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Alaska Airlines has announced the addition of a new nonstop service between San Diego and Atlanta, starting in May 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The third air traffic control slowdown at London Gatwick Airport this month has been attributed to an outbreak of COVID-19. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Korean Air has announced a $25 million donation, along with its retired Boeing 747, to the California Science Center to create the Korean Air Aviation Gallery at the future Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center. The Gallery will have a diverse exhibition of almost 20 aircraft, plus a Boeing 747 airliner fuselage that will be …

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Rex, Australia’s third largest airline, has taken delivery of its ninth Boeing 737-800NG and plans to add two more by the end of the financial year. The aircraft arrived in Brisbane last Friday night after a ferry flight from Singapore’s Changi Airport where it underwent a scheduled heavy maintenance check and painting. The aircraft will …

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The Qantas Group will invest a further $80 million in customer improvements across FY24 in addition to the $150 million previously budgeted, which will be funded from profits. Qantas said that the additional investment is aimed at addressing a number of customer ‘pain points’ through improvements such as better contact centre resourcing and training, an increase in the number seats …

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The FAA is planning to improve the coordination of hourly schedules for its employees at Newark Liberty International Airport. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, US Airways (US) announced the closure of its low-cost subsidiary MetroJet in 2001. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Vistara has announced the launch of nonstop flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt. The new route will begin operating on November 15, 2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Thomas Cook Airlines (MT) ceased operations in 2019. This is its long history. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Delta Air Lines has announced new transatlantic services and expanded routes for summer 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

FlyDubai, an Emirates Group carrier, has announced its plans to introduce daily flights to Langkawi and Penang in Malaysia. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air India has made the decision to no longer operate flights to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport starting in late October 2023. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Eastern Airlines has applied to add service between New York JFK and Wuhan, China. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The first United Airlines Airbus A321neo took to the skies for the first time at Hamburg-Finkenwerder Airport in Hamburg, Germany. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

British Airways will double its daily service between San Diego International Airport and London Heathrow Airport in April 2024. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Today in Aviation, Newark-based Kiwi International Air Lines commenced operations in 1992. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) The Airline Passengers Experience Association (APEX) has honored Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr Akbar Al Baker, as the recipient of the CEO Lifetime Achievement Award on Wednesday, Sept. 20, during the APEX/IFSA Awards Ceremony at APEX/IFSA Global EXPO. The award recognizes industry leaders and their long-term …

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Qantas Chairman Richard Goyder, one of the most respected business leaders in Australia, has defended his position and says he has the conference of the board and the majority of shareholders. He told the ABC that “the majority shareholders” supported his position as Chairman of the board. He agreed that mistakes were made but that …

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Today, Airways atended the launch of the new Hainan Airlines connection between Shenzhen and Milan. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Cubana de Aviación is experiencing a severe crisis and has had to resort to using retired aircraft to continue its operations. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

B2B passenger charter and cargo air carrier iAero Airways has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection at a court in Florida. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In a major boost for domestic tourism, Bonza has annoucned Darwin and Alice Springs as the airline’s newest destinations. The airline will add 12 new flights per week to and from the Northern Territory (NT) with three new routes – Sunshine Coast to Darwin, Gold Coast to Darwin and Melbourne to Alice Springs. Bonza’s entrance to the …

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Airways meets with Florian Kruse, CEO of EVIA AERO, to gain a deeper insight into this first-of-a-kind journey to build an actual ‘sustainable airline’. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

LEVEL has announced a significant expansion of its transatlantic network that includes the airline’s first landing in Florida. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air Lease Corporation has announced a long-term lease placement agreement with HiSky for one Airbus A330-200 aircraft. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Multi-award-winning airline, Qatar Airways, has won four Business Traveller Awards at the Royal Garden Hotel in London. The national carrier of the State of Qatar continues to be recognised for its excellence on a global scale, being awarded Best Long-Haul Airline, Best Business Class, Best Middle Eastern Airline, and Best Inflight Food & Beverage by …

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Danish charter carrier Jet Time (JO) has a varied history that continues today. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”