Hong Kong Airlines announced the appointment of global branding expert George Liu as chief marketing officer (CMO). Heading up Hong Kong Airlines' branding and customer experience department, Liu's role will be instrumental in leading the airline's branding, marketing, communications, and customer experience in line with the overall company transition and business expansion from a regional airline to an international carrier. Liu brings to the position over 25 years of solid … [Read more...] about Hong Kong Airlines appoints chief marketing officer
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Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Cathay Pacific will introduce a new seasonal service between Hong Kong and Christchurch from December 2017, directly linking the two cities by air for the first time and complementing the airline’s existing services to Auckland. The non-stop Christchurch service will operate three times per week, departing Hong Kong on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays using technologically-advanced Airbus A350 aircraft, highlighting the airline’s commitment to New Zealand, a country it has … [Read more...] about Cathay Pacific and Air New Zealand extend services between Hong Kong and New Zealand
Turkish Cargo awarded fastest growing international cargo airline of the year
Turkish Cargo was awarded the ''fastest growing international cargo airline of the year'' award at the Air Cargo Africa 2017 fair. A total of 3000 participants from 61 countries and a large number of companies operating in the African air cargo market participated in the 4th Air Cargo Africa fair held this year in Johannesburg, South Africa. Turhan ÖZEN, who received the award on behalf of Turkish Cargo, said: "Thanks to our dedicated efforts, we have been … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo awarded fastest growing international cargo airline of the year
Emirates SkyCargo honoured again at Air Cargo Africa
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, was named the ‘Highly Acclaimed Global Cargo Airline of the Year’ at the Air Cargo Africa awards held in Johannesburg on 22 February 2017. With this honour, Emirates SkyCargo continues its decade of domination having won awards at Air Cargo Africa four times in a row since 2011. The award was accepted by Khalid Al Hinai, Emirates vice president, Cargo Commercial Africa at the ceremony held at The Barnyard Theatre and attended by … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo honoured again at Air Cargo Africa
Emirates SkyCargo appoints Ross Barnett as UK cargo manager
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates, has announced the appointment of Ross Barnett as cargo manager in the UK. Ross, who will now be based in London, has over 30 years’ experience in the cargo industry. He joined Emirates in 1995, holding a number of positions in the company, most recently cargo manager for Northern England and Scotland where he was responsible for over 20 staff based in the region. In his new role, Ross will oversee the 45 … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo appoints Ross Barnett as UK cargo manager
Qatar Airways announces service to Yanbu and Tabuk
Qatar Airways confirmed the start of its new services to Yanbu and Tabuk in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with three-weekly flights beginning 9 May for Yanbu and 19 June for Tabuk. The additional destinations take Qatar Airways’ total network connectivity within the Kingdom to 10 destinations, connecting travellers from Saudi Arabia to more than 150 worldwide destinations through the five-star rated Hamad International Airport in Doha. Qatar Airways Group chief executive, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways announces service to Yanbu and Tabuk