Joint Business Agreements continue to be a thing worldwide, with Japan Airlines (JAL) and Garuda Indonesia formally signing one between the two carriers. This comes after approvals were obtained from Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism for Anti-Trust Immunity (ATI.) Irfan Setiaputra, President and CEO of Garuda Indonesia, Mitsuko Tottori, … [Read more...]

It seems Qatar Airways is splashing the cash again, the announcement that it intends to  acquire a minority 25% equity stake in Virgin Australia from Bain Capital The investment will be subject to the Australian Foreign Investment Review Board, as well as other regulators. According to two groups, a deeper strategic relationship between Virgin Australia and Qatar … [Read more...]

ITA Airways has announced a codeshare agreement with SkyTeam partner Korean Air as it plots its own future. ITA Airways Airbus A320neo - Image, ITA Airways This new commercial partnership will facilitate business relations between the two nations and increase tourist flows. The agreement will provide more travel options for customers of both ITA Airways and Korean … [Read more...]

In its odd assessment of "How to Win Friends and Influence People", Royal Schiphol Group - the operators of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport - is increasing its airport usage fee charge. The airport was planning to raise it by 12% but has decided to raise it to 14.8%. Typically the charge is passed onto airlines, which in turn, pass it onto the passenger as part of the … [Read more...]

Etihad Airways has christened the new terminal at Abu Dhabi International- Terminal A (what was the mid-field terminal), with the first commercial flight deaparting. Etihad-operated flight EY224, from Abu Dhabi to New Delhi, departed Terminal A  to start operations. The flight used one of the airline’s Airbus A350-1000, with 359 guests onboard. To … [Read more...]

The newest member of the Lufthansa Group - City Airline - has had some more details unveiled on its planned set-up. Let us dive in to have a look at what Lufthansa Group has planned for its newest airline. A vision of things to be - City Airlines Airbus A319 - Rendering, Lufthansa The new airline is due to commence operations in the Summer of 2024. Some of … [Read more...]

It seems Finnair plans to update its fleet, with its smaller Embraer fleet gaining a refit. Finnair Embraer E190 - Image, Finnair According to the airline, the renewal gives the Embraer fleet a fresh and inviting interior with familiar elements from the previously redesigned Finnair long-haul aircraft cabins.  The renewal will be implemented during 2024–2025. The first … [Read more...]

Something quick before I head into the air. - and it seems that changes are afoot at Qatar Airways, with the shy and retiring CEO Mr. Akbar Al Baker is stepping down as Head of the Group. The move comes after he has spent 27 years building the airline from near enough nothing to a major force in the region - competing with Emirates and Etihad, whilst battling other … [Read more...]