January 2016

  • Qantas to launch health insurance for frequent flyers

    Qantas to launch health insurance for frequent flyers

    This article is re-published with kind permission of “www.airlinetrends.com”. Many airline passengers lament the traditional loyalty program format, which has become somewhat antiquated and can take forever to produce any useable benefit. But in a new loyalty tie-up with Aussie health insurance provider nib, Qantas is demonstrating that it understands how to engage people in…

  • Pegasus’un 2015 Yılı Performansı Belli Oldu

    Pegasus’un 2015 Yılı Performansı Belli Oldu

    Pegasus Havayolları, 2015 yılında taşıdığı yolcu sayısını bir önceki yıla göre yüzde 13,2 artırarak başarılı bir performans sergiledi ve 22.34 milyona ulaştı. Yıl boyunca iç hatlarda 13.81 milyon, dış hatlarda ise 8.52 milyon yolcu Pegasus ile uçtu. Pegasus Havayolları, 2015 yılı trafik verilerini açıkladı. 2015 yılında taşıdığı yolcu sayısını, 2014 yılına oranla yüzde 13,2artırarak 22.34 milyona yükselten Pegasus’un…

  • Taxiing @ Mauritius SSR Airport aboard a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330

    Taxiing @ Mauritius SSR Airport aboard a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330

    Taxiing at Mauritius SSR Airport aboard a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330. Emirates A380 and Air Mauritius A340’s are also seen in this video. January 2016

  • Scan&Fly by SITA

    Scan&Fly by SITA

    Scan&Fly at Hong Kong Airport Hong Kong is one of most exciting cities of today and a visit to Hong Kong seems to be on everyone’s wish list. And of course, the journey ends with a fast and easy baggage check-in at Hong Kong International Airport, with SITA Scan&Fly. Join SITA in this journey. For…

  • THY Filosuna Katılan Boeing 777’nin Teslimat Uçuşu

    THY Filosuna Katılan Boeing 777’nin Teslimat Uçuşu

    Türk Hava Yolları’nın (THY) filosuna katılan ‘Sümela’ adlı TC-LJE tescilli uçakla birlikte filodaki 777-300ER sayısı 24’e çıktı. İşte teslimat uçuşu! Boeing’in imalat hattından çıkan TC-LJE, test uçuşlarının ardından önce THY pilotlarına teslim edildi. Mesul Kaptan Pilot Özcan Ünal (aynı zamanda Baş Pilot Yardımcısı), Kaptan Pilot Tansel Akıncı, Kaptan Pilot İsmail Tezcan ve İkinci Pilot Serkan…

  • Yolcu Uçaklarının Yükseklikleri Ne Kadar?

    Yolcu Uçaklarının Yükseklikleri Ne Kadar?

    Birbirlerinden farklı tip ve büyüklükte bir çok yolcu uçağı bulunuyor. Pek iyi; bu yolcu uçaklarının yerden yüksekliklerinin ne kadar olduğunu biliyor musunuz? THY Teknik tarafından hazırlanan bir infografikte, Boeing ve Airbus firmalarına ait bir çok farklı uçak tipinin yerden yükseklikleri verilmiş. Özellikle “Super Jumbo” kategorisindeki Airbus A380’in yüksekliği dikkat çekici. İşte Airbus ve Boeing tarafından…

  • United Airlines – Big Metal Bird Video Series

    United Airlines – Big Metal Bird Video Series

    Big Metal Bird: Episode 1 – Baggage Have you ever wondered what happens to your bags after you’ve checked them in? Join host, Katie Nolan, as she traces the journey your bags take to get to your destination in the first episode of Big Metal Bird. Big Metal Bird: Episode 2 – Destinations How do…

  • Alaska Airlines – Painting & unveiling the new livery

    Alaska Airlines – Painting & unveiling the new livery

    What does it take to paint a plane? It took Alaska Airlines team of 10 painters a total of 1800 hours over twelve days to bring airline’s new brand refresh to life on Boeing 737-800. Alaska Airlines first introduced this new design on January 25, 2016 and will be updating its entire fleet to this…

  • Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

    Iran selects Airbus for its civil aviation renewal

    In a significant step for modernising Iran’s commercial aviation sector, Iranian officials have signed two agreements with Airbus at the Elysée Palace during Iranian President Hassan Rouhani’s official visit to France. One agreement covers Iran Air’s acquisition of 118 Airbus jetliners – 73 widebodies and 45 single-aisle aircraft – and includes pilot and maintenance training…

  • Introducing Cathay Dragon

    Introducing Cathay Dragon

    Dragonair, Cathay Pacific’s sister airline, will soon be rebranded as Cathay Dragon. As Cathay continually strive to help its passengers travel well, this rebranding will offer a more seamless brand experience across the two airlines. Here, the Chief Executive of Cathay Pacific and Chairman of Dragonair, Ivan Chu, as well as the Chief Executive Officer…

  • The 2016 Changi Millionaire

    The 2016 Changi Millionaire

    Our big congratulations to Linda Tobin! She spent S$412.90 on a whisky from DFS at Changi Airport and became the 2016 #ChangiMillionaire! Check out the highlights of the Grand Draw that happened over the weekend. Who knows… you could be our 2017 #ChangiMillionaire! More information: millionaire.changiairport.com

  • Qantas Safety Video

    Qantas Safety Video

    Friendly Australians and stunning destinations are the stars of the new Qantas safety video that showcases Australia as an amazing place to visit.