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Blocked Airline Funds Threaten Connectivity
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned that rapidly rising levels of blocked funds are a threat to airline connectivity in the affected markets. The industry’s blocked funds have increased by 47% to $2.27 billion in April 2023 from $1.55 billion in April 2022.
Delta reaches penultimate milestone at LAX with opening of Delta One check-in
Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports have finished the second-to-last major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX project, with Terminal 3 now offering another entry point via the west headhouse as well as a dedicated check-in area for its Delta One customers.
Korean Air and Delta celebrate five years of transpacific joint venture
Korean Air and Delta Air Lines are celebrating the fifth anniversary of the leading joint venture partnership between the U.S. and Asia, a partnership that continues to grow traffic through the region’s premier connecting hub at Incheon International airport (ICN).
easyJet celebrates arrival of eighth aircraft at Belfast International
easyJet welcomes eighth aircraft to its base at Belfast International Airport to serve customer demand from Northern Ireland
Air Canada's Inaugural Amsterdam-Montreal Route Takes Off
Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights yesterday, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel.
QANTAS TO SET UP CLIMATE FUND AS IT TRACKS TOWARDS NET ZERO
The Qantas Group will establish an AUD$400 million climate fund to provide direct investments in sustainability projects and technologies, as the airline works towards its emissions reduction targets.
200,000 guests in 100 days: Successful launch of Green Fares at the Lufthansa Group
The Lufthansa Group is the world's first airline group to offer a flight fare that includes offsetting of individual, flight-related CO₂ emissions.
Expo 2023 Doha Named Strategic Partner of Qatar Real Estate Forum
Expo 2023 Doha, a strategic partner with Qatar Real Estate Forum (QREF) 2023, which took place on 4-5 June 2023 under the patronage of His Excellency Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.
JAL Group Announces Flight Frequency Increase for FY2023 Summer Schedule
JAL has decided to increase flights to Honolulu and Guam in response to the growing demand for resort travel following the reclassification of the Covid-19 infection to Class 5 under the Infectious Disease Control Law.
Hyatt’s Transformative Growth Continues: More Markets, More Segments, More Opportunities
Hyatt completes acquisition of Mr & Mrs Smith travel platform that provides direct access to more than 1,500 boutique and luxury properties Hyatt expects to maintain industry-leading net rooms growth into the future with increased focus on extended-stay in the Americas in addition to expansive opportunities globally across brand portfolio
Qatar Airways won’t include first class on its next-gen aircraft
Qatar Airways, which routinely pockets the top prize at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, won’t have first-class berths on its next-generation long-haul aircraft, according to Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker.
The value of digitization
Mehmet T. Nane, Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Pegasus Airlines and Chair, IATA Board of Governors, believes technology benefits are wide ranging.