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Emirates Unveils Exclusive Chauffeur Drive Service for First and Business Class Passengers Jakarta
Emirates has introduced its renowned world-class Chauffeur Drive Service (CDS) in Jakarta, Indonesia, catering to the needs of the airline’s First and Business Class customers. This exclusive service promises a seamless, top-tier door-to-door experience to and from Soekarno-Hatta International Airport (CGK), ensuring comfort, privacy, and flexibility.

UK MOVES A STEP CLOSER TO AVIATION DECARBONISATION
Project Speedbird - a partnership between Nova Pangaea Technologies, LanzaJet and British Airways - has secured a total of £9 million from the Government’s Advanced Fuels Fund (AFF) competition

FIRST QANTASLINK A220 ROLLS OUT OF PAINTSHOP AS FLEET RENEWAL RAMPS UP
QantasLink’s first brand new Airbus A220 aircraft has rolled out of the paintshop at Airbus’ facility in Mirabel, Canada, marking a significant milestone in the Qantas Group’s fleet renewal program

Free messaging on Lufthansa's European flights
Good news for passengers who also want to be reachable above the clouds. From mid-January 2024, Lufthansa will offer unlimited free messaging on its short- and medium-haul flights.
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Ethiopian Airlines in it for the long-haul: Commits to a further 17 A350-900s
Ethiopia’s flagship carrier, Ethiopian Airlines Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for 11 additional Airbus A350-900s with six more purchase rights to be added to its existing fleet. The latest agreement takes Ethiopian Airlines’ total order book and commitment for the A350 to 33, including four A350-1000s.

Philippine Airlines And Singapore Airlines To Embark On New Codeshare Partnership
Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new codeshare partnership agreement, which will allow the airlines to enhance flight options for their customers travelling between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as to other domestic and international destinations via their respective hubs.

Emirates Invests Heavily in A380 Fleet to Ensure Decades of Premium Travel Experience
Emirates has made substantial investments in its A380 fleet, securing deals for maintenance, cabin upgrades, and other enhancements at the Dubai Airshow 2023. These investments demonstrate Emirates’ commitment to providing passengers with a world-class travel experience aboard its iconic A380 aircraft well into the next decade.

AirJapan Announces New Narita-Incheon Route for 2024
AirJapan, the new medium-haul international airline brand under ANA HOLDINGS INC., has revealed plans to launch a service on the Narita-Incheon route, connecting Tokyo Narita International Airport and Incheon International Airport in South Korea, starting on February 22, 2024.

Emirates and Condor Airlines Announce Strategic Interline Partnership for Seamless Travel
Emirates and Condor Airlines have initiated a reciprocal interline partnership to provide travelers with expanded connectivity options and smoother journeys. This collaboration enables passengers to seamlessly connect between the two airlines’ extensive networks, enhancing their travel experience and offering more choices for global destinations.

Qatar Airways Becomes the Official Global Airline Partner of Italian Giants FC Internazionale Milano
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al Meer celebrated the partnership at the Dubai Airshow with the Inter delegation and the Club Legend, Marco Materazzi The agreement extends rights to Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport, and ensure a comprehensive Qatar Airways Group partnership

Alaska Airlines is rolling out new global award redemptions
With focus on simplicity, value and availability, Mileage Plan members will have new options to choose from across our 24 partner airlines; award redemptions to start at 4,500 miles each way

Etihad Airways’ journey 2030 charts course for sustainable growth
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow. In a keynote interview this week, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves took to the airshow’s main stage to discuss the airline's ambitious growth plan for the next seven years, Journey 2030.