Airlines News
Qatar Airways Becomes the Official Global Airline Partner of Italian Giants FC Internazionale Milano
Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Officer, Engr. Badr Al Meer celebrated the partnership at the Dubai Airshow with the Inter delegation and the Club Legend, Marco Materazzi The agreement extends rights to Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport, and ensure a comprehensive Qatar Airways Group partnership
Alaska Airlines is rolling out new global award redemptions
With focus on simplicity, value and availability, Mileage Plan members will have new options to choose from across our 24 partner airlines; award redemptions to start at 4,500 miles each way
Etihad Airways’ journey 2030 charts course for sustainable growth
Etihad Airways, the UAE’s national airline, has outlined its future growth plans at this week’s Dubai Airshow. In a keynote interview this week, Etihad’s CEO Antonoaldo Neves took to the airshow’s main stage to discuss the airline’s ambitious growth plan for the next seven years, Journey 2030.
Emirates places order for 15 A350s at Dubai Airshow 2023
Emirates today announced an order for 15 additional Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Airshow 2023, worth US$ 6 billion. This takes Emirates’ total A350 order book to a total of 65 units.
From the North of England to North America and the Caribbean: Aer Lingus Launches Black Friday Sale
Aer Lingus has launched its Black Friday Sale with fantastic fares for transatlantic flights from Manchester to New York, Orlando and Barbados.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES ANNOUNCES NEW ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY GOALS
Southwest Airlines Co. today announced an updated sustainability strategy, Nonstop to Net Zero, which outlines the carrier’s path toward its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 and supporting a more sustainable future for air travel. As part of the carrier’s more holistic approach toward sustainability, it has established carbon, circularity1, and collaboration as strategic pillars to guide its ongoing strategy.
Singapore Airlines and Scoot Aim to Replace 5% of Fuel with Sustainable Aviation Fuels by 2030
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot, both part of the SIA Group portfolio, have set a target to replace 5% of their total fuel requirements with sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) by 2030. SAF has the potential to reduce carbon emissions by up to 80% compared to conventional jet fuel, aligning with the SIA Group’s goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Vietnam Airlines Confirms Daily Nonstop Flight Schedule from London Heathrow This Winter
National flag carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has confirmed its return to daily flight frequencies from London Heathrow to Vietnam this winter, with daily nonstop services having resumed on 29 October 2023. The APEX five star-rated airline is now operating four flights per week to Hanoi and three per week to Ho Chi Minh City, all on next-gen Boeing B787-9 Dreamliners.
Dubai faces down airline rivals with $50 billion jet orders
Dubai carriers threw down the gauntlet to emerging regional rivals with more than $50 billion of Boeing jet orders on Monday, as competition intensifies to secure dwindling supplies of long-haul jets and anticipate growth in international travel.
Riyadh Air unveils the second of its permanent dual-livery designs at Dubai Airshow
The next chapter for the skies has arrived as Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) set to take off in 2025, unveiled the second of its permanent dual-livery designs at the Dubai Airshow 2023.
Royal Jordanian Grows its Long-Haul Fleet With Order for Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Boeing and Royal Jordanian announced today an order for four 787-9 Dreamliner jets as the airline expands and modernizes its widebody fleet. Jordan’s flag carrier also reconfirmed at the Dubai Airshow a previous order for two 787-9s, bringing its total 787-9 backlog to six.
Royal Air Maroc Confirms Order for Two Boeing 787 Dreamliners
Boeing and Royal Air Maroc announced today the North African carrier placed a repeat order for the 787 Dreamliner, confirming two 787-9s in its order book as the airline grows its widebody fleet. The carrier, which currently operates nine Dreamliners, leverages the 787 family’s efficiency and flexibility to expand its long-haul network.