and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new three-year marketing agreement aimed at promoting business events travel to Australia.

Corendon Airlines adds extra routes due to success of 50% campaign

Kanchan Nath Jan 20, 2023

Corendon Airlines has added additional summer 2023 capacity, due to the success of its Summer 2023 ‘upto 50% off campaign’, launched earlier this month. Customers will receive upto 50%…

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GoJet Airlines announces new top-tier pay for pilots

Kanchan Nath Dec 30, 2022

GoJet has announced new premium pay rates for pilots in the regional industry. Effective immediately, First Officers will earn a starting rate of USD 90.00 per hour, while Near Entry…

United And Boeing Finalise 737 MAX And 787 Large Order

Joe Cusmano Dec 21, 2022

United Airlines and Boeing have announced that they have reached an agreement on purchasing 200 planes. United Airlines plans to purchase 200 brand-new planes, 100 737 MAXs and 100…

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THAI and Singapore Airlines forge new strategic partnership

Kristin Mariano Dec 6, 2022

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

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Singapore Airlines to increase services to Australia, resume flights to Busan

Kanchan Nath Nov 23, 2022

Singapore Airlines (SIA) will boost frequencies to destinations across East Asia and South East Asia, resume flights to Busan, and increase Airbus A380 services to Australia during the…

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IATA WoCE kicks off, hosted by Pegasus Airlines in Istanbul

Kanchan Nath Nov 9, 2022

The third edition of IATA Wings of Change Europe (WoCE), organised by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and hosted by Pegasus Airlines, has kicked off in Istanbul on 8…

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LATAM Airlines and Virgin Atlantic look for a codeshare agreement

Kanchan Nath Oct 24, 2022

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

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United Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2022

United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six…

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

Kanchan Nath Oct 19, 2022

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

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Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways

Kanchan Nath Oct 7, 2022

Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways.

Australian Airlines Should Guarantee Delayed Flight Compensation

Joe Cusmano Oct 3, 2022

There has been a rise in the number of people demanding that airlines ensure compensation for passengers whose flights are either cancelled or delayed. There has been widespread…

Etihad Named One Of The World’s On-time Airlines

Joe Cusmano Sep 28, 2022

According to research conducted by OAG, a company specialising in aviation analytics on a global scale, Etihad Airways, the flag carrier of the United Arab Emirates, was one of the most…

United Wagers $15 Million On Air Taxis’ Future

Joe Cusmano Sep 16, 2022

United Airlines has placed a $15 million wager on the electric flying taxi market by placing a conditional order for 200 electric vertical take-offs and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from…

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Emirates partners with United to expand connections

Kanchan Nath Sep 15, 2022

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

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US airlines take top spots in passenger rankings: Cirium

Kanchan Nath Sep 3, 2022

Major US carriers made a clean sweep of the top four places as aviation analytics firm Cirium revealed its 2021 World Airline Passenger Rankings.

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Singapore Airlines Drops Mask Requirement On Many Routes

Joe Cusmano Sep 1, 2022

Passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer be required to wear face masks on some flights beginning next Monday, 29 August joining other international airlines such as…

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Qantas, Air New Zealand Benefit From Foreign Airlines Operation Constraints

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2022

The projections of Qantas and Air New Zealand are optimistic for at least the next 12 months. Executives from both airlines expect a healthy revenue environment as tourists return to…

Singapore Airlines and DHL Express partner for Boeing Freighter Aircraft

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

DHL Express has welcomed the arrival of its Boeing 777 freighter at Singapore Changi Airport.

No masks required for Singapore Airlines

Kanchan Nath Aug 25, 2022

As per directions from the government, from August 29, passengers flying on Singapore Airlines will no longer need to wear face masks on board some flights.

United States and air travel

Malcolm Ginsberg Aug 22, 2022

It's about to get easier for Americans to find out what compensation is due when a flight is cancelled or delayed. The US Department of Transportation (USDOT) is creating a new…

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American Airlines Will Enter The Supersonic Stage

Joe Cusmano Aug 18, 2022

On Tuesday, American Airlines said that it had placed an order for 20 supersonic jets capable of travelling at twice the speed of the fastest commercial aircraft in use today.…

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American Airlines Bankruptcy Risk Grows

Joe Cusmano Aug 3, 2022

Market conditions and management decisions have increased the potential of American Airlines declaring bankruptcy; this is yet another risk for shareholders of American Airlines.…

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Ensuring Safe Rollout of 5G Networks on Airlines

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 21, 2022

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged governments to work closely with the aviation industry to ensure that aviation and incumbent aviation safety systems can safely…

New United Flight to Brisbane brings tourism opportunities

Juergen T Steinmetz Jun 8, 2022

eTurboNews | eTN Tourism in Australia and the United States will get a sizable push later this year. You cannot book the flight yet on united.com, but the Queensland Government and Brisbane…

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American Airlines celebrates 40 years of service

Kristin Mariano May 23, 2022

On May 19, 1982, American Airlines flight 50 departed Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) for London's Gatwick Airport (LGW), marking the beginning of the airline’s operation in the U.K.’s capital.

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United adds New York-Nice flights, increases Monaco connections

Harry Johnson Apr 29, 2022

United adds New York-Nice flights, increases Monaco connections - United Airlines will be adding new services beginning April 29, linking New York/Newark to Nice, Monaco’s closest…

UAE Airlines Drop Pre-Arrival PCR Test

Joe Cusmano Mar 8, 2022

The UAE’s airlines no longer require a pre-arrival PCR test for fully vaccinated travellers following the government’s official easing of covid restrictions.

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American Airlines Suspends Sydney Flights

Joe Cusmano Mar 3, 2022

American Airlines has confirmed it will suspend flights from LA-Sydney from 5 May, in light of ongoing delivery delays on its fleet of Boeing 787 Dreamliners.

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United Resumes Melbourne-San Francisco Flights in May

Joe Cusmano Feb 21, 2022

While United Airlines hasn’t been flying between Melbourne and the United States since a pandemic put life on hold, they have scheduled the return of its Melbourne to San Francisco route for…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines announced Huge Losses For 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2022

American Airlines has reported a $5.4 billion financial deficit for 2021.

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United Flight Turns Around Mid-Air After Two Passengers Sneak Into Business Class

Joe Cusmano Jan 29, 2022

After two passengers allegedly tried to sneak into business class, an international flight was forced to turn around mid-flight.

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United Warns Omicron Delays Travel Recovery, Raises Costs

Joe Cusmano Jan 27, 2022

United Airlines claimed the latest increase of Covid-19 infections has hampered bookings and would further delay the airline’s recovery from the pandemic.

What Was All The Fuss About Airlines And 5G In The U.S

Joe Cusmano Jan 24, 2022

The latest hurdle in a dispute over concerns that 5G mobile phone service could interfere with aeroplane equipment prompted major international airlines to cancel flights to the United…

U.S. Airlines Issue A Warning About The Dangers Of 5G Wireless

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2021

Planned 5G wireless services by wireless carriers might disrupt thousands of daily flights and cost air passengers $1.6 billion yearly in delays.

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Dreaming Of Working For One of The World Best Airlines?

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2021

As the world will become more vaccinated against coronavirus, the border restrictions that have hampered travel for the previous two years are being lifted.

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines in the U.S. are betting on busy Thanksgiving traffic

Joe Cusmano Nov 26, 2021

More COVID-19 cases and new European regulations have impacted airlines’ operations. In addition, there has been a rise in pandemic-related hospitalizations in some parts of the U.S.

Key airlines that entered bankruptcy due to the pandemic

Joe Cusmano Nov 25, 2021

This is a list of some of the major airlines that have declared bankruptcy as a result of the unprecedented devastation wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Which airlines are operating international flights from Sydney?

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

More flights will depart Australia beginning this month, as Qantas and Jetstar have moved forwards the restart of some international routes.

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Airlines get ready to fly again but what will be the airfare cost

Joe Cusmano Oct 28, 2021

When borders reopen, domestic and international airlines are bracing for a flood of tourists, as well as individuals who have not travelled to see their family in nearly two years.

Singapore Airlines brings back the A380 to London

Joe Cusmano Oct 21, 2021

Despite several airlines mothballing their A380s it now seems to make a much quicker comeback than anticipated with some even having predicted the A380 will be gone forever.

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Customers queue for hours at Singapore Airlines as travel opens up

Joe Cusmano Oct 20, 2021

Dozens of people stood in line outside Singapore Airlines' customer-service centre on the fourth floor of a luxury shopping mall on Orchard Road in downtown Singapore.

The Delta variant may ruin the travel industry, US airlines warn

Joe Cusmano Oct 6, 2021

Airlines including United, Southwest, and American believe the delta variation is reducing demand.

The White House presses airlines to vaccinate employees

Joe Cusmano Oct 4, 2021

At a time when the Biden administration is ramping up pressure on major U.S. airlines to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations, Alaska Airlines and JetBlue are joining United Airlines in demanding…

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United CEO: a ‘handful’ of staff resigned over vaccine mandate

Joe Cusmano Sep 24, 2021

Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, said he is aware of less than ten employees who have left in protest of the airline's vaccine policy.

Philippine Airlines: No more job cuts in path to recovery plan

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2021

No further job cuts are planned, according to Philippine Airlines president Gilbert Santa Maria, as the flag carrier bets on the return of passengers and steady growth in cargo flights,…

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

Joe Cusmano Aug 27, 2021

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

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Asian airlines report high Covid-19 vaccination uptake among crew

Joe Cusmano Aug 23, 2021

As everyone’s in the region wait for the tight pandemic-related border controls to be relaxed, Asian airlines are reporting high vaccination take-up rates among pilots and cabin crew.

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Airlines are banning fabric and vented masks

Joe Cusmano Aug 17, 2021

In January this year, multiple European countries banned cloth face masks in an attempt to stem the spread of more transmissible strains of the coronavirus.

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US airlines feel Delta variant impact

Joe Cusmano Aug 16, 2021

Only a few weeks ago, several US airline executives suggested that the Delta variant of the Covid-19 would have little impact on domestic air travel demand.

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Hawaiian Airlines to mandate vaccinations for U.S.-based staff

Joe Cusmano Aug 13, 2021

Hawaiian Airlines has informed its US employees that they will be required to be vaccinated against Covid-19, making it the third major carrier to do so in less than a week.

Combined market cap of world’s largest airlines falls by $12B as COVID-19 cases climb

Megha Paul Aug 12, 2021

Airline companies are still far from pre-pandemic profit and sales as some of their businesses, like business travel, are not even comparable to normal levels

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Airlines offer perks to keep grounded elite flyers on board

Joe Cusmano Aug 12, 2021

From wellness workshops to dinner with a celebrity chef and flights to nowhere, Asia's big international airlines are working hard to keep their most lucrative customers engaged as the…

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American Airlines cancels 300 flights, most due to pilot shortage

Joe Cusmano Aug 9, 2021

American Airlines had to cancel nearly 300 flights only by early last week, mostly due to a lack of pilots, the Associated Press reported.

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US Airlines say COVID-19 variants aren’t hurting bookings

Joe Cusmano Jul 28, 2021

Rising concern about the fast-spreading delta variant of COVID-19 is creating turbulence for the stocks of big travel companies.

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United flight evacuated after teen AirDropped photo of air gun

Joe Cusmano Jul 27, 2021

A teen caused a United Airlines flight to be evacuated after he AirDropped an image of a gun to other passengers.

World Best Airlines 2021 announced

Joe Cusmano Jul 21, 2021

AirlineRatings.com, the world’s only safety, product and COVID rating website has announced Qatar Airways as its Airline of the Year for 2021.

Reopening updates

Hawaiian plea to airlines: Please don’t bring so many people here

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2021

As mainlanders return in droves, Maui officials are making an unusual request of airlines: Please don't bring so many people to our island.

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United CEO voices optimism on future of travel

Joe Cusmano Jul 14, 2021

United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby, appearing on national television this Sunday morning on CBS’ ‘Face The Nation,’ voiced optimism over everything from the return of business travel to the…

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Airlines are slowly recovering: Which countries are bouncing back

Joe Cusmano Jul 13, 2021

Floats were leaving the aircraft storage facilities to spend months at the warm, dry desert sunshine.

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United places massive order to buy 270 jets

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

United Airlines is overhauling its fleet with the biggest jetliner order in company history and an ambitious upgrade for its aircraft cabins, bolstering a push to appeal to more travellers…

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Airlines can recover by recognising the most valuable resources

Joe Cusmano Jul 2, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the aviation industry.

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US airlines are getting ready to re-hire again

Joe Cusmano Jun 9, 2021

In the US the fast and well organised vaccination campaign is starting to show the airlines and travel industry are returning to normal and the two words being repeated at most of the…

Airlines loyalty programs as lifelines

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021

Some US carriers have seen their loyalty programs in a new light as collateral to raise billions in loans.

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United requires all new hires to be vaccinated

Joe Cusmano Jun 8, 2021

United Airlines has announced it will require all new external hires to prove they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Airlines will be forced to aim at long and thin routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 7, 2021

A trend among airlines of phasing out four-engine widebody aircraft in favour of smaller, more fuel-efficient two-engine aircraft, including even narrow bodies, has accelerated.

Airlines and Aviation

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

Joe Cusmano Jun 2, 2021

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

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Will it be a hot summer for U.S. airlines?

Joe Cusmano May 14, 2021

Now the U.S. airline executives believe the worst of the pandemic is behind us. But is it really?

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines eye low-cost to drive post-pandemic growth

Joe Cusmano May 13, 2021

Japan's two major airlines are positioning themselves to take advantage of any upturn with a punt on low-cost services.

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines retires the Airbus A380 fleet in coming months

Joe Cusmano May 7, 2021

Malaysia Airlines has become the latest in a string of airlines to ditch the Airbus A380.

US airlines scrap flexible travel waiver

Joe Cusmano May 6, 2021

As travel rebounds in the US, airlines are starting to scrap the flexibility on ticket conditions that they had introduced during the peak of the pandemic to protect their clients from…

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American Airlines recalls flight attendants as demand increases

Joe Cusmano Apr 28, 2021

American Airlines will start recalling flight attendants who took extended voluntary leaves of absence in preparation for a busy summer season the airline said on Thursday.

