(NEWS) MANAMA, 2025-Nov-3 — /Travel PR News/ — Capital A Berhad, the parent company of AirAsia, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Bahrain’s Ministry of Transportation and Telecommunications to explore the establishment of Bahrain as AirAsia’s first Middle East hub — a move that could significantly reshape regional connectivity between Southeast Asia and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qantas and July have launched a co-branded luggage collection featuring July’s CaseSafe tracking built into TSA locks, enabling travelers to monitor bags via Apple’s Find My network and Google’s Find Hub. The suitcases offer durable battery life, global connectivity, and integration with the Qantas app’s baggage tracking. Two styles—midnight black Qantas Edition and… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Cathay Pacific has launched its first direct flights between Hong Kong and Munich, operating four weekly services on the Airbus A350-900. This addition follows the Rome seasonal route and precedes Brussels’s return service. Alongside HK Express, the airline group now connects customers to 100 destinations globally, having introduced 18 new cities in 2025…. Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to improve global connectivity, especially between Riyadh, Paris, Amsterdam, and beyond. The partnership will enhance network connectivity, enrich the guest experience through loyalty rewards and services, and explore joint initiatives in areas such as MRO, digital transformation, sustainability, and cargo. This collaboration… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) SAS plays a crucial role in Denmark’s economy, contributing €5.6 billion to the national GDP and supporting 45,000 jobs, according to a new independent report by SEO Amsterdam Economics. The report highlights SAS’ impact on Denmark’s growth, innovation, and international connectivity, with the airline playing a key role in both direct and indirect… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Charlotte Douglas International Airport announces the launch of Etihad Airways’ new nonstop service from Charlotte to Abu Dhabi, beginning May 4, 2026. This marks the first direct flight from North Carolina to the Middle East, expanding global connectivity. The route will operate four times a week on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, providing passengers… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Aer Lingus has launched its nonstop Dublin to Indianapolis flight, marking a milestone in the airline’s transatlantic operations and strengthening ties between Indiana and Ireland. The festive event at Indianapolis International Airport featured cultural celebrations, highlighting the importance of the new route to both business and tourism in the region. (PRESS RELEASE) INDIANAPOLIS,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates and Philippine Airlines (PAL) have met at the Arabian Travel Market in Dubai to discuss expanding their partnership with a potential reciprocal codeshare agreement. The agreement would enhance connectivity between Dubai and the Philippines, offering passengers a more convenient travel experience with a single ticket, competitive fares, and unified baggage policies. Additionally,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has expanded its global reach with the activation of a reciprocal codeshare partnership with Condor and a new agreement with Air Seychelles. These partnerships enhance connectivity for Emirates customers, providing greater access to destinations in Europe, the Caribbean, and the Seychelles. The agreements also offer passengers convenient booking options, seamless travel experiences,… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates will roll out its upgraded Boeing 777s, Airbus A380s, and the first long-range Airbus A350 to eight additional cities by the end of 2025, enhancing customer experiences with modernized cabins and more Premium Economy seats. The airline’s retrofit programme, with a US $5 billion investment, will refurbish 219 aircraft, serving over 70… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates and flydubai have announced a major milestone, carrying 5 million passengers in the past year, representing a 36% growth in joint passenger numbers. The partnership, which started in 2017, has expanded to 240 destinations across more than 100 countries, offering seamless travel experiences, enhanced connectivity, and an integrated loyalty programme. Both carriers… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Emirates has extended its shirt sponsorship agreement with Olympique Lyonnais until the 2029-2030 season, reinforcing its commitment to the French football club and its connection to the Rhône-Alpes region. As part of the renewed partnership, Emirates will continue to support Olympique Lyonnais with significant branding and fan engagement opportunities, including player escort experiences… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Kenya Airways has become the first sub-Saharan airline to distribute NDC content through the Amadeus Travel Platform, marking a significant technological and strategic milestone. The airline is deploying its NDC-sourced content to travel sellers in Kenya, South Africa, and the United Kingdom, leveraging the capabilities of Altéa NDC to streamline the distribution of… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Air Canada has introduced a new four-times-weekly, year-round direct service from Vancouver to Manila, marking its 12th destination in the Asia-Pacific region and further solidifying its position as the leading North American airline with the most non-stop flights to Southeast Asia. Celebrations at Vancouver’s YVR Pacific hub highlighted the launch, with strong support… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Lufthansa Airlines is temporarily deploying six Airbus A350-900 aircraft from Frankfurt to service routes to Seoul, Shanghai, Denver, and Seattle as a stopgap measure to counter delayed aircraft deliveries. Four of the jets began operating from Frankfurt with the summer flight schedule, with additional aircraft planned for May and July. Jens Ritter, CEO… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) Qatar Airways will resume four weekly flights to Malta starting on 2 July 2025, expanding its European network to nearly 50 destinations. This marks the airline’s return to Malta, offering travelers from regions like Australia, China, and Japan easy access to the Mediterranean destination. With connections through Hamad International Airport, passengers can explore… Read the full news article
(IN SHORT) flydubai has announced an interline partnership with Batik Air Malaysia, expanding travel options for passengers across the UAE, Malaysia, and over 40 additional destinations. This agreement enables passengers to book seamless connections through Kuala Lumpur International Airport, with single bookings and checked-through baggage. flydubai’s CEO highlighted the partnership’s role in supporting Dubai’s status… Read the full news article
New services between Montreal and Naples, Italy, Montreal and Porto, Portugal Return of Toronto-Prague, Toronto-Port of Spain and Ottawa-London flights New Montreal-Cincinnati and Vancouver-Nashville services, and the resumption of Toronto-Jacksonville, Over 100,000 weekly seats to 30 destinations across Europe and North Africa in the peak of Summer 2025 (IN SHORT) Air Canada is expanding its Summer 2025 offerings with new routes to Naples, Porto, Cincinnati, and Nashville, along with returning services to Prague, Port of… Read the full news article
The World’s Best Airline is providing reliable global connectivity from more than 140 worldwide gateways to some of the most desired travel destinations around the globe Doha, Qatar, 2022-May-19 — /Travel PR News/ — Qatar Airways is providing incredible travel options during Summer 2022 with flights operating daily from the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International, to… Read the full news article