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Emirates set to showcase full family of commercial and training aircraft at Dubai Airshow
On show: A380, Boeing 777-300ER, Diamond DA42-VI, Cirrus SR 22 training aircraft and the Embraer Phenom 100 charter jet
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Norwegian launches new routes from Tromsø
From 15 January 2024 flights from Tromsø to Berlin, Paris and Milan Bergamo
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Swiss to enlarge Premium Economy cabin for its Airbus A350s
From 2025, the new Airbus A350-900s will seat of 242 passengers. And its Premium Economy Class will be larger than those on its existing long-haul
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Green Fares extended for all Swiss domestic flights
For flights between Zurich and Geneva, "Green Fares" are available which include a price component to offset the carbon emissions generated by the passenger's air travel
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Swiss welcomes Canton Geneva aboard
Inflight guests the sophisticated creations of one of the best culinary ambassadors of Canton Geneva for the airline of Switzerland
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flydubai grows its African network with the launch of flights to Mombasa in Kenya
The Dubai-based carrier becomes the first airline from the UAE to operate direct flights to Mombasa with a four-times weekly service from 17 January 2024
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Finnair starts direct flights between Rovaniemi and Tromsø
Travel connections in the Arctic region by launching direct flights between Rovaniemi, Finland, and Tromsø, Norway, starting in December
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Swiss to offer free internet chat on all its long-haul flights
‘Flughafenfest’ from 1 to 3 September and Swiss will be offering a host of activities and attractions during the three days of celebrations
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Swiss to offer free internet chat on all its long-haul flights
Free use of the internet for chat services such as WhatsApp on all long-haul flights from 2 August 2023. Available in all classes of travel, throughout the flight and with no data limit
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Swiss bids farewell to a fleet icon
The plane has been dismantled and some of its parts and components will also be recycled to make special souvenirs for aviation enthusiasts
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AnadoluJet add Ankara-London route
The reciprocal flights between Ankara Esenboğa Airport and London Stansted Airport will operate three days a week (Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday)
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Eurowings: beach balls on board
Complimentary for children on flights from Germany to summer holiday destinations in Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey
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Qatar Airways flies to Lyon from Doha for the first time
The national carrier of the State of Qatar expands its network in France with four weekly direct flights to Lyon by a Boeing 787-8 with Business Class and Economy Class seats
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Good tips by Swiss for optimum summer holiday travel
Useful tips to help passengers plan and prepare for their trip, from booking to organizing their luggage and boarding their flight
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ITA Airways partners with the National Italian American Foundation
An important agreement to ensure air connectivity to United States with preferred fares to the Italian American community members
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Eurowings: beach balls on board
Complimentary for children on flights from Germany to summer holiday destinations in Italy, Spain, Greece and Turkey
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AnadoluJet has started flights from İzmir to Baku
Flights will operate three days a week between İzmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Heydar Aliyev International Airport
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Wizz Air recluta piloti in Italia
A Roma due giorni di Open Day per piloti professionisti il 29 e 30 giugno e, successivamente, avranno luogo le valutazioni dall'1 al 4 luglio e dal 7 al 10 agosto 2023
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The best airline in the world is Singapore Airlines
The airline wins this prestigious award at the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2023 for the fifth time
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Qatar Airways wins World’s Best Business Class
The airline wins the accolade and three other prestigious awards at the 2023 Skytrax World Airline Awards
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Another record-breaking summer for flydubai
The carrier offers passengers the option to travel to 117 destinations across 52 countries this summer, including Krabi, Milan-Bergamo, Neom, Pattaya, St Petersburg and more
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Qatar Airways takes QVerse to new heights
QVerse users will be offered up to 10 per cent off on Premium and Economy Class fares to more than 160 destinations worldwide
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Turkish Airlines turns 90
For the occasion, the national airline of Turkey has made a film that recounts 90 years of history
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Swiss serves meal creations from the ‘Aux Trois Amis’ restaurant
Culinary specialities from Canton Bern to First and Business Class travellers on its long-haul flights
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For Air France a new standard of travel on its Airbus A350
Comfort and technology on board its Business, Premium Economy and Economy cabins. available on select Boeing 777-300 ER and on the future Airbus A350 fleet, beginning in July 2023
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Qatar Airways to resume daily Tokyo Haneda-Doha
Qatar Airways will operate its state-of-the-art Airbus A350-900 aircraft, equipped with 36 award-winning Qsuite Business Class seats and 247 Economy Class seats
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Turkish Airlines and ITA Airways launch codeshare partnership
ITA Airways’ flight numbers will be placed on Turkish Airlines’ flights between Rome and Istanbul. Turkish Airlines will place its flight numbers on 9 destinations of ITA Airways within Italy from Rome
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British Airways has launched flights between London Heathrow and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen
The new route will operate four times per week on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays on a mix of A320 and A321 aircraft
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Iberia returns to London-Heathrow Terminal 5
From 1 June, the airline’s flights operate at T5. The check-in counters are located in Zone B (B10 to B16). Business and Iberia Plus Oro and Platino customers have four VIP lounges in Terminal 5
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Qatar Airways Privilege Club: new opportunities to collect and spend Avios
Card Linked Offers: for shopping, dining and other purchases with the linked credit cards
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Lufthansa Group: agreement for per cent stake in ITA Airways
Deutsche Lufthansa AG will acquire 41 percent stake in ITA Airways through a capital increase of EUR 325m – with the option to acquire all remaining shares at a later date
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Turkish Airlines introduces Flight Tracker Digital Globe
To enhance the passenger experience, the company offers a digital globe for use in its Istanbul Business Lounge
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Penelope Cruz new brand ambassador for Emirates
The Academy Award winning actor and philanthropist is already a fan of the Emirates brand and a frequent flyer who has visited Dubai multiple times