Category Airline, Organisations & Operators

The New Terminal One at New York John F. Kennedy International Airport will serve as the future home of Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, when the new terminal opens in 2026, marking a bold new chapter for the airline at the United States’ largest international gateway.

Boeing and Ethiopian Airlines announced today the purchase of six 787 Dreamliner jets as the airline fully exercises commitments from its 2023 landmark order. Ethiopian Airlines will use the 787-9 jets to expand its intercontinental network from Addis Ababa and increase cargo capacity as demand for long-haul travel continues to rise.

Emirates has continued its commitment to making travel more accessible for all, by successfully arranging bespoke Emirates Travel Rehearsals across more than 40 cities globally over the past year. With more than 250 families positively impacted, Emirates Travel Rehearsals are designed to support children and young adults with autism, allowing them to practice the journey through the airport to prepare for real flights – easing travel anxiety and empowering them to fly with more confidence.

Wizz Air, London’s local airline, is giving British travellers the chance to swap predictable holidays for something far less expected, with the return of its Let’s Get Lost campaign.
A select group of 30 winners will board a flight departing from London Luton Airport on Saturday 9 May to a destination that will remain a secret until arrival. The experience is designed to showcase the breadth of Wizz Air’s network with a focus on culturally rich cities and emerging destinations that are often overlooked in favour of more traditional hotspots.

Korean Air has officially completed a comprehensive 42-month infrastructure overhaul of its lounges at Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 with the unveiling of its renovated flagship First and Prestige Class West Lounges, opening April 17 and 16, respectively.

Following a KRW 110 billion investment, the airline has successfully modernized its entire lounge network at Incheon. The expansion more than doubles the airline’s total lounge capacity at the terminal, preparing for increased passenger volumes ahead of its planned integration with Asiana Airlines.

Tour operator easyJet holidays has once again been recognised for delivering outstanding customer experience, earning the prestigious Good Housekeeping Institute Reader recommended endorsement for the second year running.

The accolade is based on direct feedback from Good Housekeeping readers, who rated their experience across every stage of the journey when booking and travelling on an easyJet holidays package.

British Airways’ fully-funded pilot training scheme has opened for applications for the fourth year running, with an £18m commitment by the airline for up to 160 aspiring pilots.

Tens of thousands of applicants are expected to apply for a place on the highly-competitive Speedbird Pilot Academy, which sees British Airways covering the £100,000 training cost for those who land a spot on the programme. 

Etihad Airways announced a significant expansion of its Africa network, adding new routes to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eritrea, Ghana, Nigeria and Zimbabwe from Abu Dhabi, as part of its continued global growth strategy.

The new services reflect investment in high-growth markets, supporting increasing connectivity across trade, cargo and mobility.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is making it more accessible for guests to travel with their cats and dogs, introducing a special promotional offer for its existing Pets Onboard service while continuing to deliver the care, comfort and safety that define the Etihad travel experience.

Already the only airline in the UAE to offer guests the option to travel with pets in the cabin, Etihad continues to evolve the service in response to growing demand from travellers who wish to bring important members of the family when they fly.

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has elevated its premium travel experience across all flights connecting Abu Dhabi to Mumbai and New Delhi, both operating four times daily.

The airline will introduce its game-changing Airbus A321LR twice daily to both Mumbai and New Delhi, which will complement two daily wide-body services connecting Abu Dhabi to each city.