Cathay has expanded its Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel Programme with new partners tripling carbon emission reductions compared to last year. The airline has introduced a tiered structure for the program, which now includes 15 corporate partners across Diamond, Gold and Silver levels. Program partners have committed to using 2,650 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel in
British Airways has resumed services to Bangkok following a four-year hiatus from the Thai capital. The first flight departed London Gatwick on Monday night and landed at Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport on Tuesday afternoon. Traditional dancers welcomed passengers with flower garlands and local gifts upon arrival. The airline will operate three weekly flights initially, increasing to
Cathay Pacific has commenced direct passenger flights between Hong Kong and Riyadh, strengthening connections between Asia-Pacific and Saudi Arabia. The inaugural flight departed on October 28, marked by a ceremony at Hong Kong International Airport attended by senior government officials and business leaders. The thrice-weekly service will operate using Airbus A350-900 aircraft featuring business, premium
More than 35,000 American Airlines technical operations, fleet service, cargo and central load planning employees have voted to accept a new 27-month contract extension. The agreement covers improved economic conditions and pay rate increases for workers represented by the TWU-IAM Association. American Airlines CEO Robert Isom welcomed the ratification of the new agreement. “With this
Kazakhstan’s national carrier Air Astana has unveiled a significant expansion of its international network for the winter season. The airline has launched new direct flights between Atyrau and Dubai, operating twice weekly. Flights from Almaty to Dubai have increased to eleven times weekly, while Astana to Dubai services will operate nine times per week. New
Emirates has resumed daily flights between Adelaide and Dubai, offering more than 220,000 passenger seats annually on the route. The South Australian Tourism Commission estimates the service will generate $62 million in tourism spending and create 315 full-time jobs. South Australia Premier Peter Malinauskas welcomed the airline’s return. “We’re not just welcoming back a world-class
