Loganair has increased its global connectivity options for its passengers thanks to a new interline agreement with Aer Lingus.The UK’s largest regional airline has partnered up with the Irish flag carrier, offering customers new access to North American routes via Dublin and Manchester. Loganair currently flies direct to Dublin from Aberdeen and Inverness, meaning customers bound for America can … [Περισσότερα...]
United Airlines CEO expresses concern over competing carriers crossing Russia
Competing airlines flying over Russia is a big issue, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby told reporters on the sidelines of an aviation conference in Istanbul. Kirby said he worries if airlines flying over Russia carrying American citizens have to divert to a Russian airport because of medical or technical issues. “What’s going to happen if an airline lands in Russia with some prominent U.S. citizens … [Περισσότερα...]
New national airline announced by Saudi Crown Prince unveils stunning design
Saudi Arabia’s new national airline, Riyadh Air, which was announced in March 2023 by the Kingdom’s Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has unveiled the first of the two liveries. Taking to Instagram the airline wrote: “We are delighted to unveil the first of two Riyadh Air livery designs, a perfect blend of cutting-edge … [Περισσότερα...]
Icelandair and Turkish Airlines sign a codeshare agreement
Icelandair and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement. With this agreement, the two airlines will be providing seamless connections to their customers and expand the number of destinations on both carriers’ networks. Icelandair passengers in North America and Iceland can connect eastbound via Turkish Airlines’ network to Istanbul; and Turkish Airlines worldwide passengers such as Asia … [Περισσότερα...]
14 years of flydubai
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, earlier this week marked 14 years of operations. On 01 June 2009, the carrier welcomed its first passengers on board its inaugural flight FZ 157 from Dubai to Beirut.Since then, flydubai has been changing the way people travel around the region by enabling them to travel to more places, more often. Commenting on the airline’s 14th anniversary, His Highness Sheikh … [Περισσότερα...]
Airline Profitability Outlook Strengthens
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced an expected strengthening of airline industry profitability in an upgrade of its outlook for 2023. Highlights include:Airline industry net profits are expected to reach $9.8 billion in 2023 (1.2% net profit margin) which is more than double the previous forecast of $4.7 billion (December 2022).Airline industry operating profits are … [Περισσότερα...]
Dubai to host IATA AGM 2024
Dubai has been confirmed as the host city for the International Air Transport Association (IATA) AGM 2024. The emirate will welcome the event from June 2-4 next year. Emirates will act as the host carrier for the industry-leading event. The news was confirmed as the IATA AGM 2023 gets underway in Istanbul. IATA chair of governors, Mehmet T. Nane, chairman of Pegasus Airlines, confirmed Dubai as … [Περισσότερα...]
Willie Walsh Report on the Air Transport Industry
Airlines are en route to a profitable, safe, efficient, and sustainable future.The pandemic years are behind us, and borders are open as normal. Despite economic uncertainties, people are flying to reconnect, explore, and do business.Latest data show passenger traffic at over 90% of 2019 levels. Airports are busier, hotel occupancy is rising, local economies are reviving, and the airline industry … [Περισσότερα...]
Brussels Airlines’ A320neo Rolls Out Of Paint Shop
Brussels Airlines has offered a sneak peek at the first-ever brand-new aircraft to join its fleet. The A320neo, the first of five that will join the Belgian carrier, completed its paint job in Toulouse and will enter service in October. The Airbus A320neo (registration: OO-SBA) was painted in Brussels colors at Airbus’ facility in Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS). The airline posted videos to social … [Περισσότερα...]
Official Monument Installed on Doha Corniche
Qatar Tourism has installed an official monument on the Doha Corniche, in recognition of Doha’s landmark Arab Tourism Capital for 2023 title, which was awarded by the Arab Ministerial Council earlier this year. The monument, which reflects the official Doha Arab Tourism Capital 2023 logo, is positioned in a photogenic location on the Corniche. The design of the monument was inspired by the slogan … [Περισσότερα...]
Premier Inn steps up sustainability drive in new partnership with Dulsco Environment
Premier Inn Middle East is stepping up its sustainability drive and reinforcing its commitment to supporting government green goals by appointing Dulsco Environment as its new waste management services provider. Announced on World Environment Day (5 June), the contract covers Premier Inn-owned properties in Dubai, with new technology, training and targets in place to further reduce waste and … [Περισσότερα...]
