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Jeju Air crash now South Korea’s deadliest air disaster

Jeju Air crash now South Korea's deadliest air disaster

Rescuers take part in salvage operations at Muan International Airport (Photo: Reuters) (UPDATE at 8:38pm, BKK time) South Korean authorities have confirmed that all 175 passengers and four crew members aboard Jeju Air 7C2216 perished aboard the ill-fated flight. A formal statement was issued to the public at around 7:30pm, BKK time. Of those on board, […]

Air capacity to Spain up +9.4% this Christmas, driven by European markets

Air capacity to Spain up +9.4% this Christmas, driven by European markets

Winter wonderland in Barcelona at Christmas. Portrait of smiling trendy mother and daughter tourists with little Christmas tree and present box at Guell Park in Barcelona, Spain   According to Mabrian’s data intelligence on Christmas demand, Spain is strengthening its position as a global tourist destination with significant growth in demand from European and long-haul […]

Air New Zealand presents its 23rd inflight safety video

Air New Zealand presents its 23rd inflight safety video

Air New Zealand began screening its 23rd inflight safety video aboard flights on Thursday, 14th November. Titled Every Point Counts the video features basketball star and Kiwi icon Steven Adams, as well as a host of iconic celebrities like comedian Tom Sainsbury who does double duty as both coach and referee, sports broadcaster Andrew Mulligan […]

IATA reports air cargo grew by 9.4 percent in September

IATA reports air cargo grew by 9.4 percent in September

The International Air Transport Association (IATA)’s global air cargo markets report for September 2024 showed continuing strong annual growth in demand. IATA director-general Willie Walsh remarked: “September performance brought continued good news for air cargo markets. With 9.4 percent year-on-year growth, cargo volumes continued to mark all-time highs for demand.” Walsh added that yields are […]

Air Astana expands its services into the Middle East

Air Astana expands its services into the Middle East

The airline launches new services to Dubai and Abu Dhabi next month TDM Editor Next month, Air Astana launches new services from Atyrau and Astana to Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Atyrau to Dubai route kicks off on 26 October 2024, while the Astana to Abu Dhabi takes flight on 30 October 2024.  A […]

Vistara to embark on a journey of limitless possibilities with Air India

Vistara to embark on a journey of limitless possibilities with Air India

Vistara is all set to embark on an exciting new chapter in its journey as it merges into Air India, creating a world class airline with limitless possibilities. Starting 03 September 2024, customers will, progressively, no longer be able to make bookings with Vistara for travel on or after 12 November 2024. All Vistara aircraft […]

Air Arabia launches new route connecting Sharjah and Vienna from 20th Dec 2024

Air Arabia launches new route connecting Sharjah and Vienna from 20th Dec 2024

Air Arabia has announced the launch of its newest route connecting Sharjah and Vienna, the capital of Austria. Commencing operations on December 20th, 2024, the new service will operate with a frequency of 4 non-stop weekly flights, providing travellers with a direct and efficient connection between the two vibrant cities. Schedule from and to Vienna, […]

Sunny 20th Anniversary of TAP Air Portugal connecting Prague to Lisbon  

Sunny 20th Anniversary of TAP Air Portugal connecting Prague to Lisbon  

Nearly 1.4 million passengers and over 13,100 flights; these are the numbers which best describe the twentieth anniversary of TAP Air Portugal’s route between Prague and Lisbon. During the celebrations at Václav Havel Airport Prague, a unique Airbus A321neo in a special retro livery arrived in Prague. The airport firefighters welcomed it with a traditional […]

Air India augments customer care with 5 new centres globally 

Air India augments customer care with 5 new centres globally 

Air India, India’s global airline, has deployed five new contact centres, offering round-the-clock assistance to its customers worldwide. It has partnered with Concentrix, a California-headquartered customer engagement firm, to manage premium services from centres in Mumbai, Cairo, and Kuala Lumpur. The airline has also signed up iEnergizer, to operate contact centres in Noida and Bengaluru, […]

Air New Zealand adds quarantine free flights to NSW from 5 November

Air New Zealand adds quarantine free flights to NSW from 5 November

The submit Air New Zealand adds quarantine free flights to NSW from 5 November appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily. Following the New South Wales Government announcement at the moment, Air New Zealand has added quarantine free flights from Auckland – Sydney for Australian residents or everlasting residents. Commencing from 5 November, […]