(IN SHORT) Embraer Defense & Security has announced the appointment of José Gustavo as the new Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Europe and Africa. Based in Lisbon, Portugal, he will work under the leadership of Frederico Lemos, CCO of the business unit. José Gustavo brings over 20 years of international experience, including… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) The World Travel Awards has announced that it will host its Grand Final 2023 at Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab. This event marks the culmination of the 30th anniversary celebration of rewarding excellence in the travel industry. The ceremony, scheduled for December 1, 2023, will feature the winners of the prestigious World categories,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines, celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 737-8 aircraft with a launch ceremony. The induction of this aircraft type signifies the beginning of MAG’s gradual fleet expansion plan. MAG has a total order of 25 Boeing 737-8 aircraft, scheduled for delivery through 2026… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Airbnb has announced the appointment of Ron Klain as its chief legal officer. Ron Klain, known for his extensive experience in government and business, including serving as White House chief of staff during President Biden’s early years in office, will join Airbnb starting on January 1, 2024. Klain brings a wealth of knowledge… Read the full news article
The fourth planned Thompson Hotel in Europe will build on Hyatt’s intentional brand growth in the luxury and lifestyle segment across Europe (IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced an agreement between a Hyatt affiliate and Hoteles Color Especial S.L. to open Thompson Seville, marking Hyatt’s first property in Seville, Spain. The luxury lifestyle hotel,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Belfast City Airport has ushered in the holiday season with its annual Christmas tree lighting event. Students from the airport’s adopted schools, along with Santa and Mrs. Claus, gathered at the terminal to spread Christmas cheer to passengers. Belfast City Airport, which operates routes to 31 destinations in partnership with six airline partners,… Read the full news article
Sunday, Nov. 26 is projected to be the busiest day, with nearly 300,000 passengers expected between O’Hare and Midway International Airports (IN SHORT) The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) is gearing up to welcome more than 1.65 million passengers at O’Hare and Midway International Airports during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. O’Hare is expected to see… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Mohammed Al-Meer, presents the Winning Riders Trophy to Fabio Di Giannantonio and the Winning Constructor Award to Gresini Racing (IN SHORT) Qatar Airways, the Title Sponsor of Qatar MotoGP™, celebrated Fabio Di Giannantonio’s first victory at the MotoGP Qatar Airways Grand Prix 2023 in Doha. The airline… Read the full news article
280 young innovators gathered at Cathay City to develop cutting-edge tech solutions (IN SHORT) The 6th Annual Cathay Hackathon, held at Cathay City, brought together 280 tech-savvy students for a 24-hour event focused on developing innovative solutions for enhancing customer travel experiences, elevating Cathay’s premium lifestyle services, and promoting cargo services. This year’s hackathon saw… Read the full news article
The consortium, Air-CRAFT, is supported by the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure and UAE General Civil Aviation Authority, and comprises eight founding entities: ADNOC, Boeing, Emirates, ENOC Group, Etihad, Honeywell, Khalifa University, Masdar (IN SHORT) In the UAE Year of Sustainability, the “Air-CRAFT” initiative has been launched at the 3rd ICAO Conference on Aviation… Read the full news article
Experience the new rejuvenating organic facial by LINNÉ at The Spa (IN SHORT) Four Seasons Hotel Denver is gearing up for the holiday season with a range of dining and entertainment offerings. Guests can enjoy a special Christmas Eve dinner featuring filet mignon and lobster thermidor. On Christmas Day, the hotel’s EDGE Restaurant will host… Read the full news article
Marriott Relaunches and Expands its Donation Program in the Caribbean, Latin America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific (IN SHORT) Marriott International has partnered with UNICEF to relaunch and expand its “Check Out for Children” donation program, coinciding with World Children’s Day. The initiative encourages guests at Marriott properties to make voluntary contributions for each… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has launched its renowned Chauffeur Drive Service (CDS) in Jakarta, Indonesia, catering exclusively to First and Business Class passengers. This service offers a seamless and luxurious door-to-door experience to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK). Emirates’ premium customers can enjoy complimentary chauffeur-driven pick-up and drop-off services within an 80-kilometer radius of the… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates is set to celebrate Thanksgiving with special menus on its flights from Dubai to the USA and within its airport lounges. From November 23 to 30, passengers on these routes can savor traditional Thanksgiving dishes, with elevated options for First Class travelers. First Class passengers can indulge in sweet potato soup with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Minor Hotels, a prominent international hotel owner, operator, and investor, has announced a record-high third-quarter profit of THB 1.7 billion. This impressive growth of 8% in net profit compared to the same period last year is attributed to robust leisure and business demand in Europe and the continued recovery in Thailand. The hotel… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has urged the EU Commission President, Ursula von der Leyen, to