Singapore Airlines now flying its A350s to Cairns – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines now flying its A350s to Cairns – Business Traveller

Star Alliance member Singapore Airlines (SIA) has upgraded its Cairns service to the Airbus A350-900, a significant capacity and product upgrade compared to the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft previously deployed on the route. Singapore Airlines regional vice president for the Southwest Pacific region, Louis Arul, said the upgrade to a larger aircraft on the…

Turkish Airlines creates revolutionary pet passport – Business Traveller
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Turkish Airlines creates revolutionary pet passport – Business Traveller

In a cute new move that will have “pet pawrents” rejoicing, Turkish Airlines has officially become the first airline in the world to create a dedicated pet passport. kNown as the “Pawsport”, the groundbreaking initiative is designed to cater to the specific needs of passengers’ pets, ensuring the pets’ comfort and well-being during air travel….

Philippine Airlines to launch Seattle route – Business Traveller
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Philippine Airlines to launch Seattle route – Business Traveller

Philippine Airlines (PAL) will launch nonstop flights between its Manila base and Seattle from 2 October 2024. PAL will be the first carrier to link the Philippines and the U.S. Pacific Northwest region. More than 900,000 Americans visited the Philippines in 2023, making the U.S. the country’s second largest source of inbound tourists. The Philippine…

Japan Airlines’ Doha-Tokyo flights have now launched from Hamad International airport – Business Traveller

Japan Airlines’ Doha-Tokyo flights have now launched from Hamad International airport – Business Traveller

The new Japan Airlines flight, operated as a codeshare with Qatar Airways, a fellow oneworld member, will enable customers to seamlessly connect to Africa, Europe, and South America through the award-winning airport. “Our new Doha service is the first direct flight to the Middle East operated by a Japanese airline. It perfectly complements JAL’s global…

Singapore Airlines to partner with Monica Galetti for premium meal service departing the UK – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines to partner with Monica Galetti for premium meal service departing the UK – Business Traveller

Singapore Airlines has announced a new partnership with Samoan-New Zealand chef Monica Galetti. The MasterChef presenter and owner of Mere restaurant in London will curate seasonal menus for business class, first class and suite customers departing on SIA flights from the UK. This will include services from Heathrow, Manchester and also Gatwick – a new…

Hainan Airlines and IHG unveil new partnership – Business Traveller
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Hainan Airlines and IHG unveil new partnership – Business Traveller

IHG Hotels and Resorts and Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines have just unveiled details of a new two-year marketing partnership that will see one of the airline’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft painted in a special livery. The “IHG Explorer” aircraft will be painted in “IHG’s iconic deep blue colour” and the cabin’s overhead bins will be…

Malaysia Airlines unveils new A330neo business class seat – Business Traveller
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Malaysia Airlines unveils new A330neo business class seat – Business Traveller

Kuala Lumpur-based oneworld member Malaysia Airlines has unveiled its new Airbus A330neo business and economy class seats as part of its fleet modernisation plan, ahead of the first aircraft’s scheduled delivery in the third quarter of 2024. The new A330neo cabins will feature many ‘firsts’ for the airline including suites with individual privacy doors in…

Alaska Airlines launches monthly subscription offering wifi and early sale access – Business Traveller
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Alaska Airlines launches monthly subscription offering wifi and early sale access – Business Traveller

Alaska Airlines has launched a new monthly subscription service which it says will offer customers exclusive savings. Alaska Access costs $5 per month, for which customers will get a monthly one-time use voucher code for inflight wifi, worth $8. They will also get access to sale fares “the night before the rest of the world…

Japan Airlines orders more A350s and first A321neos – Business Traveller
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Japan Airlines orders more A350s and first A321neos – Business Traveller

Oneworld member Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that it will grow its Airbus fleet with new orders for 21 A350-900s and its first-ever order for Airbus single aisle aircraft, with a commitment for 11 A321neo aircraft. The additional A350-900s will fly alongside the A350-1000 on international routes, while the A321neo will operate on JAL’s domestic…

United Airlines boosts Hong Kong-Los Angeles route – Business Traveller
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United Airlines boosts Hong Kong-Los Angeles route – Business Traveller

United Airlines will launch a second daily Los Angeles-Hong Kong flight on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft starting 26 October, complementing its two existing daily flights to Hong Kong from San Francisco. Additionally, the Star Alliance member will add four weekly flights between Los Angeles and Shanghai from 29 August, and from late October it…