London Gatwick Airport will be adding another long-haul route to its network from 1 June, when Saudia begins operating flights to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The Saudi flag-carrier airline will fly six times a week to King Abdulaziz International Airport on 787-9 aircraft, increasing to daily services from August. The new service reflects VINCI Airports’ commitment […]
Jetstar has carried more than 1.1 million customers between Australia and Bali since borders reopened 12 months ago, with the airline tipping passenger numbers to increase again this year. Strong demand for the holiday hot spot, combined with Jetstar fares as low as $99 in the past year, has seen Bali quickly reclaim its crown […]
Korean Air and YG Entertainment (YG) have signed an agreement to promote Korean culture globally. Korean Air Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Kenneth Chang and YG Co-CEO Hwang Bo Kyung participated in the signing ceremony on March 15 at the Korean Air headquarters. The agreement will be a stepstone in further promoting […]
Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA) today announced the national flag-carrier will grow its long-haul fleet with the selection of up to 49 787 Dreamliners. SAUDIA is set to purchase 39 787s, with a further 10 options, utilizing the outstanding efficiency, range and flexibility of the Dreamliner to sustainably grow its global operation. […]
Complementing the diverse range of its training and internship programs, the Latvian national airline airBaltic announces the relaunch of its improved technical apprentice internship program SkyTech at the Technical Department. It offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced airBaltic technicians in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining aircraft mechanical systems. Andris Vaivads, SVP […]
This Mother’s Day, easyJet invited daughters to join their high-flying mothers at work in a bid to inspire the next generation of pilots, engineers and data scientists 10 year old Harriet joined pilot mum Debbie Thomas at Luton airport to explore the flight deck of an A320 easyJet aircraft and budding young maths whizz, Amaryllis […]
AirJapan, the new airline brand revealed in March 2022 for medium-haul international routes under ANA HOLDINGS INC., today unveiled select products and services to be introduced on its inaugural flights. AirJapan offers comfortable cabin space at affordable prices under the brand concept of “Fly Thoughtful” by leveraging the experience of ANA Group’s full-service and low-cost […]
From March to June 2023, on departure from Paris, Air France offers a new series of exceptional dishes to be exclusively enjoyed on board its long-haul La Première and Business cabins. The company is teaming up with a high-flying trio of chefs – Mauro Colagreco, Angelo Musa and Régis Marcon – to showcase French haute […]
The first flight dispatched, operated and handled entirely by women has landed at Brisbane Airport this morning to mark International Women’s Day. Virgin Australia’s VA313 from Melbourne entered the history books, when it arrived at Gate 46 at Brisbane’s Domestic Terminal. Female roles for VA313 include: Captain First Office Cabin Manager Cabin Crew Leading Hand […]
SAS has entered into new sale and leaseback agreements with Aviation Capital Group (ACG). Through the new agreements, SAS has secured long-term financing for ten new Airbus A320neo aircraft, scheduled to be delivered through the first quarter of FY2024. “We continue to make progress with our transformation plan and these new sale and leaseback agreements […]
