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Qatar Airways and Swizz Beatz Launch ‘The Qatar Airways Creative 100’

Qatar Airways and Swizz Beatz Launch ‘The Qatar Airways Creative 100’

26 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

In a global first, Qatar Airways has announced a ground-breaking cultural partnership with Grammy Award-winning artist, entrepreneur, and international creative force, Swizz Beatz. The collaboration was unveiled at an event at Art Basel Paris 2025, where Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax in 2025, also serves as a Premium Partner across all five of Art Basel’s world leading fairs.

Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement

Pegasus Airlines and Iberia Sign New Codeshare Agreement

26 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

Pegasus Airlines has signed a new codeshare agreement with Iberia, offering passengers more choice and convenience. Through this partnership, Pegasus guests can now travel seamlessly to 13 destinations via Iberia flights from Madrid-Barajas Airport. These include 11 Spanish cities; Málaga, Tenerife (North), Palma de Mallorca, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, A Coruña, Asturias, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, Vigo and Seville, via Madrid, in addition to the routes already served by Pegasus; Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Seville. The network also expands to Lisbon in Portugal, and São Paulo in Brazil via Madrid.

The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes China Eastern Airlines as Newest Airline Partner

The New Terminal One at JFK Welcomes China Eastern Airlines as Newest Airline Partner

25 October 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport today announced a new strategic partnership with China Eastern Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam alliance. Headquartered in Shanghai, China Eastern will join the rapidly growing community of international airlines that have selected the New Terminal One as their partner to deliver a world-class guest experience at JFK, the largest aviation gateway into the United States.

TAP IS EUROPE’S BEST AIRLINE TO AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

TAP IS EUROPE’S BEST AIRLINE TO AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

24 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

TAP Air Portugal received two awards in Sardinia, Italy, at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA 25) ceremony, as Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America. Sofia Lufinha, TAP’s Chief Customer Officer, who received the trophies on behalf of the company, stated that “these awards reflect the importance of the South American and African markets for TAP Air Portugal and the continuous work we have undertaken to strengthen this position. As we celebrate our 80th anniversary, we are working every day to improve our offering and will continue to serve our customers in the best possible way.”

Air Canada offering passengers up to 20,000 points for autumn bookings

Air Canada offering passengers up to 20,000 points for autumn bookings

23 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

Travellers can gain up to 20,000 points when booking flights from the UK with Air Canada this autumn. To qualify, members of Aeroplan, Air Canada’s frequent flyer programme, must book a round trip or two one-way tickets for any destination beyond Canada that the airline flies to. This offer is for bookings made between 20 October and 20 November 2025.

Volotea Named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2025

Volotea Named Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2025

23 October 2025 Focus

Volotea, the fast-growing Spanish low-cost carrier, has been honored as Europe’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2025 at the World Travel Awards European Gala Ceremony, held last evening at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia. The award celebrates the airline’s commitment to affordable, reliable, and customer-focused air travel across Europe. Founded with the vision of connecting mid-sized cities across the continent, Volotea has carved a niche in providing convenient routes that combine efficiency with value. Its growing network spans dozens of European destinations, enabling travelers to explore hidden gems and popular cities alike without breaking the budget.

“DREAM MILES PASS” Phase 3 Launch

“DREAM MILES PASS” Phase 3 Launch

23 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

Japan Airlines (JAL) has launched the third phase of the “DREAM MILES PASS” project,  supporting those who pursue their dreams inspired by Shohei Ohtani. For the first time, applications are accepted not only from individuals but also from teams and groups, expanding the support to those who pursue their dreams together.

Travelsoft Now Offers Global Access to Lufthansa Group’s Full NDC Content

Travelsoft Now Offers Global Access to Lufthansa Group’s Full NDC Content

Today the industry’s leading Travel Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company Travelsoft is pleased to announce that Lufthansa Group’s full NDC content is now available on the group’s transport aggregation solution Travelsoft Transport Hub. Through this partnership, Lufthansa Group’s complete content will be accessible to hundreds of tour operators and travel agencies using the Travelsoft Group’s platforms – which currently transact bookings travel bookings worth around €40 billion per year –internationally across all of the Group’s brands in particular Orchestra in France and Traffics in Germany, but also Atcore, Travel Compositor and Travel Connection Technology.

TAP FORBIZ IS THE NEW SOLUTION FOR BUSINESSES

TAP FORBIZ IS THE NEW SOLUTION FOR BUSINESSES

22 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

TAP Air Portugal has a new offer for companies, TAP FORBIZ, which allows greater flexibility in flight bookings and reduced travel costs, while managers and employees gain direct benefits. TAP FORBIZ is designed to support companies of all sizes, from small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to large multinationals, simplifying travel routines, reducing costs and providing access to exclusive benefits and advantages. 

flydubai announces seven new interline agreements

flydubai announces seven new interline agreements

22 October 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has announced seven new interline agreements, bringing the carrier’s total number of interline partners to more than 40. These strategic agreements give flydubai customers access to more than 30 destinations in Europe through Greece’s flagship carrier, Aegean Airlines, and Italy’s national carrier, ITA Airways. In addition, flydubai passengers travelling to the Far East and South-East Asia can enjoy greater connectivity to more than 90 destinations with Myanmar Airways International and Chinese airlines Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.

Spirit Airlines Unveils Top Searched Thanksgiving Destinations

Spirit Airlines Unveils Top Searched Thanksgiving Destinations

22 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

Spirit Airlines travelers are looking to flock to sunshine, beaches and big-city views this Thanksgiving. The airline today released its top 10 most searched destinations on spirit.com for the peak travel period of Nov. 25 through Dec. 1, 2025. Spirit Guests have an appetite for warm-weather getaways and exploring major cities with destinations like Fort Lauderdale (FLL), San Juan (SJU), Houston (IAH) and Atlanta (ATL) gobbling up top spots on the list.

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Uganda

Emirates celebrates 25 years of operations to Uganda

21 October 2025 Press Release Airline News

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, celebrates 25 years of operations to Uganda. Since the inaugural flight in 2000, Emirates has transported 2.8 million passengers on 15,900 flights, connecting passengers from Uganda, with its vast global network, via Dubai. Over the years, Emirates has steadily and strategically scaled its operations to Entebbe, evolving with customer demand. At launch, the service was operated three times a week, and linked with Nairobi, and later with Addis Ababa, before becoming a direct service in 2007. In 2015, Emirates first operated the Boeing 777-200LR, replacing the Airbus A330-200 and upgrading seat capacity by 12%. Now, Emirates operates a three-class Boeing 777-300ER and remains the only international airline offering a First Class cabin in and out of the city.