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Korean Air introduces Cargo SAF Program
Korean Air will launch a program to use sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for air cargo operations in cooperation with air cargo customers and forwarders.
EASYJET ANNOUNCES RELAUNCH OF ROUTE TO ALICANTE FROM LONDON SOUTHEND AIRPORT
Flights to Alicante will take off from 29th October 2023 and operate twice a week all year-round
QANTAS GROUP REMOVES EXPIRY DATE ON COVID CREDITS
The Qantas Group will remove the expiry date on COVID travel credits[1] that were due to run out at the end of this year. Following this decision, Qantas customers with COVID credits can request a cash refund[2], and Jetstar customers can use their COVID vouchers for flights, indefinitely.
STAR ALLIANCE LOS ANGELES LOUNGE NAMED NORTH AMERICA’S LEADING AIRPORT LOUNGE
Star Alliance’s Los Angeles airport lounge has won the title of North America’s Leading Airport Lounge for the fourth year running at the World Travel Awards 2023. The award was announced at the Caribbean & The Americas Gala Ceremony held on the picturesque island of Saint Lucia on August 26, 2023.
China Airlines Lowering Prepaid Excess Baggage Fees by Over 30%
In response to strong global travel demand, China Airlines has announced that excess baggage fees on international routes will be reduced by up to 22% for China Airlines/Mandarin Airlines. Travelers will also receive an additional 15% discount on prepaid excess baggage fees. The over 30% savings on checked baggage from the combined discounts means travelers will be able to have fun and shop to their heart’s content overseas.
Vamos Virgin! Flights to São Paulo are now on sale from 6 September
Virgin Atlantic’s first ever South American service will take to the skies from on 13 May 2024
Avelo Airlines Flies its First One Million Customers at its Los Angeles / Burbank Base
Just over two years after making history as America’s first new airline to take flight in more than a decade, Avelo Airlines has flown its one millionth Customer from L.A.‘s most convenient airport – Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR).
KLM Collaborates with Electric Flying Connection for Unique Electric Flight Experience
KLM Collaborates with Electric Flying Connection for Unique Electric Flight Experience
International Aviation Associations Urge Postponement of Controversial Schiphol Airport Flight Cuts
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airlines for America (A4A), European Business Aviation Association (EBAA), and European Regions Airline Association (ERA) warned that the proposed cuts to flight numbers at Schiphol airport must not proceed under the leadership of a caretaker government.
dnata Partners with Speedcargo to Revolutionize Etihad Cargo Services with AI-Powered Solutions
dnata, a leading global air and travel services provider, has partnered with logistics technology solutions provider Speedcargo to deliver cutting-edge cargo services to Etihad Cargo at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).
Emirates Achieves IATA Environmental Certifications, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainability
Emirates has reinforced its commitment to environmentally responsible practices by achieving IATA Environmental Assessment (IEnvA) Stage One and the IEnvA Illegal Wildlife Trade module certifications.
China Eastern Airlines opens direct flights between Shanghai and Istanbul
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new direct flight between Shanghai and Istanbul starting from September 28, 2023.