Singapore Airlines’ lifestyle rewards program, KrisFlyer, has reached a milestone of 10 million members and is celebrating with a series of exclusive promotions and bonus mile offers throughout March 2025. Launched in 1999 as a frequent flyer program, KrisFlyer has evolved into a global lifestyle rewards platform. Of its 10 million members, 1.7 million are
Air Astana will begin operating direct flights between Almaty and Da Nang, Vietnam, from 4th June 2025. The twice-weekly service will operate on Wednesdays and Saturdays using Airbus A321LR aircraft. Flight KC599 will depart Almaty at 00:55 local time, arriving in Da Nang at 10:05 after a flight time of 7 hours and 10 minutes.
Air New Zealand has introduced its own wine label called Thirteen Forty Five, now available exclusively to airline customers and through the Airpoints Store. The name commemorates the 1345-mile inaugural flight from Auckland to Sydney in 1940, operated by the airline’s predecessor, TEAL (Tasman Empire Airways Limited). The new wine brand features two varieties –
Qatar Airways has equipped 30 of its Boeing 777 aircraft with Starlink high-speed internet, achieving the milestone four months after launching its first Starlink-enabled flight. The airline has now fitted over 50 per cent of its Boeing 777 fleet with the technology, significantly outpacing its original timeline. Qatar Airways has reduced installation time per aircraft
British Airways has reopened its Seattle lounge following an extensive refurbishment, marking the latest milestone in the airline’s worldwide lounge enhancement program. The newly renovated Seattle facility coincides with the airline’s 45-year flying history to the Emerald City and joins recently refreshed lounges in Singapore, Lagos, Washington and London Gatwick. The Seattle lounge has been
Etihad Airways has announced its third consecutive year of profitability with a record AED 1.7 billion (US$476 million) profit after tax for 2024. The Abu Dhabi-based carrier reported its annual profit has more than tripled compared to the previous financial year. Passenger numbers increased by 32 per cent year-on-year, rising from 14 million to 18.5