MANDARIN ORIENTAL EXCLUSIVE HOMES ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC PORTFOLIO GROWTH AND EXPANSION PLANS
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s branded collection of the world’s finest vacation homes, chalets and mansions, has seen exceptional growth since its launch in Spring 2022. Operated in collaboration with luxury home rental platform StayOne, each Mandarin Oriental Exclusive Home is hand-picked for its outstanding quality and sought-after location, while also providing personalised service and … [Περισσότερα...]
HOTEL DE RUSSIE REVEALS THE ELEGANT NIJINSKY SUITE, A MASTERPIECE OF LUXURY
Hotel de Russie, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Rome, has unveiled its new presidential suite, the luxurious Nijinsky Suite. Rocco Forte Hotels’ Director of Design, Olga Polizzi, has meticulously redesigned the Nijinsky Suite, a two-bedroom sanctuary boasting expansive indoor and outdoor living spaces. With a vision to evoke a sense of a Roman residence, Polizzi has seamlessly blended timeless elegance … [Περισσότερα...]
Pan Pacific Orchard Debuts New Vision of Luxury Hospitality with a High-Rise Tropical Oasis
Pan Pacific Hotels Group, a member of Singapore-listed UOL Group (UOL), unveils its latest flagship hotel Pan Pacific Orchard, Singapore. Developed by UOL, the 23-storey hotel features intricate and imaginative design by WOHA Architects. Arising amidst the cityscape with dramatic terraced greenery occupying over 200% of the hotel’s land area, Pan Pacific Orchard marks the latest development in the … [Περισσότερα...]
Commitment to Sustainability with ‘P-O-P Fish’ Campaign
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is marking this year’s World Environment Day (5th June) and Ocean Day (8th June) events with the revival of its highly successful 2019 ‘Plastics Only, Please’ (P-O-P) campaign to raise awareness and take action against plastic waste. As part of its ongoing commitment to sustainability, all Centara’s properties will feature POP … [Περισσότερα...]
BACK TO BEIJING! BRITISH AIRWAYS RESTARTS FLIGHTS TO THE CHINESE CAPITAL, DEBUTING NEW ‘CLUB SUITE
British Airways’ first flight from London to Beijing in more than three years touched down at Beijing Daxing Airport yesterday.This was British Airways’ first passenger flight between the two cities since January 2020, when the route was suspended due to the pandemic. The resumption reclaims the airline’s exclusivity as the only British carrier operating a direct service between Beijing and the … [Περισσότερα...]
LATAM Selects Pratt & Whitney GTF™ Engines to Power Up to 146 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
Pratt & Whitney, a Raytheon Technologies business, announced today that LATAM Airlines Group S.A. (“LATAM”) has selected GTF engines to power additional A320neo family aircraft, adding to their initial order selecting GTF engines to power more than 40 aircraft in 2013. Combined with remaining options, the deal will total up to 146 aircraft. Pratt & Whitney will also provide the airline … [Περισσότερα...]
Centara’s Sebastian Scheeg promoted to director role ahead of Middle East expansion
The general manager of Centara Mirage Beach Resort Dubai has been promoted. The Thai operator is ready for growth in the Middle East, entrusting Sebastian Scheeg to take charge. He is now corporate director of operations Middle East & Maldives.He maintains his GM role at the Dubai Islands family resort but is now in charge of five other hotels in the region and another two in the Maldives. … [Περισσότερα...]
Air Tanzania receives Africa’s first direct Boeing 767F
The airplane arrived this week at the airline’s hub in Dar es Salaam and will provide the operator with dedicated air freight capacity to serve the country’s growing cargo market. This is the first direct 767 Freighter delivery from Boeing to an African carrier.We are thrilled to welcome the 767-300 Boeing Freighter to our fleet. The 767 will cater to the growing cargo demand which was previously … [Περισσότερα...]
Bartlett Outlines Framework for Tourism Development in Jamaica
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett (left) has the rapt attention of Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) executives, Operations Lead Specialist, Ms. Olga Gomez Garcia (centre) and Chief of Operations for Jamaica, Mr. Lorenzo Escondeur, as he engages them in deep discussion on the development of a tourism strategy for Jamaica. They were presenters at the first in a series of Strategy … [Περισσότερα...]
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