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Emirates debuts stylish new uniform for its elite Premium & VIP Passenger Services team

Emirates debuts stylish new uniform for its elite Premium & VIP Passenger Services team

22 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

Emirates has officially debuted a new uniform designed for its Premium & VIP Passenger Services team, who are responsible for the seamless transfer of Premium & VIP personnel through Dubai International Airport (DXB). The new uniform has echoes of the iconic Emirates cabin crew look, however, exclusively represents Emirates’ elite unit that caters to high profile customers.

Finnair expands British Airways codeshare to target more UK customers

Finnair expands British Airways codeshare to target more UK customers

21 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

Finnair has expanded its codeshare with oneworld alliance member, British Airways, as the Finnish airline continues to expand its reach in the UK and targets new customers in the Channel Islands and Gibraltar. The expanded agreement will see Finnair add its code to an additional seven of British Airways’ domestic routes, enabling customers to benefit from increased connectivity when travelling to Finland and beyond.

VIETJET FOUNDER MEETS STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN THE U.S.

VIETJET FOUNDER MEETS STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN THE U.S.

18 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

From 9 to 11 January 2025, Vietjet’s senior leadership team visited the United States to meet strategic partners from around the world as part of the “Friends of Vietnam Summit” held at Palm Beach, Florida. The delegation arrived in Miami on Vietjet’s inaugural flight to the United States. The flight, named “Hello America!” and operated by a wide-body aircraft, marks a significant milestone for Vietjet and underscores its commitment to strategic cooperation with the U.S.

Emirates welcomes Arsenal to its Travel Store in London

Emirates welcomes Arsenal to its Travel Store in London

15 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

Arsenal first team men’s players, Declan Rice, Riccardo Calafiori, and Jurrien Timber were treated to a tour of the ‘Emirates World’ Travel Store in London. From checking out Arsenal jerseys and other merchandise, to using the smart technology including the ‘selfie mirror’ to snap pictures against scenic backdrops, the players also enjoyed the First-Class private suite, the airline’s full-sized A380 Onboard Lounge and Premium Economy seating on display.

EVA Air Ranks Seventh in Airline Ratings’ World’s Safest Airlines 2025

EVA Air Ranks Seventh in Airline Ratings’ World’s Safest Airlines 2025

14 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has ranked seventh among AirlineRatings.com’s “Top 25 Safest Full-Service Airlines for 2025”. This marks the airline’s twelfth consecutive year of earning a place among the website’s global ratings for the safest airlines worldwide. The website’s comprehensive safety-rating factors include audits from aviation’s governing and industry bodies, government reviews, the airline’s crash and serious incident record, profitability, industry-leading safety initiatives, and fleet age.

easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft in a world first

easyJet trials new paint that lowers the weight and fuel burn of the aircraft in a world first

13 January 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

easyJet has become the first airline in the world to trial a new state-of-the-art lower-weight paint, which will enable the operator to make further savings on fuel. easyJet and its partner Mankiewicz Aviation Coatings have developed a new system that reduces the amount of paint previously needed to create the iconic easyJet livery colours. The innovative solution has already been applied to 38 aircraft and will be rolled out gradually to easyJet’s entire fleet, with the airline due to complete the transition by 2030.

STARLUX orders five more A350F freighters

STARLUX orders five more A350F freighters

13 January 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

STARLUX Airlines of Taiwan has placed a firm order with Airbus for five more A350F freighters. This doubles an initial order from the airline last year for five of the all-new cargo aircraft. The A350F fleet will be operated by STARLUX Cargo on some of the world’s busiest freight routes.

American joins Blue Lightning Initiative to continue fight against human trafficking

American joins Blue Lightning Initiative to continue fight against human trafficking

During National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, American Airlines announced it is expanding its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by becoming a member of the Blue Lightning Initiative (BLI). This effort focuses on training airline and aviation personnel, ensuring they have the tools to better identify potential traffickers and victims.

Emirates unveils new Real Madrid Livery on its Boeing 777

Emirates unveils new Real Madrid Livery on its Boeing 777

12 January 2025 Press Release Airline News

Emirates, the Official Main Partner of Real Madrid, has unveiled a special livery on one of its Boeing 777 aircraft. The aircraft touched down in Madrid, flying the club’s first team players on a specially chartered flight to Jeddah ahead of the Spanish Super Cup tournament taking place from 8 to 12 January.

Emirates set to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™

Emirates set to become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™

11 January 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Emirates has launched an inspiring journey to officially become the world’s first Autism Certified Airline™, inviting customers with autism and sensory sensitivities to experience Emirates’ seamless services and personalised hospitality, making travel more accessible for all. The inaugural designation is set to be formally awarded by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) in the coming months, when more than 30,000 Emirates cabin crew and ground staff will have completed the initial training. Emirates also plans to roll out new standards and services that will improve the on ground and inflight travel experience for both customers on the autism spectrum and their families and companions, to be announced later in the year.