Airlines News
Icelandair orders 13 Airbus A321XLR, becoming a new Airbus customer
Icelandair, the main Icelandic airline based in Keflavik, has placed a firm order for 13 Airbus A321XLR. The order makes Icelandair a new Airbus customer. The airline is also planning to lease four A321LRs.
Delta, LATAM expand network with new Bogota-Orlando service
This week, LATAM Airlines Colombia began its nonstop daily operation between Bogotá and Orlando, Florida, as part of the commercial agreement with Delta Air Lines.
RYANAIR CELEBRATES 15-YEAR BASE ANNIVERSARY AND 33M PASSENGERS AT EDINBURGH AIRPORT
Ryanair, Edinburgh’s No. 1 airline, this week celebrated the 15-year anniversary of its base and 33 millionth passenger at Edinburgh Airport. Ryanair first began operating to/from Edinburgh Airport in 2001 with its first flight from Dublin.
China Airlines Code Sharing with ITA Airways to Expand Italian Network
China Airlines has announced its partnership with ITA Airways for the code-sharing of flight CI075/076 on the Taipei-Rome route. The codesharing agreement will also be expanded to cover other destinations within Italy to promote the development of both markets by streamlining travel between Taiwan and Italy.
Emirates Celebrates World Chocolate Day
Celebrating World Chocolate Day on 7 July, Emirates is sharing that more than 40 million pieces of gourmet chocolate are served onboard each year, to passengers in all classes.
‘Nana Pam’ Soars as Britain’s Oldest Cabin Crew Member at 73 with easyJet
easyJet is celebrating the birthday of their oldest employee, cabin crew member, Pam Pam has flown over 4,500 flights for the airline, serving 800k passengers, over a career spanning 20 years
Qatar Airways Group Reports Record Revenues
The Group reports another year of strong profits amid network expansion, strong demand, and a robust performance across all divisions after a momentous year as Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
IATA Statement on Schiphol Airport Capacity Cuts
We are disappointed by the decision of the Dutch Appeal Court to overturn a court decision which found the Dutch Government’s experimental regulation to reduce capacity at Schiphol in violation of its obligations under the Balanced Approach.
Successful Conclusion to IATA Wings of Change Americas 2023 in Mexico City
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully hosted the 13th edition of Wings of Change Americas (WOCA 2023), bringing this keynote aviation conference to Mexico for the first time.
IATA Releases Industry Net Zero Tracking Methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
easyJet Announces Eight New Winter Routes for UK Customers
easyJet has put eight new routes on sale today to Egypt, Finland, France and Switzerland
Emirates celebrates the launch of Premium Economy in Singapore
Emirates yesterday celebrated the launch of its Premium Economy offering in Singapore, with a tour of one of its enhanced four-class A380 aircraft.