The refreshed Emirates Lounge will cater for up to 183 travellers at a time Emirates now offers four lounges across Australian airports, and operates 30 lounges across its global network The re-opening follows the recent announcement that Emirates will be upgauging its second daily Brisbane service EK430/431 to an A380 starting from 1 October (IN… Read the full press release
New initiative enables eligible Emirates customers to skip the Visa-On-Arrival queue in Dubai Service exclusive to Indian passport holders who have booked their travel on Emirates with a valid six-month visa for US, EU or UK Residency (IN SHORT) Emirates has partnered with VFS Global to offer a pre-approved visa on arrival service for Indian… Read the full press release
More than 65% of all dnata’s ground support equipment at Schiphol Airport is now electric dnata on track to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 globally (IN SHORT) dnata, a global air and travel services provider, is making strides toward its goal of reducing its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030 by replacing all… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) TFE Hotels has entered into a partnership agreement with Serene Capital, a Boutique Fund Manager, for the Adina Apartment Hotel Barrack Plaza in Perth’s CBD. The hotel, consisting of 100 keys, now falls under the ownership of Serene Capital, expanding their portfolio to over A$850 million in assets. This partnership marks the third… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has granted approval for the business combination of Korean Air and Asiana Airlines, marking a significant step in their merger process. This approval follows engagements and discussions to address competition concerns raised by the JFTC, including divesting slots on certain routes and addressing competition in the cargo… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) AirAsia is set to resume direct flights to Visakhapatnam, India, from April 26, 2024, making it the only Malaysian airline to offer this route. Visakhapatnam, also known as ‘Vizag,’ is a hidden gem in India with lush landscapes, historical landmarks, traditional festivals, and beautiful beaches. To mark the resumption, AirAsia is offering special… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a leading global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform available within the AirAsia MOVE app. MOVETIX offers access to over 10,000 global events and activities, seamlessly integrated with flights, hotels, and rides, all in one convenient application. The… Read the full press release
In the year since the second phase of work started on phase two of Manchester Airport’s transformation programme started many important milestones have been reached This includes the installation of a new baggage system, the demolition of the old security hall in Terminal 2 and the creation of hundreds of new jobs The project will… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Airbus, SAS, Swedavia, Vattenfall, and Avinor have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly explore the feasibility of infrastructure for hydrogen-fueled aircraft at airports across Norway and Sweden. The partnership aims to establish a framework for the introduction of hydrogen-powered flights in both countries, encompassing aircraft concepts, regulatory requirements, infrastructure development, fuel… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that global air cargo demand rebounded in 2023, with a particularly strong performance in the fourth quarter, despite economic uncertainties. Full-year demand was slightly below 2022 and 2019 levels. December 2023 witnessed a robust performance, with global demand exceeding 2022 levels. While demand was shy… Read the full press release
Leveraging the power of Airport Authority Hong Kong’s HKIA Cargo Data Platform (IN SHORT) Cathay Cargo Terminal has introduced Electronic Shipment Release Forms (eSRF), becoming the first cargo terminal operator in Hong Kong to offer end-to-end digitalized import collection. Leveraging Airport Authority Hong Kong’s (AAHK) HKIA Cargo Data Platform, the eSRF feature streamlines the import… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The Eastside Awards, in partnership with George Best Belfast City Airport, celebrated its most successful year yet, with nearly 14,000 public votes cast across seven categories to recognize outstanding achievements in East Belfast. The awards ceremony, held at Hastings Stormont Hotel, honored individuals and organizations making significant contributions to the community. Notable winners… Read the full press release
The Jan. 31 event will connect jobseekers with aviation professionals and industry-leading companies (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and City Colleges of Chicago are partnering to host an Aviation Job Fair on Wednesday, Jan. 31, at Olive-Harvey College. The fair, open to individuals of all backgrounds and experience levels, aims to connect… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates Aviation University’s seventh Water Rocket Competition, held in collaboration with Boeing, saw 202 students from 24 UAE schools in grades 11 and 12 participate. The challenge involved building water rockets powered solely by water and air pressure and launching them at a 45-degree angle. Students showcased their creativity by designing nose cones… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Emirates has made history by becoming the first international airline to become a member of The Solent Cluster, a UK-based initiative aimed at promoting low-carbon investments and reducing CO2 emissions in the South Coast of England. The Solent Cluster is a collaborative effort involving international organizations, manufacturers, businesses, academic institutions, and more. Emirates… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) dnata Travel Group has named Lesley Rollo as the Chief Executive Officer, UK, responsible for overseeing the operations of the group’s seven UK-based brands. Lesley, who previously served as Managing Director for Travelbag within the dnata Travel Group, brings extensive industry experience to her new role. dnata Travel Group is a division of… Read the full press release
