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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.
British Airways and American Airlines Unveil Bridge Bar at JFK Airport Terminal 8
British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.
Spirit Airlines Launches Daily Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Top Florida Destination
Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO), giving Norfolk travelers More Go to top leisure destinations in Florida.
Ethiopian Airlines announces direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan starting May 1st
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004.
Aer Lingus flies Irish Oscar nominees and their families to Hollywood
Aer Lingus is proud to announce its support for Irish talent ahead of the Oscars which take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, 12th March. Several members of the cast and crew from Irish nominated films and their families flew to Los Angeles courtesy of Aer Lingus for the prestigious awards ceremony in Hollywood this week, including those from nominated films ‘An Cailin Ciúin’ and ‘An Irish Goodbye’, as well as the family of ‘Aftersun’ nominee Paul Mescal.