GO SAMUI! UK Travellers One Step Closer to the Jewels of Southeast Asia with British Airways and Bangkok Airways

AVIATION NEWS > BRITISH AIRWAYS / BANGKOK AIRWAYS

• Expanded codeshare partnership between British Airways and Bangkok Airways will allow seamless travel from the UK to destinations in Thailand and Cambodia
• British Airways customers can book a single ticket from London via Bangkok to five holiday hotspots, including Koh Samui, Phuket and Chaing Mai
• Executive Club Members will collect both Avios and Tier Points when travelling on British Airways codeshare journeys operated by Bangkok Airways

LONDON, England (August 7, 2024) -- British Airways customers now have a wider choice of Southeast Asian holiday destinations, thanks to an increase in flights from London to Bangkok, and an expanded codeshare partnership with Bangkok Airways.

Cebu Pacific to Launch Direct Flights Between Manila and Chiang Mai

AVIATION NEWS > CEBU PACIFIC



MANILA (August 10, 2023) -- Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, continues to expand its international network as it introduces direct flights from Manila to Chiang Mai with its signature Piso Sale, allowing Filipino travelers to explore the mountainous region of northern Thailand.

Philippine Airlines and Singapore Airlines to Embark on New Codeshare Partnership

AVIATION NEWS > PHILIPPINE AIRLINES & SINGAPORE AIRLINES



MANILA, Philippines & SINGAPORE (November 15, 2023) -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have signed a new codeshare partnership agreement, which will allow the airlines to enhance flight options for their customers travelling between the Philippines and Singapore, as well as to other domestic and international destinations via their respective hubs.

G to Fly: Enjoy Flexible Booking Now with PAL and GCash

AVIATION NEWS > PHILIPPINE AIRLINES



MANILA, Philippines (November 09, 2023) -- Philippine Airlines (PAL) and GCash have partnered to offer travelers more accessible and flexible payment options. The integration of PAL into GCash features, such as GGives and GLife, provides a new way of booking flights, in keeping with consumer demands in this digital age.

Firefly Commences Inaugural Flight from Penang to Bangkok

AVIATION NEWS > FIREFLY



PENANG (November 04, 2023) -- Firefly, a subsidiary of Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), proudly marked the commencement of its maiden flight from its jet operations’ hub, Penang International Airport (PEN), to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) in Bangkok via flight FY3632 that departed at 4:00pm.

Qatar Airways Resumes Services to Phnom Penh, Cambodia

AVIATION NEWS > QATAR AIRWAYS

The award-winning airline continues to enhance its global network with the resumption of daily Phnom Penh services via Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam



PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (October 30, 2023) -- Qatar Airways is pleased to announce that it has resumed daily services to Cambodia's capital city, Phnom Penh on 29 October 2023. The daily flights connects passengers to this beautiful destination, via Vietnam's largest urban centre, Ho Chi Minh City.

Air Canada's Inaugural Flight from Vancouver Arrives in Dubai

AVIATION NEWS > AIR CANADA

• Four times weekly seasonal flights complement Air Canada's daily year-round service between Toronto and Dubai
• Links two global hubs, offering customers connections from across BC, Alberta, the Western US through the Middle East, Indian subcontinent and East Africa

MONTREAL, Canada (October 29, 2023) -- Air Canada's inaugural flight departed from Vancouver on Oct. 28 and has arrived in Dubai, linking Western Canada with the Middle East.

Vietjet's Impressive Fleet Expansion Continues with the Arrival of the 101st Aircraft in Vietnam

AVIATION NEWS > VIETJET



HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam (October 27, 2023) -- Vietjet reached a new milestone today as the airline took delivery of the 101st aircraft at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. The arrival of the new 240-seat A321neo ACF aircraft represents Vietjet's commitment to constant fleet expansion, with a total of 384 aircraft on order from leading manufacturers worldwide. In 2023 alone, Vietjet has continuously introduced new aircraft, furthering their mission to conquer the skies and fulfill the flight dreams of millions of passengers worldwide.

Etihad Goes on Safari Next Summer with Direct Flights to Nairobi

AVIATION NEWS > ETIHAD AIRWAYS

• Daily flights from Abu Dhabi to the dynamic capital of Kenya starting 01 May, 2024
• The route gives travellers the opportunity to explore the vibrant city and is a gateway to a Kenyan safari

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (October 26, 2023) -- Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on 01 May, 2024. The new route connects Kenya’s capital with Etihad’s growing global network, and will help foster important cultural and economic ties between the UAE and the East African powerhouse.

Nadia Omer Takes the Helm at airasia MOVE as Chief Executive Officer

AVIATION NEWS > AIRASIA



KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (October 26, 2023) -- airasia MOVE (formerly airasia Superapp) announces Nadia Omer as its new Chief Executive Officer effective 26 October 2023, taking the helm from Mohamad Hafidz Mohd Fadzil who served as airasia MOVE’s acting CEO since April this year.

