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IHG and Hainan Airlines Forge New Heights in Travel Experience Integration
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Hainan Airlines have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership, introducing the ‘IHG Explorer’ aircraft and redefining air travel with a blend of hospitality and innovation. The collaboration brings bespoke business class amenities, including culturally immersive dining experiences and co-branded safety videos, to passengers traveling between Hainan Free Trade Port and major cities.
Introducing Alaska Access: A new subscription service by Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines has launched a new subscription program for savvy, price-conscious guests that will save them time and money throughout the year. Travelers can now sign up for Alaska Access at just $5 per month to take advantage of exclusive savings.
Riyadh Air joins United Nations Global Compact
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia's new world-class airline, has announced it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
United Makes it Easier to Share Award Miles with Family and Friends
Just in time for summer travel planning, United has launched MileagePlus miles pooling – a new way for MileagePlus members to contribute and combine their miles into a joint account. Available on United.com, groups of up to five members can now share and redeem miles in one linked account.
Boom Supersonic Announces Successful Flight of XB-1 Demonstrator Aircraft
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, Overture, today announced the successful flight of XB-1, the world's first independently developed supersonic jet, at the Mojave Air & Space Port in Mojave, California
British Airways Pioneers Green Ground Operations with Heathrow Investment
British Airways is leading the charge towards sustainable aviation with a multi-million-pound investment program to revamp its ground support equipment at Heathrow Airport. Over 90% of the airline’s vehicles and ground equipment at Heathrow now boast zero emissions, hybrid, or operate on hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) fuel, thanks to initiatives such as replacing diesel passenger aircraft steps with electric versions and introducing electric baggage tugs.
Finnair celebrates a century of take-offs
Finnair is celebrating a century of flight this week, having operated its first-ever service from Helsinki to Tallinn, Estonia on March 20th 1924.
The Norwegian Group had 1.5 million passengers in February
In February, Norwegian had 1,281,212 passengers, while Widerøe had 257,826 passengers, totalling 1,539,038 passengers for the group. Norwegian increased its load factor to 86 percent in February, up 2 percentage points compared to the same period last year and close to the highest ever load factor Norwegian has recorded for the month of February.
Jet2.com recognised by CAA for punctuality performance in Q4 of 2023
Jet2.com has been recognised for its punctuality performance by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), after operating 77 percent of its flights on time between October and December 2023 which makes it the best of the UK’s major airlines.
Etihad Airways welcomed 1.4 million guests in February
The carrier welcomed more than 1.4 million guests onboard and saw its load factor average out at 89 per cent across the month.
flynas receives two new A320neo aircraft
flynas has taken delivery of two new Airbus A320neo aircraft. It has also increased its seat capacity during the month of Ramadan this year by 25% to more than 1.2 million seats compared to the same period last year, to meet the demand for flights during the holy month.
Air Samarkand Announces Launch of Scheduled Flights and Appointment of New CEO
Air Samarkand is to commence its scheduled flight programme on Thursday, 21st March, operating on the Samarkand - Istanbul - Samarkand route with its Airbus A321neo aircraft. In the initial phase, return services will operate twice a week, departing on Mondays and Thursdays from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul International Airport (IST), with a scheduled flight time of about 5 hours.