Boeing raised its long-term forecast for commercial airplanes in India as unprecedented domestic passenger traffic and rapidly expanding low-cost carriers (LCCs) drive the need for 2,300 new jets – valued at $320 billion – over the next 20 years.   This year alone, more …

The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Da Nang, Vietnam touched down today at Da Nang International Airport, where it was welcomed with a celebratory water cannon salute. Qatar Airways flight QR0994 departed Hamad International Airport (HIA) on Wednesday …

Qatar Airways’ award-winning Frequent Flyer programme, Privilege Club, is delighted to provide its valued members with an exclusive offer as part of its latest Winter Shopping Collection.   From 20 – 31 December, Privilege Club members can enjoy up to …

South African Airways (SAA), the South African flag carrier and Emirates, the world’s largest international airline are expanding their commercial relationship with enhancements to a codeshare agreement, opening up new destinations for both SAA and Emirates customers.   SAA and …

Air Canada is the preferred airline for domestic travel for 92 per cent of frequent business travellers, according to the Ipsos Reid 2018 Canadian Business Traveller Survey. The national study determined Air Canada is the only Canadian airline to see …

Singapore Airlines (SIA) today welcomed the entry into service of its new Airbus A350-900 medium haul aircraft as it made its inaugural flight from Singapore to Adelaide.   The aircraft entered into service as SQ279. It departed Singapore at 2334hrs …

Hawaiian Airlines is enhancing the check-in experience for guests departing from its hub at Honolulu’s Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) by assigning dedicated lobbies for international, North America and Neighbor Island flights.   Hawaiian’s international check-in operations at HNL …

Tigerair flight TT271 en route Melbourne was turned back to Sydney after a booklet was discovered on board with a censured word written on the back of it.   The flight was near the Victorian border after 8pm on Monday …

Air France customers travelling from Paris-Charles de Gaulle will be able to check in their baggage in advance at Paris Gare du Nord. On the day of their flight, customers will be able to go directly to the boarding gate …

Korean Air has today announced its plans to supplement its current no-show penalty system due to recent chaos, and in order to promote a sounder customer service culture.   From 1 January, 2019, Korean Air will charge an additional KRW …