Airlines News
QANTAS PREPARES TO FAREWELL BOEING 717; WELCOMES MORE NEW AIRCRAFT
Qantas will mark the end of an era with the departure of one of its Boeing 717 jets, the first of its type to be registered and flown in Australia. The departing 717 (registration VH-NXI) holds a special place in the Qantas Group’s modern history, having operated Jetstar’s first flight between Melbourne and Launceston on the day the airline started flying in May 2004.
Lufthansa Group reaches agreement on the acquisition of 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways
Deutsche Lufthansa AG have reached an agreement with the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Ministero dell’Economia e delle Finanze, MEF) to acquire a minority stake in the Italian national carrier ITA Airways (Italia Trasporto Aereo S.p.A.). Lufthansa will obtain a 41 percent stake in ITA for EUR 325m through a capital increase.
Ethiopian Airlines Wins Best Overall in Africa Award at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading aviation group, is pleased to announce that it has been crowned as the winner of Best Overall in Africa award at the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards
SWISS appoints Martin Knuchel as its new Head of Cabin Crew
Martin Knuchel has been appointed as SWISS’s new Head of Cabin Crew. Knuchel, who presently serves as Head of Crisis, Emergency & Business Continuity Management for the Lufthansa Group Airlines, will assume his new duties on 1 July 2023.
Qatar Airways Privilege Club Launches New Card Linked Offers
Privilege Club members can now link their Visa and Mastercard credit cards to their membership accounts and shop at a wide range of retail and lifestyle partners
WTTC Calls for Urgent Action on Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has called on governments around the world to “get serious” on incentivizing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) production and set ambitious targets to produce adequate quantities.
Fly Emirates to Dubai and enjoy a complimentary night’s stay in a luxury 4 or 5 star hotel
Travellers planning their summer getaway to Dubai can enjoy a complimentary stay at the iconic 25hours Hotel One Central or Novotel World Trade Centre
BRITISH AIRWAYS BEGINS BRAND-NEW UNIFORM ROLL OUT STARTING WITH MORE THAN 5,000 COLLEAGUES
British Airways has begun the roll out of its first uniform for 20 years, starting with its colleagues working in its operational ground teams across the world
Air Canada Unveils its Most Comprehensive Winter Sun Schedule to Popular Vacation Destinations
Air Canada has announced the strategic expansion of its winter sun network that includes four new routes from Toronto and Montreal to Monterrey* and Los Cabos* in Mexico and, La Romana and Fort-de-France in the Caribbean.
‘Cruzing onboard Emirates’ - Emirates announces a new brand ambassador, Penelope Cruz
‘I’m thrilled to partner with Emirates after years of traveling with them on some of the most special trips in my life.’ Penelope Cruz
Malaysia’s SKS Airways selects Embraer’s E195-E2 to drive growth
E195-E2s to be based at Subang Airport, Kuala Lumpur’s city airport Aircraft will be leased from Azorra The E-Jets are a city airport specialist – offering outstanding short runway performance, comfort, and the lowest emissions, noise, and fuel burn
ITA Airways takes delivery of its first A330neo
ITA Airways, Italy’s national carrier, has taken delivery of its first A330-900, on lease from Air Lease Corporation (ALC) (NYSE: AL), during a ceremony held in Toulouse.