New Look for Malaysia Airlines...
Malaysia Airlines' loyalty programme, Enrich, adds new products and features aimed at enhancing the digital experience for travellers.
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Plaza Premium Group Introduces...
Airport hospitality specialists Plaza Premium Group has introduced its lounges, transit hotel and meet and greet services to Qingdao International Airport in China.
Air Canada Prepares for Toronto...
Following the Government of Canada’s announcement to reopen international borders on September 7, Air Canada has released details of its new Munich (MUC) – Toronto (YYZ) schedule. Air Canada is offering up...
BA Introduces Best of British Menus
British Airways customers will be welcomed back on board with new Best of British menus next month featuring a traditional British Roast dinner.
Qatar Airways Receives 5-Star...
Qatar Airways leads the aviation industry for Covid-19 hygiene safety and service quality with four 5-star ratings by Skytrax, the international air transport rating organisation.
China Airlines Joins IATA...
This month, Taiwan's China Airlines will begin trailing the IATA Travel Pass (ITP) platform launched by the International Air Transport Association to provide digital health verification.
Singapore Airlines And Scoot...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) and Scoot have been awarded the highest 5-Star health and safety rating in the Skytrax Covid-19 Airline Safety Audit.
Qatar Airways Named Airline of...
Qatar Airways has been named the world’s best business class and airline of the year by AirlineRatings. The Doha-based carrier was named Airline of the Year, Best Middle East Airline, Best Catering...
Cathay to Launch A321neo Flights
Cathay Pacific is set to introduce Airbus A321neo aircraft to its fleet, with the new aircraft entering service between Hong Kong and destinations in Mainland China next month.
British Airways Partners With...
British Airways customers travelling from Heathrow's Terminal 5 will now be able to drop off and check-in their luggage with partner AirPortr as soon as they step off the Heathrow Express.
Finnair Adds New Non-Stop...
Finnair will commence non-stop flight routes from Arlanda, Stockholm in Sweden to Bangkok and Phuket in Thailand and Miami in the United States for the winter season 2021/2022.
Etihad Rolls Out Verified to...
Etihad Airways has expanded its Verified To Fly covid-era travel document initiative to routes across its global network.
New Premium Economy for SWISS...
SWISS has unveiled its new Premium Economy class, which will supplement its existing economy, business and first classes of travel from the fourth quarter of this year.
Lufthansa & SWISS...
With the opening of German, Swiss and Austrian borders for travellers from Hong Kong, carriers Lufthansa and SWISS will recommence flights to the city from Zurich and Frankfurt.
Qatar Airways Introduces New...
Qatar Airways has introduced a new business class suite for its 787-9 Dreamliner fleet, featuring sliding privacy doors and wireless device charging.
Emirates Expands its Global...
Emirates ramps up its operations and expands services across its network to meet strong travel demand as entry restrictions ease for travellers.
Finnair Launches Business Light...
Finnair brings more choice to customers, with the introduction of new Business Light ticketing options.
American Airline Launches Five...
For business travellers looking for a simplified airport experience, American Airlines has launched its Five Star Essentials service.
PPG Launches Plaza Premium...
Are you an avid lounge visitor? Then you're in luck with the introduction by plaza Premium Group of the Plaza Premium Lounge Pass (PPL Pass).
British Airways Launches Forty...
British Airways has unveiled its new ’Forty Winks’ nap lounge, a new pre-flight enhancement featuring power nap sleep pods.
Emirates Unveils Premium...
Emirates has unveiled its new Premium Economy seats and 777 enhancements at the recent Arabian Travel Market 2021 in Dubai.
BA to Trial New 25-Second Covid...
British Airways is the first airline in the world to conduct a trial of the Pelican ultra-rapid Covid-19 test, which display results within 25 seconds.
Qantas Revises International...
Qantas revises the recommencement of its international flights to mid-2022 to coincide with the completion of Australia's vaccine rollout.
Etihad Launches Verified to Fly...
Travellers from Abu Dhabi flying on Etihad will now be able to validate their Covid-19 travel documents before arriving at the airport by using the Verified to Fly service.
New AA Amenity Kits From...
American Airlines has partnered with Shinola and D.S. & Durga on exclusive new amenity kits for its premium cabins.
British Airways Returns to Hong...
