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Airlink partners with Lufthansa Systems
Lufthansa Systems has entered a new partnership with Airlink and its entry into a new market: Southern Africa.
Virgin Atlantic announces new routes across three continents
Virgin Atlantic announced today the launch of exciting new routes across three continents, with brand new aircraft. Network growth comes as the airline capitalises on sustained demand for international travel, with customers set to benefit from more than 250,000 total additional seats* across Virgin Atlantic’s network, compared to 2019
Dubai DET Commits to Sustainable Global Tourism Status
As the world yesterday united on 5 June to commemorate World Environment Day and encourage awareness and action for the protection of the environment, Dubai has reiterated its pledge to advancing efforts to promoting sustainability and responsible tourism.
CHOICE HOTELS EMEA APPOINTS ARNOUD VINK AS HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT
Choice Hotels EMEA, the 100% franchise focused hotel company, has appointed Arnoud Vink as its new Head of Development since May 1st.
Accelya and American Airlines look to boost NDC adoption with breakthrough ticket exchange solution
A new initiative by Accelya and American Airlines enables TMCs to exchange legacy EDIFACT tickets for NDC tickets. Accelya plans to implement the first-of-its-kind functionality for any airline customer that wants to provide this capability to customers and can enable the retrieval of GDS-issued EDIFACT tickets from its system. This pioneering move addresses a challenge for travel retailers as they transition to using NDC.
Virgin Atlantic launches one off samba special featuring Anton Du Beke and AJ Pritchard
Taking to the skies from 13 May 2024, the route from London Heathrow to Sao Paulo, Brazil is the airline’s first foray to South America Strictly Come Dancing professionals Anton Du Beke, AJ Pritchard, and Brazilian actress and model, Juliana Paes have appeared in a reimagined samba-style safety video* to announce the news
Air Niugini Becomes New Dreamliner Customer
Capable, fuel-efficient jets will help Papua New Guinea’s national airline expand service and routes across the Asia Pacific region
Dubai Crown Prince celebrates emirate’s booming tourism industry
HH Sheikh Hamdan celebrated Dubai’s tourism economy as six million tourists arrived from January to April 2023
Startup Riyadh Air plans trio of new plane orders -CEO
Saudi Arabia’s new airline Riyadh Air is in the midst of a three-part inaugural fleet acquisition including ongoing talks with Airbus (AIR.PA) and Boeing (BA.N) to buy a significant number of narrow-body jets, Chief Executive Tony Douglas said.
Emirates to Host 80th IATA AGM in Dubai
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Emirates will host the 80th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on 2-4 June 2024.
IATA Urges States to Provide Timely, Thorough and Public Accident Reports
The International Air Transport Association called on governments to live up to longstanding international treaty obligations to publish timely and thorough aviation accident reports. Safety is aviation’s highest priority.
Aviation Consumer Protection Regulation Should Address Shared Responsibilities
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for consumer protection regulation to address the responsibility shared by all stakeholders when passengers experience disruptions and released survey data showing most passengers trust airlines to treat them fairly in cases of delays and cancellations.