Airlines News
TAP’S SECOND QUARTER SHOWS STRONG OPERATIONAL AND FINANCIAL RECOVERY
Recovery of TAP’s activity continued during the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22) with revenues, passenger numbers and departures more than doubling compared to the second quarter of 2021 (2Q21) Revenues reached 99% of its pre-crisis level (second quarter 2019) Load Factor at 80%, equivalent to 96% of 2019 pre-crisis levels
Middle East to face airline pilot shortages within next two years
In its latest update on pilot shortages in the aviation sector, global management consultancy Oliver Wyman has found that, as air travel continues to recover this year, the demand for airline pilots will outstrip supply in most regions globally between 2022 and 2024, with the Middle East feeling the effects first.
Etihad Airways boosts flights to New York-JFK this winter
Etihad Airways will be making travel to the United States more convenient this winter by increasing flights to New York. From 15 November, Etihad will add four weekly flights on the Abu Dhabi – New York route, providing a total of 11 weekly nonstop services to John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
QATAR AIRWAYS BECOMES THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER OF THE GLOBAL IRONMAN AND IRONMAN 70.3 SERIES
Qatar Airways and IRONMAN have entered a long-term global partnership, making Qatar Airways the Official Airline Partner of the Global IRONMAN® Series and IRONMAN® 70.3® Series through the 2025 season.
Pegasus Airlines appoints Ahmet Bağdat as Director of Marketing and E-commerce
Ahmet Bağdat, who’s been serving as Group Head of Digital Channel Management and Growth Marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2017, has been appointed as Director of Marketing and E-commerce.
Thai AirAsia Expands to Japan in Anticipation of Southeast Asia Tourism Rebound
Thai AirAsia is betting that the easing of travel restrictions in Japan and Thailand will translate to strong pent-up demand for flights between the two countries. The airline, along with many others, is adding new routes in the market as the Asian travel recovery picks up.
British Airways cuts close to 2 million seats this winter
After cancelling tens of thousands of Heathrow flights during the summer season – mainly due to a lack of resources – British Airways is cancelling thousands more during the winter.
Cebu Pacific to Increase Flights to South Korea
Travellers from the Philippines will now be able to fly with Cebu Pacific to South Korea any day of the week, as the airlines plan to operate a daily service from September 9.
Manchester regains direct China air link
A direct air link between Manchester and China is due to be restored today (Monday) for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Scandinavian Airlines Suspends 1,700 Flights Due to Pilot Strike
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has decided to cancel 1,700 flights scheduled for the next months due to a pilot strike.
QANTAS REACHES OUT TO CUSTOMERS WITH A FORMAL APOLOGY
Qantas is reaching out to millions of its customers to formally apologise for recent operational challenges and thank them for their patience as the national carrier works to get back to its best after COVID.
Wizz Air suspends relaunch of Russia-UAE flights as criticism mounts
European budget carrier Wizz Air has suspended plans to resume flights from the Russian capital of Moscow to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, amid mounting criticism over the relaunch decision this month.