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British Airways marks 80 years of flying to the United States

British Airways marks 80 years of flying to the United States

British Airways today celebrates 80 years of service between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking a landmark anniversary that began with its very first transatlantic route from London to New York. Eighty years ago today, British Overseas Airways Corporations' (BOAC) first commercial landplane service arrived in New York's LaGuardia from London. The flight took nearly 20 hours via Shannon and Gander and was operated by a Lockheed Constellation 049.

SINGAPORE AIRLINES GOES DOUBLE DAILY FROM LONDON GATWICK

SINGAPORE AIRLINES GOES DOUBLE DAILY FROM LONDON GATWICK

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing flights from London Gatwick to Singapore to double daily from today until 29 August 2026, before resuming the double daily service again from 25 October 2026. This offers even more choice and connectivity to customers, as well as seamless connections to popular holiday destinations such as Bali, Thailand, New Zealand and seven gateways in Australia.

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France

Etihad Airways marks 20 years of flying to France

Etihad Airways is marking 20 years of flying to France, two decades after it launched its first service to the country, between Abu Dhabi and Paris, in June 2006. What began as six flights a week has grown alongside an airline that now operates a fleet of 124 aircraft to 118 destinations worldwide. Two decades on, the airline is in a renewed phase of growth, with demand across its European markets continuing to strengthen. When Etihad first flew to Paris in June 2006, it was a young airline, less than three years old, with a network of around 34 destinations and a fleet of 17 aircraft.

Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers

Flying solo this summer: Emirates prepares to welcome more than 3,500 young travellers

Emirates is preparing for one of the busiest time periods for its Unaccompanied Minors Service, as families begin their summer holidays before the new school year in Dubai. Over the next two weeks, Emirates will welcome more than 3,500 children who will travel independently using the acclaimed family-friendly service. Over the past five years alone, more than 250,000 children have travelled with Emirates using its Unaccompanied Minors and Young Passenger services. Most young travellers are aged 11 years and under, with the busiest routes connecting Dubai with the UK, Russia, Kenya, France, India and Egypt.

AIR INDIA EXPRESS RESTORES SERVICES TO ALL ITS WEST ASIA DESTINATIONS

AIR INDIA EXPRESS RESTORES SERVICES TO ALL ITS WEST ASIA DESTINATIONS

Air India Express has restored connectivity to all destinations across its West Asia network with the resumption of services to Salalah in Oman and Kuwait. Flights on the Kozhikode–Salalah route resume from 2 July. Services between Kozhikode and Kuwait resume from 3 July, while flights between Bengaluru and Kuwait begin from 4 July, with frequencies increasing in phases over the coming days.

flyadeal touches down at Milan Bergamo Airport with first Italy flights

flyadeal touches down at Milan Bergamo Airport with first Italy flights

Milan Bergamo Airport has welcomed the arrival of Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier flyadeal, which has commenced operations in Italy with the introduction of nonstop services to Jeddah and Riyadh. The inaugural flight from Jeddah on the Red Sea coast touched down at Milan Bergamo Airport on 1 July, followed by the launch of services to the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on 2 July, as the airport continues to expand connectivity across the Gulf region.

Vueling reveals Britain's biggest travel turn-offs

Vueling reveals Britain's biggest travel turn-offs

For many couples, a summer holiday is the ultimate relationship milestone. But millions of Brits are about to find out something new about their partner, whether they like it or not. New research by Barcelona-based airline Vueling has revealed the nation’s most-hated holiday habits, and the findings might make for uncomfortable reading.