Dubai’s Airport Show has developed into one of the largest events of its kind for the airport industry and, as Mohamed Ali Ahli reports, it is big business as the MENA region continues to spend on infrastructure projects.
JetBlue is making a series of changes to its network, including the launch of five new services and the addition of a destination in South America. But the low-cost airline is also cutting routes in some markets and ending operations from three airports.
Air Seychelles has signed a new codeshare agreement with Air India, enabling Air India to place its AI code on Air Seychelles’ 5X-weekly flights from Mumbai to the Seychelles, as well as its Johannesburg service.
United Airlines is preparing to launch its second daily nonstop service from San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN) after seeing positive demands from its debut in June 2016.
A heavyweight line-up of speakers will take to the stage at MRO Europe, the international trade fair for maintenance, repair and overhaul in the aerospace sector.
Chicago-based United Airlines will adjust its flight banks at Denver International Airport (DEN) early next year, creating a larger first bank that targets business travelers.
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will outsource its dedicated business lounge at London Heathrow Airport to an external supplier and open it up to passengers from other airlines, under a model that will be extended to other outstations.
The flag carriers of New Zealand and Singapore have been given the green light to extend their alliance as capacity on routes between the two countries continues to grow.
Government officials and aviation industry executives have proposed a series of measures to end massive flight delays that plagued air traffic in Germany this summer.
Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand have been granted regulatory approval to continue their joint venture partnership for another five years, and the pair are preparing to introduce more combined services.
Modernization of New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) will be centered around two new terminals that will be designed to increase the airport’s annual passenger capacity by 25%, part of a $13 billion plan unveiled by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Oct. 4.
Abu Dhabi International Airport has implemented smart Passenger Flow and Queue Management technologies, to boost efficiency in day-to-day operations across check-in, security, immigration and baggage-claim in Terminals 1 and 3. The new technology will dynamically manage airport resources and ultimately increase capacity and passenger satisfaction.