Boeing 777s grounded by airlines following Denver incident

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2021

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has decided to step up Boeing 777 inspections following an incident in Denver last weekend.

Health Protect: SITA launches secure way for airlines to share health info during pandemic

Megha Paul Feb 10, 2021

SITA has announced the launch of Health Protect – an industry solution, to help airlines, airports, governments, and passengers safely and securely share information on health tests

Singapore Airlines Receives Highest Rating for Health and Safety

Joe Cusmano Jan 25, 2021

Singapore Airlines has received the highest rating in a global audit of airlines' health and safety standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the national carrier announced on Tuesday.

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines want COVID-19 tests for travellers to the US

Kristin Mariano Jan 5, 2021

A group representing major US airlines back the proposal to implement a global testing program requiring negative tests for all passengers return to the United States.

Transatlantic airlines spearhead Heathrow pre-departure testing study

Harry S. Johnson Dec 1, 2020

The results of pre-departure testing trials carried out by four of Heathrow’s transatlantic carriers will be brought together by a study commissioned by the airport to demonstrate the…

United we stand! GBTA completes acquisition of ACTE

Megha Paul Nov 25, 2020

GBTA, the world's largest business travel association, has completed its acquisition of key assets of the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), to unify the industry and help…

Hawaiian Airlines starts pre-travel COVID-19 testing in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and Seattle

Harry S. Johnson Nov 24, 2020

Hawaiian Airlines today announced it is offering drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 pre-flight tests for its guests traveling to the islands from Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland and…

Singapore Airlines to launch non-stop flights to New York JFK in November

Kristin Mariano Oct 21, 2020

Starting November 9, Singapore Airlines will return to New York when it launches non-stop flights between Singapore and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

DOT ruling: Masks on US Airlines not Mandatory

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 3, 2020

Masks remain mandatory on most airlines in the world, also in the United States, but in the US this is only a voluntary policy put in place by individual carriers.

American Airlines aims to open international markets with preflight COVID-19 testing

Harry S. Johnson Sep 30, 2020

American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering preflight COVID-19 testing for customers traveling to international destinations, starting with Jamaica…

After United, Delta and American also axe change fees

Kristin Mariano Sep 1, 2020

American and Delta airlines have followed United in taking out change fees on domestic routes, with the exception of economy fares.

American Airlines axes 19,000 jobs, other US carriers follow suit

Harry S. Johnson Aug 26, 2020

American Airlines‘ corporate office announced today that the carrier is planning to eliminate over 40,000 jobs this year. 19,000 of those 40,000 jobs will be furloughs and layoffs in…

World’s five largest airlines lost over USD 40 billion since January amid COVID-19

Megha Paul Jul 30, 2020

The world’s largest airline companies are witnessing staggering losses in their market capitalisation

COVID-19 pushes airlines to be more convenient and creative

Kristin Mariano Jul 20, 2020

COVID-19 has caused a lot of anxiety and upends the travel industry. Now that we see countries reopening to international travellers, airlines are looking for creative ways to instil…

Warren Buffett dumps airlines shares despite pent-up demand for air travel

Kristin Mariano May 4, 2020

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor from Nebraska, has announced that he sold his stakes in four major US airlines.

IATA: “The world will rely on airlines and air connectivity to restore the global economy”

Alastair Newport Apr 24, 2020

IATA (International Air Transport Association) has published new data detailing the risk to jobs from the financial crisis threatening European airlines and has called for urgent government…

American Airlines reconciles with Qatar Airways

Megha Paul Feb 26, 2020

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

Vistara and United launch codeshare operations

Megha Paul Feb 20, 2020

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

World’s most punctual airlines revealed

Megha Paul Jan 7, 2020

The results of OAG Punctuality League 2020 have revealed a comprehensive ranking of the world’s largest airlines and airports for on-time performance (OTP). Garuda Indonesia takes the…

United to launch Dublin-San Francisco flights in June

Megha Paul Dec 23, 2019

United Airlines has announced it will launch a new daily non-stop service from Dublin to its hub at San Francisco International Airport, beginning 6 June of next year. It will be the…

United eyes January return for 737 Max

Megha Paul Oct 15, 2019

United Airlines has become the latest carrier to predict an early 2020 return for the grounded 737 Max aircraft as regulators continue to work on software fixes over an issue that is…

BA announces new codeshare deal with Malaysia Airlines

Alastair Newport Oct 2, 2019

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

Travelport brings together Priceline, Qantas and United at NDC Leadership Council

Alastair Newport Sep 25, 2019

Travelport has rolled-out the findings discussed in the September meeting of its NDC (New Distribution Capability) Leadership Council, where Qantas and United Airlines representatives met…

Amadeus to deepen NDC collaboration with United

Megha Paul Aug 30, 2019

Amadeus has announced a continued partnership to industrialise New Distribution Capability (NDC) by developing, testing and bringing to market new content offerings, such as United’s new…

Vietnam Airlines introduces premium economy class on Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh city route

Megha Paul Jul 1, 2019

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…

New Distribution Capability (NDC) in air travel: Airlines, GDS and the impact on the industry

Altexsoft Team Mar 3, 2019

Two fundamental needs connect all airlines: revenue and passenger satisfaction.

Airlines and Aviation

British Airways, American Airlines invests USD 344m in JFK

Kristin Mariano Feb 11, 2019

British Airways and American Airlines will invest USD 344 million in the makeover of New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Airlines and Aviation

United doubles down on Singapore-San Francisco by doubling up daily offering

Alastair Newport Nov 2, 2018

United’s second SG-SFO connection gives “passengers what the asked for: better sleep in the sky,” says country manager Laurence Chin.

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines receives world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR

Christian Tolentino Sep 25, 2018

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR ultra-long-range aircraft.

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines reorganises network to boost US and China connectivity

Alastair Newport Jul 9, 2018

As of the beginning of October Austrian Airlines will begin an extensive reorganisation of its current service network. The restructure will see international destinations, such as Hong…

AirHelp unveils list of top airlines, highlighting customer satisfaction is way to success

Alastair Newport Jun 11, 2018

Flight compensation company AirHelp has unveiled ratings of the world’s best airports and airlines, with the usual suspects Qatar Airways, Lufthansa and Etihad Airways filling out the…

Delta Airlines makes a comeback in India

Kristin Mariano May 30, 2018

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

Airlines and Aviation

U.S. Airlines expect a record surge of 246 million passengers this summer

Christian Tolentino May 25, 2018

As the temperatures rise, U.S. airlines have already prepared for the hot summer, expecting a record number of passengers to travel between June and August this year.

American Airlines puts faith in Barbados’s continued popularity with new connection

Alastair Newport May 15, 2018

The United States biggest carrier American Airlines revealed it will be taking advantage of a year unsurpassed growth to Barbados by announcing a new, third daily flight from Miami…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines builds trans-Pacific network with new non-stop SFO service

Simon Willmore Mar 27, 2018

Hong Kong Airlines continues to up its credibility as a serious trans-Pacific player, having launched a new service to San Francisco this weekend. The City by the Bay is the airline's…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines launches new ad as part of its Five Senses campaign

Jill Sayles Feb 6, 2018

Turkish Airlines debuted its new commercial and it will be broadcast across Europe, South Africa, the Far East, the Middle East, and the Americas including North America (Canada), Latin…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines receives 10th Boeing 777-300ER from Avation PLC

Simon Willmore Dec 19, 2017 4

Avation PLC's first aeroplane, a 777-300ER (Extended Range), was the newest addition to the fleet of Philippine Airlines (PAL). This delivery has increased the Southeast Asia-based flag…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines and Sabre unite for American expansion

Alastair Newport Nov 7, 2017 67

Sabre Corporation has announced a multi-year agreement to provide Sabre MIDT Network Plus data to Hong Kong Airlines. The purchase is expected to be central in providing the airline with…

Airlines and Aviation

Can Hong Kong Airlines cure jet lag?

Alastair Newport Oct 16, 2017 15

Hong Kong Airlines has announced that it will launch a new non-stop service between Hong Kong and San Francisco from 25 March 2018. The new service will expand the airline’s presence in…

Travel from the United States to Hispanic Countries is on the Rise

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2017 0

NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- CheapOair®, a leading flight-focused hybrid travel agency, recently released analytics for travel from U.S. origins to Hispanic destinations. Just in…

United yet to estimate tropical storm Harvey impact

Mark Elliott Aug 31, 2017 0

United Airlines has yet to forecast the financial impact from tropical storm Harvey, as the carrier's Houston hub remains closed due to flooding. "The financial impact's going to be what…

Alaska Airlines invests in guest experience with next-generation Gogo 2Ku satellite Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2017 0

Alaska Airlines has selected Gogo to provide next-generation satellite-based inflight Wi-Fi service across its entire Boeing and Airbus fleet. Gogo's broadband 2Ku service provides the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong Airlines to launch US flights

Mark Elliott Jul 31, 2017

Hong Kong Airlines will start flying to the US this year, with the launch of a new direct trans-Pacific service to Los Angeles. Commencing on 18 December 2017, the airline will use its…

Alaska Airlines plans flight to chase “The Great American Eclipse”

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2017 0

Airline will host in-flight viewing party from Portland, Oregon in AugustAlaska Airlines is chasing "The Great American Eclipse" on August 21, with a special charter flight for select…

Airlines and Aviation

United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s

Mark Elliott Jul 4, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines is AFL Europe official partner

Maria Airey Jun 22, 2017

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has announced that it is the Official Airline Partner of AFL Europe. The partnership will assist the ongoing development of Australian Football in Europe, while…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines orders Boeing’s high-capacity 737

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2017

Malaysia Airlines has placed an order for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 10 aircraft - the new high-capacity version of popular single-aisle jet. The deal, which is valued at US$1.25 billion at…

Airlines and Aviation

United commits to Boeing’s newest jet

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

United Airlines has placed a major order for Boeing's new 737 MAX 10 aircraft, which was unveiled by the US planemaker this week. The deal, which was announced at the Paris Air Show,…

United gives Singapore a direct LAX link

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2017

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…

Airlines and Aviation

World could be served by just “10-12 airlines”

Mark Elliott May 15, 2017

The world’s skies could be dominated by just 10-12 airlines in future, if ownership regulations are relaxed. In a panel discussion at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit in Dublin, Henrik…

2017’s Best & Worst Airlines – WalletHub Report

Simon Willmore Apr 27, 2017 0

With the busy summer travel season making its approach, WalletHub released its report on 2017’s Best & Worst Airlines to help consumers save as much time, money and aggravation as…

Airlines and Aviation

United CEO “humbled” by dragging incident

Mark Elliott Apr 18, 2017

United Airlines' chief executive officer, Oscar Munoz, has expressed regret for the incident in which a passenger was dragged off one of its flights. In a statement to coincide with…

Airlines and Aviation

United CEO apologises for “upsetting” passenger removal

Mark Elliott Apr 11, 2017

United Airlines' CEO, Oscar Munoz, has apologised for an incident that saw a passenger forcibly removed from one if its flights. The incident, which went viral on social media after it…

Airlines and Aviation

UK low-cost airlines honoured at TripAdvisor Awards

Aaron Greenwood Apr 10, 2017

Jet2.com has been named Europe’s Best Regional & Low Cost Airline at the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards for airlines. In addition to Jet2.com, the UK is home to…

International Airfare Searches to United States Down Since Trump Inauguration

Simon Willmore Feb 15, 2017 0

International visitors appear to be choosing other countries first when it comes to searching for airline tickets to the United States since President Donald J. Trump's Jan 20 inauguration…

Airlines and Aviation

ME airlines forced to adapt to Trump’s Muslim ban

Gemma Greenwood Jan 31, 2017

Middle East airlines and airports have been forced to adapt to US President Donald Trump’s travel ban on seven Muslim-majority countries. Emirates has amended pilot and cabin crew…

Airlines and Aviation

United welcomes new long-haul jet

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Hong Kong to welcome United’s latest long-haul jet

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2016

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…

Singapore Airlines resumes ultra-long-haul flights

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2016

Singapore Airlines has resumed “ultra-long-haul” flight operations, with the launch of its first direct route to the USA since 2013. The new Singapore-San Francisco service departed…

Digital revolution will shape airlines of the future: Etihad

Gemma Greenwood Oct 12, 2016

The digital revolution will shape how airlines evolve. That was the message from Etihad Airways CEO Peter Baumgartner who addressed key members of the UK travel industry at the annual…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines and Flybe launch partnership

Aaron Greenwood Jul 28, 2016

Singapore Airlines has announced a new interline partnership with UK airline Flybe. The deal will see more than 100 Singapore Airlines destinations across South East Asia and Australasia…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines flights continue uninterrupted

Gemma Greenwood Jul 25, 2016

Turkish Airlines has reassured passengers and travel industry partners that it’s business as usual for the carrier, despite online unrest and terrorist incidents in Turkey. “In the wake…

Airlines and Aviation

Sichuan Airlines applies for first US flights

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2016

Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch flights to Los Angeles in the coming months, marking the Chinese airline's debut in the US mainland. At present, Chengdu-based Sichuan Airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

United offers online “hovering” fare searches

Mark Elliott Jun 7, 2016

United Airlines has started utilising Amadeus' advanced online search tools to improve how its fares are displayed. Using the new "instant pricing" technology, passengers searching on…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines appoints new GM for UK & Ireland

Aaron Greenwood May 5, 2016

Singapore Airlines has appointed Sheldon Hee its general manager for the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hee replaces Wilson Yong, who is being posted back to Singapore having held the role…

Airlines and Aviation

Revealed: the world’s greenest (and least green) airlines

Mark Elliott Apr 27, 2016

A new study has revealed the world's most and least polluting airlines. The research conducted by Warwick Business School, which monitored airlines' carbon emissions over a seven-year…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines deliver best ever baggage performance

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2016

The global aviation industry recorded its best ever baggage handling performance in 2015. According to a new report by SITA, the rate of mishandled baggage in 2015 was 6.5 bags per…

Airlines and Aviation

United plans to launch New York-Tokyo Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

United Airlines has applied for permission to launch a new route connecting New York with Tokyo. The US-based carrier revealed on Thursday that it is planning to operate daily flights…

