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OTG is Giving Passengers a Spicy Gift at Toronto-Pearson This Month

December 10, 2018 Hemal Gosai

On Monday, airport restaurateur and hospitality company OTG will be launching a unique holiday promotion at one of its restaurants at Toronto Pearson International Airport. The well-established Indian restaurant Marathi, located in Pearson’s Terminal 1,

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Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

December 9, 2018 Parker Davis

According to a new study from the Atmosfair Airline Index, despite improvements in technology among many now-top-selling aircraft—including Boeing’s 737 MAX and 787 and Airbus’s A320neo —airlines will not be able to make “significant” changes

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U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

December 9, 2018 John Flett

Ahead of parliament’s crucial vote on a Brexit withdrawal agreement on Tuesday, the U.K. government this week announced a new aviation passenger charter to “promote best practice ensuring improvements for passengers throughout their journey.” The

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Avianca Launches New Stopover Program, Strengthening its Hub in Bogota

December 8, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

In a combined effort between Avianca, Bogota’s city authority and several travel agencies, the Colombian flag carrier is launching a new stopover program at its hub in Bogota, where flyers are able to extend their

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Lufthansa’s First A380 in New Livery Rolls Out of Paint Shop

December 7, 2018 Thomas Pallini

The first Lufthansa Airbus A380 to wear the airline’s new colors has emerged from the paint shop, marking a historic moment for the airline as its largest aircraft can now display the airline’s new image

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easyJet Targeting Further “Worldwide” Service Expansion

December 7, 2018 Adrian Vannahme

Low-cost airlines typically do not belong to airline alliances or participate in codeshare and interline agreements, making connections under a single itinerary difficult. U.K.-based easyJet’s hub distribution service dubbed “Worldwide by easyJet,” however, allows passengers of

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United Airlines Expands Partnership with Copa and Avianca

December 6, 2018 Peter Biondi

United Airlines has reached an agreement with Latin America’s Copa Airlines and Avianca, in addition to many of Avianca’s affiliates, for a joint business agreement (JBA). Although pending government approval, the JBA is expected to provide

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Oneworld Alliance Announces Royal Air Maroc as Newest Member, Fiji Airways Starts as Connect Member

December 6, 2018 Hemal Gosai

The oneworld airline alliance announced at press conference in New York City yesterday that it will be inducting Royal Air Maroc into the alliance as a full member. Morroco’s national carrier will be the first African

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TAP Sets a Date for Flights to Sao Paulo with the A330neo

December 5, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

While the airline is still in the process of finishing the aircraft’s certification process with the Portuguese aviation authority (ANAC), starting December 15, TAP Air Portugal will begin flying its brand new Airbus A330-900 between

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British Airways Looks Toward Centenary, Announces Sustainable Fuels Challenge

December 3, 2018 Connor Sadler

With plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2019, British Airways has begun planning events focused on the future of flying, with particular emphasis on sustainable fuels. In collaboration with Cranfield University, British Airways has

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Wizz Air and Ryanair Look to Future with New Training Opportunities for Pilots

December 2, 2018 Andy Nelson

Two of Europe’s most prominent low-cost carriers are setting their sights on the next generation of aviators, with Hungary’s Wizz Air announcing the opening of its new €30 million training center and Irish counterpart Ryanair

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U.K. and U.S. Conclude Post-Brexit Open Skies Agreement

December 2, 2018 John Flett

The British government this week announced a new bilateral Open Skies aviation agreement with the United States, concluding a protracted process and giving a degree of certainty to U.K. carriers of a continuation of operations

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Air New Zealand’s Longest Flight Departs for Chicago

December 1, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Air New Zealand’s newest route from Chicago to Auckland took off at 5 p.m. yesterday as what is now the carrier’s longest route, overtaking Air New Zealand’s previous longest route from Auckland to Houston. The

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Qantas Flies Final Boeing 747 Service from Los Angeles

November 30, 2018 Thomas Pallini

When Qantas flight QF56 departed from Los Angeles bound for Brisbane Thursday evening, it marked the final departure of a Qantas 747 aircraft from Los Angeles International Airport. The flight closed an important chapter in

