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Qantas Soars to Most Punctual Major Domestic Airline for 5 Months Straight
Qantas customers had more on time flights and fewer cancellations in January than in the same month pre-COVID, making the national carrier the most punctual major domestic airline for five months in a row.
Lufthansa Expands Dreamliner Routes to US and Canada for Summer Travel
Great news for “Dreamliner” fans traveling to the US and Canada this summer! Lufthansa’s newest aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, is heading to further North American destinations starting with the summer flight schedule as of 26 March.
Lufthansa Group & VARO Partner for a Greener Future with Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply Deal
The Lufthansa Group and the energy company VARO are expanding their long-standing partnership and have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on the production and supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuel.
GETTING QANTAS BACK TO ITS BEST – ALAN JOYCE, CEO
As the CEO of Qantas, people are always keen to tell you how they think the airline is doing. Whatever their feedback is, I always see it first and foremost as a reflection of the strong connection Australia has with the national carrier.
British Airways Partnering with Travel Places to Offer Sustainable Aviation Fuel for Business Travel
Group business travel specialists, Travel Places, is launching a new sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) fund, providing a unique opportunity for its clients to address the carbon footprint from their business travel.
Aer Lingus Launches Direct Route from Ireland West to London Heathrow
Aer Lingus has announced a new route from Ireland West Airport Knock to London Heathrow, which aims to support connectivity for the West and boost the local economy and tourism.
KLM Appoints Zita Schellekens as SVP of Sustainability & Strategy
KLM has appointed Zita Schellekens as Senior Vice President (SVP) for Sustainability & Strategy, effective 1 March 2023.
Escape the Cold: Swoop Launches Historic Winter Expansion with Over 100 Sun Flight Options per Week
Over the weekend, Swoop, Canada’s leading ultra-low-cost airline, operated the last of its seasonal restarts with Saturday’s non-stop flight from Hamilton to Montego Bay. This winter Swoop offers more than 100 sun flight options per week so Canadians can escape the cold and enjoy beach vacations at affordable prices.
Singapore Airlines Rolls Out Complimentary Wi-Fi for Business Class
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has rolled out complimentary unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi for all Business Class customers, as well as its PPS Club members and PPS Club supplementary card holders.
Qantas Launches International Sale with Discounts on 26 Destinations
Qantas has launched a sale with discounted fares to 26 destinations across the airline’s international network and will launch a new route between Melbourne and Jakarta.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES APPOINTS LAUREN WOODS TO SENIOR VP TECHNOLOGY AND CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Southwest Airlines Co. yesterday announced the promotion of Lauren Woods from Vice President of Technology to Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer, and she will report to Chief Administration & Communications Officer Linda Rutherford.
Emirates Takes Flight with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel in Milestone Demonstration
Emirates has operated its first milestone demonstration flight on a Boeing 777-300ER, powering one of its engines with 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)