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interCaribbean Launches Flights Between San Juan and Anguilla
interCaribbean Airways announces the launch of new non-stop flights connecting San Juan, Puerto Rico (SJU) and Anguilla (AXA). Starting Thursday, April 14, 2025, this new route will strengthen connectivity between Puerto Rico and the Northern Caribbean, offering travelers a convenient option for reaching the luxurious destination of Anguilla.
EVA Air Leads the Way With Launch of Fourth-Generation Premium Economy Class Seats
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, unveiled its fourth-generation Premium Economy Class seats with an industry-leading seat pitch of 42 inches. It was presented today during the “Focus on Evolution: Taking Off with Heart” launch event at Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corporation’s No. 4 Hangar. Presided over by EVA Air President Clay Sun, the event showcased the airline’s latest seat design.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS UNVEILS BOLD NEW DIGITAL EXPERIENCE
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, announces the roll out of its new and elevated digital experience across etihad.com and the mobile app. The new digital experience offers a modern and inviting platform to book travel and gain inspiration for upcoming journeys. The website navigation is re-engineered as a standout left-side menu allowing users to move seamlessly and efficiently through the site; while the bold colour of ‘midnight dune’ from Etihad’s newly integrated colour palette, gives an enticing first impression.
Korean Air to launch flights to Kobe, Japan
Korean Air will commence twice-daily flights between Seoul Incheon and Kobe from April 18, becoming the first Korean flag carrier to operate this route. The morning flight will depart from Seoul Incheon at 8:25 am, arriving at Kobe at 10:00 am, with the return flight departing from Kobe at 11:00 am and arriving at Seoul Incheon at 1:00 pm. The afternoon service will depart from Seoul Incheon at 3:50 pm, reaching Kobe at 5:30 pm, while the return flight will leave Kobe at 6:30 pm and arrive at Seoul Incheon at 8:40 pm. The flight time is approximately two hours.
RYANAIR CALLS FOR NATS CEO TO RESIGN
Ryanair, UK’s No.1 airline, recently called for NATS CEO, Martin Rolfe, to step aside as thousands of passengers travelling to/from London Stansted Airport on Saturday (15 Feb) suffered unnecessary delays of up to 2hrs due to NATS ATC staff shortages.
NEW ERA FOR REGIONAL TRAVEL IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA WITH LARGER QANTASLINK AIRCRAFT TAKING OFF
Regional South Australian travellers will benefit from more seats and improved reliability as Qantas today upgrades all regional routes from Adelaide to the larger QantasLink Q400 turboprop aircraft. The introduction of the larger Q400 aircraft into Port Lincoln, Whyalla, Mount Gambier and Kangaroo Island has been made possible by the airline’s significant investment in 14 additional Q400s for its regional fleet to better connect regional Australia. Once the transition is complete, Qantas will have three Q400s based in South Australia.
Etihad Airways announces sensational Sochi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is thrilled to announce the launch of flights to Sochi, the gateway to the north-east coast of the Black Sea. The route debuts this summer, providing guests with nonstop access to the Krasnodar Krai region, home to stunning summer beaches and lush mountains, as well as winter skiing and snowboarding in the nearby Caucasus Mountains, made famous by the 2014 Winter Olympics.
flynas Sustainability Performance in 2024
The performance of flynas, the leading low-cost airline in the world and the best LCC in the Middle East, in sustainability for the year 2024 showed progress on its three tracks: Decarbonization, adopting initiatives with sustainable impact on society, the economy and the environment, and digital transformation. As a result, operation efficiency increased, and carbon emissions decreased to 625,152 tons, equivalent to planting 25 million trees, within 48 months until the end of 2024. flynas also participated in launching the first voluntary carbon credit trading platform and in the third auction of high-quality carbon credits. Moreover, the leading LCC launched several initiatives to provide a more inclusive travel experience for different segments of society, including people with disabilities, which aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals defined by the United Nations.
Calling all future aircraft engineers!
Aer Lingus is searching for its next class of Aircraft Engineer Apprentices, encouraging applicants with a strong technical and mechanical interest to submit their application before the closing date on 28th February. The four-year programme, run in conjunction with SOLAS—the State’s further education and training agency based in Shannon, Technological University Dublin, and the South East Technological University offers budding engineers hands-on experience while working towards becoming fully qualified Aircraft Engineers.
Award-winning Lufthansa Allegris cabin now bookable for further destinations
From now on, travelers can book flights with Lufthansa Allegris to additional destinations and select special Allegris seats. From March 30, the new long-haul cabin will also be available from Munich to San Diego and New York-Newark (from mid-April) and continuously from the beginning of August also to Charlotte. The connection to Bengaluru will continue to be offered. Guests who have already reserved a seat on these flights can look forward to a free upgrade to a comfortable Allegris seat. Initially, passengers can experience the new First Class with its unique suites on flights to San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego, Shanghai and Bengaluru.
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch a Passenger Service to Hyderabad, India
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest airline in Africa and one of the fastest-growing airline brands in the world, is pleased to announce the launch of a new thrice-weekly passenger service to Hyderabad, India, starting from June 16, 2025. This new route exemplifies Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing connectivity between Africa and Asia, providing passengers with convenient travel options.
Emirates celebrates 25 years of connecting Bahrain to the world
This year marks 25 years of Emirates’ steadfast service to the Kingdom of Bahrain. Over the years, the airline has been progressively developing its services, fostering vital trade relationships and offering travellers from the Kingdom seamless access to a vast global network spanning more than 140 destinations.