Cathay Group Unveils Ambitious HK$100 Billion Investment Plan
Cathay Group has announced a significant investment plan of over HK$100 billion over the next 7 years, raising customer experience and developing the Hong Kong hub.
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Qantas Overhauls its Governance Following Review
- by Len Varley
- August 9, 2024
Qantas has embarked on a significant overhaul of its governance practices following a review that identified shortcomings in decision-making and stakeholder trust. The review, initiated in October 2023, examined the Board’s actions over the preceding year and their impact on customer service and reputation. A key finding of the review was that the Board and
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Korean Air Receives First of Ten 787-10 Dreamliner Aircraft From ALC
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
Korean Air, South Korea’s flag carrier, has taken a significant step in its fleet modernization efforts. The airline recently received the first of ten Boeing 787-10 aircraft from the lessor Air Lease Corporation. Korean Air has recently commenced operations with the widebody aircraft, launching its inaugural flight on July 25 from Seoul Incheon to Tokyo
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British Airways Suspends Flights to Beijing
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
British Airways has announced it will temporarily suspend flights between London and Beijing as of 26 October due to Russian airspace restrictions.
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Qantas Slashes ex-CEO Alan Joyce Exit Pay by $9.3 Million
- by Len Varley
- August 8, 2024
The Qantas Board has concluded its review of executive remuneration for the 2023 financial year. The review has seen the Group trim almost $10 million from former CEO Alan Joyce’s remuneration package. Other Group directors and executives also face cuts in the wake of the turbulent times which the national airline Group has weathered. Incentives
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Los Angeles-Bound Air France A350 Returns to Papeete: Smell of Smoke
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
An Air France Airbus A350-900 operating from Papeete, French Polynesia to Los Angeles made the precautionary return when crew reported the smell of smoke on board on 5 August 2024. Air France flight AF29, an Airbus A350-900 bound for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), reported the issue whilst outbound in the cruise over the Pacific
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Scoot to Receive 3rd and 4th Embraer E190-E2 Aircraft
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
Scoot, Singapore Airlines’ budget subsidiary, is set to welcome two new Embraer E190-E2 aircraft in late 2024. The third aircraft, named “Jalan-Jalan,” arrives in September, followed by “Travel Kaki” in October. These additions pave the way for Scoot’s expansion into two fresh Southeast Asian destinations. Kertajati (Greater Bandung) in Indonesia will see twice-weekly flights from
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Cathay Group Orders 30 Airbus A330neo Widebody Aircraft
- by Len Varley
- August 7, 2024
As a major step in its widebody fleet renewal program, Cathay Group has ordered 30 Airbus A330neo aircraft to replace its older A330-300s.
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Korean Air Flight KE197 Seoul-Ulaanbaatar Suffers Turbulence: 14 Injured
- by James Field
- August 6, 2024
Information has emerged that 14 people were injured onboard Korean Air flight KE197 between Seoul & Ulaanbaatar last weekend due to turbulence. Limited information on the accident at hand is available, but below is what we know on this so far. Without further ado, let’s get into it… 14 Injured by Turbulence!: Korean Air Flight
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Indian Airlines Cancel Flights to Bangladesh Amid Deadly Protests
- by Len Varley
- August 6, 2024
Several Indian airlines have cancelled flight services to Bangladesh following the resignation of the nation’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid upheaval and violent protests. Major Indian carriers, including Air India, IndiGo, and Vistara, temporarily suspended their services to the neighboring country during the period of regional turmoil. Flights Suspended Amid Violent Protests The decision