Travel
Union Budget 2025: Reactions from the Travel and Hospitality Sector
An overview of the travel and hospitality industry's responses to India's Union Budget 2025, focusing on tourism, healthcare, and aviation growth.
Airlines and Aviation
Emirates Launches Innovative 'Emirates World' Store in Cairo
The opening of an experiential store in Cairo expands Emirates' presence in Africa and enhances customer experience.
Local News
New Runway at MCIA to Enhance Tourism in Central Visayas
The newly established parallel runway at Mactan-Cebu International Airport aims to significantly boost tourist accessibility to the Central Visayas region.
Aviation
The Supersonic Revolution: Boom Supersonic's Historic Flight and Future Aspirations
Boom Supersonic's XB-1 recently became the first manned civilian aircraft to break the sound barrier, paving the way for the future of air travel.
Airlines
Japan Airlines Launches First Riblet-Coated Aircraft for a Greener Future
Japan Airlines, collaborating with JAXA and O-Well, unveils an innovative riblet coating on a Boeing 787-9, leading the charge in aviation decarbonization.
Airports
Dubai International Airport Sees Record Traffic in 2024
Dubai International Airport achieved a historic milestone by welcoming over 92 million passengers in 2024, surpassing its previous record from 2018.
Airlines and Aviation
IATA Reports Record Peak in Global Air Travel for 2024
The International Air Transport Association announces that air passenger demand hit an all-time high in 2024, highlighting robust growth and challenges ahead.
Airlines and Aviation
Air Astana Expands Direct Flights to Mumbai from Almaty
Air Astana initiates a new nonstop service connecting Kazakhstan's Almaty with India's Mumbai, enhancing travel options for both business and leisure travelers.
Airlines and Aviation
Akasa Air Expands Fleet with 27th Aircraft Delivery in India
Akasa Air, the rapidly growing airline in India, proudly welcomes the addition of its 27th aircraft, a Boeing 737 MAX, marking a significant milestone in its operations.
Airlines and Aviation
IndiGo to Launch Non-stop Flights Connecting Indore with Bhubaneswar Starting February 7, 2025
IndiGo announces new direct flights aimed at enhancing travel convenience between the key cities of Indore and Bhubaneswar.
Airlines and Aviation
flyadeal Secures IATA Membership
Saudi Arabia's flyadeal airline has become a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), emphasizing its commitment to safety and growth in the aviation industry.
Travel Industry
FL Technics Indonesia Secures Aviation Maintenance Approval from Australia
FL Technics Indonesia has received authorization from Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority to provide maintenance services at two major Indonesian airports.
Airlines and Aviation
Air India to Resume Direct Flights to Tel Aviv Starting March 2025
Air India has announced the return of direct flights from Delhi to Tel Aviv, with services commencing on March 2, 2025.
Airlines and Aviation
Bird Aero Services FZCO appointed as VietJet Thailand's GSA in UAE
Bird Aero Services FZCO will now be the General Sales Agent for VietJet Thailand in the UAE.
Airlines
Air Astana Expands Fleet with Latest Airbus A320neo Delivery
Air Astana has received a new Airbus A320neo, marking a significant milestone in its fleet expansion efforts.
Travel Industry
South Korea's Low-Cost Airlines Rise Above Asia-Pacific Norms
The growth of low-cost carriers in South Korea is significantly higher than the Asia-Pacific average, indicating a trend towards budget-friendly air travel.
Travel Industry
Vietnam Airlines Reports Profitable Year 2024
Vietnam Airlines announces a significant profit for the year, marking a recovery from previous losses.
Global
Oman Air Reduces Fleet by 29% in Cost-Cutting Move
Oman Air has significantly decreased its fleet size as a part of its strategy to lower operational costs and improve profitability.
Airlines and Aviation
Royal Jordanian Airlines Launches Amman to Damascus Service
The airline resumes flights connecting Amman to Damascus starting January 31.
Airlines and Aviation
Riyadh Air Receives License for Advanced Flight Simulator, Boosting Pilot Training
Riyadh Air has achieved a key milestone by obtaining a license for its advanced flight simulator, aimed at improving pilot training ahead of its commercial launch.
