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QATAR AIRWAYS BECOMES THE OFFICIAL AIRLINE PARTNER OF THE GLOBAL IRONMAN AND IRONMAN 70.3 SERIES
Qatar Airways and IRONMAN have entered a long-term global partnership, making Qatar Airways the Official Airline Partner of the Global IRONMAN® Series and IRONMAN® 70.3® Series through the 2025 season.
Pegasus Airlines appoints Ahmet Bağdat as Director of Marketing and E-commerce
Ahmet Bağdat, who’s been serving as Group Head of Digital Channel Management and Growth Marketing at Pegasus Airlines since 2017, has been appointed as Director of Marketing and E-commerce.
Thai AirAsia Expands to Japan in Anticipation of Southeast Asia Tourism Rebound
Thai AirAsia is betting that the easing of travel restrictions in Japan and Thailand will translate to strong pent-up demand for flights between the two countries. The airline, along with many others, is adding new routes in the market as the Asian travel recovery picks up.
British Airways cuts close to 2 million seats this winter
After cancelling tens of thousands of Heathrow flights during the summer season – mainly due to a lack of resources – British Airways is cancelling thousands more during the winter.
Cebu Pacific to Increase Flights to South Korea
Travellers from the Philippines will now be able to fly with Cebu Pacific to South Korea any day of the week, as the airlines plan to operate a daily service from September 9.
Manchester regains direct China air link
A direct air link between Manchester and China is due to be restored today (Monday) for the first time since the start of the pandemic.
Scandinavian Airlines Suspends 1,700 Flights Due to Pilot Strike
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has decided to cancel 1,700 flights scheduled for the next months due to a pilot strike.
QANTAS REACHES OUT TO CUSTOMERS WITH A FORMAL APOLOGY
Qantas is reaching out to millions of its customers to formally apologise for recent operational challenges and thank them for their patience as the national carrier works to get back to its best after COVID.
Wizz Air suspends relaunch of Russia-UAE flights as criticism mounts
European budget carrier Wizz Air has suspended plans to resume flights from the Russian capital of Moscow to Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates, amid mounting criticism over the relaunch decision this month.
Ryanair Inspires UK Customers With End-Of-Summer City Getaways From Just £19.99
Ryanair, Europe’s No 1 airline, is today (20 Aug) inspiring its UK customers with its top 3 destinations for a well-deserved city getaway this September/October, with fares from just £19.99. Make the most of the last days of summer by exploring vibrant and exciting sights around Europe’s top cities, including Faro, Barcelona and Prague.
Empowering Women in the Skies
American Airlines hosted the Bessie Coleman Aviation All-Stars tour to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license in 1921. She bravely broke down barriers within the world of aviation and paved the path for many to follow.
Dubai’s Emirates Airline to suspend Nigeria flights from September
Dubai’s Emirates will suspend flights to Nigeria from next month over an inability to repatriate funds from Africa’s most populous nation, the airline said on Thursday. The decision highlights the difficulties faced by international carriers that fly to Nigeria, which is one of the biggest markets in Africa for several of them.