Saudi Arabia-based travel tech startup FlyAkeed has just raised $15.2 million (SAR 57 million) in Series A funding.
Airlines
Etihad Cancells Expansion Plans in Moscow
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has canceled its expansion plans in Moscow, Russia, for the upcoming winter season. However, instead of increasing the frequency, the airline might use larger aircraft for its Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (IATA: SVO, ICAO: UUEE) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (IATA: AUH, ICAO: OMAA) route.
Jet2 Adds November Flights to Rhodes & Crete for November 2024
Jet2 has added more flights to the islands for November 2024 due to high demand.
Lufthansa to Upgrade to New First-Class Suites Soon
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.
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.