In June 2023, the number of Icelandair’s passengers was 519 thousand, a 20% increase since June last year. A total of 1.8 million passengers travelled with Icelandair for the first six months of the year, 31% more than at the same time last year. Passengers on international flights were 493 thousand in June, compared to…
“Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter” opened in Tokyo on 16th June 2023
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is a brand-new attraction offering fans the chance to step behind-the-scenes of the spellbinding movies and discover secrets of the Wizarding World. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo opened on 16th June 2023 on the former Toshimaen site and provided fans the ultimate opportunity to journey…
Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023
Between them, Asia and the Middle East fill nine out of ten places on OAG’s list of Busiest International Flight Routes for June 2023. Notably, the Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Changi route has moved to the top spot on the list with 417,982 seats in June, replacing Cairo-Jeddah which moves to second place. Seoul Incheon features in two…
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…
Qatar Airways to resume daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha services starting 1 June
Qatar Airways will be resuming a scheduled non-stop service between Tokyo International Airport (“Haneda”) and Hamad International Airport, commencing on 1 June 2023. Qatar Airways will operate its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 award-winning Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats. In addition to the existing Narita-Doha service, the resumption of…
United Will Suspend 7 Important International Flights For June
If you’re booked with United to fly to Brazil, Europe, Hawaii or Japan this summer, you may want to double check the status of your flight, as the airline has just suspended 7 of its most important international flights for June. Citing aircraft shortages, it has had to double back and revise its ambitious post-Covid…
The Feast of Sant Joan Barcelona 24th June
The Feast of Sant Joan is a big deal in Barcelona, also known to Catalans as the “Nit del Foc” meaning the “Night of Fire”. The celebration takes place on the Summer Solstice, the shortest night of the year. This public holiday is renowned for its electric atmosphere and the crazy parties which take place.…
CLIA to host four regional ‘Rediscover’ events this June
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland has confirmed it will host four regional ‘Rediscover’ events for the trade this June. The four regional events will focus on ocean and river cruising, providing insight and support to those selling cruise product. The one-day sessions will give attendees selling tips, product insights and updates and…