Thai Airways will discipline two staff members over the first class seating controversy last week that deeply embarrassed the Thai flag carrier. In a statement quoted in the Bangkok Post, Thai Airways President Sumeth Damrongchaitham said: It was found...
Emirates Firmly Dismisses Rumor Of Etihad Merger
“We can make it very simple, very easy: There’s no truth to the rumour. No truth. And end of story.” That’s Hubert Frach, Emirates head of commercial operations for Europe and the Americas. He’s in England this week touting Emirates’...
Middle East Airlines Orders A330neo
Beirut-based Middle East Airlines has committed to four Airbus A330neo aircraft to modernize its midhaul fleet. There has been no official announcement, but MEA’s annual statement indicated “commitments” for 11 Airbus A321neo and four A330neo aircraft. The 11 A321s have...
Philippine Airlines Launches Nonstop Service To New York JFK
Philippine Airlines has launched nonstop service between Manila and New York City aboard its new Airbus A350-900 jetliner. The flag carrier of the Philippines, more commonly known as PAL, will serve New York JFK five times weekly. With the...