PAL to fly new 777 daily to London
Philippine Airlines will boost its European operations next month with the deployment of its latest long-haul aircraft on the Manila-London route.
On 19 September 2017, the national…
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Qatar Airways adds capacity to Sri Lanka
Qatar Airways will increase the number of seats it offers to and from Sri Lanka next month, with the introduction of a new flight and larger aircraft.
On 1 August 2017, the Doha-based…
JAL celebrates Japan’s first PGA tournament
Japan Airlines has introduced a new special aircraft livery to celebrate the PGA Tour's first official golf tournament to be hosted in Japan.
The national carrier is sponsoring the…
United upgrades Asian routes with new 777s
United Airlines is upgrading three more of its Asian routes with the deployment of its revamped Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to Taipei, Beijing and Tokyo.
On 1 August 2017, the US carrier…
Emirates to launch new first class in November
Emirates has confirmed that its new first class product will be unveiled at the Dubai Air Show in November.
Making its debut onboard a Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, the new first class…
United welcomes new long-haul jet
United Airlines has taken delivery of its first ever Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The brand new long-haul jet was delivered straight from the Boeing factory in Washington state, marking…
Hong Kong to welcome United’s latest long-haul jet
United Airlines will add the Boeing 777-300ER to its fleet next year, and Hong Kong has been selected as the first long-haul destination for the new twin-aisle jet.
The aircraft will…
Boeing pens huge deal to modernise Iranian air fleet
Iran’s bid to modernise its aviation sector has reached another major milestone, with the placement of an 80-aircraft deal with Boeing.
The new contract, which was signed under the terms…
Jet flies first class to Amsterdam
Jet Airways will upgrade its Delhi-Amsterdam services next month with the introduction of a new aircraft featuring its first class cabin.
Effective 12 January 2017, the Indian airline…
PAL gets long-haul Christmas presents
Philippine Airlines is expanding its fleet of long-haul aircraft, enabling it to mount additional flights to North America.
The national carrier recently took delivery of its seventh…
Philippine Airlines beefs up long-haul fleet
Philippine Airlines has boosted its long-haul fleet with the arrival of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
Leased from Intrepid Aviation, the new twin-aisle aircraft will be primarily…
Qatar Airways orders 100 new aircraft
Qatar Airways has placed another huge aircraft order, this time agreeing to purchase up to 100 new Boeing jets.
The rapidly-expanding Gulf carrier has penned a firm order for 40…
Air New Zealand to increase long-haul premium seating
Air New Zealand is planning to spend more than NZ$100 million (US$73m) in a revamp of the premium cabins onboard its long-haul aircraft.
Under the new plan, which the airline said was…
Jet flies largest aircraft to Amsterdam
Jet Airways has confirmed plans to deploy its largest aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on its the Mumbai-Amsterdam route.
Effective 30 October 2016, the Indian carrier will upgrade the…
Emirates enhances services to Senegal
Emirates recently announced its intent to boost its service between Dubai and Dakar.
The route is currently operated by an Airbus A340-300 and will be replaced with a Boeing 777-300ER…
Virgin Australia upgrades long-haul cabins
Virgin Australia has unveiled a series of new upgrades to its long-haul aircraft cabins, including a new business class seat and an extra legroom product in economy class.
The airline's…
Qatar Airways reaches fleet milestone
Qatar Airways has reached a milestone in its fleet expansion efforts, with the arrival of its 50th Boeing 777 aircraft.
The wide-body jet has become the backbone of the airline's…
Emirates reveals new routes for Vietnam
Emirates will launch a daily service from Dubai to Yangon (RGN) in Myanmar and Hanoi (HAN) in Vietnam, starting 3 August, 2016.
The route will offer a new flight option to passengers…
Turkish Airlines and Boeing sign long term agreement
Turkish Airlines and Boeing signed an agreement this week that aims to strengthen Turkish Airlines’ long-term plans, as well as Turkey’s aerospace and technology capabilities.
The…
Emirates upgauges services to Zambia and Zimbabwe
Emirates recently announced its intent to increase capacity on its Zambia and Zimbabwe route with the deployment of a larger Boeing 777-300ER aircraft from 1 February 2016.
The Boeing…
Air China seals deal for six Boeing 777s
Air China has placed an order for six more Boeing 777s, as it continues to expand its long-haul fleet.
