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Enjoy seamless travel, UEFA Champions League final match tickets, and hotel accommodation
Qatar Airways, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, is turning football fans’ dreams into a reality with the launch of exclusive travel packages for the world’s most prestigious club competition match, the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, the award-winning airline is proud to announce a limited opportunity for fans to secure complete travel packages which include flights, hotel accommodation and match tickets to the final, taking place in Munich on 31 May 2025.
A First in Aviation, Qatar Airways Reinvents Travel Bookings with Sama at Web Summit Qatar 2025
From 23-26 February 2025, visitors can experience the world’s first AI booking innovation with Sama, the AI Cabin Crew hologram; QVerse; and AI-powered ‘Dream Destination’ travel tool
Rack up rewards this Ramadan with Emirates Skywards
In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards will be offering its more than 2.3 million UAE based members more ways to earn Miles with Skywards Everyday and Skywards Miles Mall. Starting from today until 31 March – members can shop, dine, and enjoy leisure time this Ramadan, while racking up Miles and a chance to take home a share of 4 million Skywards Miles. Tap, earn, and win with Skywards Everyday
Jet2CityBreaks launches fly-drive packages to Iceland
Jet2CityBreaks has launched fly-drive packages to the south and west of Iceland for the first time, meaning customers can enjoy all the benefits of a package holiday with car hire included for the duration of the trip too. The launch of the new fly-drive packages from the UK’s leading operator of European city breaks gives holidaymakers the freedom to plan their own adventure, discover Iceland at their own pace and stay in rural locations.
SAS calls for policy action to unlock e-SAF potential in Europe
SAS, as a leading member of Project SkyPower (https://project-skypower.org/), joins 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the EU. In a newly signed open letter from Project SkyPower, 75 organisations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen Europe’s industrial base, and support aviation’s future climate goals.
Delta’s 2025 Medallion Year is here—show off your status with new bag tags
The 2025 Medallion Year kicked off Feb. 1, 2025 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026 – bringing with it opportunities for SkyMiles Medallion Members to maximize their Status. From customizable new bag tags to exclusive rewards and experiences, Delta’s loyalty program continues to deliver value to Members.
Etihad announces highest-ever profit of £371 million in 2024
Etihad Airways has announced its results for the full year 2024, recording strong performance across all key metrics with a £371 million profit after tax driven by £4.5 billion passenger revenue and £909 million cargo revenue
interCaribbean Launches Flights Between San Juan and Anguilla
interCaribbean Airways announces the launch of new non-stop flights connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and Anguilla (AXA). Starting Thursday, April 14, 2025, this new route will strengthen connectivity between Puerto Rico and the Northern Caribbean, offering travelers a convenient option for reaching the luxurious destination of Anguilla.
EVA Air Leads the Way With Launch of Fourth-Generation Premium Economy Class Seats
EVA Air, Taiwan's leading independent airline, unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats with an industry-leading seat pitch of 42 inches. It was presented today during the “Focus on Evolution: Taking Off with Heart” launch event at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation's No. 4 Hangar. Presided over by EVA Air President Clay Sun, the event showcased the airline's latest seat design.
Air France-KLM becomes latest Amadeus Nevio partner
At the heart of this transformation is the adoption of the IATA ONE Order standard, which will elevate the customer experience to meet the evolving needs of digitally savvy consumers.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS BOLD NEW DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announces the roll out of its new and elevated digital experience across etihad.com and the mobile app. The new digital experience offers a modern and inviting platform to book travel and gain inspiration for upcoming journeys. The website navigation is re-engineered as a standout left-side menu allowing users to move seamlessly and efficiently through the site; while the bold colour of ‘midnight dune’ from Etihad’s newly integrated colour palette, gives an enticing first impression.
Korean Air to launch flights to Kobe, Japan
Korean Air will commence twice-daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Kobe from April 18, becoming the first Korean flag carrier to operate this route. The morning flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 8:25 am, arriving at Kobe at 10:00 am, with the return flight departing from Kobe at 11:00 am and arriving at Seoul Incheon at 1:00 pm. The afternoon service will depart from Seoul Incheon at 3:50 pm, reaching Kobe at 5:30 pm, while the return flight will leave Kobe at 6:30 pm and arrive at Seoul Incheon at 8:40 pm. The flight time is approximately two hours.