Airlines News
Lufthansa pilot strike averted after agreement reached
A second strike by Lufthansa pilots was averted at the last minute when the airline and union came to an agreement over future pilot pay. The Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) union on Monday announced a second strike would start today and run for 24 hours for passenger pilots and 48 hours for cargo pilots.
Turkish Airlines hikes UAE-Istanbul flight frequencies
Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of the country, plans to increase flight frequencies to Istanbul from Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah, reinforcing connectivity in response to growing customer demand.
Tourism industry expects a busier than normal fall season
2022 is shaping to be a good year for Hawaiʻi tourism. So far, nearly 5.5 million people have visited the islands this year, spending $11.2 billion. While there were 13% fewer visitors compared to the first seven months of 2019, spending rose nearly 6%.
JetBlue Vacations’ Insider Experience Program Expands to Nassau
JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways today announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program for JetBlue Vacations packages to Nassau, Bahamas.
London City Airport welcomes SUN-AIR’s services to Billund
Following a summer where 70% of the airport’s passengers were travelling for leisure, business traffic resumed in earnest Monday including the return of SUN-AIR and services to Billund.
Swissport extends airport ground services and air cargo handling with Air Tanzania
Swissport and Air Tanzania have extended their partnership at the airline’s Dar es Salaam home base for two more years until 2024. Swissport has been providing airport ground services and air cargo handling to Air Tanzania since early 2020
Cathay Pacific & The Hong Kong Polytechnic University collaborate on Cadet Pilot training programme
Cathay Pacific and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) today (September 5, 2022) signed a three-year agreement to collaborate on a new integrated course for Cathay Pacific’s Cadet Pilot training programme that will cultivate local aviation industry talent and develop Hong Kong as a hub for aviation training.
Wizz Air Introduces Fixed Cabin Crew and Pilot Rosters
One of Europe’s fastest-growing airlines is to introduce a fixed roster pattern for pilots and cabin crew as it seeks to shake off criticism over how it treats staff and attract new recruits to fill a growing number of vacancies across the continent.
Qatar Airways Offers Fans Exclusive Travel Packages to Attend the Blockbuster Lusail Super Cup
Qatar Airways announces the availability of travel packages for fans travelling to attend the Lusail Super Cup. The all-inclusive packages include match tickets, flights, and accommodation, allowing passionate football fans to book their seats and cheer on their favourite team
Emirates remains one of the world’s top 10 airlines by passenger traffic
Emirates remains one of the world’s top 10 airlines by passenger traffic, carrying more than 19 million passengers in 2021. The Dubai airline ranks seventh as aviation analytics firm Cirium revealed its 2021 World Airline Passenger Rankings.
Hawaiian Airlines Sued By Sabre For Alleged Contract Breach
Global Distribution System (GDS) provider Sabre filed a lawsuit in the Southern District of New York against the American carrier Hawaiian Airlines for an alleged breach of contract
Delta Air Lines soared at the World Travel Awards
Delta Air Lines soared at the World Travel Awards, scooping major prizes as part of the North American leg of the global industry showcase.