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NEWS Record numbers take to the skies for festive season
Emirates expects this week to be its busiest of 2014, as travellers head home or abroad for the holiday season. Over 80,000 people will travel each day with Emirates on over 240 flights, according to the airline’s latest booking figures. This represents an increase of almost 23 per cent over last year.
NEWS Allianz Global extends deal with easyJet in Europe
Allianz Global Assistance in the UK continues to strengthen its partnership with easyJet, Europe’s leading low cost airline, as it secures a three-year contract renewal. Under the new pan-European agreement, Allianz Global Assistance will continue delivering single and annual multi-trip insurance, as well as missed-flight cover. This renewal confirms Allianz Global Assistance’s expertise in the…
NEWS Kuwait Airways finalises deal for ten Boeing 777-300ER aircraft
Boeing and Kuwait Airways have finalised an order for ten 777-300ERs (Extended Range), valued at $3.3 billion at list prices. The order underlines the popularity of the 777-300ER as the preferred long-haul aircraft of many of the world’s leading airlines including those from the Middle East. The airline originally announced its intent to order the…
NEWS EVA Air signs expanded codeshare deal with Singapore Airlines
EVA Air and Singapore Airlines customers can now enjoy more seamless travel to the United States and Canada, as a result of an expanded codeshare agreement between the two carriers. Singapore Airlines will codeshare on EVA Air-operated flights from Taipei’s Taoyuan International Airport to Los Angeles, Seattle, San Francisco, New York’s John F. Kennedy International…
NEWS Air France brings a touch of luxury to JFK with new lounge
Air France has unveiled its fully renovated lounge at Terminal 1 in New York’s JFK airport. Exclusively reserved for customers travelling in La Première and Business, and Flying Blue Elite Plus members, the lounge features a host of services, offering even greater comfort before a passenger’s trip.
NEWS Amadeus goes the extra mile with Cabforce deal
Amadeus has closed the gap of the “first and last mile” of the air journey, by announcing the launch of the Amadeus Taxi & Transfer solution in partnership with Cabforce, with Scandinavian Airlines as launch partner. Airlines can now integrate a hassle free “one-stop-shop” in their website, offering a wider range of additional products and…
NEWS Miami-based businessman snaps up first Etihad Residence flight
Etihad Airways today revealed that the most exclusive ticket in aviation history – the inaugural flight in The Residence by Etihad – has been booked by Miami-based businessman and aviation enthusiast Gino Bertuccio. He will be the first person ever to experience the world’s only private multi-room cabin on a commercial passenger aircraft.