Lufthansa passengers can offset the CO₂ emissions of their flight directly on board. The offer is available immediately on all Lufthansa flights worldwide with Internet connectivity. After a successful test run, the airline is now offering this service to its guests on a permanent basis. The new service offer underlines Lufthansa’s clear strategy to lead […]
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Your travels this holiday season just got more rewarding. Alaska Airlines has hitched a new partnership with Lyft – one of the largest transportation networks in the U.S. and Canada – and we’re eager for our guests to come along for the ride. Starting this week, our Mileage Plan members can earn miles for their […]
Qatar Airways and the United Rugby Championship (URC), one of the three major rugby leagues in Europe, teamed up this past weekend to raise awareness of breast cancer during the URC games held from 28 to 30 October. During all the eight URC matches over three days, Qatar Airways and the URC dedicated match day […]
USA. Popular local pizza concept Timber Pizza Co. has opened at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The Concourse E restaurant – in collaboration with Marketplace Development, Jackmont Hospitality and Baldi Management Group – is open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner and also caters for later travellers. Timber Pizza Co-founder Andrew Dana said: “Timber has always […]
The Shannon Airport Group is taking to the fashion runway for a glamorous evening of style and Christmas sparkle hosted by Celia Holman Lee in aid of two worthy charities. The elegant evening will be held in the 5-star Dromoland Castle on November 17th and aims to raise vital funds for the Group’s two designated […]
Emirates and Air Canada this week announced the launch of their codeshare cooperation. The new partnership will allow customers of the carriers to enjoy seamless connectivity to 46 markets spanning three continents, including to destinations across the Americas, the Middle East, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. As of now, codeshare tickets will be […]
Fast Company announced Alaska Airlines as one of 144 brands named to its second annual “Brands That Matter” list for making strides in our carbon-neutral ambitions. The list honors companies whose success has come from embodying their purpose in a way that resonates with their customers. Elevating airline sustainability efforts Fast Company called us out […]
INDIA. Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport has been celebrating Diwali (or Deepavali), the famed Indian festival of lights, with a suitably dazzling array of installations and decorations across its terminals. Intricate displays symbolise the warmth and grandeur of the festival which celebrates the triumph of good over evil. […]
SWITZERLAND. Zurich Airport retail and dining turnover reached CHF49.1 million (US$49.1 million) in September, a rise of +46.4% compared to September 2021. Encouragingly, the figure was around 93% of September 2019 turnover, which reached CHF52.5 million. Sales were buoyed by a +67.9% rise in passenger traffic to 2.32 million in the month. Airside spend per […]
FRANCE. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport confirmed last week that its application to extend Terminal 2 has been approved by the Administrative Court of Marseille, paving the way for the next phase of development at the location. The Court accepted the application in terms of “its necessity and [the airport’s] integration into a low-carbon strategy”. The […]
Boeing and China Airlines announced they have finalized an order for up to 24 787 Dreamliners, as the carrier invests in the fuel-efficient widebody to expand passenger and cargo operations. The deal includes a firm order for 16 of the longest range 787-9 with options for eight additional jets, a landmark purchase that will enable […]
Aer Lingus is to launch a new transatlantic route for summer 2023 which will see the airline operate its first service to Cleveland in Ohio, with connections from nine UK airports. Starting on 19 May 2023, the new North America service will operate four times a week. This will be Aer Lingus’ 15th transatlantic route […]
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, has today commenced its first flight from Rome to Dammam. The new ultra-low-cost route will provide a boost to the burgeoning tourism industry in both Italy and Saudi Arabia, by bringing a new era of affordable, hassle-free, and point-to-point travel opportunities. […]
Turkish Airlines flew to new records during July and August as the flag carrier increased its seat capacity by 14 percent while the sector shrank globally. Distinguishing itself from its competitors in the skies during pandemic, Turkish Airlines continues its rise with records after the most difficult times of aviation industry. According to monthly passenger […]
Ethiopian Airlines Opens a Five-Star In-Terminal Hotel Inside Addis Ababa Bole International Airport
Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest aviation group in Africa, has completed the first phase of its In-Terminal Hotel construction. In a continuous effort to ensure the convenience and comfort of passengers, crews and airlines using Addis Ababa as a hub, the In-Terminal Hotel construction began in December 2020. The Hotel is physically connected to Addis […]
Brown-Forman Corporation has announced an agreement to purchase the Gin Mare brands from Vantguard and MG Destilerías in Spain. Gin Mare is an ultra-premium Spanish gin with a Mediterranean-inspired recipe of botanicals, including Arbequina olives, thyme, rosemary, and basil. Gin Mare Capri, which also features Italian bergamot and lemons, was introduced last year. Brown-Forman President […]
Korean Air will resume “transit exclusive domestic flights” between Busan Gimhae International Airport and Seoul Incheon International Airport from September 30 after being suspended for two and half years due to the pandemic. The airline will use Boeing 737-8s on two daily flights (KE1402, KE1408) that will depart from Busan at 7:00 am and 3:25 […]
Ryanair, Europe’s no.1 airline for low fares, choice, reliability, and customer service, today opened applications to join its Customer Panel and help improve Ryanair’s customer experience. Following two hugely successful Customer Panel events this year, Ryanair is now looking to expand its Customer Panel to gather more feedback, recommendations and insights from its valued customers. […]
GERMANY. Lufthansa airline loyalty programme Miles & More has added a new element to its rewards process. Members are now able to earn one award mile per Euro spent at Hamburg Airport in all participating stores, restaurants, cafés and bars. The initiative, under the slogan ‘Earn Miles until take off’, is effective in more than […]
Kiwis will see a new star in the sky over Aotearoa as Air New Zealand reveals its world-first Star Alliance livery. The airline’s newest A321neo will sport a one-of-a-kind look – a jet black Star Alliance livery. Air New Zealand’s Chief Transformation and Alliances Officer Mike Williams says the A321neo is the world’s first black […]
Mondelez World Travel Retail (WTR) has relaunched Milka with a new recipe, brand identity and travel campaign. The rebrand is the result of three years of development and engagement with over 3,000 customers. Milka’s new recipe now includes more cocoa, blended with Alpine milk. Tenderness is a key theme for the rebrand. Milka’s packaging has […]
Leading drinks group Pernod Ricard today reported results for the 12 months to 30 July, with sales climbing by +21% year-on-year (+17% in organic terms) to €10,701 million. The group reported a +48% leap in travel retail sales, led by a rebound in the Americas and Europe in particular. The company said it had achieved […]
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading African flag carrier, on Wednesday reported a surge in profit for the last financial year, in sharp contrast to the ailing fortunes of other airlines in the region. The state-owned airline saw a 79 percent jump in revenue to $5 billion for 12 months to July while profit skyrocketed 90 percent […]
Confectionery company Walker’s Shortbread is returning to this year’s TFWA World Exhibition in Cannes (2-6 October) after a nine-year break. The brand is revealing a new look alongside its World of Walker’s campaign and travel retail portfolio in the Blue Village [G4]. The Scottish biscuit manufacturer is bringing the World of Walker’s campaign to life […]
Malaysia Airlines marked another milestone in its network expansion plan by introducing a new direct flight between Kota Kinabalu and Singapore which commenced operations on 27 August 2022. The inaugural flight was commemorated with a welcome ceremony for passengers who arrived at Kota Kinabalu International Airport (BKI) at 12:25pm local time via flight MH648 from […]