The new B777-300ER aircraft, which are valued at more than US$2 billion, add to…
EVA Air confirms largest ever order
EVA Air today finalised the largest aircraft order in the history of Taiwanese aviation.
The deal with Boeing for up to 24 B787-10 Dreamliners and two B777-300ER aircraft is valued at…
Emirates enhances in-flight entertainment
Emirates has started to roll out a new in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, offering passengers larger screens and a greater amount of content.
Currently being introduced on the…
Korean Air confirms 32 aircraft order
Korean Air has finalised an order with Boeing for 32 new aircraft.
The airline initially signed a deal for 30 B737 MAX aircraft and two additional B777-300ERs during this year's Paris…
China Airlines to fly new Boeing 777 to Frankfurt
China Airlines started flying its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-Frankfurt route this month.
This marks the first foray into Europe for the new…
Garuda welcomes new SkyTeam-branded jet
Garuda Indonesia has taken delivery of a brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, painted with the SkyTeam livery.
The new long-haul aircraft comes equipped with 393 seats in a two-cabin…
EVA Air to place US$8bn Boeing order
EVA Air has announced plans to purchase 26 new long-haul aircraft from Boeing, valued at more than US$8 billion.
The agreement, which is yet to be finalised, will see the Taiwanese…
China Eastern doubles Shanghai-New York flights
Shanghai's China Eastern Airlines will increase its operations to New York later this year, with the launch of a second daily flight on the trans-Pacific route.
Commencing on 12…
Philippine Airlines adds more New York seats
Philippine Airlines will increase capacity on its Manila-New York route this month, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777 aircraft to the Big Apple.
The B777-300ER aircraft will be…
Cathay Pacific welcomes 70th Boeing 777
Cathay Pacific and Boeing have celebrated the delivery of the airline’s 70th B777 aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet, a B777-300ER model, is the last of a large order that has made…
Emirates sets record: four new aircraft in one day
Emirates has set a new aviation record by welcoming four new wide-body aircraft in the same day.
The fast-expanding airline celebrated a bumper delivery that included three Boeing…
Cathay flight diverted to remote Alaskan island
A Cathay Pacific flight from Hong Kong to Los Angeles was diverted to a remote island off the coast of Alaska on Wednesday, when smoke was detected in the aircraft.
The Boeing…
China Eastern to link Shanghai with Chicago
China Eastern Airlines has applied for permission to launch direct flights between Shanghai and Chicago.
In a statement on the website of Civil Aviation Administration of China…
China Airlines deploys new Boeing 777 to San Francisco
China Airlines has started operating its newest long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER, on the Taipei-San Francisco route.
The brand new twin-aisle aircraft offers 358 seats in…
SWISS to fly new Boeing 777 to Hong Kong, Bangkok
Hong Kong and Bangkok will be two of the destinations served by Swiss International Air Lines' brand new long-haul aircraft, the Boeing 777-300ER.
SWISS will take delivery of the…
Emirates to fly to Bologna
Emirates has announced plans to start a daily service to Bologna, Italy, from 3rd November.
The capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna will be Emirates’ fourth Italian…
Singapore Airlines unveils new premium economy cabins
Singapore Airlines has unveiled its new premium economy seats and cabin features, ahead of the launch of the new travel class this August.
Following a two-year development programme…
Qatar Airways to boost Bengaluru
Qatar Airways will increase the number of seats it offers to and from Bengaluru this summer.
From 1 August 2015, the Doha-based airline will start flying a 335-seat, two-class Boeing…
Cathay Pacific touches down in Boston
Cathay Pacific has launched a new direct service from Hong Kong to Boston.
The airline touched down at the US city's Logan International Airport for the first time on Monday, and will…
China Eastern upgrades Toronto service
China Eastern Airlines will increase the number of seats it offers on its Shanghai-Toronto route in the coming months, with the deployment of a larger aircraft and the addition of more…
China Eastern boosts Bangkok
China Eastern Airlines has increased the number of seats it operates to Bangkok, with the deployment of a new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on its flights from Shanghai.
From now until…
Garuda plans France, Germany flights
Garuda Indonesia will launch new routes to France and Germany this year, it has been reported.
