Category Airline, Organisations & Operators,

Manchester City and global partner Etihad Airways are flying towards a better future for young people in India, with the announcement of a brand-new community football initiative in cities across the country.

AirAsia MOVE, formerly known as airasia Superapp, launches the Asean Pass, a reimagined travel subscription plan offering exclusive discounts on flights, hotels, and rides across Southeast Asia. Subscribers will benefit from zero-base fares on international Asean flights, up to 50% discounts on hotel bookings, free airport rides, and additional perks like AirAsia Points.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new world-class airline, has announced it has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that promotes responsible business practices and the advancement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Jet2.com has been recognised for its punctuality performance by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), after operating 77 percent of its flights on time between October and December 2023 which makes it the best of the UK’s major airlines.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the Smart Freight Centre (SFC) have teamed up to enhance CO2 emissions calculations for air cargo shipments, marking a significant stride in global decarbonization efforts within the air transport sector.

Ryanair, Europe’s leading airline, has renewed its partnership with Vistair, a top provider of Operational Content Management and Safety Management Systems for the aviation industry, for an additional 5 years. Under this agreement, Ryanair will continue utilizing Vistair’s document management system, DocuNet, to enhance the creation, distribution, and upkeep of operational manuals.

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today an agreement for the East African airline to purchase eight 777-9 passenger airplanes and the potential for up to 12 additional jets.

Boeing and American Airlines have announced the carrier will further modernize its global fleet with its first order for the largest 737 MAX airplane. American is committing to 115 of the 737-10 model, which includes a new order for 85 jets and a conversion of a previous order for 30 of the smaller 737-8 variant. The airline is also announcing options to purchase 75 additional 737-10 jets in the future.

MATAR, the Qatar Company for Airports Operation and Management, clinched the Best Innovative Use of Big Data and Analytics award at the Qatar Digital Business Awards 2023 for its implementation at Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Ryanair announces its fourth partnership with leading OTA, On the Beach, granting On the Beach authorization to offer Ryanair flights, seats, and bags as part of their holiday packages. This partnership guarantees that On the Beach customers will have access to Ryanair’s low prices without overcharges or hidden mark-ups, ensuring full price transparency.