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Delta Air Lines soared at the World Travel Awards
Delta Air Lines soared at the World Travel Awards, scooping major prizes as part of the North American leg of the global industry showcase.
Emirates launches Humanitarian Airbridge to Pakistan
Emirates SkyCargo sets up an airbridge between Dubai and Pakistan to offer cargo capacity free of charge on flights to transport relief aid to people grappling with the damage caused by the devastating floods.
Qatar Airways Kicks-Off Upbeat FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ Campaign
With the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022TM kicking off in less than three months, Qatar Airways, FIFA’s Official Airline Partner, is celebrating the universal language of football by connecting global fans through music and innovation. Teaming up with the world-famous ‘We Will Rock You’ anthem that is sung passionately around every stadium
Caribbean Airlines secures two titles at 29th World Travel Awards
Caribbean Airlines has secured the ‘Caribbean’s Leading Airline Brand 2022’ for the sixth consecutive year during the 29th Annual World Travel Awards. Additionally, the airlines also bagged the title of Caribbean’s Leading Cabin Crew 2022.
Strong Typhoon Hinnamnor prompts evacuation orders in Okinawa
Powerful Typhoon Hinnamnor continues to approach Okinawan islands, with strong winds prompting local authorities to order evacuations and airlines to cancel flights.
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority Threatens To Ground Airlines With Outstanding Debt
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has issued an ultimatum to local operators over unpaid debts. The agency ordered the airlines to begin repayment of debts over N45.29 billion ($108.8 million) or face suspension.
Minister Bartlett Welcomes Spirit Airlines Service from Connecticut to Montego Bay
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett has welcomed the announcement by Spirit Airlines that it will be introducing nonstop flights from Connecticut to Montego Bay, Jamaica. This will be the only nonstop flight arrangement between Connecticut and Jamaica.
Saudi Arabia’s New Airline May Be Called “RIA”
Saudi Arabia is launching a new national airline to be based out of the capital of Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport (RUH) and, sources say, most likely take the name “RIA.”
Wizz Air adds the fifth aircraft to Vienna base
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing airline, today announces the stationing of a fifth aircraft at its Vienna base and its growth plans for the Austrian market. The new Airbus A321neo will join the fleet in Vienna from December 2022 and enable the launch of 3 new routes to Madeira, Riyadh and Jeddah.
Delta ready to carry up to 2.9M customers over Labor Day travel period
Delta expects to welcome 2.9 million customers over the Labor Day travel period, spanning over 25,000 flights worldwide as travel demand remains strong. Those projections cover the holiday travel period from Thursday, Sept. 1-Tuesday, Sept. 6, as U.S. travelers mark the unofficial end of summer
Korean Air receives green light from Australia on business combination with Asiana
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has announced its decision to clear Korean Air’s acquisition of Asiana Airlines after conducting market consultation on the Korean Air-Asiana Airlines merger with interested parties.
easyJet to offer lounge access to all FLEXIfare customers flying from London Gatwick
easyJet will be offering access to easyJet’s Gateway Lounge for all FLEXIfare customers travelling from London Gatwick between 1st September and 30th November 2022