Airlines News
JAL Group Unveils 2024 Summer Schedule with Exciting Updates for Passengers
The JAL Group has announced its summer schedule for international and domestic routes for the fiscal year 2024. Notable highlights include the launch of daily flights on the Haneda-Doha route from March 31, 2024, along with a Discount Mile Campaign to commemorate the new route.
ETIHAD AND AIR SERBIA LAUNCH NEW CODESHARE TO EXPAND CONNECTIVITY IN EUROPE
Etihad Airways and Air Serbia have entered into a strategic bilateral codeshare, aimed at enhancing connectivity for customers of both airlines across a range of destinations.
Iberia and Iberia Express Lead Europe in Punctuality for 2023
Iberia and Iberia Express have been recognized as the most punctual airlines in Europe in 2023, with Iberia Express claiming the top spot with 84.58% of its flights arriving on time, making it the fifth most punctual low-cost airline globally.
BRITISH AIRWAYS’ NEW ROUTES 2024
British Airways has announced the launch of various long-haul and short-haul routes from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, and Edinburgh for 2024. In addition, the national flag carrier is returning to London Stansted for the first time since the pandemic as it continues to increase the choice available to its customers globally.
Air Arabia launches services to Athens
Air Arabia has launched its newest route connecting Sharjah with Athens, the capital of Greece
RwandAir Commits to Safety Leadership Charter by Joining IATA’s Safety Initiative
RwandAir, one of Africa’s prominent airlines, has officially joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Safety Leadership Charter, becoming the second African airline to do so after Ethiopian Airlines. The IATA Safety Leadership Charter focuses on strengthening organizational safety culture, aligning with IATA’s Collaborative Aviation Safety Improvement Program (CASIP) under the “Focus Africa” initiative.
United Unveils New Summer Flights to Top Outdoor North American Destinations
United adds eight new routes this summer to cities in Alaska and Canada - including the only nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Anchorage, AK
Aer Lingus Offers Exclusive Pay Day Deals on Flights to Europe and North America
Aer Lingus has introduced a special pay day offer allowing travelers to enjoy discounts on return flights. Until midnight on January 30, 2024, passengers can avail of €20 off return flights from Ireland to destinations in the UK and Europe, with additional savings of €100 off return flights to North America and €200 off business class.
Ryanair Announces New Routes and Expansion Plans at Tirana Airport
Ryanair Group CEO Michael O’Leary and Tirana Airport Operations Director Piervittorio Farabbi unveiled plans for Tirana International Airport’s development and the introduction of new Ryanair routes at a joint press conference. The airline is set to launch several new destinations this summer, including Bari, Birmingham, Bristol, Marseille, Vienna, and Budapest, in addition to existing routes, bringing the total to 22 destinations.
Blue Islands Considers Direct Flights Between Jersey, Luxembourg, and Guernsey
Blue Islands is actively engaging with the Channel Islands business community to gauge interest and demand for direct flights between Jersey and Luxembourg, with potential connections to and from Guernsey. Following a recent trial of a direct service to the Isle of Man, the airline is currently evaluating the trial’s results and gathering feedback from users to determine the long-term feasibility of such a service.
Qantas Unveils Engaging New Safety Video Featuring Global Destinations
Qantas is set to launch an innovative onboard safety video in 2024, replacing the previous Qantas Centenary-themed video that has been in use since 2020. This new video takes passengers on a captivating journey through key safety information using footage from unique destinations across the globe.
Emirates Expands Premium Economy Service between Melbourne and Dubai
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, has announced the introduction of an additional Premium Economy service on its Melbourne to Dubai route, starting from February 1, 2024. This comes after the successful launch of the Premium Economy cabin on daily services in April 2023.