Airlines
Skytrax World Travel Awards: Singapore Airlines dominates the world, Turkish Airlines Europe and Air France…Western Europe
Skytrax took advantage of the Paris Air Show to present its World Travel Awards 2023. There were few surprises in this year's ranking, which confirms strong trends such as the domination of Asian and Gulf airlines.
Singapore Airlines best airline...
Next seat blocked: The new anciliary service offered by european airlines
For the past 15 years, airlines have been competing to charge passengers as much as possible in addition to the airfare and taxes initially paid: seat selection, extra baggage, Fast Track at airports, pre-ordered menus: the bill can quickly...
Air France presents a new cabin for its Airbus A350
Last week at the Aircraft Interiors Expo 2023 in Hamburg, Air France presented the new cabins that will equip the new Airbus A350s joining its fleet in July.
An innovation? Not really, since these cabins are already present on some...
Lufthansa acquires stake in ITA in a moderate enthusiasm
The Alitalia / ITA psychodrama may finally be over, with the announcement that Lufthansa has taken a stake in the company, which should lead to a full takeover in the next few years. But not everyone is so enthusiastic,...
Codeshare, alliances, joint ventures…how do airlines work together?
"Alone we go faster, together we go further": airlines have taken this African proverb and are constantly finding new ways to work better together to maximize operations and profits for each. A subject that seems technical and to which...
600 aircraft and a new menu for Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines continues to show great ambitions: in addition to announcing a revamped catering offer, it will soon place what will be the largest aircraft order in history.
An order for 600 aircraft to come
We recently told you about the...
Lufthansa’s bailout during COVID illegal according to the courts: what collateral damage for the sector?
The European Court of Justice ruled that the aid granted by the German government to Lufthansa during the COVID was illegal and that the European Commission had not properly checked the conditions of its validity. Even though COVID is...
Flydubai introduces a nice business suite on its 737s
Flydubai has just presented the new business class that will equip some of its Boeings 737. Exceptionally for single-aisle aircraft, this is a private suite in a 1-1 configuration.
The progressive improvement of business class on single-aisle aircraft
For a long...
Air France, British Airways, Swiss: This summer, you may not be flying the airline you booked on
"Your flight will be operated by an ASL Airlines aircraft and crew." You may hear this phrase if you have booked a flight with Air France this summer in Europe and on the entire medium-haul network. Why and what...
Emirates et Etihad reinforce their partnership… Before actually merging?
During the Arabian Travel Market, which took place this week in Dubai, the new medium-haul business cabins for Saudia and FlyDubai were presented. But at the end of the exhibition, Emirates and Etihad announced a new partnership. The enemy...