May 23, 2013

The daily service, operated by a two cabin Airbus A330-200 and configured to carry 262 passengers with 22 in Pearl Business Class and 240 in Coral Economy Class, was launched on Wednesday 15 May and carries KLM's KL code.

The launch of the new flights coincides with the addition of 12 new KLM destinations out of Schiphol Airport which now carry Etihad Airways EY code. KLM has also added its KL code to a further six Etihad Airways destinations from its Abu Dhabi hub.

James Hogan, Etihad Airways' President and Chief Executive Officer, said: "The launch of Etihad Airways flights to Amsterdam demonstrates the deepening of our relationship with KLM as we anticipate great demand for the KLM codeshare flights beyond Schiphol Airport. The partnership with KLM follows Etihad Airways strategy...

May 16, 2013

Adding the A380 to one of Emirates' two daily Brisbane services will see an increase in capacity of 135 seats for sale per flight and 1,890 week, reinforcing Emirates' commitment to its Queensland and Auckland passengers. The double-daily service is currently operated by Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

"On the back of growing passenger demand on the route as well as demand for our flagship aircraft, we will become the first airline to bring the state-of-the-art A380 to Brisbane, offering Queenslanders the chance to experience this revolutionary aircraft and the best service in the sky first-hand," said Salem Obaidalla, Emirates' Senior Vice President Commercial Operations, Far East and Australasia.

"The Dubai-Brisbane-Auckland route is a popular choice among business and leisure...

May 11, 2013

Melbourne International Airport (MLB), a dynamic and rapidly growing aviation and aerospace manufacturing hub on Florida’s Space Coast, added another star to its lineup with the grand opening today of MidairUSA’s Maintenance and Engineering complex.

MidairUSA, which brings a significant maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) presence to the airport’s aviation and aerospace base, plans to build hangar facilities designed to retrofit one of aviation history’s most reliable and recognizable aircraft, the venerable Boeing 747.

April 30, 2013

The "Etihad Mapped-Out" tool is available at etihadmappedout.com and offers professionals on LinkedIn the ability to search their connections by geographical location and see them displayed on a map making it easier for business travelers to connect with their global network of contacts as they travel.

LinkedIn members can enter search parameters based on:
• geographical area, which can be countrywide or even a specific city;
• industries of interest; and
• first- and/or second-degree connections.

The result of the search is a personalised map of the member's LinkedIn connections, with a listing of business contacts within the region. Members can also reach their contacts instantly by sending messages directly from the contact list.

Peter Baumgartner,...

April 29, 2013

The Chic Outlet Shopping® Villages by Value Retail have announced a new partnership with India’s fastest growing international airline, Jet Airways, which promises additional rewards for JetPrivilege members visiting the Collection of Villages across Europe.

The partnership opens up a wealth of benefits and leisure opportunities for discerning travellers. Jet Airways’ well-connected Brussels hub is in the heart of Europe, within easy reach of Maasmechelen Village, situated a mere one hour from Belgium’s capital. In addition, the remaining eight"...