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.
The Qantas Group has released its financial results for the first half of FY24, reporting an Underlying Profit Before Tax of $1.25 billion, down 13% from the same period in FY23. This decline is attributed to lower fares as capacity normalizes, with revenue per available seat kilometer impacted by reduced fares.
The Qantas Group has disclosed details regarding its Airbus A220s, set to commence commercial flights next month, amidst a multi-billion dollar investment program. The A220s, gradually replacing Boeing 717s, offer enhanced features including spacious cabins, fast Wi-Fi, and increased range, enabling new route options.