Canada Jetlines, the new Canadian carrier, has announced its inaugural flight out of Toronto Pearson International Airport to Winnipeg scheduled for 15 August 2022. Debuting a brand new slogan of “Winnipeg: Made from what’s real,” Winnipeg offers a vibrant metropolitan experience, boasting a diverse, multi-cultural scene, including more than 100 residing cultures and nationalities. With […]
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Passengers travelling through Gatwick this summer will be able to take advantage of a number of special offers, competitions and seasonal drink choices, as part of the airport’s new campaign – ‘Explore Like Never Before’. The campaign, which officially launched this week, includes special offers on World Duty Free products, such as up to 50% […]
Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most sustainable airline, celebrates the arrival of its 160th Airbus aircraft, which will be supporting the operation at Henri Coanda International Airport in Bucharest, Romania. The new Airbus A321neo joining Wizz Air’s fleet incorporates the latest technologies in aviation and offers significant environmental benefits, with a nearly 50% reduction […]
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, has announced it will launch two new routes from Abu Dhabi to the idyllic island paradise of the Maldives, and the airline’s fifth key destination in the Gulf, Kuwait. The new routes will offer travellers the opportunity to explore marvellous destinations in line with […]
The Ministry of Tourism has announced that travellers can now book their reservations for Cayman Airways (CAL) new service to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in California. In celebration of the launch, Cayman Airways is offering an enticing special roundtrip introductory fare for travel booked by 8 August, 2022. Cayman Airways’ new nonstop West Coast […]
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays will operate their busiest ever weekend over Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th July, with almost 150,000 customers travelling to and from their favourite holiday destinations across the Mediterranean and Canary Islands. This summer is Jet2.com and Jet2holidays’ biggest ever summer programme, with capacity increasing 14% compared to Summer 19. Despite recent disruption […]
Three months after announcing the addition of an aircraft maintenance facility and 50 new jobs in Houston, Spirit Airlines has announced it’s going even bigger with the addition of a new Pilot and Flight Attendant crew base at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Spirit expects to locate about 150 Pilots and about 300 Flight Attendants […]
Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for four additional fuel-efficient 787-8s at the Farnborough International Airshow. The Azerbaijan flag-carrier currently operates two 787-8s, and intends to grow its Dreamliner fleet to 10 by 2030, enabling it to open new routes across Central Asia. “Azerbaijan Airlines was the first airline in the […]
Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings have selected Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor (FDA) digital solution to optimize operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across their fleets of Boeing aircraft. As a trial customer, Virgin Atlantic has already found benefits from the use of FliteDeck Advisor. During a trial on its 787 Dreamliners, the airline […]
Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates announces its partnership with Junk Kouture, the world’s largest sustainable youth fashion competition. Junk Kouture’s partnership with Etihad Airways will see an exciting offering across multiple communication channels, joining the sustainability goals and efforts of both companies. As part of the agreement, Etihad will provide […]
Emirates and Air Canada today announced the signing of a strategic partnership agreement that will create more options for customers when travelling on the carriers’ networks while also enhancing the customer experience throughout the journey. Emirates and Air Canada intend to establish a codeshare relationship later in 2022 that will offer enhanced consumer travel choices […]
USA. Ontario International Airport has continued its strong recovery momentum in June, serving more than half a million passengers. This represents a rise of almost +8% measured against the same month of 2019 and is the fourth consecutive month the Southern California gateway has exceeded pre-pandemic passenger levels. The airport served 514,000 total passengers last […]
Aer Lingus has signed a sustainable aviation fuel supply agreement with Gevo, Inc., US-based renewable fuels producer. The agreement will see the purchase of 19,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel per year for five years and is a significant step by the airline in its commitment to a lower-carbon future. […]
UK. In a strong signal of recovery for UK aviation, Heathrow Airport served nearly six million passengers in June, over +500% more than in the same month last year. Heathrow said that the “unprecedented growth over the last four months matches what took place over the last 40 years”. The airport company noted that rebuilding […]
Gatwick Airport has announced two new retail offers for passengers, with LEGO stores and a Kidstop pop-up opening ahead of the school summer holidays. World famous construction toy brand, LEGO, opened a store in each of Gatwick’s North and South Terminals this week – among its first standalone stores in a UK airport. The new […]
Qatar Airways will be increasing its Doha – Melbourne flights from the current once-daily schedule to double-daily flights from 1 October with the support of the Victorian Government. The airline and the Victorian Government signed a strategic agreement to increase connectivity to Melbourne to further boost trade and tourism. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His […]
CHINA. The Hainan Provincial government has unveiled a second stimulus package to boost consumer consumption and assist the island’s duty free retailers, Hainan Daily reports. The successful inaugural scheme, entitled ‘Helping Business, Benefiting People and Enjoying Hainan’ saw CNY10 million (US$1.5 million) worth of digital RMB distributed on 1 May. […]
Thousands of Items are Confiscated Daily It is estimated that 14,000 items are confiscated daily at airports in the United States alone. Consequently, many passengers look for ways to reclaim their valuable belongings. This article outlines what are the main channels for handling these items and shows how the reader can reclaim and purchase confiscated […]
INDIA. Today’s images are courtesy of Adani Airport Holdings and Mumbai Travel Retail, which on Friday celebrated the opening of the Thiruvananthapuram Duty Free stores at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in Kerala. The main store was inaugurated after the traditional Ganapathi homam ceremony, a homa (ritual) that evokes happiness, prosperity and good health. A symbol reflection, […]
UK. Premium pubs and hotels operator Fuller, Smith & Turner is to open its second location at London Heathrow Terminal 2 – The Queen’s Terminal. The landside outlet, called The Queen’s Arms, will begin trading in early August. It is the second Fuller’s pub in the terminal; the first is located airside. The Queen’s Arms […]
Dubai Airports has issued a passenger advisory alerting travellers about Dubai International (DXB) getting exceptionally busy over the next two weeks as a result of schools breaking for summer and the Eid Al Adha holidays. According to the operator, some 2.4 million passengers are expected to pass through DXB between June 24 and July 4, […]
Traveling to new places is invigorating and exciting, but just like any new experience, unexpected obstacles are bound to appear. This is especially true of getting through the airport, which is a journey all its own. Between lost luggage, long security lines, and delayed flights, there are plenty of ways in which things can go […]
JetBlue has released a letter and video message to Spirit Team Members who are following the upcoming shareholder vote and JetBlue’s proxy campaign. The message was released to ensure that Spirit Team Members are aware of JetBlue’s commitment to them should a combination with Spirit move forward: “Hello Spirit Team Members, It’s been a very […]
UK. In a world-first airport activation, Diageo Global Travel has officially unveiled an immersive luxury brand experience and pop-up store from the world’s number-one travel retail Scotch whisky brand, Johnnie Walker. Johnnie Walker Blue Label (1 litre, retailing at £180/US$226) is the hero product of the activation. Diageo Global Travel worked with Dufry’s World Duty Free, […]
UK. Premium sunglasses brand Maui Jim has partnered with World Duty Free to run a football-themed animation at Manchester Airport Terminal 2. The pop-up concluded today (31 May). The animation leveraged the Hawaiian brand’s sporting roots and showcased its exclusive collection with the Manchester United football club. The Manchester United range features 22 bespoke frames […]