Parker to step down as American Airlines chief executive
American Airlines has announced Doug Parker will retire as chief executive at the end of March. Robert Isom, currently president of American, will succeed him.
Flights
Finnair boosts US connections for summer 2022
Finnair will expand its network in the United States with flights from Helsinki to Seattle due to start in June. The carrier will operate three weekly flights to the city, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
Pope Francis boards Aegean flight to Rome
Pope Francis has concluded a visit to Cyprus and Greece with a farewell ceremony at Athens International Airport. As he headed back to Rome, he embarked on a dedicate Aegean flight.
Cathay Pacific extends Travelport distribution deal
Travelport and Cathay Pacific have extended their long-standing relationship with a renewed and expanded multi-source content distribution agreement.
Passenger numbers continue to grow at Norwegian
New figures from Norwegian reveal the carrier welcomed over one million passengers in November for the second consecutive month. In addition, the load factor in November was 76 per cent.
British Airways signs new sustainable aviation fuel deal
British Airways will utilise sustainable aviation fuel produced on a commercial scale in the UK after signing a multi-year agreement with Phillips 66.
Nigeria added to red list for England arrivals
The change means UK and Irish citizens and residents arriving from Nigeria must isolate in a government-approved managed quarantine facility for ten days on arrival.
Ryanair signs Junta de AndalucÃa partnership
As the most southern region in Spain, AndalucÃa is famous for its Moorish architecture, an autonomous region of hills, clear-blue rivers, and mouth-watering food.
Dubai to boost Nigeria services from this weekend
Emirates will resume its passenger operations between Dubai and Nigeria from Sunday, offering customers enhanced connectivity to and through Dubai.
US arrivals to require Covid-19 test as Omicron fears grow
United States president, Joe Biden, has announced the country will tighten entry requirements in response to growing concerns over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19.