NEWS Indonesian plane missing in Papua region
An Indonesian plane carrying 54 passengers has gone missing in Papua region, according to reports. Details
NEWS Air China inks deal with Travelport
Air China has elected to use Travelport’s Airline Insight business intelligence and reporting solution.The user interface, data presentation and reporting that Airline Insights offers will allow Air China teams in Agency Sales, Revenue Management and Network Planning to maximize the value that can be extracted from such a comprehensive set of industry data. Details
NEWS Jet Airways swings to profit in 1Q
Indian carrier Jet Airways has posted its biggest quarterly net profit almost nine years, boosted by a fall in fuel costs. The Mumbai-based carrier claimed the continued improvement showed its three-year turnaround program with equity partner Etihad Airways was gaining momentum. Details
NEWS Emirates to launch world’s longest commercial flight in 2016
Emirates has revealed its plans to launch services to Panama City, beginning February 1st, 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world, at a record 17 hours 35 minutes in the westbound direction. The new route will also be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Details
Medical Plane Crash In Tygerberg – @Macfarlane123 #Macfarlane123
A light aircraft has crashed north-east of Tygerberg Hills in the Cape Peninsula. It’s believed five people were onboard. WC Department of Health confirms that the plane that fell was a light medical plane from Namibia. Four medical personnel and one patient were those on the Medical Plane that Crashed in Tygerberg. 2015- 08 –…
NEWS United boosts inflight entertainment
United Airlines is launching free personal device entertainment on two-cabin United Express regional jets; expanded HBO programming; and exclusively curated content from Vevo. Details
Video: What really happens your luggage once it’s been checked in
Ever wondered what happened your luggage once you have checked it in? Well wonder no more. The folks at Schiphol Airport have filmed this little behind the scenes look at their luggage system. It looks like a really fun roller coaster. Source : Yahoo
NEWS Emirates to launch world’s longest commercial flight in 2016
Emirates has revealed its plans to launch services to Panama City, beginning February 1st, 2016. The new service will be the longest non-stop flight in the world, at a record 17 hours 35 minutes in the westbound direction. The new route will also be Emirates’ first gateway destination in Central America. Details
NEWS Good takes seat on Boeing board of directors
Boeing chairman Jim McNerney has revealed the company’s board of directors has elected Lynn Good as a new member. Good, 56, is president and chief executive of Duke Energy, the largest US electric power company, serving approximately 23 million people in the Carolinas, Florida and the Midwest. She also serves as vice chair of Duke…
NEWS Norwegian launches range of winter ski deals from UK
Low-cost airline Norwegian has signed a new deal that will provide more destinations for UK thrill seekers hoping to hit the ski slopes this winter. The fast-growing airline has signed new agreements with three renowned tour operators in the UK – Nielson Travel, Balkan Holidays and Skiworld. Norwegian will provide charter flights from London Gatwick…
NEWS Flybe offers global connections following Skyscanner deal
Newquay-Dubai, Southampton-Kuala Lumpur, Inverness-Hong Kong – just three of the numerous connecting bookings now possible with Flybe following the launch of innovative partnership with Skyscanner, a leading global travel search engine. The partnership makes Flybe’s ‘One Stop to the World’ proposition a convenient reality with bookings that can be instantly made via a direct link…
NEWS Lufthansa completes Amadeus Fare Families roll-out
Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines have completed implementation of Amadeus Fare Families to launch the group’s new branded fares consistently across the direct and indirect channels. As of today, Amadeus subscribers will be able to book Lufthansa’s and Austrian’s new Light, Classic and Flex fares for flights departing as of October 1st. Details