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Lufthansa's Miles & More program simplification is now expected to go live in early 2024. Speaking at the Altitude 22 industry conference hosted by Amadeus in Dubai, Gerald Schloegl, VP of Digital Channel Solutions & Commerce at the Lufthansa Group, revealed the timeline, adding that full details of the upcoming changes would likely be announced […]

JetBlue has inaugurated Boston to London Heathrow. It is its second Boston-Europe route, joining London Gatwick, which launched last month; I was pleased to be onboard the first flight back to the USA. It now has four USA-Europe routes. Read More Here: Take Off: JetBlue Commences Long-Awaited Boston-London Heathrow Flights | SimpleFlying.com via Flight Booking

National Airlines (5th) has made this announcement: National Airlines has announced the arrival of a Boeing 747-400 ERF, Extended Range Freighter, to its fleet. This addition is a fuel-efficient freighter under registration N663CA (MSN 35237). Featuring a nose door and a large side door, the aircraft is a logical choice globally for sophisticated cargo movements

Sustainable aviation fuel is predicted to grow exponentially as a business over the coming decade. As the industry gets increasingly serious about decarbonization, the scaling of SAF is the most promising interim solution for medium to long-haul air travel. For the foreseeable future, the bulk of SAF will be derived from biogenic sources, as opposed

On Tuesday, Airbus and Ecocopter announced they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on the launch of urban air mobility services across the Latin American region, particularly in Ecuador, Chile, and Peru. Ecocopter is a company with a fleet of Airbus helicopters performing several missions ranging from offshore transport to firefighting, and Airbus

In another display of SpiceJet’s shaky finances, the airline has decided to put many of its pilots on unpaid leave in an attempt to rationalize costs. SpiceJet has been struggling for quite some time, particularly in the wake of the pandemic, which has put the spotlight on its dwindling finances and various operational shortcomings. The

The first A350 for Starlux Airlines has taken off on its first test flight. The airplane was put through its paces from the Airbus site in Toulouse yesterday, marking the first step on the road to delivery to the carrier. Read More Here: Photos: First A350 For Starlux Airlines Takes Flight | SimpleFlying.com via Flight

Virgin Orbit is ready to expand its footprints in the Southern Hemisphere by announcing a launch site in Australia. The satellite launch provider started commercial service last year and since then has been planning its expansion around the globe. And Australia’s Toowoomba Wellcamp Airport is all set to get upgraded to become its latest launch

Contrary to its international aviation sector, Nepal's domestic aviation sector has seen a positive rebound in the past year despite the after-effects of the pandemic and an economic crisis. While international flights struggle to reach pre-pandemic levels, Nepal's domestic traffic saw a 15% growth. However, state-owned Nepal Airlines had not been able to enjoy the

United Airlines will open a new United Club at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) next week. The lounge is set to open on Tuesday, September 27th. The offering is part of the airline's commitment to invest in its Phoenix network. Read More Here: United Airlines Shows Off New Phoenix Club Ahead Of Next Weeks’