Best Airlines

Hainan Airlines Garners Accolades at 2023 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, Including Best Airline in China

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

PARIS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 World Airline Awards, the Oscars of the aviation industry, was held in Paris on June 20, 2023.

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  • PARIS, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 World Airline Awards, the Oscars of the aviation industry, was held in Paris on June 20, 2023.
  • Hainan Airlines, a prominent globalplayer in the aviation sector, garnered multiple prestigious awards from the world's top airport and airline service quality  organization SKYTRAX, which are Best Airline in China, Best Airlines Staff Service in China, Best Business Class Comfort Amenities and so on.
  • Besides, Hainan Airlines also ranks No 3 in Best Business Class Airline Onboard Catering, ranks No.5 in The World's Best Airline Cabin Crew and The World's Cleanest Airline.
  • "We are honored to have received the multiple accolades at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards and deeply appreciate the recognition from our passengers worldwide," stated Hainan Airlines chairman Ding Yongzheng.

Hainan Airlines Garners Accolades at 2023 SKYTRAX World Airline Awards, Including Best Airline in China

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 World Airline Awards, the Oscars of the aviation industry, was held in Paris on June 20, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2023 World Airline Awards, the Oscars of the aviation industry, was held in Paris on June 20, 2023.
  • Hainan Airlines, a prominent globalplayer in the aviation sector, garnered multiple prestigious awards from the world's top airport and airline service quality  organization SKYTRAX, which are Best Airline in China, Best Airlines Staff Service in China, Best Business Class Comfort Amenities and so on.
  • Besides, Hainan Airlines also ranks No 3 in Best Business Class Airline Onboard Catering, ranks No.5 in The World's Best Airline Cabin Crew and The World's Cleanest Airline.
  • "We are honored to have received the multiple accolades at the SKYTRAX World Airline Awards and deeply appreciate the recognition from our passengers worldwide," stated Hainan Airlines chairman Ding Yongzheng.

Fiji Airways Awarded Best Airline in Australia and Pacific

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

NADI, Fiji, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiji Airways, Fiji's National Carrier has been recognised as the Skytrax Best Airline in Australia & the Pacific at the prestigious 2023 World Airline Awards, held at the Paris Air Show on 20th June 2023.

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  • NADI, Fiji, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiji Airways, Fiji's National Carrier has been recognised as the Skytrax Best Airline in Australia & the Pacific at the prestigious 2023 World Airline Awards, held at the Paris Air Show on 20th June 2023.
  • This is the first time that Fiji's National Airline has won this accolade, while also retaining the award for the Skytrax Best Airline Staff in Australia & the Pacific for the fourth year in a row.
  • This year, the airline has leap-frogged its two largest competitors to be declared Best Airline in Australia & the Pacific.
  • "Our unwavering commitment to the delivery of quality service, is the reason that Fiji Airways is today, the Best in Australia and the Pacific.

Calin Rovinescu Joins Plusgrade Board and Invests in Company's Growth

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Monday, February 27, 2023

Calin Rovinescu is the former President and CEO of Air Canada, having served in the role from April 2009 until his retirement in February 2021.

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  • Calin Rovinescu is the former President and CEO of Air Canada, having served in the role from April 2009 until his retirement in February 2021.
  • "We are thrilled and humbled to welcome Calin as an investor and board member," said Plusgrade Founder and CEO Ken Harris.
  • Plusgrade is a unique leader in this space and very well-positioned to capitalize on these opportunities," Calin Rovinescu said.
  • "I look forward to working with Ken, the Board of Directors, and the Plusgrade team to build on the Company's success."

Azul announces Nonstop flights to Paris

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Friday, February 17, 2023

SÃO PAULO, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Azul, the largest Airline in Brazil in terms of departures and destinations; announces today the expansion of its international long-haul network and the addition of its 2nd European destination.  Nonstop service from the Sao Paulo – Viracopos hub to Paris Orly airport will begin on April 26th.  This will be the first South American destination for Paris Orly and the only nonstop service between the two airports.  The service will be flown by Azul's modern and efficient A350-900 aircraft with seating in 3 cabins for 334 passengers: 33 in Azul Business, 118 in Azul Economy Extra and 183 in Azul Economy.

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  • Nonstop service from the Sao Paulo – Viracopos hub to Paris Orly airport will begin on April 26th.
  • This will be the first South American destination for Paris Orly and the only nonstop service between the two airports.
  • The service will be flown by Azul's modern and efficient A350-900 aircraft with seating in 3 cabins for 334 passengers: 33 in Azul Business, 118 in Azul Economy Extra and 183 in Azul Economy.
  • In Azul's fleet the aircraft is configured with 33 seats in Azul Business, 118 in Azul Economy Extra and 183 in Azul Economy.

