Tag: route network
Direct Shenzhen-Manila flights from Philippines low-cost airline
editor- June 11, 2019 01:58Low-cost Philippines airline, Cebu Pacific, will commence direct flights between Shenzen in China and Manila. The new route is in line with the carrier’s plans to expand its route network ... Read More
Milan Bergamo to Casablanca on TUIfly Belgium
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 10, 2019 09:07Milan Bergamo Airport welcomes the arrival of its latest new airline partner as TUIfly Belgium launches a new link to Casablanca, expanding the gateway’s connectivity to Morocco. The carrier, a ... Read More
JetSuiteX launches new flights from Phoenix to Burbank, Las Vegas, and Oakland
Chief Assignment Editor- June 5, 2019 18:16JetSuiteX, the acclaimed air carrier that offers daily flights from private terminals for the cost of a commercial ticket, has announced that it will soon launch service from Phoenix to ... Read More
Qatar Airways lands in Malta for the first time
Chief Assignment Editor- June 4, 2019 15:17Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Malta landed at Malta International Airport on Tuesday 4 June 2019, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway to Europe. Operated by ... Read More
Cornwall Airport Newquay comes closer to the Channel Islands
Chief Assignment Editor- June 3, 2019 16:03Cornwall Airport Newquay (CAN) has extended its route network today and welcomed the arrival of Blue Islands’ new service to Jersey and Guernsey. As the franchise partner of Flybe commenced ... 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
With 71 new jet deliveries, TAP Air Portugal launches new Chicago, San Francisco & Washington, DC flights
Chief Assignment Editor- May 31, 2019 15:45TAP Air Portugal just added the 100th aircraft to its fleet, an Airbus A330neo, as the carrier prepares to inaugurate service tomorrow from Chicago O’Hare, and later this month from ... Read More
Qatar Airways and Qatar National Tourism Council partner for ‘Summer in Qatar’ program
Chief Assignment Editor- May 21, 2019 15:40Qatar Airways partnered with Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) to offer passengers up to 25 per cent discount on airfares for all flights to Doha as a final destination from ... Read More
Kazakh flag carrier Air Astana celebrates seventeenth anniversary
Chief Assignment Editor- May 16, 2019 15:10Over the past 17 years, Air Astana has grown to become Central Asia’s leading carrier, with a reputation for the highest standards of safety, service excellence, innovation and a modern ... Read More
Airbus first in the Americas: Azul A330neo
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 13, 2019 08:02he first A330neo of the Americas has been delivered to Azul Linhas Aéreas on lease from Avolon, becoming the first airline from the Americas to fly the A330-900. The aircraft ... Read More
Stuttgart Airport promotes electric aircraft and electricity-based fuels
Chief Assignment Editor- May 9, 2019 23:15At Stuttgart Airport, new charges for take-off and landing come into effect July 1st, 2019. The new regulations actively encourage the expansion of the route network and the use of ... 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
Gold is out, blue is in: United Airlines unveils new fleet paint design
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 18:48Today, United Airlines is introducing customers and employees to a modernized aircraft livery, which will bring a refreshed look to its fleet. The design is a visual representation of United's ... Read More
Russian Aeroflot remains China’s ‘Favorite International Airline’
Chief Assignment Editor- April 24, 2019 02:30Russia's Aeroflot has been once again named the Favorite International Airline in China. The award was given to Aeroflot for the third consecutive year at the Flyer Award Ceremony 2019. ... Read More
SriLankan Airlines’ new plan to be like Emirates
Alain St.Ange- April 16, 2019 23:48In a bid to turn the loss making airline into a profitable venture, SriLankan Airlines has come up with a five-year strategic plan. Part of the plan will see them ... Read More
United Airlines plans nonstop service between New York/Newark and Cape Town
Chief Assignment Editor- April 15, 2019 19:40United Airlines today applied with the U.S. Department of Transportation for authority to begin new service between New York/Newark Liberty International Airport and Cape Town International Airport. United plans to ... Read More
Budapest Airport launches new winter routes
editor- March 27, 2019 23:52Launching 15 new winter routes in total, Ryanair route additions will see 3 new destinations on Budapest Airport’s route map. Facing no competition on its new operations to Lappeenranta, Luxembourg ... Read More
Cebu Pacific airline to fly Shanghai – Cebu
editor- March 26, 2019 20:57The Philippines air carrier, Cebu Pacific, will begin regular flights between Shanghai and Cebu starting April 15, 2019 as it boosts its route network from key tourism markets in North ... Read More
AFRAA Secretary General talks about aviation
