LOT Polish Airlines’ first charter flight to Malaysia successful

LOT Polish Airlines successfully launched its inaugural charter flight from Warsaw to Langkawi, marking a significant milestone in strengthening travel links between Poland and Malaysia.  This new connection is set to enhance tourist traffic between the two destinations. The maiden flight touched down at Langkawi International Airport (LGK) and was greeted by a welcoming ceremony […]

Moroccan government signs understanding with Embraer

The Moroccan Government signed off on a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Embraer to launch potential joint projects in the Moroccan aerospace industry, across areas in commercial aviation, defence, and urban air mobility.  The MOU likewise acknowledges the mutual desire to strengthen and expand cooperation and investment between the Federal Republic of Brazil and the […]

Helmut Wölfel is new commercial director at SunExpress

Wölfel officially takes office on 16th September TDM Editor Turkish airline SunExpress announced that Helmut Wölfel will be stepping in as its new commercial director beginning 16 September. Wölfel succeeds Peter Glade who leaves the airline next month after a successful eight-year tenure. SunExpress CEO Max Kownatzki said of Wölfel: “I am delighted to welcome […]

Etihad Airways presents its schedule for summer 2025

Etihad Airways announced an enhanced schedule for the summer of 2025, including double-daily debuts for several key destinations in Europe. Currently open for booking, the slate offers increased flight frequencies and convenient 2pm departures to many European destinations, further boosting tourism to Abu Dhabi. Airline chief revenue and commercial officer Arik De said: “We are […]

OAG reports Kuala Lumpur has Asia’s most connected airport

Travel-centric data platform OAG released its Megahubs 2024 report, showing Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) as the region’s most connected airport. The Megahubs report is the definitive ranking of the 50 most globally-connected airports in the world, three of which are located within the Asia-Pacific. Aside from KLIA, other Asian hubs that made it into […]

ATIA achievements featured in 2024 Federal Government aviation white paper

The Australian Travel Industry Association’s (ATIA) advocacy over the past nine months has paid off, as five key areas were featured in the Australian Federal Government’s Aviation White Paper for this year. ATIA chief executive Dean Long said: “These achievements mark a major win for our members. The exclusion of travel agents from the Ombuds […]

Japan Airlines, Liverpool Football Club open lounge at Anfield Stadium

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Liverpool Football Club (LFC) announced the grand opening of the Japan Airlines Lounge at Anfield Stadium on 25th August. The opening of the lounge marks a key milestone in their new multi-year partnership which kicked off in June of this year.  Officially opening hours ahead of LFC’s first home match on […]

Malaysia’s Batik Air is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner

The post Malaysia’s Batik Air is Etihad’s 38th codeshare partner appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Etihad Airways and Batik Air Malaysia announced the launch of a codeshare partnership geared towards improving connectivity for their passengers. The agreement allows Etihad guests to conveniently travel to five new domestic codeshare destinations in […]

China sees rising demand for hub airports

The post China sees rising demand for hub airports appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Recent reports show that operations at China’s hub airports experienced a surge throughout the first half of 2024. Experts at China’s Development Research Centre of the State Council pointed out that the ongoing recovery of the […]

Thai AirAsia launches direct Lampang route

The post Thai AirAsia launches direct Lampang route appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media. Thai AirAsia launches a direct route between Don Mueang and Lampang in response to the growing demand for more local destinations among domestic travellers. The daily Don Mueang-Lampang flights will initially cost 990 THB and will be […]