Lorna Rudge - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/author/lorna-rudge/ Aviation News | Air Travel News | Insight & Analysis Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:03:10 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://i0.wp.com/travelradar.aero/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-142341008_3736125383109174_8967045553856800325_n.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Lorna Rudge - Travel Radar - Aviation News https://travelradar.aero/author/lorna-rudge/ 32 32 209674969 Avelo Airlines Celebrates its Second International Destination https://travelradar.aero/avelo-airlines-celebrates-its-second-international-destination/ https://travelradar.aero/avelo-airlines-celebrates-its-second-international-destination/#comments Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:03:10 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56711 The new route between Bradley International Airport (BDL) in Connecticut and Cancun, Mexico (CUN) was launched today. It comes just days after the airline debuted its first international service to Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ.) Twice Weekly Flights Avelo Airlines will operate the route twice weekly on Wednesdays and Saturdays using Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft. One-way […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/avelo-airlines-celebrates-its-second-international-destination/feed/ 1 56711 Finnair marks a decade of flights to Phuket https://travelradar.aero/finnair-marks-a-decade-of-flights-to-phuket/ https://travelradar.aero/finnair-marks-a-decade-of-flights-to-phuket/#respond Sun, 17 Nov 2024 08:00:16 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=56276 The Nordic airline is celebrating a decade of direct flights between Helsinki and Phuket. The inaugural flight departed Helsinki on 14 November 2014, landing in Thailand the following morning. Initially launched as a tri-weekly service, today the route is an integral part of the airline’s network, with flights set to operate daily from January 2025. […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/finnair-marks-a-decade-of-flights-to-phuket/feed/ 0 56276 Etihad Airways Announces New Flights to El Alamein, Egypt https://travelradar.aero/etihad-airways-announces-new-flights-to-el-alamein-egypt/ https://travelradar.aero/etihad-airways-announces-new-flights-to-el-alamein-egypt/#respond Sat, 02 Nov 2024 07:09:51 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=55012 The flights, from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Egypt’s El Alamein International Airport (DBB), will debut in July 2025. On sale now, they are scheduled to run twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays.   Connecting Travellers from UAE and the Wider Region to Holiday Hotspot The flights are set to connect travellers from the […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/etihad-airways-announces-new-flights-to-el-alamein-egypt/feed/ 0 55012 Qantas Partnership with Oman Air Offers More International Reward Seats for Frequent Flyers https://travelradar.aero/qantas-partnership-with-oman-air-offers-more-international-reward-seats-for-frequent-flyers/ https://travelradar.aero/qantas-partnership-with-oman-air-offers-more-international-reward-seats-for-frequent-flyers/#comments Sat, 26 Oct 2024 18:30:50 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54684 The partnership with Oman Air will provide more ways for Qantas frequent flyers to access Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, using their points. The deal adds to the 1,200 destinations members can already travel to.   Frequent Flyers can use their Points on Hotel Stays across Oman The collaboration with Oman Air adds […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/qantas-partnership-with-oman-air-offers-more-international-reward-seats-for-frequent-flyers/feed/ 2 54684 Qantas Reveals Cabin Upgrades for A330 Aircraft https://travelradar.aero/qantas-reveals-cabin-upgrades-for-a330-aircraft/ https://travelradar.aero/qantas-reveals-cabin-upgrades-for-a330-aircraft/#comments Sat, 26 Oct 2024 16:00:36 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54682 Qantas has today revealed a series of cabin upgrades for their A330 fleet of aircraft. The new economy seats, with larger entertainment screens, will be available across the airline’s Airbus A330 fleet, which operates international flights to Hong Kong, Singapore, and Tokyo. The upgrade is part of a multimillion-dollar investment across 10 A330-200 aircraft. Seats […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/qantas-reveals-cabin-upgrades-for-a330-aircraft/feed/ 1 54682 Air Canada and airBaltic Announce Codeshare Agreement https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-and-airbaltic-announce-codeshare-agreement/ https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-and-airbaltic-announce-codeshare-agreement/#comments Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:45:10 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54521 Air Canada and airBaltic announce codeshare agreement with the first stage beginning 6th November.

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-and-airbaltic-announce-codeshare-agreement/feed/ 1 54521 TAP Air Portugal Frequent Flyers Can Tackle Poverty Through Air Mile Donations https://travelradar.aero/tap-air-portugal-frequent-flyers-can-tackle-poverty-through-air-mile-donations/ https://travelradar.aero/tap-air-portugal-frequent-flyers-can-tackle-poverty-through-air-mile-donations/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2024 15:00:55 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54313 Frequent Flyers can donate air miles to three designated charities: APOIAR, Orbis and Sol Sem Fronteiras. The option to donate is available to all members of TAP Air Portugal’s (TAP) Miles & Go Programme. The airline has pledged support to the charities for the next three years (2024-2026.) Miles Exchanged for Flights The three charities […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/tap-air-portugal-frequent-flyers-can-tackle-poverty-through-air-mile-donations/feed/ 3 54313 Embraer to invest up to $70 million in new MRO facilities in Fort Worth, Texas https://travelradar.aero/embraer-to-invest-up-to-70-million-in-new-mro-facilities-in-fort-worth-texas/ https://travelradar.aero/embraer-to-invest-up-to-70-million-in-new-mro-facilities-in-fort-worth-texas/#comments Sat, 19 Oct 2024 12:02:02 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=54310 The two-phased plan will start operations in an existing hangar, while construction of a new facility at Perot Field Alliance Airport is underway. Fort Worth City Council has also approved incentives that will create approximately 250 new skilled aviation jobs in Texas. Expansion of MRO Service Network The investment and expansion of its maintenance, repair […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/embraer-to-invest-up-to-70-million-in-new-mro-facilities-in-fort-worth-texas/feed/ 1 54310 Etihad Airways Announces Increase in Flights Between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur https://travelradar.aero/etihad-airways-announces-increase-in-flights-between-abu-dhabi-and-jaipur/ https://travelradar.aero/etihad-airways-announces-increase-in-flights-between-abu-dhabi-and-jaipur/#respond Sat, 12 Oct 2024 17:30:19 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=53943 Weekly flights to the Indian city are set to more than double to 10 a week from 15 December 2024. The boost comes less than 4 months after the route was launched. Increased Global Connectivity The flights between Abu Dhabi and Jaipur will operate on Airbus A320 aircraft where passengers can enjoy Etihad’s acclaimed service […]

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]]> https://travelradar.aero/etihad-airways-announces-increase-in-flights-between-abu-dhabi-and-jaipur/feed/ 0 53943 Air Canada Pilots Vote in Favour of Agreement https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-pilots-vote-in-favour-of-agreement/ https://travelradar.aero/air-canada-pilots-vote-in-favour-of-agreement/#respond Fri, 11 Oct 2024 11:30:14 +0000 https://travelradar.aero/?p=53954 The vote, by more than 5,200 pilots represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), approved a Four-Year Collective Agreement between the association and the airline. 67% voted in favour of the agreement, averting a strike. Wage Increase The agreement, retroactively effective from 30 September 2023, will see a cumulative wage hike of nearly 42% over […]

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