(NEWS) SINGAPORE, 2025-Oct-31 — /Travel PR News/ — Korean Air has been honoured as Asia Airline of the Year by CAPA – Centre for Aviation, recognising the carrier’s outstanding strategic leadership and influence on the region’s aviation sector. The award, presented during the CAPA Airline Leader Summit – Asia & Awards for Excellence in Singapore… Read the full news article
(NEWS) COLOGNE, Germany, 2025-Oct-27 — /Travel PR News/ — The Lufthansa Group is transforming the in-flight dining experience with the launch of its new “Culinary Journey”, an integrated digital platform that personalizes meal selection for passengers across Lufthansa, SWISS, and Austrian Airlines. Available for all travel classes and flight types, the service allows guests to view… Read the full news article
(NEWS) STOCKHOLM, 2025-Sep-18 — /Travel PR News/ — Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has announced a significant upgrade to its Business Class offering, focusing on expanded lounge access for premium travelers. Through new partnerships with established lounge operators, SAS will add around 35 additional lounges at key destinations across Europe and Scandinavia, providing customers with an improved and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) TAP Air Portugal has teamed up with Samsung to become the first airline in Portugal to support Samsung Wallet, offering passengers a seamless, secure digital travel experience. Samsung-enabled users can add TAP boarding passes and their Miles&Go loyalty cards directly into the Wallet app, benefitting from Samsung Knox security. TAP’s Digital & eCommerce… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) From 30 July, Adairs’ Linen Lovers members can earn 1 Qantas Point per A$1 spent at any of Adairs’ 170 stores in Australia and New Zealand or online. To participate, shoppers scan their Qantas Frequent Flyer digital card in-store or enter both loyalty numbers at checkout online. Qantas Loyalty CEO Andrew Glance noted… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Shannon Airport has retained its status as Ireland’s number one airport brand for the third consecutive year in the 2025 RED C Brand Reaction Index, which assesses emotional brand connection among Irish consumers. The airport rose three places from last year, ranking 48th out of 176 brands and remaining the top-performing airport brand… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Helsinki Airport has been voted one of the world’s top ten airports in Travel + Leisure’s July 2025 Best Awards—the only European airport to make the list. Earning seventh place out of nearly 180,000 reader votes, the airport was assessed on factors like accessibility, passenger processing, dining, shops and design. This is Helsinki… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Stagecoach has launched “we’ve got you,” an emotionally driven brand promise marking a major pivot in its marketing. The initiative leverages authentic, insight-led storytelling to showcase real customer experiences that emphasize the importance of reliable bus travel in everyday life. Directed by Nate Camponi and featuring an acoustic cover of “I’ve Got You… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Eurowings is rolling out a range of sensory enhancements on its flights, including a custom cabin scent called “Burgundy Breeze,” departure candies in brand colors and flavors, and tailored “Organic Electro” boarding and deboarding music. These additions, developed with expert partners, aim to create an emotionally engaging and memorable travel experience that goes… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has secured the 2025 FlightGlobal Executive Leadership: Asia‑Pacific Award—the first time the airline has claimed this prestigious distinction. Recognized for transformative leadership under President and CEO Shinichi Inoue, ANA was applauded for its strategic recovery from the Covid‑19 crisis, record financial and operational results, and ongoing enhancements to passenger experience…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bombardier’s new Innovation and Design Centre in Montreal marks a significant step in the company’s strategy to deliver continuous enhancements to its business aircraft cabins. Co-located with existing manufacturing facilities, the Centre houses a dedicated, confidential team and full-scale prototyping tools, enabling rapid testing and development of cabin innovations outside standard program constraints…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has selected Naoki Takizawa (NAOKI TAKIZAWA DESIGN), Satoshi Kuwata (SETCHU), and adidas Japan to redesign uniforms across three core staff categories—Flight Operations, Hospitality, and Functional Departments—in time for the airline’s 75th anniversary in December 2027. The new apparel emphasizes ergonomic comfort, bespoke tailoring, and sports-grade performance, aiming to enhance employee… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) All Nippon Airways has broadened its NDC-powered ticket distribution with Trip.com from Japan to eleven additional markets—Australia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Vietnam, and the Philippines—effective June 24, 2025. Customers booking ANA flights on Trip.com in these regions will be able to purchase the same fare classes and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SkyTeam marked its 25th anniversary on 22 June 2025, celebrating the evolution from four founding airlines to a global network of 18 members serving 945 destinations in 145 countries. The alliance’s 235 million loyalty members benefit from unified perks—co-located lounges, SkyPriority, interline transfers, and mileage redemptions. Over the past quarter-century, SkyTeam has introduced… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) ForsaTEK 2025, the Emirates Group’s flagship innovation forum, broadened its reach to foster cross-divisional collaboration and scale high-impact pilots in