Air Marakanda, the operator of recently modernised Samarkand International Airport, is delighted to announce Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare UAE airline, has conducted its first flight to Samarkand. Wizz Air’s aircraft, with a delegation from the company onboard, touched ground this afternoon at Samarkand International’s new terminal and was greeted by Air Marakanda’s leadership.…
Gulf Air flight attendant suffers heart attack mid-flight to Paris
A flight attendant has tragically died after he suffered a heart attack mid-air. Yasser Saleh Al Yazidi was working on Gulf Air flight GF-19 from Bahrain to Paris on Tuesday when he began to feel ill about an hour and a half into the flight. The aircraft was cruising at 34,000 feet over Iraq when pilots…
Air Niugini renews distribution and distributor agreements with Sabre
Sabre Corporation announced the renewal of its distribution agreement with Air Niugini. The deal will ensure that the airline can continue to reach Sabre’s extensive network of global travel buyers, while giving Sabre-connected travel agents ongoing access to Air Niugini content. The renewal further reinforces the strong, long-term relationship between Air Niugini and Sabre. Air Niugini…
Korean Air takes delivery of first A321neo
Korean Air has taken delivery of its first A321neo, becoming a new operator of the best-selling A320 Family. Korean Air’s A321neo features the new Airbus Airspace cabin, bringing premium widebody features to the single aisle market. Altogether KAL has ordered 30 A321neo aircraft. Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF engines, the A321neo brings a 25% reduction…
SIA and TATA to merge Air India and Vistara
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Tata Sons (Tata) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara, with SIA also investing INR 20,585 million (SD360 million, USD250 million) in Air India as part of the transaction. This would give SIA a 25.1% stake in an enlarged Air India group with a significant presence in all key market…
Clean Air Zone smart routing now available for Waze users in Bristol
Waze, the world’s largest community-based traffic and navigation app, is today launching smart routing around Bristol’s Clean Air Zone to help drivers avoid unnecessary fines and reduce overall carbon emissions. Through the support of Waze’s volunteer Map Editor community, who have added permit notifications and a designated CAZ area to the map, motorists in Bristol are…
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
Air India has launched new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna. As informed by a news report in Punjab News Express. This expansion comes as the airline continues to make progress in augmenting its fleet with newly leased aircraft,…
Air New Zealand Regional Lounges go gourmet
Taste buds are firing on all cylinders as Air New Zealand launches a tasty new menu in its regional lounges. Air New Zealand chief customer and sales officer Leanne Geraghty says these changes are another way the airline is adding value for its customers. “One of our most common pieces of regional lounge feedback is…
Harbour Air Seaplanes joins forces with Maxamation’s Aviator Revenue Management Solution
Harbour Air operates one of the largest seaplane fleets in the world over an extensive network throughout British Columbia and into the USA. With a forty year history, Harbour Air has become an essential part of life in British Columbia, linking major cities with island and remote communities. Harbour Air is also a leader in…
Masks no longer compulsory during air travel
The civil aviation ministry on 16 November said the use of masks is not compulsory during air travel but passengers should preferably use them amid the declining number of coronavirus cases. As informed by a news report in BS. Till now, the use of masks or face covers while travelling on flights was mandatory. In…
