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British Airways introduces £1 flights for Executive Club members using Avios
/British Airways has announced a significant improvement to its Executive Club loyalty programme, allowing members to book any flight for as little as £1 plus Avios points. This move aims to provide customers with more choice and flexibility when spending their Avios. The Avios part payment feature allows customers to reduce the monetary cost of
Read moreEtihad Cargo enhances cool chain capabilities with the introduction of cool dollies
/Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has further enhanced its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi hub by adding high-tech cool dollies to its tarmac transportation fleet. The introduction of these specialized containers, in partnership with Etihad Airport Services Cargo (EASC), aims to provide maximum safety and temperature control for
Read moreSingapore Airlines Group sees strong passenger traffic and load factors in March 2024
/The Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group has reported strong passenger traffic and load factors across all route regions in March 2024. The Group’s passenger traffic grew by 13.9% compared to the previous year, while capacity increased by 15.5%. The Group’s passenger load factor (PLF) reached 87.7%, with SIA and its low-cost subsidiary Scoot posting monthly PLFs
Read moreJapan Coast Guard expands fleet with three additional H225 helicopters
/The Japan Coast Guard (JCG) has placed an order for three additional H225 helicopters, bringing its total H225 fleet to 18 units. As the largest Super Puma operator in Japan, JCG received three H225s in December 2023 and one in February 2024. The new helicopters will support territorial coastal activities, maritime law enforcement, and disaster
Read moreGlobal air travel rebounds as international segment drives recovery, ACI World reports
/Airports Council International (ACI) World has released its preliminary list of the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2023, revealing significant changes driven by the resurgence of international air travel. The global total passenger forecast for 2023 stands at nearly 8.5 billion, representing a remarkable 93.8% recovery from pre-pandemic levels. ACI World Director General Luis
Read moreSingapore Airlines wins Roy Morgan’s 2023 International Airline of the Year award
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has won the Roy Morgan Research 2023 International Airline of the Year Award in their annual Customer Satisfaction Awards held in Melbourne. SIA was recognised as the Best International Airline for customer satisfaction, rated first against major international airlines serving Australia. SIA Regional Vice President South West Pacific Louis Arul expressed his
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