Airlines and Aviation

Alaska Airlines snaps up Virgin America in US$4bn deal

Mark Elliott Apr 5, 2016

Alaska Airlines has agreed to acquire Virgin America in a deal worth approximately US$4 billion. Under the agreement, Alaska Air Group will pay US$57.00 per share in cash for…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to fly LA-Beijing

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2016

American Airlines is planning to launch daily flights between Los Angeles and Beijing later this year. The carrier has submitted an application for the route with the US Department of…

Airlines and Aviation

United, Air China join forces on trans-Pacific routes

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2016

United Airlines and Air China have signed a new agreement aimed at coordinating their operations between the US and China. Building on an existing partnership, the new multi-year deal…

Air NZ, United enter revenue sharing deal

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2016

Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement on routes between New Zealand and the US. Under the new alliance, the two companies will work…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines selects A350 for long-haul future

Mark Elliott Feb 18, 2016

Philippine Airlines (PAL) has selected the Airbus A350 aircraft as the future of its long-haul fleet. In a deal signed at the Singapore Airshow, the national carrier agreed to acquire…

Airlines and Aviation

United to go “all-Dreamliner” on Australasia routes

Mark Elliott Feb 14, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Sichuan Airlines to fly to LA

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2016

Sichuan Airlines is planning to launch its first flights to Los Angeles this summer. The Chengdu-based carrier has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) for…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly direct from US to Singapore

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines

Mark Elliott Jan 7, 2016

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Kingfisher Airlines assets to be auctioned off

Mark Elliott Nov 23, 2015

Airlines and airports in India could be able to snap up a few bargains next month, when Kingfisher Airlines' "moveable assets" are auctioned off. The Economic Times reports that the…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines plans Las Vegas flights

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2015

Hainan Airlines is planning to launch non-stop flights between Beijing and Las Vegas next year. According to a statement on the Civil Aviation Administration of China’s (CAAC)…

United to fly direct to Xi’an

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2015

United Airlines is planning to launch direct trans-Pacific flights to Xi'an. The carrier has applied to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) for permission to commence a new…

Airlines and Aviation

UK top market for European low-cost airlines

Aaron Greenwood Aug 24, 2015

The UK is Europe’s biggest market for low-cost airlines, with 935 routes available this summer, according to a new study published by Gopili. More than 5,000 destinations are served…

Airlines and Aviation

Philippine Airlines to fly direct from Cebu to LA

Mark Elliott Aug 11, 2015

Philippine Airlines announced plans to launch the first ever direct flights between Cebu City and Los Angeles. Commencing on 15 March 2016, to coincide with the national carrier's…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian Airlines dumps Dubai route

Gemma Greenwood Jul 20, 2015

Austrian Airlines has confirmed it will no longer offer direct flights to Dubai. Passengers of the Lufthansa Group will still be able to reach this city in the United Arab Emirates…

Airlines and Aviation

Vietnam Airlines welcomes first Dreamliner and pens deal for 16 more jets

Mark Elliott Jul 7, 2015

Vietnam Airlines has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. A major ceremony to mark the occasion was held in Washington DC this week, attended by more than…

Airlines and Aviation

Air China teams up with United on more routes

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2015

Air China and United Airlines have signed a new partnership that will expand their networks in the US and China. The two airlines, which are partners in the Star Alliance, have added…

Airlines and Aviation

United launches New York-Newcastle service

Aaron Greenwood May 26, 2015

United Airlines has launched its non-stop service between Newcastle and its New York hub, Newark Liberty International Airport. The flights will operate five times weekly until 7…

Qatar CEO lambasts ‘baseless claims’ of US airlines

Mark Elliott May 15, 2015

His Excellency, Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive for Qatar Airways, has refuted claims of American, Delta and United that Middle East airlines are being unfairly subsidised. …

Airlines and Aviation

America’s largest airlines received US $71.48 billion in benefits

Mark Elliott May 15, 2015

Research commissioned by Etihad Airways has quantified a range of government and court-sanctioned benefits and concessions received by the three biggest US carriers, Delta Air Lines, United…

Airlines and Aviation

New United website revamps online bookings

Mark Elliott May 13, 2015

United Airlines has unveiled a new version of its website that looks set to significantly improve the way customers are able to search for and book flights. The website, which is…

Airlines and Aviation

United offers carbon-neutral flights

Mark Elliott Apr 15, 2015

United Airlines is offering passengers the chance to make their flight carbon-neutral this month. As part of its Eco-Skies programme, the US airline will offset the carbon emissions…

Airlines and Aviation

China United Air starts low-cost transition

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2015

China United Airlines, the Beijing-based subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, will start operating under a low-cost model this month. The airline has already scrapped its first and…

Airlines and Aviation

Malaysia Airlines stages memorial for MH370

Gemma Greenwood Mar 8, 2015

A year after flight MH370 disappeared without trace, Malaysia Airlines held a private gathering to remember the 239 passengers and crew who remain unaccounted for. The event was held at…

Airlines and Aviation

One year on, Malaysia Airlines remembers MH370

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2015

A year after flight MH370 disappeared without trace, Malaysia Airlines held a private gathering to remember the 239 passengers and crew who remain unaccounted for. The event was held…

Airlines and Aviation

United plans airport lounge overhaul

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2015

United Airlines is planning to overhaul its global network of airport lounges. In the coming year, the airline will renovate its United Club lounges at Chicago O'Hare, Washington…

Airlines unite to push scrapping APD

Mark Elliott Jan 28, 2015

UK airlines led by the British Air Transport Association (BATA) have united to call for Air Passenger Duty (APD) to be scrapped across the UK. BATA chief executive Nathan Stower will…

Airlines and Aviation

United spreads wings in China

Mark Elliott Dec 16, 2014

United Airlines will add more flights to China next year, with the addition of extra seasonal services from San Francisco - the airline's "trans-Pacific gateway hub". The current…

Airlines and Aviation

United spreads wings across Pacific

Mark Elliott Oct 25, 2014

United Airlines is embarking on a major expansion of its Asia Pacific operations, with the launch of new routes to Australia, China, Japan and Korea. On 26 October 2014, the US…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines expands US network with Virgin

Mark Elliott Oct 24, 2014

China Airlines (CAL) has formed a new partnership intended to offer passengers a greater range of destinations in the US. The Taiwanese carrier has signed a codeshare agreement with…

United receives first extended Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Sep 5, 2014

United Airlines has become the first North American carrier to take delivery of the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner - the new extended model of the long-haul aircraft. The new B787-9 was…

Airlines and Aviation

United pens new GDS deal with Travelport

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

United Airlines has signed a new long-term distribution agreement with Travelport that will see the carrier's fares and inventory sold via the Galileo and Worldspan GDS. And in…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines flies Dreamliner to Boston

Mark Elliott Jun 22, 2014

Hainan Airlines launched a brand new route from Beijing to Boston, using its latest Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. The new flights commenced on 20 June 2014 marking the first ever direct…

Airlines and Aviation

United adds Dreamliner flights to Chengdu

Mark Elliott Jun 10, 2014

United Airlines has launched new Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between San Francisco Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan province. The new route makes United the first…

United connects San Francisco with Asia

Mark Elliott May 12, 2014

United Airlines has continued its Asian expansion from San Francisco. Following the recent launch of services connecting the Californian city with Taipei and plans to start services…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils new Heathrow lounges

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

United Airlines showed a further commitment to the UK market today by unveiling two new airport lounges as part of Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2. The airline revealed the Global…

Airlines and Aviation

United’s first Boeing 787-9 rolls out

Mark Elliott Apr 10, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

United adds San-Francisco-Taipei

Mark Elliott Mar 29, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Brussels Airlines adds Newcastle through codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 25, 2014

Brussels Airlines has added Newcastle to its network destinations following a new partnership with bmi regional. The Newcastle to Brussels route has been operating since 3 March twice…

Airlines and Aviation

United’s Dreamliner to fly to Australia

Mark Elliott Feb 21, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

United rolls out recycled cups

Mark Elliott Feb 11, 2014

United Airlines is introducing new, eco-friendly coffee cups onboard its aircraft. To be rolled out on all United flights from mid-March, the new InCycle cup, manufactured by US-based…

Airlines and Aviation

Safety watchdog downgrades Indian airlines

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2014

Ambitions of global expansion among Indian airlines suffered a major blow last week when the US lowered its aviation safety rating for the country. The US Federal Aviation…

Airlines and Aviation

United posts US$1 billion profit in 2013

Mark Elliott Jan 24, 2014

United Airlines has posted a strong US$1.08 billion net profit for 2013. The world's second biggest airline, in terms of passenger traffic, managed to boost its annual net profits by…

China United to become Beijing’s first LCC

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2014

China United Airlines will start operating as a low-cost carrier this year, becoming the first budget airline based in Beijing. The carrier initially launched operations in 2004, as…

Airlines and Aviation

United cuts CO2 emissions

Mark Elliott Oct 22, 2013

United Airlines reduced its CO2 emissions by more than 811,643 metric tons in 2012, and is on track to cut fuel consumption by 85 million gallons (322m litres) in 2013. The…

United plans new San Francisco-Tokyo flights

Mark Elliott Oct 20, 2013

United Airlines is planning to launch direct flights between San Francisco and Tokyo Haneda Airport, after new slots became available at the Japanese airport. The airline has applied…

Airlines and Aviation

United equips 100th aircraft with Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Oct 15, 2013

United Airlines has reached a milestone in the roll-out of in-flight Wi-Fi across its fleet, with the launch of its 100th internet-equipped aircraft. The US airline is fitting…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines given approval to exit bankruptcy

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2013

A federal judge in the US has approved a bankruptcy plan put forward by American Airlines, contingent on the carrier getting approval for its merger with US Airways. The Manhattan…

Airlines and Aviation

United announces Edinburgh-Chicago route

Mark Elliott Sep 12, 2013

United Airlines has announced it will launch flights between Edinburgh and Chicago next year. The service will launch on 23 May with five flights a week until 12 June, when it will…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly B777s to Australia

Mark Elliott Aug 19, 2013

United Airlines will introduce the three-class Boeing 777 on its Australian routes next year. The US carrier has announced that from 1 April 2014 the 269-seat B777-200ER will be…

Airlines and Aviation

United boosts Mariana Islands

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2013

New flights have been launched connecting Guam with Rota, in the Northern Mariana Islands. Operated by Cape Air on behalf of United Express, flights between Guam and Rota will now…

Airlines and Aviation

US government blocks American Airlines merger

Mark Elliott Aug 13, 2013

The planned merger between American Airlines and US Airways has been challenged by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The government unit, along with six US states and the District…

Airlines and Aviation

United tests new ‘split winglets’

Mark Elliott Jul 18, 2013

United Airlines has become the first airline to equip one of its aircraft with a new type of fuel-saving wing extension. The new 'Split Scimitar Winglets' have been installed on one…

United completes long-haul upgrade

Mark Elliott Jun 13, 2013

United Airlines has completed the installation of flat bed seats and personal in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems) on all its long-haul international aircraft. The premium cabins of…

Airlines and Aviation

United deal to develop biofuel refinery

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

United Airlines has signed a new deal aimed at advancing the commercial production of aviation biofuel. The US carrier has completed a purchase agreement with AltAir Fuels that will…

United Dreamliner connects Denver with Tokyo

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2013

United Airlines has relaunched international flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner, and inaugurated a new trans-Pacific route connecting Denver with Tokyo. The new service, which…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines agree to global emissions scheme

Mark Elliott Jun 3, 2013 0

Airlines from across the world have agreed to look at a global solution to tackling carbon emissions after the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) was met with backlash.…

Airlines and Aviation

United to add 40 new Embraer jets

May 22, 2013 7

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.…

Airlines and Aviation

United relaunches Dreamliner

May 21, 2013 17

United Airlines welcomed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner back into service on Monday on a domestic flight from Houston. The departure from Houston to Chicago O’Hare marked the return of…

Airlines and Aviation

Austrian, United kick off partnership

Mark Elliott May 20, 2013 14

Austrian Airlines has said it plans to launch more intercontinental flights as its Chicago route commenced with United Airlines this week. The five-weekly service between Vienna and…

Airlines and Aviation

United to relaunch B787 Tokyo flights in June

May 14, 2013 13

United Airlines has revealed that it will resume trans-Pacific flights to Tokyo using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft next month. The US-carrier confirmed this week that its…

All airlines to recommence Dreamliner flights

Mark Elliott May 1, 2013 16

All eight of the airlines previously operating Boeing 787 Dreamliner flights before the battery issues are to recommence flights onboard the aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines was the first…

Hawaiian Airlines to fly direct to China

Apr 11, 2013 9

Hawaiian Airlines is extending its reach into Asia with plans to launch its first direct flights to China. The Honolulu-based carrier said that subject to receiving regulatory approval…

Airlines and Aviation

Hainan Airlines to fly to Chicago

Jan 29, 2013 20

Hainan Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights between Beijing and Chicago. From 3 September 2013, the airline will commence four weekly flights on the route, every Tuesday,…

Airlines and Aviation

US orders airlines to ground Dreamliners

Jan 17, 2013 15

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has ordered US-based airlines to cease all commercial flights using the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The US aviation body was already conducting a review…

Airlines and Aviation

Japanese airlines ground Dreamliners

Jan 16, 2013 14

Japan Airlines (JAL) and All Nippon Airways (ANA) have grounded their entire Dreamliner fleets, after one of ANA’s aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing due to a suspected…

Airlines and Aviation

United launches in-flight Wi-Fi

Jan 16, 2013 9

United Airlines has launched in-flight Wi-Fi on its international wide-body aircraft. The first aircraft to be equipped with internet connectivity is a Boeing 747-400, which will operate…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils new lounge concept

Jan 4, 2013 18

United Airlines has opened the first airport lounge featuring a new design concept that will now be rolled out worldwide. The new 1,235m² United Club lounge at Chicago O’Hare International…

Airlines and Aviation

United Dreamliner debuts in Asia

Jan 3, 2013 15

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.…

Airlines and Aviation

Heathrow confirms Terminal 2 airlines

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2012 19

Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 is to become the home of Star Alliance, Aer Lingus and Virgin Atlantic’s domestic routes when it opens in 2014. The new terminal is part of a GBP11 billion…

Airlines and Aviation

United found not liable for 9/11

Mark Elliott Nov 22, 2012 16

United Airlines is not liable for the destruction of one of the World Trade Center’s North Tower on 9/11, a US court has ruled. The judge ruled in the airline's favour, saying United had…

Airlines and Aviation

Retail solutions rolled out to airlines’ IFE systems

Sep 19, 2012 9

In a move that has the potential to significantly boost airlines’ ancillary revenue streams, GuestLogix has formed a new partnership with in-flight entertainment (IFE) supplier, Panasonic…

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines to be sued for Twin Towers’ collapse

Sep 5, 2012 16

American Airlines and United Continental are likely to be sued by the owners of New York's World Trade Center over the destruction of the twin towers in the 9/11 attacks. Bloomberg…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly Dreamliner to Tokyo, Shanghai

Aug 24, 2012 0

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,…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly Dreamliner to London

Mark Elliott Aug 23, 2012 15

United Airlines is to fly its Boeing 787 Dreamliner between Houston and Heathrow for two months, it has announced. The carrier’s new aircraft will fly between the airport from 4 February to…

Lost United deal dents Travelport

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2012 0

Travelport has seen its net revenue drop US$22 million (£15.3m) in its Q2 results following the loss of its Master Services Agreement with United Airlines. The travel technology company…

Airlines and Aviation

Report: What’s next for American Airlines?

