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Aer Lingus continues to soar with return to Minneapolis-St. Paul
Aer Lingus is flying high today, as the newly returned Minneapolis St. Paul (MSP) route takes off from Dublin Airport for the first time since it was paused in March 2020. This restart marks the full restoration of the airline’s pre-pandemic North American network, offering British customers access to even more US gateways.
SAUDIA LAUNCHES BETA VERSION OF REVOLUTIONARY DIGITAL PLATFORM
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This move is part of a two-year plan to revolutionize the travel industry by embracing digital innovations. In collaboration with global professional services firm Accenture, Saudia’s Travel Companion is set to change how travelers interact with the airline and redefine the standards of digital travel.
Delta restarts service to Nigeria from New York-JFK, upgrades fleet for Ghana and South Africa
Delta currently operates daily service between Atlanta and Lagos and, with the resumption of daily New York-JFK service, will offer a total of 14 weekly flights to Nigeria in December through the first half of January and 10 weekly flights for the remainder of winter 2024.
Korean Air to launch new route to Macau
Korean Air is launching a new daily service between Seoul Incheon and Macau from July 1. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport at 9:15 pm and arrive at Macau International Airport at 11:55 pm. The return flight departs from Macau International Airport at 1:10 am the next day and arrives at Incheon International Airport at 6:00 am. The flight time is approximately 3 hours and 40 minutes.
Lufthansa City Airlines starts ticket sales in April and flight operations in June
As the newest airline in the Lufthansa Group, Lufthansa City Airlines will launch its flight operations on June 26, 2024 with the first flight from Munich to Birmingham. As of now guests will be able to book their tickets on feeder services for Lufthansa as well as for direct flights between Munich and numerous destinations. It will then also be possible to book the offered routes under flight numbers with the new airline code “VL” via the familiar Lufthansa Group sales channels.
BA celebrates 70 years of flying to Chicago
As it celebrates 70 years of flying to Chicago, British Airways proves its commitment with third daily service and enhanced customer experience
Finnair unveils 100 sustainability efforts to commemorate 100 years
Finnair has revealed it’s launched more than 100 employee-driven sustainability initiatives in the last 12 months as part of the carrier’s centennial celebrations. The new initiatives, all proposed by Finnair employees, range from the airline’s first voluntary purchase of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to recycling Finnair cabin and ground crew uniforms.
ETIHAD’S A380 TO SAY BONJOUR TO PARIS
Etihad Airways is delighted to announce it will start flying its A380 double-decker to Paris, CDG from 1 November, 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.
easyJet Launches Generation easyJet Pilot Training Programme to Encourage Diversity in Aviation
easyJet has reopened applications for its Generation easyJet Pilot Training Programme, aiming to recruit 1,000 new pilots by 2028. With only 6% of pilots worldwide being women, easyJet is actively addressing this gender disparity through initiatives like recruitment campaigns and pilot school visits.
MANCHESTER CITY PLAYERS IN STARTING LINE-UP FOR ETIHAD AT ZAYED INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Manchester City Football Club stars used to showcasing their skills at stadiums around the world recently turned Etihad’s new hub at Zayed International Airport into a make-shift football pitch for a stunning new video.
Wizz Air partners with InterLnkd to launch intelligent shopping platform
InterLnkd, the travel industry’s intelligent shopping mall partner, and Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest-growing airline, have today announced the launch of the carrier’s pioneering WIZZ SHOP&FLY e-commerce store, powered by InterLnkd.
British Airways touches down in Zayed International Airport to launch new daily route to Abu Dhabi
British Airways returned to Abu Dhabi this morning as it touched down at Zayed International Airport. Customers and crew received a warm welcome following a four-year pause of the route. British Airways will operate a daily flight from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi all year around, using Boeing 787-9 during summer 2024. The new route adds to our extensive global network and strengthens connections between UAE and UK – whether customers are travelling for leisure, business or to visit relatives and friends.