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NEWS IAG seeks to sooth Irish government concerns over Aer Lingus acquisition
International Consolidated Airlines has highlighted the importance of direct air services and connectivity for investment and tourism in Ireland following its offer for the airline. IAG argues its proposal would secure and strengthen Aer Lingus’ long term future and brand as a member of a successful and profitable European airline group, offering significant benefits to…
NEWS Etihad Airways welcomes Dreamliner to fleet as passenger numbers soar
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into commercial service. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, departed Abu Dhabi at 02:15 as flight EY23 for the seven hour 25 minute flight to Düsseldorf, Germany.Also today, Etihad revealed it carried a record number of…
NEWS Qatar Executive adds ACJ319 Corporate Jet
Qatar Airways announced today that it will add an all-Premium Class Airbus ACJ319 to its growing corporate jet fleet, Qatar Executive, to meet the rising demand for charter luxury group and incentive travel Link
NEWS Etihad Airways welcomes Dreamliner to fleet as passenger numbers soar
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has introduced its first Boeing 787 Dreamliner into commercial service. The first flight, operated by a Boeing 787-9, departed Abu Dhabi at 02:15 as flight EY23 for the seven hour 25 minute flight to Düsseldorf, Germany.Also today, Etihad revealed it carried a record number of…
NEWS Singapore-based airline receives first 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Scoot Pte Ltd., on Monday announced the delivery of the Singapore-based airline’s first 787 Dreamliner. Link
NEWS Qatar Airways to launch triple-daily Airbus A350 to Singapore
Qatar Airways will launch triple-daily flights to Singapore on the new Airbus A350 this year with the delivery of its third, fourth and fifth A350s in June, July and August. Link
NEWS Ryanair raises full year guidance after strong third quarter
Ryanair has raised profit forecasts for the whole year while announcing a quarter three net profit of €49 million. This compares to a quarterly loss of €35 million at the same stage of 2013. Traffic grew 14 per cent to 21 million customers during the period, as average fares rose two per cent to €40.
NEWS Etihad boosts South Asia, North America connectivity
Etihad Airways has made a number of schedule changes to the airline’s flights between its Abu Dhabi hub and Chicago, New York, and Toronto, which will start on Sunday 29 March 2015.
NEWS Ryanair steps up services for business travellers
Ryanair has extended its Business Plus fast-track security service to London Gatwick, Rome Ciampino and Eindhoven with plans to roll out the initiative to other European airports.
NEWS Finnair steps up Finnair Plus programme
Finnair has enhanced its Finnair Plus programme enabling members to book Classic award flights to Europe, Tel Aviv and Dubai without having to pay the fuel surcharge fee.