Airline News
Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air today announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier's firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S.
Etihad for Business corporate portal goes live
Etihad Airways today launched the Etihad for Business corporate portal, bringing the airline's comprehensive business travel programme fully online. Companies can now access their complete corporate travel management suite through a single digital platform.
Etihad Airways welcomes 20 million passengers and over 100 aircraft
Etihad Airways has reached a landmark by transporting nearly 20 million passengers over a rolling 12‑month period—its first time surpassing this milestone—as it continues its rapid growth trajectory To mark the achievement, the airline surprised a couple traveling from New Delhi to Canada with complimentary upgrades, including full access to “The Residence” aboard its A380 aircraft. Meanwhile, Etihad’s fleet has expanded past the 100‑aircraft threshold, now operating 101 aircraft to support its expanding global network
Bhutanese Royals Mark Gelephu Airport Groundbreaking
His Majesty The King and Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen, accompanied by Their Royal Highnesses Gyalsey Jigme Namgyel and Gyalsey Ugyen, graced last week’s official commencement of construction of the Gelephu International Airport (GIA), a landmark component of Bhutan’s visionary Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) initiative.
Luxair recommits to long-standing agreement with Amadeus
Under the new agreement, Luxair has signed a renewal of its Passenger Service System and an extension of its Full Content Agreement with Amadeus
Saudia moves to Orders with Amadeus Nevio
Saudia has taken an important step forward in its digital transformation journey by moving to more guest-centric operations by translating traditional booking records and electronic tickets into Orders
Etihad Airways and SKY express sign codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14 July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad's reach across the Greek islands and broader Eastern Mediterranean region.
SOUTHWEST TO SERVE ST. THOMAS, U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS, BEGINNING IN EARLY 2026
Southwest Airlines Co. intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King International Airport (STT) on St. Thomas, adding the U.S. Virgin Islands to the carrier's tropical destinations in the Caribbean. Service is expected to begin in early 2026* and will be available for purchase soon.
Etihad announces magnificent seven new destinations
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced seven additional new destinations to further expand its network as part of its ongoing strategy to bring more point-to-point traffic directly to Abu Dhabi.
EASYJET LAUNCHES ‘AIRPLANE MODE’ TO HELP FAMILIES RECONNECT THIS SUMMER
New research from easyJet reveals more than two-thirds of parents say finding quality time together as a family is becoming harder Nearly seven in ten parents say holidays are the best opportunity to connect with their children Almost a quarter of children say they know more about their favourite influencers than their parents easyJet’s ‘Airplane Mode’ initiative includes a new conversation-sparking holiday card game to help families switch off and reconnect
Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft
Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 1 January 2026.
China Airlines Set to Transform the Flying Experience with Free In-Flight Wi-Fi
China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, will begin providing travelers in all cabin classes with free Internet access or messaging service on all routes flown by 777, A350 and A321neo aircraft from August 1 this year. The move will make China Airlines the first Taiwanese carrier to offer free Internet access for all travelers and cabin classes, ushering in a new era of digital flying and convenience