QANTAS isi schimba brand-ul si livery, in plus prezinta cabinele la Boeing 787-9 (https://worldairlinenews.com/2016/10/27/qantas-refreshes-its-brand-and-livery-unveils-the-upcoming-boeing-787-9-cabins/)
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Istoria logo-urilor
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Hm, flota uniforma conteaza foarte mult, se pare.
Oficial: Emirates are doar Boeing 777 si Airbus A380 in flota
Printr-un comunicat, Emirates ne informeaza ca a receptionat al 125-lea Boeing 777-300ER si a retras din serviciul comercial ultimele Airbus-uri A330 si A340.
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Printre aeronavele retrase se numara doua A330-200 si un A340-300. Actuala flota Emirates – cel mai mare operator de 777 si A380 din lume – numara 247 de avioane, 232 de pasageri si 15 cargo. In urmatorii ani, flota Emirates se va mari cu 234 aeronave ce valoreaza peste 112 miliarde de dolari. Foto main: Alexandru Patrascu.
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Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/oficial-emirates-are-doar-boeing-777-si-airbus-a380-in-flota/)
Calin Rovinescu, CEO-ul Air Canada, desemnat cel mai bun CEO din 2016
"Românul Călin Rovinescu a devenit CEO Air Canada în 2009, fiind unul dintre cei mai respectați oameni din aviație.
Când Călin Rovinescu a fost selectat, Consiliul Consultativ a programului de atribuire a citat recordul său în transformarea operatorului Air Canada într-o organizație profitabilă, competitivă la nivel mondial și foarte apreciată. Deciziile luate de Rovinescu au adus succesul în creșterea veniturilor transportatorului aerian timp de șase ani consecutivi.
De asemenea, același consiliu a mai citat printre altele și o creștere puternică a operatorului canadian, în special o creștere de 50 de procente în capacitatea de transport pe rutele internaționale din anul 2009 și revenirea de la un deficit de 4 miliarde de dolari a planului de pensii al companiei într-un excedent de 1,3 miliarde dolari începând cu o prima lună a acestui an.
,,Acest premiu pe care am avut norocul de a-l primi nu este premiul meu. Este un premiu pentru cei 30.000 de oameni de la Air Canada, care au făcut ca acest lucru să se întâmple prin a fi antreprenoriali și de a găsi modalități creative de a crește veniturile noastre, pentru a concura în mod eficient, acolo unde nu am putut concura înainte, și pentru a servi clienții noștri mai bine decât oricând," a afirmat Călin Rovinescu, Președinte și CEO al Air Canada"
http://www.dcnews.ro/calin-rovinescu-ceo-ul-air-canada-desemnat-cel-mai-bun-ceo-din-2016_522237.html (http://www.dcnews.ro/calin-rovinescu-ceo-ul-air-canada-desemnat-cel-mai-bun-ceo-din-2016_522237.html)
Qatar Airways fined by US for flying in 'prohibited' airspaceQuoteQatar's national carrier has been fined US$185,000 by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for flying over "unsafe" areas of the world. The move followed an investigation that found some Qatar Airways flights flew in foreign airspace subject to an FAA flight ban in late 2014 and early 2015. The organization has the power to fine Qatar Airways because the flights in question operated as codeshares with American Airlines (AA). This means passengers on these flights may have bought tickets from AA, and that the flight had a dual QR/AA flight number.
"The FAA forbids US flight operations over certain regional conflict zones around the world," said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx in a statement on Thursday. "The Department takes aviation safety and security matters very seriously, and will continue to take enforcement action when these important safety and security restrictions are not followed."
Prohibited airspace
The US Department of Transportation documents did not reveal which prohibited airspace the airline flew over. Its website contains an extensive list of areas around the world that are off-limits to US carriers – or foreign airlines codesharing with US airlines. However, Travel Weekly reports that the fine resulted from 16 Qatar Airways flights. Eight of them involved flying over Yemen, seven over restricted parts of Iraq, and one in Ukrainian airspace. The FAA first restricted flights over some areas of Ukraine in April 2014. It extended the banned area in a further ruling in Dec. 2014, and again in October 2015. These restrictions followed the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine in July 2014.
