EasyJet is to place a ninth aircraft at Edinburgh airport as it expands its presence in Scotland. The additional aircraft will provide extra capacity as the budget carrier plans to operate 39 routes next summer from the Scottish capital. UK country manager Ali Gayward said: “Nearly three decades ago we launched the airline with services…
Korean Air selects Amadeus for Skypass
Korean Air has selected Amadeus Customer Loyalty Suite to manage its lifestyle loyalty programme, Skypass. Skypass is one of the largest and most recognised frequent flyer programmes in Asia Pacific, in operation for more than 35 years. To achieve its business objectives, Korean Air was looking for a high-performing loyalty system and Amadeus is the best…
IATA: Peak travel season ends on a high note in August
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger data for August 2022 showing continued momentum in the air travel recovery. Total traffic in August 2022 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was up 67.7% compared to August 2021. Globally, traffic is now at 73.7% of pre-crisis levels. Domestic traffic for August 2022 was up 26.5% compared…
Virgin Atlantic drops Hong Kong route
British airline Virgin Atlantic has decided to suspend its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, close its Hong Kong office and not resume flights in March 2023, after 30 years in the Asian city due to issues related to the closure of Russian airspace. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has led several airlines, which were already reeling from the…
Expedia Group unveils enhanced features for TAAP Travel Advisors
Expedia Group announced enhanced features to help travel advisors prepare for the holiday travel season. The new features are available to members of the Expedia Travel Agent Affiliate Program (TAAP) and include an extension of Expedia’s Live Agent Chat to advisors and an improved lodging quote process. “As part of our continuing commitment to helping…
Air France resumes daily flights equipped with La Première to and from Singapore
Starting 31 October 2022, Air France will offer its most exclusive designer suite La Première on board a daily night flight operated by B777-300ER between Singapore and Paris-Charles de Gaulle. This aircraft offers only four private La Première suites. Nicolas Ricard, commercial director South East Asia & Oceania, Air France-KLM Group said: “We are happy to see our La Première…
Free Flights to Hong Kong?
The Hong Kong Government will give away 500,000 free air tickets in a bid to revive its tourist industry damaged by strict COVID restrictions. The Hong Kong Tourism Board says the free tickets will be distributed next year to inbound and outbound travellers by the city’s airport authority, which will finalise arrangements with airlines. “Once…
Lot Polish Airlines signs agreement with JetBlue Airways
Star Alliance member LOT Polish Airlines has signed an interline agreement with US carrier JetBlue Airways. With this, passengers travelling with LOT Polish Airlines from Warsaw to the United States can now fly on to more than 100 destinations from the JetBlue Airways network. “We are excited about this new interline agreement with JetBlue Airways,…
Red Savannah launches ‘Grand Tour of Europe’ by private jet in 2023
Luxury travel specialist, Red Savannah, launches an inaugural Grand Tour of Europe by Private Jet. Commencing 12 September 2023, this exciting journey will travel to Europe’s most coveted destinations over 12 incredible days, venturing from London to Sicily, then on to the Greek Isles, the Adriatic Riviera and finally the magical City of Canals, Venice. George Morgan-Grenville, Founder…
Costa To Place Three Ships To South America In 2023-24
Beginning with the 2023–2024 winter season, Costa Cruises will have three ships operating out of South America. A news release states that the six-month local programme will feature the Costa Diadema, the Costa Favolosa, and the Costa Fascinosa. From November 2023 through May 2024, the ships will sail one of the company’s longest seasons in…