Airlines News
ANA HD Unveils Revised Flight Schedule for Second Half of FY2023
ANA HOLDINGS INC. announced its revised flight schedule for the second half of fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). For international routes, ANA will introduce its third Airbus A380 aircraft the “FLYING HONU” in response to recovering passenger demand to Hawaii, and increase flights to China, introducing the new Haneda to Qingdao route as well as resume service from Haneda to Guangzhou.
Delta to expand China flight offerings for winter season
Beginning October 29, the airline will operate daily flights from SEA and three-times-weekly service from DTW to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Korean Air donates upcycled first aid kits made from uniforms
Korean Air recently created and donated 500 first aid pouches upcycled from used pilot and cabin crew uniforms to Seoul Gangseo Senior Welfare Center and Incheon Yongyu Elementary School. The first aid kits consisted of essential medicine funded by donations from the airline’s employees.
Air Canada and Hopper Partner to Offer Travellers More Freedom and Flexibility
Air Canada has announced a partnership with Hopper, giving the airline’s customers more freedom and flexibility to change their travel plans when booking on aircanada.com (Canadian edition). For a fee, travellers can now add Cancel for Any Reason to eligible non-refundable fare types booked on the Air Canada website, offering additional peace of mind.
Dohop empowers Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer connected journeys
Technology provider Dohop will empower Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer connected journeys to travellers through alternative interlining. With Dohop’s API-based solution, Norse customers flying to Bangkok can now access Thai Vietjet’s wide range of domestic destinations across Thailand, through a unified booking process. New collaboration enables Norse and Thai Vietjet to tap into new demand, expand their networks and increase revenue, without the constraints of traditional interline or codeshare agreements.
Monarch Airlines Is Reportedly Being Revived
Could the failed UK carrier really be taking to the skies again in the near future?
Ethiopian Airlines Partners with AAICEC to Establish International Convention Center in Addis Ababa
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the fastest-growing global airline brand and the continent’s largest airline, and Addis-Africa International Convention and Exhibition Centre (AAICEC), signed equity investment agreement to establish an international convention center in Addis Ababa that will host multiple business events.
Finnair CEO Topi Manner Announces Resignation to Join Elisa Corporation
Finnair’s CEO, Topi Manner, has given notice of his resignation from the company to join Elisa Corporation as their new CEO, starting at the latest on 1 March 2024. Until then, Manner continues as normal in his CEO role at Finnair.
Ryanair Launches Major Recruitment Drive for Cabin Crew in Dublin, Cork, and Shannon
Ryanair, Europe’s no. 1 airline, has announced a major recruitment drive for 150 Dublin, Cork and Shannon based cabin crew as customers continue to flock to Ryanair’s low fares and great service.
Peru Gets a New Direct Flight in Time for Christmas
The South American carrier LATAM Airlines will operate a brand-new, year-round service to Lima, Peru from Heathrow starting 2nd December. The direct, non-stop flight will operate five days a week making it the only airline to fly direct from the UK to Peru.
TAP Air Portugal voted Europe’s favourite airline for sixth consecutive year
Airline honoured at the ninth edition of the US Trazee Awards
QANTAS ADDS MORE THAN 250,000 INTERNATIONAL SEATS AS AIRCRAFT RETURN
Qantas today announced another increase to its international capacity ahead of additional aircraft returning to its fleet. Destinations with more capacity announced today include New York, Los Angeles, Johannesburg and Bali.