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68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry to headline WTTC Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announces 68th U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as its keynote speaker at the global tourism body’s Global Summit, taking place on 8th – 10th October, in Perth, Western Australia.
Secretary Kerry led strategies… read more
Qatar Airways announces interline partnership with Maldivian
Qatar Airways is elevating travel experiences to the Maldives through its new interline partnership with Maldivian, the national carrier of the Maldives, providing passengers the option to book both Qatar Airways and Maldivian flights on qatarairways.com.
Travellers planning their holidays at one of the Maldives’ beaut… read more
SAS becomes a SkyTeam member
September 1st, SAS will officially become a part of SkyTeam, enriching the alliance with the best access to Scandinavian key hubs. This collaboration will bolster SkyTeam’s global network, offering new destinations, enhanced connectivity, and a more seamless, elevated customer journey for all travellers. SkyTeam and SAS are committe… read more
Turkish Airlines outlines network priorities
Turkish Airlines has updated its route development priorities, outlining 25 cities globally that it intends to add to its network.
The Star Alliance member has released its latest list of future destinations, which includes eight international points in Europe, four in the Americas, nine in the Middle East and Africa, and tw… read more
Etihad Airways will fly the Airbus A380 to Mumbai
Etihad is hailing its long-standing connection with India by deploying the Airbus A380 to Mumbai for a special 4-month period, marking 20 years since its inaugural flight to the city.
Starting from 1st September until 31st December 2024, the double-decker aircraft will operate 3 weekly flights between Abu Dhabi (AUH) a… read more
Etihad Airways will introduce new flights to Thailand and Singapore
Etihad Airways has announced its plans for a significant expansion of its operations in Singapore and Thailand, which is expected to have a substantial impact on global travel. The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, renowned for its commitment to luxury and service, has revealed that it will deploy its double-decker A… read more
The best vacation island in the world
Just the word "island" alone evokes a desire for vacation in many people. After all, islands offer beaches, the sea, nature, and often a generous amount of sunshine. But what else makes the perfect vacation island? And which island best meets these criteria? A new ranking now provides clarity and shows the best vacation islands. The … read more
Cathay Group invests in 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft for fleet renewal
Cathay Group of Hong Kong has confirmed a firm order with Airbus for 30 A330-900 widebody aircraft as part of its mid-size widebody fleet renewal program. This decision will allow Cathay to upgrade its existing A330-300 fleet and expand its regional and long-range operations.
Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines, the new… read more
Turkish Airlines sees growth on Australia, Latin America routes
Turkish Airlines is set to expand its operations in Australia by the end of the year, with plans to either increase frequencies to Melbourne or add a new route to Sydney.
Speaking at the Farnborough Airshow, chairman Ahmet Bolat … read more
Turkish Airlines will offer free, unlimited Wi-Fi across the entire fleet
Turkish Airlines is working to provide all passengers with free, unlimited and fast connectivity service within 2 years, starting from the end of 2025.
As part of this initiative, Turkish Airlines plans to retrofit its existing fleet with the latest in-flight connectivity (IFC) technologies and equip the new aircraft with the… read more
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