Tag: long-haul flights

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A closer look at the transatlantic market

Few air corridors carry the same mix of prestige and pressure as the transatlantic. It’s the world’s fifth-largest international air market, rich with premium leisure and business travellers. It is, however, also notoriously difficult to crack. Still, US, Canadian and European airlines contin...
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Air India temporarily cuts long-haul flights amid safety checks

Air India has announced a temporary reduction in services operated by its Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft, citing the need to undertake enhanced safety checks and adapt to extended flight times caused by ongoing airspace closures in the Middle East. The changes, which come into effect from 21 June and ...
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Lufthansa Group and ITA Airways: Codeshares now also possible on long-haul flights

The Lufthansa Group is taking another important step toward the rapid integration of ITA Airways: Customers will be able to combine flights from Lufthansa, SWISS, Austrian Airlines, and Brussels Airlines with long-haul flights from ITA Airways in a single booking. Corresponding codeshare offers w...
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Finnair strengthens summer network to America and Asia

Finnair is continuing to grow its global presence, adding extra long-haul flights from its Helsinki hub to America and Asia next summer. The news means the airline will boast its largest ever U.S. schedule from Helsinki in 2025, with flights to Asia also at their highest levels since 2019. Fro...
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Lufthansa Group tests Green Fares on intercontinental routes

− Fares available on selected long-haul flights from November 30 − Lufthansa Group continues to expand its offering for more sustainable travel − Growing demand for Green Fares with already more than half a million guests − U.S. Green Fare flights available from Los Angeles to Zurich...
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London Gatwick increases passenger choice with 50 long-haul routes

Image credit: Olivier Cabaret Passengers at London Gatwick can now fly to a choice of 50 long-haul destinations, after the airport landed a new Ethiopian Airlines service to Addis Ababa. The new route will operate three times per week from 21 November and is Gatwick’s first direct flight to th...
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New ‘Global Britain tax’ causes passengers flying long haul to pay an extra £200

Post-Brexit travel will see an extra £200 in tax for passengers flying to destinations over 5,500 miles from the UK. The Global Britain Commission told City A.M this tax will see a cumulative annual bill of nearly £1bn, a figure based on pre-pandemic flight data trends. As travel picks up again, t...
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Air France unveils its new in-flight safety video for long-haul flights

Air France has unveiling its new in-flight safety video which passengers can watch on board Air France long-haul flights as from March 1st 2021. Incorporating all the latest regulatory changes, taking passengers from the steps of the Opéra Garnier to the gardens of the Palace of Versailles, from...
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Air France inaugurates its new lounge at Paris-Orly 3

As from 16 January 2020, Air France is inviting its Business customers and Flying Blue Elite Plus members to discover its new lounge dedicated to long-haul flights departing from terminal 3 at Paris-Orly airport. An area spanning 720 sq. m synonymous with elegance, refinement and tranquillity has b...
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