Also clinches ‘ch-aviation Asia’s 2nd Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024’ (IN SHORT) Vistara, India’s premier full-service carrier and a joint venture of the Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, has received two prestigious awards at the ‘ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Awards 2024.’ The airline was recognized with the “ch-aviation World’s 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2024”… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) The JAL Group has announced its summer schedule for international and domestic routes for the fiscal year 2024. Notable highlights include the launch of daily flights on the Haneda-Doha route from March 31, 2024, along with a Discount Mile Campaign to commemorate the new route. The introduction of A350-1000 aircraft to routes like… Read the full press release
Iberia was the second most punctual airline in Europe and fifth in the world The report was published by Cirium, the global aviation analysis consultancy (IN SHORT) Iberia and Iberia Express have been recognized as the most punctual airlines in Europe in 2023, with Iberia Express claiming the top spot with 84.58% of its flights… Read the full press release
KIWI GUARANTEE NO OVERCHARGING FOR RYANAIR FLIGHTS/ANCILLARIES (IN SHORT) Ryanair has entered into a partnership agreement with Kiwi.com, an approved online travel agency (OTA), to provide customers with direct access to Ryanair’s website without screenscraping. Under this agreement, Kiwi.com will offer Ryanair flights and ancillaries to its customers at real prices, eliminating mark-ups. Kiwi customers… Read the full press release
‘Swiftie Stays, ‘Destination Dupes’, and ‘Sistermoons’ are amongst the top travel trends to look out for this year as confidence returns to the travel market Travellers are willing to follow their favourite artist on tour (45%), use holiday time to volunteer abroad (39%) and use AI to book their travel itinerary (27%), new research by… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) AirAsia MOVE, Asia’s premier travel booking app, has partnered with Coras, a global ticket distribution platform, to introduce MOVETIX, an innovative ticketing platform offering access to over 10,000 global events and activities, alongside flights, hotels, rides, and more, all through a single app. Spearheaded by Hassan Choudhury, CEO of RedRecords, a joint venture… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Employee unions in Finland have announced a political strike against the Finnish Government scheduled for February 1-2, 2024, leading to significant disruptions in Helsinki Airport’s operations and Finnair’s flight schedules. Finnair anticipates canceling approximately 550 flights during this period, affecting the majority of its daily operations. The airline aims to operate only a… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Munich Airport is experiencing a significant rise in air travel demand, evident from the increased number of aircraft movements in its 2024 summer flight schedule. Starting on March 31, nine airlines are planning to operate 107 weekly flights to 14 destinations across East and South Asia, reflecting the growing interest in these regions…. Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) British Airways has unveiled its plans for 2024, introducing new long-haul and short-haul routes from various UK airports. London Heathrow will see daily flights to Abu Dhabi starting on April 20, while Izmir, Turkey, will join British Airways’ network from May 18. London Gatwick will offer flights to Agadir, Morocco, from March 31,… Read the full press release
Collaborating with like-minded organisations to further promote the development and use of SAF in Hong Kong (IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific reaffirms its commitment to decarbonizing the aviation industry by co-initiating the Hong Kong Sustainable Aviation Fuel Coalition (HKSAFC) along with the Business Environment Council (BEC) and 13 other founding partners from the sustainable aviation fuel… Read the full press release
Las Vegas’ largest airline adds more flights and itineraries from Kansas City and San Francisco for fans to travel to the biggest football game of the year! (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines is gearing up for the Big Game weekend in Las Vegas by providing extra flights for football enthusiasts from Kansas City and San Francisco…. Read the full press release
A collection of exclusive designer bags launches at Heathrow ahead of London Fashion Week The line has been created to mark 30 years of the British Fashion Council NEWGEN initiative To launch the range, Heathrow is offering passengers the chance to win backstage access to London Fashion Week and an overnight stay at Treehouse London… Read the full press release
The New Life Choir from Uganda is touring the UK and Ireland on behalf of the charity Abaana, which is raising funds to support Ugandan children in escaping poverty The group of 20 primary school children performed for passengers while they waited for a connecting flight at Manchester Airport and were treated to breakfast and… Read the full press release
(IN SHORT) Blue Islands is actively engaging with the Channel Islands business community to gauge interest and demand for direct flights between Jersey and Luxembourg, with potential connections to and from Guernsey. Following a recent trial of a direct service to the Isle of Man, the airline is currently evaluating the trial’s results and gathering… Read the full press release