Air Canada successfully commenced its eagerly awaited direct flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Singapore last night, marking the first operation of the airline’s latest international connection and the sole non-stop service linking Canada and Singapore. At 12,818 kilometers (7,965 miles), this route stands as Air Canada’s longest, with a f …
Japan Airlines (JAL) recently initiated a direct flight service between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Doha – Hamad International Airport (DOH), marking the first time a Japanese carrier has provided nonstop flights to the Middle East. This new route, operated in partnership with Qatar Airways, a fellow member of the oneworld® allianc …
American Airlines is advancing its high-speed inflight Wi-Fi, making it more user-friendly and accessible for passengers wanting to work or simply surf the web during their flight. This includes a new option for AAdvantage® members to pay for Wi-Fi using miles, an initiative starting on selected aircraft in the coming weeks and expanding to all Via …
In February 2024, Etihad Airways experienced a significant increase in its operations, hosting over 1.4 million passengers and achieving an average load factor of 89 percent throughout the month. Antonoaldo Neves, the CEO of Etihad Airways, highlighted a remarkable 46 percent increase in customer numbers compared to the previous year, in line with t …
Etihad Airways is embracing the spirit of Ramadan with special offerings for its passengers both on the ground and during flights, beginning March 10. These offerings are designed to cater to passengers across all cabin classes on select flights, enhancing their travel experience during the holy month with amenities like Iftar meals and prayer faci …
Southwest Airlines is introducing a new look and feel, including updated aircraft cabin comforts and furnishings that are unmistakably Southwest®, as well as new RECARO aircraft seats. Along with these initiatives, Southwest has announced a revamp of its employee uniforms, giving more than 53,000 Southwest employees a more modern look. New interior …
Sabre Corporation and Hawaiian Airlines have struck a multi-year distribution agreement, providing Sabre-connected agencies with long-term access to the carrier’s HA Connect™ NDC and conventional EDIFACT content via the Sabre travel marketplace. Hawaiian Airlines and Sabre plan to integrate HA Connect™ NDC content into the Sabre GDS by the end …
Airlines, academic institutes, the manufacturing industry, industry-wide groups, and trade unions collaborated to collectively propose their vision for the future of the aviation industry. We have formulated 10 specific pledges with the goal of jointly contributing to a resilient aviation business that benefits all residents of the Netherlands. Wit …
During the winter holiday travel period, American Airlines produced another great operational performance for its passengers, canceling the fewest flights among the major airlines while operating considerably more on-time flights than during the previous holiday period. Despite weather in several regions of the country and a substantial amount of no …
SWISS will expand its short-haul route network further in its summer plans for 2024. Service between Zurich and Bremen will also be added this summer. In the summer schedule period, Oslo will be added to the Geneva-based network, as will the existing Geneva destinations of Copenhagen and Stockholm. SWISS’ summer schedules for 2024 will provide …
Jetstar’s new direct flights from Perth to Singapore, Bangkok, and Phuket are now on sale as part of the low-cost carrier’s massive expansion of its Western Australian operations. The airline has stated that it will begin flying up to six times per week between Perth and Singapore, as well as four weekly return flights from Perth to Phuk …
Alaska Airlines is celebrating the launch of nine new nonstop routes to a variety of popular leisure destinations, including our first-ever flights to the Bahamas and Guatemala; new service between Las Vegas and two cities in Mexico; and a much-anticipated seasonal flight connecting Palm Springs and New York City. Travel demand is high for fliers lo …
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