Emirates is launching a second daily A380 service to Zurich, adding 945 seats a week on the route, with 280 in First Class and Business Class. Commencing October 1st 2015, Emirates flights EK85/86, currently operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will be upgraded to an A380. The first A380 was introduced on the route in January…
Etihad Airways has appointed Othman Aleghfeli, a UAE national, as area manager Gulf Cooperation Council. He moves up from his current position as assistant general manager for the airline’s Abu Dhabi Hub. In the new role, Othman will be responsible for overseeing the airline’s operations and driving growth in the GCC.
Munich Airport has adopted and deployed the Amadeus Airport Sequence Manager as part of the A-CDM initiatives that the airport has been implementing and pioneering since 2007.
Ryanair has launched its Leeds Bradford winter 2015 schedule with 10 routes including Dublin, Lanzarote and Malta and extra flights to Alicante, Gdansk and Malaga.
Qatar Airways has unveiled its new amenity kits designed by Giorgio Armani, and a sleeper suit from Missoni.
Shannon Airport was the destination today for aviation enthusiasts from across the country as the world’s largest aircraft, the Antonov 225, proved to be a star attraction again following its overnight arrival. The giant aircraft, which was built to carry the then Soviet Union’s space shuttle between launch and landing sites, landed for a transit stop…
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The noisiest planes will face a trebling in charges to £9,000 per landing, although fewer than 1% of flights fall into this category. The airport hopes the move will provide more incentive for airlines to fly cleaner and quieter planes. Some fares should fall as Heathrow is proposing to give a £10 discount to the…
Gatwick to launch fund to boost internal UK flights if it wins contest with Heathrow to get an additional runway Gatwick has offered to create a £20m fund to cater for more domestic flights if it wins out over Heathrow. The two airports are in competition to get an additional runway with each showing off…
Raw TV has secured access to Heathrow Airport for a three-part documentary series for ITV. The Discovery-owned indie has landed 3 x 60-minute series Britain’s Busiest Airport: Heathrow which will follow staff from various departments as they work to keep the airport working smoothly. Full story