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BRITISH AIRWAYS CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF CONNECTING BRITAIN WITH JAPAN
British Airways’ predecessor, BOAC, became the first British airline to operate passenger flights between the UK and Japan in 1948 To celebrate this milestone anniversary, British Airways is launching its latest business class seat, reintroducing its First cabin, and offering menus inspired by traditional dishes previously served on this route for customers to enjoy
Emirates marks one of its busiest summers ever
Carried over 14 million passengers across six continents, with average seat loads of over 80% Forward booking trends indicate unabated demand for international travel to, and via, Dubai Dubai’s appeal remains strong with airline carrying two million customers during summer months to its home and hub
BermudAir Launches as Bermuda’s Boutique Airline
Tickets on Sale Now for Flights Between Bermuda and Boston, Massachusetts; Fort Lauderdale, Florida; and Westchester County, New York
Boom Supersonic Advances Flight Preparations for XB-1
Key milestones completed as world’s first independently developed supersonic jet progresses towards first flight
Spirit Airlines Celebrates 15 Years of Serving Colombia with Anniversary Fares & Free Spirit® Promo
The largest U.S.-based, ultra-low-cost carrier in Colombia delivers affordable, nonstop flights to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO)
Northern Jet Unveils Fusion of SpeedBird and Northern Jet Management, Redefining Luxury Air Travel
The merger of two distinguished private jet charter enterprises, SpeedBird, headquartered in Orlando, and Northern Jet Management, based in Grand Rapids, has culminated in a formidable partnership of industry leaders.
Cebu Pacific Launches New Destination: Fly to Da Nang, Vietnam
Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, is launching its newest destination—Da Nang, Vietnam—with its signature Piso Sale.
ANA HD Unveils Revised Flight Schedule for Second Half of FY2023
ANA HOLDINGS INC. announced its revised flight schedule for the second half of fiscal year 2023 (FY2023). For international routes, ANA will introduce its third Airbus A380 aircraft the “FLYING HONU” in response to recovering passenger demand to Hawaii, and increase flights to China, introducing the new Haneda to Qingdao route as well as resume service from Haneda to Guangzhou.
Delta to expand China flight offerings for winter season
Beginning October 29, the airline will operate daily flights from SEA and three-times-weekly service from DTW to Shanghai-Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Korean Air donates upcycled first aid kits made from uniforms
Korean Air recently created and donated 500 first aid pouches upcycled from used pilot and cabin crew uniforms to Seoul Gangseo Senior Welfare Center and Incheon Yongyu Elementary School. The first aid kits consisted of essential medicine funded by donations from the airline’s employees.
Air Canada and Hopper Partner to Offer Travellers More Freedom and Flexibility
Air Canada has announced a partnership with Hopper, giving the airline’s customers more freedom and flexibility to change their travel plans when booking on aircanada.com (Canadian edition). For a fee, travellers can now add Cancel for Any Reason to eligible non-refundable fare types booked on the Air Canada website, offering additional peace of mind.
Dohop empowers Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer connected journeys
Technology provider Dohop will empower Norse Atlantic Airways and Thai Vietjet to offer connected journeys to travellers through alternative interlining. With Dohop’s API-based solution, Norse customers flying to Bangkok can now access Thai Vietjet’s wide range of domestic destinations across Thailand, through a unified booking process. New collaboration enables Norse and Thai Vietjet to tap into new demand, expand their networks and increase revenue, without the constraints of traditional interline or codeshare agreements.