Pegasus Airlines launching Birmingham-Istanbul service – Business Traveller
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Pegasus Airlines launching Birmingham-Istanbul service – Business Traveller

Pegasus Airlines has announced a new service between Birmingham and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gokcen International airport for this winter. The Turkish low-cost carrier will offer three flights per week (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday) on the route from 21 December, with one-way fares starting from £39.99. The new service will provide competition for Turkish Airlines, which operates…

Lufthansa to introduce free inflight messaging on European flights – Business Traveller
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Lufthansa to introduce free inflight messaging on European flights – Business Traveller

Lufthansa has announced plans to offer free inflight messaging for customers on short and medium-haul flights. From mid-January 2024 passengers on A320 Family aircraft which have wifi connectivity will be able to send and receive an unlimited number of message – including photos – on their smartphone or tablet. The only prerequisite for using the…

Korean Air to add premium economy class – Business Traveller
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Korean Air to add premium economy class – Business Traveller

South Korean flag carrier Korean Air will introduce a premium economy class product as it takes delivery of new Boeing 787 Dreamliners, the airline’s chief executive, Walter Cho, told media this week. The SkyTeam carrier already has 11 Boeing 787-9 long-haul aircraft in its current fleet, but is due to take delivery of nine more,…

Singapore Airlines to resume fifth daily Sydney flight – Business Traveller
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Singapore Airlines to resume fifth daily Sydney flight – Business Traveller

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced it will be offering a fifth daily service between its Singapore hub and Sydney. Starting 27 October next year, the Star Alliance carrier will add a new 0645 daily flight to its Singapore schedule. This will be available for the six-month Northern Winter season, subject to regulatory approvals, Sydney airport…

Emirates Group reports record half-year net profit of US$2.7 billion – Business Traveller
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Emirates Group reports record half-year net profit of US$2.7 billion – Business Traveller

The Emirates Group has announced its best-ever six-month financial result. It reported a 2023-24 half-year net profit of US$2.7 billion, a 138 per cent increase over the US$ 1.2 billion it reported in the corresponding period last year. Group revenue stood at US$ 18.3 billion for the first six months of 2023-24, also up 20…