Airline News

Aer Lingus begins new Knock-Heathrow service & restarts direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut
Aer Lingus this weekend began a brand-new service connecting the West coast of Ireland to London Heathrow and recommenced direct flights to Hartford, Connecticut from Dublin.

Air India to expand further in the UK with new services from London Gatwick
Air India to become first Indian airline to operate at London’s Gatwick Airport Nearly 500 jobs likely to be created in the UK due to fleet expansion and new services

SAUDIA LAUNCHES ITS FIRST DIRECT FLIGHT TO DAR ES SALAAM
SAUDIA, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its first direct flight to Dar es Salaam in the United Republic of Tanzania, days after announcing the Group's operational plans to fly to 25 new international destinations in three continents around the world.

UEFA Champions League Finals Exhibit is open in Turkish Airlines Business Lounge
UEFA Champions League Finals exhibit is opened on the exhibit area of Turkish Airlines Lounge Business in İstanbul Airport.

EASYJET 2070: THE FUTURE TRAVEL REPORT
EXPERTS PREDICT 3D PRINTED BREAKFAST BUFFETS, TIME TRAVELLING HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES AND HEARTBEAT PASSPORTS FOR TRAVELLERS IN 50 YEARS TIME

FLYING KANGAROO TAKES OFF AGAIN BETWEEN MELBOURNE AND TOKYO
Qantas has this weeked resumed direct flights between Melbourne and Tokyo for the first time in more than three years, creating more options for Australians travelling to Japan.

Turkish Technic Reaches the Highest Revenue in its History
Turkish Technic, one of the most prominent players in the global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, released its financial results for 2022, which marked successful growth and solid strategic acceleration.

Emirates to launch first A380 service to Bali
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, will deploy its signature A380 aircraft to Bali starting from 1 June 2023, marking a milestone in Indonesia’s aviation history as the first scheduled A380 service to the country.

American Airlines Donates $1.1 Million to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Over the past 38 years, American has raised more than $45 million for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through the annual Celebrity Ski event.

Summer’s come early with Etihad
Etihad Airways is launching an Early Summer sale with exclusive offers to help guests plan a quick escape before the summer. Guests can book their flights at special sale fares to select Etihad destinations until 31 March 2023, and travel between 1 May and 15 June 2023.

Airbus Final Assembly Line in China delivers its first A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo aircraft assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) to China’s Juneyao Air in Tianjin, China. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines and features 207 comfortable seats, 8 in Business and 199 in Economy class. Its delivery flight is to use a ten percent Sustainable Aviation Fuel blend in support of the green aviation strategy in China.

Qatar Airways Welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with Onboard and Lounge Festivities
Qatar Airways welcomes the Holy Month of Ramadan with preparations to offer a bespoke Iftar to passengers on board and at Al Safwa, Al Mourjan and Global Premium Lounges. Special Ramadan offerings will be available on flights to the GCC, Middle East, and some Indian Sub-continent, African and Asian destinations.