Travel software and technology business Sabre is to make Finnair's "new distribution capability" (NDC) content available via its global distribution system. The two companies renewed their long-term distribution agreement that covers both NDC and "traditional"...
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Irish government says no quick fix to Dublin Airport drone problem
Ireland's transport minister Eamon Ryan said on March 3 that stopping drone flights around Dublin Airport will not be "as simple" as Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary claims. Flights were stopped or diverted for around 30 minutes on March 2 after a drone was...
Malaysia Airlines and IBS announce crew management software tie-up
Malaysia Airlines is to move its crew management systems to IBS Software's cloud-based platform, iFlight Crew, the travel technology company has announced. "With customer and crew satisfaction at the heart of its latest solution, iFlight Crew factors in complex...
Airlines challenge Dutch government’s limits on Schiphol flights
Airlines including KLM Group, Delta Air Lines, Corendon, easyJet and TUI are taking legal action against the Dutch government 's "incomprehensible" attempt to reduce traffic at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport. In a statement published by the European Regions Airline...
Ryanair boss O’Leary says Ireland’s transport minister should quit over Dublin Airport drones
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has labelled Ireland's transport minister Eamon Ryan as "incompetent" and demanded he "take action or resign" after drones forced Dublin Airport to stop flights for a sixth time in 2023. The Dublin-based airline said it had to...
Lufthansa Technik and Emirates in A380 MRO deal
Lufthansa Technik has announced the signing of "two major contracts" with Emirates for the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of its Airbus A380 fleet. Lufthansa Technik will overhaul the main landing gears of the aircraft and will provide the airline with "highly...
Air Canada promises to work with plans to limit carriers at Toronto Pearson
Following reports that carrier limits are to be imposed at Toronto Pearson Airport, flag carrier Air Canada said it was first advised of such plans in August 2022 and came up with a 2023 winter schedule which it said took "these limitations" into account. The carrier...
Plusgrade unveils partnership with AirAsia
Canadian company Plusgrade, which describes itself as "the leading provider of ancillary revenue solutions for the global travel industry", has announced a partnership with AirAsia. The deal will allow the South-east Asian budget carrier's customers to bid for...
Emerald Airlines to link Cork with Bristol and Belfast with the Isle of Man
Emerald Airlines is to fly from Belfast to the Isle of Man from April 24 and from Cork to Bristol starting four days later. The Aer Lingus regional operator flies to 17 destinations across Ireland and the UK after adding to its Belfast route network in the aftermath...
Norse Atlantic aiming for seven US routes from London
In what it said was "an important day for the UK aviation industry", Norse Atlantic Airways announced on February 28 it would by late 2023 be flying to seven US destinations from London Gatwick. Flights to Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and San Francisco will launch...
Porter to work with Montreal Saint-Hubert on new terminal
Porter Aviation Holdings (PAHI) is to work with Montreal Saint-Hubert Airport to develop a new terminal capable of serving over 4 million passengers a year. Building will start in mid-2023 and is due to finish by late 2024. The terminal will give Porter Airlines a...
Sabre and Royal Jordanian extend booking tech and distribution deal
Texas-based Sabre Corporation has announced the renewal and expansion of its"long-term distribution and technology agreement" with Royal Jordanian Airlines. The extension means Sabre will "continue to distribute the carrier's content" via its global distribution...