Menzies Aviation, the leading service partner to the world’s airports and airlines, has successfully extended a major contract with Malaysia Airlines for a further five years. Menzies will continue to provide passenger, ramp, and cargo services at five locations across Australia and New Zealand, including Sydney Airport (SYD), Melbourne Airport (MEL), Adelaide Airport (ADL), Perth Airport (PER), and Auckland Airport (AKL). Under the extended agreement, Menzies teams are expected to handle … [Read more...] about Menzies Aviation and Malaysia Airlines reaffirm partnership in Australia and New Zealand
Air India and All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India and Japan
Air India, India’s leading global airline, and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks. The new commercial partnership will provide more travel opportunities for customers of both airlines, who will benefit from the enhanced flight selections between India and Japan. With this agreement, effective for travel from 23 May 2024, Air India and All Nippon Airways guests will fly to their desired destination by combining … [Read more...] about Air India and All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India and Japan
Minister-President of Bavaria opens Gebrüder Weiss logistics center in Straubing
Around 150 guests from industry and government briefed on expansion plans and e-mobility / Gebrüder Weiss turns Straubing into Eastern Bavaria’s prime location Bavaria’s Minister-President Dr. Markus Söder opened the new branch of GW in Straubing on April 18. On “Logistics Day” (“Tag der Logistik”), when the nationwide industry opens its doors every year, the Minister-President described the 14 million euro investment by Gebrüder Weiss in Straubing as "excellent news at a time when the Federal … [Read more...] about Minister-President of Bavaria opens Gebrüder Weiss logistics center in Straubing
Korean Air and WestJet expand codeshare agreement
Korean Air and WestJet expanded their codeshare partnership on April 22 to provide more transpacific destinations to its customers. Korean Air will begin selling flights on WestJet’s new route between Seoul Incheon and Calgary, which will launch on May 17. Flights on the newly launched Seoul Incheon - Calgary route will operate three times a week using Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Korean Air passengers will gain access to Calgary, Canada's gateway to Banff National Park in the Rocky Mountains, … [Read more...] about Korean Air and WestJet expand codeshare agreement
Swissport subsidiary Checkport launches MatchBox
Swissport subsidiary Checkport introduces MatchBox, a digital tool for the verification of travel documents during online check-in. The new tool helps ensure passengers are in possession of the necessary documents before they are issued their boarding passes. MatchBox will improve departure punctuality and save airlines millions in fines. Checkport, a subsidiary of Swissport, unveils MatchBox, a digital application designed for comprehensive document verification during passengers’ online … [Read more...] about Swissport subsidiary Checkport launches MatchBox
WestJet Cargo strengthens international network with resumed Calgary to Paris-CDG service
Enhanced Service: Increased frequency on the Calgary-Paris route, emphasizing its role as a European hub. Market Expansion: Strengthening presence in Europe by tapping into new cargo markets and potential. Technological Integration: Leveraging advanced ECS Group tools to optimize cargo operations and customer service. WestJet Cargo is pleased to announce the strengthening of its flights between Calgary and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). This route, operating 5-7 times weekly, … [Read more...] about WestJet Cargo strengthens international network with resumed Calgary to Paris-CDG service