Airlines
Middle East crisis: Qatar Airways aims for 120 destinations by mid-May as it rebuilds schedule
We feature rolling updates on what already ranks as one of the biggest crises in travel retail history.
Asia Pacific passenger traffic climbs on solid February demand but geopolitical tensions affect outlook
“Asian airlines are facing increased operational challenges, as the rise in conflicts has reduced the availability of airspace, particularly along key Asia-Europe corridors, effectively constraining capacity on these routes and limiting network flexibility for affected carriers.” says AAPA Director General Subhas Menon.
On Location: The APTRA India Conference in Bengaluru
Dermot Davitt is on location to bring readers an unrivalled quality of coverage from The Moodie Davitt Report which is – once again – a fully paid-up registrant to the event
OAG data: Southeast Asia emerges as alternative hub as Middle East conflict disrupts air capacity
Travel businesses anticipate demand will move towards travel within Southeast Asia (64%) amid the escalating conflict, while Europe (24%) remains a preferred destination despite flight disruptions.
Singapore Airlines sets course for Western Sydney Airport with daily flights launching 23 November
The inaugural SQ201 service is set to depart Singapore at 11:30 (local time) and arrive at 22:20, while the return service, SQ202, is scheduled to leave Western Sydney International at 23:55 the same day, arriving in Singapore at 05:05 on 24 November.
IATA long-term outlook: Passenger traffic set to double by 2050 amid strong air travel resurgence
The global airline trade body’s long-term demand model points to 20.8 trillion RPKs by 2050 under a mid-range scenario, with alternative scenarios outlining the range of outcomes.
FIERRO branches out beyond inflight retail with exclusive jewellery line for airports, cruise and ferry
FIERRO leverages nearly two decades of in-flight retail expertise to enter airport, cruise and ferry channels with a dedicated jewellery range.
Omnevo announces aviation and rail veteran Dr Jan Christoph Meyer as new CEO
Meyer joins with more than two decades of international leadership experience spanning operations, supply chain and digital transformation with companies including Lufthansa Group, LSG Group and Deutsche Bahn.
Korean Air to buy back inflight duty-free retail and catering arm
Korean Air had divested the large majority stake in the combined services unit to Hahn & Company in 2020 to secure liquidity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Images of the Day: A global salute to women across the aviation and travel retail industry
Today’s images capture a powerful moment in the aviation and travel retail sectors, highlighting the vital role and contributions of women in celebration of International Women’s Day.
Gebr Heinemann-led GHARAGE Ventures invests €40 million in future of travel retail with fund launch
GHARAGE Ventures Managing Partner Lennard Niemann says, “The Fund brings together capital, operational know-how and immediate access to industry environments. This is exactly where long needed innovation can be turned into scalable, profitable impact.”
Tourvest Retail & Catering names Michael Raasch as Chief Growth Officer
Formerly CEO and Co-Founder at Omnevo, Raasch brings over 20 years of travel industry experience to his new role.
