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Norwegian Group with 1.8 million passengers in November

Norwegian Group with 1.8 million passengers in November

6 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

In November, Norwegian had 1.5 million passengers, while Widerøe had 324,000 passengers, bringing the Group total to 1.84 million passengers. The November load factor of 85.5 percent was a record high for Norwegian. “We had a strong performance overall during November. The load factor for Norwegian is the highest we have ever recorded for this month, showing that the network and capacity adjustments we made for the winter season are making a positive impact. We are also pleased with an increase in the unit revenue in November for Norwegian, and that operational performance continues to be solid into the winter season,” said Geir Karlsen, CEO of Norwegian.

Delta to recognize 100,000 acts of kindness to celebrate 100 years of service

Delta to recognize 100,000 acts of kindness to celebrate 100 years of service

Every holiday season, Delta welcomes hundreds of thousands of customers to the skies who are eager to reconnect with loved ones or recharge on vacation. While holiday travel brings its own share of pressure, Delta is shifting the spotlight to the simple acts of humanity that make our journeys memorable.  To celebrate 100 years of flight, Delta will highlight the simple acts of care that connect us all – the true reason for the season. For the winter holidays, the global airline is introducing Centennial Cheer, a program that will recognize 100,000 acts of kindness shared among Delta employees and customers.

Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink fleetwide

Korean Air and Hanjin Group airlines to introduce in-flight Wi-Fi powered by Starlink fleetwide

Korean Air, alongside Asiana Airlines, Jin Air, Air Busan and Air Seoul, will introduce Starlink high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi to its entire fleet. This marks the first time a South Korean airline will adopt Starlink for in-flight connectivity, an initiative that aims to significantly elevate the passenger and crew experience ahead of the airlines’ full integration. Starlink, SpaceX’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite internet service, delivers peak broadband speeds of up to 500 Mbps, enabling passengers to enjoy seamless streaming, online gaming, video calls, cloud-based work, shopping and messaging. With Starlink, customers across all cabins will have access to fast, reliable in-flight Wi-Fi, allowing them to stay connected in the air as effortlessly as they would on the ground.

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement

Turkish Airlines and South African Airways Sign Codeshare Agreement

6 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Organisations & Operators

Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, has signed a codeshare agreement with South African Airways, the national flag carrier of South Africa. The agreement, which will take effect on 1 March 2026, was signed in Geneva by Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat and South African Airways Prof. CEO John Lamola, with the participation of senior executives from both companies. Under this new agreement, Turkish Airlines will place its TK flight code on South African Airways flights operating across its key African gateways, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Windhoek, Harare, Victoria Falls and Mauritius. On its part, South African Airways will place its SA flight code on selected Turkish Airlines-operated flights between İstanbul and Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Frankfurt, Paris and London.

Rail Europe wins the 2025 Rail Tourism Award for its “Swiss Bliss” campaign

Rail Europe wins the 2025 Rail Tourism Award for its “Swiss Bliss” campaign

6 December 2025 Press Release Tourism News Rail & Coach News

Rail Europe was honoured yesterday with the 2025 Rail Tourism Award in Utrecht for “Swiss Bliss”, a campaign designed to highlight rail travel as one of the most engaging ways to discover lesser-known corners of Switzerland. The initiative encourages travellers to look beyond the classic highlights, explore places that sit off the beaten path and embrace a “travel like a local” mindset — especially during the quieter, off-season months. The award is part of a programme developed by Eurail and the European Travel Commission (ETC), recognising creative approaches that bring together rail mobility, sustainable tourism and strong editorial storytelling.

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Grand Final 2025

The Kingdom of Bahrain welcomes global travel leaders for World Travel Awards Grand Final 2025

The World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony 2025, recognising the achievements of the world’s leading travel and tourism organisations, will take place in the Kingdom of Bahrain on 6 December. Hosted at the landmark Exhibition World Bahrain (EWB), the red carpet reception, organised in partnership with Official Host Destination Bahrain, will bring together travel and tourism leaders from across the world. The gala evening marks the climax of WTA’s Grand Tour 2025, a global search for the best travel and tourism organisations. Regional ceremonies were held earlier in Tanzania, Cancun (Mexico), Saint Lucia, Hong Kong, Sardinia (Italy) and Dubai. The Grand Final brings together these regional winners to compete for the prestigious World categories, the highest accolades in the annual WTA programme, spanning the entire industry, from hotels and resorts to airlines and tour operators.

RYANAIR ADDS SIXTH AIRCRAFT AT LIVERPOOL FOR S26

RYANAIR ADDS SIXTH AIRCRAFT AT LIVERPOOL FOR S26

5 December 2025 Press Release Airline News

Ryanair, the UK’s No.1 low fares airline, today (Thurs, 4 Dec) announced a sixth based aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport for Summer 2026, representing a US$600m investment from Ryanair in the Northwest. This additional aircraft will deliver +250,000 additional seats (+15% growth), 3 exciting new routes to Marrakesh, Tirana, and Warsaw, and extra flights on 11 popular existing routes to Alicante, Barcelona, Faro, Ibiza, Kaunas, Kraków, Malaga, Malta, Porto, Reus, and Sofia. Ryanair’s record Summer 2026 schedule offers customers in Liverpool and the Northwest even more choice at Europe’s lowest fares whilst also supporting over 2,000 local jobs.

Air Canada Unveils Celebratory Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team Livery

Air Canada Unveils Celebratory Canadian Olympic and Paralympic Team Livery

5 December 2025 Press Release Airline News

Air Canada recently and proudly unveiled a special livery honouring our Canadian Olympians and Paralympians competing in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. This bold design on Fin 940, an Airbus A330, features images of Team Air Canada Athlete Ambassadors and embodies the strength, dedication and national pride of Team Canada. The first scheduled flight for this special Team Canada livery is flight AC894 today headed for Milan! As the Official Airline of Team Canada, Air Canada will once again Fly The Flag, transporting more than 750 athletes and delegation members to and from the Games. The airline’s employee-driven Going for Gold program, further supports Team Canada in ensuring a seamless travel experience for Canada’s top athletes.

QANTAS COMPLETES A380 FLEET RENEWAL AS FINAL SUPERJUMBO RETURNS TO INTERNATIONAL FLYING

QANTAS COMPLETES A380 FLEET RENEWAL AS FINAL SUPERJUMBO RETURNS TO INTERNATIONAL FLYING

5 December 2025 Press Release Airline News

Qantas has welcomed its tenth and final A380 back to Sydney today after nearly six years in storage, marking the largest maintenance check in airline’s 105-year history. The return of the aircraft, named after one of the Qantas founders, ‘Paul McGinness’ will serve as an operational spare during the Christmas period and from 1 January 2026 will boost international capacity by allowing daily A380 flying on the airline’s Sydney – Dallas route.

Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair

Emirates activates interline partnership with Bahamasair

5 December 2025 Press Release Airline News

Emirates has officially activated an interline partnership with Bahamasair to provide connectivity to customers travelling to The Bahamas. The unilateral partnership between both carriers enables Emirates to expand its reach in the Caribbean, allowing its customers to connect on The Bahamas’ national flag carrier from two gateways in Florida to two destinations within The Bahamas - Nassau/Paradise Island and Freeport on Grand Bahama Island.

flydubai signs the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife

flydubai signs the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife

5 December 2025 Press Release Airline News Tourism News Organisations & Operators

flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, has officially signed the Buckingham Palace Declaration to join United for Wildlife’s global taskforces. Founded by Prince William and The Royal Foundation, the initiative aims to tackle illegal wildlife trade and protect endangered species worldwide by disrupting trafficking routes and strengthening supply chain security.