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2012 0

Since American Airlines entered bankruptcy earlier this year it has been subject to various rumours over its future funding. Last month the carrier’s owners AMR hinted at five potential…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils first Dreamliner

Aug 3, 2012 7

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Hawaiian Airlines to launch NZ flights

Jul 16, 2012 10

Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013. The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…

Airlines and Aviation

United places huge Boeing order

Mark Elliott Jul 13, 2012 14

United Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 150 B737 aircraft. Under the new agreement, which was signed yesterday at the Farnborough Airshow, United will purchase 100 B737 MAX 9…

Airlines and Aviation

United places huge Boeing order

Jul 13, 2012 21

United Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 150 B737 aircraft. Under the new agreement, which was signed yesterday at the Farnborough Airshow, United will purchase 100 B737 MAX 9…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils Dreamliner details

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2012 16

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September. The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…

Airlines and Aviation

United unveils Dreamliner details

Jul 10, 2012 1

United Airlines has unveiled details of its new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the first of which will be delivered to the airline in September. The new twin-aisle aircraft will be configured with…

Airlines and Aviation

UAE-based banks arrange financing for Sri Lankan Airlines

Mark Elliott Jul 2, 2012 19

Leading banks from UAE successfully arranged an Islamic structured facility for the state-owned carrier Sri Lankan Airlines. Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank, Al Hilal Bank, Mashreq's Islamic Banking…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly B747 to Singapore

Jun 28, 2012 14

United Airlines has announces plans to upgrade its Hong Kong-Singapore service with the deployment of a Boeing 747-400 aircraft. From 27 October 2012, the daily flights between Asia's key…

Airlines and Aviation

United’s revamped B767s enter service

Jun 12, 2012 12

United Airlines yesterday introduced its newly reconfigured Boeing 767-300 aircraft into service. The aircraft now features flat-bed seats in a new United BusinessFirst cabin, along with…

Airlines and Aviation

United-ANA JV connects US and SE Asia

Jun 1, 2012 1

United Airlines' new partnership with ANA, means that travellers in Thailand and neighbouring countries now have an enhanced service from Southeast Asia via Tokyo to over 220 destinations in…

Airlines and Aviation

United to fly Dreamliner from Tokyo to Denver

May 23, 2012 15

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…

Caribbean Airlines Thirsty Thursday London 24 May

Mark Elliott May 14, 2012 19

Travel Daily UK has teamed up with Caribbean Airlines to host our next Thirsty Thursday event in London! See photos and a write-up from the event here Join us on 24…

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American Airlines files for bankruptcy

Mark Elliott Nov 29, 2011 1

AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, has filed for bankruptcy. The company announced the decision today, saying that it hoped the move would enable it to “achieve a…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental sees decline in October demand

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 14

United Continental Airlines has reported a year on year decrease in passenger traffic through October. Consolidated demand, measured in Revenue Passenger Miles (RPM), fell by 5.1% against a…

Airlines and Aviation

United launched first biofuel flight in US

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 16

Continental Airlines Monday operated its first US commercial flight powered by advanced biofuels. Flight 1403, a Boeing 737-800, departed Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport at 1030 for…

Airlines and Aviation

WTM2011: United Dreamliner ‘could come to London’

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2011 19

United Airlines has announced it will commence services between Manchester and Washington D.C. from May next year. The non-stop route will run daily from 2 May, subject to government…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils United’s first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2011 8

Boeing has completed the final assembly of United Airlines' first 787 Dreamliner. The final assembly process saw the addition of the plane's landing gear, wheel testing, and installation of…

Airlines and Aviation

United-Continental trans-Pacific traffic falls

Mark Elliott Oct 9, 2011 10

United-Continental Holdings experienced a fall in trans-Pacific passenger traffic in September 2011. The recently-merged airline carried 2.65 million passengers across the Pacific last…

United Continental rebrands airport lounges

Mark Elliott Oct 3, 2011

United Continental Holdings is rebranding its global airport lounges, rolling-out the new 'United Club' facilities from the weekend. All of United's Red Carpet Club and Continental's…

United Continental rebrands airport lounges

Mark Elliott Oct 2, 2011

United Continental Holdings is rebranding its global airport lounges, rolling-out the new 'United Club' facilities from 1 October 2011. All of United's Red Carpet Club and Continental's…

Airlines and Aviation

Pilots ask for United-Continental to delay merger

Mark Elliott Sep 27, 2011

The pilots' union of United-Continental has filed for a court injunction to delay the latest phase of the airlines' operational merger. The United Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air…

United Continental launches daily HK flight to Tokyo

Sep 20, 2011

Continental Airlines will begin operating daily nonstop services between Hong Kong and Tokyo from 31 October. As a result, passengers departing Hong Kong will have access to various…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental reports marginal dip in performance

Mark Elliott Sep 13, 2011

United Continental has reported a dip in year on year operating performance for August. Demand fell away slightly as revenue passenger miles slipped 2.7% on August 2010. The decline was not…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental rolls-out iPads for pilots

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2011

United Continental is rolling out iPads to its flight crew, as it moves towards paperless flight decks. The airline group will be deploying 11,000 iPads to all United and Continental…

United’s first Dreamliner begins assembly

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2011

United Airlines' first Boeing 787 Dreamliner enters the assembly phase at Boeing's factory in Washington state today. In early 2012, United will be the first North American carrier to take…

Airlines and Aviation

Ministry not averse to other airlines joining Star Alliance

Mark Elliott Aug 8, 2011

The Civil Aviation Ministry, while miffed with the suspension of Air India's membership application to Star Alliance, is unlikely to stop other Indian airlines from joining the 27-member…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian airlines call for ETS rethink

Mark Elliott Aug 3, 2011

The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has added its voice to the chorus of disapproval directed at the EU's proposed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). In a statement released today…

United-Continental signs new Travelocity deal

Mark Elliott Jul 21, 2011

United Continental Holdings has signed a new multi-year agreement with Travelocity. The deal will enable customers to continue purchasing both United and Continental Airlines tickets through…

Airlines and Aviation

Airlines given approval to use fuel from algae, wood chips

Mark Elliott Jul 8, 2011

?After decades of waiting, commercial airlines have been given the go-ahead to use fuel made from algae, wood chips and other plants with obscure names.Bloomberg reported that test flights…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental confirm FF plans

Mark Elliott Jun 30, 2011

United Continental Holdings has confirmed that Mileage Plus will be the loyalty program for its wholly owned subsidiaries United Airlines and Continental Airlines beginning in 2012. Moving…

Airlines and Aviation

Turkish Airlines pulls in Rooney and Nani for safety video

Mark Elliott May 26, 2011

Wayne Rooney and Nani are amongst the Manchester United players to feature in a new safety video for Turkish Airlines. The players are joined by Darren Fletcher, Chris Smalling, Rafael and…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA, United-Continental expand codeshare

Mark Elliott May 24, 2011

All Nippon Airways (ANA) and United-Continental are expanding their codeshare routes to include United's services between Tokyo Narita airport and Houston, New York and Guam. The two…

Airlines and Aviation

United launches LA-Shanghai flights

Mark Elliott May 22, 2011

United Airlines has launched its first-ever service between Los Angeles and Shanghai's Pudong International Airport. The new daily direct flights depart LA daily at 1.23pm and arrive at…

United Continental begins global alignment

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Continental has revealed it will plan to migrate to a single reservation system early next year. The merged airline has recently aligned its customer policies including their actions…

Airlines and Aviation

United criticised for reintroducing 9/11 flight numbers

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Airlines has been criticised for accidentally reinstating flight numbers 93 and 175 - those involved in the 9/11 attacks. A statement by the Master Executive Council (MEC) of the Air…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental revamp check-in experience

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Continental Holdings has unveiled a series of changes to its passenger services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in the first stage of a global roll-out. New additions…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental revamp airport experience

Mark Elliott May 19, 2011

United Continental Holdings has unveiled a series of changes to its passenger services at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, in the first stage of a global roll-out. New additions…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore Airlines launches ‘green’ flights through ASPIRE initiative

Mark Elliott May 16, 2011

Singapore Airlines has launched a regular schedule of green flights in conjunction with a nationwide carbon-cutting scheme. The airline is working with the Asia and Pacific Initiative to…

Airlines and Aviation

United-Continental makes huge Japan donation

Mark Elliott Apr 13, 2011

United Continental Holdings Inc has announced that customers and employees have donated more than US$2.5 million to the American Red Cross efforts to help those affected by the earthquake…

Airlines and Aviation

United celebrates 85th birthday

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2011

United Airlines has commemorated its 85th anniversary by unveiling an Airbus A320 painted in the airline's 1970s-era livery at an employee celebration at Chicago O'Hare International…

Airlines and Aviation

United, Boeing improve fuel efficiency of B777s

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2011

Boeing and United Continental Holdings have announced that United Airlines' B777 fleet will be modified with a Performance Improvement Package that will result in greater fuel efficiency,…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental expands mobile boarding

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2011

United Continental Holdings has announced the expansion of mobile check-in and mobile boarding passes to United customers travelling on international routes. Customers can now check-in at…

Airlines and Aviation

United Continental traffic declines in February

Mark Elliott Mar 8, 2011

United Continental Holdings has reported its traffic results for February 2011, with demand for United Air Lines and Continental Airlines services declining 1.1% year-on-year. Capacity…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines to launch New York-Haneda flights

Mark Elliott Feb 17, 2011

American Airlines yesterday announced it will be the first US airline to launch service between the continental United States and Tokyo's Haneda airport since the United States and Japan…

Human Resources

Airlines offer employees profit share

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2011

United Continental Holdings Inc and Delta Airlines have distributed a total of US$537 million in profit-sharing to employees. Based on 2010 profits, United-Continental handed out US$224…

Airlines and Aviation

Pacific routes lead the way for United-Continental

Mark Elliott Feb 8, 2011

United Continental Holdings has reported that traffic on United Air Lines and Continental Airlines flights increased 0.4% year-on-year in January 2011. The airlines' Pacific routes were the…

Airlines and Aviation

Saudi Arabian Airlines to join SkyTeam

Mark Elliott Jan 11, 2011

Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed an agreement to join SkyTeam in 2012. The airline will be SkyTeam's first member from the Middle East, adding 35 new destinations to the alliance…

Heathrow Express creates festive film with 20 airlines

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2010

Heathrow Express has partnered with 20 airlines operating out of London's Heathrow Airport to film messages of Christmas wishes for its Express TV. Twenty airlines took part in the filming…

Oman Air boss claims Euro airlines lack vision

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2010

European carriers are envious of the Gulf airlines they have accused of receiving state subsidies and lack the vision to emulate their competitors, Oman Air CEO Peter Hill has claimed.…

GetThere to offer more United seats

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2010

GetThere has announced it will exclusively begin offering United Airlines' Economy Plus seats to business travellers in the next few months. "By offering their Economy Plus seats directly to…

Jet and United codeshare

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2010

Indian airline Jet Airways has entered a codeshare agreement with United Airlines. Under the deal, Jet will place its 9W code on United's flights operating between London and five US…

United conducts natural gas flight

Mark Elliott May 4, 2010

03 May 10 (TravMedia.com): United Airlines has conducted an engineering validation flight using an alternative, synthetic jet fuel derived from natural gas. The flight, which took…

United-Continental at odds over merger - report

Mark Elliott Apr 26, 2010

Reports have emerged that claim that the potential merger of United Airlines and Continental Airlines is at risk due to disagreements over how to value their planned no-premium stock merger.…

United, US Airways plan merger - report

Mark Elliott Apr 8, 2010

United Airlines' parent company, UAL Corp, and US Airways Group Inc are holding talks on a merger that would create the USA's second-largest carrier, Bloomberg has…

United flight attendants protest in HK, Tokyo

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2010

United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), yesterday protested over new contracts. Demonstrations were held…

Ameco Beijing signs maintenance deal with United

Mark Elliott Mar 31, 2010

Beijing, March 31, 2010 - United Airlines and Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering Corporation (Ameco Beijing) signed a five-year contract for airframe heavy maintenance,…

United cabin crew protest against outsourcing

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2010

CHICAGO, March 26 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- United Airlines Flight Attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants-CWA, AFL-CIO (AFA-CWA), will picket at…

Etihad, American Airlines launch Pakistan codeshare

Mark Elliott Mar 17, 2010

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced its first codeshare operation out of Pakistan with American Airlines, providing air travellers…

American Airlines sponsors World Expo pavilion

Mark Elliott Mar 12, 2010

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines announced today that it will be an official sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the 2010 World Expo in…

United confirms order for 25 Airbus A350s

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2010

United has formalized a commitment originally announced in December 2009, signing a firm order for 25 A350-900 XWB aircraft, the newest twin-engine widebody from Airbus. The…

United, Boeing finalise Dreamliner order

Mark Elliott Feb 26, 2010

SEATTLE and CHICAGO, Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) and United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) have finalized an order for 25 787-8 jetliners. The agreement includes the…

