Airlines News
FlyDubai launches thrice-weekly flights to Sardinia
FlyDubai will operate direct flights to Cagliari, Sardinia’s regional capital, on three days a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays) from June 22 with return fares starting from AED2,600 ($708).
American Airlines AAdvantage Program Wins Best Elite Program for the 11th straight year
For the 11th consecutive year, the American Airlines AAdvantage® program was recognized as the Best Elite Program in the Americas during the 2023 Freddie Awards
FLYING KANGAROO TAKES OFF BETWEEN MELBOURNE AND EXMOUTH
Qantas has launched flights between Melbourne and Exmouth for the first time , with the new direct seasonal route cutting travel time by three hours for Victorians who previously connected through Perth.
Turkish Airlines Carried its One Billionth Passenger
Turkish Airlines, which distinguishes itself with its achievements in passenger numbers, carried its one billionth passenger from Istanbul Airport to Adıyaman Airport.
Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola celebrates world pilots’ day with Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated World Pilots’ Day with the release of a video featuring world-renowned football manager Pep Guardiola during his visit to its state-of-the-art flight training academy in Abu Dhabi.
Virgin Atlantic relaunches flights to Shanghai
The airline will resume daily services between London Heathrow and Shanghai, China from 1 May for both passenger and cargo operations
Emirates Celebrates World Pilots’ Day and Ongoing Pilot Recruitment Efforts
Around 40% of Emirates’ pilots have been with the airline for 10+ years The next online info session for recruitment will be held on 10 May
Emirates Launches State-of-the-Art City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District
Emirates Launches State-of-the-Art City Check-In and Travel Store in Dubai’s Financial District with World’s First Robotic Assistant
JAL becomes only airline in Japan with dual CEIV Pharma Certifications for pharmaceutical transport
Japan Airlines (JAL) is the only airline in Japan with both the largest temperature-controlled pharmaceutical warehouse and CEIV Pharma Certification.
Alaska Airlines launches partnership with STARLUX Airlines
Our newest global partner now flies between Los Angeles and Taipei with connections to 16 destinations across Asia; Mileage Plan members can earn miles on all STARLUX flights
AirAsia pushes contactless experience, limits counter check-in service facilities in Malaysia
AirAsia is continuing to encourage the usage of its contactless features, including self-check-in and e-boarding passes via airasia Superapp, as well as baggage drop-off at self-bag-drop machines.
Wizz Air invests £5 million in sustainable aviation fuel company, Firefly, to reduce CO2 emissions
First equity investment in biofuel company will allow Wizz Air to supply sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) to its UK operations from 2028