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Emirates inaugurates Bangkok World Store, redefining retail experience in Southeast Asia
Emirates has officially opened its Emirates World Store in Bangkok today — a premium, lounge-style space that brings together personalised travel services, branded merchandise, and immersive experiences of Emirates’ signature products. The new store reflects the airline’s long-term commitment to Thailand and the region’s growing premium travel market. The opening ceremony was officiated by Adnan Kazim, Emirates’ Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer, in the presence of His Excellency Obaid bin Taresh Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand and Mr Sorawong Thienthong, Minister of Tourism and Sports of Thailand as well as Emirates’ senior management, trade and media guests.
Contour Airlines Announces Strategic Partnership with Spirit Airlines
Contour Airlines announced today a strategic partnership with Spirit Airlines that will increase connectivity to the national air transportation system and bring affordable travel options to underserved communities across the country. As the second largest carrier in the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Essential Air Service (EAS) program, Contour currently serves 22 EAS cities throughout the continental United States. Spirit Airlines is committed to delivering the best value in the sky by offering an enhanced travel experience with flexible, affordable options.
Air to Jet Fuel: United Announces Investment in Power-to-Liquid Fuels Company Twelve
United today announced an investment in Twelve, an innovative low carbon fuels company that uses a process similar to photosynthesis to transform CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) using renewable energy. This investment by the United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund follows Twelve’s $83 million Series C funding round and project financing for its first SAF production facility, AirPlant™ One, located in Moses Lake, Washington. The facility is expected to begin production this year and plans to produce 50,000 gallons of SAF annually.
Sabre expands NDC reach with Air France and KLM
Sabre Corporation, a leading global travel technology company, today activated Air France’s and KLM’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) content in its travel marketplace. Sabre-connected agencies can now access extra options, exclusive promotions, and better fares thanks to continuous pricing, for both of Air France and KLM, helping them stay competitive in an evolving travel retail landscape.
Wheels Up Launches New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Program, Setting a New Industry Standard
Wheels Up Experience Inc., a global leader in private aviation, today announced the launch of its new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) program. Now, Wheels Up charter customers who opt into this initiative are able to seamlessly book a private jet or group charter flight and contribute towards decarbonizing aviation by supporting SAF.
Avelo Airlines Announces New Seating Options -Introducing Stretch and Stretch+
Avelo Airlines announced today the launch of Stretch and Stretch+, two new seating upgrade options to provide Customers with more personal space and a more comfortable travel experience. Customers who purchase Stretch+ will be seated in a row where the middle seat is left intentionally unoccupied. Avelo also offers Standard seating and Stretch seating, offering extra legroom. The Stretch and Stretch+ options will be available for an additional fee on all Avelo flights beginning September 3, 2025. Customers can purchase these upgrade options now at AveloAir.com for travel on or after that date.
CINEMA TAKES OFF AGAIN WITH TAP AIR PORTUGAL
TAP Air Portugal has launched the second edition of Altitude Film Fest, its on board film festival, to celebrate international cinema at 30,000 feet. This unique festival offers emerging filmmakers from around the world the chance to create movie magic for airline passengers by submitting their fiction or documentary films. A committee appointed by TAP will review the submissions, before handing over to a judging panel of independent film industry professionals to choose 10 finalists. The finalists will be notified by 28 July 2025.
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Air Canada Significantly Expands its Schedule to Latin America this Winter with Four New Destination
Air Canada has announced its new winter sun schedule for 2025, reflecting its largest network expansion to Latin America to date, with 16% more seats versus last winter. Highlights of the carrier’s exciting new schedule for the Winter 2025/26 season include the new destinations of Rio de Janeiro, Cartagena, Guatemala City, and Guadalajara – previously unserved by the global carrier. These new destinations come as the airline adds a total of 13 new routes to its network, strengthening its position on the global stage.
TPConnects and Qantas report tenfold increase in NDC bookings
TPConnects Technologies, a leading IATA-certified global travel aggregator, today announced a tenfold increase in Qantas NDC (New Distribution Capability) bookings via its Iris platform in just six months – a clear signal of the growing demand for modern airline retailing solutions among travel sellers.
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ new Jerez and Pula programmes take flight for Summer 25!
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have waved off their first flights on their brand-new routes to Jerez and Pula, marking the launch of two new destinations for Summer 25. The busy flights signal the start of the companies offering flights to Jerez for Summer 25, opening up holidays to the stunning Costa de la Luz region, as well as the new route to Pula, creating a gateway to the beautiful Istrian Coast.
Delta supports marine conservation efforts in Chile
Delta Air Lines is partnering with the Patagonia Azul Foundation to protect and restore some of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. This collaboration focuses on empowering local communities in southern Chile by providing advanced technology and specialized training to enhance marine conservation efforts. The Patagonia Azul Foundation is a Chilean non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of the Chilean Patagonian Sea, founded with the support of Sylvia Earle, renowned oceanographer and advocate for marine protection through her NGO Mission Blue.
ATOBA, easyJet, and World Fuel sign a Memorandum of Understanding to develop long term supply of SAF
easyJet and ATOBA Energy (ATOBA), in partnership with World Fuel Services (World Fuel) have announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding for the development of long-term supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for easyJet’s operations in Europe and the UK. The agreement supports the airline’s decarbonisation strategy and is expected to unlock the SAF value chain through the combination of ATOBA’s SAF aggregation, enabling management of pricing and supply volatility risk for airlines and will be further enhanced by World Fuel’s global jet fuel logistics, blending, storage and distribution infrastructure.