Monthly Archives: November 2021

airBaltic to showcase Airbus A220 at Dubai Airshow

Latvian airline airBaltic announces that from November 14 until November 17, 2021 it will take part at the Dubai Airshow. Together with the aircraft manufacturer Airbus, airBaltic will showcase one of its Airbus A220-300 aircraft. Dubai Airshow is one of the largest and most successful air shows in the world, connecting aerospace professionals across all […]

Prepared for the Air Resources and the Ready to Fly Checklist are American’s Easy-to-Follow Recipe for International Travel

American Airlines is welcoming back travelers from around the world with its robust international schedule of flights to and from the United States. To help customers plan, prepare and travel with confidence, American’s Prepared for the Air resources and Ready to Fly checklist now offer a full suite of tools for customers. “Since the start […]

Coming to America: British Airways and Virgin Atlantic celebrate US reopening with historic first ever dual take-off from London to New York

Customers return to British Airways and Virgin Atlantic flights to the US on Monday 8 November as country relaxes entry requirements It marks the first day since March 16, 2020 that the vast majority of UK nationals have been able to fly to the US Airlines celebrated the easing of restrictions with a unique show of […]

Biometric facial recognition: Austrian Airlines and Vienna Airport implement contactless travel

• New service offer for Miles & More members as of 9 November • Cooperation between Vienna International Airport and Austrian Airlines to optimize travel comfort “Roll camera!” – is the motto on 9 November, when Austrian Airlines and Vienna International Airport jointly introduce the biometric recognition system for contactless travel. Star Alliance Biometrics facilitates […]

Aer Lingus signs deal with Daon to extend use of VeriFLY app

Aer Lingus has signed a deal with Daon to extend the use of the VeriFLY app, following the successful rollout of the technology across its network.  Aer Lingus’s investment in VeriFLY allows customers to upload and receive approval of their travel documentation at home before travelling to the airport – particularly helpful in the context […]

Qatar Airways Cargo to replace entire Unit Load Device (ULD) fleet with Safran’s Fire Resistant Containers

Over the next five years, the cargo airline will replace its entire fleet of more than 10,000 ULDs with this unique container design, aiming to exchange 70% of the units already during 2022. Qatar Airways Cargo’s decision to invest in Safran Cabin’s newly developed Fire Resistant Containers, stems from the airline’s vested interest in preventing […]

Lufthansa Cargo digitalizes worldwide cargo handling of special products and services with IBS Software’s iPartner Handling solution

In a major step towards digitalization and improving quality in worldwide cargo handling, Lufthansa Cargo is partnering with IBS Software to digitalize critical handling processes for special products and services like dangerous goods, pharmaceuticals and fresh produce. The deployment represents significant progress for Lufthansa Cargo’s “Mobile Digital Handling” initiative, created to eliminate paper based processes […]

Upload and go: Delta’s new online tools to make travel to the U.S. easier

Delta is simplifying COVID-19 vaccine and other related entry requirements during booking, check-in and beyond with new experiences on delta.com Customers on most routes into the U.S. will be able to verify vaccination status through Delta FlyReady As U.S. borders reopen to foreign visitors and the holiday season approaches, many are eager to reconnect with […]

Alaska Airlines and Boxed Water™ tackle the biggest source of inflight plastic waste – eliminating 1.8 million pounds of plastics a year

Alaska Airlines’ inflight water service is getting a planet-friendly upgrade. Starting tomorrow, the airline is trading plastic water bottles for Boxed Water Is Better® brand’s 92% plant-based cartons and swapping out plastic cups with recyclable paper cups for water service. This change saves an estimated 1.8 million pounds of single-use plastics from flights over the […]

A.P. Moller – Maersk Orders Two Boeing 777 Freighters

Boeing and A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) have announced the global provider of end-to-end container logistics has placed an order for two 777 Freighters. The freighters will be operated by Star Air, Maersk’s in-house aircraft operator and is the company’s first 777 order. Star Air currently operates an all-Boeing 767 Freighter fleet. “As a global […]