Hong Kong Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney engines

Mark Elliott Feb 9, 2010

SINGAPORE, Feb. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- Hong Kong Airlines has selected Pratt & Whitney's PW4170 Advantage70(TM) engine to power six new Airbus A330…

China Airlines selects Pratt & Whitney logistics

Mark Elliott Feb 4, 2010

SINGAPORE, Feb. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW -- China Airlines has signed a multi-year exclusive inventory logistics program agreement with Pratt & Whitney. Under…

Sichuan Airlines orders Pratt & Whitney engines

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2010

SINGAPORE, Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SINGAPORE AIR SHOW --Sichuan Airlines selected International Aero Engines (IAE) V2500 engines to power its latest fleet of Airbus A320s…

Continental Airlines posts full-year loss

Mark Elliott Jan 22, 2010

HOUSTON, Jan. 21, 2010 - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145…

Airlines and Aviation

Continental Airlines announces loss of profit for 2009

Mark Elliott Jan 21, 2010

Continental Airlines today announced a 2009 full-year net loss of $282 million ($2.18 diluted loss per share). Excluding $145 million of previously announced special charges, and a $158…

ANA, United and Continental make JV application

Mark Elliott Jan 2, 2010

HONG KONG, December 27, 2009 - United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA), All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) last Wednesday filed an application with the…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines statement regarding flight 331

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, overran the runway on…

American Airlines statement regarding flight 331

Mark Elliott Dec 24, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, December 22, 2009, American Airlines Flight 331, a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, overran the runway on…

United hails ‘historic agreement’

Mark Elliott Dec 14, 2009

CHICAGO, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines today applauded a bilateral agreement between Japan and the United States that would ease restrictions that currently exist on…

Airlines and Aviation

United pilots pleased with plane order

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009

CHICAGO,Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The pilots of United Airlines arecautiously optimistic about the airline's announcement of a widebodyorder that includes 25 Boeing 787s and 25…

Brussels Airlines joins Star Alliance

Mark Elliott Dec 10, 2009

BRUSSELS, Belgium - December 9th, 2009 - At an official ceremony held in Brussels' historic "Grand-Place" today, the CEOs of the Star Alliance member airlines…

United pilots pleased with plane order

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

CHICAGO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The pilots of United Airlines are cautiously optimistic about the airline's announcement of a widebody order that includes 25 Boeing 787s and…

Airlines and Aviation

United orders 50 new planes

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

CHICAGO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines today announced a significant investment in the company's future with a widebody aircraft order that will enable the carrier to…

Eight airlines join APG Interline E-Ticketing

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

Eight additional airlines have joined APG IET in November, including the Turkish national carrier Turkish Airlines (TK-235), the Philippine national carrier Philippine Airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

United selects Boeing

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

Boeing is delighted that United Airlines has selected the Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the replacement and expansion of its twin-aisle fleet."United's selection of the Boeing 787 continues the…

United orders 50 new planes

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

CHICAGO, Dec. 8 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines today announced a significant investment in the company's future with a widebody aircraft order that will enable the carrier to…

Eight airlines join APG Interline E-Ticketing

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2009

Eight additional airlines have joined APG IET in November, including the Turkish national carrier Turkish Airlines (TK-235), the Philippine national carrier Philippine Airlines…

Airlines and Aviation

United introduces Murad skincare products

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2009

HONG KONG, November 18, 2009 -United Airlines will help customers seated in United First

Saudi Arabian Airlines expand EcoPower

Mark Elliott Nov 18, 2009

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- DUBAI AIR SHOW -- Pratt & Whitney and Saudi Arabian Airlines signed an agreement expanding Pratt & Whitney's…

United launches new amenity kits for travellers

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2009

CHICAGO, Nov. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines will help customers seated in United First

UAE airlines launch humanitarian initiative

Mark Elliott Nov 17, 2009

Abu Dhabi, 16 November 2009 - A groundbreaking humanitarian relief aid initiative from the UAE took flight today at the Dubai Air Show 2009. Maximus Air Cargo, the UAE's…

Hainan Airlines to launch first China-Hawaii route

Mark Elliott Nov 12, 2009

HAIKOU, China, Nov. 11 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Hainan Airline Group ("HNA Group") today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation with a commercial delegation from the…

United adds three new countries to route map

Mark Elliott Nov 6, 2009

CHICAGO, Nov. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- United Airlines announced today the airline will inaugurate its first-ever service to Africa in 2010, with one daily, same-plane…

United launches corporate travel scheme for SMEs

Mark Elliott Nov 1, 2009

HONG KONG, October 30, 2009 - United Airlines, one of the world's largest transpacific carriers, now introduces a new corporate travel program, PassPlus

American Airlines, Lexus offer free Wi-Fi

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2009

FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- American Airlines and Lexus are kicking off the season of giving early with a free Wi-Fi inflight promotion for customers…

APG Interline E-Ticketing targets 100 airlines

Mark Elliott Oct 20, 2009

Four additional airlines have joined APG IET, including the Russian national carrier Aeroflot (SU-555), the Bolivian carrier Aerosur (5L-275), the Venezuelan carrier Santa…

United’s green flight cuts emissions

Mark Elliott Oct 6, 2009

06 Oct 09 (TravMedia.com): The Asia and South Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (ASPIRE) partnership group have released their inaugural Annual Report. As a key partner, United…

US airlines add holiday surcharge

Mark Elliott Sep 28, 2009

Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines, the three largest US carriers, have all added a US$10 surcharge to fares on the weekends after the US Thanksgiving and…

Airlines pledge 50% emissions cut

Mark Elliott Sep 23, 2009

22 September 2009 (New York) - The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its proposals for December's climate change talks to the UN Secretary General's Summit on Climate…

Earn bonus miles with United on HK-US flights

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2009

HONG KONG, September 18, 2009 - United Airlines, one of the world's largest transpacific airlines, now introduces an exciting Fall and Winter premium offer to its…

Earn bonus miles with United on Asia-US flights

Mark Elliott Sep 21, 2009

HONG KONG, September 18, 2009 - United Airlines, one of the world's largest transpacific airlines, now introduces an exciting Fall and Winter premium offer to its…

United expects smaller decline in Q3

Mark Elliott Sep 17, 2009

United Airlines has said it expects a smaller decline in passenger unit revenue this quarter. Bloomberg reported that United's Q3 passenger revenue per passenger mile may fall as much as 19%…

United to cut 7% of international flights

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2009

United Airlines' parent company, UAL Corp, has said it will reduce overseas flying by 7% to trim costs after posting a second-quarter loss, Bloomberg reported. The…

Pan Pacific signs deals with United, BA

Mark Elliott Jul 17, 2009

Pan Pacific Hotels Group has welcomed British Airways Executive Club members and United Airlines Mileage Club members to its expanded global airline partnership programme. This brings Pan…

United to cut more cabin crew

Mark Elliott Jun 24, 2009

United Airlines said this week that it was cutting an additional 600 cabin crew jobs in response to slumping demand for travel. "The continued challenging economic environment, combined…

Airman saves United plane after fuel leak

Mark Elliott May 27, 2009

A US airman has saved the passenger plane he was flying on from potential disaster after he noticing a fuel leak. Staff Sergeant Bartek Bachleda alerted the crew of a United Airlines Boeing…

Airlines and Aviation

United jet lands safely after bird strike

Mark Elliott May 2, 2009

A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 151people has returned safely to Denver airport after a bird struck one of itsengines shortly after takeoff, the Sydney Morning Herald…

Europe to investigate seven airlines

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2009

The European Commission (EC) has started two anti-competition investigations into seven transatlantic airlines, including British Airways and American Airlines, according to a BBC…

Airlines weigh in to obesity argument

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2009

An obese man gets thrown off a plane taking up too many seats. "You're fattist!" he complains to the steward. "Sorry sir," the steward replies, "but you're clearly fattest."Okay…

Sichuan Airlines buys private carrier

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2009

Private Chinese carrier, United Eagle Airlines, has been taken over by state-owned Sichuan Airlines, Xinhua reported a company spokesperson as saying.Sichuan Airlines has…

United forecasts Q1 revenue drop

Mark Elliott Mar 23, 2009

United Airlines has said that its first-quarter revenues may fall as much as 13.3%. Bloomberg reported United's parent company, UAL Corp., as saying that the decline was due to a…

United flat beds go trans-Pacific

Mark Elliott Feb 19, 2009

United Airlines has introduced flat beds for its first and business class seats on two routes between Australia and the USA, PATA has reported. The new products, part of United's…

Airlines and Aviation

American, United report wider losses

Mark Elliott Jan 23, 2009

The parent companies of American Airlines and United Airlines, AMR Corp. and UAL Corp., have reported wider fourth-quarter losses and said they will cut more jobs and flights because of…

Airlines and Aviation

Indian agents target foreign airlines over commission

Mark Elliott Dec 23, 2008

Indian travel agents have threatened to boycott international airlines from January for non-receipt of commission, The Economic Times reported. It said they took the decision after a…

United launches Dubai flights

Mark Elliott Oct 17, 2008

United Airlines has launched a new daily service connecting Dubai to the US capital, Washington DC, the Gulf News has reported. service is set to offer Middle East travellers…

Airlines and Aviation

American Airlines considers "a la carte pricing"

Mark Elliott Oct 8, 2008

American Airlines plans to introduce "a la carte pricing", where the airfare is broken into a basic fare with additional services for a fee.Associated Press said there were likely to be…

Airlines and Aviation

United raises fee to check in 2nd bag

Sep 16, 2008

United Airlines is increasing the service fee to check a second bag on a domestic flight from US$25 to US$50 one way. These changes apply to customers who purchase a ticket on or after 16…

Airlines and Aviation

Westin and United in partnership

Mark Elliott Aug 20, 2008

From this month, all first and business class customers who fly on United Airlines will enjoy the Westin Heavenly Bed products and signature amenities. The partnership between Westin…

Airlines and Aviation

United brings lie-flat business class seats to Asia

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2008

United Airlines has introduced its lie-flat first and business class seats on its flights to Asia.The newly configured Boeing 747 also features iPod connectivity, enabling customers in…

Airlines and Aviation

United, Continental team up

Mark Elliott Jun 20, 2008

Two major US carriers - Continental and United - have announced plans to link their networks through a new alliance. ABC news said while it was not quite a merger, some saw this as…

Airlines and Aviation

United, US Airways merger?

Mark Elliott May 6, 2008

UAL Group, parent company of United Airlines, is looking at a possible merger with US Airways after its advances to Continental Airlines fell flat, The Wall Street Journal…

Airlines and Aviation

United issues waivers

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2008

United Airlines - which has advised its customers of possible delays or cancellations if they were flying on its Boeing 777 aircraft - said it will waive change fees if they change…

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines cut jobs, capacity

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2008

America's No 3 airline, Delta Air Lines, is looking to cut 2,000 jobs - 3% of its workforce - as it struggles with high fuel costs, Reuters reported.It said…

Airlines and Aviation

United moves to T3 at Changi

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2008

From March, United Airlines will operate from Changi Airport's Terminal 3 - the only US carrier and one of five to be located in the new terminal. United Singapore's General…

Airlines and Aviation

Jet Airways American Airlines codeshare

Mark Elliott Feb 12, 2008

India's Jet Airways and American Airlines have launched a codeshare partnership. This is Jet Airways' third codeshare partnership, after its partnerships with Brussels Airlines and…

Airlines and Aviation

China Airlines orders planes

Mark Elliott Dec 12, 2007

Taiwan's China Airlines has signed a Letter of Intent with Airbus to acquire 14 A350-900 plus an additional six on option. China Airlines intends to start using the all-new A350 XWB from…

Airlines and Aviation

US airlines cut schedules despite strong demand

Mark Elliott Dec 5, 2007

With rising fuel costs, airlines the US are trimming their schedules despite strong travel demand, USA Today reported.The six carriers - American, United Airlines,…

Airlines and Aviation

Fairmont climbs on board with 3 airlines

Jun 4, 2007

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts announced it has formed marketing alliances with several new international airline carriers including United Airlines, Lufthansa Airlines, and Cathay Pacific.…

Vaccination Updates

American CEO explains why his airline is not requiring vaccinations

Joe Cusmano Aug 11, 2021

In the wake of United Airlines announcing new policies for mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations of employees, American Airlines CEO Doug Parker said there’s a simple reason why he’s not requiring…

Vaccination Updates

Vaccinated frequent flyers could win free flights for a year

Joe Cusmano May 27, 2021

United Airlines loyalty program members will have the chance to enter the airline’s ‘Your Shot to Fly’ sweepstakes by uploading their vaccination records.

Partner content

5 ways Sabre reduces turbulence as NDC takes off

Kristin Mariano Mar 13, 2023

The New Distribution Capability (NDC) conversation is shifting from NDC in theory, to NDC in practice. Learn 5 ways Sabre makes it easier to book NDC content, now including Finnair.…

TD Syndicated Partner

IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero

Harry Johnson Mar 8, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen Full article: IATA: Airline Industry…

Hainan FTP promoted in Vietnam with 19 joint projects signed

Kanchan Nath Feb 27, 2023

From 20-23 February, a delegation from south China's Hainan Province conducted economic and cultural exchanges in Vietnam primarily aimed at promoting the policies of the Hainan Free Trade…

TD Syndicated Partner

Cooking oil is helping power Heathrow green revolution

Harry Johnson Feb 21, 2023 0

by: Harry Johnson | copyright: eTurboNews - Travel Industry News - World Travel News Increasing number of flights at Heathrow to be powered by sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) helping cut…

Airbus Leads Despite Boeing’s Best Efforts

Joe Cusmano Jan 19, 2023

Airbus continues to be the world’s leading aircraft maker, despite Boeing’s aggressive push to deliver as many planes as possible before the end of the year. With a total of 1,078 gross…

Airline strikes on the horizon, how travel insurance can help

Kristin Mariano Jan 13, 2023

With airlines and airport service providers walking off the job around the world, the potential for travel disruption due to labour issues is very real. Travel insurance marketplace…

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

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Air Canada resumes daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto

Kanchan Nath Nov 14, 2022

Air Canada has resumed its daily seasonal service between Mumbai and Toronto, now operating via London Heathrow until 25 March 2023.

