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Delta to welcome nearly 6M passengers this Thanksgiving season
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching and travel demand continuing to soar, Delta anticipates the airline will carry nearly 6 million customers from Nov. 18-29, averaging close to 500,000 customers per day.
Korean Air to add flights to China, Japan and Israel
Korean Air will soon resume operations on more routes to China, Japan and Israel after a long COVID hiatus, resuming services to Shanghai, Nanjing and Qingdao in China; Sapporo and Okinawa in Japan; and Tel Aviv, Israel.
Oman proudly hosts the World Travel Awards Grand Final 2022 in Muscat
World Travel Awards (WTA) hosted its Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2022 in Muscat, Oman in partnership with Oman Airports. The leading travel industry figureheads and decision-makers from across the world are attending the red-carpet gala reception in the fascinating sultanate today, 11 November.
Etihad Airways and SATAVIA collaborate
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, is implementing contrail prevention on a special NetZero flight during the COP27 event as part of its continuing partnership with SATAVIA.
Emirates Group announces record half-year performance for 2022-23
The Emirates Group today announced its half-year results for its 2022-23 financial year. The Group is reporting a 2022-23 half-year net profit of AED 4.2 billion (US$ 1.2 billion), a record half-year performance, and a turnaround of almost AED 10 billion from its AED 5.7 billion (US$ 1.6 billion) loss for the same period last year.
Etihad Guest partners with the largest aquarium in the Middle East
Etihad Guest, the frequent flyer programme of the UAE’s national airline Etihad Airways, has partnered with The National Aquarium Abu Dhabi, the largest aquarium in the Middle East. The Aquarium will participate in the “Miles on the Go” programme for Etihad Guest members to benefit from every time they visit.
United Brings Back Kids’ Meals Onboard
United Airlines today announced the return of kids’ meals onboard, just in time for holiday travel. From chicken tenders and grilled cheese to French toast and dessert, children can now enjoy both breakfast and lunch/dinner menus on select United flights where complimentary meals are served.
Skymark Airlines Announces Intent to Acquire Boeing 737 MAX Airplanes
Boeing and Japan’s Skymark Airlines today announced the airline’s plan to add up to 12 737 MAX airplanes as part of its fleet modernization efforts.
Emirates and Gulf Air Launch Codeshare PartnershipEmirates and Gulf Air have today officially signed
Emirates and Gulf Air have today officially signed a unilateral codeshare partnership, starting this December*. The new agreement will offer easy connections and expanded choices for Gulf Air customers connecting to Dubai and onwards to a host of Emirates destinations across Europe, Africa, South America and the Far East.
BRITISH AIRWAYS TEAMS UP WITH UBER TO OFFER AVIOS ON EVERY RIDE
Uber users will soon be able to collect Avios on every journey they take by car, coach or train booked via the Uber app, by simply linking their British Airways Executive Club and Uber accounts.
Emirates adds 5 new Boeing 777-200LR freighters to order book
Emirates has announced a firm order for 5 new Boeing 777-200LR freighter aircraft, with 2 units to be delivered in 2024 and the remaining 3 units in 2025. The agreement, worth over US$ 1.7 billion at list prices, takes the airline’s total order book to 200 wide-body aircraft.
Korean Air introduces advanced flight data animation system, CEFA FAS
As the first airline in Korea to adopt CEFA FAS, Korean Air expects the software to raise the airline’s standards of flight safety management and safety investigation.