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Finnair voted the Best Airline in Northern Europe for 14th consecutive year
Finnair has been voted as the Best Airline in Northern Europe at the World Airline Awards by Skytrax 2024 - for the 14th consecutive year. The Finnish flag carrier was also named Best Cabin Crew in Northern Europe, and awarded Cleanest Airline in Europe, which measures the standard and quality of aircraft cleanliness.
IndiGo enhances connectivity to the Middle East
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, has announced the launch of additional daily, nonstop flights between Mumbai and Jeddah, effective August 15, 2024. This strategic expansion caters to the growing demand for travel between India and the Middle East. The addition of these daily flights reflects IndiGo’s commitment to strengthening its international presence and connecting key destinations across its extensive network.
Korean Air will increase capacity by resuming and adding services to China
Korean Air will increase capacity by resuming and adding services to China, and increasing frequencies on select routes to Japan to meet rising demand.
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks put Iceland programme on sale from all 12 UK airport bases - Winter 25/6
Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have announced details of their once-in-a-lifetime trips to Iceland for Winter 25/26, revealing a programme that offers customers and independent travel agents an unrivalled choice of departure points, including flights and city breaks from new UK airport bases Bournemouth and Liverpool John Lennon.
JetBlue Gives Blue Basic a Boost with Complimentary Carry-On Bag Starting September 6
JetBlue announced it is elevating the value of its Blue Basic fare by including a free carry-on bag for customers flying beginning September 6, 2024, regardless of purchase date. Previously, customers who wished to bring a carry-on bag would need to purchase one of JetBlue’s other fare options or purchase an Even More Space seat.
Norwegian releases flight tickets for spring 2025
With the summer holidays just around the corner, travel plans for next year may seem far in the future, but today Norwegian is opening for tickets from the basic program which means that tickets for trips in the spring and early summer are open for booking. This initial launch includes tickets on 234 routes to 99 destinations from 30 March to 1 June 2025. More departures and destinations for the summer 2025 will be released later.
Jetstar Asia launches direct international flights between Broome and Singapore
Jetstar Asia’s (3K) first flight from Singapore to Broome, Western Australia took off earlier this week, as the low-cost carrier launched seasonal flights to one of Australia’s most stunning and unique destinations.
SAUDIA WINS THE WORLD’S MOST IMPROVED AIRLINE AT THE 2024 SKYTRAX WORLD AIRLINE AWARDS
Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, was named ‘The World’s Most Improved Airline’ and ranked number one for the Best Economy Class Airline Catering at the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards.
flydubai launches flights to two destinations in Pakistan
The Dubai-based carrier adds two destinations to its network in Pakistan with the launch of its daily services to Islamabad and Lahore from 01 July 2024
SKYTRAX Ranks EVA Air in Top Ten Airlines in the World
EVA Air, Taiwan’s leading independent airline, has ranked in the world’s top ten airlines by SKYTRAX, an airline and airport review and ranking site, which unveiled its “2024 Global Airline Awards” at the Fairmont Windsor Park on Monday, 24 June, 2024.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS CELEBRATES LAUNCH OF DIRECT FLIGHTS TO BALI
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, touched down for the first time in Denpasar, Bali, on Wednesday, marking the launch of regular services between Abu Dhabi and the paradise island destination.
Delta One to feature Italian luxury brand Missoni
Missoni will design the airline’s Delta One amenity kits and deliver customized elements to the new Delta One Lounge at New York-JFK.