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Southwest Airlines expands international options with new routes from Kansas City and Long Beach
Southwest Airlines is preparing for October travel by extending its flight schedule through Nov. 4, 2023, and making the airline’s robust flight schedule available for booking at Southwest.com.
British Airways and American Airlines Unveil Bridge Bar at JFK Airport Terminal 8
British Airways and American Airlines are further enhancing the newly renovated Terminal 8 at JFK airport with the unveiling of the first of its kind, Bridge Bar.
Spirit Airlines Launches Daily Flights from Norfolk International Airport to Top Florida Destination
Virginia is for travel lovers, and now there’s even more to love as Spirit Airlines launches service at Norfolk International Airport (ORF). The carrier kicked off its new service with daily routes to Fort Lauderdale (FLL) and Orlando (MCO), giving Norfolk travelers More Go to top leisure destinations in Florida.
Ethiopian Airlines announces direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan starting May 1st
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operating carrier in Africa, has finalized preparations to launch direct flights to Karachi, Pakistan as of 01 May 2023. Ethiopian first served Karachi from July 1966 to December 1971, and resumed the service from June 1993 until July 2004.
Aer Lingus flies Irish Oscar nominees and their families to Hollywood
Aer Lingus is proud to announce its support for Irish talent ahead of the Oscars which take place in Hollywood, Los Angeles, on Sunday, 12th March. Several members of the cast and crew from Irish nominated films and their families flew to Los Angeles courtesy of Aer Lingus for the prestigious awards ceremony in Hollywood this week, including those from nominated films ‘An Cailin Ciúin’ and ‘An Irish Goodbye’, as well as the family of ‘Aftersun’ nominee Paul Mescal.
easyJet offers millions of winter 2024 seats with flights to 125 destinations now on sale
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has put its winter 2024 schedule on sale meaning millions of seats across 138,000 easyJet flights between 1 December 2023 and 23 March 2024 including over 70,000 flights to and from the UK, are now available so customers have the opportunity to book early and get the best fares for next winter.
Iberia’s revamped Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan focuses on promoting diverse talent
Between 2018 and 2022, the airline has increased its percentage of women in senior positions from 18 to 34%
easyJet customers raise over £300,000 to support UNICEF’s Türkiye and Syria earthquake appeal
easyJet customers have raised over £300,000 in three weeks to support UNICEF’s emergency appeal. Their donations have helped raise vital funds for the children and their families affected by the earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria.
Manchester City players and Etihad Airways make dreams come true for young female players
Ahead of International Women’s Day, Etihad uses the strength of its partnership with MCFC to champion inclusivity
NEW DESTINATIONS AND MORE FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways ambitious plans were presented at the airline’s press conference at ITB Berlin by His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive.
Emirates focuses on 2023 theme of embracing equity this International Women’s Day
With a clear mission to forge inclusive work cultures where women’s careers thrive and their achievements are celebrated, the Emirates Group is focusing on the 2023 International Women’s Day theme of #EmbraceEquity through discussions on gender equity, record levels of female promotions and providing company-wide access to ‘Unconscious Bias’ training.
Portugal’s government fires CEO of state-owned airline TAP
Portugal’s government has sacked the chief executive of the state-owned airline TAP in the wake of a scandal involving an irregular severance payment of 500,000 euros to a former executive board member, Finance Minister Fernando Medina said on Monday