Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched its innovative digital platform, the Travel Companion (TC), powered by advanced artificial intelligence. This move is part of a two-year plan to revolutionize the travel industry by embracing digital innovations. In collaboration with global professional services firm Accenture, Saudia's Travel Companion is set to change how travelers interact with the airline and redefine the standards of digital travel. The Travel Companion … [Read more...] about Saudia launches beta version of revolutionary digital platform
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Korean Air completes world’s first comprehensive UAM operations demonstration
Korean Air, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor Company, Korea Telecom (KT), Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC), and Hyundai Engineering & Construction, successfully completed the world’s first comprehensive urban air mobility (UAM) operations demonstration, a goal set for the first phase of the Korean Urban Air Mobility (K-UAM) Grand Challenge. The demonstration was conducted over five weeks from March 11 at the Goheung Aviation Test Center in South Jeolla Province. Korean … [Read more...] about Korean Air completes world’s first comprehensive UAM operations demonstration
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
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
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
Neste and New Jersey Natural Gas target reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Renewable Diesel
Neste, the world's leading producer of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, and New Jersey Natural Gas (NJNG), the principal subsidiary of New Jersey Resources, look to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions with Neste MY Renewable Diesel™. Expanding on its sustainability leadership, NJNG announced it is switching its medium-duty trucks and associated equipment to renewable diesel to help reduce GHG emissions. NJNG is now the first natural gas utility on the East Coast to use this … [Read more...] about Neste and New Jersey Natural Gas target reducing greenhouse gas emissions with Neste MY Renewable Diesel