Airlines and Aviation

Rex and Delta Begin Interline Partnership

Joe Cusmano Nov 3, 2022

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

Airlines and Aviation

Will supersonic aircrafts be the ‘speed savior’ game-changers?

Kanchan Nath Oct 18, 2022

As American Airlines becomes the third major carrier to place an order for Boom Supersonic’s new Overture jets, Jim Scott, co-founder at aircraft component supply specialist Artemis…

Airlines and Aviation

Star Alliance wants 50% of its carriers to use biometrics by 2025

Kanchan Nath Sep 20, 2022

Star Alliance, the world's largest airline alliance, wants roughly half its 26 members to use biometrics technology by 2025, as passenger demand grows for contactless travel and less airport…

New Zealand beckons the American tourist

Kanchan Nath Sep 13, 2022

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint campaign in the US and Canada to showcase Aotearoa and encourage North American travellers to book a holiday to New Zealand.

Airlines and Aviation

Emirates and JetBlue to end codeshare

Kanchan Nath Sep 8, 2022

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

The Ultimate Colorado Road Trip for Sophisticated Explorers

Kristin Mariano Aug 18, 2022

Road trips offer complete freedom during an adventure. In the privacy of a car, travelling has never been easier. In addition to Colorado’s surroundings being both beautiful and…

BAR UK names new chair and deputy chair

Kristin Mariano Aug 17, 2022

The Board of Airline Representatives in the UK (BAR UK) has appointed a new Chair and Deputy Chair at a recent meeting of the Board. Colin Stewart, Country Director UK & Ireland,…

Air New Zealand resumes flights to more North American destinations

Kristin Mariano Apr 18, 2022

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.

India resumes regular international flights after two years. Here’s what you need to know

Megha Paul Mar 28, 2022

India has resumed international flight operation after almost two years after it halted flights on March 23, 2020

Airlines and Aviation

New Yorkers are one flight closer to New Zealand with non-stop flights between the NYC and Auckland

Kristin Mariano Mar 24, 2022

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…

Airlines and Aviation

Air New Zealand To Fly Non-Stop To NYC This Year

Joe Cusmano Mar 4, 2022

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.

The US suspends 44 Chinese Airline Flights To China

Joe Cusmano Feb 1, 2022

The latest escalation in a spat over pandemic travel rules between the United States and China has resulted in the suspension of more than 30 flights operated by Chinese carriers over the…

December The Strongest Month For Global Air Travel In 2021

Joe Cusmano Jan 21, 2022

According to Cirium’s On-Time Performance Review 2021, December was the biggest month for air travel in 2021, with 2.43 million flights globally.

Thousands Of U.S. Flights Cancelled Due To Weather And Omicron

Joe Cusmano Jan 10, 2022

Airlines in the United States have been forced to postpone more flights than usual during the holiday season.

Will The Airline Recovery Be Affected By Omicron?

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2021

Many people believe that a week is an eternity in politics, which means that a lot can happen in that period.

Airlines and Aviation

Virgin Australia Takes-Off With First International Flight

Joe Cusmano Dec 22, 2021

With its new daily Fiji service, Virgin Australia has restarted commercial international flights for the first time since the beginning of the COVID crisis.

Visiting The U.S. Is Easy Now: Here Is What You Need to Know

Joe Cusmano Dec 17, 2021

Australian visitors can enter the United States for pleasure and business purposes once again.

Cheap flights from New York to Kingston

adamlff Dec 8, 2021

Kingston- the largest capital city of Jamaica, is home to 2.7 million people. Nestled on the island's southern coast, Kingston is a thriving metropolis surrounded by mountains and…

Tourists will be allowed back to Australia before year-end

Joe Cusmano Nov 2, 2021

Tourists will be able to enter Australia without quarantine by the end of the year, but they must be double vaccinated, according to Scott Morrison.

Volatile international COVID-19 rules may delay recovery

Joe Cusmano Oct 11, 2021

Global airlines concluded their first meeting since COVID-19 brought their business to its knees on Tuesday, expressing confidence about pent-up demand but pleading with governments to…

Travel experts reveal what to know when cancelling flight

Megha Paul Sep 21, 2021

Travel experts at Next Vacay reveal that searches for ‘cancellable flights’, ‘book refundable flight tickets’ and ‘free cancellation flight booking’ have increased by 400%

How September 11 changed air travel

Joe Cusmano Sep 13, 2021

Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of the terrorist event that forever changed air travel, and I thought what better way to commemorate this day than by remembering what air travel was…

Airlines and Aviation

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees $200 per month

Joe Cusmano Aug 31, 2021

Delta Air Lines will charge employees on the company health plan $200 per month if they do not get COVID-19 vaccinated, a policy the airline's top executive says is necessary because the…

Airlines and Aviation

US airline memo to staff: Please don’t duct-tape passengers

Kristin Mariano Aug 23, 2021

A passenger on a Frontier Airlines flight yelled for help after he was duct-taped to a seat by airline staff; he was restrained after he allegedly assaulted attendants.

Millennials and Gen-Z are investing in travel companies

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2021

A new study by leading financial source DailyFX has analyzed the stock market in the US to find out which companies young investors are backing. The Gamestop fiasco last year has led to…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore’s Scoot seeks Europe fifth freedoms rights

Joe Cusmano Jul 29, 2021

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.

Countries eager to reopen to travel as pandemic recedes

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

Whilst Australia with its low vaccination rate is not in a hurry to open the international borders, around the globe, countries are taking different approaches for re-opening to travel after…

Vaccination Updates

Cathay Pacific tells crew to get vaccinated or risk their job

Joe Cusmano Jun 29, 2021

Cathay Pacific told pilots and flight attendants on Thursday that their employment with the airline would be reviewed and could be terminated if they have not had a COVID-19 vaccine by…

Airline CEOs unite to urge reopening of transatlantic routes

Joe Cusmano Jun 11, 2021

The CEOs of every airline that flies transatlantic passenger services between the UK and the USA have joined forces with Heathrow Airport and other travel industry CEOs in urging both…

Vaccination Updates

Qantas ponders free flights and points as vaccination incentive

Joe Cusmano May 31, 2021

Qantas is considering giving free flight vouchers or frequent flyer points to people who have had Covid-19 shots, joining a growing list of businesses offering vaccination incentives to…

Airlines and Aviation

Bad behaviour on planes drawing bigger fines in the US

Joe Cusmano May 20, 2021

US regulators are imposing big fines on passengers who behave badly and flout rules, including refusing to wear masks on board.

How NDC can help in travel recovery in a post-COVID world

Kristin Mariano Apr 28, 2021

As vaccines roll out worldwide, we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and we can expect travel recovery soon.

Reopening updates

US air travellers top 1.5 million for first time since March 2020

Megha Paul Mar 24, 2021

US air passengers screened topped 1.5 million this week for the first time since March 2020, as air travel continues to rebound from a pandemic-related drop

Singapore Changi launches baggage disinfection service

Joe Cusmano Mar 24, 2021

Singapore Changi Airport has launched a new baggage disinfection service for customers arriving at Terminal 3.

Airlines and Aviation

Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s

Joe Cusmano Feb 16, 2021

Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.

The First Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Are Already Flying

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

When will covid-19 vaccines be making their way to the public? If air cargo is any indication, perhaps the answer to both questions is sooner than you think.

Airlines and Aviation

Airline “Travel Pass” App Will Show COVID Test & Vaccination

Joe Cusmano Nov 30, 2020

IATA (the International Air Transport Association) launches a digital platform to ease virus testing and travel.

Facilitating reopening of borders: Digital ‘health passport’ trials under way from this week

Megha Paul Oct 19, 2020

The CommonPass system, backed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), is designed to create a common international standard for passengers to demonstrate they do not have coronavirus

Reopening now: Panama welcomes first international tourists since March

Megha Paul Oct 16, 2020

Panama has now officially opened its borders and is welcoming international travellers back to the country’s main airport, Tocumen International Airport

Is it safe to fly on a commercial plane? Latest!

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 11, 2020

According to the Flight Safety Foundation getting on a plane is safe again. Dr. Hassan Shahidi, president, and CEO of the foundation joined Juergen Steinmetz from eTurboNews

San Francisco to Shanghai again flying nonstop

Juergen Steinmetz Oct 5, 2020

US-China relations are at an all-time low. US President Trump blames China to be responsible for the spread of COVID-19, while he himself was diagnosed with the virus.

Alitalia abandons all flights from and to Milan

Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy Sep 14, 2020

Alitalia discontinued all flights from Malpensa, the international airport in Milan. Alitalia will no longer fly from Milan due to the collapse in demand linked to the global COVID-19 health…

Dave Hilfman interim head of GBTA

Megha Paul Jul 16, 2020

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has named travel industry leader Dave Hilfman as its interim executive director. Hilfman, who retired from United Airlines as senior vice…

Crippled airline industry in US to get $25-billion bailout

Megha Paul Apr 17, 2020

US-based airlines have secured as much as USD 25 billion in payroll support from the federal government. The funds are part of a USD 2 trillion relief package signed by Congress in…

COVID-19 cancels more than 200,000 flights to, from and within China

Kristin Mariano Feb 28, 2020

Over 200,000 flights have now been cancelled or proactively removed from schedules to, from and within China due to COVID-19 (coronavirus), according to Cirium. The figure – which…

Corporate & Business

Big ideas from CWT and GBTA: “In the end, pressure from the traveller will translate into positive action”

Alastair Newport Feb 28, 2020

CWT and the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) have unveiled their new report ‘The Big Idea: How Can We Make Business Travel More Sustainable?’. The report was based on the findings…

A journey ‘Into America’s Wild’

Megha Paul Feb 6, 2020

‘Into America’s Wild’, the new 3D documentary for exhibition in IMAX and giant-screen theatres, will take viewers on an incredible journey through the nation’s most iconic wilderness…

The key to tackling the coronavirus

Kristin Mariano Feb 4, 2020

Cooperation between public and private sectors within Travel & Tourism is essential to mitigating the impact of the coronavirus, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.

IndiGo appoints Ronojoy Dutta as CEO

Megha Paul Jan 31, 2020

Ronojoy Dutta has been re-designated as a whole-time director and chief executive officer of InterGlobe Aviation with immediate effect. The decision was taken unanimously by the board of…

The Rough Guide to being a travel company in 2019

Jon Reay Sep 19, 2019

Digital is transforming all industries. Businesses are becoming ever more digital. In travel, you may still be selling holidays, flights or accommodation but the way you do it has…

Australia and Europe on Vistara’s radar

Megha Paul Aug 9, 2019

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

Air Canada unveils Maple Leaf Lounge Express

Megha Paul Jun 18, 2019

Air Canada unveiled another convenient way for premium customers to work or relax prior to their flight with the Maple Leaf Lounge Express, located in the Toronto Pearson International…

“A vote for diversity, dignity and respect” Travelport commits to gender neutral booking code

Alastair Newport May 30, 2019

Travelport has announced that is set all to use a new booking code for non-binary gender passengers when it kicks into action on 1 June. Coming in the wake of United Airlines decision to…

Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more

Alastair Newport Apr 2, 2019

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…

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

Kristin Mariano Feb 7, 2019

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

It is business as usual for Hawaii tourism amid volcanic eruption

Kristin Mariano May 10, 2018

Photos and videos of spewing lava from the Kilauea volcano filled the news about Hawaii, but officials claimed that it is still safe to visit the state as the danger zones are isolated to…

SimpliFlying launches airline crisis command centre as subscription service

Alastair Newport Apr 4, 2018

The 21st century and the rise of the internet and social media has made the world more connected, and, on many occasions, a lot more judgemental. Whereas it once took a natural disaster to…

Andrea Blankenship from the Colorado Tourism Office reveals what’s new for visitors

Jill Sayles Feb 5, 2018

Travel Daily catches up with Andrea Blankenship, director of international tourism at Colorado Tourism Office. What is your role and how long have you held it? I’ve held the…

Airlines and Aviation

Kansai Airports trial SITA robot KATE to slash queues and reduce wait time

Alastair Newport Feb 5, 2018

Kansai Airports, the operator of Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka International Airport (ITAMI), is working with SITA on a trial of KATE – SITA’s intelligent check-in kiosk. KATE…

Q&A: Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland

Jill Sayles Dec 5, 2017

Travel Daily Media catches up with Sara Ellis, account manager for Texas Tourism, UK & Ireland. What is your role and how long have you held it? My current position is…

Las Vegas Welcomes Top Airline Executives During 2017 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit

Mark Elliott Aug 28, 2017 0

LAS VEGAS -- More than 350 airline and airport executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 22nd Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit Aug. 26 – 29, 2017, at…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Discover Washington DC with Premier Holidays

Jill Sayles Aug 16, 2017

Premier Holidays has launched a summer destination campaign to showcase Washington, DC. The operator has joined forces with trade partners including the Washington, DC official…

Guam tourism thrives despite NK bomb threat

Mark Elliott Aug 14, 2017

Tourists are not being deterred from visiting the Pacific island of Guam, despite North Korean threats to drop bombs close to the US territory. The island, which forms part of the…

GBTA Honors Outstanding Members

Mark Elliott Jul 20, 2017 0

GBTA Honors Dave Hilfman with Prestigious ICON AwardBOSTON (July 20, 2017) - The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA)—the voice of the global business travel industry, awarded three…

OTAs & Tour Operators

Win luxury carry-on luggage worth £330 with Travel 2

Jill Sayles Jul 3, 2017

Travel 2 is offering agents the chance to win one of two luxury carry-on luggage cases worth £330 as part of its latest campaign – ‘Did someone say USA & Canada?’ The campaign is…

The latest appointments from Sabre, Minor and more

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2017

PIETER VAN DER HOEVEN has become Minor Hotels' new area general manager for Vietnam. Based at the Anantara Hoi An, he will now oversee the operations and sales of all Minor hotel brands…

Funway targets young culture vultures to Los Angeles

Jill Sayles Jun 14, 2017

Funway Holidays is highlighting Los Angeles' cultural side, in particular to families and have put together some special packages. Malcolm Davies, product destination manager for…

Latin America continues to grow in popularity as a tourism destination

Jill Sayles Jun 6, 2017

Latin America has continued to grow as a popular tourism destination in the first quarter of 2017. Visitor numbers to the region are looking very promising and the development of new…

