Tag: first class
Japan Airlines takes delivery of first Airbus A350 XWB
Chief Assignment Editor- June 13, 2019 15:09Japan Airlines (JAL) has taken delivery of its first A350 XWB at Airbus Headquarters in Toulouse, France. The A350-900 is the first aircraft produced by Airbus for JAL. The milestone ... Read More
Top holiday destinations for North American travelers
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:33With the summer holidays coming , Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travelers' summer plans scooping ... Read More
The Most Luxurious Features Found On Airplanes
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 6, 2019 06:13Flying first class on a luxury airline and experiencing the glam that comes with it is truly a dream come true. To some business people though, this is a weekly ... Read More
Are you still wearing extra clothes to avoid baggage fees?
Dmytro Makarov- June 4, 2019 21:37Passengers who don extra clothes to avoid fees charged for overweight baggage is not an acceptable practice according to 42% of respondents to a survey conducted by The GO Group, ... Read More
Sustainability Report published by Qatar Airways
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 14:01Qatar Airways Group today published its Sustainability Report 18 (covering the period 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018), detailing its development and progress in this crucial area. The report ... Read More
Korean Air receives 200th Boeing aircraft
editor- May 23, 2019 02:35Korean Air received delivery of its 25th B777-300ER on May 14, the 200th Boeing aircraft the airline has received since 1971. The first Boeing aircraft Korean Air received delivery of ... Read More
Harald Wohlfahrt is cooking in Lufthansa First Class Lounge in Munich
Chief Assignment Editor- May 15, 2019 16:40The guests of the Lufthansa First Class lounges in Munich will be able to enjoy a special culinary treat: three-star chef Harald Wohlfahrt has created a special three-course experience for ... Read More
American Airlines adds flights to the South
Chief Assignment Editor- May 10, 2019 00:40Winter begins in just 226 days, but don’t worry — American Airlines has you covered with more ways than ever to get somewhere warm. Two new destinations will join the ... Read More
Airbus: Limited or no aerospace experience? No problem!
Chief Assignment Editor- May 8, 2019 20:20Airbus has launched two new hiring programs designed to employ applicants with little-to-no aviation or aerospace experience. The two programs, FlightPath9 and Fast Track, are intended to train participants for ... Read More
Qatar Airways expands agreement with Royal Air Maroc, launches services to Rabat
Chief Assignment Editor- April 29, 2019 14:49Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it will launch flights to Rabat, Morocco on 29 May 2019. Services to the Moroccan capital will be served by a Boeing 787 ... Read More
Middle East’s finest travel brands revealed at World Travel Awards in Abu Dhabi
Chief Assignment Editor- April 27, 2019 16:09The Middle East’s finest travel brands have been unveiled at a star-studded gala ceremony in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The elite of the travel industry gathered for the World Travel Awards ... Read More
Uganda Airlines’ long-awaited new planes land at Entebbe International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 18:15First two Uganda Airlines' long anticipated aircraft landed at Entebbe International Airport on Tuesday 23rd April 2019. Captained by all Ugandan crew - Capt. Clive Okoth, Capt. Stephen Ariong, Capt ... Read More
The perplexing search for purplicious luggage and the perils of windmills
Dr. Anton Anderssen - special to eTN- April 12, 2019 22:43April is Stress Awareness Month, but it is also National Humor Month, so I thought I’d go out on a limb and talk about something that stresses a travel bargain’s ... Read More
Jordan sets itself up for European MICE audience
editor- April 8, 2019 21:11Jordan, a country which is sheltered from the troubles of the region, is safe to travel in and around, independently or in a group. The country is presenting itself to ... Read More
Air Partner appoints Ed Warner as non-executive Chair
Juergen T Steinmetz- April 1, 2019 06:01Ed Warner has been appointed as Non-Executive Chair of the Air Partners as of April 1, 2019. Ed will also chair the Nomination Committee and join the Remuneration Committee. Ed Warner ... Read More
All Nippon Airways takes delivery of its first Airbus A380 Superjumbo
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 15:30Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has taken delivery of its first A380 at a special ceremony in Toulouse, becoming the 15th operator of the world’s largest passenger aircraft. The delivery ... Read More
Dubai – London Stansted now 2 times daily
Juergen T Steinmetz- March 12, 2019 10:17Emirates today announced the launch of a second daily flight from Dubai (DXB) to London Stansted (STN) starting 1st July, 2019. The additional flight means that Emirates customers will now ... Read More
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop to Everett’s Paine Field from Silicon Valley’s Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- March 8, 2019 19:10Alaska Airlines today launched nonstop service to Paine Field-Snohomish County Airport (PAE) in Everett, Washington from Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC). Paine Field is Alaska’s newest destination and the ... Read More
