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Delta opens new lounge the size of a football pitch at world’s busiest airport
Delta Air Lines has opened its eighth lounge at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, also known as the world’s busiest aviation hub. The newly opened space focuses on the famous...
Face the future: how facial recognition is set to transform air travel in South Africa
In a world where facial recognition already unlocks smartphones, authorises payments, and checks in hotel guests, it’s no surprise that airports might be next in line. Soon, South African travellers...
Etihad brings back worldwide chauffeur service
Etihad Airways will offer a global chauffeur service to all first class passengers beginning 1 August 2025. The Gulf carrier currently offers chauffeur drive on a limited basis, between its hub at...
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia offer complimentary vouchers for dining at HIA
Qatar Airways and Virgin Australia have launched ‘Dine on Us’ – a complimentary dining programme for passengers travelling through Doha to and from Australia. Starting June 12, Qatar Airways...
Etihad Airways Joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware Programme
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has become the latest airline to join IATA’s Turbulence Aware programme. Turbulence Aware collates anonymised data about turbulence...
Experts explain why airplane mode impacts flight safety
Boarding a plane is rarely anyone’s favourite activity, and the wait for takeoff, seated and idle, can feel endless. Often, passengers are on their phones, checking social media and responding to...
Brussels Airport Launches Largest Revamp In Three Decades, Expanding Capacity And Enhancing The Travel Experience
Brussels Airport is set to undertake major infrastructure upgrades in the next few years. Key elements of the plan include the development of a new intermodal hub, an expanded departure and arrival...
Etihad grows footprint in Africa as flights to Nairobi double
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is significantly expanding its African network with new destinations and increased frequencies, reinforcing its commitment to the...
Riyadh Air unveils Business Elite, business, premium economy and economy seating
Riyadh Air has unveiled its interiors cabins ahead of the planned launch of scheduled flight towards the end of this year. The Saudi Arabian carrier’s fleet of around 40 Boeing 787-9 aircraft will...