The USA's United Airlines’ second-quarter profit rose more than 20 per cent compared to last year thanks to strong demand for international travel, but its third-quarter forecast is taking into account an oversupply of capacity affecting fares.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global passenger demand in May, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), was up 10.7 per cent compared to May 2023 and total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASKs), was up 8.5 per cent year-on-year. Load factor was 83.4 per cent, a record for the month.
DeiRa Hotel and Apartments in Prestwick, Scotland has opened during the golf Open Championship in nearby Troon, which runs till July 21.
The UK's Virgin Atlantic (VA) is dropping its only China flight - London Heathrow to Shanghai - because of 'complications due to not being able to fly through Russian airspace'.
The legendary Pan Am airline brand will be making a return to the skies next year, first flying a one-off from New York to London using a B757 configured with 50 seats that will make multiple stops with overnight hotel stays and with fares for the 12-day trip costing US$59,950 based on two sharing (10 per cent more for solo travellers).
The UK's easyJet is launching four new routes from three UK airports, including to Luxor in Egypt.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its latest report on Tourism Trends and Policies 2024, which highlights the sector’s continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, with international tourist arrivals in 2023 exceeding pre-pandemic levels in many OECD countries. However, the pace of recovery has been uneven and the sector faces renewed challenges that may weigh on growth.
Australian airline Jetstar has launched a Kiwi Sale with more than 25,000 discounted one-way fares from A$169.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian Seward as its Sydney, Australia-based vp and general manager Asia Pacific.
The ceo of Australia's Qantas Airways, Vanessa Hudson, says the country doesn't have the population needed to support more than three domestic airlines.
Hudson said the loss of budget airline Bonza after only a year is evidence - and the government needs to focus on the sustainability of the market.
Indonesian airline TransNusa has received approval to start flights from Jakarta, Indonesia to Subang Airport in Malaysia.
The Ming Culture Forum 2024 was recently held in the district of Changping in Beijing, China. 
The USA's United Airlines’ second-quarter profit rose more than 20 per cent compared to last year thanks to strong demand for international travel, but its third-quarter forecast is taking into account an oversupply of capacity affecting fares.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says global passenger demand in May, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), was up 10.7 per cent compared to May 2023 and total capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASKs), was up 8.5 per cent year-on-year. Load factor was 83.4 per cent, a record for the month.
DeiRa Hotel and Apartments in Prestwick, Scotland has opened during the golf Open Championship in nearby Troon, which runs till July 21.
The UK's Virgin Atlantic (VA) is dropping its only China flight - London Heathrow to Shanghai - because of 'complications due to not being able to fly through Russian airspace'.
The legendary Pan Am airline brand will be making a return to the skies next year, first flying a one-off from New York to London using a B757 configured with 50 seats that will make multiple stops with overnight hotel stays and with fares for the 12-day trip costing US$59,950 based on two sharing (10 per cent more for solo travellers).
The UK's easyJet is launching four new routes from three UK airports, including to Luxor in Egypt.The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has released its latest report on Tourism Trends and Policies 2024, which highlights the sector’s continued recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, with international tourist arrivals in 2023 exceeding pre-pandemic levels in many OECD countries. However, the pace of recovery has been uneven and the sector faces renewed challenges that may weigh on growth.
Australian airline Jetstar has launched a Kiwi Sale with more than 25,000 discounted one-way fares from A$169.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has appointed Sebastian Seward as its Sydney, Australia-based vp and general manager Asia Pacific.
The ceo of Australia's Qantas Airways, Vanessa Hudson, says the country doesn't have the population needed to support more than three domestic airlines.
Hudson said the loss of budget airline Bonza after only a year is evidence - and the government needs to focus on the sustainability of the market.
Indonesian airline TransNusa has received approval to start flights from Jakarta, Indonesia to Subang Airport in Malaysia.
The Ming Culture Forum 2024 was recently held in the district of Changping in Beijing, China.
