Turkish Airlines, known for its vast global reach, showcased its latest innovation, the Crystal Business Class suite for business travelers at the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow in Hampshire, UK. This new offering has various innovative elements, such as a movable suite door and privacy panel, to improve in-flight privacy. Each seat in the new suite has a large 23-inch width …
Turkish Airlines has been awarded the Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline award by World Finance for its sustainability initiatives in the aviation sector, including voluntary carbon offset platforms, Sustainable Aviation Fuel use, in-flight products, waste management, and sustainable travel experiences. Commenting on the award, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, said: “Receiving the Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline award for …
Cathay Pacific has been named the fifth World’s Best Airline, the World’s Best Economy Class Airline, and the World’s Cleanest Airline in the 2024 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Cathay Group Chief Executive Officer Ronald Lam said: “We feel extremely encouraged to have moved from last year’s top 10 to this year’s top 5 according to Skytrax and airline ratings, both …
Cathay and Singapore Airlines have signed a MoU to collaborate on sustainability initiatives, advocating for sustainable aviation fuel development and sharing best practices for improved performance in the Asia-Pacific region. The focus was to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, highlighting their commitment to sustainability in the airline industry. Cathay and SIA will promote the use of Sustainable Aviation …
Saudi Group announced the largest aircraft deal in Saudi aviation history with Airbus at the Future Aviation Forum 2024. The deal includes 105 confirmed aircraft, significant for the Saudi aviation industry and the MENA region. The ceremony was attended by dignitaries, country ambassadors, and industry experts. Saudia Group has signed a deal to acquire A320neo and A321neo aircraft, which will …
EgyptAir plans to expand its Cairo-New Delhi service to daily flights, following the successful launch of the route in August. This move comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Egypt, strengthening ties and promoting travel and cultural exchange. EgyptAir operates the Cairo-Delhi route using modern Airbus A320neo aircraft and six Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The fleet reduces fuel consumption by 20% and emissions by 60%, …
Cambodia Angkor Air Co. Ltd, the country’s national flag carrier, has launched direct flights between Cambodia’s lively city, Phnom Penh, and India’s busy metropolis, New Delhi. This pioneering service, scheduled to fly four times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday) under flight number K6760/K6761, marks the first direct connection between these two countries, ushering in a new era of …
SriLankan Airlines and Air Seychelles have formed a codeshare partnership, enabling seamless travel to various Asian, African, and Australian destinations between Colombo and Mahé. This partnership enables them to expand their reach in Africa, connecting people and places across continents, including popular destinations like Sydney, Melbourne, India, Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore. Flights under the codeshare agreement are now available for …
Red Sea Global, the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA, is set to launch its first international flight to Red Sea International Airport. Flydubai launches a twice-weekly route to The Red Sea from Dubai International, increasing the weekly service from Saudia’s regular schedule to eight. RSI was built to provide an easy route for guests travelling to The Red Sea. …
Air Mauritius, the national carrier, will launch a weekly flight from Chennai to Mauritius starting on 13 April 2024, using an Airbus A330 aircraft with 254 seats, lasting 5 hours 45 minutes. Mauritius, an African island nation, is known for its white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, mountains, and protected UNESCO World Heritage sites. With a diverse population from Europe, India, Africa, …
