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SWISS to serve culinary creations from the Kempinski Palace Engelberg aloft
SWISS is taking its premium travellers on a gastronomic trip to Canton Obwalden in Central Switzerland for this year’s winter chapter of its ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ inflight food and beverage programme.
American Airlines debuts record schedule for Cancun
American Airlines is ready to help customers escape winter weather with more flights than any other U.S. carrier to the white sand beaches, impressive archaeological sites and vibrant culture of Cancun, Mexico (CUN). With 40 peak-day flights this winter, American provides plenty of options for customers to take in all that Cancun and the Riviera Maya has to offer this winter.
Virgin Atlantic amplifies it’s premium collection experience with it’s first lifestyle collection
Virgin Atlantic, the airline known for its stylish design, has today launched its first-ever lifestyle collection, featuring a range of fashionable clothing and vegan leather travel essentials, designed to elevate every point of the customer journey.
Cathay Pacific Marks 35 Years of Cadet Pilot Training and Graduates First Integrated Programme
Cathay Pacific celebrated the 35th anniversary of its Cadet Pilot Training Programme, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing young aviation professionals. The event also marked the graduation of the first group of cadet pilots from its integrated programme in collaboration with Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and AeroGuard Flight Training Center.
ETIHAD AIRWAYS AWARDED GLOBAL DESIGN AIRLINE OF THE YEAR 2023
Etihad Airways has been crowned ‘Design Airline of the Year 2023’, the top honour in the annual DesignAir Awards. The UAE’s national airline also received DesignAir’s ‘Most Improved Airline Brand’. The awards follow in quick succession from the global edition of the World Travel Awards 2023 on Friday 1 December, where Etihad celebrated a hat-trick with Best Customer Experience, Best Economy Class and Best First Class Lounge.
Fiji Airways partners with JetBlue
Fiji Airways, Fiji’s National Airline is proud to announce a new interline partnership with JetBlue based out of the United States.
Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines Expand Cooperation on Air Cargo Transportation
On 29 November, at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, under the witness of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and Vice President of Türkiye Cevdet Yılmaz, Vietnam Airlines and Turkish Airlines signed an agreement to further foster cooperation in the field of air cargo transportation.
Cathay Pacific Redeems 50% of Hong Kong Government’s Preference Shares, Aims to Complete Buyback by
Cathay Pacific Group has achieved a significant milestone in its recovery plan by repurchasing 50% of the HK$19.5 billion preference shares issued to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government in 2020 as part of the company’s recapitalization efforts during the pandemic. The airline plans to repurchase the remaining 50% by July 2024, contingent on market conditions and business performance.
AirAsia Honors Late Sabah Tourism Icon Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks with Special Tribute Livery
AirAsia, a prominent airline, has unveiled a special tribute livery dedicated to the late Datuk Irene Benggon Charuruks, a beloved Sabah tourism figure and former General Manager of the Sabah Tourism Board. Datuk Irene played a pivotal role in shaping and promoting Sabah’s tourism sector and had been a strong supporter of AirAsia since its inception 22 years ago.
Gate Gourmet serves up Christmas cheer with its airline partners
Virgin Atlantic dishes up special Christmas treats for the holiday season with turkey meals and a choice of two festive desserts Air Canada will serve traditional Christmas dinners, while LATAM Airlines offers meals infused with holiday spices
ETIHAD AND TAP AIR PORTUGAL CODESHARE OPENS UP EXCITING NEW DESTINATIONS
National carriers of UAE and Portugal team up to offer more destinations and greater choice Networks of both airlines complement each other unleashing seamless travel to destinations across North and South America, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East
Air New Zealand is chasing the Christmas spirit in latest video
High-flying action meets festive fun in Air New Zealand’s new Christmas campaign, The Great Christmas Chase, where one flight attendant takes the airline’s famous manaaki to new heights – all in the name of Christmas spirit.