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oneworld’s Seoul Incheon lounge named “Asia’s Leading Airline Lounge – Business Class” at World Travel Awards

Source: oneworld Travellers vote for alliance's first-ever branded lounge, offering high quality, service excellence and contemporary design oneworld's first-ever branded airport lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport has landed the coveted title of "Asia's Leading Airline Lounge - Business Class" in the World Travel Awards. The award was announced at an event in Hong Kong on October 13. The accolade comes as the alliance continues its thoughtful growth and innovative approach to alliance strategy, which includes plans to expand the number of oneworld-branded lounges worldwide. "We are delighted that our inaugural airport lounge in Seoul has been recognised with this prestigious award in only its second year of operation. This is testament to the team on the ground and our shared commitment to delivering an [...]

2025-10-14T18:24:29+03:00October 15th, 2025|AIRLINES, AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Swiss International Air Lines takes delivery of its first A350-900

Source: Airbus Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), member of the Lufthansa Group, has taken delivery of its first of ten A350-900. Supporting the airline’s fleet modernisation programme, the latest-generation widebody is set to become SWISS’s flagship aircraft. The A350 will be operated on long-haul routes from its home base in Zurich to destinations like Boston, strengthening the airline’s global network. The Airbus A350-900 is the first aircraft in the SWISS long-haul fleet to be equipped with the new SWISS Senses cabin. Designed to provide a more personal and comfortable air travel experience for passengers in all seating classes. The aircraft cabin is configured with a four-class layout, offering three suites up to four seats in First Class, 45 seats in [...]

2025-10-10T19:57:27+03:00October 10th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

British Airways to boost connectivity between the UK and India as the airline reaffirms its commitment to key global market as part of landmark trade mission

Source: British Airways British Airways underlines ambition to expand flights to India during landmark UK Government ‘Britain Means Business’ trade mission led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The airline will introduce a third daily flight between London Heathrow and Delhi in 2026, subject to regulatory and capacity approval. The popular First cabin will return on flights from London to Mumbai this month with the latest business class Club Suite on select flights across all five Indian routes by the end of 2026. British Airways has reaffirmed its ambition for network growth in India as the airline facilitated a major UK Government trade mission - led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer – to the country. The airline will introduce a third daily flight [...]

2025-10-10T00:55:20+03:00October 9th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

iGA Istanbul Airport to host the 2026 ACI World Airport Experience Summit

Source: ACI World Türkiye's flagship hub to spotlight excellence in airport customer and employee experience Airports Council International (ACI) World has announced that iGA Istanbul Airport will host the 8th edition of the ACI World Airport Experience Summit from 31 August–4 September 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The ACI World Airport Experience Summit is the premier global event dedicated to airport experience. The event brings together executives and experts from around the world to share insights, strategies, and solutions that shape the customer and employee experience. iGA Istanbul Airport highlights Opened in 2019; now one of the world's leading aviation hubs at the crossroads of Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East Named the world's best-connected airport in ACI EUROPE's 2025 Airport Industry Connectivity [...]

2025-09-11T16:44:18+03:00September 11th, 2025|AIRPORTS, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Atlas Air and Etihad Cargo Announce New Long-Term Partnership

Source: Atlas Air Atlas Air to Provide Dedicated 777 Freighter Capacity to Support Etihad Cargo’s Growth Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, the leading global provider of outsourced aviation logistics, today announced a new long-term partnership with Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates. Under the agreement, Atlas Air will provide Etihad Cargo with dedicated freighter capacity through the operation of a newly delivered Boeing 777 freighter. Beginning in August, the aircraft will initially serve routes connecting Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and Madrid. The partnership comes at a time of growing demand for general air cargo, e-commerce, automotive, pharmaceuticals and perishable products across Asia, the Middle [...]