Q&A With Gabe Saglie of Travelzoo: Microadventure Travel

Simon Willmore May 27, 2017 0

Travelzoo’s Senior Editor Gabe Saglie is a leading expert on travel deals, tips and trends. He has appeared on dozens of highly-rated networks, including NBC, CNN and Fox News, as well as…

Win shopping vouchers with Gold Medal

Jill Sayles Apr 19, 2017

Gold Medal is giving agents the chance to win one of five £200 shopping vouchers as part of its latest Washington, DC incentive. The long-haul operator has teamed up with the Washington,…

Airlines and Aviation

First flight for largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 3, 2017

The largest version of Boeing's Dreamliner series took to the skies for the first time on Friday (31 March 2017). The occasion, which took place at Boeing's factory in South Carolina, saw…

TSA PreCheck & CLEAR to Expand

Simon Willmore Mar 24, 2017 0

Soon it will be easier for travelers to avoid lines at airport security by utilizing the Transportation Security Administration’s PreCheck and the private trusted-traveler program CLEAR at…

Airlines and Aviation

In-flight Wi-Fi reaches new top speed

Mark Elliott Mar 2, 2017

In-flight Wi-Fi will be faster than ever in future, after major provider Gogo revealed that its connectivity has reached a new top speed. The company has taken the performance of its…

Win one of two £500 shopping vouchers with Travel 2

Aaron Greenwood Mar 1, 2017

Travel 2 is giving agents the chance to win one of two £500 shopping vouchers as part of its latest campaign – ‘It’s time…..Visit USA and Canada.’ The tour operator has teamed up with…

Business Travel Show 2017 attracts bumper turn-out

Aaron Greenwood Feb 24, 2017

Visitor numbers have risen again for the Business Travel Show, which took place at Olympia London last week amid two busy days of networking for buyers and suppliers across the European…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Feb 20, 2017

Boeing has unveiled the largest version of its revolutionary long-haul jet series, the 787 Dreamliner. The new 787-10 model is 68.3 metres long - 5.5m longer than the previous…

Airline Industry: Q&A With Tom Spagnola, from CheapOair

Simon Willmore Feb 16, 2017 0

With over 30 years of travel experience, Tom Spagnola is currently the Senior Vice President of Supplier Relations for CheapOair, overseeing trend forecasting, industry changes and more.…

Eight reasons not to miss Business Travel Show 2017

Aaron Greenwood Feb 6, 2017

Keynote presentations from travel and technology visionaries Travis Bogard, Global Head of Uber Enterprise, and Wade Jones, Interim President, Sabre Travel Network, who will…

Airlines and Aviation

Qatar Airways launches world’s longest flight

Mark Elliott Feb 6, 2017

Sit back, relax and prepare yourself for the world's longest commercial flight - a 17-and-a-half hour ultra-long-haul slog from Doha to Auckland. Qatar Airways' new 14,535km non-stop…

Singapore air traffic soars to record levels

Mark Elliott Feb 1, 2017

Singapore's Changi Airport experienced a strong year in 2016, handling record numbers of passengers and flights. According to official data released this week, a total of 58.7 million…

Airlines and Aviation

Air India joins Star Alliance partners at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Jan 31, 2017

Air India has moved its entire London operations at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 2, alongside its fellow Star Alliance carriers. The national carrier operates multiple flights in and…

Airlines and Aviation

UAE carriers rank among world’s safest

Gemma Greenwood Jan 9, 2017

Emirates and Etihad Airways are among the world’s safest airlines. That’s according to the AirlineRatings.com annual survey of more than 400 global carriers, which ranked both UAE…

Airlines and Aviation

Qantas retains World’s Safest Airline title for fourth year running

Aaron Greenwood Jan 8, 2017

AirlineRatings.com, the world's only safety and product rating website, has announced its top 20 safest airlines for 2017 from the 425 it monitors, with Australian airline Qantas topping the…

Airlines and Aviation

HK Express spreads wings in the Pacific

Mark Elliott Dec 15, 2016

Hong Kong residents now have a new holiday option, following the launch of direct flights linking the city with Guam. HK Express commenced the route today (15 December 2016) and will…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing starts building biggest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2016

Boeing has started final assembly work on its first B787-10 Dreamliner, the largest version of the revolutionary long-haul aircraft series. Now under construction at Boeing's factory…

Airlines and Aviation

Largest A350 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Nov 25, 2016

The largest version of the Airbus A350 aircraft took off for its maiden flight on Thursday. The aircraft took to the skies above southern France for a test flight that lasted more…

Phocuswright 2016: The Board of Directors trip down memory lane

Chicke Fitzgerald Nov 15, 2016 0

In 1994 Philip Wolf launched Phocuswright (capitalization intentional... it was Phillip C .Wolf after all). He stepped out as one of the pioneers of online travel to talk about the…

USA hosts mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2016

Brand USA has teamed up with United Airlines to host its first-ever mega fam trip for Chinese tour operators. The event, which took place from 19-27 October 2016, saw operators from…

Airlines and Aviation

Shanghai’s Juneyao Air joins Star Alliance

Mark Elliott Oct 10, 2016

Star Alliance has expanded its presence in China by signing a new partnership with Juneyao Airlines, the Shanghai-based carrier. Effective 2017, Juneyao will become a “Connecting Partner”…

Pacific Islands

HK Express connects Pacific islands

Mark Elliott Oct 4, 2016

Low-cost carrier HK Express has unveiled plans to launch flights to two Pacific islands, Guam and Saipan. Scheduled to commence in December 2016 and January 2017 respectively, the new…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

JONG RAE KIM has become Korean Air's new regional manager for the UK & Ireland, based in London. Kim has been with Korean Air since 1996 and previously served at the airline's…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Aug 24, 2016

DOUG ANDERSON has been named CEO of American Express Global Business Travel (GBT). He arrives with more than 30 years of global management experience, the last nine of which were spent…

Airlines and Aviation

ANA becomes first airline to operate 50 Dreamliners

Mark Elliott Aug 18, 2016

Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the first airline in the world to operate a fleet of 50 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The airline's 50th Dreamliner was handed over to the carrier on…

SIA’s non-stop US flights to resume this year

Mark Elliott Jun 16, 2016

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…

Face‑to‑Face

Face to face: Toby McCarrick, executive director of the Great Lakes USA

Aaron Greenwood Jun 10, 2016

What trends are you seeing in terms of UK visitors? (inbound visitor data would be helpful). Where are they going? What kind of experiences are they looking for? More and more of UK…

Airlines and Aviation

Singapore gets reconnected to US

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2016

Direct flights between Singapore and the US restarted today, following two-and-a-half-year hiatus. Late on Wednesday, United Airlines’ first non-stop flight departed San Francisco…

Airlines and Aviation

美联航计划开通纽约－东京羽田航班

Mark Elliott Apr 22, 2016

近日，美联航（United Airlines）已经递交申请，欲开通纽约－东京新航线。总部位于美国德美联航周四表示，计划开通纽瓦克国际机场－东京羽田机场航线，但并未公布具体航班时间和开通日期。美联航目前执飞纽瓦克至东京成田机场的航班。 “美联航希望能加强作为全球商贸文化中心的两座城市的连接，并为旅客往返中美提供更多的选择，”美联航管制政策副总裁Steve…

Gold Medal launches Chicago incentive

Aaron Greenwood Apr 13, 2016

Long-haul tour operator Gold Medal is giving agents the chance to win a four-night holiday for two people to Chicago, including return flights with United Airlines and accommodation as part…

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Boeing starts work on largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2016

Boeing has commenced major assembly work on its first B787-10 aircraft - the largest version of the long-haul Dreamliner series. The fuselage work commenced on 14 March, two weeks…

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美联航生物燃料首航成功

Mark Elliott Mar 15, 2016

3月11日，美国联合航空公司（United Airlines）首次使用可再生能源用作飞机燃料，正式首飞成功。 11日一架从洛杉矶飞往旧金山并使用生物燃料的美联航航班，LAX和美联航成为美国首个在商务航班中使用生物燃料的机场和航空公司。在全世界范围内，LAX是继挪威的奥斯陆加勒穆恩机场之后第二个使用生物燃料的机场。…

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新西兰航空、美航签订收入共享契约

Mark Elliott Mar 14, 2016

新西兰航空（Air New Zealand）和美联航（United Airlines）签订了一份收入共享契约，将在新西兰与美国之间的航线上生效。在这份合作协议下，两家公司将共同宣传并售卖对方的新西兰－美国航班，并将扩张国内的支线业务。这项协议将在今年7月1日旧金山－奥克兰航线开通后正式生效。…

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Hangzhou to get first direct link to US

Mark Elliott Mar 9, 2016

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…

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Emirates launches Dubai-Auckland – the world’s longest air route

Mark Elliott Mar 3, 2016

Emirates has launched its first direct flight between Dubai and Auckland, which becomes the world's longest scheduled air route. The inaugural 14,203km flight took off for the first…

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美联航全梦想客机飞往澳洲、新西兰

Mark Elliott Feb 15, 2016

今年，美国联合航空（United Airlines）将开始在所有前往澳大利亚、新西兰的航线上使用波音787梦想客机。 2016年是美联航飞往澳大利亚首航30周年，值此之机美联航将替换掉目前执飞洛杉矶－悉尼、旧金山、悉尼的B777-200，取而代之使用波音787-9梦想客机。飞机的更换将分别在3月27日和3月28日。波音787-9飞机已经在执飞美联航的墨尔本－洛杉矶航线。…

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New Airbus A321neo takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Feb 10, 2016

The A321neo, the largest version of Airbus' new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft series, has taken to the skies for the first time. The maiden flight was conducted in the skies…

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SIA’s first A350 takes to the skies

Mark Elliott Feb 3, 2016

Singapore Airlines' first Airbus A350 aircraft has completed its maiden flight in the skies over southern France. The aircraft, an A350-900 featuring the airline’s livery, took off…

美联航开通新加坡航线

Mark Elliott Jan 29, 2016

美联航（United Airlines）近日表示，将开通旧金山－新加坡直航航线。 7月1日开始，新航班将使用美联航252座的波音787-9梦想客机执飞，客机提供商务舱48座、高端经济舱88座以及经济舱116座。所有乘客都可以使用机上WiFi和座位上的充电器。…

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Emirates flies A380 to Washington DC

Mark Elliott Jan 12, 2016

Emirates has revealed that it will deploy its Airbus A380 aircraft to Washington DC from the start of next month. Commencing on 1 February 2016, the airline will upgrade its daily…

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Qantas retains “safest airline” title

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2016

Qantas has been named as the world's safest airline for the third year in a row. In its latest annual report, AirlineRatings.com, which monitors the safety records of 407 carriers,…

Heathrow marks 70th anniversary

Aaron Greenwood Jan 3, 2016

Heathrow Airport has celebrated its 70th year of operation as a commercial airport. Over the course of 2016, Heathrow will be celebrating a number of key moments with colleagues,…

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Boeing reveals first new B737 MAX

Mark Elliott Dec 9, 2015

Boeing's first ever B737 MAX aircraft emerged from the factory this week. The event, which was witness by thousands of Boeing employees, marks a major milestone in the aircraft…

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Boeing finalises design of largest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Dec 3, 2015

Boeing has finalised the design of its largest Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-10. The project milestone, which Boeing said was reached "nearly two weeks ahead of schedule", means that…

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Gulf Air partakes in WACRA 2015 conference

Mark Elliott Nov 8, 2015

The Worldwide Airline Customer Relations Association (WACRA) was recently held in Thailand. The event witnessed participation from over 50 airlines including chairperson and Gulf Air…

WTM 2015 welcomes almost 250 new exhibitors

Aaron Greenwood Nov 2, 2015

Close to 250 new exhibitors have made their show debut on the first day of World Travel Market 2015 in London. The newcomers hail from all four corners of the globe and…

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Lufthansa boosts Munich-Denver route

Aaron Greenwood Oct 26, 2015

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…

World Tourism Award winners revealed

Aaron Greenwood Oct 26, 2015

The 2015 World Tourism Awards will be presented to the TreadRight Foundation, Tusk Trust and Wildscreen on 2 November, the opening day of World Travel Market, London. The annual award…

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EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order

Mark Elliott Oct 16, 2015

EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion. The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…

Business travel bookings made easy by Sabre’s GetThere

Mark Elliott Oct 13, 2015

Sabre Corporation recently announced a new solution for corporations and business travelers to purchase United Airlines Economy Plus extra-legroom seats. These seats can be purchased…

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China Southern to base 150 aircraft at Beijing’s new airport

Mark Elliott Sep 22, 2015

China Southern Airlines has signed a new agreement that will see it deploy 150 aircraft to Beijing's new international airport. The Guangzhou-based carrier, which is Asia's largest…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 9, 2015

OSCAR MUNOZ has become United Airlines’ new president & chief executive officer, following the resignation of Jeff Smisek. Munoz brings plenty of commercial experience to the…

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中国联合航空受处分飞行时间被缩减

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

中国联合航空（China United Airlines），中国东方航空旗下的低成本航空公司，因接连发生多起不安全事件遭民航华北局处罚。9月1日起，其飞行时间将被勒令缩减10%，并暂停一切新增航线、航班和加班包机的申请。民航局对中联航的制裁源于中联行不安全事件的频发，特别是6、7月份连续发生3起严重违规违章事件——“6.14机组在航班运行期间发生肢体冲突”…

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Chinese LCC penalised over safety breaches

Mark Elliott Sep 1, 2015

China United Airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of China Eastern Airlines, has been penalised under a new Chinese crackdown on aviation safety. The Civil Aviation Administration of…

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China penalises Shenzhen Airport for delays

Mark Elliott Aug 4, 2015

China's state aviation authority has announced that it will impose restrictions on Shenzhen Airport Group following a series of major flight delays. In a statement, the Civil Aviation…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 29, 2015

SEAN TREACY has become Royal Caribbean Cruises' new managing director for Singapore & Southeast Asia. Treacy has worked for the company since 2006, most recently as regional…

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东航开通上海-芝加哥航线

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2015

中国东方航空近日申请了开通往返上海－芝加哥的直航航班。在中国民航局网站上的一份申明显示，中国东方航空申请于10月开通日航往返于上海浦东国际机场和芝加哥奥黑尔国际机场的航班。东航将使用全新的波音777-300ER飞机执飞此条航线，该飞机以三舱布局总共提供316个座位，包括6个头等舱座位、52个商务舱座位以及258座经济舱。…

