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Qatar Airways Equips 30th Boeing 777 with Starlink
Qatar Airways, the largest global airline to offer Starlink’s high-speed internet on board, has achieved a new milestone with the installation of Starlink on its 30th aircraft, equipping over 50 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet. This achievement comes four months after the airline launched the world’s first Boeing 777 Starlink-enabled flight and two months after surpassing its initial 2024 target of 12 installations by upgrading 15 aircraft with Starlink connectivity.
British Airways’ new-look Seattle lounge becomes the latest to open its doors
British Airways’ Seattle lounge has opened its doors following an extensive refurbishment, becoming the latest to offer an improved pre-flight customer experience. It joins Singapore, Washington, Lagos and London Gatwick, which have all been given a new look and feel over the last nine months, following lounge refreshes in Edinburgh, London Heathrow Terminal 5B and Heathrow Terminal 3 in 2023.
Emirates and Garuda Indonesia expand partnership
Emirates and Garuda Indonesia today have unlocked a world of new opportunities for frequent flyer members with the launch of a joint loyalty programme offering. Emirates Skywards and GarudaMiles members can now earn and redeem Miles while travelling across a combined network of more than 200 destinations. The two carriers launched a codeshare agreement in 2022 and have since expanded their partnership to offer loyalty programme members more destinations, more Miles, and more rewards.
Virgin Atlantic to expand codeshare with WestJet providing greater connectivity
Virgin Atlantic and WestJet are delighted to announce an expanded codeshare agreement, strengthening vital business, leisure, and visiting friends-and-family connections between Canada and the UK and key connecting regions including India. The partnership will provide seamless connectivity for customers travelling between the UK and Canada with enhanced customer benefits for connecting passengers.
British Airways Holidays launches 2025 Travel Trends Report
British Airways Holidays unveils its 2025 Travel Trends Report, identifying the most searched for holiday destinations, as well as how travellers are choosing to curate their holidays in new and exciting ways, with social media driving booking patterns and customers now forming “Trip Collectives”. The report’s 2025 ‘Hotlist’, showcasing the January Sale’s most searched for destinations, confirms a key prediction from last year’s Travel Trends Report, with Malta moving from the ‘Rising Stars’ category to now being one of the most searched for holiday destinations. Meanwhile, Koh Samui has seen a 38% rise in interest compared to last year, a trend that will undoubtably grow, with the return of a popular TV show launching this week.
Emirates and UAE Team Emirates XRG partner up to deliver inspiring coaching clinic for cyclists
World-class riders at UAE Team Emirates XRG, the world’s number one ranked team on the UCI World Tour and Emirates partnered up to offer Al Nasr Sports Club’s youth cyclists a unique coaching session, helping breed interest, support young talent and encourage commitment to the growing sport of cycling.
Enjoy seamless travel, UEFA Champions League final match tickets, and hotel accommodation
Qatar Airways, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, is turning football fans’ dreams into a reality with the launch of exclusive travel packages for the world’s most prestigious club competition match, the UEFA Champions League final 2025. As the Official Airline Partner of the UEFA Champions League, the award-winning airline is proud to announce a limited opportunity for fans to secure complete travel packages which include flights, hotel accommodation and match tickets to the final, taking place in Munich on 31 May 2025.
Rack up rewards this Ramadan with Emirates Skywards
In the spirit of giving this month, Emirates Skywards will be offering its more than 2.3 million UAE based members more ways to earn Miles with Skywards Everyday and Skywards Miles Mall. Starting from today until 31 March – members can shop, dine, and enjoy leisure time this Ramadan, while racking up Miles and a chance to take home a share of 4 million Skywards Miles. Tap, earn, and win with Skywards Everyday
Jet2CityBreaks launches fly-drive packages to Iceland
Jet2CityBreaks has launched fly-drive packages to the south and west of Iceland for the first time, meaning customers can enjoy all the benefits of a package holiday with car hire included for the duration of the trip too. The launch of the new fly-drive packages from the UK’s leading operator of European city breaks gives holidaymakers the freedom to plan their own adventure, discover Iceland at their own pace and stay in rural locations.
SAS calls for policy action to unlock e-SAF potential in Europe
SAS, as a leading member of Project SkyPower (https://project-skypower.org/), joins 75 leading aviation and energy stakeholders in calling for urgent policy support to accelerate the development of e-SAF (Electric Sustainable Aviation Fuel) in the EU. In a newly signed open letter from Project SkyPower, 75 organisations highlight the transformative potential of e-SAF to enhance energy resilience, strengthen Europe’s industrial base, and support aviation’s future climate goals.
Delta’s 2025 Medallion Year is here—show off your status with new bag tags
The 2025 Medallion Year kicked off Feb. 1, 2025 and runs through Jan. 31, 2026 – bringing with it opportunities for SkyMiles Medallion Members to maximize their Status. From customizable new bag tags to exclusive rewards and experiences, Delta’s loyalty program continues to deliver value to Members.
Etihad announces highest-ever profit of £371 million in 2024
Etihad Airways has announced its results for the full year 2024, recording strong performance across all key metrics with a £371 million profit after tax driven by £4.5 billion passenger revenue and £909 million cargo revenue