Gulf Air Expands into China to Bolster Its Asia-Pacific Network

AVIATION NEWS > GULF AIR



BEIJING (October 25, 2023) -- Gulf Air, the Kingdom of Bahrain's national carrier, will be extending its operations into China in January 2024. In line with its calibrated growth strategy to strengthen its global network and connecting Bahrain with key global destinations under the national Economic Recovery Plan of Bahrain, this strategic move also represents a significant step forward for Gulf Air to bolster its Asia-Pacific presence and support connectivity under the One Belt One Road initiative of China. The expansion plans into China were revealed at the Bahrain-China Investment Forum hosted by the Economic Development Board of Bahrain. The Forum was part of a special delegation to the country led by H.E. Abdulla bin Adel Fakhro, Minister of Industry and Commerce.

Etihad Enhances Scandinavian Connectivity in Strategic Codeshare Deal with SAS

AVIATION NEWS > ETIHAD AIRWAYS & SCANDINAVIAN AIRLINES

• Agreement offers customers of both airlines more destinations and greater choice
• The agreement comes shortly after Etihad began flights to Copenhagen, Denmark

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates/STOCKHOLM, Sweden (October 23, 2023) -- Etihad Airways and Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) have signed a strategic codeshare agreement, so customers of both airlines will enjoy enhanced connectivity to destinations across each other’s networks.

Etihad Airways Sweeps World Travel Awards & Golden Loyalty Awards

AVIATION NEWS > ETIHAD AIRWAYS

• Etihad wins World Travel Awards - Middle East's Leading Cabin Crew for the fifth year in a row
• Also sweeps awards for Middle East’s Best Business Class, Inflight Entertainment, Customer Experience and First Class Lounge and Spa
• Golden Loyalty Awards winner for Best use of Technology

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (October 18, 2023) -- Etihad Airways took home a sweep of awards in the World Travel Awards Middle East which took place during a glamorous gala dinner at Atlantis the Royal in Dubai on Sunday night, and the Global Loyalty Awards which took place in Rio de Janeiro. The UAE’s national airline took home a total of six awards recognising its leading position in the travel and aviation industry.

Etihad Welcomes Latest Addition to Fleet as New Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner Touches Down

AVIATION NEWS > ETIHAD AIRWAYS

• New aircraft is one of four Boeing 787 Dreamliners set to be delivered this year

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (October 13, 2023) -- Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed the latest addition to its expanding fleet as a new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner landed at Abu Dhabi International Airport on Friday 13 October.

Greater Bay Airlines Adds Manila as the Seventh Destination in November 2023

AVIATION NEWS > GREATER BAY AIRLINES



HONG KONG (October 13, 2023) -- Greater Bay Airlines (GBA) today announced the launch of scheduled service to Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, starting 8 November 2023, making it a total of seven destinations in the airline’s network. This new service will operate five times a week between Hong Kong and Manila (Ninoy Aquino International Airport).

Etihad Guest and Visa Renew Their Exclusive Cobrand Partnership for 7 Years

AVIATION NEWS > ETIHAD AIRWAYS

• Visa will continue to be the exclusive partner for all Etihad Guest branded cards in the UAE, providing unmatched benefits to the cardholders, and innovation in payment experience

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (October 10, 2023) -- Visa, the world’s leader in digital payments, and Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme of Etihad Airways, have renewed their exclusive cobrand deal in the UAE for another 7 years. This partnership enables Etihad Guest to further grow its cobrand card portfolio with key financial partners in the UAE and drive innovation in the country’s payment ecosystem.

Cebu Pacific Increases International Capacity by 63%

AVIATION NEWS > CEBU PACIFIC



MANILA (October 10, 2023) -- Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, continues to ramp up its global reach as it increases its international capacity by 63% of its pre-pandemic level, as part of its commitment to provide safe, affordable, and accessible air travel to every Juan.

Qatar Airways Expands its Presence in Saudi Arabia with the Opening of Two New Gateways: AlUla, Tabuk and the Reopening of Yanbu

AVIATION NEWS > QATAR AIRWAYS

The national carrier now operates over 125 weekly flights to nine cities in Saudi Arabia, solidifying its presence in the region



DOHA, Qatar (October 04, 2023) -- Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline, is proud to announce its expansion in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, with the launch of services of two new gateways: AlUla, Tabuk and the reopening of Yanbu. These additions to the airline's rapidly growing network mark a significant milestone in Qatar Airways' commitment to connecting travellers across the globe.

Vietjet Announces Five New Travel Routes, Speeding up International Expansion

AVIATION NEWS > VIETJET



HANOI (October 03, 2023) -- Vietjet, Vietnam's largest private airline, has just announced the launch of five new international services from Vietnam to Australia, South Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan, further expanding its global network. This comes as exciting news for travellers throughout the Asia Pacific region, including Singapore, as they are set to fly at more affordable fares.

THAI Unveils New Cabin Crew Uniform, a Combination of Thai Identity and Sustainability

AVIATION NEWS > THAI AIRWAYS



BANGKOK (September 25, 2023) -- Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) hosted the “FROM PURPLE TO PURPOSE” Press Conference to launch the new uniform for female cabin crew, a combination of the national identity and sustainable development, which will be implemented on 1 January 2024. Mr. Piyasvasti Amranand, THAI Chairman of the Plan Administrators, Mr. Chansin Treenuchagron, THAI Plan Administrator, Mr. Chai Eamsiri, THAI Chief Executive Officer, and THAI senior management attended this conference.