Air Seychelles (HM) and Qatar Airways (QR) have signed a codeshare agreement for the two carriers to enhance operations with one ticket to and from the Seychelles. Qatar Airways, which maintains its daily flight to Victoria Seychelles International Airport (SEZ), will then place its flight number on the regional carrier’s sole domestic scheduled flight to … Read more
Following consecutive quarters of standout financial results, many expected Singapore Airlines (SIA) to turn in a dazzling set of numbers last week when it announced its full-year results. Singapore’s national carrier did not disappoint as it reported the highest annual profit in its 76-year history. For the financial year ending March 2023, the SIA Group … Read more
Bombardier is continuing its drive to be considered for a Canadian military contract for new surveillance aircraft. The Canadian firm will team up with defense contractor General Dynamics in the hopes of offering an alternative to the leading option, the Boeing Poseidon P-8A. Used by numerous allies, this jet is based on the Boeing 737NG. … Read more
I am no frequent flyer, but having tried Emirates’ economy product on previous long-haul international flights, I decided to stick with it for this trip home. It also helped that I was getting a decent enough deal when using my leftover Skywards miles. Additionally, I got a free upgrade to Business Class the last time … Read more
Regular users of larger airports will be all too familiar with having to take some form of driverless transit to access gates that are located far away from the main terminal building. While these can still seem somewhat futuristic at times, did you know that such technology is over 50 years old? Tampa International Airport … Read more
There’s a saying that a rising tide lifts all boats and that’s certainly the case with Australia’s major airports in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane. In this instance the rising tide is driven by the region’s major carriers launching new routes and resuming others suspended due to the pandemic, while the boats are the airports. It … Read more
Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant international business-to-business travel and trade event – TRENZ – recently concluded in Ōtautahi Christchurch with participation from 1,500 delegates. During four days of appointments, presentations, activities and networking functions, over 300 New Zealand tourism businesses showcased their products and services to more than 330 high quality international Buyers from 25 … Read more
Passengers looking for a seamless connection between Toronto and Yellowknife will be pleased to know that such choices are finally available after flag carrier Air Canada announced it would begin non-stop flight services between the two cities this December. As the cherry on top, this new convenient connection between eastern Canada and the capital of … Read more
Those looking to score their favorite seat onboard a Southwest Airlines (WN) flight will now be charged even more. From May 15th, the world’s largest low-cost carrier has increased its ‘Upgraded Boarding’ add-on to as much as $80 per flight segment. Southwest boards their aircraft without assigned seating, meaning those without a seat reservation, looking … Read more
When the coronavirus pandemic took the world by storm in early 2020, businesses around the world struggled to stay afloat. The aviation industry was one of the worst hit, with airlines losing all their business and revenue streams almost overnight. Most carriers had to start laying off employees to have any chance of survival. Thankfully, … Read more