British Airways will recommence direct passenger flights between London and Hong Kong after the lifting of a ban.
United & SFO to Trial New...
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and United Airlines have become the first in the United States to trial a low-touch, biometric-enabled airport experience from check-in to boarding for domestic...
Air Astana Launches Meet &...
Perfect for business travellers bound for Almaty or Nur-Sultan airports in Kazakhstan, Air Astana has launched a new airport meet and greet service.
Emirates Reintroduces A380 on...
Emirates has resumed A380 operations to Hong Kong, the first airline to do so since the Covid-19 pandemic drastically reduced air travel last year.
Hong Kong Airlines Latest to...
Hong Kong Airlines is the latest airline to trial a digital health passport as part of the carrier’s ongoing contributions towards the safe reopening of borders and international travel.
Qatar Airways Partners With...
Qatar Airways has partnered with PressReader to offer passengers unlimited access to more than 6,000 global digital magazine and newspaper titles through its Oryx One in-flight entertainment app.
EVA Air to Trial PCR...
EVA Air has partnered with digital-solution-provider Affinidi and Singapore Changi Airport in a pilot programme that uses a digital platform to verify passengers' Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test...
Scoot Creates Covid PDT Test Portal
Two new digital initiatives being trialled by Scoot will offer business travellers a one-stop solution for Covid-19 pre-departure tests.
Cathay Launches Miles Plus Cash...
Cathay Pacific has launched Miles Plus Cash, a new payment option designed to offer customers more flexibility when booking travel.
Qatar Airways Becomes First...
Qatar Airways has become the first Middle Eastern airline to trial the IATA Travel Pass ‘Digital Passport’ mobile app. Starting this month, passengers on the award-winning airline’s Doha to Istanbul route...
FlyArystan Launches New...
FlyArystan, Kazakhstan’s low-cost airline, will launch an international service from Turkistan in Kazakhstan to Istanbul in Turkey this month.
Malaysia Airlines Goes Contactless
In the wake of the global Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia Airlines continues to drive towards an increasingly touchless passenger travel experience with new technology and innovations.
Emirates Offers Adjoining Seats...
Passengers looking for additional space in Emirates' economy class can now purchase up to three adjoining seats on their flight.
Gulf Air to Return to Singapore...
Gulf Air, the national carrier of Bahrain, will recommence a weekly, direct service between the kingdom and Singapore's Changi Airport in April.
United to Recommence Boston...
United Airlines will recommence nonstop services between Boston Logan International and London Heathrow in the coming weeks. This will make United the only U.S. carrier to offer nonstop service between the...
Could This Be the Future of Flying?
Airbus has given more insights into its upgraded Airspace cabin design for its A320 family of jets, giving a tantalising peek at the future of air travel.
Emirates Goes Touchless at Dubai
As airlines emerge from the Covid pandemic downturn, Emirates has created new touchless self-check-in and bag drop kiosks for a seamless touch-free travel experience. Emirates’ self-check-in and bag drop...
Korean Air Expands Baggage...
Korean Air has expanded its baggage notification service to international flights departing from 15 cities to Incheon Airport. The Korean flag carrier’s baggage notification service notifies customers...
United Launches Travel-Ready...
United Airlines has launched its Travel Ready Center, a new digital solution designed to ease the travel process in the Covid-19 era. The new digital solution allows customers to review Covid-19 entry...
Singapore Creates Covid-19...
Singapore Airlines customers can now book their pre-departure Covid-19 tests and receive their results on a one-stop online portal, as part of a new pilot service.
Air Canada to Resume 737 MAX...
Air Canada will resume Boeing 737 MAX commercial operations on February 1, 2021, following Transport Canada’s (TC) Airworthiness Directive.
FlyArystay Adds New Low-Fare...
Kazakhstan's Flyarystan will add new services to five destinations across the country from March, offering business travellers low-cost access to an ever-increasing network.
AA Expands VeriFLY App Access
American Airlines expands access to the VeriFLY app, an easy way to provide results from a negative Covid-19 test for international travellers.
Emirates to Trial IATA Travel Pass
Emirates is one of the first global airlines to trial the new International Air Transport Association's IATA Travel Pass.
Emirates Resumes Services to...
