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Aer Lingus takes flight with new summer menu and expanded in-flight entertainment
Business Class customers can savour a curated selection of new Irish-inspired dishes, coupled with Aer Lingus’ renowned warm hospitality. Aer Lingus has also boosted its in-flight entertainment library by more than a third
British Airways Expands Speedbird Pilot Academy Initiative Amidst Overwhelming Response
British Airways announces the launch of the second year of its fully funded Speedbird Pilot Academy cadet scheme, following an unprecedented response to its inaugural intake. With over 20,000 applications received for just 100 places in its first year, the initiative forms part of the airline’s £7 billion investment to democratize the path to a career as a commercial airline pilot.
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Aer Lingus adds extra transatlantic flights from Manchester to Orlando
Aer Lingus has added extra flights to its Winter 2024 schedule from Manchester, as the transatlantic airline continues to expand in the North of England.
Delta Sky Club levels up in Miami with major lounge expansion
Last week, Delta Sky Club raised the curtain on its newly expanded Miami lounge. With the addition of nearly 4,000 square feet and 100-plus seats to the Club—a capacity increase of more than 50%— the Club now stands at just over 12,000 total square feet, ready to welcome around 300 guests.
RYANAIR ANNOUNCES 3 NEW ROUTES AND 1 NEW AIRCRAFT IN LIVERPOOL
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has officially launched its summer ‘24 schedule for Liverpool with 32 routes, including 3 exciting new routes to sunny hotspots Corfu, Lanzarote and Paphos. To support this 11% Liverpool traffic growth, Ryanair will base 1 new B737 aircraft for Summer ‘24 (additional $100m investment) bringing Ryanair’s total Liverpool-based fleet to 5 aircraft and creating over 30 new high paid jobs for pilots and cabin crew.
Ground-breaking airport hydrogen trial
A ground-breaking airside hydrogen refuelling trial, led by easyJet and supported by several cross-industry partners, has been successfully completed at Bristol Airport – the first airport trial of its kind at a major UK airport.
BA - first UK airline to introduce two next-generation real-time weather apps
British Airways will become the first UK airline to roll out two next-generation weather apps, to provide pilots and the airline’s flight planning teams access to real-time weather data, allowing them to better plan and mitigate the impact of weather on any intended flight route, in the moment.
Equinox Charter announces Rough Guides collaboration
Specialist aircraft charter organisation Equinox Charter has announced a unique collaboration with global travel authority, Rough Guides. Renowned for their straight-talking and user-friendly travel insights, Rough Guides will now offer bespoke travel companions for passengers booking chartered flights through Equinox.
For the First Time Ever, the Four Seasons Private Jet is Available for Charter Bookings
What does it look like when you take your nearest and dearest to the skies in a custom-designed private jet that happens to be fully serviced by the world’s leading luxury hospitality company? Available for private charter bookings for a limited time only, the Four Seasons Private Jet Experience becomes the ultimate adventure where guests set the itinerary.
ITA Airways Launches Direct Route Connecting Chicago and Rome
The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) collaborated with ITA Airways and the Consul General of Italy in Chicago to celebrate the inauguration of ITA Airways’ new nonstop flight service from O’Hare International Airport to Rome-Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino International Airport.
WestJet Airlines Launch New Direct Route, London to St. Johns, Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada
Change your Instagram feed to a new destination : Unleash your inner Viking, grab your Iceberg spotting binoculars and be prepared to be ‘Screeched In’. Canadian Airline WestJet will be launching a new London Gatwick to St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador flight 3 times a week from May 1st through to October, 2024.
Qatar Airways Expands African Network with New Route to Kinshasa, DRC
Qatar Airways has announced the expansion of its network to include Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), in a strategic move to enhance connectivity within Africa and beyond. Commencing from June 1, 2024, the airline will increase frequencies to Luanda, Angola, while introducing a new route to Kinshasa.