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Emirates and AC Milan extend storied partnership

Emirates and AC Milan extend storied partnership

Emirates and AC Milan are proud to announce the extension of their iconic partnership. The landmark renewal reinforces one of football’s longest and most successful collaborations, with Emirates continuing as the Principal Partner, Official Airline Partner, and Official Men’s Jersey Partner of the prestigious Italian club. As part of the renewal, Emirates’ signature ‘fly better’ logo will remain emblazoned on the front of AC Milan’s Men’s First Team shirts across all major competitions including Serie A, Coppa Italia, UEFA, FIFA fixtures, and international friendlies. Emirates iconic logo will also extend to the jerseys of AC Milan Academy youth players, enabling the partnership to cultivate not only sporting excellence but also the next generation of footballing talent from grassroots to the global stage.

Eurowings introduces Premium BIZ Seat on medium-haul flights and expands services to Germany

Eurowings introduces Premium BIZ Seat on medium-haul flights and expands services to Germany

Eurowings, the value airline of the Lufthansa Group, is introducing affordable comfort on nonstop medium-haul routes while simultaneously deepening its presence in the Gulf region. Launching its new Premium BIZ seat this year and introducing expanded services to Germany in the 2025/26 winter schedule, Eurowings offers an innovative value option in comfort and connectivity for leisure and visiting friends and relatives (VFR) travel.

A FLIGHT OF FANCY FIZZ: VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES BESPOKE ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE

A FLIGHT OF FANCY FIZZ: VIRGIN ATLANTIC ANNOUNCES BESPOKE ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE

Virgin Atlantic is set to take English sparkling wine to new heights, with the creation of its own custom blend crafted in partnership with Hambledon Wine Estate, renowned as the birthplace of English wine. Harvested this year and available from 2029, the bespoke sparkling wine will be served onboard, reflecting Virgin Atlantic’s position as a proud British flag carrier and celebrating the global rise of English winemaking.

WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO TRAIN 1200 NEW PILOTS BY 2028

WIZZ AIR ANNOUNCES COMMITMENT TO TRAIN 1200 NEW PILOTS BY 2028

Wizz Air, EMEA’s most environmentally sustainable airline[1], today announced its commitment to train 1200 new pilots by 2028, with 240 of those to be from the UK, reinforcing its long-term investment in the UK economy and continued growth across the UK and Europe.

Etihad Reports September 2025 Traffic Statistics

Etihad Reports September 2025 Traffic Statistics

Etihad Airways carried 1.9 million passengers in September 2025, marking a 21% increase compared with the same month last year. The growth reflects continued demand across the airline’s expanding global network and strong operational performance through the end of the summer season. Passenger load factor averaged 89% across the month, up one percentage point from September last year, demonstrating efficient use of added capacity.

United Schedules First Starlink-Equipped Mainline Flight for Take Off

United will make history tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET when United flight 2940 takes off from Newark/New York to Houston, marking the first time a major U.S. airline has offered Starlink Wi-Fi on a mainline flight with connectivity across both personal devices and inflight entertainment screens. The airline expects to install Starlink on up to 15 mainline 737-800 planes each month; more than half of United's regional fleet already offers Starlink. By the end of the year, the airline expects to have an additional aircraft type certified to offer Starlink.

Lufthansa to fly from Frankfurt with Allegris for the first time in October

Lufthansa to fly from Frankfurt with Allegris for the first time in October

Starting this month, travelers from Frankfurt can also enjoy the latest Lufthansa Allegris cabin and look forward to exceptional comfort in all travel classes. Lufthansa is using its new ‘Dreamliners’ with state-of-the-art cabins for this purpose. The first Allegris flight from Frankfurt to Toronto, Canada, takes off today. Starting with the winter flight schedule, Rio de Janeiro, Bogotá, Hyderabad, and starting in December, Austin (Texas) will also be served from Frankfurt with Allegris.

Etihad Concludes Unprecedented Week of Route Launches with Sold-Out Inaugural Flight to Krabi

Etihad Concludes Unprecedented Week of Route Launches with Sold-Out Inaugural Flight to Krabi

Etihad Airways has concluded a landmark week of global growth with the successful launch of flights to Krabi, Thailand, celebrating four new routes in one week, including Sumatra (Medan, Indonesia), Phnom Penh (Cambodia), and Addis Ababa (Ethiopia). The inaugural flights to all four new destinations were sold out, demonstrating a strong demand for the new routes and the airline’s successful trajectory towards its ambitious growth plans.

Riyadh Air and MAHD Academy Announce the Soaring Talents Program

Riyadh Air and MAHD Academy Announce the Soaring Talents Program

Riyadh Air, the Kingdom’s new national carrier, and MAHD Academy, the largest national initiative dedicated to identifying and developing sports talent in Saudi Arabia, have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to foster collaboration across multiple areas of sports development. As part of this agreement, the partners are launching the Soaring Talents program, an initiative designed to accelerate the growth of the Kingdom’s sports sector in line with Vision 2030. This landmark collaboration combines Riyadh Air’s global sponsorship portfolio with MAHD Academy’s expertise in athletic development to nurture local talent and strengthen Saudi Arabia’s presence on the international sports stage. Through this partnership, both entities will work together to create meaningful pathways for athletes and coaches, facilitate international knowledge exchange, and enhance the overall ecosystem of Saudi sports.