[ad_1] Representative Image Etihad Airways has an announcement to further enhance its footprint in the United States. The airline is set to introduce a new destination with the commencement of four weekly flights to Boston from March 31, 2024. This move adds Boston to Etihad‘s growing network of US gateways, …
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Saudia expands fleet, announces addition of new aircraft type, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] SAUDIA, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has announced that it will be expanding its fleet by adding the Airbus A321neo aircraft type, which will be introduced under the slogan “A neo-way of flying.” This move is part of SAUDIA’s expansion plans, which include adding 20 more A321neo planes …
Read More »Airbus deliveries rose 11% in first seven months, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The A321neo is the largest version of the A320 series of jets, which was relaunched with new engines in 2010 just in time for a boom in demand stoked partly by low interest rates. Airbus deliveries rose 11 per cent in the first seven months of the year to …
Read More »British Airways staff to get 13% pay rise, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] A British Airways Airbus A380 aircraft. Around 24,000 British Airways staff are set to receive a pay rise of 13.1% over 18 months, the Unite trade union said on August 4, with the award reflecting the country’s high inflation level and the bounce back in travel post-pandemic. Unite said …
Read More »SWISS introduces free internet chat on all long-haul flights, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Now, passengers flying Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) would be able to enjoy free use of the internet for chat services such as WhatsApp on all long-haul flights from August 2, 2023 onwards. The facility will be available in all classes of travel, throughout the flight and with no …
Read More »Night flights at Vizag Airport to be suspended for four months, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Night flights from Andhra Pradesh‘s Visakhapatnam International Airport will be suspended for more than four months to facilitate resurfacing of the runway. Night flights will be stopped from November 15 till the end of March 2024. No flights will be operated from 9 pm to 8 am. The closure …
Read More »VietJet launches new route in India, now direct flights between Ho Chi Minh & Trichy, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Vietnam’s new age carrier, VietJet has announced the launch of direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India from November 2, 2023. The airline will operate three flights per week on this route, further expanding its flight network connecting India with Vietnam. The flights from …
Read More »55 of 86 green airports in India at 100% mark: MoCA
[ad_1] By replacing conventional non-renewable energy sources with green energy, airports play a crucial role in curbing carbon emissions. In line with this vision, the Ministry of Civil Aviation has advised all operational airports with scheduled operations and developers of upcoming Greenfield Airports to prioritise the adoption of green energy. …
Read More »Wizz Air shares fall as supply snags hit capacity ambitions, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO Wizz Air‘s capacity growth will be slower than expected as it grapples with supply chain and engine issues, the company said on Thursday, sending its shares down more than 6%, even as it reported higher profits in line with consensus. Airlines have struggled to increase capacity to …
Read More »Go First flight cancellations further extended until Aug 6; cites ‘operational reasons’, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Go First flight cancellations extended until August 6 citing ‘operational reasons’ Go First airline, which has been grounded since early May, has announced a further extension of flight cancellations till August 6, the airline announced in a tweet on Thursday. “Due to operational reasons, Go First flights until 6th …
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