A Renewed Flight Path Strengthens Ties as Qantas Returns to Port Moresby Ahead of the PNG Chiefs’ NRL Debut

(NEWS) SYDNEY, 2025-Dec-2 — /Travel PR News/ — Qantas will reconnect Sydney and Port Moresby from March 2026, reinstating a route that is expected to take on new significance as Papua New Guinea prepares to enter Australia’s premier rugby league competition in 2028. The twice-weekly Boeing 737 service, adding almost 35,000 seats annually, comes at a… Read the full news article

IATA’s 2024 WATS Report Reveals Strong Premium Cabin Growth and Asia-Pacific Airport Pair Dominance

(IN SHORT) IATA’s 2024 WATS report, drawing on data from over 240 airlines, delivers an in-depth view of global air transport metrics for the previous year. Key highlights include an 11.8% rise in premium-class traffic—totaling nearly 117 million passengers—and Asia-Pacific’s leadership with 22.8% premium growth. Jeju–Seoul topped the busiest airport-pair rankings at 13.2 million flyers,… Read the full news article

flydubai Expands Network with New Daily Service to Peshawar Starting May 2025

(IN SHORT) flydubai will begin daily flights to Peshawar from 15 May 2025, offering more travel options between Dubai and the northwestern region of Pakistan. The new route expands flydubai’s network, which has grown since 2010 to include major cities across Pakistan. Peshawar’s rich history and cultural landmarks make it a key destination for travelers,… Read the full news article

flydubai Unveils Upgraded Travel Shop in Deira, Reflecting Commitment to Modern Customer Service

(IN SHORT) flydubai has unveiled its newly renovated Travel Shop in Deira, Dubai, providing customers with an upgraded, modern space that reflects the airline’s commitment to delivering an enhanced service experience. The revamped shop offers services such as flight bookings, UAE visa services, and travel plan modifications, all facilitated by experienced agents. This refurbishment is… Read the full news article

flydubai Enhances Connectivity with New Daily Flights Between Dubai and Peshawar

(IN SHORT) flydubai announces the launch of daily flights to Peshawar, Pakistan, starting from 15 May 2025, offering more travel options for passengers. This expansion adds to the carrier’s growing network, further strengthening its presence in Pakistan after successfully launching flights to various cities since 2010. With the introduction of direct flights to Peshawar, flydubai… Read the full news article

SunExpress Unveils Direct Liverpool to Antalya Flights for an Unforgettable Summer 2025

(IN SHORT) SunExpress has introduced a new direct flight route from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Antalya, scheduled to operate three times a week during Summer 2025 using Boeing 737 aircraft. Return fares are competitively priced starting at £189.99, providing an affordable option for travelers to experience the Turkish Riviera. Paul Winfield from LJLA highlighted… Read the full news article

flydubai Restores Direct Pisa-Dubai Link to Boost Connectivity and Tourism

(IN SHORT) flydubai will resume direct flights between Dubai and Pisa starting 1 April 2025, operating three times a week from Terminal 3 at Dubai International to Pisa International Airport. This new service, which increases weekly passenger capacity by over 5,000 seats each way, provides enhanced connectivity for travelers between the GCC and Italy’s Tuscany… Read the full news article

flydubai Partners with Ultramain Systems to Enhance Operational Efficiency with Digital Logbook Technology

(IN SHORT) flydubai has partnered with Ultramain Systems to integrate the ULTRAMAIN ELB (Electronic Logbook) solution, which will replace manual paper logbooks with real-time digital tracking. This partnership reflects flydubai’s commitment to adopting digital innovations that enhance efficiency, safety, and collaboration. The airline operates a fleet of Boeing 737 aircraft, serving over 125 destinations worldwide…. Read the full news article

flydubai launches daily flights to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023

The Dubai-based carrier will start its operations to St Petersburg from 20 January 2023 with a daily service flydubai grows its network to 114 destinations supported by a fleet of 71 Boeing 737 aircraft Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2022-Dec-07 — /Travel PR News/ — flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today (06 December 2022) announced the launch… Read the full news article

Qantas Group announces major fleet decisions that will reshape its international and domestic networks

Approval of Project Sunrise, with order for 12 x Airbus A350s capable of flying direct from Australia to any other city including New York and London, starting from Sydney in late 2025. Domestic fleet renewal from late 2023, with order for 40 x A321XLRs and A220 aircraft; 94 purchase order rights spread over at least… Read the full news article

Southwest Airlines and Boeing reached agreement on 100 firm orders for 737 MAX 7 aircraft

The airline also adds 155 MAX options and extends order book through 2031 while accelerating 737-700 retirements and investing over $10 billion in new and existing firm aircraft orders to further improve fuel efficiency and reduce carbon emissions DALLAS, TEXAS, 2021-Mar-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) announced today (Mar 29, 2021)… Read the full news article

Alaska Airlines expands its fleet with its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane

Five weeks of preparations begin to ready plane for start of passenger service on March 1 SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, 2021-Jan-26 — /Travel PR News/ — Alaska Airlines has accepted delivery of its first Boeing 737-9 MAX airplane, marking a new phase of modernizing the airline’s fleet in the coming years. Alaska pilots flew the aircraft on a short… Read the full news article

Jet Airways to issue iPads to all pilots across its Boeing 737 fleet

Digital format will allow pilots to quickly access key flight information and aircraft parameters Mumbai, 2016-Sep-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline will provide pilots across its Boeing 737 fleet with iPads loaded with applications to do performance calculations, view en-route and terminal charts, refer documents and checklists in digital format,… Read the full news article

Germania to station another 148-seater Boeing 737 at Dresden Airport in 2016

BERLIN, 2015-9-8 — /Travel PR News/ — In summer 2016 Germania is to station another 148-seater Boeing 737 at Dresden Airport, which will be used on flights including its popular Dresden to Palma de Mallorca route. This aircraft is the airline’s second machine to be operated from Saxony’s capital city, significantly boosting the number of seats on… Read the full news article

flydubai places USD 11.4 billion order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing

Represents largest single-aisle Boeing aircraft commitment placed in the Middle East Dubai, UAE, 2013-11-19 — /travelprnews.com/ — flydubai has announced today a commitment for an order for up to 111 aircraft from Boeing. This order includes up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX and up to 11 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800s. In only four and a half years flydubai… Read the full news article