take immediate action to safeguard overflights and preserve the freedom of movement for EU citizens amidst the surge in French air traffic control (ATC) strikes in 2023. The airline highlights that there have been 65 days of ATC… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air has entered into a partnership with global logistics company LX Pantos to expand the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on cargo flights, with the aim of achieving net-zero carbon emissions. This collaboration, formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU), underscores the commitment of both companies to reducing greenhouse gas emissions… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) A joint operation conducted by the Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) and the elite Directorate of Priority Crimes Investigation, known as the Hawks, has resulted in the arrest of five individuals suspected of drug trafficking. Among the suspects are employees of various companies operating at O R Tambo International Airport, including two ACSA… Read the full news article
Carrier updates sustainability strategy to focus on carbon, circularity, and collaboration (IN SHORT) Southwest Airlines has announced its updated sustainability strategy, “Nonstop to Net Zero,” with the aim of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and promoting sustainability in air travel. The strategy focuses on three pillars: carbon reduction, circularity, and collaboration. Key goals… Read the full news article
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al Meer celebrated the partnership at the Dubai Airshow with the Inter delegation and the Club Legend, Marco Materazzi The agreement extends rights to Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport, and ensure a comprehensive Qatar Airways Group partnership Inter fans will be able to access special… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a codeshare partnership agreement to offer expanded flight options for travelers between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as connections to other domestic and international destinations through their hubs. The codeshare will commence on flights between Singapore and Manila, with SIA codesharing on PAL… Read the full news article
International real estate developer JTRE partners with Europe’s oldest hospitality brand to offer owners and guests a one-of-a-kind luxury beachfront experience. Old world elegance arrives on award winning Grace Bay Beach bringing international flair and prestige to Turks and Caicos vacation and ownership offerings. JTRE has secured one of the last remaining parcels on world-famous… Read the full news article
1,557 flights took place during the first two week’s operations at Terminal A Over 3,800 departures expected to take place in first whole month of operations 2.29 million passengers across 12,220 flights set to experience Terminal A in December (IN SHORT) Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has successfully transitioned all 28 international airlines to its… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Oman Air Cargo has taken delivery of its first dedicated cargo aircraft, a Boeing 737-800 Converted Freighter (BCF). This fuel-efficient aircraft offers up to 20 percent lower fuel consumption and reduced CO2 emissions per tonne compared to previous standard-body freighters. With a cargo capacity of up to 23.9 tonnes and a range of… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TAP, the Portuguese national airline, is kicking off Black Friday promotions earlier this year, offering round-trip flights starting at 49 euros to its destinations in Portugal, Europe, Brazil, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Venezuela, and Africa. Business class travelers can also enjoy discounts, with prices starting at 319 euros. These promotional tickets are… Read the full news article
Debuting in 2025, the Viking Tonle Will Double Viking’s Capacity in Southeast Asia (IN SHORT) Viking has announced the addition of a new river cruise ship, the Viking Tonle, designed for Mekong River voyages in Southeast Asia. This 80-guest vessel will join its sister ship, the Viking Saigon, and will operate between Kampong Cham, Cambodia,… Read the full news article
The Dubai-based carrier signs an agreement with the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH) for its first purpose-built Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility by 2026 The milestone announcement reflects the airline’s long-term commitment to further enhancing its in-house capability, which will support its growing fleet (IN SHORT) flydubai has revealed plans to construct a… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has joined forces with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority Services (GCAAS) and International Aviation Consulting and Training (IACT) to offer comprehensive training solutions for the airline’s engineering professionals. This collaboration aims to provide top-notch training programs, ensuring that Emirates’ engineering workforce remains at the forefront of industry standards and expertise. (PRESS… Read the full news article
Contracts include best-in-class seats for Emirates’ new A350, 777X-9 and B777-300 fleet, cabin equipment, wheels and carbon brakes, landing gear component repairs, retrofit and MRO support Agreement boosts airline’s ongoing investment in the French and European aviation manufacturing ecosystem (IN SHORT) Emirates has announced agreements valued at $12 billion with Safran, a leading aerospace company,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has made substantial investments in its A380 fleet, securing deals for maintenance, cabin upgrades, and other enhancements at the Dubai Airshow 2023. These investments demonstrate Emirates’ commitment to providing passengers with a world-class travel experience aboard its iconic A380 aircraft well into the next decade. (PRESS RELEASE) Dubai, UAE, 2023-Nov-16 — /Travel… Read the full news article