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Korean Air to launch Budapest route and resume flights to Dubai, Phuket and Chiang Mai
Korean Air will launch its inaugural flight to Budapest, Hungary from October 3. The airline will operate a 269-seat Boeing 787-900 once a week on Mondays departing from Seoul Incheon at 11:25 am and landing in Budapest at 5:05 pm. The return flight leaves the next day at 7:15 pm and arrives in Seoul Incheon one day later at 12:50 pm. There will also be an extra flight on Saturday October 29.
Airbus Chief Financial Officer Dominik Asam to leave the Company in 2023
Dominik Asam, 53, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Airbus has decided to leave the Company beginning of March 2023 after almost four years in the position to pursue a new opportunity as Chief Financial Officer of SAP the market leader in enterprise application software
First Lufthansa Boeing 787 arrives in Frankfurt
Lufthansa welcomes a new aircraft model to its fleet. The first Boeing 787, registered D-ABPA, landed at Frankfurt Airport today. The aircraft was originally built for another airline but had not been integrated into the carrier’s fleet
Malaysia Airlines inaugurates direct flight between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore
Malaysia Airlines marked another milestone in its network expansion plan by introducing a new direct flight between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore which commenced operations on 27 August 2022.
China Airlines to Purchase 16 New Boeing 787-9 Passenger Aircraft
China Airlines, the Taiwan-based carrier, announced the purchase of 16 Boeing 787-9 passenger aircraft fitted with the General Electric GEnx engine today (8/30). Deliveries are expected to commence in 2025 and the next-generation aircraft will become the mainstay of the medium-capacity wide-body fleet
United Airlines and Emirates Tease New Partnership
United Airlines and Emirates appear poised to unveil a wide-ranging new partnership that could see the two global airlines offer travelers significantly more flight options. The carriers sent invites Tuesday for a joint “special event” in Washington, D.C., on September 14.
Budget airline Thai AirAsia X to launch two Thailand – Australia routes
Budget airline Thai AirAsia X will launch two direct routes between Thailand and Australia in December. The airline will fly from Bangkok to both Melbourne and Sydney, beginning December 1 and 2 this year, respectively.
Emirates reignites the passion for travel and sports as Official Airline of US Open
For the eleventh consecutive year, Emirates is returning as Official Airline of the US Open Tennis Championships, running from 29 August through 11 September. The world’s largest international airline continues to utilise its global reach to bring tennis fans around the world closer to the game, serving up world-class tennis action at the Grand Slam® tournament.
EU airlines’ seat capacity almost back to pre-Covid levels
EU airlines’ seat capacity is almost back to pre-pandemic levels. According to an analysis by aviation market intelligence firm CAPA – Centre for Aviation, airline capacity is now at almost 89 per cent of 2019 levels.
Emirates adds another feather in its cap with Gerry the Goose ‘Fly Better’ campaign
Following in the footsteps of iconic film and TV personalities Jennifer Aniston, Chris Hemsworth and Jeremy Clarkson, Emirates latest brand ambassador Gerry the Goose is inviting customers to take a gander at the benefits and services of the world’s largest international airline, and choose to ‘Fly Better’
Qatar Airways Light-Up the Parc des Princes with a Match Day Takeover and a Special Flight to Paris
The sea of Les Rouge et Bleu was joined by burgundy at Parc des Princes this Sunday as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated its new Official Jersey Partner, Qatar Airways. The airline, which was named the team’s Official Airline Partner in 2020 and most recently became the Official Jersey Partner in June 2022, hosted multiple celebrations with fans both in-person and virtually to commemorate the partnership.
Lufthansa’s 1st Boeing 787 Is Due To Be Delivered Today
Lufthansa is gearing up to take delivery of its 1st Boeing 787 tomorrow. According to a post on the airline’s Instagram story