China Eastern Airlines has announced that from 31 October, it will once again operate nonstop flights between Shanghai and Brisbane. China’s second-largest airline will start with three weekly flights, and by December 2023, when peak travel season begins, they will be operating daily. An Airbus A330-200 widebody, configured in a two-class layout to transport 232…
SITA technology to power French start-up Alltheway’s new doorstep baggage delivery service
SITA technology is powering a new and convenient baggage service from French start-up Alltheway, enabling passengers traveling from Paris to check in and drop off their bags from their home or city center hotel and deliver it directly to their destination. The company will also soon release an airport carousel bag pick-up and city delivery solution.…
New ‘Arctic Express’ service puts Finnair in ‘Pole’ position
Finnair is set to launch a new ‘Arctic Express’ service connecting Helsinki, Rovaniemi and Tromsø, as it improves its Nordic flight connections. Aimed at enhancing services within the Arctic, this new flight route will be the only direct connection between Rovaniemi, the hometown of Santa Claus, and Tromsø, the gateway to the Northern Lights. Flights…
ITB China 2023 partners with Trip.com Group as official travel service partner
ITB China, the marketplace for China’s travel industry, is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Trip.com Group, the leading global travel service provider for this year’s highly anticipated event, taking place from 12 – 14 September 2023 in Shanghai. Trip.com Group shows strong commitment to ITB China 2023 as a confirmed Official Travel Service Partner and will take…
Air Astana opens ticket sales for new Tel Aviv service
Air Astana has opened ticket sales for a new direct flight from Almaty to Tel Aviv, Israel, which will be operated twice weekly by Airbus A321LR starting in September. This service represents an expansion of the airline’s route network in a new direction and provides the first direct air service between Kazakhstan and Israel. The…
Survitec launches new service centre at port of Southampton
Global Survival Technology solutions provider Survitec has completed a major expansion of its UK servicing capability with the opening of a new service centre in the Port of Southampton. The 10,000 sq. ft building, newly fitted out with equipment and facilities for the servicing and repair of liferafts, lifejackets, immersion suits and other safety equipment,…
Amtrak Is Relaunching Service Between These Two Major North American Cities
In just a few weeks, one of Amtrak’s most scenic lines will resume after a 3-year hiatus. The route connects two iconic North American cities and winds through some of the most beautiful landscapes in the Northeast. In fact, National Geographic once dubbed the journey one of the 10 most beautiful train trips in the…
Emirates to restore daily direct service between Singapore and Melbourne
Emirates will relaunch its daily direct flight between Singapore and Melbourne from 26 March 2023, as part of its frequency ramp up to Sydney and Melbourne in response to strong travel demand. For the period 26 March to 01 April 2023, Emirates’ flight EK404, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER, will depart Dubai at 2115hrs and arrive…
Emirates to resume daily non-stop Dubai-Hong Kong service
Emirates will ramp up frequencies to Hong Kong with a daily non-stop service from its Dubai hub, starting from 29 March 2023, adding to its existing daily flight from Dubai to Hong Kong via Bangkok and increasing the airline’s operations in the market up to 14 weekly flights. The resumed service will provide more capacity,…
Luxair launches only direct London to Antwerp service
Antwerp, the jewel in the crown of the Flanders region, has once again returned to the LCY departures board with Luxair offering four times a week services direct from the heart of London. The one hour flight, with prices starting at £45 for a one-way ticket, will mean passengers will be able to enjoy more time…