Emirates will resume non-stop services to Seattle, Dallas, and San Francisco over the next month, offering its customers seamless connectivity between the Middle East, the US, and Asia. The addition of...
Singapore Airlines Awarded...
Singapore Airlines has been awarded the Diamond rating in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying audit of global airlines.
Qatar Airways Named 5-Star...
Qatar Airways is the first airline in the world to achieve the prestigious 5-Star Covid-19 Airline Safety Rating by international air transport rating organisation Skytrax.
Singapore Airlines Awarded...
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has been awarded the Diamond rating – the highest level attainable – in the APEX Health Safety powered by SimpliFlying audit of global airlines.
Qatar Airways & LATAM...
Qatar Airways has expanded its codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines Brasil, offering business travellers increased connectivity in South America.
Emirates Introduces Premium...
Emirates has taken its signature A380 experience to the next level with a new Premium Economy product and enhancements across all cabins.
Qatar Airways & China...
Qatar Airways has launched the first stage of its new codeshare cooperation with China Southern Airlines on its flights between Guangzhou and Doha.
Plaza Premium Expands to Istanbul
Leading airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group has expanded its premium services to Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.
Hong Kong Airlines Add Japan...
Hong Kong's second-largest carrier, Hong Kong Airlines, resumes services to key Japanese destinations in the lead up to the new year.
Air Canada Starts Toronto...
Air Canada has commenced non-stop flights between the Canadian city of Toronto and the Qatari capital Doha, it's first Middle Eastern destination.
ANA Launches World First Status...
All Nippon Airways has launched a Premium Member Status campaign that will allow users to earn status by flying with ANA in combination with other ANA services and transactions.
Qatar to Launch Direct Seattle...
Doha-based carrier Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Seattle in March 2021, the airline's seventh new destination since the start of the pandemic.
Air Astana Wins Five Star Award
Air Astana has received a prestigious Five Star Major Airline award from the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX).
All Nippon Airways Launches ANA Pay
All Nippon Airways, Japan’s largest carrier, has launched an advanced mobile payment solution called ANA Pay that will make it easier for eligible ANA Mileage Club members to earn miles with their...
Cathay Pacific Offers Covid-19...
Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific is the latest international airline to offer passengers specific and complimentary Covid-19 insurance.
New Survey Finds Private Spaces...
A new survey conducted by Plaza Premium Group has unveiled how travellers feel about airports, air travel and airport hospitality during the Covid-19 era. The survey, conducted by the leading airport...
Emirates Offers Expanded,...
Emirates expands its industry-first COVID-19 cover with additional multi-risk travel cover for all customers purchasing an Emirates ticket from December 1.
Emirates Named Safest Airline...
Emirates has been rated the safest airline in the world in its response to the COVID-19 Pandemic according to the Safe Travel Barometer. The airline, which has set industry-leading safety standards since...
AA, BA & Oneworld Commence...
American Airlines, British Airways and the oneworld alliance have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on selected flights from the United States (US) to London Heathrow.
Qantas & Accor Unveil New...
Australian airline Qantas and hotel giant Accor have announced a deeper partnership that will see mutual members of their loyalty programs be rewarded at every stage of their travel journey.
The Circle Opens at...
After five years of construction, Zurich Airport has finally opened its brand new district, The Circle.
United Launches World’s...
United Airlines has launched the world's first free transatlantic Covid-19 testing pilot program between Newark Liberty International and London Heathrow.
Qatar Airways Launches Carbon...
Qatar Airways has officially launched its carbon offset programme, giving the airline’s passengers the opportunity to voluntarily offset the carbon emissions associated with their journey at the point of...
Plaza Premium Group Partners YQ...
The Plaza Premium Group has expanded its meet and assist service through a new partnership with YQ Now, a global meet and assist specialist. Supplementing the Group’s existing services and products, namely...
CX Group to End Cathay Dragon...
The Cathay Pacific Group will cease the operations of its regional subsidiary, Cathay Dragon, and reduce workforce and passenger capacity as it weathers the Covid-19 storm.
AA to Move Beijing Operations...
American Airlines will move its flights to the biggest airport in the world, the new Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), when service returns from Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) on March 27, 2021.
Hong Kong & Singapore...
