Etihad Airways carried 2.0 million passengers in October 2025, a 28% increase compared with the same month last year. Year-to-date, Etihad has now carried 18.1 million passengers, representing 19% growth over the first ten months of 2024. The airline maintained an 88% passenger load factor in October and year-to-date, demonstrating effective capacity management alongside rapid expansion.

The incentive aims to move visitors beyond the classic “hero gateway” cities, inspiring them to explore the rich, lesser-known regions, and see more of Japan at its most authentic

Emirates has today unveiled Emirates Signature Series, an exclusive collection of signed football jerseys from some of its most storied club partnerships including Real Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal. Drawing from over a decade of extraordinary footballing heritage, each jersey in the collection has been authenticated by The Bootroom Collection, providing enthusiasts with the assurance of owning a truly verified piece of sporting history. Each jersey is elegantly presented in a custom-designed box and accompanied by both a certificate of authenticity and security hologram with each jersey.

Qatar Airways has increased capacity to Kuala Lumpur, Lagos, Shanghai, and Singapore this winter season to meet the global demand on these routes. This increase in flight frequency is part of the airline’s broader winter schedule enhancements, which have already introduced additional frequencies to more than 15 major destinations, including Cape Town, Dublin, London, Phuket, and Toronto.

The Coffee Academïcs, Hong Kong’s homegrown specialty coffee brand, has made history as the first local coffee brand to collaborate with Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong’s premier airline, bringing its signature blends to passengers taking to the skies. This milestone partnership showcases The Coffee Academïcs’ artisanal expertise while offering travellers a premium inflight coffee experience. Founded in 2012, The Coffee Academïcs has transformed Hong Kong’s specialty coffee scene through its meticulously sourced beans, innovative roasting techniques and dedication to delivering a refined sensory experience. The brand operates a 930-square-metre roastery and a network of 40 coffee shops across Hong Kong and Southeast Asia, providing a one-stop solution for coffee lovers and partners alike.

SriLankan Airlines’ Airport and Ground Services, the sole ground services provider at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA)‚ is rolling out its self-check-in service for passengers of customer airlines ahead of the winter travel high season, which is expected to bring over 300,000 tourists to the island in December alone. The initiative, made possible by the airline’s IT team, follows the installation of 20 new self-check-in kiosks at the departure terminal last month, bringing the total to 28 and boosting airport efficiency and the overall passenger experience in line with Sri Lanka’s tourism development efforts.