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Jetstar Asia prepares for move to Changi Airport Terminal 4
Jetstar Asia has completed its second orientation flights from Terminal 4, ahead of its move on 22 March 2023.
Malaysia Aviation Group’s Airlines Appointed as the Official Airlines for MATTA Fair 2023
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG)’s airlines, comprising Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and MASwings, have been appointed as the official airlines for the forthcoming Malaysian Association Tour & Travel Agents (MATTA) Fair 2023.
Norwegian delivers strong traffic figures in February
Norwegian had 1.2 million passengers and a load factor of 84 percent in February. The airline experienced high demand for winter holiday travels and is currently preparing to welcome both corporate and leisure passengers as it ramps up capacity when moving from the winter to summer schedule.
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal. The Portuguese flag carrier has relaunched the award-winning programme to coincide with its participation in this year's International Tourism Fair (BTL) in Lisbon to help boost Portugal’s travel and tourism sector.
WIZZ AIR’S “SHE CAN FLY” PROGRAMME AIMS AT BREAKING DOWN GENDER BARRIERS IN AVIATION
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, last week announced the launch of its She can fly cadet programme, part of Wizz Air Pilot Academy, for women who aim at becoming commercial pilots.
Delta’s onboard menu adds kid-friendly, parent-approved dishes
Delta’s youngest customers setting off on journeys to explore the world will soon be able to enjoy in-flight meals prepared just for them. Starting April 1, customers will be able to pre-select kid-friendly meals for their young fliers
Korean Air to increase flights on China routes
Korean Air will resume services and increase flights on its China network from March 17, following the two countries’ agreement to increase the number of flights to pre-pandemic levels, which was announced on March 3.
QANTAS MARKETPLACE LAUNCHES TO BRING MORE VALUE AND STYLE FOR FREQUENT FLYERS
Qantas Loyalty has today unveiled a new online shopping experience which will allow Frequent Flyers to earn and use their Qantas Points on 900 premium and household brands and more than 20,000 products. The launch of Qantas Marketplace is the biggest online retail expansion of the Frequent Flyer program, offering more opportunities for members to be rewarded and enjoy more value when they spend.
Airbus’ most popular aircraft takes to the skies with 100% sustainable aviation fuel
Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) is a key element for the future reduction of air transportation’s carbon footprint, and Airbus is continuing its testing of this bio-jet fuel with a new VOLCAN flight test campaign using the best-selling A320 Family aircraft.
Brussels Airport honours airlines and partners at annual Aviation Awards for 2022 excellence
Last week and according to annual tradition the Brussels Airport Aviation Awards were presented. With these awards, Brussels Airport wanted to honour airlines and partners who in 2022 have excelled in the area of punctuality and performance, network development and safety and environment. 11 awards were presented during a live partner event.
Southwest Airlines expands international options with new routes from Kansas City and Long Beach
Southwest Airlines is preparing for October travel by extending its flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, and making the airline’s robust flight schedule available for booking at Southwest.com.
Qatar Airways marked International Women’s Day with first all-female freighter flight
Qatar Airways Group celebrated its staff with a week-long series of masterclasses, networking opportunities, and interactive tours of its various facilities curated for its female workforce in the week leading up to International Women’s Day.