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Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, has announced a significant milestone for its Miles&Smiles loyalty programme, welcoming its 20 millionth member. This achievement marks 35 years of growth and innovation since the frequent flyer programme’s inception in 1989.

SWISS has reported mixed results from its flight operations for the 2024 summer holiday period. Various actions taken in advance of this year’s peak travel season helped raise the airline’s year-to-date punctuality to 64 per cent – an improvement on the same period in 2023 that was achieved despite its transporting some 8 per cent

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, takes to the skies to celebrate its longstanding and ongoing commitment to South Africa, with the country’s first ever A380 flypast. Running up the score, the remarkable low-level aerial showcase also marks Emirates’ first ever flypast in Africa and the first international airline to execute such a feat in

Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier, is pleased to announce the commencement of its new six weekly flights to Dhaka, Bangladesh, starting November 1, 2024. The new service will be operated with the state-of-the-art Boeing B787 Dreamliner, offering passengers a comfortable and seamless travel experience.

Exactly 25 years ago, Lufthansa Group employees in Frankfurt am Main founded the help alliance, Lufthansa Group’s aid organization. To mark this anniversary, Europe’s largest aviation company is sending a clear sign of support across the continent: an Airbus A321neo with the lettering ‘help alliance’ and many colorful “helping hands” will be flying in Lufthansa’s

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announces the opening of Hyatt Place Rouen, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s global footprint in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. Combining style, innovation and 24/7 convenience, the new hotel features a modern design, casual atmosphere, and practical amenities, such as three meeting rooms, a restaurant with

Radisson RED Danang makes its debut on Vietnam’s central coast, introducing an exciting new era of unconventional lifestyle hospitality to this vibrant seafront city. Situated on Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Danang’s main oceanfront road, just steps from My Khe Beach, this bold upper upscale hotel, the first Radisson RED hotel in South East Asia Pacific,

Minor Hotels, a global hospitality leader with over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries, has announced plans to launch its Avani Hotels & Resorts lifestyle brand in Singapore, marking the group’s entry into the country. Scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027, the 13-storey upscale property aligns with Minor Hotels’ expansion

As the ‘End of Summer Sale’ launches, British Airways Holidays has identified the most sought-after destinations for 2025 holidays so far and delves into the movers and shakers over the last 12 months. The never-ending allure of the Big Apple means New York has retained the top spot once again for 2025. Meanwhile, Phuket and

cdf Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex, a flagship venture of China Duty Free Group (CDFG), will mark its 10th anniversary on Sept. 1. Since its grand opening, this complex has attracted over 70 million visitors, significantly boosting tourism in south China’s island province of Hainan.