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Turkish Airlines is entering into a new era with its New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKC
Turkish Airlines is entering into a new era of distribution technologies with the launch of their New Distribution Capability (NDC) platform, TKCONNECT. Starting from 1 October 2024, TKCONNECT will provide a tailored marketplace, offering differentiated products and benefits, alongside empowering travel agents with exclusive content and services.
Discover Denver with Aer Lingus as inaugural flight takes off
Aer Lingus’ inaugural service direct to Denver, Colorado, took to the skies at 3:30pm yesterday from Dublin Airport, as the Irish airline continues to expand its transatlantic offering. This new route marks the airline’s largest ever North American network, offering British customers access to even more US cities with the added benefit of US Pre-Clearance in Dublin.
Etihad Airways 20th anniversary art exhibition: Unveiling the UAE – Past, Present and Future
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has unveiled a unique art collection at Zayed International Airport. The exhibition is the result of a collaboration launched to celebrate Etihad’s 20th anniversary and brings together 20 renowned artists who created physical and digital art, to commemorate two decades of aviation excellence.
Emirates returns to Nigeria from 1 October
Emirates will resume services to Nigeria from 1 October 2024, operating a daily service between Lagos and Dubai, and offering customers more choice and connectivity from Nigeria’s largest city to, and through, Dubai.
Singapore Airlines Announces Senior Management Promotion
The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group is pleased to announce the promotion of Mr Leslie Thng to Executive Vice President, effective 1 July 2024. Mr Thng, 50, remains the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Scoot, SIA’s low-cost carrier subsidiary. He will continue to report to SIA CEO Mr Goh Choon Phong, as well as the Board of Budget Aviation Holdings, Scoot’s holding company.
CHOICE HOTELS AND AIR FRANCE-KLM UNVEIL NEW SEAMLESS POINTS-TO-MILES EXCHANGE
Choice Hotels has launched a rewards exchange agreement with Air France-KLM, enabling Choice Privileges® members to convert their points into Flying Blue Miles
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES INTRODUCES DAILY NONSTOP SERVICE BETWEEN ORLANDO AND NASSAU
Southwest Airlines recently announced the launch of its new Orlando – Nassau route. Daily nonstop flights will connect Central Florida’s metropolitan hub with The Bahamas’ capital city at the height of the summer months. The Orlando – Nassau flights will operate from 4 June to 4 August, with departures from Orlando and arrivals in Nassau.
TAP launches mega promotion to travel from September to March
TAP’s UK customers can enjoy great travel deals for flights from September to March, thanks to a fantastic new mega price promotion with offers that are not to be missed.
Emirates Group announces 2023-24 results
The Emirates Group today released its 2023-24 Annual Report, hitting new record profit, revenue, and cash balance levels. Both Emirates and dnata saw significant profit and revenue increases in 2023-24, as the Group expanded its operations around the world to meet strong customer demand for its high-quality products and services.
Emirates returns to Edinburgh with a daily A350 service
Emirates has announced it will resume flight operations to Edinburgh starting from 4 November 2024. The highly anticipated return to the Scottish capital will complement the airline’s current A380 daily flight to Glasgow and offer customers 14 weekly flights to/from the country. The Dubai to Edinburgh route will be served utilising the Emirates A350-900 aircraft in a three-class configuration, with 32 lie-flat seats in Business Class, 21 seats in Premium Economy and 259 seats in Economy Class.
BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES CUSTOMER ACCESS ADVISORY PANEL
British Airways has held the first meeting of its new Customer Access Advisory Panel, aimed at engaging with members of the community to improve the end-to-end experience for its customers with accessibility requirements. The airline is committed to delivering a seamless experience for everyone and is dedicated to ensuring that its accessibility offering meets the diverse needs of its customers.
Jamaica to partner with Emirates Airline as one of the Caribbean Hubs for the Middle East
Following fruitful discussions with Senior Executives of Emirates Airline, Minister of Tourism, Hon Edmund Bartlett says plans are underway to include Jamaica as one of the hubs for the airline in the Caribbean. Emirates Airline, based in Dubai, is one of the world’s fastest growing airlines that connects its customers to a network of over 150 destinations.