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Lufthansa Anticipates Boeing 777-9 Delivery Delay Until Mid-2026, Says CEO Jens Ritter

By | 2024-05-08T12:53:52-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Lufthansa CEO Jens Ritter has announced that the airline now expects the delivery of its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft to be delayed until at least the summer of 2026. This adjustment comes as the latest in a series of setbacks for the model's entry into service. During a recent press conference, Ritter expressed doubts about [...]

Etihad Airways Plans Moderate Fleet Expansion Amid IPO Ambitions

By | 2024-05-08T12:49:09-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business|

Etihad Airways, based at Abu Dhabi International, is planning a cautious expansion of its fleet, aiming to increase its size to approximately 150 aircraft over the next five years, up from the current count of around 80, according to CEO Antonoaldo Neves. This update came during an interview with Reuters at an event in the [...]

Emirates Set to Launch A350-900 Services to Bahrain in September 2024

By | 2024-05-08T12:48:37-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Emirates has announced the inaugural flight of its A350-900 aircraft, set to commence on September 15, 2024, with a daily roundtrip service to Bahrain International, marking the start of a broader rollout of the new aircraft type across its network. The next day, the airline will extend A350 service to include flights to Kuwait. By [...]

Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Welcomes Guests with Special Air Credit Offer

By | 2024-05-08T12:47:31-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Airlines, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Sandals Resorts has officially opened its latest all-inclusive luxury destination, Sandals Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Nestled in a private cove, surrounded by a lush forest and a serene river, this new resort promises an unparalleled tropical getaway. To celebrate the opening, Sandals is offering an exclusive promotion for guests traveling to this pristine location. [...]

Experience Unbeatable Savings This Summer at Trump International Beach Resort

By | 2024-05-08T12:47:31-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Destinations, Hotel Business, Hotels & Resorts, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

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The Best Airline & Airport On-Time Performance: Latin America & Middle East & Africa

By | 2024-05-04T14:59:02-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

Latin America The region continued to show improvement in operations in March with a 6% decrease in the number of reported flights cancelled (2,745) compared to 2,938 last month. Copa Airlines (CM) maintained its dominance in the region with a remarkable OTP of 90.26%. The Panama-based airline has dominated the Latin America region for three [...]

U.S. DoJ Sets Meeting Date with Boeing Victims’ Families as Decision Looms

By | 2024-05-08T09:12:36-04:00 May 8th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has scheduled a critical meeting with the families of the victims involved in the Boeing incidents, set to take place on May 31. This meeting is seen as a pivotal step as the DOJ nears a decision regarding the case. Families of the victims received letters inviting them to attend [...]

Hahn Air Agrees to $26.8 Million Settlement in US Travel Fees Dispute

By | 2024-05-08T12:54:06-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Travel Business & GDS OTA|

Hahn Air, along with its subsidiary Hahn Air USA Inc., has agreed to pay $26.8 million to settle allegations that it failed to remit certain travel fees collected from passengers flying into or within the United States from 2012 to 2018, according to a statement from the US Department of Justice. The allegations against Hahn [...]

Pakistan Moves Closer to Privatizing PIA with Recent Regulatory Approvals

By | 2024-05-08T12:54:28-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Government & Regulatory, Safety|

The planned privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the state-owned carrier, has made significant progress with recent approvals from the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan. On May 6, the commission approved a scheme of arrangement between Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited and PIA Holding Company Limited, setting the stage for the legal separation of [...]

The Best Airline & Airport On-Time Performance: Asia Pacific

By | 2024-05-04T14:59:22-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Airport Business, Airports|

The top-ranking airlines in Asia Pacific in March showed significant improvements in their OTP performance over last month. Singapore Airlines (SQ) maintained its dominance in the region with an OTP of 88.31%, a 4-point increase over February’s OTP of 84.12%. AirAsia (AK) secured the second-place position this month with an OTP of 85.33%; a near [...]

California Mother Detained After Alleged Abuse of Toddler on Flight from Mexico

By | 2024-05-08T09:13:19-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Airline Business, Airlines, Security|

A California mother has been arrested following accusations of abusing her 2-year-old child during a Delta flight from Mexico to Seattle. Authorities ordered her detention on Monday as investigations into the incident continue. The alleged abuse occurred on board the international flight, drawing attention from fellow passengers and crew members who reported the behavior. Law [...]

Airbus Reports 13% Increase in April Deliveries, Confirms A350F Schedule

By | 2024-05-08T09:23:55-04:00 May 7th, 2024|@AirGuide Business, Aircraft Business, Aircraft Engines & Suppliers|

Airbus (AIR.PA) has reported a significant increase in its aircraft deliveries for April, with a 13% rise compared to April 2023. The European aerospace giant successfully delivered 61 aircraft in April, bringing its total deliveries for the year to 203, as announced on Tuesday. This uptick in deliveries reflects Airbus's ongoing recovery and adaptation strategies [...]

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