The governments of Hong Kong and Singapore have reached an agreement on establishing a quarantine-free travel bubble between the two cities. Conditions for the bilateral Air Travel Bubble (ATB) have been...
Qatar Airways Adds Vegan Dishes...
Qatar Airways has introduced its first fully vegan range of gourmet dishes its its business class a la carte menus. The award-winning airline has created a range of delicious vegan a la carte dishes for its...
United Recommences Direct San...
United Airlines will restart nonstop flights to China from October 21, with a four-times weekly service between San Francisco and Shanghai's Pudong International Airport.
Austrian to Resume China Flights
Austrian Airlines will resume its direct flights to China this week, with the commencement of Shanghai - Vienna services.
SAS to Resume China Services...
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) will resume flights between Scandinavia and China from September 29 after a hiatus since late January 2020. Having suspended flights since January 31 due to the outbreak of...
BA Brings Fear of Flying Course...
British Airways will bring its Flying with Confidence course to the comfort of customers’ homes for the first time ever this October. More than 50,000 people have taken part in the Flying with Confidence...
Qatar Airways Expands Network...
Qatar Airways continues to expand its global post-COVID network, with a total of 650 weekly flights now reaching more than 90 destinations. With the airline’s network never falling below 30 destinations...
Emirates & IHG Collaborate...
A new collaboration between Emirates and IHG will see the airline's loyalty members earn eatra points at IHG hotels and resorts worldwide.
Mumbai Airport Launches...
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai has introduced mobile-friendly check-in kiosks using SITA technology. The new kiosks will allow travellers to reduce the number of touchpoints...
Plaza Premium Opens New Dallas...
Leading airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group has opened that latest venue of its Plaza Premium Lounge brand at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, debuting the brand's ground-breaking pay-in...
Air Astana Launches Almaty...
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s award-winning carrier, will introduce direct flights from Almaty, Kazakhstan's former capital city, to Frankfurt, Germany starting on October 2, 2020.
Finnair Recommences Limited...
Finnair will commence operating one weekly flight between Helsinki and Nanjing as of September 11, 2020.
China Airlines to Increase...
Taiwan's China Airlines will increase services to several key destinations in October after a near-total suspension of flights due to the decline of travel caused by the COVID-19 epidemic.
Plaza Premium Reopens Heathrow...
Plaza Premium Lounge has reopened its venues at Terminal 2 and 5 at London Heathrow, with enhanced hygiene protocals now in place.
United to Double Up on Shanghai...
United Airlines will increase service between San Francisco and Shanghai from two to four weekly flights starting in September. The service, which connects the US West Coast with Shanghai’s Pudong...
KLM Resumes Services to Hangzhou
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines recommences flights to the Chinese city of Hangzhou this week, offering business travellers a new access point to crucial travel to Mainland China.
Air Astana Resumes Flights to...
Kazakhstan national carrier will recommence direct services from the country's capital, Nur-Sultan, to Frankfurt, Germany this month.
Qatar Airways Makes Important...
Qatar Airways has made significant updates to its mobile app, allow passengers to plan their travel with greater ease while helping minimise physical contact and interactions throughout their journey.
Etihad Offers Premium...
Etihad Airways has launched innovative new protective wear for premium guests as part of its new health and hygiene programme, Etihad Wellness.
AirAsia Eyes Recommencement of...
AirAsia is set to recommence flights between Kuala Lumpur and Singapore after a decision by the governments of Malaysia and Singapore to open up cross border travel for essential business and official...
Emirates’ First Class...
Emirates’ First Class travel experience was given double honours at the 2020 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines, winning the World’s Best First Class award, as well as Middle East’s Best...
Airline Introduces Free...
In a world-first, Emirates customers can now travel with confidence, as the airline announces it will cover COVID-19-related medical expenses and quarantine expenses of passengers. Emirates will offer of up...
New Oaks Opens in Dubai
Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites has opened the 396-room Oaks Ibn Battuta Gate Dubai Hotel in the city's Jebel Ali district.
Plaza Premium Group Re-Open...
Leading airport hospitality company Plaza Premium Group's Plaza Premium Lounge brand has started re-opening selected lounges across its global network.
AA Launches Touchless Check-In
American Airlines has introduced a new touchless check-in experience for its customers, allowing them to check-in for flights without touching kiosk screens.