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ETIHAD REPORTS MAY 2024 TRAFFIC STATISTICS
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has published its preliminary traffic statistics for May 2024. The airline carried 1.5 million guests and saw its passenger load factor average out at 84 per cent across the month.
Alaska Airlines adds British Airways flights to London at alaskaair.com
Alaska Airlines is expanding our long-standing partnership with British Airways, a founding member of the oneworld alliance, to now enable our guests to purchase convenient, nonstop flights to London directly at alaskaair.com. Guests can buy British Airways flights at alaskaair.com for a seamless travel experience between London Heathrow and Alaska’s gateway airports in Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego as well as Chicago and New York JFK.
Qatar Airways Announces Global Partnership with Global Champions Arabians Tour
Qatar Airways is thrilled to be named the ‘Global Airline Partner’ of the esteemed Global Champions Arabians Tour 2024. This partnership marks a significant milestone in promoting the prestigious Arabian horse culture and excellence in equestrian sports globally.
British Airways customers invited to travel to London City Airport by boat
British Airways has teamed up with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to offer a scenic journey to the airport with 25% off tickets and a complimentary drink on the Thames. Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is London’s River Bus service, stopping at 24 piers across the capital between Putney Pier in the west and Barking Riverside in the east.
RwandAir Cargo Expands its Network to Dubai and Djibouti
RwandAir Cargo is launching new services to Dubai and Djibouti, both operated by its dedicated freighter B737-8SF. The expansion is part of the airline’s mission to connect Africa and the world.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND EGYPTAIR SIGN MOU TO DEEPEN RELATIONSHIP
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Egyptair have signalled their intent to strengthen their partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to enhance commercial and operational ties to provide travellers with wider choices, higher quality services and increased value.*
Emirates ramps up preparations for a seamless Hajj-centric experience
This Hajj season, Emirates is geared up to serve the large volume of pilgrims making their way from the airline’s global network through Dubai, to Jeddah and Medina to perform the once in a lifetime Muslim pilgrimage. Emirates has been working hard throughout every travel touchpoint of the journey to ensure comfortable experience, both in the air and on the ground for pilgrims heading to Makkah for this significant trip
British Airsleighs: New Lapland flights launching this winter
British Airways has added Lapland to its list, and checked it twice, as it prepares to launch new flights to Santa Claus’s home region this winter. Departing from London Gatwick, new twice-weekly flights will launch on 3 December 2024 and fly customers to Ivalo, which is home to Finland’s most northerly airport.
Virgin Atlantic celebrates Ruby Anniversary
It’s our party and we fly how we want to! Virgin Atlantic celebrates Ruby Anniversary
Ethiopian Airlines Group partners with Loyyal and Finfare Connect
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s leading airline, and one of the fastest-growing global airline brands, has appointed innovative tech loyalty partner Loyyal to its Access Point flagship solution as a rewards management system within its loyalty offering.
Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s Newest Airline with a Digital-First Vision
CellPoint Digital, the leading provider of payment solutions to the airline industry and a global pioneer of Payment Orchestration, today announced a new partnership with Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline. CellPoint Digital will equip the carrier with innovative payment technology to fuel its digital-first business strategy as it prepares to launch commercial operations in 2025.
Vietnam Airlines Becomes the First Vietnamese Carrier to Join IATA Co2 Connect
Vietnam Airlines, the national carrier of Vietnam, has officially joined the CO2 Connect project, developed by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), to measure CO2 emissions.