Qatar Airways' response
In a consent order detailing the airline's violations and its fine, the US Department of Transportation asked Qatar Airways to "cease and desist" from future violations. Qatar Airways declined to comment on the fine to Doha News. But its response was published in the same US document. The national carrier said it took a "very active role" in monitoring aviation security concerns in areas where it operated. It said that after the US Department of Transport launched its inquiry into the violations, the airline conducted a "thorough investigation." It then "took the necessary remedial action" to ensure all FAA regulations were met during the flight planning process. Qatar Airways added that it "regularly and routinely" published airspace restriction briefs. These increase the awareness of its flight crews, who are also advised about aviation security concerns.
Tracking system
The airline further noted that it has now implemented an Advanced Flight Watch System that allows it to track planes wherever they are in the world. The system also allows it to communicate with its aircraft about safety and security conditions en route. The violations of the FAA's prohibited areas occurred before the new system became fully-live in mid-2015, the airline added. Meanwhile, in September of this year, Qatar Airways said it was testing an even more advanced tracking system that would go live in 2018.
Sursa (http://dohanews.co/qatar-airways-fined-by-us-for-flying-in-prohibited-airspace/)
Din 31 august 2017, in jurul lumii cu 777-200LR BBJ Crystal AirCruises
Biletele pentru calatoriile all-inclusive cu o durata de 15 sau 29 de zile pornesc de la 159.000 de dolari / persoana. Aeronava: Boeing 777-200LR BBJ. Edie Rodriguez, CEO-ul si Presedintele Crystal Cruise, a confirmat ca zborurile in jurul lumii operate de divizia Crystal AirCruises vor incepe pe 31 august 2017. Biletele au fost puse in vanzare pe 1 noiembrie si pleaca de la 159.000 de dolari / persoana. Oferind 88 de locuri, Boeing-ul 777-200LR (Longer Range) BBJ inmatriculat P4-XTL si operat de Comlux Aruba va zbura in jurul lumii cu escale in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Tokyo, Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Manila, Bangkok si Paris. Crystal AirCruises va avea in flota si un 787-8 Dreamliner BBJ cu doar 52 de locuri.
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Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/din-31-august-2017-in-jurul-lumii-cu-777-200lr-bbj-crystal-aircruises/)
Singapore Airlines to add Stockholm to route network operated with Airbus A350-900QuoteStockholm will become the second Scandinavian city in Singapore Airlines' (SIA) route network in May, when the Airline introduces flights to Sweden's capital, via Moscow.
Subject to regulatory approvals, flights to Stockholm will be launched on 30 May 2017 and will be operated with Airbus A350-900 aircraft – the latest addition to the SIA fleet. The new flights will complement SIA's existing flights to Copenhagen in Denmark, boosting connectivity between Southeast Asia and Northern Europe.
SIA currently operates four weekly flights to the Russian capital Moscow from Singapore. From 30 May, frequency will increase to five per week and the flights will continue on to Stockholm's Arlanda Airport.
Customers will be able to enjoy SIA's latest-generation cabin products on the new A350-900 aircraft. This includes all-new Business, Premium Economy and Economy class seats, as well as the award-winning KrisWorld in-flight entertainment system. The aircraft are fitted with 253 seats, including 42 in Business Class, 24 in Premium Economy Class and 187 in Economy Class.
Tickets for the new Stockholm flights will be made available for sale progressively through the various distribution channels.
SQ362 Singapore-Moscow (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 0020 0600
SQ362 Moscow-StockholmMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 0715 0825
SQ361 Stockholm-MoscowMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1025 1330
SQ361 Moscow-SingaporeMonday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 1500 0615(+1)
Sursa (http://www.airlive.net/news-singapore-airlines-to-add-stockholm-to-route-network-operated-with-airbus-a350-900/)
Singapore Airlines to bring A350 to Manchester routesQuoteSingapore Airlines will launch its new Airbus A350-900 aircraft on routes out of Manchester serving both Singapore and Houston.
The flight will launch on January 17th next year and will be the first commercial A350 flight from Manchester Airport.
This development enhances the new non-stop Singapore Airlines routes to Singapore and Houston from Manchester Airport, which launched on October 30th.
The latest addition of the A350 forms a key part of the Airline's fleet, enabling Singapore Airlines to offer customers an improved travelling experience, to introduce new destinations and enhance its current connectivity.
It also introduces the Airline's new premium economy class cabin and the latest business class design to those flying from Manchester.
The A350-900's long-haul flights will seat 253 passengers.
Class of travel deployment is subject to market conditions.
Sheldon Hee, Singapore Airlines, general manager of UK & Ireland said: "We are excited to operate the A350, the newest and most advanced aircraft in our fleet to Singapore and Houston from Manchester shortly.
