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New aviation centre to help accelerate TAP’s digital innovation
Following the partnership with TAP, global IT consultancy and technology provider Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has inaugurated its Aviation Digital Center in Alfragide near Lisbon, Portugal. In 2022, TAP selected TCS as a strategic partner to accelerate its digital transformation and technological innovation following an international tender.
THE BALMORAL UNVEILS ‘LAND, LOCH AND SKY’ EXPERIENCE
Edinburgh’s most iconic hotel launches a bespoke four day experience to discover Scotland by land, loch and sky.
ETIHAD UNVEILS 20th ANNIVERSARY LIVERY
Etihad’s newest bespoke livery has been revealed. The design’s line-style art celebrates the intricate beauty of unity, with each stroke embodying the essence of the airline’s home. It reflects the rich history that the national airline of the UAE has developed over the last twenty years as one of Abu Dhabi’s most important home-grown brands.
Turkish Airlines Named “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” in World Finance’s Sustainability Awa
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Türkiye, continues to set an example in the aviation sector with its pioneering sustainability initiatives. Once again, Turkish Airlines has been honored with the “Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline” award by World Finance, marking the prestigious recognition for the third consecutive year.
Ticket booking opens for World Travel Market
Visitors can secure entry to the 44th edition of World Travel Market London (5-7 November 2024) as ticket bookings opened on 24th June. Organisers are enabling visitors to book tickets and access the meeting booking platform well in advance of this year’s show.
RYANAIR ADDS EXTRA DUBLIN FLIGHTS TO/FROM LONDON, FARO AND MALAGA NEXT WEEKEND
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, yesterday (24 Jun) announced that it had added extra flights to/from London Stansted, Malaga and Faro airports on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th June in response to the pilot strikes at Aer Lingus, which has caused many Ryanair flights to be completely sold out to these destinations next weekend.
easyJet to digitise onboard Aircraft Technical log to cut down on paper use and weight
easyJet is replacing weighty Paper Technical and Cabin Logs previously used by cabin crew, engineers, ground crew and flight crew with the new e-techlog system, which will be rolled out across its 346-strong fleet of aircraft during 2025.
BON VOYAGE! QANTAS CELEBRATES NEW PARIS FLIGHTS WITH FRENCH INSPIRED ONBOARD ITEMS
Qantas announced today it will roll out classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth and Paris from next month. Taking off from 12 July, the Flying Kangaroo will be the only airline to offer direct flights between Perth and Paris, adding more than 75,000 seats between Australia and Europe each year.
Lufthansa City Airlines starts flight operations with A320neo on June 26
Lufthansa City Airlines, the youngest airline in the Lufthansa Group, will commence flight operations on June 26, 2024. The first flight VL2508 is scheduled to take off from Munich at 09:10 a.m. local time with an Airbus A320neo heading for Birmingham. Passengers can look forward to the proven Lufthansa customer experience and one of the most modern and efficient aircraft for short and medium-haul flights.
Ethiopian Wins ‘Best Entertainment’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi’ in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline group, is pleased to announce that it has been crowned as the winner of the ‘Best Entertainment in Africa’ and ‘Best Wi-Fi in Africa’ awards for yet another year at the APEX Passenger Choice Awards 2024.
Liverpool Football Club and Japan Airlines enter into multi year partnership
Liverpool Football Club (Liverpool FC) and Japan Airlines (JAL) are proud to announce a global, multi-year partnership, which will see the award-winning airline become the club’s official airline partner.
Emirates unveils its newly designed, premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport
Emirates has unveiled its highly-anticipated premium lounge in Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. The airline’s exclusive 925 square meter lounge opened its doors earlier this week to welcome First and Business Class customers, as well as Emirates Skywards members.