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Time Out
09-07-2025
- Time Out
The best airlines in Asia
Since 2019, Singapore Airlines has taken the crown annually for the leading airline in Asia in the ranking published by the World Travel Awards. For two decades, the airline has operated the world's longest flight between Singapore and New York with a duration of 19 hours flying over 15,300 kilometres. The airline is part of the Star Alliance and has a fleet of over 180 aircraft that fly to over 110 destinations. It offers many seating options from ultra-luxurious suites to spacious premium economy seating. Singapore Airlines is a preferred airline as well due to the gourmet quality of in-flight meals and the remarkable service from the flight stewards.
Business Standard
03-07-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Air Canada Celebrates Canada Day with Limited-time Fare Discounts for Customers Flying from India
NewsVoir New Delhi [India], July 3: In the run up to Canada Day celebrations held on July 1 every year, Air Canada has announced exclusive, limited-time discounts of up to INR 2,900 on round-trip Economy fares for customers flying from India to Canada. The discount includes all popular non-stop routes from New Delhi and Mumbai to major Canadian cities, including Toronto and Montreal, with onward connectivity across Air Canada's extensive North American network. The promotion is valid only for bookings made from June 23 to July 7, 2025, for travel to Canada between September 1, 2025, and March 26, 2026. Arun Pandeya, Air Canada's General Manager for India, said, "We are delighted to extend Canada Day celebrations to our Indian customers through this special offer, encouraging customers to explore the beautiful country of Canada." "Whether travelling for business, leisure or to connect with family, we are offering great sale prices to inspire Indian customers already looking to book their next adventure." Indian customers can take advantage of these discounts by booking via Air Canada's website. For full details and to book tickets, please visit Recently, Air Canada was awarded as the 'Best Airline in North America' at 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. Air Canada is Canada's largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world's most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada's climate ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada's TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.
Fashion Value Chain
03-07-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Air Canada Celebrates Canada Day with Limited-time Fare Discounts for Customers Flying from India
In the run up to Canada Day celebrations held on July 1 every year, Air Canada has announced exclusive, limited-time discounts of up to INR 2,900 on round-trip Economy fares for customers flying from India to Canada. The discount includes all popular non-stop routes from New Delhi and Mumbai to major Canadian cities, including Toronto and Montral, with onward connectivity across Air Canada's extensive North American network. The promotion is valid only for bookings made from June 23 to July 7, 2025, for travel to Canada between September 1, 2025, and March 26, 2026. Arun Pandeya, Air Canada's General Manager for India, said, 'We are delighted to extend Canada Day celebrations to our Indian customers through this special offer, encouraging customers to explore the beautiful country of Canada.' 'Whether travelling for business, leisure or to connect with family, we are offering great sale prices to inspire Indian customers already looking to book their next adventure.' Indian customers can take advantage of these discounts by booking via Air Canada's website. For full details and to book tickets, please visit Recently, Air Canada was awarded as the 'Best Airline in North America' at 2025 Skytrax World Airline Awards. About Air Canada Air Canada is Canadas largest airline, the country's flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the worlds most comprehensive air transportation network. Air Canada provides scheduled service directly to more than 180 airports in Canada, the United States and Internationally on six continents. It holds a Four-Star ranking from Skytrax. Air Canada's Aeroplan program is Canada's premier travel loyalty program, where members can earn or redeem points on the world's largest airline partner network of 45 airlines, plus through an extensive range of merchandise, hotel and car rental partners. Through Air Canada Vacations, it offers more travel choices than any other Canadian tour operator to hundreds of destinations worldwide, with a wide selection of hotels, flights, cruises, day tours, and car rentals. Its freight division, Air Canada Cargo, provides air freight lift and connectivity to hundreds of destinations across six continents using Air Canada's passenger and freighter aircraft. Air Canada's climate ambition includes a long-term aspirational goal of net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. For additional information, please see Air Canada's TCFD disclosure. Air Canada shares are publicly traded on the TSX in Canada and the OTCQX in the US.