"We are now able to offer customers our Premium Economy cabin, which offers priority check-in, a wider seat and 13-inch touch screen monitor.
"Our new A350 services are a commitment to keep investing in delivering an ever better experience for our customers in the north, and with our recent codeshare partnership with FlyBe, we will be offering convenient access to Singapore Airlines from even more cities."
Sursa (http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-bring-a350-to-manchester-routes/)
Cele mai punctuale companii aeriene din lume in 2016
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OAG a publicat Top 10 cele mai punctuale companii aeriene din lume in 2016. Pe podium se afla si un operator european. Cu un index OTP (on-time performance), care arata punctualitatea zborurilor, de 89.87%, Hawaiian Airlines a ocupat prima pozitie. Topul complet, mai jos.
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Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/cele-mai-punctuale-companii-aeriene-din-lume-in-2016/)
Top-ul celor mai proaste și al celor mai bune companii aeriene
Companiile aeriene asiatice controlează top-ul celor mai proști operatori de anul trecut, ierarhizați în funcție de riscul de a întârzia la destinație, clasamentul, realizat de portalul FlightStats, fiind însă condus de compania israeliană El Al, care își justifică de mai mulți ani întârzierile la destinație și prin rațiuni de securitate. ''În afară de variațiile din cabine și de calitate a serviciilor, există preocuparea majoră a modului în care puteți fi întârziat ca timp al sosirii. Zburați pe linia aeriană greșită și șansele de întârziere sunt mari, de 55%; alegeți linia corectă și procentul scade la 11%. Asta este suficient pentru a face sau a sparge vraja unui concediu, indiferent unde te-ai așezat în avion'', arată Bloomberg, care prezintă acest top realizat de FlightStats.
Cele mai proaste linii aeriene în 2016
•1. El Al – 56%
•2. Icelandair – 41,05%
•3. Air India – 38,71%
•4. Philippine Airlines – 38,33%
•5. Asiana Airlines – 37,46%
•6. China Eastern Airlines – 35,8%
•7. Hong Kong Airlines – 33,42%
•8. Air China – 32,73%
•9. Korean Air – 31,74%
•10. Hainan Airlines – 30,3%
Cele mai bune linii aeriene în 2016
•1. KLM – 11,47%
•2. Iberia – 11,82%
•3. JAL – 12,2%
•4. Qatar Airways – 13,66%
•5. Austrian – 14,26%
•6. ANA – 14,46%
•7. Singapore Airlines – 14,55%
•8. Delta Air Lines – 14,83%
•9. TAM Linhas Aéreas – 14,93%
•10. Qantas – 15,7%
Profit.ro (http://www.profit.ro/stiri/social/top-ul-celor-mai-proaste-si-al-celor-mai-bune-companii-aeriene-16477200)
Emirates va zbura la Zagreb cu 777-300. Urmeaza Bucurestiul?
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Ruta Dubai – Zagreb va fi deschisa pe 1 iunie si va fi operata zilnic cu Boeing 777-300 configurat in 3 clase de calatorie. Astfel, Emirates va deveni primul operator care ofera First Class intre cele doua orase, Boeing-ul 777-300 EK urmand sa fie singurul widebody care aterizeaza la Zagreb. Avioanele vor oferi 12 locuri la First Class, 42 in Business si 310 in Economy.
EK129 DXB – ZAG 0815 – 1220 / zilnic
EK130 ZAG – DXB 1535 – 2305 / zilnic
Aeronews.ro (http://aeronews.ro/emirates-va-zbura-la-zagreb-cu-777-300-urmeaza-bucurestiul/)
El Al cea mai proasta? :lol:
E una dintre cele mai bune linii aeriene dar masurile de securitate par exagerate. Ele sunt insa doar adaptate situatiei lor.
Iar asteptarile clientilor sunt mult mai ridicate decat in cazul oricarei alte linii aeriene (nu o sa vedeti voi evreu cu bani - stiu ca e pleonasm- multumit)
OFICIAL / Turkish Airlines va comanda 40 de Boeing-uri 787-9 Dreamliner
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Este vorba despre o comanda ferma pentru 20 de Dreamlinere 787-9 si 20 de optiuni. Dupa ce va fi finalizata, comanda va fi publicata pe site-ul Boeing, la sectiunea Comenzi si Livrari.
