NEWSJul 20, 2023Traveling Between the U.S. and China? Checking Your Bag Just Got EasierIn a move that significantly improves the transfer experience for travelers, Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines have introduced a seamless baggage check-in process for customers traveling between the U.S. and Interior China. In doing so, the two airlines have effectively reduced wait times and streamlined the entire boarding process.Read More →
NEWSJul 17, 2023China Eastern Airlines Receives Second C919 AircraftOn July 16, China's second domestically developed C919 aircraft was delivered to Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines. China is developing the COMAC C919 to provide a domestically produced alternative to the Boeing 737 and Airbus A320 families. The first C919 aircraft completed its inaugural flight from Shanghai to Beijing on May 28.Read More →
NEWSJun 30, 2023Delta Air Lines and El Al to Launch Strategic PartnershipDelta Air Lines and Israel's national carrier El Al have announced a strategic partnership that will offer better connections for passengers flying between the U.S. and Israel. Read More →
ROUTESJun 22, 2023China Adds More International Routes as Part of Post-Pandemic RecoveryChina has begun reopening its airports since the pandemic. Many airlines within the country have reported improvements in route popularity, especially due to the increase of travel in the summer.Read More →
NEWSJun 10, 2023Israel Hosts Aviation Conference in Tel Aviv, Discusses El Al's FutureIsrael hosted an aviation conference in Tel Aviv where aviation representatives discussed the industry's future. El Al also celebrated its 75th anniversary and shared its future plans, including the possibility of new flights to Arab countries depending on the political environment.Read More →
NEWSMay 29, 2023China Completes First Flight with C919China's C919 completes its first flight from Shanghai to Berlin. The flight marks a major milestone in China's plan to become self-sufficientRead More →
ROUTESMay 18, 2023China Southern Airlines Launches Flights to Turkmenistan and TajikistanChina Southern Airlines has started flights from Xi'an to Ashgabat in Turkmenistan and Dushanbe in Tajikistan. Both routes are part of the Air Silk Road that aims to expand air connectivity across Europe and Asia.Read More →
NEWSMay 16, 2023Aviation Hubs in The UAE and Saudi Arabia to Fuel Recovery of Middle Eastern Aviation MarketAviation hubs in the UAE and Saudi Arabia are expected to play a major role in the Middle East reaching pre-pandemic levels of passenger traffic. Airports in cities such as Dubai and Riyadh have been seeing strong results in recent months.Read More →
NEWSMay 08, 2023Turkish Airlines Expands Stopover Program, Highlights UEFA Champions League PartnershipTurkish Airlines announced multiple new initiatives at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 conference in Dubai. The airline is adding new routes, a stopover program, sponsorship with the UEFA Champions League, and established new corporate goals.Read More →
NEWSMay 02, 2023US-China Flights Still Down as Post-COVID Recovery DelayedU.S.-China flights still down 94% as post-COVID recovery delayed. Travels bound for Asia bounces back for American carriers, but not Chinese-bound travelsRead More →
