Emirates and Turkish Airlines have said the cabin ban on laptops no longer applies on their flights to the US. In March, the US banned laptops and other large electronic devices to and from eight mostly Muslim nations, fearing bombs…
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India expands e-Tourist Visa system to include double entry
India’s ministry of tourism has announced that foreign tourists visiting India on the e-Tourist Visa will now be entitled to stay in the country for up to two months and enjoy double-entry benefits. Rolled out by the government beginning April…
Emirates expands Amadeus distribution deal
Emirates is offering travellers more choice and personalised travel experiences by making advanced seat reservation available through the Amadeus distribution channel. Advanced seat reservation allows travellers to select their seat at the time of purchase. With this ancillary services implementation,…
#WTMA17: New opportunities for outbound travel trade
South Africa has seen a significant increase in the demand for outbound travel trade exhibitions. Says Chardonnay Marchesi, general manager of Africa Travel Week, “Travel agents and tour operators are constantly under pressure to provide new and exciting destinations, hotels…
British Airways launches biometric boarding gates at Heathrow
British Airways is transforming its customers’ airport experience by becoming the first UK airline to introduce automated biometric technology throughout the airport – with the launch of self-service boarding gates. Following a successful trial last June, the first three boarding…
TAP Portugal adds Lomé, Togo, to summer schedule
As of July 17th, TAP will operate four weekly flights from Lisbon to Lomé, in Togo, increasing the Airline’s destinations in Africa to 16 in 11 different countries. Lomé is an addition to the already announced new destinations which include…
International Airlines Group to launch long-haul carrier LEVEL
International Airlines Group is launching LEVEL – a new low cost long-haul airline brand. The carrier will take to the skies in June, with flights from Barcelona to Los Angeles, San Francisco (Oakland), Buenos Aires and Punta Cana. LEVEL will…
Oman Air welcomes Boeing 737-800 to fleet
A new Boeing B737-800 has joined its fleet of Oman Air. This new aircraft will be used on short and medium haul routes and has a capacity of 162 seats, with 12 Business class seats of seat pitch 46 inches…
LATAM moves into black for financial 2016
LATAM Airlines Group has reported operating income of US$567.9 million for year to December 31st, 2016, an increase of 10.5 per cent compared with 2015. Operating margins reached six per cent above full year 2015, and in line with the…
Dubai World Central welcomes first A380 flight
Dubai World Central reached a new milestone earlier when it welcomed its first scheduled A380 passenger flight – Korean Air’s flight KE9951 from Incheon International Airport in South Korea. The flight was the first of series of scheduled charter flights…