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Canadian ULCC Flair Airlines reports robust operational performance with the release of its statistics for July. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

With seven new destinations and 50 increased frequencies, Etihad Airways is announcing a large worldwide route network expansion today. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Dominican Republic ULCC Arajet has announced a new nonstop route from its hub in Santo Domingo Buenos Aires. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

In the period since August 2022, Emirates has Operated close to 4,500 flights featuring Premium Economy, traversing a cumulative distance of over 36 million kilometers worldwide. Served more than 192,000 meals to passengers, . Handed out more than 126,000 servings of chocolates, 6,700 kilograms of assorted nuts and 8,650 liters of complimentary fresh lemon and …

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AirlineRatings.com Editor-in-Chief Geoffrey Thomas has appeared on Perth’s Channel 9 News to discuss the launch of services between Vietnam and Perth, Western Australia. Geoffrey Thomas broke the news of Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines operating to Perth. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco Airlineratings.com is …

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Vietjet, one of the fastest-growing airlines in South East Asia has reported a significant increase in international passengers in the first half of FY23 and now accounts for more than 50 per cent of the total 6.9 million international passengers to and from Vietnam. In the second quarter of 2023, the airline opened 11 new …

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When we envision low-cost carriers, the typical associations often include cramped seats, hefty luggage charges, and limited onboard choices. However, it might come as a surprise that certain low-cost carriers extend their offerings to include a premium cabin for longer flights. Both Scoot and AirAsia X provide a premium class cabin on their respective aircraft, …

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With the imminent launch of direct flights to Istanbul, Thai Airways (TG) have signed a MoU to agree on a joint venture with Turkish Airlines (TK). read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

TAAG Angola Airlines (DT) has announced that it is increasing frequencies between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) from August 14. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Bali move aside, Vietnam is calling, and from November Western Australians will have two Vietnamese Airlines – Vietjet and Vietnam Airlines – offering services to one of Asia’s fastest-growing tourist markets and beyond. Low-fare Vietjet has announced it will fly to Perth twice a week with 230-seat Airbus A321neo aircraft from Ho Chi Minh City …

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Vietjet, Vietnam’s low-fare airline, is set to announce flights to Perth from Ho Chi Minh City providing a direct link to one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in Asia. The airline, one of the fastest growing in Asia, operate flights to Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane and has been expected to add Perth for some time. …

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Delta Air Lines and Kenya Airways expand their partnership with nonstop flights between New York and Nairobi. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Air India is set to acquire 55 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft originally intended for customers in China. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Concerns over fatigue and wellbeing have led Virgin Atlantic (VS) flight crews to consider strike action in the coming months. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The authorities of Niger have closed national airspace, forbidding all airlines to fly over its territory. The operational impact is enormous. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Then the world’s largest cargo carrier, the acquisition of Flying Tigers by FedEx helped it expand its global network. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has unveiled a major boost to its Australian operations for 2024 that will see additional capacity and services added for Cairns, Perth, Darwin, Melbourne, Sydney and Adelaide. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco Singapore Airlines Regional Vice President South West …

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When it comes to the culinary experience on flights, the expectations of passengers can vary drastically and this has never been more apparent since the introduction of low cost carriers. Passengers still expect the large and varied inflight meals of the 1990’s on a full service carrier yet want their airfare to compete with that …

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Emirates flies to many places globally and maybe one day the Moon will be an option for the world’s largest international airline. JOIN: AirlineRatings.com YouTube Channel GET: Accurate MH370 Information From AirlineRatings.com Newsletter SEE: GT’s Radar Slams Netflix MH370 Doco But right now a picture will have to suffice. And this great picture was taken …

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A ‘strong operational performance’ has helped the Bogota-based Avianca Group report moderate profits for Q2 2022. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Airways speaks with Mr. Jin Ho Lee, Korean Air’s Senior Vice President and Head of Americas Regional Headquarters. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Delta Air Lines is expanding its service to the Latin region, with increased flight frequencies from six of its U.S. hubs. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Wizz Air has recently released its annual sustainability update, highlighting the strides it has made toward its sustainability goals. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

UK charter and ACMI carrier Titan Airways (ZT) has returned to profitability foe the first time in two years. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Embraer has revealed that it has delivered 47 airliners during the second quarter of 2023, a 47% increase from the same period last year. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

The Lufthansa Group has revealed record Q2 earnings as the industry continues to rebound from the pandemic. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”

Aeroflot’s (SU) Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)-based low-cost subsidiary Dobrolet (QD) ceased operations in 2014. read more ⇒ Source:: “Airways Magazine”