The first fully digital journey is done ! | Soon the new normality | The IATA PoC

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has moved one step closer to providing a fully digital travel experience by successfully completing a proof-of-concept (PoC) involving two passengers using different digital wallets and travel credentials on a round trip between Hong Kong and Tokyo. This innovative project highlights the potential for seamless, paperless travel, where biometric […]

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The best airlines awarded in Telegraph Travel

Telegraph Travel has announced the top 10 airlines based on data from 90 carriers and 30 categories. Britons choose which airlines to travel with based on many details such as cost, aircraft quality, fleet, baggage allowance and even in-flight meals or drinks. The full rankings can be found below, but first of all, our top […]

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Stop flights in the Middle East | Suspension by airlines as tensions rise

With tensions escalating in the Middle East, international airlines have cancelled flights to Israel and some other places in the region. Fears of a wider conflict between Israel and the Lebanon-based militant group Hezbollah have led to a new round of flight suspensions by leading airlines. The Lufthansa Group, which also owns Austrian Airlines, Brussels […]

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Travel Meet Asia 2024: leading travel buyers from Indonesia and Southeast Asia at an exclusive B2B exhibition in Jakarta

The region’s premier travel industry event is gearing up for an exceptional edition at the Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE) in Jakarta on 3 and 4 July 2024. With an impressive line-up of exhibitors, speakers and strategic partners such as Agoda, ASITA, ASTINDO, Axcell Travel Destination, Cathay Pacific, Korea Tourism Organization, Royal Caribbean International and many […]

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These are the best airlines for travelling from the UK

AirHelp presents the best airlines for flights from UK airports, which ensure maximum avoidance of flight disruptions and promise travellers an unforgettable, “in time” journey without hassle, delays and cancellations. The company analysed data for 2023, including short-haul (less than 1,500 km), medium-haul (between 1,500 km and 3,000 km) and long-haul (over 3,000 km) flights. […]

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Airbus takes Boeing’s customers | Gaining market share in Asia

Airbus has secured two large orders from the flagship carriers of Japan and South Korea, giving the European manufacturer a strategic victory in markets traditionally skewed towards rival Boeing. In particular, Airbus has secured orders to supply 65 aircraft from Boeing’s two major customers in Asia, with Japan Airlines, the second largest airline in Japan […]

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Qatar Airways is voted the World’s Best Airline for the sixth time at the 2021 World Airline Awards

Most of 2020 and 2021 has been a catastrophic period for the world airline industry, as passenger demand plummeted and countries across the world were affected by lockdowns and severe travel restrictions. The Skytrax customer survey operated for 23 months (September 2019 to July 2021), with the 2021 Awards representing a mix of more normal […]

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Airline Industry Statistics Confirm 2020 Was Worst Year on Record

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the IATA World Air Transport Statistics (WATS) publication with performance figures for 2020 demonstrating the devastating effects on global air transport during that year of the COVID-19 crisis. 1.8 billion passengers flew in 2020, a decrease of 60.2% compared to the 4.5 billion who flew in 2019 Industry-wide air travel demand […]

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Remarks from A. de Juniac at the HK Tourism Board Global Online Forum, 24 June 2020

IATA‘s CEO and President first message is that we are in this crisis together. And the only way out of the crisis is also together. Passenger demand has collapsed. Part of that is because people are afraid to travel. Part of that is because borders are not open. And a further element is that, even […]

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New Boeing 777X Completes Successful First Flight

The new Boeing 777X jetliner took to the skies today, entering the next phase of its rigorous test program. Based on the popular 777 and with proven technologies from the 787 Dreamliner, the 777X took off in front of thousands at Paine Field in Everett, Washington, at 10:09 a.m. local time for a three hour, 51 […]

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