Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines celebrate the regulatory approval to extend their joint venture alliance for another five years until March 2029, enhancing connectivity and options for customers. Over the past decade, the alliance has significantly increased seat capacity between New Zealand and Singapore, with additional daily services and expanded routes.
Qatar Airways’ codeshare partner, China Southern Airlines, announces the commencement of four weekly direct flights from Guangzhou to Doha, starting April 22, 2024. Operated with modern Boeing 787 aircraft, these flights bolster the strategic cooperation between the two airlines, providing seamless connections for passengers between China and over 170 destinations in Qatar Airways’ global network via Hamad International Airport.
In the latest significant boost to its global network, Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced substantial updates to its summer schedule.
This summer, TAP is increasing its offer to destinations in major markets, such as Brazil and North America.
In Brazil, six flights a week will be added to Recife, for 13 weeks. For Fortaleza and Rio de Janeiro, there will be two more flights a week, giving the routes a total of nine and 12 flights a week, respectively.
Emirates Skywards, the renowned loyalty program of Emirates and flydubai, has unveiled a strategic multi-year partnership with Visa, a global leader in digital payments. This collaboration aims to strengthen ties with co-brand issuer partners in the GCC region, facilitate personalized rewards, and foster innovation in digital offerings.
Ethiopian Airlines Group announces the reinstatement of thrice weekly passenger services to Dembi Dollo, South-Western Ethiopia, effective from February 26, 2024. CEO Mr. Mesfin Tasew highlights the importance of the air service in fostering socio-economic development by facilitating tourism, trade, and investment in the region.
Qatar Airways announces its relocation of operations from Dabolim Airport to the new Manohar International Airport in North Goa, India, effective June 20, 2024. The transition signifies a move towards improved infrastructure and passenger experience, with Manohar International Airport boasting state-of-the-art facilities and a strategic location.
Spirit Airlines has once again secured the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) highest honor for aviation maintenance technician safety, marking the sixth consecutive year of achieving the “Aviation Maintenance Technician Diamond Award of Excellence.” This recognition underscores Spirit’s unwavering commitment to safety and continuous investment in training programs aimed at ensuring the highest standards of operational excellence.
In response to growing demand, Eurowings nearly doubles its flight portfolio to Scandinavia in 2024, offering 24 routes to destinations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland from Germany.
United plans to resume a daily flight from New York/Newark to Tel Aviv, the first step in restoring vital passenger and cargo service that was suspended in October.
The initial Newark-Tel Aviv flights on March 2 and 4 will stop in Munich to ensure all service providers are ready to support non-stop service to and from Newark. No Newark departures to Tel Aviv are planned for March 3 and 5. Our goal is to resume daily nonstop service to Tel Aviv beginning March 6.