The addition of Helsinki completes the Qatar Airways' Nordic cities network of Stockholm, Oslo and Copenhagen
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Emirates FA Cup makes its debut in Africa
DUBAI,U.A.E., 10 October 2016: Emirates, the Lead Partner of the Emirates FA Cup competition in England, has taken the famous trophy on its first-ever tour to Africa. The airline, which sponsors some of the world’s biggest sporting events and teams, aims to connect with people through their passion for sports, and in this case, through football. It will take the Emirates FA Cup to Accra, Ghana and Nairobi, Kenya after a short layover in Dubai, giving fans the chance to get up close and personal...
Scottish Government backs Heathrow third runway
Welcoming the Scottish Government’s endorsement of a third runway at Heathrow as best for Scotland, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said: “An expanded Heathrow would create up to 16,000 jobs in Scotland. It would facilitate more airlines flying routes to Scottish airports, meaning more flights, more competition and choice for families and businesses across the nation. That also means more visitors to Scotland, more destinations for Scottish tourists and more opportunity for Scottish...
Lufthansa Business Class: A big customer service secret and a bigger fraud?
(Opinion Article) Lufthansa Business Class. Sounds good? It is good for many on long haul flights, but what about to the large number of passengers with high expectation getting a Lufthansa economy coach seat when booking and paying a hefty premium for Lufthansa Business Class flying to a medium distance or short haul destinations? Lufthansa is a founding member of the Frankfurt based Star Alliance Group. Here is a typical example on what is wrong with airlines like Deutsche Lufthansa. This...
Kigali- Abidjan newest route on Rwandair
RwandAir has now launched its seventh West Africa destination, Abidjan, as part of the airline’s continued rollout of new countries important to its strategy to connect Africa via Kigali. This follows the start of commercial flights on Rwanda Air a month ago to Cotonou and both new destinations are expected to begin feeding traffic into the WB network via Kigali to Eastern and Southern Africa, Dubai and soon to India’s commercial capital of Mumbai. The recently acquired first...
African-Arab Conference: Egypt Air has a major role
EgyptAir is receiving the African and Arab delegations for the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the Egyptian Parliament, which coincides with the African-Arab Conference.The two events are October 9 and 20 in Sharm el-Sheikh. A number of African ministers and heads of Arab, African and international parliaments, as well as the chairmen and members of the Egyptian Parliament will be attending the celebrations. “Out of national duty, the company does not hesitate to take care of all...
Etihad Airways Scores with Abu Dhabi Sports Deal
Etihad Airways enters three year strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council.
Hundreds of flights canceled in Greece
Airlines cancel hundreds of flights in Greece due to air traffic controllers' strikes
Avolon to acquire aircraft leasing business of CIT Group
Avolon and CIT Group combined aircraft leasing business will have fleet of 910 aircraft
Turkish Airlines, Ireland & Seychelles: Forging great partnerships
New collaboration between Turkish Airlines, Ireland's travel trade, and Seychelles.
United Airlines to give 5 million miles to hurricane relief supporters
United Airlines will give a total of 5 million miles to customers who support Hurricane Matthew relief
NACC applauds passage of aviation climate change agreement
National Airlines Council of Canada welcomes global aviation climate change deal
Boeing supports ICAO adoption of carbon-offset system
Boeing commends International Civil Aviation Organization for adopting a carbon-offset system
Global travel and tourism leaders urge States to join aviation carbon scheme
GTAC welcomes Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation
Japan Airlines and Priority Pass enter worldwide partnership
Priority Pass and Japan Airlines announce new partnership
Qatar Airways orders 40 Boeing jets worth $11.7 billion
Qatar Airways announces order for 30 787-9 Dreamliners and 10 777-300ERs
Airlines Equities: Southwest Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Alaska Air, and Hawaiian Holdings
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expects the Regional Airlines industry to witness strong traffic this year, with passenger travel demand to grow by 6.9% compared with the 6.7% growth projected for 2015. This morning, Stock-Callers.com draws investors’ attention to the following equities to see how they have fared over the previous weeks: Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV), JetBlue Airways Corp. (NASDAQ: JBLU), Alaska Air Group Inc. (NYSE: ALK), and Hawaiian Holdings Inc...
Japan Airlines and Priority Pass Enter Worldwide Partnership
Priority Pass, the world’s original and largest, independent airport lounge membership program and Japan Airlines (JAL) one of the world’s most recognised airlines, today announces a new partnership that enables the 30 million plus members of JAL’s worldwide frequent flier program, JAL Mileage Bank (JMB), to redeem only 40,000 miles in exchange for a Priority Pass Prestige Membership and free unlimited access to over 950 airport lounges worldwide. JMB members who earn miles...
AerCap places five Embraer E-Jets E2 aircraft to Borajet Airlines
Three Embraer E190-E2s and two E195-E2s placed to Turkish carrier, Borajet Airlines
Airlines for America applauds passage of aviation climate change agreement
Passage of historic international aviation climate change agreement praised
Boeing reports third-quarter deliveries
Boeing Company announces Q3 deliveries across its commercial and defense operations
Air Moldova adds more Russia flights
Air Moldova, the national airline of Moldova headquartered in Chișinău, announced that it will be adding new flights to Russia in 2017.
Etihad Airways Partners continue plans to align global loyalty programs
Etihad Airways Partners announces further steps aimed at aligning the benefits for tiered members of the separate frequent flyer programs
Icelandair to boost Portland service for 2017 peak season
Icelandair, the main airline of Iceland, headquartered at Reykjavík Airport in Reykjavík, is planning to boost operation for Reykjavik Keflavik – Portland, Oregon, USA route in 2017.
Air Madagascar relaunches China flights
Air Madagascar restarts Guangzhou flights
Heathrow recognized at this year’s Frontier awards
Heathrow double win at Frontier Awards
Declaring an emergency: Germania A321 destination Tel Aviv
The pilot radio message is an emergency call. Germania flight ST 6256 took off from Duesseldorf, Germany this morning on a 3 1/2 hour flight to Tel Aviv. Shorly after Take off the Germania passenger Airbus 321-22 with the registration code D-ASTW declared an emergency and landed in Munich an hour later. eTN tried to contact Germania, but the airlines reservation and press center was not open before 8.30 am German time. eTN also tried to get Munich Airport Press relations an update. According to...
Travel law: Did Delta and Airtran conspire to charge first-bag fee?
Examining the legality of the class-action lawsuit brought against Delta and AirTran airlines.
China West Air plans to expand operations at Hefei
China West Air, a low-cost airline based in New North Zone, Chongqing, China, plans to expand operations at Hefei for 2016-17 Winter season. Hefei, formerly known as Hofei, Luzhou, or Luchow, is the capital and largest city of Anhui Province in Eastern China. A prefecture-level city, it is the political, economic, and cultural center of Anhui.
South African Airways advisory due to Hurricane Matthew
South African Airways has issued a travel advisory for customers due to Hurricane Matthew.