AI, robotics, and IoT. Officially opened by Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum and UAE Education Minister Sarah Al Amiri, the event featured over 40 showcases ranging from autonomous security robots and drone-based… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) At the Paris Air Show, Lufthansa was voted the world’s most family-friendly airline and its First Class Terminal in Frankfurt was named the world’s best First Class lounge by Skytrax, based on a survey of 22.3 million passengers. Austrian Airlines won “Best Airline Staff in Europe” and Eurowings secured “Best Low Cost Airline… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Booking Holdings has agreed to an eight-year extension of its partnership with Etraveli Group, originally established in 2019. This renewal will support Booking.com’s ambition to scale its global flights offering—now live in 57 countries—and aims to deliver improved ease of use, expanded choice, and better value for travelers and partners. Booking Holdings CEO… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has launched a new “Chinese Classics” menu in its Business class, drawing inspiration from the Eight Great Cuisines of China. The menu will feature regional dishes, offering an authentic culinary experience that complements the airline’s existing “Hong Kong Flavours” and “International Favourites” options. Starting in April 2025, the menu will be… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has introduced a new feature to enhance its baggage recovery process, allowing customers to securely share the location of their AirTags or Find My network accessories with the airline. This innovation helps baggage teams quickly locate and return missing bags, offering greater peace of mind for travelers. The feature utilizes Apple’s… Read the full news article
(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
(IN SHORT) IATA has unveiled a 10-year Global Baggage Roadmap to modernize baggage operations, aiming to improve operational efficiency and meet passenger expectations. The roadmap focuses on three main pillars: enhancing baggage information exchange, introducing advanced baggage tracking and automation technologies, and streamlining the baggage claim process. This initiative is designed to provide passengers with… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Spirit Airlines is launching several enhancements to its guest experience, including a new extra-legroom seating option and upgrades to its Free Spirit loyalty program. The Go Comfy seating will provide additional space and comfort, with extra-legroom seats rolling out by July 2025. Spirit is also expanding its Free Spirit program, offering more redemption… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Finnair has launched the world’s first ‘Native Order’ system, revolutionizing the airline industry’s retailing approach. Partnering with Amadeus, Finnair introduces a unified order management system that integrates flight details, services, and customer preferences into a single, easy-to-manage record. This innovation streamlines customer experiences, enables personalization, and enhances Finnair’s ability to offer dynamic travel… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Frontier Airlines has signed an enhanced distribution partnership with Amadeus, introducing New Distribution Capability (NDC) content via a Global Distribution System (GDS) for the first time. This move is a significant part of Frontier’s New Frontier transformation, allowing the airline to offer a more personalized and seamless booking experience, along with improved pricing… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Bristol Airport is preparing for the launch of its new Escape Lounge, set to open in summer 2025. Located on the first floor of the departure lounge, the lounge will offer 140 additional seats and expansive views of the airport’s Eastern apron. The space will feature designated zones for dining, working, and relaxing,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Finavia, in collaboration with Airport Chaplain Hanna Similä, hosted an event at Helsinki Airport to help passengers manage their fear of flying. The event, which included lectures from experts and a tour of the airport, provided valuable tools and insights for overcoming flight anxiety. Participants praised the event for its supportive and confidential… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Korean Air is enhancing its service offering by upgrading its airport lounges and introducing Premium Economy cabins, in line with its new corporate identity and the upcoming integration with Asiana Airlines. At Incheon International Airport Terminal 2, the airline will expand and renovate lounges by building new “Prestige Class Garden Lounges” in both… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Ryanair invites its customers to apply for the return of the ‘Future Flyer’ Customer Panel, where selected participants will meet in Dublin to share ideas on the future of flying. The event, taking place on April 24, 2025, offers the chance for a €100 Ryanair Gift Card for the best pitch, and includes… Read the full news article
Airline will leverage platform’s real-time data capabilities on all its Airbus A380s and A350s for better levels of efficiency Reducing unplanned maintenance for nose-to-tail aircraft systems allow more time flying (IN SHORT) Emirates has signed a partnership with Airbus to implement the Skywise Fleet Performance+ (S.FP+) predictive maintenance solution and Core X3 analytics platform, aiming… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas is set to introduce its first major uniform redesign in over a decade, marking a significant step forward as part of its ongoing fleet renewal and customer investment. The airline is engaging with its workforce of over 17,500 uniformed employees to gather insights for the new design, which will represent the airline’s… Read the full news article