O Canada – Here comes Etihad’s eh! 380

Etihad Airways is excited to announce that its legendary A380 will serve the Abu Dhabi – Toronto route in time for Summer 2025. The famous double-decker will start flying between Zayed Abu Dhabi International (AUH) and Toronto Pearson International (YYZ) on 24 June 2025, perfectly timed for the busy summer travel period and key corporate market. It means the…

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Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Partnership Takes Off

Australian travellers are set to benefit after a deeper strategic partnership between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airways Group was given the green light by the Australian Government. Qatar Airways Group’s minority 25 per cent investment in Virgin Australia has now received Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval following the Federal Treasurer’s announcement today. This follows the Australian Competition and…

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Qatar Airways Launches Off-Airport Check-in Service in Makkah for Hajj and Umrah Passengers

Qatar Airways, the World’s Best Airline as voted by Skytrax 2024, has introduced off-airport check-in service in Makkah, providing Hajj and Umrah passengers with a seamless and hassle-free travel experience. Launched in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS), this service enables passengers to complete check-in formalities, receive their boarding passes, and the baggage to be collected from the city,…

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myPlane accelerates shift to digital charter bookings with new AI features

myPlane, the world’s first online booking engine for commercial charter flights, has taken a major step forward in modernising the €100 billion industry with the launch of its new AI-powered features. The new enhancements are designed to lower the barriers to digital adoption, making it easier than ever for airlines and B2B travel buyers to transition from outdated, manual…

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You can once again share Aeroplan points with up to 7 family members — here’s how

Air Canada Aeroplan members can now set up new family points pools … again. Aeroplan introduced family points sharing in 2020, making it easier for members to redeem their rewards. However, the ability to create new family accounts was suspended in 2023 due to service misuse concerns. This didn’t affect members with existing family points pools, but it prevented…

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11 cruise ship excursions to avoid

You have eight to 10 hours in port, and you might never return to that destination. How do you make sure you don’t blow your chance at an amazing vacation day by choosing the wrong cruise ship shore excursion? It’s a daunting task for sure, but some close reading and a little bit of thought can steer you away…

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American AAdvantage miles vs. Loyalty Points: What’s the difference?

If you’ve looked at your American Airlines account recently, you likely saw two numbers: miles and Loyalty Points. Although Loyalty Points and American AAdvantage miles are related, they differ greatly. And, especially since Loyalty Points reset to zero every year on March 1, it’s important to know the difference. So, here’s what you need to know. American Airlines miles…

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