The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released a new analysis showing that reported unruly passenger incidents increased in 2022 compared to 2021. IATA called for more states to take the necessary authority to prosecute passengers under Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14). Latest figures show that there was one unruly incident reported for every 568 flights in…
Finnair serves up 35 years of flights to China
Finnair is celebrating 35 years of flying to China and connecting Asia with Europe. This major milestone for the Nordic carrier comes as it also celebrates its centenary as one of the earliest pioneers in aviation. Finnair’s first flight to China took off on 2 June 1988, with a new non-stop service to Beijing, becoming…
Research report shows true travel subscriptions services rare, but growing fast
Travel metasearch website WayAway has today published a definitive white paper about the travel subscriptions space titled ‘Hit that subscribe button: subscription services in the travel industry’. In addition to creating a formal definition of how to define a travel subscription service and surveying the market to establish the current players in the US, the report…
Air Canada’s inaugural Amsterdam-Montreal Route takes off
Air Canada completed its inaugural Montreal to Amsterdam flights, with a Boeing 787 Dreamliner using sustainable aviation fuel. Coinciding with the launch of Air Canada’s second route from Amsterdam to Canada, the airline is further advancing initiatives in its Climate Action Plan by expanding its partnership with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) producer Neste in Europe to…
AATO delegation participates in FMITC Tourism Conclave in Kolkata
A delegation of Andaman Association of Tour Operators (AATO) attended the highly anticipated FMITC Tourism Conclave held at Hotel Hayatt Regency, Kolkata on 02 Jun 23. Led by AATO President M. Vinod and Joint Secretary Saikat Biswas, the delegation made a significant impact at the event. The FMITC Tourism Conclave, renowned as a leading platform…
HER Planet Earth team embarks on a triple challenge in Switzerland
In June 2023, a self-funded team of 12 women, under the banner of HER Planet Earth – a non-profit organisation headquartered in Singapore dedicated to gender equality and environmental conservation, will embark on a unique triple-challenge expedition, which will incorporate mountain climbing, biking and stand-up paddle boarding across one of Europe’s most stunning destinations, Switzerland. This will…
91% of Indian LGBTQ+ Travellers are more comfortable travelling with growing inclusivity in the travel industry: Booking.com
With a mission to make it easier for everyone to experience the world, regardless of how they identify, Booking.com’s most extensive LGBTQ+ travel research to date spotlights the steady progress, as well as the recent setbacks, for these communities when it comes to travel. Despite the travel industry’s growing recognition of the scope and variety…
Icelandair takes off to Prague
Icelandair celebrated the commencement of its service to the Czech capital city, Prague, from Keflavík Airport in Reykjavik. The new seasonal service will operate four times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, through to October 2023. Upon landing, the passengers were welcomed to the city with a stately water salute from local fire…
FutureLog’s procure-to-pay solution enables hotels to focus on what they do best
Dramatically reduce the amount of administrative work needed in your hotel and focus on what you do best. FutureLog offers a streamlined ordering process, an easy-to-use in-house ordering system and automated e-invoice management that give hotels greater control, transparency and accuracy. When some critical tasks are automated, hotels can reduce the amount of time they…
Aviation leaders assemble in Istanbul for IATA’s 79th AGM from 4-6 June
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that leaders of the global aviation industry are gathering in Istanbul, Türkiye, for the 79th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit, with Pegasus Airlines as the host airline. The event (4-6 June) attracts the industry’s most senior leaders from among IATA’s more than 300 member…