The national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, SAUDIA has collaborated with the Saudi Air Connectivity Program (ACP) and Saudi Tourism Authority, to launch four new international destinations: Birmingham, Beijing, Kano (Nigeria) and Johannesburg. Representing a significant expansion programme for 2023, the route development follows the national carrier’s signing of an agreement with ACP, and is […]
Europe is anticipated to be the fastest growing business travel market in 2023 The business travel industry in Europe continues its progress towards full recovery to its pre-pandemic spending levels of $392 billion, but the divergent recovery in business travel continues across the region. Europe’s business travel spend now accounts for approximately 20% of […]
The Norwegian Reward loyalty programme is to be relaunched, with new benefits. The airline says that “during springtime”, several extra benefits for the most frequent flyers will be introduced. Norwegian Reward is Norwegian’s award-winning loyalty programme. Norwegian Reward is to be renewed with the same aim as before – to give Norwegian’s customers cheaper flights […]
Emirates recycled more than 500,000 kilograms of plastic and glass over the course of 2022, by collecting discarded bottles onboard for repurposing. 500,000 kilograms is almost the same weight as a fully loaded Emirates flagship A380 aircraft. Onboard every flight that lands in Dubai, Emirates Cabin Crew work to separate glass and plastic bottles, before […]
Qantas has unveiled prototypes of the First and Business cabins on the aircraft that will fly passengers non-stop from Australia to London and New York from late 2025. Designed with ultra-long haul travel in mind, the flagship cabins are the first to be developed from the ground up by a mix of aviation specialists, as […]
Recognising one size doesn’t fit all, Air New Zealand customers flying the Auckland – Los Angeles route will now have three ways to fly in Economy: Economy, Economy Skycouch and the new Economy Stretch. From an additional NZD $175 one-way, customers can upgrade to a dedicated stretch zone in the first four rows, enhancing the […]
Emirates Palace Hotel has officially rebranded as Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi. The company states that this signals “a new golden era as part of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group portfolio. This exciting chapter will celebrate and build upon the hotel’s distinctive legacy while introducing unparalleled experiences for guests, further cementing its position as […]
KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March. This capacity expansion follows the […]
All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest airline, will begin offering a new selection of Japanese sake for service onboard and at ANA lounges. Beginning on 1 March, ANA will offer a total of 34 brands, adding 26 new brands while continuing to offer eight popular brands from the current selection. The sake will be available in […]
British Airways is sharing the love with its customers this Valentine’s Day with a range of special touches including seasonal desserts, a dedicated ‘Love is in the air’ in-flight entertainment channel and sweet treats in its lounges. To celebrate the ‘month of love’, the airline’s culinary experts have created a bespoke Valentine’s Day afternoon tea […]
