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Plan Your Korea Trip with T’way Air’s Europe-Seoul Deals
T’way Air, Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, has launched its July promotion on its website. Valid through July 31, the offer applies to all five of the airline’s Europe – Incheon (Seoul) routes — Rome, Paris, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Zagreb— for travel through March, 2026.
United Set to Hire More Special Olympics Athletes As Customer Service Ambassadors
United announced that it will expand the industry’s only Special Olympics Service Ambassador (SOSA) program to the airline’s hubs in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Newark. The goal is to welcome 10 more people into the program and reach a total of 28 SOSA employees across all seven of its U.S. hubs, furthering its effort to create employment opportunities for people with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Gulf Air to Add up to 18 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to its Widebody Fleet
Boeing and Gulf Air today announced an agreement for the purchase of 12 787 Dreamliner jets with options for six more as the Bahrain-based airline looks to further develop its international network. Once finalized, this order will bring the carrier’s firm order book to 14 of the versatile widebody jets and will support 30,000 jobs across the U.S.
Etihad Airways and SKY express sign codeshare partnership
Etihad Airways has signed a codeshare agreement with Greek regional carrier SKY express, opening access to 24 Greek island destinations and three additional Eastern Mediterranean cities for customers travelling via Athens. The partnership, effective 14 July 2025, builds on the strong performance of the existing interline cooperation between the two airlines and significantly expands Etihad’s reach across the Greek islands and broader Eastern Mediterranean region.
EASYJET LAUNCHES ‘AIRPLANE MODE’ TO HELP FAMILIES RECONNECT THIS SUMMER
New research from easyJet reveals more than two-thirds of parents say finding quality time together as a family is becoming harder Nearly seven in ten parents say holidays are the best opportunity to connect with their children Almost a quarter of children say they know more about their favourite influencers than their parents easyJet’s ‘Airplane Mode’ initiative includes a new conversation-sparking holiday card game to help families switch off and reconnect
Lars Wagner to become CEO of Airbus’ Commercial Aircraft
Lars Wagner, currently Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of MTU Aero Engines AG, based in Munich, will join the Airbus Executive Committee and succeed Christian Scherer as CEO of the Commercial Aircraft business, effective 1 January 2026.
China Airlines Set to Transform the Flying Experience with Free In-Flight Wi-Fi
China Airlines (CAL), a Taiwan-based carrier, will begin providing travelers in all cabin classes with free Internet access or messaging service on all routes flown by 777, A350 and A321neo aircraft from August 1 this year. The move will make China Airlines the first Taiwanese carrier to offer free Internet access for all travelers and cabin classes, ushering in a new era of digital flying and convenience
Christmas in July: American Airlines gives sunseekers more options to get away this winter
American Airlines is giving travelers the perfect gift for Christmas in July with new routes and more flights to popular destinations in Mexico, the Caribbean and Latin America this winter. Starting later this year, American will launch service from Chicago (ORD) to Mexico City (MEX) and Queretaro (QRO) in Mexico and will also begin service from Philadelphia (PHL) to Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic (SDQ).
Korean Air is participating in the 2025 World Smart City Expo
Korean Air is participating in the 2025 World Smart City Expo (WSCE), at Busan BEXCO from July 15 to 17. At the event, the airline will present its vision for future smart mobility and highlight its latest advancements in aerospace technology.
Air Canada and ITA Airways Celebrate Significant Partnership Milestone
Air Canada and ITA Airways today announced a significant milestone in their partnership with a codeshare agreement that provides customers more convenient travel options when flying between Canada and Italy, and beyond.
Etihad Reports June 2025 Traffic Statistics
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has released its latest traffic statistics for June 2025, reporting continued strong expansion and high customer demand. Etihad Airways carried 1.8 million passengers in June, marking a 16 percent increase compared to the same month last year. This sustained growth highlights the airline’s strategic expansion and strong position in the market. The passenger load factor rose to 88 percent, up from 86 percent in June 2024, demonstrating Etihad’s continued success in optimising capacity while meeting robust demand.
Qatar Airways Launches Privilege Club Pro: A Loyalty Subscription Programme
Qatar Airways’ loyalty programme has launched Privilege Club Pro, a subscription service for members to seamlessly collect additional Avios and Qpoints on a monthly basis. This marks the first time a loyalty programme with Avios has introduced a subscription that allows members to collect status points, setting a new standard for how members can boost their rewards and tier status.