Alain St.Ange- March 26, 2019 02:10It is true that our industry is full of untapped potential for growth as many industry studies attest. All the challenges that hinder our success at this point demand a ... Read More
Wizz Air first foreign airline to operate double-digit route network from Keflavik
Chief Assignment Editor- March 21, 2019 15:41Keflavik Airport has confirmed that Wizz Air is set to begin flights to Krakow from 16 September, with the carrier planning to serve the destination twice-weekly (Mondays and Fridays) using ... Read More
Significant milestone: Qatar Airways takes delivery of its 250th aircraft
Chief Assignment Editor- March 20, 2019 16:34Qatar Airways today celebrated the arrival of its 250th aircraft, an Airbus A350-900 from Toulouse, France, the latest addition to the group’s growing fleet of passenger, Cargo and executive aircraft. ... Read More
United Airlines expands its domestic network with 18 new destinations in March
Chief Assignment Editor- March 9, 2019 01:25United Airlines is expanding its route network this month by launching service this weekend from Cleveland, Denver and Los Angeles to eight cities in California, Florida and Texas. The new ... Read More
Qatar Airways unveils new Economy Class, seven new destinations at ITB Berlin 2019
Chief Assignment Editor- March 6, 2019 22:10Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, revealed the airline’s new Economy Class experience and announced seven upcoming additions to its rapidly-growing global network on the ... Read More
Budapest Airport welcomes Shanghai Airlines
Chief Assignment Editor- February 22, 2019 18:20Budapest Airport is delighted to announce another momentous enhancement in its route network development, with the confirmation that Shanghai Airlines, in partnership with China Eastern Airlines, will launch a three ... Read More
United Airlines to serve Tokyo Haneda Airport from six leading US hubs
Chief Assignment Editor- February 21, 2019 22:25United Airlines announced today it has filed an application with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for a total of six daily nonstop flights to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) from ... Read More
LOT Polish Airlines commits to Budapest Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- February 14, 2019 17:10Budapest Airport and LOT Polish Airlines have today announced a significant commitment to the future of the Hungarian gateway’s network development. The European flag carrier confirms it will be base ... 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
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
Ethiopian Airlines to restructure its entire US route network
Chief Assignment Editor- January 28, 2019 16:22Ethiopian Airlines announced that it will re-structure its U.S. network, opening new destination, adding frequencies and shifting gateways as of the summer of 2019. The new U.S. network is aimed ... Read More
Bangkok Airways flies into Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Chief Assignment Editor- January 25, 2019 20:18Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has successfully made its maiden flight from Bangkok to Cam Ranh today. Bangkok Airways' Management along with representative from Thai Embassy to Vietnam attended the ... Read More
Avianca Airlines enters its 100th year of uninterrupted operation
Chief Assignment Editor- January 25, 2019 16:20In 2019 Avianca Airlines celebrates its 100-year anniversary. It ratifies its position as the oldest airline in the Americas and the oldest in the world with uninterrupted operations. In order ... Read More
Contour Airlines nearly doubles the size of its regional jet fleet
Chief Assignment Editor- January 24, 2019 16:05Contour Airlines announced today that it has completed the acquisition of five additional Embraer ERJ-135 regional jets, bringing its ERJ fleet size to 11, and the total number of aircraft ... Read More
Qatar Airways celebrates the launch of its second Swedish gateway
Chief Assignment Editor- January 22, 2019 16:25To celebrate the launch of Qatar Airways’ new direct service to Gothenburg, Sweden, Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, hosted a press conference today at ... Read More
Sleeping Suriname wakes up to new global air service
editor- January 17, 2019 20:26A new route starting this summer will be the first new international service that Suriname has secured in over a decade. Read More
Munich Airport: Another record-setting year
Chief Assignment Editor- January 11, 2019 17:10Munich Airport's total passenger traffic rose by a very robust 1.7 million to yet another all-time high of 46.3 million in 2018. This represents a year-over-year increase of around 4 ... Read More
Brazil’s GOL airline accelerates fleet renewal
Chief Assignment Editor- December 27, 2018 18:05GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. announced today a further acceleration of its fleet renewal and modernization plan and the execution of sale and leaseback agreements, with Castlelake and Apollo Aviation, ... Read More