Mid East Info
17-06-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair Expand Codeshare Partnership - Middle East Business News and Information
Turkish Airlines and Icelandair announced the expansion of their existing codeshare partnership during the 81 st IATA AGM in New Delhi, India. This expansion marks a significant step in strengthening connectivity between two key regions at the crossroads of continents and oceans. Since the beginning of their partnership in June 2023, the two flag carriers have cooperated under a codeshare agreement to offer passengers more seamless travel options. Building on this foundation, Icelandair will introduce direct flights between Reykjavik and İstanbul, starting September 5, 2025, operating twice weekly during the winter season. These new flights will be incorporated into the scope of the agreement, allowing Turkish Airlines to put its marketing code on Icelandair's operations. In return, Icelandair will place its marketing code on select Turkish Airlines flights beyond Istanbul, covering destinations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. This extended integration connects Icelandair's transatlantic network with Turkish Airlines' global reach across multiple continents, creating new opportunities for both business and leisure travel. Commenting on the expansion of the partnership, Turkish Airlines CEO, Mr. Bilal Ekşi stated: 'This cooperation goes beyond a commercial partnership. It represents a strategic alignment between two trusted carriers. By launching direct flights between Reykjavik and Istanbul and integrating our networks, we are opening the door to new traffic flows and connectivity options between Iceland, Türkiye and beyond.' Bogi Nils Bogason, Icelandair CEO, also commented: 'Building on the partnership with Turkish Airlines will offer travelers even greater connectivity and seamless travel options across our combined networks. The expansion of our codeshare partnership to multiple destinations in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, reflects our shared commitment to service excellence, building a stronger global network and unlocking new opportunities for growth.' This enhanced cooperation is expected to boost tourism and trade between Türkiye and Iceland while enhancing global connectivity through one of Europe's most comprehensive route networks. About Turkish Airlines: Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 484 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 353 worldwide destinations as 300 international and 53 domestics in 131 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website or its social media accounts on Facebook , X , YouTube , LinkedIn and Instagram . About Star Alliance: Established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, the Star Alliance network was founded on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition, and seamless service. Since its inception, it has offered the largest and most comprehensive airline network, with a strong emphasis on enhancing the customer experience throughout the entire Alliance journey. The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United. Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers 17,837 daily flights to over 1,160 airports in 192 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partner Juneyao Airlines. About Icelandair: With an extensive route network, Icelandair uses the unique geographical location of Iceland as a hub midway between Europe and North America offering direct flights to around 60 destinations. Additional to the international route network, Icelandair operates a domestic network in Iceland, an airfreight and logistics business as well as aircraft leasing and consulting services. Since its foundation in 1937, Icelandair has steadily expanded its route network and, in 2024, transported 4.7 million passengers to 55 destinations in Europe and North America and employed around 3,600 full-time employees. Icelandair is a publicly traded company, listed on Nasdaq Iceland.
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
'A transformative time for Air India': CEO Campbell Wilson on the airline's 3-year overhaul
Image used for representative purposes Tata Group-owned Air India has been working on a top-to-bottom transformation for the last three years and has also placed orders for 570 planes, the airline's CEO and MD Campbell Wilson said on Monday. 'It is a transformative time for India and a transformative time for Air India…,' Wilson said, highlighting the airline's ongoing evolution, reported PTI. Facing persistent financial losses, Air India launched an ambitious restructuring strategy in 2022. Wilson noted that the airline had previously lacked the investment levels typically seen in other carriers, which had hindered its appeal as a Star Alliance partner. 'Three years ago, the airline had no active interline arrangements with Star Alliance members,' he said. 'Thanks to the commitment we have made to customer experience, fleet, expansion and quality, we have now established interline agreements with all of the Star Alliance carriers,' Wilson added during a discussion at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) annual general meeting held in the national capital. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thị trường có dấu hiệu suy thoái không? IC Markets Đăng ký Undo Today, Air India maintains codeshare partnerships with nearly all Star Alliance members. While interline agreements allow airlines to issue and accept tickets for flights operated by partner carriers, codeshare arrangements typically enable an airline to sell tickets for its passengers on partner flights under a single booking. The Air India CEO further claimed that the carrier has been working on a top-to-bottom transformation for the last three years. Wilson had made another statement on Air India's future operations on Sunday specifically regarding its association with a Turkish firm amid geopolitical tensions. The Airlines announced its plans to reduce its reliance on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its wide-body aircraft, redirecting operations to alternative Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities, according to CEO Campbell Wilson. "It does take a while to adjust when the circumstances change around us but we are obviously sensitive to the national sentiment and perhaps the national wishes. So, regardless of which country we are talking about, we would clearly take cognisance of what people like us to do and expect us to do," Wilson said in an interview with PTI. Read more: Air India to shift maintenance work from Turkish firm as it 'looks to adjust plans' amid geopolitical tensions Additionally in another statement a day later, Wilson revealed that that the airline is likely to wind up its association with Turkish Technic "Air India is likely to wind up its association with Turkish Technic, a global aviation maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) company. The company used to provide maintenance for Boeing 777 aircraft in the airline's fleet. The airlines said they would find alternatives. The decision has been taken in the national interest, respecting public sentiments," the Air India CEO told ANI. Currently, Air India operates a fleet of 191 aircraft- including 64 wide-body and 127 narrow-body planes- and serves 112 destinations globally. Stay informed with the latest business news, updates on bank holidays and public holidays . AI Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
