Monthly Archives: May 2024

Virgin Atlantic’s Flight100 saved 95 tonnes of CO2 and demonstrated environmental benefits of Sustainable Aviation Fuel

“If enough SAF is made, we will fly it” Headline Flight100 results pave the way for the use of 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), proving it’s a safe drop-in replacement for fossil fuel The use of 100% SAF saved the lifecycle equivalent of 95 tonnes of CO2 or 64% of the emissions of a standard […]

AEGEAN announced a codeshare partnership with Saudia during the Arabian Travel Market 2024, in Dubai

AEGEAN and Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, announced during the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM) in Dubai, a new partnership to market codeshare flights. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both airlines, who will benefit from the enhanced flight options between Greece and Saudi Arabia. With […]

Aviator Airport Alliance Recognized by Japan Airlines with Prestigious Awards

Aviator Airport Alliance, a leading full-range provider of aviation services across 15 airports in the Nordics and a proud member of Avia Solutions Group, is delighted to announce that its Helsinki station has received significant honors from Japan Airlines. The awards include ‘Station of the Year 2022-2023’ and a special recognition for outstanding ramp handling […]

First scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board takes off

A350-900 with 268 passengers on the way from Munich to Vancouver Further destinations in late summer: Shanghai and San Francisco From summer: Allegris flights can be booked for the winter timetable 268 passengers, 11 crew members, ten new seat options! The first scheduled flight with Lufthansa Allegris on board, LH476, took off on 1st May […]

AirAsia Connects India’s First UNESCO City – Ahmedabad, to Kuala Lumpur

Yesterday, AirAsia welcomed its inaugural flight from Ahmedabad, India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City, further enhancing its India-Malaysia air connectivity. This new route, operating four times weekly, allows travellers to easily explore Ahmedabad’s rich cultural heritage and Kuala Lumpur’s vibrant city life at affordable prices. Guests onboard today’s inaugural flight (AK90) with a 100% load […]

WestJet Group CEO Alexis von Hoensbroech outlines strategic plan

Celebrating the Group’s return of transatlantic flying to the region, von Hoensbroech underscores steadfast commitment to Newfoundland and Labrador during inaugural visit WestJet Group CEO, Alexis von Hoensbroech, today concluded his inaugural visit to Atlantic Canada in St. John’s, Newfoundland, where he was joined by key stakeholders and community members to discuss the Group’s expanding […]

AEGEAN and Olympic Air transfer the Holy Light from Athens to Greek regions

AEGEAN and Olympic Air will transfer for yet another year the Holy Light from Athens to various regions of Greece in the afternoon of Holy Saturday. Specifically, the Holy Light is expected to arrive at Athens International Airport “El. Venizelos” from Jerusalem with the Greek Government’s care and then to be transferred with scheduled and […]

Luxembourg Airport and Luxair inaugurate the new Luxair Aircraft Maintenance Hangar

On April 30, 2024, lux-Airport and Luxair celebrated an important milestone in their shared history, the inauguration of the new Luxair aircraft maintenance hangar. The official ceremony was held in the presence of Mrs. Yuriko Backes, Minister of Defense, Mobility and Public Works and Gender Equality and Diversity and Mrs. Jacqueline Breuer, Mayor of Sandweiler. […]

London Luton Airport & Wizz Air lead the way with new generation fleet

London Luton Airport (LLA) has confirmed all Wizz Air aircraft based at the airport are now quieter, more fuel-efficient Airbus A321 Neos. The announcement follows an agreement between both parties to introduce the new generation aircraft a year earlier than originally planned.  In place from 31st March 2024, the switch to the Airbus A321neo aircraft […]

IATA: Passenger Demand Up 13.8% in March

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for March 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPKs), was up 13.8% compared to March 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 12.3% year-on-year. The March load factor was 82.0% (+1.0ppt compared to March […]