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Qatar Airways Connects Cross-Hemisphere URC and EPCR Club Rugby Competitions

Qatar Airways Connects Cross-Hemisphere URC and EPCR Club Rugby Competitions

6 September 2022 Press Release Airline News

Qatar Airways announces its newest sport partnership as the Official Airline Partner of the United Rugby Championship (URC), and Official South African Airline Partner for European Professional Club Rugby. The World’s Best Airline, known for supporting sports globally, has entered into multi-year agreements with the top organisations in club rugby in recognition of the growth and passion demonstrated by rugby fans in key travel markets across Western Europe and South Africa.

Ryanair Opens Customer Panel To New Members

Ryanair Opens Customer Panel To New Members

6 September 2022 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, reliability, and customer service, today opened applications to join its Customer Panel and help improve Ryanair’s customer experience.

The long-awaited China Airlines “Pikachu Jet CI” is departing soon!

The long-awaited China Airlines “Pikachu Jet CI” is departing soon!

6 September 2022 Press Release Airline News

The one-day micro-trip aboard “Pikachu Jet CI” scheduled for September 30 will give the general public a chance to see the Pokémon up close. The flight will take off from Taoyuan Airport and land at Taipei-Songshan Airport. Only 80 seats are available and bookings start on September 12. The “Pikachu Jet CI” will formally greet Pokémon fans when it makes its first flight on the Taipei (Songshan) - Tokyo (Haneda) route on October 2.

Vietnam Airlines extends long-standing relationship with Sabre

Vietnam Airlines extends long-standing relationship with Sabre

1 September 2022 Press Release Airline News Tourism News

Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced an extended distribution agreement with Vietnamese flag carrier Vietnam Airlines. The new deal means that Vietnam Airlines will continue to distribute its content to the large network of travel agents through Sabre’s extensive travel marketplace

Europe’s aviation capacity close to 89% of 2019 levels – a new high

Europe’s aviation capacity close to 89% of 2019 levels – a new high

23 August 2022 Airline News

Europe’s capacity recovery as a percentage of 2019 levels has broken out of its narrow 13-week range of 86%-87%, reaching close to 89%. This is the closest to 2019 capacity since before the COVID-19 pandemic. Europe’s total seat capacity is at 88.6% in the week commencing 22-Aug-2022, which is a shortfall of 11.4% against the equivalent week in 2019.

For 4th year, Delta named top US airline by The Points Guy

For 4th year, Delta named top US airline by The Points Guy

18 August 2022 Press Release Airline News

Delta Air Lines has been named the best U.S. airline by The Points Guy for the fourth year running, with the online travel platform noting Delta’s excellence in on-time reliability from April 2021 to March 2022, a customer-centered experience and an extensive global network.