Taipei became Emirates’ newest passenger destination when flight EK366 arrived at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport on Monday inaugurating the airline’s daily non-stop service from Dubai International Airport. “Emirates and Taipei began their partnership in 2003 when Emirates Skycargo launched freighter services from Dubai. I am proud that we have been able to increase our commitment … Read more
Austrian national carrier is to relaunch its services to the Iranian capital once again from 11 March 2014 onwards, with five return flights a week to be offered between Vienna and Tehran. Austrian Airlines relaunch of services to the Iranian capital is subject to the final regulatory approval. The flights will be operated five times a week for … Read more
South African Airways announced a new code share agreement with Virgin Australia, one of Australia’s largest domestic airlines. South African Airways flies daily between Johannesburg and Perth and this new partnership offers its customers expanded access across Australia to domestic destinations such as Melbourne, Brisbane, and Adelaide. “Through the code share agreement with Virgin Australia, our valued … Read more
Qantas announced it has formally applied to operate on the Moree–Sydney route, under the NSW Government’s five-year regulated route licensing agreement. QantasLink Chief Executive Officer John Gissing travelled to Moree to make the announcement and thank the community for all its support campaigning to encourage Qantas to return. “I’m delighted to announce that we have … Read more
Emirates is set to expand its presence in Nigeria, with the start of a daily linked service to Abuja and Kano from 1 August 2014. The announcement follows Emirates’ recent milestone of 10 years of successful operations to Lagos, to which the airline flies twice daily. Abuja, located in the centre of the country, is … Read more
Oman Air has announced that as of 28th Feb 2014, its Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Pearce, has decided to leave the airline after more than two years as the CEO. Chairman of the Board of Directors of Oman Air, His Excellency Darwish bin Ismael bin Ali Al Balushi, announced Mr Pearce’s departure, saying: “Working with … Read more
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Boeing and SilkAir celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first Next-Generation 737-800. The delivery also marked the start of the Singapore-based airline’s transition to an all-Boeing fleet. Over the coming years, Boeing will deliver a total of 23 737-800s and 31 737 MAX 8s to SilkAir. “The new Boeing … Read more
The agreement includes the continued operation of four 777 freighters that Southern Air currently flies on behalf of DHL Express
As of April 1, 2014, EL AL is adding a sixth weekly flight to Hong Kong on Thursdays, enabling a weekend in Hong Kong, with a return on Saturday night.
Flybe has announced a three times weekly service between Newquay Cornwall Airport and Southend, a route that was dropped by EasyJet recently.