Singapore Airlines is getting rid of the old business class seats from its aircraft. Instead of selling it to a corporate for further use after refurbishing, the airline is giving it back to customers. Interested people can purchase the seat for $4,400 or SGD 6,000. In fact, through Krisshop Living, the airline is also allowing people to purchase seats for 750,000 miles. It is easy to assume that if someone... Read More
In mid-December, United Airlines and Virgin Australia announced a new codeshare alliance. The duo has applied for codeshare clearances with the US Department of Transportation (DOT), laying the framework for future collaboration. The two airlines intend to launch cooperation that will feature connected routes and frequent flyer perks once they receive government certification. According to the joint request filed by United Airlines and Virgin Australia for codeshare clearances, Virgin Australia... Read More
United and Virgin Australia Group has announced a new partnership adding more benefits for both MileagePlus and Velocity Frequent Flyer members. The passengers will have access to more one-stop connections to cities across the United States, Australia, Mexico, the Caribbean, and South America. The agreement is subject to government approval but is expected to roll out in early 2022. With the new codeshare agreement, Virgin Australia unexpectedly ended its longstanding... Read More
United Airlines is taking a major step towards building an eco-friendly business today. The airline is going to become the first in the world to operate a flight completely with sustainable aviation fuel. Sustainable aviation fuel is an alternate solution for airlines to fuel their jets. It is made up of non-petroleum feedstocks. It is worth noting that United Airlines already has made the commitment of purchasing nearly twice as... Read More
COPA Airlines, Panama’s national flag carrier is going to initiate the flights from ‘The Hub of Americas’ to San Francisco International Airport. COPA Airlines is going to start non-stop flights between San Francisco to Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY) from October 16th, 2021 as informed by the San Francisco Airport in a statement released by them last week. COPA Airlines will be using one of its 13 Boeing 737... Read More
Akasa, a Rakesh Jhunjhunwala backed airline, is reported to having conversations with the aircraft manufacturing giant Airbus. The talks could be for Akasa procuring new aircraft from Airbus. It is worth noting that Akasa has also been in talks with Boeing for manufacturing aircraft. According to a PTI report, the upcoming Indian airline wants to procure the Boeing 737 Max aircraft. The direct competitor of the Boeing 737 series in... Read More
Every major airline and hotel business has some loyalty program going on wherein the customers under the program are given exclusive perks and benefits. It takes a lot to be in these programs, though. You have to continually travel and spend money, plan trips to maintain your status in the high tiers of these loyalty programs. What happens now, though, when the travel and tourism industry is at a standstill.... Read More
One of the most prestigious airlines in the global aviation, Singapore Airlines has decided to extend its membership benefits. Grounding of the aviation industry globally has resulted in a lot of losses for every airline and the global economy. One of the many things which got affected due to halting of airline operations is the benefits which customers were entitled to receive under different loyalty programs. Singapore Airlines is looking... Read More
American Airlines has one of the best Business Class services in all of the world. With it, you get the perfect premium experience of flying. Compared to the Business Class of Emirates and Etihad, it might not look as good, but it is worth it. As the flag carrier of USA, American Airlines have kept the standard of their flights right at the top. From cleanliness to the friendliness of... Read More
American Airlines has been doing its part in helping people during the time of the global pandemic. The airline recently donated 25,000 meals to the local communities in America to help them. Things haven’t been the easiest for the airline given the low demand for flying in the global aviation industry at the moment. But the airline is ready to serve the customers and make their flights very safe. American... Read More
In a clarification to their UK customers, Emirates said that the amount of baggage a passenger carry depends on the service class the flyer opt to fly. The international airline also claimed to have the world’s most generous baggage policies among the airlines operating to and from the UK. According to Emirates, the first class and business class passengers can carry two types of baggage – briefcase and a handbag/garment... Read More
An emergency prohibiting order from the United States’ aviation governmental body Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) bans the airline operators from flying in an overwater area of Iran-controlled airspace due to heightened political tension. The area lies over the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf of Oman. A day before, Iran shot down a surveillance drone in the area. Following this incident, United Airlines has suspended flights between New Jersey’s Newark... Read More
People have been angry since their flights got cancelled and they did not get their money back. Every airline is offering credit shells instead of the money back to the customers. This has led to a lot of dissatisfaction amongst the people. Airlines will have to provide refunds to the customers though, said aviation ministry recently. Every passenger who booked their flights in between the period of March 25 and... Read More
There are some industries where the women representation in the higher level positions is skewed and unfortunately, aviation industry happens to be one of those industries right now. However, things do not necessarily look bleak in this regard. However, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) has started a campaign called 25by2025 in which it seeks to increase the number of women in senior positions (to be defined by the member... Read More
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