Airports & Networks

Airport International Group announced that Queen Alia International Airport (QAIA) has become the first in the Middle East to achieve Level 4+ ‘Transition’ of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme.

London City Airport wants more flexible operating hours for flights, particularly on Saturdays, as a way to increase capacity at the airport.

The South Korean flag carrier is aiming to restore international passenger capacity to 50% of pre-COVID levels by September.

The proposal is part of a plan to grow capacity through more flexibility rather than building new infrastructure.

The LCC also starts a new route from Hanoi to South Korea.

The carrier is exploring acquiring a third long-haul widebody to add capacity.

Turkish Airlines is resuming flights to Saudi Arabia from June 20 after Covid-19 restrictions have been lifted.

Sharjah Airport has undertaken procedures and established quality services to ensure safety and convenience of passengers travelling to Saudi Arabia for the upcoming Hajj season.

Jazeera Airways has added two new routes to its network to serve the touristic cities of Abha and Hail in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport in Turkey has received the ACI Europe’s Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Level 1 certificate.

South Pacific carrier Aircalin is considering adding a third widebody aircraft, likely an Airbus A330neo, as it looks to strengthen its one-stop connection to Paris.

CEO Michael Rousseau apologizes to carrier’s customers for strained operations.

Noida International Airport is planned to open by the end of 2024 and will have capacity for around 12 million passengers per year.

Routes selects 50 new air services set to start around the world in July, looking at the planned frequency, start date and aircraft to be used.

SKY Express and Emirates have partnered with the goal of boosting inbound tourism from New York and Dubai to Athens.

Turkish Airlines will place its code on IndiGo’s Delhi-Istanbul route.

CEO Michael Rousseau apologizes to carrier’s customers for strained operations.

Spirit Airlines will also serve Boise for the first time this summer.

Hamad International Airport (HIA) has officially launched an innovative ‘Digital Twin’ initiative as part of its smart airport programme.

Abu Dhabi Airports reveal cutting edge tarmac lighting & guidance system at AUH.

Etihad Airways celebrated the arrival of its new Airbus A350-1000 into New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on 30 June.

Qatar Airways will increase its services to Berlin from daily to 10 weekly flights starting August 12, increasing to 11 weekly flights on September 6.

Turkish Airlines and IndiGo have resumed their codeshare agreement.

SkyWest is seeking Part 135 commuter airline authorization for a new charter subsidiary that would pick up scheduled service on recently vacated routes to small U.S. cities using CRJ200s modified to 30 seats.

The Irish government has agreed to place military personnel on standby to mitigate anticipated security delays at the country’s largest airport. An