Airlines News
IATA warns Caribbean about price of travel
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) warned Caribbean destinations on Wednesday that they are “running the risk of pricing themselves out of the global travel and tourism market, where passengers have more choice than ever before”.
United and Emirates Expand Market Presence Through New Agreement
United and Emirates announced a historic commercial agreement today that will enhance each airline’s network and give their customers easier access to hundreds of destinations within the United States and around the world*.
Lufthansa Group and OMV sign MoU
The Lufthansa Group and the global energy and chemicals group OMV have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the supply of more than 800,000 tons of SAF for the years 2023 to 2030.
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi marks its one millionth passenger
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s first low-cost carrier, today marks a major milestone as it celebrates its first millionth passenger at Abu Dhabi International Airport since it launched its operation in July 2020
Flydubai becomes first UAE carrier to operate Dubai-Namangan route
Dubai-based carrier flydubai has announced the launch of twice-weekly flights to Namangan in Uzbekistan starting September 24. It will therefore become the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights from Dubai to the Uzbekistan’s third-largest city of Namangan.
LATAM removes 75 per cent of all single-use plastics on board
LATAM has removed 75 per cent of all single-use plastics on board. The initiative is part of the group’s commitment to eliminate all single-use plastics in its operation by 2023.
Condor Airlines Expands Presence in North America
Condor Airlines has announced that it will serve four markets this fall/winter with non-stop flights to Frankfurt from New York (JFK), Toronto (YYZ), Seattle (SEA) and Los Angeles (LAX), which is a new addition to the fall/winter schedule.
Jetblue nonstop flights to Guadeloupe (PTP) from New York (JFK) are set to resume on November 5
Jetblue nonstop flights to Guadeloupe (PTP) from New York (JFK) are set to resume on November 5. Guadeloupe Islands afficionados can already book their tickets online through the NY based carrier’s website. JetBlue will operate three times a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
Zurich Airport announces return of The Zauberpark
The Zauberpark at Zurich Airport is returning with its second edition. This year, too, a varied music and children’s program with artists such as Bastian Baker, Stress and Andrew Bond. Twelve new light art installations surround the circular path in the airport park. Presenting partner of the Zauberpark is Zürcher Kantonalbank.
Shannon Airport welcomes inaugural Vueling service to Paris
There was plenty of ‘Bonjour’ and ‘Bon Voyage’ as Shannon Airport staff welcomed the start of a brand-new service to Paris Orly with a new carrier, Vueling. The twice weekly service to Paris Orly Airport will operate on Mondays and Fridays from today.
Lufthansa Or Air France-KLM Eyed For Tap Air Portugal Sale
The Portuguese government is looking to fast-track the privatization of TAP Air Portugal, with Lufthansa or Air France-KLM the frontrunners to take over. Portugal’s flag carrier is set to go private two years after it was nationalized
KICC, Nairobi to host WTA Africa & Indian Ocean Ceremony 2022
World Travel Awards (WTA) will host its Africa & Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2022 at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi, Kenya. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from Africa and the Indian Ocean will attend the red-carpet gala reception in the Kenyan capital on 15 October 2022.