Indonesia's Antara news agency quoted the airline's finance director, IGN Askhara…
SWISS expands long-haul fleet with Boeing
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has agreed to purchase three new Boeing aircraft as it continues to expand and renew its long-haul fleet.
The airline already has outstanding…
Turkish Airlines flies to San Francisco
Turkish Airlines will launch direct flights to San Francisco next month.
Commencing on 13 April 2015, the airline will operate five weekly flights to the Californian city.
Services…
Emirates to fly daily to Bali
Emirates will launch a new daily flight to Bali this summer.
Commencing on 3 June 2015, the airline will fly direct to Indonesia's 'Island of the Gods' using a two-class Boeing 777…
SIA unveils new lounge and cabins in Hong Kong
Singapore Airlines has unveiled a series of new products and services for passengers in Hong Kong.
The airline has upgraded and relaunched its SilverKris Lounge at Hong Kong International…
China Airlines flies new B777 to New York
China Airlines has started flying its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to New York.
Effective this month, the new long-haul aircraft will operate three weekly flights between…
SIA’s new premium economy class opens for booking
Singapore Airlines' new premium economy class is now available for booking.
The new cabins will be launched on 9 August 2015 on select flights from Singapore to Sydney, before being…
Boeing delivers aircraft and aid to Thailand
Boeing has delivered a new aircraft to Thai Airways International, which came stocked with charitable supplies.
The new B777-300ER marked the 75th direct aircraft delivery from Boeing…
Etihad goes double daily to Melbourne
Etihad Airways will continue its expansion in Australia next year with the launch of a second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Melbourne.
Commencing on 1 August 2015, the additional…
EVA adds Houston to US network
EVA Air will continue the rapid expansion of its trans-Pacific operations next year with the launch of a new route to Houston.
Commencing on 19 June 2015, the Taiwanese airline will…
Boeing to break China delivery record
Boeing expects to deliver a record number of commercial aircraft to China this year.
The US planemaker expects Chinese airlines to receive 150-160 Boeing jets in 2014, up from 143…
ANA goes big in Texas
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is making a move into Texas with the launch of direct flights between Tokyo and Houston.
The new trans-Pacific route will get underway in June 2015,…
China Airlines flies new B777 to LA
China Airlines has deployed its brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on the Taipei-Los Angeles route.
The new aircraft comes equipped with 358 seats, including 40 flat-bed seats in a…
Hello Kitty lands in Paris
EVA Air's Hello Kitty jet has landed in Paris, marking the themed aircraft’s debut in Europe.
The special edition Boeing 777-300ER touched down at the French capital’s Charles de…
Emirates welcomes 100th Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates has celebrated the delivery of its 100th Boeing 777-300ER (extended range) aircraft.
The Dubai-based carrier placed its first order for the long-haul aircraft 20 years ago, and…
China Airlines brings SkyCouch seats to Asia
China Airlines (CAL) has taken delivery of its first brand new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, which comes equipped with Air New Zealand's 'SkyCouch' seats.
First introduced by the Kiwi…
China Eastern Airlines enters new era
China Eastern Airlines has embarked on a new phase in its history, having welcomed its first long-haul aircraft adorned with a new brand identity.
The brand new Boeing 777-300ER…
EVA to fly Hello Kitty plane to Paris
Passengers flying between Taipei and Paris will soon be able to make their journey a little bit more cute, following the deployment of EVA Air's Hello Kitty aircraft on the route.
The…
ANA expands fleet with Boeing deals
All Nippon Airways (ANA) took two major steps in its fleet expansion efforts this week, with the confirmation of an order for 40 more twin-aisle jets and the delivery of its first ever…
Emirates’ boosts Boston capacity
Emirates will enhance services on the Boston route from 1 August. This will be achieved when the airline switches from a Boeing 777-200LR currently operating on the route to a Boeing…
Double boost for EVA’s long-haul fleet
EVA Air has continued the expansion of its long-haul fleet with the delivery of two more Boeing 777 aircraft.
The Taiwanese airline received its 16th and 17th B777-300ER aircraft this…
SIA plans product investment as profit soar
Singapore Airlines has unveiled plans to invest US$325 million to upgrade the cabins of its Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The announcement comes after the airline reported double-digit…
China Airlines adds in-flight entertainment, Wi-Fi
Passengers onboard China Airlines’ (CAL) long-haul flights will soon be able to enjoy a new range of in-flight entertainment and connectivity.
