Airports & Networks

Transavia starting 07JUN12 is operating Amsterdam – Erbil service, where it’ll offer one weekly service to Northern Iraq. Service operates with Boeing

WizzAir is set to become the second European low-cost carrier entering Georgian market (after airBaltic), as it plans to launch twice weekly Kiev

Aerosvit in June and July 2012 is introducing 5 new seasonal routes from secondary Ukrainian cities of Lwow and Simferopol. Planned seasonal routes

Air France (AF) has taken delivery of its eighth Airbus A380 and has launched a daily A380 service between Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) and Los Angeles (LAX).

Russian aviation authorities have approved eight new destinations for Greek carrier Astra Airlines (A2).

Kazakhstan-based Air Astana (KC) has reported increased traffic and capacity in an updated presentation to ATW.

Singapore Airlines’ (SQ) new medium- to long-haul low-cost carrier Scoot (TZ) launched its inaugural commercial flight from Singapore (SIN)-Sydney (SYD) June 5 with 400 guests aboard.

Oman Air (WY) will launch a new daily service between Muscat (MCT) and the Iranian capital Tehran (THR) Sept. 1.

Caribbean Airlines has further scaled back planned operation to London Gatwick, where it plans to start the service from 14JUN12. As of 05JUN12

Mongolian carrier Eznis Airways has launched scheduled charter service between Mongolia and Kazakhstan, with 2 weekly Ulaan Baatar – Ölgii – Almaty

As of 04JUN12 GDS inventory display and flight information, Turkish Airlines has secured traffic rights between Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia. The airline

Oman Air starting 01SEP12 will introduce service to Iran, where it'll operate daily Muscat - Tehran flight with Embraer E175 aircraft. Operational

Based on latest availability display in the GDS and the airline's website on 05JUN12, Malaysia Airlines is postponing planned Airbus A380 operation on

Dragonair launched 2X-daily Hong Kong-Taichung Airbus A320 service. Spirit Airlines launched Minneapolis St. Paul service to Chicago O’Hare (3X-daily) and Las Vegas (daily). Tiger Airways launched 3X-weekly Singapore-Colombo service.

Sabre Travel Network Middle East (STNME), has added to its success of signing up Saudi last week by adding EgyptAir, the national airline for Egypt, on a multi-year distribution agreement.

Checking in for flights from Abu Dhabi International became just a little bit easier today for guests at the Crowne Plaza hotel on Abu Dhabi's Yas Island

Azerbaijan Airlines on 01JUN12 launched new domestic service, offering twice weekly Baku – Gabala service on board ATR72 turboprop. Gabala is situated

Volotea Airlines has announced the introduction of 3 new routes, within Domestic France and Italy. These routes will be launched progressively in

Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines starting 19JUN12 is launching Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen – Kiev service, operating 3 weekly flights. The airline

American Express Middle East today launched a new partnership with Delta Air Lines, which will enable its Cardmembers to redeem Membership Rewards points for free flights and upgrades across Delta's network of 340 destinations in nearly 60 countries, including an extensive range of cities in the United States and Canada.

Etihad has today unveiled plans to fly to Brazil, breaking into the South American market.

Air Arabia has begun its services from Sharjah to Taif, in Saudi Arabia. It is operating three weekly flights on Saturdays, Mondays, and Thursdays. The first flight left this morning.

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) today released the traffic report for Abu Dhabi International Airport during April 2012, recording a robust 22% growth in passenger traffic over the same period in 2011, seeing over 1.2 million travellers passing through the UAE capital's airport.

Etihad Guest, Etihad Airways' loyalty programme, will expand to become a multi-airline program in June 2012.

Hawaiian Airlines starting 02SEP12 is increasing Honolulu – Las Vegas service, where overall frequencies will raise from 17 to 19 weekly. Additional