Airlines News
Saudi Airlines allows bookings for flights to and from Doha
Saudi Airlines has begun providing bookings and sales of frequent flights linking the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with sister State of Qatar during the 2022 FIFA World Cup through a page on its website that guests are looking forward to.
Hamad International Airport expansion to be opened October 2022
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive H.E. Akbar Al Baker confirmed the official opening of the expansion of Hamad International Airport (HIA) in October 2022. As per the report, H.E. Mr. Al Baker has announced the opening of the expansion during the Global Tourism Forum in Brussels on 6 September 2022.
Airbus partners with Hiratagakuen to test future eVTOL flight routes
Airbus is partnering with Japanese helicopter operator Hiratagakuen to develop advanced air mobility services in the Kansai region and beyond. This is a key addition to the company’s strong regional footprint and growing international network to pioneer the future of mobility.
New $300 million Emirates in-flight entertainment to include built-in WiFi, QLED display
Emirates has selected the new Thales’ AVANT Up system for its incoming fleet of Airbus A350 aircraft, scheduled for delivery in 2024.
New Saudi Airline RIA seeks Etihad’s Tony Douglas as CEO
Saudi Arabia’s new global airline RIA has approached Etihad’s Tony Douglas to be its new CEO. Industry sources say Douglas – who has been in charge of Etihad since January 2018 – is RIA’s “top choice”. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) which is pumping $30bn into the new airline, is believed to be confident of securing Douglas to head up the new operation.
Middle East carriers post world’s second-highest growth in July traffic
The Middle East air travel market emerged as one of the strongest performers this summer, with passenger traffic in July nearly tripling last year’s numbers, according to the latest data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia celebrate new strategic partnership
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have commenced a new strategic partnership overnight spanning 49 markets across Australia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Royal Brunei wins Asia’s Leading Cabin Crew award
Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) emerged as the winner for Asia’s Leading Cabin Crew 2022 as announced at the World Travel Awards (WTA) – Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on Wednesday (Sept 7).
AirAsia named Asia’s leading low-cost airline for seventh year in a row
AirAsia has been named Asia’s leading low-cost airline for the seventh year in a row, at the 29th World Travel Awards 2022. In a statement on Thursday (Sept 8), the carrier said it was also recognised as Asia’s leading low-cost airline cabin crew for the sixth consecutive year at the same event.
Vietravel Airlines Named Asia’s Leading New Airline at the World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2022
Vietnamese Vietravel Airlines has been accoladed with Asia’s Leading New Airline award at the recent World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony 2022 held in Vietnam on September 7.
Fiji Airways applauds Fijian Government with its decision to remove pre-booked Rapid Antigen Test
We welcome the announcement from the Fijian Government to remove the requirement of a pre-booked Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) for travellers visiting Fiji from 5 September onwards.
World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2022 winners announced in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
The finest travel brands in Asia and Oceania have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Vietnam. The elite of the travel industry assembled for the World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia & Oceania Gala Ceremony 2022 in Ho Chi Minh City to find out who amongst them had been crowned best of the best.