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Bartlett – Jamaica Secures 283,000 Seats Out of Canada – Well Ahead of 2019 Numbers
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has reported success in increasing airline seats out of Canada, Jamaica’s second largest visitor market. “So far, we have been successful in commitments that will see the number of airline seats at a record 283,000 out of Canada to Jamaica this winter; 26,000 more seats than was recorded in 2019, pre-COVID-19,” he announced this afternoon. These are from major travel partners such as Air Canada Vacations, WestJet, Transat and Sunwing.
Southwest Team to operate nearly 3,900 daily flights to accommodate 2022 holiday travelers
As the 2022 holiday travel season begins, the Southwest Team is slated to operate nearly 3,900 daily flights, on peak days, across our network of 121 airports in 11 countries.
GDRF and Emirates approve biometric data usage to improve airport experience
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates airline is now offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting to the use of biometric data.
Qatar Airways welcome football fans on-board as the airline marks one week to go until the world cup
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline of the Journey to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ marks one week to go until the greatest sporting show on Earth, and flies the Qatar National Football Team back home.
Trip.com Group and Qatar Tourism Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
Qatar Tourism (QT) and online travel service providers, Trip.com Group, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote Qatar across the globe as an ideal choice for family-friendly tourism.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND WORLD ENERGY DEMONSTRATE THE FUTURE OF AVIATION
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, operated the first net-zero* flight that is powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Book & Claim and direct emission reductions. The service was also the first transatlantic flight operated by Etihad to use contrail-reducing technology supplied by SATAVIA.
Oman Air achieves triple win at World Travel Awards
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has been named World's Leading Airline - Business Class; World's Leading Airline - Customer Experience; and World's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2022.
Star Alliance named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2022
Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year
Book your winter break with Emirates Holidays to earn double Skywards Miles
Travellers in the UAE can look forward to double Skywards Miles and more when they book their winter break packages with Emirates Holidays.
easyJet and easyJet holidays celebrate World Kindness Day by surprising passengers with free flights
easyJet and easyJet holidays have celebrated World Kindness Day by creating special moments for its customers in the airport, surprising unsuspecting travellers with easyJet return flights and easyJet holidays vouchers.
Airbus and partners facilitate SAF commercial flights in China
Airbus has signed agreements with Xiamen Airlines, Zhejiang Loong Airlines and Colorful Guizhou Airlines to promote the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for commercial flights in China.
Emirates announces A380 flypast with Red Arrows
The Emirates A380 will be performing a flypast with the RAF Red Arrows this Thursday 17 November at midday to celebrate the official kick-off of the DP World Tour Championship. The Emirates A380 and six Red Arrow aircraft will fly in a synchronised formation, starting at Jumeirah Golf Estates, then continuing along the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline and near the iconic Burj Khalifa.