Emirates debuts new lounge at FCO Rome airport
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- March 5, 2019 00:12Emirates premium customers who leave from Rome Leonardo da Vinci the main Italian airport can now count on higher levels of comfort and convenience, thanks to the opening of the ... Read More
Emirates airline launches new service between Dubai and Porto
Chief Assignment Editor- February 19, 2019 20:05Emirates announced today it will launch a four times weekly service between Portugal’s second largest city, Porto, and Dubai, from 2 July 2019. Porto will become Emirates’ second destination in ... Read More
“Doha Declaration” calls for review of existing aviation regulatory framework
Chief Assignment Editor- February 13, 2019 17:35Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has welcomed the publication of the “Doha Declaration”, a manifesto that calls for a serious review of the existing ... Read More
Delta Air Lines’ A220s takes to the skies for first commercial flight
Chief Assignment Editor- February 7, 2019 19:08Delta's A220 has made its official debut — a moment years in the making for customers and employees across the airline. In the early hours this morning, Delta flight 744 ... Read More
Radisson Hotel Group to double its French-speaking Africa portfolio by 2022
Chief Assignment Editor- February 7, 2019 17:10Radisson Hotel Group is at the forefront of hotel growth in French-speaking Africa, announcing during FIHA (Forum de l’Investissement Hôtelier Africain) Conference, that the Group plans to more than double ... Read More
United Airlines picks GoJet to fly its new Bombardier CRJ550 planes
Chief Assignment Editor- February 6, 2019 22:05GoJet announced that United Airlines has selected it to fly Bombardier's new model aircraft, the CRJ550. GoJet and United Airlines have executed a letter of agreement for a deal to ... Read More
Qatar Airways GCEO delivers keynote address at CAPA Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit
Chief Assignment Editor- February 5, 2019 20:25The first day of the CAPA Qatar Aviation, Aeropolitical and Regulatory Summit kicked off on Tuesday 5 February at the Sheraton Hotel in Doha, Qatar. The summit, held under the ... Read More
Happy Birthday, Jumbo! Legendary Boeing 747 turns 50
Chief Assignment Editor- January 24, 2019 17:40It's been 50 years since the first Boeing 747-100 took off over Seattle on its official maiden flight on February 9th, 1969 – to the cheers of thousands of spectators. ... Read More
Iconic Samui resort to benefit from major renewal project
Dmytro Makarov- January 21, 2019 06:59Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announced it will completely upgrade and refurbish one of its most popular properties, Centara Grand Beach Resort Samui, starting this June. The ... Read More
Qatar Airways CEO addresses Global Aviation Summit in Mumbai
Chief Assignment Editor- January 16, 2019 18:20A Qatari delegation led by the Qatari Minister of Transport, H.E. Mr. Jassim bin Saif Al Sulaiti, which also included the Chairman of Qatar’s Civil Aviation Authority, H.E. Abdullah bin ... Read More
Dubai Runway Closure: Emirates adjusts schedule
Juergen T Steinmetz- January 12, 2019 09:02Emirates has announced adjustments to its operational schedules in 2019 to minimise the impact of the closure of Dubai International Airport’s Southern Runway in April and May 2019, and to ... Read More
Thrill seekers with $105K to spare invited to visit Titanic
Chief Assignment Editor- January 8, 2019 17:20An American company, which had previously planned to dive to the Titanic wreck site in May 2018, announced that it will be conducting a so-called Titanic Survey Expedition this year. ... Read More
Qatar Airways flies to Da Nang, Vietnam
Chief Assignment Editor- December 19, 2018 16:40The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Da Nang, Vietnam touched down today at Da Nang International Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute. Qatar ... Read More
Qatar Airways CEO: Airline has rapid expansion plans
Chief Assignment Editor- December 17, 2018 16:20Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a media roundtable with global media to discuss the airline’s rapid expansion plans during Qatar’s annual Doha Forum ... Read More
Delta Air Lines connects Minneapolis and Mexico City
Chief Assignment Editor- December 17, 2018 15:17Delta, in conjunction with its partner Aeromexico, will bring customers flying through its hub in the Twin Cities a new option to reach Mexico City and beyond, subject to government ... Read More
American Airlines launches 18 new routes, adds seats to Paris and Madrid
Chief Assignment Editor- December 13, 2018 05:05American Airlines is opening up new options for summer travel with additional flights to more cities across the U.S. as well as two new flights to Europe. The 18 new ... Read More
Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight touches down at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- December 12, 2018 07:08Qatar Airways’ first nonstop flight from Doha to Gothenburg, Sweden landed today at Gothenburg Landvetter Airport, marking the airline’s second gateway into Sweden. Qatar Airways flight 177, operated by the ... Read More
Qatar Airways enhances its most popular European routes
Chief Assignment Editor- December 11, 2018 09:30Qatar Airways announced that it will fly a greater number of passengers to their preferred European destinations this winter, with additional capacity on some routes available now. From December onwards, ... Read More