News that Lufthansa plans to invest over $2.4 billion by 2025 to create a new class of luxury in its aircraft cabins is no surprise.
Airlines
Richard Branson Ceases Virgin Atlantic Hong Kong Service
After 30 years in operation, Virgin Atlantic has indefinitely suspended its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, closing its Hong Kong office.
Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Santorini, Greece
The airline voted “World’s Best” will fly 3-times a week to famous Santorini, one of the world’s most coveted destinations.
Wizz Air Tags ASIP Tech for Free Inflight Connectivity
AS-IP Tech announced late last week an agreement with Wizz Air to provide connectivity for the airline’s UK fleet.
TUI Suffering From Rash of Travel Nightmare Stories
Vacationers headed to Crete via TUI are bashing the tours company over a travel nightmare that at Exeter Airport.
GlobalData Says Ryanair Capacity Bump an Indicator of Things to Come
GlobalData says Ryanair’s move to increase capacity reveals a trend toward low-cost carriers in the wake of pandemic woes.
Airlines Expect Volatility Because of the Omicron COVID Mutations
Fitch Ratings has revised private forecasts of the global passenger traffic for the 2021 and 2022 on account of the Omicron mutations.
Jet2 Cuts £50-Off Deal for Mobile App Bookings By Nov. 22
Jet2holidays is offering £50 off per person for holidays to Cyprus and Greece for bookings made through their mobile app.
Italia Trasporto Aereo Takes Off in October
A new Italian state airline has emerged from the bankrupt Alitalia. Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) take off in October.
Ryanair and the GNTO Pimping Greece Trips Despite COVID Fears
With Greece painted red on many COVID travel maps, Ryanair steps up efforts to sell tickets alongside Greece’s GNTO.
George Mavrokostas Names New CEO of Cyprus Airways
Industry veteran George Mavrokostas has been appointed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Cyprus Airways.
Aegean Announces Adding More Flights for Spring and Summer
Aegean Airlines plans to add more flights this spring and summer as demand is now rising once again.