Archive June 2017

19 Jun 2017

The Fresh Prince of Belavia: a review of the Belarus national airline

I was looking forward with curiosity and anticipation to my trip to Minsk in Belarus (trip report coming soon). My main concern was the flight on the national carrier, Belavia.

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12 Jun 2017
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Jet Airways and Aeromexico announce new frequent flyer deal

India’s Jet Airways and Aeromexico of Mexico are working towards greater cooperation on codeshare flights and frequent flyer programmes. To begin, both carriers will codeshare on each other’s services between India and Mexico via common gates in Europe, including London Heathrow.

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07 Jun 2017
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United Airlines announces longest scheduled nonstop US flight – between Los Angeles and Singapore

United Airlines has announced that it will introduce daily nonstop flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Singapore’s Changi Airport (SIN), from October 27, 2017 (westbound). The flight will set the new distance record for any airline operating a flight to or from the US, at 8,700 miles.

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02 Jun 2017
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Air New Zealand boosts Samoa route

Air New Zealand is expanding its route between New Zealand and Samoa with a move to widebody aircraft services at least twice weekly year-round, adding at least 14,500 extra seats between Auckland and Apia annually.

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