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Emirates Expands Service Between Colombo and Dubai
Emirates is set to enhance its connectivity between Colombo and Dubai with the introduction of an additional scheduled flight starting January 2, 2025. The new flights, designated EK654/655, will boost seat capacity on this route by 30 percent. This additional service will operate six times a week until March 31, 2025… read more
Turkish Airlines Sets New Guinness World Record for Global Reach with 120 Destinations
Turkish Airlines has roudly announced that it has officially set a Guinness World Record for operating flights to the most countries, successfully reaching an impressive total of 120 destinations around the globe. This remarkable achievement was recognized on October 21, 2024, during a celebratory event held in Istanbul, Turkey,… read more
Turkish Airlines Expands Its Network with New Flights to Santiago de Chile
Turkish Airlines has significantly broadened its horizons in the Americas by officially launching flights to Santiago, the vibrant capital city of Chile. This exciting new route marks Santiago as the airline's 26th destination within the Americas, and it holds great importance as it elevates the total number of countries served … read more
Qatar Airways to Re-Launch Daily Flights to Canberra, Enhancing Global Connectivity
Qatar Airways is excited to announce the upcoming re-launch of daily flights to Canberra, with a connecting stop in Melbourne, starting in December 2025. These flights will be operated using Boeing 777 aircraft, which will feature the luxurious Q-suite Business Class cabin, ensuring an exceptional travel experience. Additionally… read more
Qatar Airways to Reintroduce Daily Flights to Canberra, Enhancing Global Connectivity
Qatar Airways is set to resume its daily flights to Canberra, Australia, with a stopover in Melbourne, starting in December 2025. This significant development marks the airline's return to the Australian capital after a hiatus caused by the pandemic.
The reintroduction of this service is expected to greatly enhance connect… read more
Etihad Airways Enhances Connectivity with New Codeshare Agreement with Air Astana
Etihad Airways has officially launched its bilateral codeshare agreement with Air Astana, effective December 5, 2024. This partnership significantly improves connectivity for travelers of both airlines, offering Etihad customers easy access to ten new destinations through Air Astana's hubs… read more
Emirates resumes daily service to Edinburgh, boosting Scottish connectivity
Emirates has resumed daily flights to Edinburgh, Scotland, for the first time since 2020, marking its eighth UK destination. The returning Boeing 777 service was celebrated with a Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo performance, welcoming travellers back with a unique cultural experience. This daily Edinburgh service complements Emirat… read more
Etihad Airways reintroduces Airbus A380 to Paris, enhancing travel experience
Etihad Airways has celebrated the grand return of its Airbus A380 to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, reinforcing connections between Abu Dhabi and the French capital.
Known for its luxurious features, including The Residence—the only three-room suite in the sky—and exclusive lounges for premium passengers, the A380 enhances … read more
Emirates resumes daily flights to Adelaide, boosting South Australian economy
Emirates has reinstated its daily direct service between Dubai and Adelaide, offering over 4,200 weekly seats with its Boeing 777-200LR. This resumed route, operating under flight numbers EK440 and EK441, is set to accommodate over 220,400 passengers annually, connecting Adelaide with more than 140 global destinations.
The route’s r… read more
Global passenger demand up 8.6% in August 2024, load factor hits record high
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported an 8.6% increase in global passenger demand for August 2024, compared to the same month in 2023. The industry-wide load factor reached a record high of 86.2%, as capacity grew by 6.5% year-on-year. International passenger demand rose 10.6%, while domestic markets saw a 5.6% incre… read more
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