SWISS will supplement the in-flight entertainment on its long-haul services with its fifth Flying Film Festival from the beginning of December 2023 to the end of January 2024. The latest edition of the SWISS Flying Film Festival features 14 entertaining short films by filmmakers from all over the globe. The…
Air Serbia will deploy the Blueview digital services platform as proof of concept to determine customer demand. Air Serbia has selected Bluebox Aviation Systems Ltd. (Bluebox) to trial Bluebox’s Blueview digital passenger services platform. It is hosted on the Bluebox Wow portable wireless system in its battery-operated format. Air Serbia…
Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways have announced a new Frequent Flyer Partnership Air France-KLM and Etihad Airways are extending their Frequent Flyer programs. The national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the flagship carriers of France and the Netherlands have formed a strategic alliance for loyalty rewards. This partnership…
Etihad Airways celebrates its 20th anniversary with an iconic fly-past at the Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. To mark the start of the race, Etihad’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner flew directly above Yas Marina Circuit at an altitude of 600 ft. The UAE’s aerobatic stunt team, Al Fursan,…
Turkish Airlines’ low-cost airline brand AnadoluJet will relaunch its services as AJet Air Transportation, offering low-cost flights starting at the end of March 2024. Turkish Airlines revealed the rebrand and a new livery during a special event at the Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport Turkish Technic Hangar. Turkish Airlines Chairman of…
Virgin Australia has increased its new Boeing MAX family aircraft pipeline. Six additional fuel-efficient MAX-8 aircraft will enter the Virgin Australia fleet, bringing the MAX-8 order to 14 and the total planned latest-generation aircraft to 39. Let’s review the fleet and go inside the plane. The newest addition to the…
Etihad Airways is marking a momentous occasion as they celebrate 20 successful years in the aviation industry. To commemorate this milestone, the airline has unveiled a remarkable racing car. The reveal comes ahead of the highly anticipated Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix happening this weekend. In a…
Cathay Pacific has joined forces with the famous Italian restaurant Pirata, based in Hong Kong. The partnership brings authentic, homestyle Italian cuisine to their flights. Passengers on select flights from Hong Kong can now indulge in Pirata’s delicious fare high above the clouds. This exciting partnership is the latest addition…
Emirates has special Thanksgiving menus for flights between Dubai and the USA from November 23 to November 30. They will also serve traditional festive food in their Dubai, Boston, New York, Los Angeles, and San Francisco lounges from November 18 to November 25. Emirates First Class Thanksgiving In-Flight Menu Emirates…
While warnings about chaotic holiday travel are nothing new, 2023 is gearing up to be a record-breaking year for Thanksgiving air travel. As with any holiday travel, FlightChic advises packing your patience. Review this helpful guide for specific information from airlines, airports, and the TSA. AAA expects 55.5 million travelers this…
