Archives February 2024

European Commission Conditionally Clears Korean Air’s Merger with Asiana Airlines

The European Commission (EC) has granted conditional approval for Korean Air’s merger with Asiana Airlines, marking a significant step forward in the consolidation of the two carriers. The approval is contingent upon Korean Air’s adherence to certain commitments aimed at addressing competition concerns, including divesting Asiana Airlines’ cargo freighter business and facilitating the entry of a new airline on designated passenger routes.

MURU Opens at the Prestigious Waldorf Astoria West Bay Doha

The glittering lights of Doha’s skyline were outshone last night as the grand opening party for MURU, the latest hotspot in town, unfolded at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Doha West Bay. The event was nothing short of a spectacle, with gastronomes converging to celebrate this much-anticipated launch and taste the epicurean delights.

Holland America Line Enhances Alaska Cruisetours with McKinley Chalet Resort Room Upgrades

Holland America Line is elevating its award-winning Alaska Cruisetours in time for the 2024 season with room upgrades at McKinley Chalet Resort and a new, included tour in Dawson City, Yukon. Alaska Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an overland tour to Denali, and Holland America Line is the only cruise line that extends those tours into the Yukon.

United Adds New Corporate Partners to Sustainable Flight Fund That Now Exceeds $200 Million

Aircastle, Air New Zealand, Embraer, Google, HIS, Natixis CIB, Safran, and Technip Energies are now part of first-of-its-kind effort to reduce emissions and drive production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) by providing startups with both financial and strategic capital