The Best Airlines in the World for Students and Youth Revealed

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

Delta performed well among US students, taking the top spot in three of the six categories, including Best Airline for International Travel, Best Airline Service and Most Trustworthy Airline, though American Airlines stepped in to take first prize for Best Overall Airline.

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  • Delta performed well among US students, taking the top spot in three of the six categories, including Best Airline for International Travel, Best Airline Service and Most Trustworthy Airline, though American Airlines stepped in to take first prize for Best Overall Airline.
  • The national carrier came first in all six categories, which also included Best Airline for Domestic Travel and Best Value Airline.
  • Meanwhile in the UK, budget carrier easyJet won Best Overall Airline and Best Airline Service, and fellow budget carrier Ryanair took home Best Value Airline.
  • Australian students rewarded Virgin Australia for its strong investment in student travel, voting it number one in the Best Overall Airline, Best Value Airline and Best Airline Service categories.

Sabre accelerates NDC rollout with offers from Qatar Airways

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

SOUTHLAKE, Texas, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading software and technology company powering the global travel industry, has successfully integrated IATA New Distribution Capability (NDC) content from Qatar Airways (QR) to its global distribution system (GDS). After a pilot phase with agency customers in Australia and Sweden, the offers of Qatar's flag carrier will now be rolled out successively to travel agencies across the globe starting on July 7, 2022.

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  • Travel agencies will be able to shop, book, and manage NDC offers from Qatar Airways.
  • With Qatar Airways' extensive network of destinations, access to the carrier's unique NDC content is expected to be relevant to travel buyers across the globe in the post-COVID-19 recovery period and beyond.
  • "We believe that realizing the potential of NDC is a collaborative effort, and we are excited about the progress we are making with carriers like Qatar Airways.
  • Qatar Airways currently flies to more than 150 destinations worldwide, connecting through its Doha hub, Hamad International Airport, voted by Skytrax as the 'World's Best Airport 2022'.

QATAR AIRWAYS SIGNS DEAL WITH PANASONIC AVIONICS TO PROVIDE IFEC SOLUTIONS FOR BOEING 777X FLEET

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

HAMBURG, Germany, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways today announced it has signed an agreement with Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics) for its groundbreaking in-flight entertainment (IFE) solution, Astrova, designed to enhance passenger engagement and drive operational efficiency. Qatar's fleet of 40 Boeing 777x is the first aircraft type to feature this industry-leading innovation. With this agreement, Qatar is the first airline to sign as a launch customer globally.

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  • Qatar's fleet of 40 Boeing 777x is the first aircraft type to feature this industry-leading innovation.
  • Complementing Astrova's unsurpassed video performance is Panasonic Avionics' high-fidelity audio, which will deliver high-definition sound over both traditional wired connections and Panasonic Avionics' award-winning Bluetooth technology.
  • The selection of Astrova, by Panasonic Avionics, underscores Qatar Airways' ongoing commitment to the environment and sustainability.
  • Established in 1979, Panasonic Avionics Corporation, a U.S. corporation, is a subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation.

Canadian Business Leaders Calin Rovinescu and Mitch Garber Back Jaunt Air Mobility

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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Jaunt Air Mobility (Jaunt) announced that Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada's recently retired President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mitch Garber, a global technology and growth capital investor have added their names as investors and advisors of Jaunt Air Mobility.

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  • Jaunt Air Mobility (Jaunt) announced that Calin Rovinescu, Air Canada's recently retired President and Chief Executive Officer, and Mitch Garber, a global technology and growth capital investor have added their names as investors and advisors of Jaunt Air Mobility.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220405005219/en/
    Calin Rovinescu, recently retired president and CEO backs Jaunt Air Mobility as an investor and advisor.
  • Calin Rovinescu served as President & CEO of Air Canada from 2009 to 2021.
  • Jaunt Air Mobility is a transformative aerospace company headquartered in Dallas, Texas, with design and manufacturing located in Montreal, Canada.

QATAR AIRWAYS APPOINTS DISCOVER THE WORLD AS GENERAL SALES AGENT IN ARGENTINA, URUGUAY, PERU AND COLOMBIA

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Thursday, January 27, 2022

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways announced it has appointed Discover the World as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for its passenger business in Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Colombia.

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  • SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Jan. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qatar Airways announced it has appointed Discover the World as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for its passenger business in Argentina, Uruguay, Peru and Colombia.
  • This decision will assist Qatar Airways in strengthening its presence and outreach to potential customers in these South American markets and will feed into Qatar Airways' double-daily flights to/from Sao Paulo, Brazil.
  • In addition, this will feed into Qatar Airways more than 100 weekly flights from 12 U.S. gateways.
  • "Qatar Airways continues to strive for excellence in all areas of the business and we seek partners that share similar aspirations," said Craig Thomas, Vice President Sales Americas for Qatar Airways.