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Journalist Sonia Sánchez Plaza appointed as Head of Communications for Iberia Airlines
Iberia’s new Head of Communications, the journalist Sonia Sánchez Plaza, was Director of Communication, Brand and Sustainability at Paradores and, most recently, Director of the Cabinet of the Secretary of State of the Cabinet of the Presidency of the Government.
Finavia Aims for Net-Zero Carbon Emissions at All Airports by 2025
The airport company Finavia has published its new responsibility programme. The main objective of the “Towards sustainable air travel” programme is to reduce the carbon emissions of airports to net zero by the end of 2025.
Real Madrid Takes Flight: Emirates Charters A380 Decked Out in Players’ Livery for Saudi Trip
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and Official Main Sponsor of Real Madrid, welcomed the Spanish football club onboard a specially chartered A380 flight from Madrid to Riyadh yesterday. The iconic double-decker aircraft featured a new livery with some of the club’s top players.
TAP Soars to New Heights: Summer 2023 Brings Increased Flight Offerings to US, Brazil, and More
TAP presents the main summer news at Lisbon airport, highlighting the offer of ten more flights per week to the United States of America, six more to Brazil and one more daily flight to Faro during summer peak.
EVA Air Announces New Nonstop Flights Between Taipei and Clark, Philippines
EVA Air will launch daily nonstop flights between Taipei and the northwestern Philippines, starting on March 30, 2023.
Alaska Airlines plans to hire more than 3,500 employees in 2023
If you've ever thought about working for an airline, 2023 might be your year. Alaska Airlines is announcing plans to hire more than 3,500 new employees this year in a variety of roles and functions. As we continue to grow and bring dozens of new airplanes into our fleet, we need thousands of people to join the Alaska family.
Oman Air Named Top in Middle East and Africa for Punctuality in 2022 On-Time Performance Review
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has been named top in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) for punctuality. As per the results of the 2022 On-Time Performance Review by global aviation analytics leader, Cirium, the airline’s on-time arrivals stood at 91.38%, almost 5% ahead of the region’s second highest ranking airline.
Vistara Celebrates 8th Anniversary with Network-Wide Sale on Domestic and International Flights
In celebration of Vistara’s glorious journey in the last eight years, the airline this week announced a network-wide (domestic and international), anniversary-special sale applicable across all three of its cabins, offering customers the opportunity to plan their upcoming travels right at the beginning of the year.
Wizz Air Reports Record Low Carbon Emissions for 2022 with 15.4% Reduction Compared to Previous Year
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, reports that its average carbon emissions for 2022 amounted to 55.2 grams per passenger/km, 15.4% lower than in 2021.
Zurich Airport celebrates 75 years with anniversary events, exhibitions, and airport festival
Since the maiden flight 75 years ago, Zurich Airport has developed into Switzerland’s most important transport hub. In the anniversary year 2023, Zurich Airport looks back on its long history and looks ahead to future projects.
International air travel recovery continues in November 2022
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the air travel recovery continued through November 2022.
Turkish Airlines carried some 72 million passengers last year
Turkish Airlines carried a total of 71.8 million passengers in 2022, with the international passenger tally rising nearly 6 percent.