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Qatar Airways Group Reports Record Revenues
The Group reports another year of strong profits amid network expansion, strong demand, and a robust performance across all divisions after a momentous year as Official Airline Partner of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
IATA Statement on Schiphol Airport Capacity Cuts
We are disappointed by the decision of the Dutch Appeal Court to overturn a court decision which found the Dutch Government’s experimental regulation to reduce capacity at Schiphol in violation of its obligations under the Balanced Approach.
Successful Conclusion to IATA Wings of Change Americas 2023 in Mexico City
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) successfully hosted the 13th edition of Wings of Change Americas (WOCA 2023), bringing this keynote aviation conference to Mexico for the first time.
IATA Releases Industry Net Zero Tracking Methodology
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) will publish an annual Track Zero report using IATA’s Net Zero Tracking Methodology to report industry-level progress towards aviation’s commitment to Net Zero carbon emissions by 2050.
easyJet Announces Eight New Winter Routes for UK Customers
easyJet has put eight new routes on sale today to Egypt, Finland, France and Switzerland
Emirates celebrates the launch of Premium Economy in Singapore
Emirates yesterday celebrated the launch of its Premium Economy offering in Singapore, with a tour of one of its enhanced four-class A380 aircraft.
BRITISH AIRWAYS TO OFFER ICE CREAM AND OTHER TREATS FOR CUSTOMERS
British Airways is offering summer treats on board, including ice cream and seasonal menus The airline is re-introducing sparkling wine in World Traveller Plus pre-take off It’s also showing a dedicated ‘Summer Fun’ channel for families on its inflight entertainment
Emirates arrives in Québec’s cultural capital Montréal
Emirates adds Montréal, Canada’s second largest city, to its network of over 130 destinations Launch of Emirates’ second gateway into Canada; boosts services between Dubai and Canada to 14-weekly from Montréal and Toronto
Norwegian Airlines Purchases Widerøe in Landmark Deal
Norwegian Air Shuttle has announced a groundbreaking deal with WF Holding AS to acquire Widerøe, the oldest airline in Norway.
Xiamen - Paris Non-stop Flight Launched by Xiamen Airlines
On July 6, Beijing time, Xiamen Airlines officially launched a non-stop flight from Xiamen to Paris, the 12th intercontinental route of Xiamen Airlines, and also the first intercontinental route launched by the airline since COVID-19 pandemic occurred.
Lufthansa Group Invests in Real-Time Flight Trajectory Technology to Drive Innovation
From 2024, all new Lufthansa Group Airbus A320neo/A321neo to be delivered with automated flight profile transmission technology Lufthansa Group is a pioneer for more sustainable aviation
IATA Revises Hong Kong Aviation Recovery to Year End 2024
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) government’s efforts to ease the city’s labor crunch in the aviation sector.