Aeronavele vor fi livrate intre 2019 si 2023. Valoarea comenzii (la preturi de lista) este de 10,8 miliarde de dolari. Cu noile avioane, TK vrea sa inceapa zboruri spre Australia (Sydney si Melbourne via Singapore), dar si spre Mexico City. Pe 8 septembrie va spuneam ca Turkish Airlines ar fi interesat sa comande 8 Boeing-uri 747-8 Intercontinental. Zvonurile nu s-au adeverit, insa TK va cumpara Dreamlinere, un castig major Boeing in fata Airbus. Parteneriatul dintre Turkish Airlines, membru Star Alliance, si Boeing dureaza de peste 70 de ani.
Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/oficial-turkish-airlines-va-comanda-40-de-boeing-uri-787-9-dreamliner/)
Este clar, incepe inlocuirea 737-800 NG...
ANOTHER ONE / flydubai commits to US$ 27 billion order for 225 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This is the third aircraft order placed by the airline with Boeing in its eight-year history and follows orders placed in 2008 and 2013. With today's announcement, this will bring the total number of aircraft the airline has on order to 320.
Aeronews (https://www.facebook.com/Aeronews.ro/photos/a.324280387648068.75294.104563622953080/1516910245051737/?type=3&theater)
Top 20 cele mai sigure companii aeriene in 2018
AirlineRatings.com a anuntat topul celor mai sigure companii aeriene (inclusiv low-cost) dintre cele 409 pe care le monitorizeaza, dar si operatorii care au primit doar o stea.
Top 20 pentru 2018 (in ordine alfabetica):
Air New Zealand
Alaska Airlines
All Nippon Airways
British Airways
Cathay Pacific
Emirates
Etihad Airways
EVA Air
Finnair
Hawaiian Airlines
Japan Airlines
KLM
Lufthansa
Qantas
Royal Jordanian
SAS
Singapore Airlines
Swiss
Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Australia
Top 10 operatori low-cost (in ordine alfabetica):
Aer Lingus
Flybe
Frontier
HK Express
Jetblue
Jetstar Australia
Thomas Cook
Virgin America
Vueling
Westjet
Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/top-20-cele-mai-sigure-companii-aeriene-in-2018/)
The Major League...
Emirates, al 7-lea zbor zilnic spre Londra Heathrow
Intre 10 februarie si 24 martie, Emirates adauga al 7-lea zbor zilnic spre Londra Heathrow, in fiecare sambata. Acesta este operat cu Boeing 777-300ER in 3 clase. Incepand de ieri, pasagerii Emirates care vor sa calatoreasca intre Dubai si Londra au la dispozitie si zborurile EK2641/2642, care sunt operate astfel (via Airline Route):
EK2641 DXB 1510 – 1910 LHR 77W / sambata
EK2642 LHR 2110 – 0800+1 DXB 77W / sambata
Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/emirates-al-7-lea-zbor-zilnic-spre-londra-heathrow/)
Topul celor mai bune companii aeriene din lume în 2018
Topul celor mai bune companii aeriene din lume este condus de Singapore Airlines (SIA), care a fost votată de consumatori pe site-ul Skytrax, scrie Business Insider. Companiei din Singapore i-a fost decernată premiul marţi, în acdrul unei ceremonii ce a avut loc în Londra. Aceasta este a patra oară când SIA primeşte acest premiu în cadrul Premiilor Companiilor Aeriene. Aceasta a mai fost desemnată cea mai bună companie a anului în 2004, 2007 şi 2008.
20. Hong Kong Airlines
19. KLM
18. Turkish Airlines
17. Air New Zealand
16. Austrian Airlines
15. Etihad Airways
14. China Southern Airways
13. Japan Airlines
12. Swiss International Air Lines
11. Qantas
10. Thai Airways
9. Garuda Indonesia
8. Hainan Airlines
7. Lufthansa
6. Cathay Pacific Airways
5. EVA Air
4. Emirates
3. All Nippon Airways (ANA)
2. Qatar Airways
1. Singapore Airlines
ZF (http://www.zf.ro/business-international/topul-celor-mai-bune-companii-aeriene-din-lume-in-2018-17359159)
+45% pasageri pe zborurile flydubai din Romania in 2018 comparativ cu 2017
In total, 11 milioane de pasageri au calatorit cu flydubai in 2018 spre destinatiile companiei din intreaga lume. Anul trecut, flydubai a receptionat 4 Boeing-uri 737 MAX 8 si trei MAX 9, primul (A6-FNB) venind deja de doua ori la Bucuresti.