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WOW air Returns Leased Aircraft Amid Financial Woes, Leaves Icelandair Deal in Jeoprady

November 28, 2018 Daniel Morley

Icelandic ultra-low-cost carrier WOW air has returned four aircraft to lessors with two Airbus A330s and two Airbus A320 family aircraft departing Reykjavik earlier yesterday for storage, beginning the process of returning to their lessors. The

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Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

November 26, 2018 Connor Sadler

Belgium’s national airline, Brussels Airlines, has announced its plans for Summer 2019, where it will be increasing the frequency of services to places across Europe and Africa, as well as adding some new destinations. The

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Virgin Atlantic Confirms Interest In ‘A Possible Offer For Flybe,’ Share Price Rises by 53 Percent

November 25, 2018 John Flett

Following last week’s news that U.K.-based Flybe is up for sale, Reuters this week reported that Virgin Atlantic is interested in the regional carrier, which has suffered from falling demand, a weaker pound and high fuel

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Singapore Airlines to Transfer Several SilkAir Routes to Low-Cost Carrier Scoot

November 24, 2018 Albert Kuan

Singapore Airlines announced Thursday that its budget arm, Scoot, will take over several SilkAir routes ahead of SilkAir’s planned merger with mainline Singapore Airlines. Scoot will also be expanding its fleet with this merger, taking

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Indonesia AirAsia X Ceasing Scheduled Operations in January

November 24, 2018 Akhil Dewan

Indonesia AirAsia X, a joint venture between Malaysian long-haul carrier AirAsia X and Indonesia AirAsia, has announced that it will be ceasing scheduled operations beginning January 2019. The carrier will still remain in operation but

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Air Italy Signs Codeshare Agreement with LATAM

November 23, 2018 Jose Antonio Payet

Qatar Airways’ brainchild, Italian carrier Air Italy announced it had signed a codeshare agreement with South American oneworld alliance member LATAM Airlines. The new agreement involves a codeshare in LATAM’s two daily flights between Brazil and

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OTG is Giving Passengers a Spicy Gift at Toronto-Pearson This Month

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets

U.K. Government Announces New Passenger Charter, Aims to Better Support Those with Disabilities

Avianca Launches New Stopover Program, Strengthening its Hub in Bogota

Lufthansa’s First A380 in New Livery Rolls Out of Paint Shop

easyJet Targeting Further “Worldwide” Service Expansion

United Airlines Expands Partnership with Copa and Avianca

Oneworld Alliance Announces Royal Air Maroc as Newest Member, Fiji Airways Starts as Connect Member

TAP Sets a Date for Flights to Sao Paulo with the A330neo

British Airways Looks Toward Centenary, Announces Sustainable Fuels Challenge

Wizz Air and Ryanair Look to Future with New Training Opportunities for Pilots

U.K. and U.S. Conclude Post-Brexit Open Skies Agreement

Air New Zealand’s Longest Flight Departs for Chicago

Qantas Flies Final Boeing 747 Service from Los Angeles

WOW air Returns Leased Aircraft Amid Financial Woes, Leaves Icelandair Deal in Jeoprady

Brussels Airlines Boosts Service for Summer 2019 Schedule

Virgin Atlantic Confirms Interest In ‘A Possible Offer For Flybe,’ Share Price Rises by 53 Percent

Singapore Airlines to Transfer Several SilkAir Routes to Low-Cost Carrier Scoot

Indonesia AirAsia X Ceasing Scheduled Operations in January

Air Italy Signs Codeshare Agreement with LATAM

Gatwick Airport Growing in Favor Among Long-Haul Airlines as China Eastern Launches Shanghai Service

Leeds Bradford Airport Expansion Approved by Council

OTG is Giving Passengers a Spicy Gift at Toronto-Pearson This Month

Destination Orlando: Snowball Express Enters 13th Year with Trip to Disney

Study Shows Airlines Failing to Meet Emissions Targets