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Hawaiian Airlines elevates onboard service with pre-order dining by celebrated Hawai'i chefs
As a continuation of Hawaiian Airlines' signature onboard hospitality, the airline is redefining island-inspired dining in the Main Cabin with a new onboard service program that delivers greater choice, improved quality and a deeper connection to the flavors of Hawai'i.
National Airlines Continues Strategic Fleet Expansion with Delivery of Second Boeing 777F
National Airlines has marked another major milestone in its continued growth journey with the delivery of its second Boeing 777 Freighter (N792CA) from the Boeing production facility in Everett, Seattle. The latest addition further strengthens the airline's long-haul cargo capabilities and reinforces its commitment to providing customized global charter cargo solutions to customers and industries worldwide.
Southwest Airlines Selects CarTrawler to Power Enhanced Car Rental Experience
CarTrawler, the leading B2B technology provider of car rental, ground transport and insurtech solutions to the global travel industry, has announced a new partnership with Southwest Airlines®, the largest domestic airline in the United States, that carried more than 134 million revenue passengers in 20251 and serves 122 destinations across the United States, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. Southwest® has selected CarTrawler's Connect Platform to power a modern car rental experience, replacing its previous in-house car rental platform with a more dynamic retail-led solution across Southwest's digital channels.
The Emirates A380 has landed at Mini-Europe
The Emirates A380 has touched down at the airport in Mini-Europe, bringing one of the most recognisable aircrafts to Brussels’ captivating world of miniature monuments, displays, and animations. The Emirates A380 model has been replicated in perfect detail, taking over 60 hours of intricate craftsmanship by Mini-Europe’s expert modellers, to capture the distinctive features of the A380 and iconic Emirates livery. Custom-made at a scale of 1:25, the aircraft still measures nearly three meters in length (292 cm) with an impressive wingspan of 320 cm and a height of 45 cm. From the proportions of the fuselage to the fine details of the livery, the model highlights the expertise and craftsmanship that define Mini-Europe’s creations.
Air India Maharaja Club members can now earn and redeem Maharaja Points on Air India Express flights
Air India today announced a significant expansion of its Maharaja Club loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem Maharaja Points on flights operated by Air India Express to over 55 destinations across South, Southeast and West Asia, in addition to Air India services.
Jet2 says ‘this summer is on’ as it restates confidence in the supply of jet fuel
Jet2 has today reported positive updates about fuel supply, supporting its plans to operate its flying programme as normal this summer. This comes on the back of the company’s latest dialogue with fuel suppliers, who have reported increased production and additional imports from areas unaffected by the Middle East conflict.
SAS launches its own business credit card program
SAS is introducing its own business credit card for Scandinavian small and medium-sized enterprises. The initiative is designed to combine travel benefits, payment functionality, and expense management. The new program marks a significant milestone for SAS as the company develops and operates its own business credit card under the SAS EuroBonus umbrella. It positions SAS among the first global airline loyalty programs to launch a business offering enabled by embedded finance infrastructure, with SAS taking ownership of the customer experience and value proposition, alongside trusted financial partners
From gate to getaway: How Delta celebrated its newest European routes
As Delta launches its largest-ever transatlantic schedule, destination-inspired celebrations and special onboard touches brought the airline's newest European routes to life.
Air Canada Foundation Publishes 2025 Impact Report
The Air Canada Foundation today released its 2025 Impact Report, outlining the meaningful difference it made in communities across Canada through its charitable partnerships, fundraising initiatives and the engagement of Air Canada employees countrywide. Through its programs and collaborations with Canadian-registered charities, the Foundation remains committed to improving the health and well-being of children and youth. Its work is guided by three core pillars: Health, supporting pediatric hospitals and community organizations to improve health outcomes; Protection, addressing socio-economic adversity and the impacts of trauma so children can experience a healthy childhood; and Dreams, fostering hope and resilience for seriously ill, impoverished or vulnerable children.
ANA and Los Angeles Dodgers Celebrate Championship Season with Exclusive In-Flight Collectibles
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest airline and SKYTRAX 5-Star recipient for 13 consecutive years, today announced a new series of exclusive ANA and Los Angeles Dodgers collectibles for passengers on select flights departing from Los Angeles. The promotion celebrates the Dodgers' back-to-back World Championship titles and ANA's long-standing connection with the city.
Gulf Air Restores 75% of its Global Network
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced a near-full return to normal operations, with 75% of its global network and destinations reinstated. Over the past several weeks, the airline has gradually resumed services across the Middle East, Europe, Indian Subcontinent, and Africa, resuming services to more destinations and reconnecting an increasing number of passengers through the Kingdom of Bahrain.
RYANAIR ADDS 4TH AIRCRAFT IN BRATISLAVA FOR W2026 4 NEW ROUTES, & 125% TRAFFIC GROWTH
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced a record W2026 schedule at Bratislava, with 23 routes including 4 new routes to Paphos, Tirana, Turin, and Warsaw, delivering 125% traffic growth to over 2.2m passengers p.a. To support this record W2026 schedule, Ryanair will add a 4th based B737 aircraft in Bratislava from Oct 2026 – a $400m investment supporting over 1,600 local jobs, including 30 new high-paid pilot and cabin crew jobs. Ryanair’s $400M investment and 125% traffic growth at Bratislava is a direct result of the proactive policy of the Slovak Govt and Transport Minister, Jozef Raž, to grow traffic and tourism by abolishing enviro taxes, lowering airport charges, and cutting ATC fees. This policy has made Slovakia Europe’s fastest growing aviation market in 2026 with record traffic growth of 170% in April.