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Icelandair: Record Load Factor in November
In November 2024, Icelandair transported more than 300 thousand passengers, a 6.4% increase compared to November 2023. During the month, 34% of the passengers traveled to Iceland, 19% from Iceland, 41% via Iceland, and 6% within Iceland. Year-to-date, Icelandair has transported 4.3 million passengers, an 8% increase compared to last year.
Jet2.com celebrates two decades of award-winning flights from Manchester Airport
Jet2.com is celebrating 20 years of operating award-winning flights from Manchester Airport. Since its first flight took off to Budapest two decades ago, over 36 million happy holidaymakers have travelled with the award-winning airline from Manchester Airport, and now Jet2.com has marked the occasion with a special celebration.
Jet away to winter-inspired destinations around the world
December is the season of giving, so why not treat yourself to a winter trip to Vienna, Zurich, or Geneva, now for fewer Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan miles. Now through Dec. 31, 2024, we are offering these destinations and more for up to 50% savings on award redemption with us and our global partners with Global Getaways. Mileage Plan members can redeem miles at alaskaair.com for travel between Jan. 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, in economy and premium economy cabins.
SAS reduces onboard single-use plastics by 37 tons
As part of its ongoing commitment to more sustainable air travel, SAS will eliminate 37 tons of single-use plastics from its onboard operations each year by introducing innovative, plastic-free food packaging. This initiative, implemented on December 1, now applies to flights departing from Copenhagen, Oslo, Arlanda, and Gothenburg. By adopting these sustainable alternatives whenever single-use food packaging is required, SAS has taken a practical step toward reducing waste and supporting industry-wide efforts to lower environmental impact.
Norwegian Launches New Summer Routes to Copenhagen, Riga, and Ålesund
For the 2025 summer season, Norwegian is launching 17 new routes, including three from the UK. In total, next year’s summer program features an extensive network of 344 routes to 128 destinations. From the UK, the new routes include direct flights to Copenhagen, Riga, and Ålesund, complementing our existing connections across Europe. In addition to the UK, new routes are launching from Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland, and Latvia to exciting destinations across Europe.
Aer Lingus soars into Santa season with a new selection of festive food and films
Aer Lingus is getting the festive season off to a flying start as it invites customers to enjoy a delightful array of holiday-themed food and films onboard. Customers flying across the Atlantic with Aer Lingus will be able to enjoy a classic Christmas dinner as they fly on long-haul flights departing from Ireland and Manchester from December 8th. When it comes to onboard entertainment, the airline has over 50 festive favourites for customers to feast on.
flydubai receives GCAA CAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training and Organisation Certification
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has received the GCAA CAR 147 Approved Maintenance Training and Organisation certification, enabling it to run its in-house maintenance and engineering training and certification.
Air New Zealand brings holiday magic to the skies in new Christmas campaign
Nothing says ‘Christmas magic’ like reuniting with whānau and friends from around the world. But at Air New Zealand we know navigating time zones on your way home to Aotearoa means precious holiday days can be lost while in the sky.
Thailand Celebrates Saudia’s Inaugural Non-Stop Flights to Phuket
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) hosted airport ceremonies to mark Saudia’s inaugural non-stop flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to Phuket. These new direct routes reflect growing demand for travel between Thailand and Saudi Arabia, enhancing tourism, trade, and cultural exchanges.
Qantas extends global distribution agreement with Sabre
Sabre Corporation, a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, has extended its long-term distribution agreement with Qantas, Australia’s largest airline. This multi-year agreement reflects a continued commitment between Sabre and Qantas to deliver the widest breadth of content to travel agencies worldwide with the most flexible options, including comprehensive access to Qantas’ New Distribution Capability (NDC) content.
Avelo Airlines Enters December Holiday Travel Season As America’s Most Reliable Airline
Avelo Airlines announced today it is leading the industry in operational reliability heading into the busy December holiday travel season. Year-to-date, Avelo ranks #1 in on-time performance and is achieving the lowest flight cancellation rate in the U.S. airline industry. These results are provided by Anuvu, a leading third-party aviation data services company also utilized by The Wall Street Journal for the publication’s annual airline ranking. Anuvu’s complete industry results and rankings are available at AveloAir.com.
Alaska Airlines takes center stage as the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach Festivals
Get ready for a first class festival experience and an unforgettable journey to the desert skies next spring! Alaska Airlines is excited to be named the official airline of Coachella and Stagecoach with its first-ever partnership. Alaska Airlines is your ticket to good vibes with the most flights to Palm Springs*, one of the closest airports to Indio, California—home to both music festivals. Coachella returns on April 11-13 and 18-20 followed by the ultimate country music party at Stagecoach on April 25-27-– explore the recently announced lineups now!