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
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) and Braathens Regional Airways AB (BRA) have announced a long-term wet lease partnership aimed at ensuring reliable and efficient domestic air connectivity within Sweden. Under the agreement, BRA will operate several aircraft on behalf of SAS, providing capacity on key domestic routes and contributing to the Copenhagen hub. This partnership will enable
Southwest Airlines will overhaul its board of directors as longtime Chairman Gary Kelly is set to retire next year, the company announced on September 10. The Dallas-based airline has faced increasing pressure from hedge fund Elliott Investment Management, which has acquired a 10% stake in the airline and pushed for changes to enhance Southwest’s financial
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand are set to renew their trans-Tasman collaboration following approval of a new codeshare agreement by Australian and New Zealand regulators. Under this agreement, Virgin Australia customers will be able to book direct flights on Air New Zealand to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch, complementing Virgin Australia’s existing Queenstown services. Additionally,
Air France-KLM and SAS have announced the signing of codeshare and interline agreements applicable to Air France, KLM and SAS. These agreements, which also cover reciprocal loyalty programme benefits, will come into effect on September 1, 2024, coinciding with SAS’ official entry into the SkyTeam alliance, of which Air France-KLM is a founding member. The
Delta Air Lines and Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s innovative new full-service global carrier, have signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding aimed at delivering extensive benefits to customers travelling between North America, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and beyond. The agreement, signed on July 9, at a ceremony at Delta’s World Headquarters in Atlanta, lays
Emirates has revealed the initial cities on its network set to receive its latest B777 cabin interiors. The airline will introduce its refurbished Boeing 777s to Geneva, Tokyo Haneda and Brussels, offering passengers more opportunities to enjoy the airline’s signature premium-economy and, for the first time, Emirates’ next-generation business-class seats arranged in a new 1-2-1
