The year 2023 saw a spree of new airline launches. This created a pool for the entrepreneurs as well as the customers.

BAR Aviation, a prominent figure in Uganda’s aviation sector, remains at the forefront of wildlife conservation efforts. On December 6, 2023, BAR achieved another milestone by successfully ferrying five black rhinos from Limpopo, South Africa, with layovers in Zambia and Burundi, before reaching their final destination in Zakouma, Chad.

Aegean Airlines and Cyprus Airways have entered into a long-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) deal, with Cyprus Airways leasing two Airbus A320 aircraft to Aegean, along with cockpit and cabin crews.

United Airlines, headquartered at the Willis Tower in Chicago, Illinois, provides a comprehensive global network route. This is among North American carriers and is now the largest airline in the world as measured by available seat miles.

Rex Flyer members now have the opportunity to utilize their accumulated points for booking flights, extending to both Rex Airlines’ domestic routes and various regional destinations throughout Australia. This marks the completion of the second phase of the program’s rollout, enabling members to redeem flights using their points through three distinct flight reward options: Anytime, Getaway, and Ultimate.

Changi Airport’s T2 new baggage facility will be devoid of human error. This will further ensure the smooth operation of the aviation hub.

Projection of international flight traffic at Kansai concerning New Year holidays

Today, Denver International Airport (DEN) unveiled the debut of its initial new train car crafted by Alstom, marking the beginning of an upgrade to the transportation system shuttling passengers between the Terminal and Concourses A, B, and C. Anticipated throughout 2024, a total of 26 train cars are set to arrive in Denver, with the initial vehicles expected to ferry passengers during the peak of summer travel.

Qatar Airways has launched an in-house app designed to offer personalized experiences to passengers through its Cabin Crew. Initially focused on providing real-time insights into flight, customer, and service information, this app enables Crew members to access passenger profiles, including privileges for club members and oneworld members, as well as specific service requests and preferences. This ensures a more tailored and cohesive journey with the renowned airline. Additionally, the app equips Cabin Crew with the latest digital training materials, empowering them further.

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