Category Airline, Tourism, Organisations & Operators,

FlyDubai to service Red Sea airport, marks first intl. flight to Saudi destination

The recently opened Red Sea International airport (RSI) in Saudi Arabia will welcome its first international flight on April 18 from Dubai.

Budget carrier FlyDubai will commence twice-a-week operations from the UAE to the rapidly developing Red Sea destination.

Qantas & Great Barrier Reef Foundation Collaborate to Restore Coral Reefs and Combat Climate Change

Qantas partners with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation to launch a new fund aimed at accelerating the restoration of Australia’s reef systems, including the deployment of world-first coral restoration technology. With a $10 million investment over 10 years, Qantas aims to support scientists, Traditional Owners, and local tourism operators in restoring corals across the Great Barrier Reef and other iconic Australian coral reefs

Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges Partners with oneworld for New Lounge Experience at Schiphol

Swissport’s Aspire Executive Lounges, in collaboration with oneworld, has inaugurated the second alliance lounge at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, following the successful launch of the first in Korea. The lounge offers modern amenities, including ergonomic seating, meeting booths, and a botanical room, catering to travelers’ comfort and productivity.

Hamad International Airport Celebrates Qatar National Sports Day with Fitness Extravaganza

Hamad International Airport (DOH) marks Qatar National Sports Day with a lively array of fitness activities throughout its terminal, catering to passengers of all ages. From a Leopard Crawl to a Runway Dash, the airport transforms into a hub for sports enthusiasts, reflecting Qatar’s commitment to promoting health and fitness.

New Flight from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Chiang Mai, Thailand

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) Los Angeles in collaboration with STARLUX Airlines, is excited to announce the launch of flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco to Chiang Mai, a captivating cultural destination in Thailand. Starting January 16th, STARLUX Airlines, renowned for their premium service will provide convenient access to the vibrant region of Northern Thailand.

Could adult-only flights really ‘take off’?

The recent news that Dutch carrier Corendon Airlines has started offering adult-only areas on its flights garnered widespread media attention around the world.  Rightly so, as it seems that passengers have long been crying out for this service according to an article published in the Spectator that was based on a survey from PhotoAID.

Beijing Review: The Time Is Always Right to Do What Is Right

In a move that showed both countries’ keenness to expand air travel after the COVID-19 pandemic, in turn reflecting an implicit eagerness to up mutually beneficial cooperation, China and the United States increased the number of direct regular passenger flights from 48 to 70 per week in the 2023-24 winter and spring seasons.

Samarkand International Airport Welcomes Millionth Passenger as Traffic Doubles In a Year

Air Marakanda, the management company operating Samarkand International Airport, today announced a doubling of passenger traffic for the year, compared with 495,000 passengers in 2022, and welcomed its one millionth passenger. The milestone not only represents the booming tourism appeal of Uzbekistan’s second city, but also highlights the successful growth strategy being pursued by the company.