Following a thrilling month of non-stop action and entertainment, the airline operated nearly 14,000 flights, uniting the world in Qatar for the greatest sporting show on Earth. As the Official Airline Partner of FIFA and the Official Airline of the Journey, Qatar Airways celebrated the historic FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 with its global passengers through…
TAP increases flight frequencies to key markets for summer 2023
TAP Air Portugal (TAP) is to increase its routes to the Americas in the summer of 2023, offering a total of 17 additional flights during this peak period. This rise, compared to the same period in 2022, will restore pre-pandemic flight levels, and provide more freedom to customers when booking summer holidays. In line with customer…
Costa Toscana Arrives In Dubai For Her First Middle East Season
With the arrival of Costa Toscana, Costa Cruises is consolidating its presence in the Dubai market. The Costa Group opened the Dubai Harbour Cruise Port in December 2021, making it the city’s most sophisticated cruise terminal. The Costa flagship, which commenced service in March of this year, made its maiden visit to the terminal. Officials…
AirFi deploys portable streaming solution across easyJet’s continental European fleet of 108 aircraft
Following a successful trial involving easyJet’s full fleet of 27 Swiss-registered aircraft, inflight technology provider AirFi announces the further deployment of its revolutionary portable streaming solution across the remainder of the airline’s continental European fleet. In October 2022, the airline trialled AirFi’s technology onboard as part of an ongoing campaign to deliver an industry-leading digital…
Cathay participates in ‘Strive and Rise Programme’
Some 1,600 students and mentors to visit Cathay’s facilities as part of the Hong Kong SAR Government’s youth development initiative.Cathay proudly continues its long-standing commitment to supporting youth development in the community with its participation in this year’s Strive and Rise Programme – an initiative organised by the Hong Kong SAR Government that pairs students…
United And Boeing Finalise 737 MAX And 787 Large Order
United Airlines and Boeing have announced that they have reached an agreement on purchasing 200 planes. United Airlines plans to purchase 200 brand-new planes, 100 737 MAXs and 100 Boeing 787s. The company ordered 56 new 737 MAX planes and picked up 44 options, and this Dreamliner purchase is the most significant order of its…
Airlines Are Betting On A Thriving Post-Pandemic Future
The airline industry has recovered from the pandemic and is experiencing a time of exceptional prosperity. Algorithms powered by artificial intelligence are sifting through mountains of data to make subtle adjustments to airfares. In the wake of the industry’s worst crisis, AI is quickly becoming an indispensable tool for airlines to determine the most profitable…
The Best Times To Book The Cheapest Flights Based On Where You’re Traveling
How far in advance should you book your flights to get the best deal on airfare? New data from Kayak reveals the best times to book the cheapest flights, depending on where in the world you’re traveling. This online travel booking website aggregated data based on flight searches and bookings made in 2022 using the…
Amadeus powers Thai super-app Robinhood’s expansion into travel
Tech-savvy consumers are demanding ever more from their apps, requiring they send texts, manage finances, allow them to shop online and play games. Super-apps have grown to define the consumer experience in large parts of Asia, with the ‘one-app-fits-all’ model playing a leading role in the digitalisation of the region. Morgan Stanley is predicting a USD 23…
The Only U.S. Airline That Provides Free Wi-fi For All Passengers Will Add Streaming Service
In-flight entertainment options have come a long way in recent years. The increasing availability of wi-fi and seat-back entertainment options means that airline passengers are rarely bored. While onboard connectivity is becoming more common, there is only one U.S. airline that offers free wi-fi for the entire duration of the flight for all passengers. And…