Following the October half-term holidays, statistics from Cirium show how flights have recovered compared to pre-pandemic levels. During October half-term, 17,598 flights were scheduled to depart UK airports – equating to over three million seats. Departures from UK airports during October half-term remain 18% down compared to the same period in 2019 when there were 21,394 departing flights. Departures are up 55% compared…
Thai Vietjet to host ‘Fly Green Charity Golf Tournament’
Under its environmental fund – ‘Fly Green Fund’, Thai Vietjet has announced the introduction of its first charity golf tournament ‘Fly Green Charity Golf Day’. On 7 November 2022, Thai Vietket will host the Fly Green Charity Golf Day in coordination with the airline’s commercial and operational partners, at Alpine Golf & Sports Club, Bangkok. The…
Emirates Group marks UAE Flag Day
Proud employees of the Emirates Group gathered today at its headquarters in a ceremonial moment to raise the UAE Flag high. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and chief executive Emirates Airline and Group, raised the UAE Flag while senior executives and employees proudly participated in the annual observance that celebrates the nation’s unity,…
Hyatt launches event solution “Together By Hyatt” in Asia Pacific
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced that “Together by Hyatt” – a new suite of event solutions designed to empower meeting planners to navigate the new normal – is being launched across its hotels in Asia Pacific. It will help businesses effectively deliver increasing numbers of events following the broader easing of pandemic-era restrictions in many…
Travel Insurance more important than ever!
If you can’t afford travel insurance, you can’t afford to travel is one of the key take-outs of DFAT’s Consular State of Play report 2021/22 launched in Canberra. In launching the report Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Tim Watts noted that with Australians taking to the skies again with over 1million departures every month, and…
Ethiopian Airlines partners with TravoCure Healthcare
Ethiopian Airlines and TravoCure Healthcare, the medical travel division and a subsidiary of Akbar Group of Companies, have entered into a Medical Tourism Partnership in order to facilitate services for passengers travelling from Africa to India for medical reasons. This will see both parties conduct joint promotional activities to highlight India as a medical tourism…
KQ starts Dubai-Mombasa direct flights
Kenya Airways has announced the start of direct Mombasa-Dubai flights during the December festive season, a boost to tourism on the Coast. In a statement, the national carrier said it will begin flying from Moi International Airport to Dubai during the tourism high peak period. Hoteliers lauded the move, saying it will boost the sector…
AirAsia X resumes operations to Melbourne
AirAsia X (AAX) celebrated its resumption of services to Melbourne, as one of its first key destinations to return to post-pandemic. The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur to Melbourne touched down at 6.25am and departed from Melbourne at 7.40am. With strong passenger loads on both flights, the new services signal a sharp rebound in demand…
Chatrium Grand Bangkok appoints Daniel Kerr as its General Manager
Chatrium Grand Bangkok, the inaugural edition of Chatrium Hospitality’s enhanced luxury collection, has appointed Daniel Kerr as its General Manager, as it prepares to embark on a new era of Thai heritage-inspired hospitality from November 2022. A British national, Daniel has enjoyed a far reaching international career in the hospitality industry, including senior leadership roles…
First Emirates A380 rolls in for full cabin refresh and refit
Emirates began its massive 2-year retrofit programme with work starting on the first of 120 aircraft earmarked for a full cabin interior upgrade and the installation of the airline’s latest Premium Economy seats. This ambitious project represents a multi-billion dollar investment to ensure Emirates’ customers fly better for the coming years. After completing flight EK928 from…