Airlines News

BRITISH AIRWAYS ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECT US FLIGHT FROM LONDON TO CINCINNATI
British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023. Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier.

Southwest Team to operate nearly 3,900 daily flights to accommodate 2022 holiday travelers
As the 2022 holiday travel season begins, the Southwest Team is slated to operate nearly 3,900 daily flights, on peak days, across our network of 121 airports in 11 countries.

GDRF and Emirates approve biometric data usage to improve airport experience
In collaboration with the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai (GDRFA), Emirates airline is now offering international travellers the opportunity to speed up their airport experience by consenting to the use of biometric data.

Qatar Airways welcome football fans on-board as the airline marks one week to go until the world cup
Qatar Airways, the Official Airline of the Journey to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ marks one week to go until the greatest sporting show on Earth, and flies the Qatar National Football Team back home.

ETIHAD AIRWAYS AND WORLD ENERGY DEMONSTRATE THE FUTURE OF AVIATION
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, in partnership with World Energy, a carbon-net-zero solutions provider, operated the first net-zero* flight that is powered entirely by Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Book & Claim and direct emission reductions. The service was also the first transatlantic flight operated by Etihad to use contrail-reducing technology supplied by SATAVIA.

Oman Air achieves triple win at World Travel Awards
Oman Air, the national airline of Oman, has been named World’s Leading Airline - Business Class; World’s Leading Airline - Customer Experience; and World’s Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class by the World Travel Awards 2022.

Star Alliance named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards 2022
Star Alliance has been named the World’s Leading Airline Alliance at the World Travel Awards for the third consecutive year

easyJet and easyJet holidays celebrate World Kindness Day by surprising passengers with free flights
easyJet and easyJet holidays have celebrated World Kindness Day by creating special moments for its customers in the airport, surprising unsuspecting travellers with easyJet return flights and easyJet holidays vouchers.

Emirates announces A380 flypast with Red Arrows
The Emirates A380 will be performing a flypast with the RAF Red Arrows this Thursday 17 November at midday to celebrate the official kick-off of the DP World Tour Championship. The Emirates A380 and six Red Arrow aircraft will fly in a synchronised formation, starting at Jumeirah Golf Estates, then continuing along the Sheikh Zayed Road skyline and near the iconic Burj Khalifa.

Etihad Airways and Garuda Indonesia deepen partnership with significant codeshare expansion
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and Garuda Indonesia, the national flag carrier of the Republic of Indonesia, are strengthening their partnership between Abu Dhabi and Jakarta and beyond their respective hubs.

Airbus Final Assembly Line Asia assembles its first A321 aircraft
Airbus has announced the commissioning of the first A321 aircraft to be assembled at its Final Assembly Line Asia (FAL Tianjin) in Tianjin, China. The breakthrough expands and deepens the collaboration with China’s aviation industry, and demonstrates Airbus’ commitment to enhance its long-term strategic partnership with China.

Oman Air Launches Special Fares for World Cup Travelers from GCC
Getting the ball rolling this football season, Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, is offering special GCC fares to Muscat for those planning on heading to the World Cup. Oman Air won two awards at last evenings grand final of the World Travel Awards for World’s Leading Airline - Business Class and World’s Leading Airline - Customer Experience