The Norwegian Group had 1.5 million passengers in February

In February, Norwegian had 1,281,212 passengers, while Widerøe had 257,826 passengers, totalling 1,539,038 passengers for the group. Norwegian increased its load factor to 86 percent in February, up 2 percentage points compared to the same period last year and close to the highest ever load factor Norwegian has recorded for the month of February.

Air Samarkand Announces Launch of Scheduled Flights and Appointment of New CEO

Air Samarkand is to commence its scheduled flight programme on Thursday, 21st March, operating on the Samarkand - Istanbul - Samarkand route with its Airbus A321neo aircraft. In the initial phase, return services will operate twice a week, departing on Mondays and Thursdays from Samarkand International Airport (SKD) to Istanbul International Airport (IST), with a scheduled flight time of about 5 hours.

RYANAIR ADDS OVER 4,000 EXTRA SEATS FOR ENGLAND FOOTBALL FANS AHEAD OF THE EUROS IN GERMANY

Ryanair has announced that it has added over 4,000 extra seats between the UK and Germany ahead of the highly anticipated UEFA European Football Championship taking place this summer. Ryanair’s extra flights to Cologne, Dortmund and Frankfurt from both London Stansted and Manchester airports are now available to book on ryanair.com.

China Airlines Expanding North American Network

Taiwan-based China Airlines has announced that it will begin offering non-stop flights to Seattle, the “Emerald City”, starting July 14, 2024. The Taipei-Seattle route will expand the carrier’s passenger services to northwestern USA by offering five weekly flights with the Airbus A350-900. In addition to providing travelers with even more options for travel between Taiwan and the Americas, China Airlines will leverage its extensive regional network to expand its share of the transfer market in Asia and boost business growth.

BRITISH AIRWAYS LAUNCHES NEW TV ADVERT AS PART OF ITS UNIQUE “A BRITISH ORIGINAL” CAMPAIGN

British Airways is unveiling its latest TV advert, directed by Emmy award winner Miles Jay, and features music from Groove Armada’s front woman, Saint Saviour The new TV advert follows hot on the heels of British Airways’ Grand Prix at Cannes Lions for its “A British Original” campaign

Ethiopian Airlines Receives Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award for COVID-19 Response

Ethiopian Airlines Group has been awarded the esteemed ‘Ethiopian Institutional Achievement Award’ by the Federal Government of Ethiopia, recognizing its exceptional contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Acknowledged for maintaining vital air connectivity and facilitating global distribution of medical supplies and vaccines, the airline’s agility and resilience have been pivotal in earning this recognition.