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Riyadh Air and Mastercard take off together to redefine the global travel experience
Riyadh Air and Mastercard today unveiled a bold strategic alliance that brings together payments, travel and technology to reshape how people and businesses experience global travel. With no legacy programs in place, Riyadh Air is in a unique position to jointly create an extensive financial and payment ecosystem that is unprecedented from day one. The collaboration introduces a powerful suite of innovations spanning consumer payments, premium airport experiences and next-generation B2B travel payments – positioning Saudi Arabia at the forefront of global travel evolution.
Enjoy a perfect port in Porto with American’s new flights
Get ready to pair world-famous port wine cellars with “Euro Summer” adventures thanks to new service from American Airlines to Porto, Portugal (OPO) in summer 2027. Operated with the airline’s new Airbus A321XLR aircraft, customers will have the opportunity to elevate their travel with the Flagship Suite® experience on this route.
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Wizz Air Marks a Year of Growth and Improved Performance in 2025
Wizz Air, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, has closed calendar year 2025 with growth, an expanded and refocused network, and continued improvements in operational performance. The airline added new aircraft, opened hundreds of new routes, and carried record passenger volumes, while also strengthening punctuality and reliability across its network.
Boeing announces largest-ever Landing Gear Exchange agreement at Singapore Airshow
Boeing announced the largest landing gear exchange contract in Boeing’s history at the Singapore Airshow. Under this contract, Boeing will provide landing gear exchanges for more than 75 aircraft across the 737 MAX and 787 fleets operated by the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group. The landing gear exchange program offers gear overhaul scheduling flexibility that will optimize the useful life of the gears and minimizing aircraft downtime.
Emirates ready to take to the field ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, featuring Suryakumar Yadav
Emirates is batting strong, featuring Indian cricket star Suryakumar Yadav in its latest advertising campaign to debut ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
Etihad Airways Signs as Official Airline Partner of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will be the Official Airline Partner of the 2026 Open Masters Games taking place from 6-15 February in over 20 venues across Abu Dhabi, marking a significant partnership that reinforces Abu Dhabi’s position as a host of world‑class sporting events. The event highlights the importance of sport as a way of life for people of all ages and backgrounds; and showcases Etihad’s commitment to supporting the Abu Dhabi community.
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) commissions large-scale biodigester, with aim to reduce CO₂ emission
Emirates Flight Catering (EKFC) is scaling up its approach to waste management with a custom-built biodigester, one of the largest in commercial scale and capacity. The Power Knot LFC-3000 biodigester at EKFC's Central Commissary Unit enables on-site processing of organic waste, treating it at the source rather than diverting it to landfill.
Pan Am partners with Amadeus for scheduled return
Pan American World Airways and technology provider Amadeus have signed a letter of agreement to support the return of the iconic carrier to scheduled service
Emirates introduces second service to Tokyo Narita
Emirates has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER.
WIZZ AIR ADDS SANTORINI TO EXPANDING GREEK NETWORK
Wizz Air, the fastest-growing European airline and London’s local airline, today announces the launch of a brand new route from London Gatwick to Santorini, further expanding its Greek network ahead of the peak summer travel season.
Emirates joins UAE–Kuwait week celebrations, honouring decades of enduring ties
Emirates marked UAE-Kuwait Week with a series of special onboard initiatives, marking the longstanding ties that unite the UAE and the State of Kuwait.
Regulator sets out new guidance for airlines on publishing emissions information
The guidance aims to improve the availability of comparable and standardised emissions information about flights. New guidelines empower passengers to make more informed travel choices by having environmental information at the point of booking.