Airlines News

Air Canada Receives Recognition for Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity
Air Canada has been honored with two awards at the Employment Equity Achievement Awards, presented by Federal Minister of Labour and Seniors, The Honourable Seamus O’Regan. The airline was recognized for its exceptional commitment to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Air Canada received the “Outstanding Commitment to Employment Equity” award for its holistic CARE approach, focusing on community outreach, accountability, representation, engagement, and belonging.

Malaysia Airlines Launches Year-End Sale with Attractive Fares for Domestic and International Travel
Malaysia Airlines has announced its Year-End Sale, offering travelers attractive ticket prices for planning holidays until the new year. The sale, which runs from November 28 to December 11, 2023, includes fares starting from RM79 for domestic destinations and RM229 for international destinations. Travelers can explore ASEAN countries with fares like RM229 from Kuching to Singapore, RM249 from Kuala Lumpur to Kertajati, and RM299 to Ho Chi Minh City.

Emirates Celebrates UAE National Day with In-Flight Treats, Cultural Entertainment, and Merchandise
Emirates is marking the 52nd UAE National Day on December 2nd with special celebrations onboard its flights and in its lounges. Passengers departing from Dubai will receive Emirati-inspired sweet treats, and the aircraft interior will be illuminated with the colors of the UAE flag. In First and Business Class, customers can enjoy traditional Emirati dishes and a variety of desserts.

AirAsia Expands Services Between Malaysia and China/India in Response to Visa-Free Entry
AirAsia has announced a significant increase in flights between Malaysia and China/India, totaling 230 weekly flights starting in the first quarter of 2024, with a capacity of up to 5.2 million seats per year. This expansion is in response to the Malaysian government’s decision to offer 30-day visa-free entry for travelers from China and India to Malaysia, effective from December 1, 2023.

Turkish Airlines to launch wholly-owned subsidiary AJet in 2024
Turkish Airlines has launched its new wholly-owned subsidiary, AJet, which will start operating to the UK from the end of March 2024.

WIZZ AIR CELEBRATES 30 MILLION PASSENGERS AT WARSAW CHOPIN AIRPORT
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline, is delighted to announce a significant achievement as it celebrates the 30 millionth Wizz Air passenger at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport. This remarkable milestone underscores the airline’s commitment to connecting travelers and fostering economic growth in the Polish capital.

‘Meant to Be Together’: New Delta and LATAM Airlines campaign
Delta and LATAM Airlines have unveiled a marketing campaign that is bringing to life the partnership’s superior customer benefits and route network for air travelers throughout the Americas.

RYANAIR BUILDS ON BIGGEST EVER WINTER SCHEDULE AT CORNWALL
Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 airline, has announced that it has added London-Stansted to its biggest ever winter schedule to/from Cornwall. This exciting new winter route will operate twice weekly from Sun, 17th Dec, building on the airlines current winter 23/24 route offering of Alicante, Dublin, Faro, and Malaga.

EASYJET BECOMES EUROPE’S FIRST LOW-COST TO OFFER BAG COLLECTION, DELIVERY, AND DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE
easyJet is offering new luggage collection, delivery, and door-to-door services in collaboration with Airportr

QANTAS ROLLS OUT NEW TRAVEL MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE FOR AUSTRALIAN BUSINESSES
Qantas has launched a one-stop travel management tool that will allow almost half a million small and medium sized Australian businesses to streamline and manage their travel requirements.

Etihad is proud to host the CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence 2023 in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is proud to host the CAPA World Aviation Summit and Awards for Excellence 2023 in Abu Dhabi. This event, renowned for gathering the most influential figures in the aviation industry, takes place on 28-29 November 2023 at the Conrad Abu Dhabi Etihad Towers Hotel.

South African Airways (SAA) will suspend service to Malawi Effective November 30th
South African Airways (SAA) will suspend service to Malawi (Lilongwe and Blantyre), due to the recent economic challenges in Malawi.