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 […]

Tourism Malaysia goes on second India roadshow for 2024

Officials from Tourism Malaysia and the Malaysian Indian Tour & Travel Association (MITTA) are currently in India for their second roadshow in the country for this year. This tour kicked off in the city of Trivandrum on Monday, 23rd September, and will continue till 30th September. Other stops on the tour are Calicut, Bhubaneswar, and […]

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 […]

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 […]

Civitatis partners with Flybondi

Civitatis has signed a new partnership agreement with Flybondi, Argentina’s first low cost airline, through which both companies seek to improve the passenger experience in the destinations where the low cost airline operates. Through this alliance Flybondi will offer its customers the thousands of activities offered by Civitatis in the 23 domestic routes the airline currently operates, thus completing and enriching the travel […]

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 […]

Israel’s El Al shows a second-quarter net profit of USD 147 million

El Al Israel Airlines (ELAL.TA) reported a nearly 150% jump in profit, taking advantage of its near-monopoly status with many foreign carriers having cancelled flights amid the war in Gaza and raising clients’ ire over high fares. Separately, El Al announced a deal with Boeing (BA.N), for the purchase of up to 31 737 MAX aircraft worth as much as $2.5 […]

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 […]