Star Alliance announced the plans for THAI Smile Airways to become the next Connecting Partner in its global network. The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, meeting on the sides of the 75th IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul, approved the application of THAI Smile Airways to become a part the Alliance’s Connecting Partner model. The Connecting Partner model was established by Star Alliance in June 2016 to complement its membership model. In contrast … [Read more...] about THAI Smile Airways to be new Star Alliance Connecting Partner
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Frankfurt Airport opens new Sky Line Station at Concourse C
Frankfurt Airport’s Sky Line people mover made its first regular stop at the new Station C in Terminal 1. Thanks to the new station, the C Concourse in the eastern part of Terminal 1 is now also served by the airport’s people-mover system. Thus, transfer passengers who depart from or arrive at this concourse can use the Sky Line train to quickly and comfortably shuttle to other parts of the terminals. For example, transfer passengers arriving in Concourse C will save up to 15 minutes to reach a … [Read more...] about Frankfurt Airport opens new Sky Line Station at Concourse C
Fiji Airways appoints Marc Cavaliere as new Chief Marketing Officer
Fiji’s National Airline, Fiji Airways has announced the appointment of industry veteran, Marc Cavaliere, as Chief Marketing Officer. Mr. Cavaliere joins the airline’s executive leadership team, reporting directly to the CEO, and will be responsible for the new, dedicated global airline alliances and partnerships function, as well as all sales channels, marketing activities, and related commercial functions. Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO, Mr. Andre Viljoen, said: “We are … [Read more...] about Fiji Airways appoints Marc Cavaliere as new Chief Marketing Officer
Singapore Airlines, Air France KLM said to be in talks on possible partnership
Singapore Airlines and Air France KLM are said to currently be in discussions around some form of commercial partnership, in a large part driven by the competitive pressure of the Middle East carriers on routes between Asia and Europe. A Singaporean delegation was recently in Paris for talks with Air France, according to a report in France’s La Tribune newspaper. The outcome will be guided in a large part by the requirements of both carrier’s alliance obligations:The Star Alliance for … [Read more...] about Singapore Airlines, Air France KLM said to be in talks on possible partnership
ANA to take 8.8% stake in Vietnam Airlines
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has signed a memorandum of understanding to buy an 8.8 per cent stake in Vietnam Airlines for VND2.4 billion (US$108 million). The move is part of ANA’s strategy of investing in the fast-growing Southeast Asian aviation sector, which in 2013 saw the Japanese carrier take a 49 per cent share in Myanmar’s Asian Wings Airways, which was subsequently cancelled. It has also teamed up with Thailand’s Nok Air to open a pilot training school in Bangkok. “Asia is a key … [Read more...] about ANA to take 8.8% stake in Vietnam Airlines
Boeing, Air India celebrate 20th 787 Dreamliner
Boeing and Air India celebrated the airline’s milestone delivery of its 20th 787 Dreamliner from Boeing's final assembly facility in North Charleston, South Carolina. “Taking delivery of our 20th 787 Dreamliner marks an important day for Air India," said Rohit Nandan, chairman and managing director, Air India. "With this [aircraft] we are building on the success of our other 787s, which are providing an exceptional experience to our passengers while allowing us to expand our … [Read more...] about Boeing, Air India celebrate 20th 787 Dreamliner