Anul trecut, flydubai a inceput zboruri spre 4 noi piete: Catania, Helsinki, Cracovia si Dubrovnik. De asemenea, operatorul din Dubai a zburat sezonier spre Batumi si Tivat. Pe langa MAX-urile recepionate in 2018, flydubai a retras din flota 4 Boeing-uri 737-800. flydubai a contribuit cu 31% la cresterea totala a traficului din Europa pe aeroporturile din Dubai (DXB si DWC), respectiv cu 6% la traficul catre Europa (o crestere de 1% fata de perioada similara din 2017).
Aeronews (http://aeronews.ro/45-pasageri-pe-zborurile-flydubai-din-romania-in-2018-comparativ-cu-2017/)
Companiile aeriene taie la nivel global 21% din estimările de profit de teama tarifelor
Conform datelor centralizate de cea mai reprezentativă asociație în domeniul transportului aerian, comapniile de profit ar urma să obțină profituri nete agregate cu 7,5 miliarde dolari mai mici decât miza la finalul anului trecut. Șocurilor succesive pentru industria de transport aerian după atacurile teroriste de la 11 septembrie 2001, escaldarea cotației petrolului în 2007-2008 și Marea Recesiune ar putea să li se mai adauge unul. Managerii companiilor din domeniu sunt îngrijorați de perspectiva ascuțirii războiului tarifar dintre SUA și China, dar și de posibilitatea unor scumpiri de carburanți. Acesta este contextul în care Asociația Internațională pentru Transportul Aerian (IATA), care reprezintă 290 de companii de profil și 80% din traficul aerian global, estimează pentru industrie profituri nete agregate de 28 miliarde dolari pentru anul în curs, cu 21% mai mici anticipările din decembrie pentru încasări de 35,5 miliarde dolari, transmite Reuters.
Profit.ro (https://www.profit.ro/povesti-cu-profit/auto-transporturi/companiile-aeriene-taie-la-nivel-global-21-din-estimarile-de-profit-de-teama-tarifelor-19021609)
LATAM submits $8.19 billion restructuring plan
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LATAM Airlines Group has filed its reorganisation plan, including a proposed $8.19 billion infusion of capital.
The group filed for Chapter 11 protection in May 2020, following the "exceptional circumstances" of Covid-19 which led to global travel restrictions and a collapse in demand for flights.
LATAM said that a proposed infusion of $8.19 billion into the group through a mix of new equity, convertible notes and debt, would enable it "to exit Chapter 11 with appropriate capitalization to effectuate its business plan".
An accompanying Restructuring Support Agreement has been backed by the group's largest unsecured creditor group and "certain of LATAM's shareholders".
Pending approval of the plan in March next year, the group will launch an $800 million equity rights offering to shareholders.
LATAM said that upon emergence from Chapter 11 it expects to have total debt of around $7.26 billion and liquidity of around $2.67 billion, which it said was "a conservative debt load and appropriate liquidity in a period of continued uncertainty for global aviation".
Commenting on the news Roberto Alvo, Chief Executive Officer of LATAM Airlines Group S.A., said:
"The last two years have been characterised by hardship across the globe – we have lost friends and family, colleagues and loved ones. And we have reeled as global aviation and travel were brought to a virtual standstill by the largest crisis to ever face our industry.
"While our process is not yet over, we have reached a critical milestone in the path to a stronger financial future. We are grateful to the parties who have come to the table through a robust mediation process to reach this outcome, which provides meaningful consideration to all stakeholders and a structure that adheres to both US and Chilean law.
"Their infusion of significant new capital into our business is a testament to their support and belief in our long-term prospects. We are thankful for the exceptional team at LATAM that has weathered the uncertainty of the past two years and enabled our business to keep operating and serving our customers as seamlessly as possible."
Earlier this month LATAM announced plans to resume flights between Sao Paulo and London for the first time since January, with a four-times-weekly service launching on December 3.
