Airlines News

QANTAS GROWS CODESHARE NETWORK WITH NEW DESTINATIONS ACROSS INDIA
Qantas is offering customers even more travel options across India as part of an expansion of its codeshare partnership with IndiGo.

Air Canada Named One of Canada’s Best Employers for 8th Consecutive Year
Air Canada has been named one of Canada’s Best Employers 2023 by Forbes for the eighth consecutive year, recognizing the airline’s commitment to providing excellent employment opportunities for employees in Canada.

Air France-KLM orders four A350Fs to modernise the fleet of Martinair
The Air France-KLM Group has placed a firm order for four A350Fs, the brand new Airbus widebody freighter, to be operated by Martinair Holland N.V., a Dutch cargo airline headquartered and based in Amsterdam Schiphol airport, and part of KLM Group.

Virgin Atlantic launches ‘sandscapes’ to transport holiday daydreamers
Virgin Atlantic has launched Sandscapes – an audio series of soothing stories and gentle sounds from the beach to inspire Brits to book their next tropical escape.

Aeroflot begins flights to Beijing Daxing International Airport
From 15 February, Aeroflot will begin operating flights to new Beijing Daxing International Airport. The frequency of regular services to China’s capital will increase to three per week.

Flybe has now ceased trading
Flybe has now ceased trading and all flights from and to the UK operated by Flybe have been cancelled and will not be rescheduled.

SAUDIA KICKS OFF 2023 BY INCREASING SEAT CAPACITY
SAUDIA Group, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, is continuing to implement its operational plan for 2023 by boosting its international presence and market share by increase its seating capacity by 40% on high-demand destinations.

Jetstar Asia CEO meets with Manila Airport and Department of Transportation
Jetstar Asia CEO, Barathan Pasupathi has met with the new Undersecretary for Aviation and Airports of the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Mr Roberto Cecilio Lim, and the General Manager of Manila Airports, Mr Cesar Chiong in Manila this week.

AerClub celebrates milestone of more than 2 million members
AerClub, the loyalty programme of Aer Lingus, is celebrating its two millionth member since the programme launched in 2016. Last year saw a surge in new members with over 500,000 joining the Aer Lingus’ loyalty programme

Lufthansa and Munich Airport Sign Letter of Intent to Strengthen Sustainable Partnership
Flughafen München GmbH (FMG) and Lufthansa are reaffirming and strengthening their successful strategic partnership. The two companies are now signing a letter of intent (LOI) to intensify and continue the sustainable development of Munich Airport.

Boom Supersonic Begins Construction on Overture Superfactory
Boom Supersonic, the company building the world’s fastest airliner, kicked off construction of its Overture Superfactory today in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Ethiopian Airlines Announces New Passenger Flight to Copenhagen, Denmark
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is set to launch a new passenger flight to Copenhagen, Denmark as of 22nd of May 2023. The new flight will be operated five times a week except on Tuesdays and Sundays.