China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2015

China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago. In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…

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New Chinese LCC to launch in October

Mark Elliott Jul 22, 2015

Another new Chinese airline will take to the skies this October. Jiangxi Airlines, which is 60% owned by Xiamen Airlines, will operate as a low-cost carrier from its base in Nanchang,…

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China Eastern orders 50 new jets

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2015

China Eastern Airlines will purchase 50 more Boeing 737-800 aircraft, to cater for rising demand for its domestic and regional flights. The Shanghai-based carrier announced the…

Etihad chief counters US carrier claims

Mark Elliott Jun 2, 2015

Etihad Airways has urged the US Government to ‘keep the skies open’, in a comprehensive formal response to the joint campaign by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines to…

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Etihad signs up for Travelport’s GDS display tool

Mark Elliott May 12, 2015

Travelport has signed a new agreement with Etihad Airways that will see the carrier start using the Rich Content & Branding solution, which improves the way airlines' products are…

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Travel industry rallies for Nepal

Mark Elliott Apr 28, 2015

Several travel and tourism companies have pledged their support to Nepal, following the devastating earthquake that is now known to have killed more than 4,300 people in the country.…

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Air New Zealand flies to Houston

Mark Elliott Apr 16, 2015

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…

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China Eastern links western China with North America

Mark Elliott Apr 9, 2015

China Eastern Airlines will add more flights to North America this summer, including connections from key cities in western China. On 25 June 2015, the airline will add a second daily…

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Delta retains Tokyo slots amid accusations of “bias”

Mark Elliott Mar 28, 2015

Aviation authorities in the US have ruled that Delta Air Lines can keep both its slots at Tokyo Haneda Airport - for now. According to the existing bilateral agreement between the US…

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Jet Asia signs up for Travelport’s content solution

Mark Elliott Mar 16, 2015

Thailand's Jet Asia Airways has taken another significant step in its expansion strategy by signing up to Travelport's Rich Content and Branding solution. The airline, which is in the…

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American welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jan 25, 2015

American Airlines has welcomed its first ever Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The US carrier took delivery of the new aircraft, a B787-8, on Thursday (22 January 2015) at Boeing's factory in…

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US carriers battle for Tokyo Haneda slots

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2015

American Airlines has applied for permission to operate a new route to Tokyo Haneda Airport, at the expense of one of Delta Air Lines’ existing flights. As per the existing bilateral…

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Chinese aviation briefs

Mark Elliott Jan 5, 2015

Chinese airlines to carry 47.5m pax over New Year Chinese airlines are expected to carry 47.52 million passengers over the Lunar New Year holiday period. The forecast, which was made…

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Airbus launches A350 with Qatar Airways

Mark Elliott Dec 22, 2014

Qatar Airways has become the first airline to receive an Airbus A350 XWB. The carrier’s CEO Akbar Al Baker was joined by Fabrice Bregier, Airbus’ president and CEO, Tony Wood,…

Cosmos ups no single supplement offers in peaks campaign

Mark Elliott Dec 19, 2014

Cosmos Tours & Cruises is offering no single supplements on more holidays as part of its peaks campaign for 2015. The tour operator has also launched its offers with a per person…

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Guangzhou’s new LCC cleared for launch

Mark Elliott Oct 27, 2014

9 Air, the first low-cost carrier to be based in Guangzhou, has been given permission to commence operations. According to a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration…

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Virgin Atlantic to fly Dreamliner to India

Mark Elliott Oct 26, 2014

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…

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easyJet adds passport scan function to app

Mark Elliott Oct 14, 2014

easyJet has launched a new passport scanning function on its mobile app. The low-cost carrier is the first in Europe to have the function, which means customers can use their iOS or…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Oct 1, 2014

CRAMER BALL has been officially appointed chief executive officer of Jet Airways. An Australian national, Ball has almost two decades of aviation experience, including roles at Etihad…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Sep 24, 2014

PHOEBE TEO has been announced as JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group's new senior vice president of strategic advisory. Relocating from Singapore to Hong Kong, Ms Teo marks JLL's first…

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Air India signs up for Travelport display solution

Mark Elliott Jul 30, 2014

Air India has become the 50th carrier to sign up for Travelport's graphic display solution, Rich Content and Branding. Part of the Travelport Merchandising Platform, Rich Content and…

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Airbus to embark on A350 world tour

Mark Elliott Jul 27, 2014

Airbus will take its brand new A350 aircraft on a world tour, prior to its entry into service later this year. This three-week mission will see the wide-body jet embark on four…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 23, 2014

JOHN BENDTSEN has been appointed general manager of the Centara Ceysands Resort & Spa in Sri Lanka. An Australian national, Bendtsen has 21 years of hospitality experience, including…

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Air New Zealand welcomes first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 10, 2014

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…

Airlines and Aviation

London Heathrow’s new terminal opens

Mark Elliott Jun 25, 2014

Qatar Airways chief executive officer, HE Akbar Al Baker recently joined Her Majesty The Queen, and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, at the official opening of the new Terminal…

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Air Canada commences T2 flights

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2014

Air Canada’s first flights into Heathrow Terminal 2 touched down today. Flight AC856 from Toronto landed with 290 customers at 7.04am, followed by another 10 arrivals throughout the…

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New Dreamliner gets green light for launch

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2014

Boeing's new extended Dreamliner aircraft, the B787-9, has been officially approved for launch. The new wide-body aircraft has been certified by the US Federal Aviation Administration…

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Emirates cancels major Airbus order

Mark Elliott Jun 11, 2014

Emirates has dealt a blow to Airbus by cancelling a major order for 70 A350 aircraft. The Dubai-based carrier placed the order for 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s in 2007, and…

Airlines and Aviation

Passengers experience A350 for first time

Mark Elliott Jun 5, 2014

Passengers had the chance to experience what it's like to fly onboard the new Airbus A350 aircraft for the first time this week, during two trial flights in Europe. The 'Early Long…

First flights into Heathrow T2 touch down

Mark Elliott Jun 4, 2014

Heathrow Airport’s new Terminal 2 welcomed its first flights today with a smoother operation than Terminal 5’s in 2008. A United Airlines flight from Chicago was the first to touch…

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Air Canada welcomes first Dreamliner

Mark Elliott May 19, 2014

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…

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MERS cases spike through April and May

Mark Elliott May 17, 2014

The number of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) cases is spiking, taking the global infection rate to 571 confirmed cases, including 171 deaths, since April 2012. The World Health…

Airlines and Aviation

Boeing unveils Air NZ’s all-black Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Apr 7, 2014

Boeing has taken the wraps off Air New Zealand's first ever Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, which has been painted with a striking all-black livery. The aircraft, which will be delivered…

Urumqi Airport T1 to reopen

Mark Elliott Mar 27, 2014

Authorities at Urumqi's Diwopu International Airport, in northwest China's Xinjiang region, have decided to reopen the old Terminal 1 in an effort to ease congestion. T1 was first…

New appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 24, 2014

MARK MEEHAN has been appointed managing director for Asia Pacific at Travelport. He brings with him over 15 years with the business. In his role as managing director for Africa, Meehan…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 20, 2014

Markella Votsi has been appointed director of sales and marketing for ME London. Vosti has been manager of the property since September 2013 but will now manage the sales strategy for…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Mar 19, 2014

THORSTEN KIRSCHKE has become Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's new president for the Asia Pacific region. Kirschke joined the company in 2009 and for the last four years has led Carlson…

Airlines and Aviation

What happened to flight MH370?

Mark Elliott Mar 11, 2014

It has been more than four days since flight MH370 disappeared from the skies, and left the world praying for the 239 people onboard. And as time passes and lines of inquiry turn into false…

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Women in the spotlight at GAS

Mark Elliott Mar 6, 2014

Women will be in the spotlight at the forthcoming second Global Aerospace Summit (GAS). The event will provide an opportunity for industry leaders to discuss growing importance of women…

Air China to connect US, China capitals

Mark Elliott Mar 5, 2014

Air China has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service between the capital cities of China and the US - Beijing and Washington DC. Launching on 10 June 2014, the new flights will…

Travelport boosted by non-airline business

Mark Elliott Feb 27, 2014

Travelport achieved an increase in both revenues and profits last year, boosted by the non-airline sides of the business. The travel technology company generated profit of US$517…

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Delta remains world’s biggest airline

Mark Elliott Jan 9, 2014

Delta Air Lines carried more than 164 million passengers last year, cementing its place as the world's biggest airline in terms of passenger traffic. The Atlanta-based carrier’s total…

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New Dreamliner makes international debut

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2014

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…

Work to start on new Beijing Airport

Mark Elliott Jan 6, 2014

Construction work will start on Beijing’s new international airport this year. Commencing in the first half of 2014, the project is expected to take about four years to complete, with…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott Dec 11, 2013

ALAN TANG has been announced as the new chief operating officer of Frasers Hospitality. With 13 years’ experience in the hospitality industry, Tang joins the serviced apartment company…

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New app allows passengers to text in-flight

Mark Elliott Nov 11, 2013

In-flight internet provider, Gogo, has unveiled a new app that will allow passengers to send and receive SMS text messages while flying. The company's new 'Text & Talk'…

Travelport profits rise in Q3

Mark Elliott Nov 7, 2013

Travelport has posted a strong set of results for the third quarter of the year, with rising revenues and profits. The technology company, which operates the Galileo, Apollo and…

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ANA to launch Vanilla Air on Friday

Mark Elliott Oct 30, 2013

ANA's new Tokyo-based low-cost carrier, Vanilla Air, will be officially launched on Friday 1 November 2013. The new airline, which replaces AirAsia Japan, will be based at Tokyo…

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Boeing’s extended Dreamliner takes flight

Mark Elliott Sep 18, 2013

The extended version of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft took to the skies for the first time this week. The B787-9, which is six metres longer than the standard Dreamliner and can…

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AA-US merger could be “bridge too far” – expert

Mark Elliott Aug 15, 2013

The planned merger between American Airlines and US Airways could be a "bridge too far" for the industry, according to a US aviation expert. The planned tie-up, which would relaunch…

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Global airline alliances want to stay at Heathrow

Mark Elliott Aug 12, 2013

The three major global airline alliances – Oneworld, Star and SkyTeam – have all announced their support for Heathrow airport, increasing its chances of successfully gaining a third…

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Boeing unveils 787-9 Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jul 28, 2013

The first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner has rolled out of the paint hangar adorned with the US planemaker's blue and white livery. Due to enter service next year, the B787-9 will be the…

Appointments

Mark Elliott Jul 26, 2013

Melisa Raffaelli has been promoted to director of sales at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh. Raffaelli has worked at the hotel since 2002 where she started as a…

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Dreamliner under fire again

Mark Elliott Jul 14, 2013

The Boeing 787 came under scrutiny again on Friday, when one of the Ethiopian Airlines' Dreamliners caught fire at London Heathrow Airport. The aircraft was sitting on the tarmac at…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jul 11, 2013

China Eastern to launch Manila flights China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…

Airlines and Aviation

Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Four

Mark Elliott Jun 21, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget... United Airlines has placed an order for 35 Airbus A350-1000 aircraft. The agreement…

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Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two

Mark Elliott Jun 19, 2013

All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget… United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…

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Boeing launches longest Dreamliner

Mark Elliott Jun 18, 2013

Boeing has officially launched the longest version of its Dreamliner - the B787-10. The stretched version of the B787 has always been on Boeing's drawing board, but the planemaker…

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Rumours circulate around Virgin Atlantic, Delta venture

Mark Elliott Jun 17, 2013

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has approved a codeshare agreement between Virgin Atlantic and Delta as the airlines wait to hear about the future of their joint venture.…

Airlines and Aviation

Asian aviation tidbits

Mark Elliott Jun 12, 2013

Asiana to add Indonesia flights Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…

The latest industry appointments

Mark Elliott May 30, 2013 1

MATTHEW VARLEY has been announced as the new Chief Operating Officer of Wego, based at the travel search site's Singapore headquarters. Varley joins from the Wotif Group, where he held…

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Consumer groups seek to clip Dreamliner’s wings

Mark Elliott May 13, 2013 17

Two consumer groups in the US have launched a petition against the US government's approval of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. FlyersRights.org and the Aviation Consumer Action Project are…

Boeing ramps up Dreamliner production

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 15

Boeing has rolled out the first Dreamliner to be built at the increased production rate of seven aircraft per month. The new B787, which will be delivered to British Airways,…

Travelport profits dip in Q1

Mark Elliott May 10, 2013 14

Travelport experienced a slight drop in profits for the first quarter of 2013. The travel technology company, which operates the Galileo and Worldspan GDS, posted earnings before…

China Eastern unveils daily flight to San Francisco

Mark Elliott Apr 29, 2013 12

Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines has launched a daily Shanghai direct to San Francisco service today, 26 April. The new Airbus 330-200 service departs from Shanghai Pudong…

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FAA clears Dreamliner for relaunch

Mark Elliott Apr 20, 2013 13

US aviation authorities have approved Boeing's Dreamliner battery solution, paving the way for the aircraft to resume commercial flights. Boeing submitted the solution to the US Federal…

The latest industry appointments – Asia

Apr 18, 2013 24

SHANNON HYLAND has been announced as the new Chief Executive Officer of RADIUS. The move marks a promotion for Hyland, who previously served as the group's Chief Financial Officer. He brings…

Dreamliner to fly on 31 May – report

Apr 9, 2013 16

United Airlines will resume flights using its Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 31 May, a US media report has stated. The Chicago Tribune cited a United spokesperson as saying that the…

Asian aviation briefs

Apr 4, 2013 16

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…

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Dreamliner battery fix approved

Mar 13, 2013 9

Boeing has received approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its proposed solution to the overheating batteries in its Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The fuel-efficient…

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Airline mergers not good for passengers – academics

Feb 16, 2013 13

The consolidation of US airlines may not be a good thing for passengers, two academics have suggested. In response to the announcement of a planned merger between American Airlines…

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Boeing asks to resume Dreamliner test flights

Feb 5, 2013 0

Boeing has asked the US Federal Aviation Ad