Category - Airline News

Caribbean Airlines Expansion to San Juan, Puerto Rico

Caribbean Airlines will launch a new flight from Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados to San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting on July 14, 2024. Caribbean Airlines is based in Trinidad and offers regional flights via Barbados.Garvin Medera, CEO of Caribbean Airlines, commented on the new route, stating, "We are excited to expand our passenger and cargo services to San Juan, Puerto Rico, as part of our ongoing effort to better connect the Caribbean. This move is crucial to our growth strategy and represents...

New Istanbul, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, Tel Aviv Flights from Milan Bergamo

By launching new key routes linking Milan Bergamo with major cities in western Asia and the Gulf region, international airlines are set to expand their services in northern Italy and improve access to distant markets. For this upcoming summer, Milan Bergamo Airport announced the commencement of flights to five destinations in the region, such as Istanbul, Dubai, Sharjah, Amman, and Tel Aviv. This will provide travelers with the chance to discover these dynamic cities, conduct business, or...

Was it the Cake in the Phnom Penh Emirates Lounge?

Emirates now operates daily flights to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh. A sweet taste was obvious from His Excellency Jamal Abdulla Mohammed Bin Abdulwahab AlSuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Singapore, Vy. Samdy, First Secretary of the Cambodia Embassy in Singapore, and Steven Ler, President of the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), attended a celebration in the Emirates Lounge with the cutting of a delicious cake. The expanded flight frequency is operated by an Emirates...

Southwest Airlines Executive VP Steps Down

Southwest Airlines Co. announced today that its Executive Vice President & Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer & Corporate Secretary is moving into an Executive Advisor role starting June 1. EVP Mark Shaw has been with Southwest for around 24 years. During that time he was involved in the acquisition of AirTran Airways and AirTran Holdings as well as challenges that all airlines dealt with during the COVID pandemic. Taking over for Shaw will be Jason Van Easton who currently holds the...

TSA Picks CLEAR for Official TSA PreCheck Enrollment

CLEAR CEO Caryn Seidman-Becker stated that the combination of TSA PreCheck with enrollment by CLEAR offers a quick and effective airport experience, emphasizing that this partnership will greatly benefit US travelers by providing them with additional enrollment locations, extended hours of operation, and various other advantages.

2023 TSA Honorary Awards Recognizes Top Performers

The 2023 TSA Honorary Awards Ceremony, held at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on April 30, was a momentous occasion where the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) acknowledged its outstanding employees and teams. TSA Administrator David Pekoske expressed his deep appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the award recipients, recognizing their significant contributions to TSA's mission. Department of Homeland Security Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy...

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Six New Asian Routes from WestJet and Korean Air Deal

Starting on May 17, 2024, WestJet passengers will be able to reach six more cities in four Asian countries from Incheon International Airport (ICN) thanks to the extension of WestJet’s codeshare partnership with Korean Air. After WestJet’s expansion into Asia, the airline has now unveiled a new seasonal route connecting YYC and ICN. Commencing on May 17, 2023, this service will be operated by WestJet’s 787 Dreamliner, offering up to three weekly flights during peak travel...

Ascend Airways got its license to fly

Ascend Airways, UK's newest airline, operating a fleet of the latest B737 Boeing aircraft with services tailored to our customer’s requirements is ready to get started.

Flying from Italy to North Africa?

Nile Air is an Egyptian airline based at Cairo International Airport that operates scheduled services to destinations in Egypt and the Middle East, the Persian Gulf, Southern Europe, Asia and Africa. Nile Air is the largest private airline in Egypt.

Sabre partners with South Korea Technology Company

Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology provider that powers the global travel industry, today announced a strategic technology partnership with South Korea’s largest Online Travel Agency (OTA), InterparkTriple. The agreement will bring together InterparkTriple’s online travel platform and Sabre’s cutting-edge Travel AI technology, which was developed with Google.

New tough checks for Prague Airport international arrivals

Until further notice, the changes implemented at both Prague Airport terminals will affect tourists as well as citizens of the Czech Republic and the EU+ countries returning to the Czech Republic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

COVID-19 is killing American business travel

Despite an uptick in leisure travel over the summer, the new survey highlights the dim outlook for business travel and events, which account for more than half of hotel revenue and aren’t expected to return to pre-pandemic levels until 2024. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News