Sursa. (https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/11/29/latam-submits-8-19-billion-restructuring-plan/)
Subsidiary airlines of LATAM Airlines Group
Country: Airline:
Argentina LATAM Argentina (ceased operations in 2020)
Brazil LATAM Brasil
LATAM Cargo Brasil
Chile LATAM Chile
LATAM Cargo Chile
LATAM Express
Colombia LATAM Colombia
LATAM Cargo Colombia
Ecuador LATAM Ecuador
Mexico LATAM Cargo Mexico (owned by LATAM from 2015-2018)
Paraguay LATAM Paraguay
Peru LATAM Perú
Fleet:
Airbus A320-271N: 12
Airbus A319-112:45
Airbus A320-233: 132
Airbus A321-211: 47
Boeing 767-316(ER): 21
Boeing 777-32W(ER): 10
Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner: 10
Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner: 16
Number of aircraft in fleet: 293
Routes. (https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airlines/la-lan/routes)
Singapore Airlines launches Flight Pass for "discounted ticket bundles"
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Singapore Airlines has launched a new Flight Pass offering in partnership with Optiontown, which it says will allow customers "to make advance purchases of discounted bundles of flight tickets that can be used against future bookings". Essentially customers can pre-purchase multiple flight tickets at the price offered at the time of purchase, and then decide on travel dates further down the line.
The Flight Pass can be customised according to required travel zones, the number of people who can share it, the number of flights required, the eligible travel period, and how far in advance a flight must be booked. Customers will then be offered a price, with a guarantee that "Additional surcharges will not be borne by the traveller even if the market fare of a flight increases". The option is initially being offered on SIA services between Singapore and Italy, South Korea, Spain, the Netherlands, and the UK, including VTL services.
US-based Optiontown also lists Travel Passes on its website for carriers including TAP Air Portugal, British Airways, Vietnam Airlines, Egyptair and Royal Jordanian.
Commenting on the news Mr Lee Lik Hsin, executive vice president commercial, Singapore Airlines, said: "As more quarantine-free international travel flights become available, Flight Pass offers Singapore Airlines customers greater flexibility and options when planning their trips. It allows them to enjoy greater cost savings by pooling their travel, and tailoring it according to their preferences. SIA will continue to find innovative ways to add value and offer even better choices for our customers."
More information on the Flight Pass service can be found at singaporeair.optiontown.com. (https://singaporeair.optiontown.com/)
Sursa. (https://www.businesstraveller.com/business-travel/2021/11/27/singapore-airlines-launches-flight-pass-for-discounted-bundles-of-flight-tickets/)
Fleet:
Airbus A350-941: 57
Airbus A380-841: 17
Boeing 737 MAX 8: 14
Boeing 737-8SA: 9
Boeing 747-412F(SCD): 7
Boeing 777-212(ER): 1
Boeing 777-312: 2
Boeing 777-312(ER): 27
Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner: 18
Number of aircraft in fleet: 152
Routes. (https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airlines/sq-sia/routes)
Qatar Airways celebrates 25th birthday with global sale
Qatar Airways has launched a global sale for UK customers as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations. The carrier in fact began operations in early 1994, but considers 2022 to be its 25th birthday as the airline was relaunched in 1997 under the mandate of His Highness The Father Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. Flights to London also commenced that year.
Qatar Airways says that fares from the UK can be had from £359 return, with additional "special savings" on seat selection, extra baggage allowance, hotel bookings and car rental during a five-day period from January 4. The fare sale period runs until January 10, 2022 at qatarairways.com/25Years (or via any local Qatar Airways sales office or preferred travel agents). Customers joining the carrier's Privilege Club using the code FLYQR22 will also receive a bonus 2,500 Qmiles in celebration of the anniversary.
Qatar Airways recently extended the status benefits within its Privilege Club loyalty programme, with all Silver, Gold and Platinum members whose tier status is due for renewal between now and December 2022 seeing their status extended until December 31, 2022.
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Cea mai mare comandă din istoria aviației civile: IndiGo a comandat 500 de avioane Airbus A320
Transportatorul indian low-cost IndiGo a anunțat luni că a comandat un număr record de 500 de avioane A320 de la producătorul european Airbus la Salonul aeronautic de la Paris, transmite agenția AFP.
Aceste noi aeronave – familia A320neo include și modelul A321neo, care are o capacitate mai mare de locuri – ridică la nu mai puțin de 1.230 numărul de modele de acest tip comandate de compania aeriană, care speră să profite de explozia cererii de transport aerian în India.
De altfel, o altă companie aeriană indiană, Air India, a fost responsabilă pentru precedenta cea mai mare comandă de avioane civile din istorie, 470 de unități în februarie anul trecut, dar împărțite între 250 la Airbus și 220 la concurentul său american Boeing.
IndiGo a recepționat deja 253 de aeronave din familia A320neo.
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