Qatar Airways has announced the resumption of three weekly flights to Damascus, Syria, starting on January 7, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in reconnecting the region and offering passengers seamless access to Qatar Airways’ extensive global network of over 170 destinations. The decision to restart operations in Syria comes after a hiatus of over
LEVEL, IAG‘s long-haul airline based in Barcelona, has obtained its Air Operator Certificate (AOC). This achievement, announced during IAG’s Capital Market Days in November 2023, marks a new chapter for the airline, founded seven years ago as a commercial brand operated by Iberia. The AOC grants LEVEL operational autonomy, aligning it with other IAG airlines
RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO) and Iberia have reached a significant milestone in their ongoing partnership with the launch of the A321XLR aircraft featuring RECARO’s new R3 economy-class seats on Iberia’s Madrid to Boston route. The inaugural flight for this new configuration is set to take-off November 14. As the launch customer for the award-winning R3
Virgin Australia has implemented necessary adjustments to its Bali flight schedule following the eruption of Mount Lewotobi in Indonesia. The volcanic eruption has released a significant ash cloud, making it unsafe to operate flights to and from Denpasar, Bali. Consequently, all Virgin Australia flights scheduled to depart for, or arrive from, Denpasar on November 13,
Condor is set to broaden its flight schedule in summer 2025, adding eight vibrant cities ideal for city breaks. From Frankfurt, Condor will offer one daily flight each to Rome (FCO), Milan (MXP), Prague (PRG), Vienna (VIE), Zurich (ZRH), Berlin (BER), Hamburg (HAM), and Munich (MUC), inviting passengers to explore a rich variety of cultural,
SriLankan Airlines, the national airline of Sri Lanka, has joined the Board of Airline Representatives in Germany (BARIG), an influential body advocating for the interests of both national and international airlines operating in Germany. This membership underscores SriLankan Airlines’ commitment to enhancing its presence in the German market while aligning itself with other international carriers
QantasLink’s next-generation Airbus A220 has landed in Launceston, making it the first non-capital city in Australia to welcome the new aircraft. The inaugural flight, operated by the A220 named Koala, touched down at 10:40am, representing the second A220 to join QantasLink’s fleet. The A220 is more fuel-efficient than its predecessors and offers a modern cabin
Iceland’s low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has announced the expansion of its PLAY Connect platform through a new partnership with easyJet, facilitated by Dohop’s alternative interlining technology. This collaboration adds over 350 new city pairs to PLAY Connect, enabling customers to access a broader range of destinations across Europe and beyond. The addition of easyJet, Dohop’s
Qantas has launched its first Airbus A380 service to Johannesburg, marking the first time the airline has operated its Superjumbo aircraft on a route to Africa. The A380 will fly up to six-times per week, bringing a near-doubling of capacity between Australia and South Africa with an additional 130,000 seats available each year. The Qantas
Scandinavian Airlines System (SAS) and Delta Air Lines (Delta) are strengthening their partnership, by entering a new codeshare agreement, effective September 25, 2024, aimed at improving flight connections between North America and Scandinavia. This partnership follows SAS’s recent induction into the SkyTeam alliance on September 1, 2024. Under the agreement, customers of both airlines will
