AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has announced that it will increase the frequency of its services between Seychelles and Johannesburg to six flights per week starting from Tuesday, 3 July, 2018. The new service has … Continue reading AIR SEYCHELLES INCREASES JOHANNESBURG FLIGHTS TO SIX PER WEEK

Lufthansa Group and Travix announce NDC partnership

Lufthansa Group and Travix intensify longstanding partnership with joint approach on NDC under the Airline Group’s upcoming NDC Partner Programme  Travix customers will benefit from access to Lufthansa Group NDC Smart Offer  Improved display of all Lufthansa Group offers on Travix’ brands CheapTickets, BudgetAir, Vliegwinkel, Vayama and Flugladen in all countries   The Lufthansa Group and Travix have signed a multi-year agreement connecting one of the leading global online travel agencies directly to the Lufthansa Group’s own NDC Offer & Order Management System. The enhanced cooperation that will be part of the Lufthansa Group’s NDC Partner Programme will provide a … Continue reading Lufthansa Group and Travix announce NDC partnership

Turkish Airlines reveals Q1 traffic results and sheds the light on the most recent aviation trends in the UAE

Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other airline, has announced during the Arabian Travel Market 2018 in Dubai, UAE, that travellers to Turkey flying from the Middle East region has increased during the first quarter … Continue reading Turkish Airlines reveals Q1 traffic results and sheds the light on the most recent aviation trends in the UAE

Passenger Demand Accelerates in March, Load Factor Sets Another Record

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for March 2018 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers, or RPKs) rose 9.5%, compared to the same month a year ago, the fastest pace in 12 months. Capacity (available seat kilometers, or ASKs) grew 6.4% and load factor climbed 2.3 percentage points to 82.4%, which set a record for the month, following on the record set in February. All regions except for the Middle East posted record load factors. “Demand for air travel remains strong, supported by the comparatively healthy economic backdrop and business confidence levels. But … Continue reading Passenger Demand Accelerates in March, Load Factor Sets Another Record

Lufthansa Group continues successful development in the first quarter of 2018

−   Adjusted EBIT improves slightly year-on-year to EUR 26 million −   Network Airlines and Lufthansa Cargo with significant margin improvements −   Lufthansa achieves its best first-quarter margin in ten years, SWISS posts new record result −   Eurowings result burdened by one-off integration costs −   Unit revenues increase; unit costs further decrease −   Full-year Adjusted EBIT guidance confirmed The Lufthansa Group continues its successful path in the first quarter of 2018, and has started well into the new year. The Group’s Network Airlines increased their Adjusted EBIT margin significantly by 3.2 percentage points to 2.4 per cent in what is traditionally … Continue reading Lufthansa Group continues successful development in the first quarter of 2018

Emirates recognised with four gongs at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018

  Airline scoops Best Airline Worldwide, Airline with the Best Business Class, Best First Class Airport Lounge in the Middle East and Airline with the Best Cabin Crew   Emirates won four accolades last night at the Business Traveller Middle … Continue reading Emirates recognised with four gongs at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018

Turkish Airlines celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Star Alliance Membership.

Turkish Airlines celebrates the 10th Anniversary of joining to the Star Alliance network which was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance to offer worldwide reach, recognition and seamless service to the international travellers. The flag carrier … Continue reading Turkish Airlines celebrates 10th Anniversary of its Star Alliance Membership.

Turkish Airlines won three awards in TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Turkish Airlines, flying to more countries than any other airline, is delighted to have been recognized as one of the best airlines at three categories in 2018’s TripAdvisors’ Travelers’ Choice Awards. TripAdvisor has highlighted the world’s top carriers based on the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for airlines worldwide gathered over a 12-month period. In this year’s ranking, Turkish Airlines has achieved great success by being ranked as one of the best airlines in three categories: “Travellers Choice Major Airline – Europe”, “Travellers Choice Business Class – Europe”, and “Travellers Choice Economy Class – Europe.” These awards illustrate … Continue reading Turkish Airlines won three awards in TripAdvisor’s 2018 Travelers’ Choice Awards.