Lufthansa Allegris seats can now be booked
FRANKFURT – From March 30, 2025, travelers will have the opportunity to book flights with the new cabin configuration on long-haul routes, Lufthansa Allegris, and to select special Allegris seats. The first routes on which targeted booking of Allegris seats … Continue reading Lufthansa Allegris seats can now be booked
Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
GUANGZHOU – Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, has opened its first lounge in Asia at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) in Guangzhou, China. Starting today, the lounge will be available to First and Business class passengers, and Star … Continue reading Star Alliance Unveils First Lounge in Guangzhou
Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
DELHI – A potentially serious incident involving a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 was narrowly averted at Delhi Airport on Monday evening, November 25. After landing safely at around 8 p.m., the aircraft, registered as 9V-SKR, began rolling backward unexpectedly while … Continue reading Delhi Airport: Pilots Forget Brakes, Plane Rolls Backwards
ITA Airways: Nonstop Rome-Bangkok Service
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed ITA Airways’ recent inaugural Rome-Bangkok flight, enhancing travel links and fostering stronger tourism and business ties between Thailand and Italy. This new direct route provides Italian travelers with streamlined access to … Continue reading ITA Airways: Nonstop Rome-Bangkok Service
Qatar and Malaysia Airlines Launch Cooperation
KUALA LUMPUR/DOHA – Qatar Airways Cargo and Malaysia Airlines have launched a new cargo cooperation that promises to significantly enhance global freight connectivity. Officially beginning on October 1, 2024, the new partnership aims to leverage the combined networks and fleets … Continue reading Qatar and Malaysia Airlines Launch Cooperation
Apple: AirTags to be shared with airlines
CUPERTINO – Travelers will soon be able to temporarily share the location data of their AirTags with airlines to help locate lost luggage more quickly. With the new iOS 18.2 update, Apple is responding to the growing use of AirTags … Continue reading Apple: AirTags to be shared with airlines
Qatar Airways: Free High-Speed WiFi delivered by Starlink
DOHA – In a move set to revolutionize air travel, Qatar Airways has announced the introduction of complimentary high-speed WiFi on its flights, utilizing the advanced technology of Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk. This … Continue reading Qatar Airways: Free High-Speed WiFi delivered by Starlink
Lufthansa reports operating profit of 1.3 billion euros
FRANKFURT – Lufthansa Group reports an operating profit of 1.3 billion euros for the third quarter following a strong summer travel season. Carsten Spohr, Chairman of the Executive Board and CEO of Deutsche Lufthansa AG points out: “Today, we are … Continue reading Lufthansa reports operating profit of 1.3 billion euros
China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition
FRANKFURT—The German airline Lufthansa has officially confirmed that it will temporarily suspend its daily flight service from Frankfurt to Beijing due to intense competition and economic considerations. This decision, which comes into effect with the winter flight schedule on October … Continue reading China: Lufthansa capitulates to global competition
Lufthansa Group awarded “Best Airline App 2024”
FRANKFURT – The Lufthansa Group has been awarded the prize for the world’s best airline app 2024 at the World Aviation Festival (WAF). The app was previously evaluated by customers and nominated for the final round. A jury of experts … Continue reading Lufthansa Group awarded “Best Airline App 2024”