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Lifestyle Travel

How do airlines calculate flight prices?

Arnold Pinto 22/02/2025 0

What tips the scales? The cost of a flight is influenced by a wide variety of factors, ranging from route popularity to the type of aircraft you fly on. Understanding how airlines determine ticket prices can be key to securing a bargain and maximising the value of your travel. So, what exactly

Aviation Business

Lufthansa Group acquires 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways

Arnold Pinto 13/02/2025 0

A significant expansion for both parties Lufthansa Group has officially finalised its acquisition of a 41 per cent stake in ITA Airways, marking the Italian airline’s integration into Europe’s leading aviation group. After receiving regulatory approval from the European Commission and competition authorities outside the EU, the deal involved a capital increase of 325

Lifestyle Travel

8 ways to book the cheapest airline tickets

News Desk 05/01/2025 0

To any global destination Many travellers desire to master the skill of booking a cheap flight. Finding low-cost tickets often feels like a game of chance, but with the right tools and strategies, you can secure deals that significantly reduce travel expenses. Whether planning a spontaneous weekend getaway or a bucket-list international adventure, the following […]

Aviation Travel

Cathay Group surpasses 100,000-passenger milestone

Arnold Pinto 03/01/2025 0

On December 15, 2024 The Cathay Group has achieved a significant milestone by carrying over 100,000 passengers on a single day for the first time since the start of its rebuilding efforts. On December 15, 2024, Cathay Pacific and HK Express, the Group’s two passenger airlines, welcomed 100,856 passengers, surpassing the 100,000-passenger mark on a […]

Aviation Travel

Global passenger demand reaches September all-time high

Arnold Pinto 02/11/2024 0

International travel plays a pivotal role Global passenger demand in September 2024 reached unprecedented levels, marking the highest September figures on record. According to the latest data released by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), total demand, as measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPK), surged by 7.1% compared to September 2023. Capacity,

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Two National Airlines Choose a Seamless Multi-orbit IFC Future with SES Open Orbits™

PR News Desk 30/10/2024 0

SES Open Orbits™, SES’s global inflight connectivity network, has been selected by Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines to equip aircraft across their fleets with cutting-edge in-flight connectivity (IFC) solutions, supporting both linefit and retrofit installations. These new IFC services are delivered by SES along with one of its key SES Open Orbits™ connectivity service

Travel

Delta Airlines’ global flights to feature fast, free Wi-Fi

Arnold Pinto 20/08/2024 0

Rollout will proceed in phases Delta Airlines is introducing fast, free Wi-Fi on its select long-haul international flights by the close of 2024. The complementary, streaming-quality internet rollout began this summer in partnership with T-Mobile. Select Viasat-equipped aircraft on international routes now offer Delta Airlines passengers internet access at no charge. By

Travel

Akasa Air begins daily flights from Mumbai to Abu Dhabi

Dan Ngiam 25/07/2024 0

Boosting connectivity between the 2 cities The first passenger flight operated by Akasa Air between Mumbi and Abu Dhabi landed at Zayed International Airport (AUH) in the UAE capital on July 11, 2024, marking a significant milestone in air travel connectivity between the UAE and India. Akasa Air’s daily service between the two cities is […]

Aviation Sustainability

IATA and ASF partner to reduce cabin waste on global flights

Arnold Pinto 09/07/2024 0

Mission aims to drive circularity solutions The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has partnered with the Aviation Sustainability Forum (ASF) to introduce a standardised Cabin Waste Composition Audit (CWCA) programme aimed at enhancing circularity within the aviation sector. The initiative marks a significant step towards managing and reducing cabin waste

Aviation Sustainability

IATA Report To Help Airlines Deal With Single-Use Plastic Products

Arnold Pinto 18/04/2024 0

New Study Offers Mitigation Strategies The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has unveiled the ‘Reassessing Single-Use Plastics Products in the Airline Sector’ report, which aims to aid airlines, regulators, and the airline supply chain in mitigating the environmental impacts of single-use plastic products (SUPP). Released at a crucial juncture, the

Aviation Travel

Global Air Passenger Demand Up By 21.5% In February 2024

Arnold Pinto 09/04/2024 0

All Regions Reported Double-Digit Growth The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported a substantial increase in global passenger demand for February 2024 compared to last year. According to the latest data released by the IATA, global passenger demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), soared by an impressive 21.5% in February 2024

Aviation Travel

Munich Airport Unveils Summer Flight Schedule

Arnold Pinto 29/03/2024 0

Over 3,300 Weekly Departures Confirmed Munich Airport will launch its enhanced summer flight schedule on Sunday, March 31, 2024, and will extend it until Saturday, October 26. This will offer travellers an extensive array of global destinations. With an increase of approximately 12% from the previous summer, airlines operating out of Munich Airport have announced […]