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British Airways has revamped its flagship Concorde Room at Heathrow Terminal 5, taking inspiration from the very best of British Design. The refurbishment to the airline’s exclusive lounge included re-upholstering iconic pieces of furniture, and adding new feature pieces to the room, all of which are illuminated by hand-blown glass …

  As Dana Air prepares to celebrate 9 years of Consistency in operations tomorrow,  below is a statement signed by Dana Air’s Accountable Manager / Chief Operating officer. “We celebrate the 9th anniversary of Dana Air, one of Nigeria’s leading and most consistent airline. Since commencing flight operations on November 10, 2008, we …

As part of efforts aimed at improving ground facilitation and enhancing safety, security and comfort of the travelling public, the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria has opened a new entrance to the multistorey car park at the Murtala Muhammed Airport, Lagos. The new entrance, situated along the Airline Services Limited …

The Emirates Flight Training Academy, a launch customer for the new Phenom aircraft, has taken delivery of its first Embraer Phenom 100EV entry-level jet in Dubai. The aircraft, A6-DWC, is the first of the five Phenom 100EVs that will make up the training fleet of the Academy. The aircraft was …

India’s biggest airline IndiGo apologised to a passenger after video emerged of him being tackled by staff. The video released on Monday allegedly shows IndiGo staff manhandling the passenger on the Delhi airport tarmac last month. It has sparked public outcry on social media and has been televised widely on …

Spirit Airlines, at least, is honest about the tight quarters on its planes. “We’re a cozy airline,” it says on its website. “We add extra seats to our planes so we can fly with more people. This lowers ticket prices for everyone, just like a car pool.” It’s not news that …

Today, United Airlines (UAL) flew – for the final time – a Boeing 747 aircraft, the jumbo jet with the unmistakable silhouette that once represented the state-of-the-art in air travel. Serving as the ultimate throwback, the airline recreated the first 747 flight operated by United in 1970 for today’s historic …

  Chairman/Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, Mr. Allen Onyema has assured that the carrier will continue to insist on safe and exceptional flight services, abelnewsng reports. Onyema made the pledge during the official presentation of the membership certificate of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to Air Peace in …

Qatar Airways is buying a 9.6% stake in Cathay Pacific for HK$5.16bn ($662m; £506m), giving the Middle Eastern airline more access to China’s lucrative aviation market. The deal will make the airline Cathay Pacific’s third largest shareholder. It is the first known investment by a Middle Eastern airline into an …

Members of the League of Airports and Aviation Correspondents(LAAC) have elected new officials that will pilot the affairs of the association for the next three years. Mr. Olusegun Koiki was elected as the new chairman of the league with other six executive members in various capacities. The election was conducted …