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An autonomous robot may soon be part of the aircraft cleaning process. Ethiopian Airlines Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Aero HygenX outlining a plan for fleetwide deployment and regional marketing of the autonomous UV-C light disinfec…
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flyDubai launches HAECO Eclipse business class seat
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flyDubai launched the HAECO Eclipse business class seat over the weekend, bringing the new product to life and adding diversity to its 737 MAX 8 cabin layouts.
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British Airways targets 2022 for 777 Club Suites roll-out completion
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British Airways will install its updated Club Suites business class across its Heathrow-based 777 fleet. Retrofits are expected to complete by the end of 2022.
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Vistara secures slots for Newark service
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Vistara might finally be ready to fly to the United States, albeit with a connection en route. According to the latest regulatory filings for slots at London’s Gatwick Airport, Vistara plans to serve Newark from the UK, with continuing service to India…
Breeze bets big on premium with new A220s
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Breeze Airways expects strong demand for premium seating up-sells on its new A220 fleet. The carrier chose to fit 36 “Nicest” first class seats on board, filling the front half of the cabin. It is a massive bet on premium demand and ancillary sales for…
Qantas boosts rebound, points opportunities with Australia border reopening
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Australia is reopening its borders, and Qantas is ready to take advantage of the pent up demand for travel. The airline will accelerate the return of many international routes, as well as larger aircraft, to support consumer demand. It is also adding a…
An easyJet(ish) lounge opens at Gatwick
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Looking to lounge before your next easyJet departure from Gatwick? The airline now has an option for that. Or at least for a lounge with its branding.
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PLAY receives initial approval for US operations
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Play Airlines is one step closer to US flights, with the US Department of Transportation indicating the carrier meets all necessary criteria.
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JetBlue schedules A220 transcon, Mexico service
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JetBlue published its first planned transcon and international service for the A220, marking the next step in the company’s fleet transition
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Alitalia is dead; long live Alitalia
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Late on Thursday night Alitalia will make its final flight. AZ1586 from Cagliari to Rome is scheduled to depart at 22:05 local time, arriving in Rome at 23:10. And on Friday morning a new airline will take its place. Conveniently, also operating as Ali…
Singapore Airlines brings back the A380
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Singapore Airlines is the latest carrier to bring back the A380 super jumbo. Citing strong demand – and customer preference for the type – as the country expands its vaccinated traveler lane (VTL) program, London will be the first market to see regular…
United plans five new routes, MAX service transatlantic in 2022
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By the time Summer 2022 rolls around United Airlines will serve more transatlantic destinations than ever in its history. The carrier announced five new transatlantic markets this week, plus increased service to another five. The company will also fina…
JSX, Elite chase the nearly unlimited demand for flights to Florida
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How best to describe the seemingly limitless demand for air travel between the Northeastern United States and Florida? If the launch of Avelo’s new hub in New Haven does not provide sufficient evidence, consider another pair of new routes announced thi…
Net Zero by 2050: IATA’s major commitment and challenges
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Last week was, generally speaking, a pretty strong showing for emissions concerns in the aviation world. IATA, the industry’s largest global trade group, passed a resolution targeting net zero emissions across their operations by 2050.
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AirAsia boosts biometrics as Malaysia travel resumes
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A 70% off sale like the one announced this week is enough to grab plenty of attention. But the bigger news from AirAsia as it resumes interstate operations is a major push to digital processes for travel, effectively eliminating paper documents for its…
Tata retakes Air India in privatization push
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Nearly 70 years after Air India was nationalized, it will return to (a version of) its prior home. The government announced today that Tata Sons offered the successful bid for the privatization of the airline. The original operation was run by JRD Tata…
The British Airways A380 is back!
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The British Airways A380 is officially coming back. The airline will use its largest aircraft to carry passengers to warm, sunny destinations as part of a significant rebound in long-haul service volume for the winter.
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Air France introduces A220, shows off new cabin
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The first Air France A220 arrived at the airline’s home base in Paris this week, offering an opportunity for the carrier to show off its new short/mid-haul flagship.
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aha! launches with Reno base, eight destinations
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Aha! aims to take flight on 24 October from Reno. It is the third airline to launch operations in the United States this year.
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Norse Atlantic announces initial US routes
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Norse Atlantic Airways aims to replace a trio of Norwegian’s long-haul routes across the Atlantic Ocean next summer. In a filing with the US Department of Transportation the carrier indicated its intention to serve smaller, alternate airports in the Ne…