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ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND CHINA EASTERN AIRLINES ANNOUNCE LANDMARK JOINT VENTURE
Today, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and China Eastern Airlines, a top global airline, are proud to announce the signing of a Joint Venture (JV) to cement the strategic partnership between the two airlines¹.
Turkish Airlines launches ‘Tomorrow On-Board’ sustainability brand
Turkish Airlines has launched its sustainability brand ‘Tomorrow On-Board’ to coincide with World Environment Day, with a special event at the carrier’s hub, Istanbul Airport.
Finnair serves up new summer menu brimming with fresh flavours
Finnair has launched its summer menu, treating customers to new mouthwatering meals and light savoury snacks packed with fresh flavours. Customers flying on Finnair flights can tuck into a range of tasty dishes - available for purchase inflight - including vegetable bolognese pasta, vegetarian korma curry noodles and berry oatmeal. They can also enjoy salty snacks and sweet treats such as cashew nuts, blueberry muffins, salty liquorice and fruit candy.
15 years of flydubai
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of flydubai On the occasion of the 15th anniversary of flydubai, I would like to congratulate the team at flydubai on the success they have achieved since their inaugural flight to Beirut on 01 June 2009.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND ROYAL AIR MAROC AGREE MOU TO FURTHER RELATIONSHIP
Etihad Airways and Royal Air Maroc are set to work more closely together for the benefit of their customers after signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost commercial and operational ties.
Spirit Airlines Elevates the Guest Experience with New Enhanced Benefits
Spirit Airlines today announced exciting new benefits for Guests that add value and provide greater flexibility. Travelers can now take advantage of the airline’s first of many new milestones toward an enhanced Guest experience with more flexible policies
Turkish Airlines and KM Malta Airlines Launch Codeshare Partnership
Turkish Airlines, which flies to the more countries than any other airline in the world, and KM Malta Airlines, Malta’s flag carrier, have signed a code-sharing agreement to operate joint flights.
Start summer in style with Aer Lingus’ Manchester savings
Aer Lingus is starting summer in style with the launch of new flash savings on its transatlantic routes from Manchester. The latest campaign, aimed at customers based in the North of England, includes super summer savings on the airline’s long-haul routes from Manchester to Barbados, New York, and Orlando.
oneworld® alliance celebrates 25 years of excellence and outlines enhanced customer focus
As oneworld®, the premier global airline alliance, celebrates its 25th anniversary, oneworld’s Chairman, its member airline CEOs and the alliance’s new CEO praised oneworld’s incredible growth and increasing customer relevance at a press briefing this morning during the IATA AGM in Dubai.
Preparing for the A321XLR’s entry into service
The A321XLR’s ongoing certification and flight-test campaign is now in its final stages. As well as debriefing after the airlines’ recent route-proving flights, attention is also being focussed on ensuring that the first operators will have everything that they will need in terms of airworthiness compliance and operational support on day-one. This includes especially the technical documentation and the strategic spares and on-site expert support – to enable the airlines’ smooth operations with the longest-range Airbus Single-Aisle airliner.
Riyadh Air chooses Creative Director Ashi as its cabin crew fashion designer
Riyadh Air has selected world-renowned Saudi Arabian fashion designer Ashi to design and create the airline’s first-ever cabin crew fashion line. The partnership marks another groundbreaking milestone for the Kingdom’s new start-up airline, which is set to combine spectacular high fashion and outstanding design with functionality ahead of its maiden flight in 2025.
oneworld says “Bula” to Fiji Airways as its 15th full member airline
oneworld®, the world’s leading airline alliance, has announced that Fiji Airways is to become its 15th full member airline. Fiji Airways, the flag carrier of Fiji and the South Pacific, has been a valuable presence in the oneworld alliance for the past five years as a oneworld connect partner. During this time, the airline has developed cooperative links with all oneworld member airlines, paving its way to a more seamless integration as a full oneworld member. Fiji Airways’ transition to full membership will commence immediately and will be completed within the next 12 months.