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BRITISH AIRWAYS’ NEW WHISPERING ANGEL BAR OPENS AT HEATHROW TERMINAL 5
British Airways has opened its exclusive Whispering Angel rosé bar for customers travelling through its lounge at the B gates at London Heathrow Terminal 5 (Terminal 5B)
British Airways Helps Customer Fulfill Dream of Flying Again with Service Dog
Ahead of Disability Awareness Day, Brian Hickman travelled on his first flight in 15 years with service dog Lily to showcase that flying can be accessible for everyone
IndiGo becomes inaugural operator on Delhi Airport’s fourth runway
IndiGo was the first airline to operate from the newly constructed fourth runway 11L-29R, at the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.
Saudi takes presidency of IATA aviation security committee
Bader bin Saleh Alsagri, Saudi Arabia’s permanent representative at ICAO has been named as the new president of the UN organisation’s aviation security committee
Flutterwave Joins With IATA to Simplify Payments for Airlines Serving Africa
Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has joined the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) payment orchestration platform to facilitate travel to sub-Saharan Africa.
IATA and Aviation Impact Accelerator Partner to Accelerate Aviation Sector’s Path to Net-Zero
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Aviation Impact Accelerator (AIA), an international industry-academia partnership based at the University of Cambridge, announced a collaboration to accelerate the aviation sector’s transition to net-zero CO2 emissions by 2050.
United Debuts Wireless Charging Onboard
New domestic first class seat offers three types of charging outlets, vegan leather upholstery, larger seatback screens and tray tables, Bluetooth connectivity, privacy screens, Italian quartzite cocktail tables and an ergonomist-designed cushion
Air Canada Opens First Maple Leaf Lounge at San Francisco International Airport
Exclusive 165-seat space located in Terminal 2, features airline’s first outdoor terrace, range of premium amenities Lounge provides elevated comfort and convenience to departing San Francisco customers 28th lounge globally with more to come, including at Newark Terminal A this week
The World’s Leaders in Aviation Issued a Strong Call to Promote Gender Equality
Specific actions and methods to address the aviation industry’s substantial gender equality concerns were outlined in a “Call to Action”.
Cathay Pacific Achieves Milestone with First Overseas Refueling of Sustainable Aviation Fuel
The airline is committed to increasing its use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel to achieve its net-zero carbon emissions goal
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TAP carried 7.5 million customers in the first half of 2023
Customer numbers jump by more than a third Very strong growth revealed on intercontinental routes
Aer Lingus becomes first airline to introduce on-board recycling on short-haul flights into Ireland
The flag carrier achieves major international certification for progress on sustainability as it works towards net-zero targets