Tag: air travel
IATA issues statement on Coronavirus Outbreak in Wuhan
IATA is closely monitoring developments related to the Coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan (China) and is actively engaged with the World Health Organization (WHO) Secretariat,...
Qatar and Malaysia Airlines announce significant codeshare expansion
Qatar Airways has announced an expanded codeshare cooperation with Malaysia Airlines, starting from 27 January 2020*. The new codeshare agreement will strengthen the two airlines’...
SAA sells nine aircraft to accommodate new fleet
South African Airways (SAA) has put some of its aircraft up for sale to accommodate the new Airbus A350-900s the airline recently added to...
Industry steps up efforts against rogue lithium battery shipments
The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in partnership with the Global Shippers Forum (GSF), the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations (FIATA) and the...
Emirates brings forward its fourth daily to Dhaka
Emirates is now set to launch its fourth daily service to Dhaka from 29 March 2020 instead of 1 June 2020, as announced earlier. The fourth...
Air France to launch flights to Monrovia
As from 20 April 2020, Air France customers will once again be able to travel to Monrovia (Liberia) thanks to five weekly flights operated...
Emirates to expand reach in Mexico via enhanced agreement with Interjet...
Emirates have announced an enhanced interline agreement, which is set to open new routes and destinations for passengers travelling between Mexico, the Gulf and...
SAA placed under Business Rescue
South African Airways (SAA) has been placed under business rescue.
Minister of public enterprises Pravin Gordhan, issued a statement in the early hours of Thursday...
British Airways’ First Contact Resolution launched worldwide
Following the successful launch of British Airways’ First Contact Resolution Programme at Heathrow last year, the airline is now rolling the programme out across...
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines adds Cork, Ireland to European network
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will expand its European network to include Cork, Ireland. From March 2020, Ireland’s second largest city will be served daily with a direct KLM flight from Amsterdam. The flights will be operated...