The Taiwanese carrier has selected the…
Philippine Airlines to fly new 777 to US
Philippine Airlines (PAL) is planning to deploy its newest long-haul aircraft to the US, following the decision to ease restrictions on the carrier.
The Philippines' aviation safety…
ANA to place record aircraft orders
ANA has unveiled plans to renew its fleet with orders for 70 new aircraft.
The Japanese carrier will spend a record JPY1.7 trillion (US$16.6 billion) on a series of new single- and…
Air NZ to boost San Francisco capacity
Air New Zealand will increase capacity on its Auckland-San Francisco route later this year.
To cater for an expected rise in demand between mid-December 2014 and March 2015, the…
Air China to connect US, China capitals
Air China has unveiled plans to launch a new direct service between the capital cities of China and the US - Beijing and Washington DC.
Launching on 10 June 2014, the new flights will…
China Southern welcomes first new Boeing 777
China Southern Airlines has started taking delivery of its new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The Guangzhou-based carrier has ordered 10 of the new wide-body aircraft, which form…
China Southern to fly Guangzhou-New York
China Southern Airlines will launch direct flights from Guangzhou to New York this summer.
The carrier will start taking delivery of a new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft next…
THAI unveils new cabin design
Thai Airways International (THAI) has unveiled a series of new cabin products.
The new concept, which has initially been rolled out on one of THAI's Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, is…
EVA boosts North American routes
EVA Air will add more capacity on its North American routes this summer.
From June 2014, the Taiwanese carrier will increase its total number of flights to North America from 45 to 55…
China Airlines to roll-out Air NZ’s Skycouches
China Airlines (CAL) will roll-out Air New Zealand's Skycouch concept following the signing of a licensing agreement with the Auckland-based carrier.
Following the agreement,…
Cathay Pacific orders three more B777s
Cathay Pacific has ordered a further three wide-body passenger aircraft from Boeing.
Following the recent landmark order for 21 Boeing 777-9X aircraft, the Hong Kong-based carrier has…
Air China to fly B777 to San Francisco
Air China will deploy a new Boeing 777-3000ER aircraft on its daily flight between Beijing and San Francisco next year.
From 11 February 2014, the new 311-seat, three-class aircraft…
Cathay Pacific bids farewell to historic aircraft
Cathay Pacific gathered up its supporters this week to say goodbye to the Boeing 747-400 that has operated on its London to Hong Kong route for more than 20 years.
Cathay’s first B747…
Etihad boosts Melbourne capacity
Etihad Airways will add more capacity on its Abu Dhabi-Melbourne route next month, with the introduction of a new Boeing 777-300ER on the route.
The aircraft will start operating the…
Korean Air finalises major aircraft order
Korean Air has finalised an order with Boeing that will see it purchase 12 new long-haul aircraft.
The Seoul-based national carrier has firmed up a commitment for five B747-8…
Garuda to deploy B777s on Asian routes
Garuda Indonesia has revealed that it will fly its brand new fleet of Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to destinations in the Asia Pacific region later this year.
The national carrier…
ANA buys three more B777s
ANA has confirmed an order for three more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The deal, which is valued at approximately US$945 million at current list prices, will increase the total number…
Garuda delays London launch
Garuda Indonesia has been forced to postpone the launch of its flights to London, due to capacity restrictions at Jakarta's Soekharno-Hatta International Airport.
The national carrier…
Turkish Airlines orders more B777s
Turkish Airlines has finalised an order for five more Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The national carrier initially placed the order for up to 20 B777-300ERs back in December 2012, with…
Emirates prepares for Clark launch
Emirates is preparing to launch flights to Clark - its second destination in the Philippines.
The new route will take off for the first time on 1 October 2013, with flights operating…
Garuda receives first Boeing 777
Garuda Indonesia has celebrated the arrival of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new long-range jet touched down at Jakarta's Soekharno-Hatta International Airport on Tuesday 2…
Garuda expands in Singapore
Garuda Indonesia is planning to increase the number of flights it offers to and from Singapore.