2025-08-28T22:10:34+03:00August 29th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

Korean Air Commits to Record Purchase of 103 Boeing Jets to Modernize Fleet

Source: Boeing South Korea's flag carrier intends to buy 777-9s, 787-10s, 737-10s and 777-8 Freighters to optimize fuel-efficiency across global network Commitment will be the largest for the airline, adding to its March 2025 order for 40 Boeing widebody jets Boeing and Korean Air announced today the airline's intent to purchase 103 of Boeing's fuel-efficient family of airplanes to modernize its fleet and support the carrier's growth as it fully integrates operations with Asiana Airlines over the next several years. Korean Air's commitment will be the airline's largest-ever order and Boeing's largest widebody order from an Asian carrier. When finalized, the deal will mark Korean Air's first order for the 777-8F and will support an estimated 135,000 jobs across the [...]

2025-08-27T19:19:10+03:00August 27th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|

Emirates returns as Official Airline Partner at US Open for 14th consecutive year

Source: Emirates Emirates returns as the Official Airline of the US Open Grand Slam® tournament for the 14th consecutive year, reinforcing its commitment to world-class tennis and exceptional fan experiences. This year, the airline will be enhancing fan experiences on and off the court with its premium hospitality experiences, interactive activations, curated onboard menus and entertainment, and community outreach via Emirates' 'Force for Good' initiative. Fans can look forward to an action-packed tournament featuring exciting moments which include: From this week and until 7th September, Emirates will once again open its doors to its signature 1,358-square-foot luxury hospitality suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. As one of the largest and most sought-after venues at the tournament, the suite provides unparalleled court views [...]

2025-08-26T01:08:16+03:00August 26th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, News|

TIACA Expands Regional Presence in China

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) is proud to announce the appointment of Fowler Wang as its newest team member, serving as Regional Representative – China, to further strengthen the Association's presence and engagement in this critical market. With over 20 years of experience in air cargo, logistics, sales management, and event leadership, Fowler has been at the forefront of China's air cargo industry. As Founder and CEO of Summit Asia Events, he built the China Cargo Summit into the nation's most successful air cargo conference, widely recognized as a premier platform for global leaders to exchange insights, showcase innovation, and build strategic partnerships. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Fowler leveraged his extensive industry network to lead the operation of over 1,000 international cargo charter [...]

2025-08-21T02:25:13+03:00August 22nd, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

TIACA Signs MoU with Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI)

Source: TIACA The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) and Air Cargo Forum India (ACFI) signed an MoU during the ACFI Annual Conclave 2025.  The primary objective of the MoU is to strengthen cooperation between TIACA and ACFI in promoting the role of aviation – specifically air cargo – in economic and social development within India and the broader region. Key points of this agreement: Safety Collaboration Capacity Building & Efficiency Policy Advocacy Supply Chain Safety Sustainability/ESG BlueSky Program Access Training Library Access Climate Action Platform Knowledge Exchange Cargo Service Quality (CSQ) Event / Conference Collaboration "This MoU marks a significant step in fostering closer collaboration between TIACA and ACFI, reflecting our shared commitment to driving innovation, sustainability, and resilience in the [...]

2025-08-13T03:04:55+03:00August 13th, 2025|AROUND THE WORLD, News, ORGANISATIONS|

Cathay Pacific Orders 14 More Boeing 777-9 Passenger Jets

Source: Boeing Long-time 777 operator to expand and renew fleet with fuel-efficient 777-9 widebody jets Order makes Cathay Pacific the largest 777-9 operator in Asia Pacific Boeing and Cathay Pacific have announced the Hong Kong-based carrier is ordering 14 more 777-9 passenger jets, bringing its order book to 35 of the world's largest twin-engine airplane. Designed to reduce fuel use and emissions on average by 20% and noise by 40% compared to the airplanes it replaces, the 777-9 will enable Cathay Pacific to efficiently meet growing air travel demand across key global markets. "We plan to expand and renew our fleet with the additional 777-9 aircraft, enabling us to continue our rich history of connecting the world with our Hong Kong hub," [...]

2025-08-07T00:42:13+03:00August 7th, 2025|AIRLINES, AROUND THE WORLD, MANUFACTURERS, News|