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Finnair starts change negotiations with its cabin crew in Finland to discuss its plans to subcontract inflight service on routes to/from Thailand and the U.S. to partners. Possible subcontracting would be implemented by the end of 2023. The plan is a part of the efforts to restore Finnair’s profitability by reducing unit costs and strengthening

Wizz Air has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with OMV, the international integrated oil, gas and chemicals company headquartered in Vienna, for the supply of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) between 2023 and 2030. The MoU gives Wizz Air the opportunity to purchase up to 185,000 metric tonnes of SAF from OMV. This co-operation ensures

WestJet and Swissport are expanding their cooperation in Hawaii. The Canadian airline now relies on Swissport’s ground services at all four destinations it serves on the islands. The expansion also brings the addition of a new airport to Swissport’s vast and growing global network: Kona Airport on the Big Island. Swissport began providing services at

Air New Zealand has announced Mission Next Generation Aircraft – an accelerator programme to progress two ambitious goals: firstly, to fly its first commercial demonstrator flight from 2026 and secondly to begin replacing its Q300 domestic fleet with a more sustainable aircraft – likely green hydrogen or battery hybrid systems – from 2030. These goals follow the

Sabre Corporation has announced the implementation of a distribution deal with THAI Smile, to support the hybrid carrier’s growth strategy.   Joining Sabre’s global marketplace will enable THAI Smile to enhance its geographic reach and target new leisure and corporate traveller segments, while providing travel agents with increased options to create optimal experiences for their

Baltic Ground Services (BGS), an international provider of ground handling, aircraft fuelling and logistics services and a family member of Avia Solutions Group, has signed a new contract with Ukrainian carrier SkyUp Airlines. Under the new contract, BGS will be providing SkyUp Airlines with ground handling services at Vilnius International Airport in Lithuania as well

WestJet Cargo and SmartKargo have announced the successful launch of their state-of-the-art air cargo management platform. The partnership will provide a comprehensive digital solution that will transform and strengthen WestJet Cargo’s business and user experience for customers, in advance of the upcoming arrival of its dedicated freighters.     SmartKargo is a leading Cloud provider of