Category Airline

Air Tahiti Nui, the flagship carrier of French Polynesia, has launched the Tiare Specialist Program, a new professional development and loyalty initiative designed exclusively for travel advisors selling Tahiti.

In the spirit of collaboration and care for the community, Emirates Airport Services, Emirates Engineering, dnata4good and several local non-profit organisations have come together to deliver 430 baby strollers to children in need.

In a spirited community effort, the Emirates Airport Services team transported the spare airport strollers to the Emirates Engineering Facility and team who upcycled them. Then dnata’s employee-driven initiative – dnata4good, stepped in to identify several local entities to deliver them to, including Hope Amel UAE, Senses and Al Noor. Each organisation expressed their gratitude and shared a different plan for using the strollers, from donating to single mothers in need, to using for emergency transportation for students, to usage on school trips and outings.

In 2025, Gdańsk Airport handled over 7.39 million passengers, reaching the highest traffic level in its history. For the tourism industry, this is not just a record – it is a clear example of how a regional airport can transform an entire destination.

The Board of Directors of Air Canada today announced that Michael Rousseau has informed the Board that he will retire by the end of the third quarter of 2026, after nearly two decades of strong and dedicated leadership that has reinforced Air Canada’s place as a leader in the airline industry domestically and globally. Mr. Rousseau will continue to lead the company and to serve on its Board until that time.

Qatar Airways has published its latest revised schedule, reflecting the gradual increase in flights to and from Doha. The latest update, valid until 15 April 2026, provides additional frequencies to more than 90 destinations across Qatar Airways’ global network.
All flights to and from Doha continue to operate through dedicated flight corridors. These routes are established in close coordination with the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority.

Virgin Atlantic is delighted to unveil its refreshed Clubhouse at London Heathrow following the first phase of a redesign and refurbishment. Enhancing the experience on the ground for Upper Class customers the new space offers a new cinema area, work pods, a new Royal Box VIP area and a refreshed Gallery space bringing together elevated comfort, modern style and a sense of calm before you fly. 

For guests seeking a moment of wellbeing before take-off, two luxurious new pop-up wellness experiences have arrived in the Clubhouse. Three self-guided Somadomes offer immersive meditation designed to calm and reset, while a new partnership with Secret Spa introduces a curated menu of dreamy treatments. Together, they create the perfect opportunity to relax, refresh and feel ready to fly.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is increasing flights from London Gatwick to Singapore from 31 March 2026, with the introduction of flight SQ313.

The current daily service from London Gatwick to Singapore will increase to a double -daily service from 3 July until 29 August 2026, offering even more choice and connectivity to customers. This includes seamless connections to popular holiday destinations such as Bali, Thailand, and seven gateways in Australia.

Spring is in full swing at Wizz Air, and the airline is celebrating with one of its biggest sales of the year. For just 48 hours, travellers can grab up to 20% off selected routes across Wizz Air’s entire network*, unlocking more than 1 million discounted seats between 17–18 March.

Riyadh Air, Saudi Arabia’s new national carrier, has announced Cairo as a key addition to its growing network, with daily services to begin soon from Riyadh aboard its new state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. This vital route strengthens the airline’s mission to connect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with major global hubs and deliver a world-class travel experience, directly supporting Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Qatar Airways flight operations remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. Qatar Airways will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of Qatari airspace. A further update will be provided on 03 March by 09:00 Doha time (06:00 UTC).

Passengers are advised to monitor the latest flight information via qatarairways.com or the Qatar Airways mobile app.