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Qatar Airways Group, Announces Intention to Acquire 25 per cent Minority Stake in Virgin Australia
The existing partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways will be strengthened with today’s announcement that Qatar Airways Group intends to acquire a minority 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital (subject to FIRB approval). Qatar Airways is one of the world’s largest airlines and earlier this year was awarded the world’s best airline by Skytrax for the eighth time.
Riyadh welcomes first refurbished Emirates Boeing 777
Riyadh has become Emirates’ first GCC destination to welcome the refurbished Emirates Boeing 777, offering passengers the all-new Business Class cabin and highly acclaimed Premium Economy seats. The newly refurbished aircraft will operate on the EK 819/820 daily service which departs Dubai at 0710hrs, with a scheduled arrival in Riyadh for 0805hrs. The return flight departs from the Kingdom’s capital at 0940hrs and reaches Dubai at 1235hrs.
United Expands Economy Cabin Wine Offerings with Debut of New Rosé
United today unveiled its new domestic economy cabin wine list that expands the choices for customers, including a new rosé option and a brut bubbles wine available exclusively onboard United flights. Starting October 1, passengers can enjoy high-quality canned wines from women-owned brands Just Enough Wines and Maker Wine.
EXPLORE THE WORLD WITH COOLER WINTER DEALS FROM ETIHAD AIRWAYS
Etihad Airways is welcoming winter with special deals on flights to Europe’s most breathtaking destinations. From 28 September to 4 October, guests can book the special fares for travel between 1 October 2024 and 22 March 2025. Guests can escape the gloomy British and Irish weather by flying east to a host of exotic destinations in the Middle East, India and Asia. Economy flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi, Delhi, Manila, and Osaka start from €599, €419, €819 and €839 respectively.
BRITISH AIRWAYS TO BECOME THE LARGEST PURCHASER OF CARBON REMOVALS IN THE UK
British Airways has signed a deal to purchase more than £9 million worth of innovative carbon removals credits in the United Kingdom and overseas as part of a six-year agreement. The deal is part of an ambitious drive to accelerate the airline’s climate change efforts between now and 2030. One ground-breaking scheme in Scotland will see CO2 emissions captured from whisky distilleries and repurposed into building materials. Another, spread across multiple locations in the UK, uses an enhanced rock weathering technique to lock away carbon for thousands of years. The airline will also purchase carbon removals credits from two companies specialising in high-durability reforestation projects, increasing the amount of forested land in Scotland and Wales.
Wego Enhances Travel Options Through New Partnership with Malaysia Airlines
Wego, the number one travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has joined forces with Malaysia Airlines, the national carrier of Malaysia. This collaboration enables Wego users to seamlessly book Malaysia Airlines flights directly through Wego’s platform.
Upgraded Points Reveals the Top Airlines Most Likely to Bump You
Upgraded Points’ latest study has undercovered the frequency of involuntary denied boardings across major U.S. airlines, highlighting the carriers most likely to bump passengers in 2024.
Hawaiian Airlines Now Offering Fast and Free Starlink Wi-Fi Across Entire Airbus Fleet
Hawaiian Airlines has announced it is now offering Starlink’s high-speed, low-latency Wi-Fi free of charge to guests onboard all Airbus-operated flights between the islands and the continental U.S, Asia and Oceania. Hawaiian, which became the first major U.S. carrier to debut Starlink in February on its Airbus A321neo aircraft, has now completed Starlink installation across its 24 A330 fleet.
oneworld names new VP of Membership and streamlines leadership structure
The oneworld® alliance announced today the appointment of Loren Neuenschwander in the new role of Vice President, Membership. A seasoned aviation leader with more than thirty years’ of international aviation experience, Neuenschwander spent 28 years with Delta Air Lines and joins the alliance most recently from the Boston Consulting Group.
Can airlines continue reaping record baggage fee revenues?
The recent annual CarTrawler report showed record income for airlines generated through baggage fees worth $33.3 billion. But is a growing reliance on bag fees a risky strategy for airlines and those who live off their commissions? Recently members of the European Union parliament called for the abolition of hand luggage fees and a similar motion is under consideration in the UK, whilst pressure on ‘junk fees’ has mounted in the US too. With such calls in many markets around the world perhaps the airline industry should be looking at pushing different types of ancillaries that can add value for travellers, whilst still generating revenues for the industry.
Grand Horizons: Introducing a New Around-the-World Four Seasons Private Jet Experience Taking Flight
Leading luxury hospitality company Four Seasons is once again setting the standard in experiential travel with the introduction of a new itinerary, Grand Horizons, as part of the 2026 Four Seasons Private Jet Experience lineup. Also debuting in 2026 is a new version of popular itinerary World of Adventures, designed to meet the needs of busy travellers who want to experience more in less time.
Avelo Airlines Extends West Coast Flight Schedule Through April to 14 Popular Destinations
Avelo Airlines announced today it is extending its Western United States flight schedule. Avelo Customers can now book spring break travel to 14 popular West Coast destinations through April 29, 2025. Travel-inspiring one-way fares start at $57*. Travelers can make reservations at AveloAir.com.