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Vicuna Air Expands U.S. In-Cabin Pet Travel Network with New Routes
Vicuna Air, the in-cabin pet travel company redefining how pets fly, today announces the expansion of its North American network with new routes between New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco. The launch gives more pet owners access to seamless domestic travel within the U.S., while also making it easier for travellers across North America to connect onwards to the company's existing international services from New York to London and Paris.
AIR INDIA SELECTS PANASONIC AVIONICS AS IFE MRO PROVIDER FOR 74 AIRCRAFT
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) has today announced that Air India has selected Panasonic Technical Services' (PTS) Total Care Package to maintain the airline's in-flight entertainment (IFE) systems across 74 aircraft. The systems are installed on aircraft across Air India's fleet including the Boeing 787-9, Airbus A350-1000, A350-900, and A321neo.
ANNYEONG SEOUL! VIRGIN ATLANTIC TOUCHES DOWN IN SOUTH KOREA
Virgin Atlantic has touched down in Seoul, South Korea, marking the launch of its new daily service between London Heathrow and Incheon International Airport, opening up a vibrant new destination for UK travellers. Today’s VS208 was met on the tarmac in Incheon with celebrations alongside Corneel Koster, Chief Executive Officer, Virgin Atlantic, representatives from Incheon International Airport Corporation and the Korea Tourism Organisation.
Jet2's First Flight to La Palma Takes-Off
Jet2 has marked the launch of its brand-new route to La Palma, after the UK's favourite airline and tour operator's inaugural flight departed from Manchester Airport on Friday (3rd April) afternoon. Perfectly timed for the Easter holidays, the full flight signalled the start of Jet2 operating award-winning flights and holidays to La Palma for Summer 2026 – its fifth destination in the Canary Islands.
Avianca Cargo Expands Service to Miami with Capacity from Amazon Air Cargo
Avianca Cargo adds Ecuador as a new key point in its cargo service to Miami, operating on capacity provided by Amazon Air Cargo, effective March 2026. This service is part of the commercial relationship both companies have maintained since 2025, under different arrangements including charter flights and capacity agreements. In this context, Ecuador becomes the second market where Avianca Cargo operates services utilizing capacity provided by Amazon Air Cargo.
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Icelandair Is Recruiting a Really Bad Photographer to Shoot Its New Global Ad Campaign
Icelandair, Iceland's national carrier, is on the hunt for people with a very specific skill: the ability to take absolutely terrible photos. Battered camera phone from 2003? Your thumb appears in every shot? Photos that are somehow ALWAYS slightly out of focus? Decapitate your subjects with terrible composition? If any of this sounds familiar, apply here for a chance to be offered a freelance role with the airline, paying the successful applicant $50k for their time.
easyJet Holidays Expands Its Hotel Portfolio With Over 140 New Additions Across Europe and the Med
easyJet holidays has expanded its collection by over 140 new hotels and resorts. The tour operator has added over 50 new hotels across Europe and North Africa's most loved beach destinations and over 90 new city break options across European hotspots. These new additions offer even more choice for holidaymakers, from culturally immersive city stays to family‑friendly luxury beach resorts.
WI-FLY UPDATE! VIRGIN ATLANTIC ACCELERATES STARLINK ROLLOUT FOR TAKE-OFF
Virgin Atlantic has announced an accelerated rollout of Starlink, the fastest Wi-Fi in the sky, as the airline gears up to introduce free, high-speed WiFi across its entire fleet, helping customers bring their world onboard from take-off to landing. Virgin Atlantic will begin introducing Starlink connectivity onboard its Airbus A350 fleet from May, with all A350s to be connected by early summer. The first customer flight is slated for early May on the VS153 from London Heathrow to New York, JFK. The programme will then extend across the Boeing 787 and Airbus A330neo fleets as installation progresses, with connectivity expected to reach full fleet coverage anticipated in 2027.
United Airlines Marks 35 Years of Flying from Heathrow
United Airlines is marking a special milestone this month: 35 years of flying from Heathrow. Since the first flight took off in April 1991 from Washington D.C. to London, United has carried more than 58 million passengers and over 2.2 million tonnes of cargo on over 328,000 flights between London and the U.S.
Alaska Airlines returns to the desert as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach
Alaska Airlines is back in the desert as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach, returning center stage for one of the most anticipated cultural moments of the year. After a showstopping debut last year, featuring a can't miss activation that pulled in thousands of festivalgoers, Alaska Airlines is raising the bar again with a bold, immersive experience designed exclusively for Coachella and Stagecoach.
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WIZZ AIR JETS IN AS OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER FOR ULTIMATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Wizz Air, Central and Eastern Europe’s leading airline, has been announced as the Official Airline Partner for the inaugural World Athletics Ultimate Championship, bringing its reach and momentum to one of the most exciting new events in global sport. Taking place from 11–13 September in Budapest, the groundbreaking championship will see Wizz Air play a central role in powering transportation logistics – helping the world’s best athletes arrive ready to compete at the highest level.
VIRGIN ATLANTIC FLYING CLUB UNVEILS LIMITED-TIME TIER POINT BOOST ON HOLIDAY BOOKINGS
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club is giving new and existing members the perfect excuse to stop scrolling and start booking, with a limited-time Tier Point promotion designed to fast-track leisure travellers to Silver status. For two weeks only, Flying Club members will receive 300 bonus Tier Points as the lead booker when they spend £4,000 or more on a Virgin Atlantic Holidays booking, making this the most generous Tier Point promotion ever offered by Flying Club.