British Airways is going to try flying to Berlin from London City Airport AND Stansted Airport, from mid-June 16. Let’s see how that goes. It’s been tried before and ultimately pulled.
American Airlines e LATAM hanno annunciato la creazione di una joint venture per migliorare la cooperazione tra i loro voli. Questa iniziativa, che richiederà 12-18 mesi per l’approvazione, mira a ottimizzare le rotte tra Nord e Sud America, facilitando connessioni e aumentando l’efficienza operativa.
Transavia è stata riconosciuta come la migliore compagnia aerea low-cost europea nel 2016, secondo i punteggi dei passeggeri su criteri come il comfort e la qualità del servizio a bordo. Norwegian Air Shuttle e airBaltic completano il podio, con valutazioni eccellenti per intrattenimento e qualità del cibo.
Between the negative reviews of British Airways’ Business Class product on Flyertalk and the fact that they made me pay to select seats in advance, I didn’t have high expectations for my flights to Zurich. The final verdict after my round-trip? I really, really liked my flights, and it was all because of the seat, which was so comfortable that I was able to sleep like a baby for 7-8 hours each way. That simply does not happen for a light-sleeping insomniac like myself.
On the 8 March BA is introducing a simple new fare structure – three types of fare – but there is a good deal hidden in there – but there also might be a sting in the tail.
I’m one of the charter members of the “Korean Air Fan Club” and in recent years have been funneling the vast majority of my Chase Ultimate Rewards points into the Korean Air Skypass program. I’m planning a trip to Asia later this year, and decided to finally cash in those Skypass miles. I blocked off an hour of time to go through the incredibly confusing and annoying award booking experience that I remembered from 2014, but to my surprise, I had confirmed tickets in my account in less than 10 minutes.
Star Alliance ha introdotto il programma “Connecting Partner”, che integra compagnie a basso costo e ibride nel proprio network. Il primo vettore ad aderire è Mango, una compagnia sudafricana, mentre altre come Ryanair ed easyJet non sono incluse. I passeggeri beneficeranno di servizi interconnessi, come il trasferimento bagagli e l’accredito di miglia.
For Silicon Valley Alaska Airlines frequent flyers, right now there aren’t really any good options when traveling to Orange County or San Diego. Starting June 8, 2016, that will change as Alaska Airlines begins 3x daily non-stop service to both destinations from San Jose.
Turkish Airlines offers a unique business class experience on its Istanbul to Warsaw route, featuring ample food and attentive service despite the use of coach seating with an empty middle seat. While the lack of entertainment may be a drawback, the overall comfort and amenities make for a pleasant short flight.
La professione di pilota di aereo civile si prospetta come una delle più richieste nel futuro, con Boeing che prevede la necessità di 28.000 nuovi piloti all’anno nei prossimi due decenni. La crescente domanda di aerei passeggeri e la ricerca di professionisti qualificati, come tecnici di mantenimento, evidenziano l’espansione del settore aviazione, in particolare nel mercato asiatico. Emirates, in forte crescita, è tra le compagnie aeree che cercano attivamente nuovi piloti, offrendo opportunità interessanti per chi desidera intraprendere questa carriera.
Swiss Airlines has introduced its first Boeing 777-300ER, marking a significant shift in its fleet strategy. This aircraft, part of a larger order of nine, offers enhanced operational efficiency with lower fuel consumption and increased passenger capacity compared to the outgoing Airbus models. The transition promises a more comfortable travel experience for long-haul flights.
Qatar Airways has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 49% stake in the Italian airline Meridiana, controlled by Alisarda. As negotiations continue over job cuts and reorganization, the Italian government plans to meet with unions by February 20 to address the situation.
