Etihad Cargo Reinforces Commitment To China Capacity With 15 Direct Passenger, Freighter Flights Per Week

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Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has reinforced its commitment to the Chinese market with the introduction of 15 direct passenger and freighter flights per week. Throughout the pandemic, the carrier said it remained committed to the market with a wide variety of capacity, including reconfigured cargo-only passenger freighters. From July onwards, it will continue …

Qatar Airways, Airlink Sign Comprehensive Codeshare Agreement To Enhance Connectivity Across Southern Africa

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Qatar Airways and Airlink have signed a comprehensive codeshare agreement to offer travelers more choice, enhanced services and greater connectivity between 45 destinations in 13 countries across southern Africa and the rest of the world. This new codeshare agreement means travelers can enjoy the simplicity of purchasing connecting flights on both airlines using a single reservation with seamless ticketing, check-in, …

Singapore Air Ranked As The Best Airline For Flying Business Class

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Singapore Air said it has been ranked as the best Business Class experience globally by Trading Platforms.com market analysis. The site bases its conclusions on a study that compared offerings by different carriers. In the study, the airliner scored 9.57 out of 10 for its business class service quality. Edith Reads, TradingPlatforms.com Financial Lead said: “Singapore Air has a fifty-year-old …

United Airlines Expands Service from Cape Town with Year-Round, Nonstop Flights to New York/Newark

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United Airlines has commenced its year-round service of three weekly flights between Cape Town International Airport and its New York/Newark hub, marking the route’s expansion from a summer seasonal operation. In addition to connecting Cape Town and South Africa’s Western Cape with the greater New York / New Jersey region, the new schedule provides customers flying from Cape Town with …

Etihad Cargo Recognised at STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Cargo

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Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of the Etihad Aviation Group, said it received two awards at the STAT Times International Awards for Excellence in Cargo gala award ceremony held at Air Cargo India, Mumbai, on 1 June, 2022.   Etihad Cargo was highly acclaimed in the Fastest Growing International Cargo Airline of the Year category, which recognises an …

Etihad Cargo Strengthens US Commercial Team with Appointment of General Manager – Americas

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Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Aviation Group, has appointed Caroline Pappas as General Manager – Americas. Based in Chicago, Pappas will report directly to Etihad Cargo’s Director – Cargo Commercial West, Mark Faulkner. She will be responsible for establishing new and further developing existing relationships with Etihad Cargo’s customers based in North and South America.   …

United Becomes First U.S. Airline to Sign Agreement to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel Overseas

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United, which has invested in more sustainable fuel production than any other airline in the world, became the first US airline to sign an international purchase agreement for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The airline has signed a new purchase agreement with Neste that provides United the right to buy up to 52.5 million gallons over the next three years for …

Heathrow Removes Face Covering Mandate At UK’s Hub Airport As British Airways, Virgin Atlantic Welcome Move

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Heathrow has announced that those travelling through Heathrow will no longer be required to wear a face covering after the airport announced that it is moving away from a mandate from Wednesday 16 March. In recognition that the pandemic is not over, Heathrow strongly encourages those at the airport to continue wearing a face covering – particularly when coming into …

Kano, Port Harcourt Now Boarding – Qatar Airways Debuts Two New Gateways in Nigeria

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Qatar Airways has enhanced its presence in Nigeria with the launch of four weekly flights to Kano (KAN) on 02 March 2022, and three weekly flights to Port Harcourt (PHC) on 03 March 2022, both operating via the Nigerian capital, Abuja. To mark this milestone, the new service was inaugurated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats …

United Airlines Plans To Expand Service From Cape Town With Year-Round, Nonstop Flights To New York/Newark

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United Airlines has announced its plans to expand service from South Africa by offering three nonstop flights per week, year-round, between Cape Town International Airport and its New York/Newark hub, subject to government approval. According to United, the new schedule starts on 7 June 2022 from Cape Town to New York/Newark and 5 June 2022 from New York/Newark to Cape …