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Qatar Airways and JetBlue Further Enhance Codeshare Agreement
Qatar Airways today announced the deepening of its relationship with JetBlue through the expansion of the airlines’ codeshare agreement. This expansion allows JetBlue passengers to enjoy unrivalled travel options between the United States and 11 new destinations, in 8 different countries across Africa and Asia via Doha’s Hamad International Airport.
British Airways is returning to its much-loved full Club World service
British Airways is relaunching its much-anticipated Club World (business class) service with delicious new menus offering customers a more brasserie-style dining experience when they travel.
STARLUX Takes Delivery of First A350-900
STARLUX Airlines took delivery of its first A350-900 today at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France. The delivery ceremony was led by STARLUX Airlines Chairman K.W. Chang and CEO Glenn Chai, who were both excited to mark the new milestone.
Oman Air to launch four flights a week services between Muscat and Phuket
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will offer four flights a week between Muscat and Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands, starting from 15th November 2022. The flights will operate on (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).
Belfast City Airport welcomes Aer Lingus Regional’s two new routes to Newquay and Jersey
Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, has announced two new routes from Belfast City Airport to Newquay and Jersey.
International Airlines Group (IAG) Shareholders Approve Boeing 737 Order
International Airlines Group (IAG) has announced that its shareholders approved an agreement with Boeing to order a total of 50 737-8-200s and 737-10s, plus 100 options.
Air New Zealand named Best Airline in the South Pacific at APEX Awards
Yesterday Air New Zealand picked up top honours at the prestigious 2022 APEX Awards – receiving the 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Award for Best Airline in the South Pacific and being named a 2023 APEX Five Star winner.
SWISS and SBB add tourist destinations Lucerne and Interlaken to their SWISS Air Rail network
SWISS is further expanding the SWISS Air Rail network together with the Swiss Federal Railways. The new SWISS Air Rail services between Zurich Airport and the two popular tourist destinations of Lucerne and Interlaken will commence on 11 December 2022 and can be booked with immediate effect.
Qatar Airways Partners with Gevo to buy 25 Million US Gallons of Certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel
Qatar Airways and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) producer Gevo, Inc. have signed an offtake agreement, where the airline will purchase 25 million US gallons of neat SAF over the course of five years with deliveries expected to commence in 2028 at various airports in California.
BRITISH AIRWAYS PARTNERS WITH CHOOOSE
British Airways is launching an upgraded climate software solution for both individual and corporate customers, helping them understand, calculate and address their travel emissions.
United and Jaguar Launch the First All-Electric Gate-to-Gate Airport Transfer Service in the U.S.
United Airlines and Jaguar North America today launched the first gate-to-gate airport transfer service powered by an all-electric fleet in the U.S. Starting this month at Chicago O’Hare International Airport, select MileagePlus Premier members can enjoy chauffeured rides between their connecting aircraft in the 2023 Jaguar I-PACE HSE, the first all-electric performance SUV from Jaguar.
Alaska Airlines Orders 52 Boeing 737 MAX Jets to Further Modernize Fleet
Boeing and Alaska Airlines today announced the carrier is expanding its 737 MAX fleet with an order for 52 airplanes, exercising options for an additional 42 737-10 and 10 737-9 jets. With the order, the airline is advancing its efforts to build one of the most efficient and sustainable fleets in the industry.