From 19 July, the Indonesian national carrier will launch a new direct service between…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…
Korean Air orders new Boeing long-haul jets
Korean Air has placed an order with Boeing for 11 more long-haul aircraft.
Confirmed at the Paris Air Show on Tuesday (18 June 2013), the order will see Korean Air acquire five more…
Boeing, Qatar Airways ink agreement for nine 777-300ERs
Boeing and Qatar Airways announced agreements for nine Boeing 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes at the 2013 Paris Air Show.
The agreements include a firm order for two airplanes…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day One
A round-up of all the commercial aircraft deals from the first day at Le Bourget…
Qatar Airways has placed an order for nine Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Speaking at a press conference…
PAL receives fifth B777
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has taken delivery of its fifth new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new twin-aisle jet arrived at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport recently…
Emirates boosts key Asian routes
Emirates has announced plans to increase capacity to two of its key Asian destinations - Bangkok and Hong Kong.
The Dubai-based carrier will launch a second daily Airbus A380 service…
BA flies new B777 to Sydney
British Airways will start flying its new Boeing 777 aircraft to Sydney from today.
Effective 1 April 2013, the UK national carrier will replace the B747-400 that currently operates…
Emirates adds second route to the Philippines
Emirates has announced plans to launch flights to a second destination in the Philippines.
From October 2013, the Dubai-based airline will add a new direct service to Clark…
Air New Zealand unveils Hobbit plane
Air New Zealand has unveiled a special new livery to mark its partnership with upcoming movie, 'The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey'.
Ahead of the Wellington premier of The Hobbit on…
Emirates touches down in Adelaide
Emirates has commenced flights to Adelaide - its fifth destination in Australia.
The airline launched its first flight from Dubai to the South Australia capital on Thursday morning using a…
BA boosts Singapore
British Airways will enhance its Singapore services next year, with the addition of new aircraft and a move to the new Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow airport.
From summer 2013, one of BA's…
Air China receives smiling new aircraft
Air China has received a new Boeing 777-300ER with a special livery featuring the words 'Smiling China'.
The livery was a joint creation by Air China and Boeing to mark the 40th anniversary…
THAI receives second new B777
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its second new Boeing 777-300ER.
The national carrier has eight of the wide-body B777s on order as it looks to revamp its long-haul…
Cathay deploys new business class on London route
Cathay Pacific Airways has introduced its new business class cabin to the route between Hong Kong on London Heathrow.
The new seat is wing-backed to offer privacy and angled to optimise the…
Air Canada to expand long-haul fleet
Air Canada has unveiled a fleet expansion plan intended to support its international growth.
The airline will add two new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to its mainline fleet, with deliveries…
Air NZ upgrades long-haul fleet
Air New Zealand is investing more than NZ$100 million (US$83m) to upgrade its fleet of Boeing 777-200ERs, bringing them in line with the rest of the airline's long-haul fleet.
The…
Etihad chief visits Boeing factory
Etihad Airways' President & CEO, James Hogan, today visited Boeing’s production facility in the US, to see how work was progressing on its new B777 and B787 Dreamliner aircraft.
Hogan…
JAL to install new B777 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) is installing new seats across its entire fleet of international Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The new seats will be rolled out progressively across the airline's B777…
Qatar Airways to fly to Chicago
Qatar Airways will commence daily flights to Chicago next year.
The direct service from Doha will commence on 10 April 2012, using a 335-seat, three-class Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with a…
THAI starts receiving new-look B777s
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of the first of a series of new Boeing 777-300ERs, which will come fitted with a new cabin interior.
The new wide-body aircraft, which…
ANA to double New York flights
ANA has announced plans to double the frequency of its Tokyo-New York flights.
From 28 October 2012, the Japanese carrier will add a second daily flight on the route between Tokyo's Narita…
Korean orders two B777s
Korean Air has finalised an order for two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The order, which is valued at US$596 million at current list prices, expands the airline's B777-300ER order book to six…
Emirates boosts Australian network
Emirates is embarking on a major expansion in Australia.
From 1 November 2012, the Dubai-based airline will launch four weekly flights to Adelaide, rising to a daily service from 1 February…
Emirates expands Spanish services
Emirates boosted its operations in Spain this week, with the launch of flights to Barcelona and the addition of an extra daily service to Madrid.
The airline now operates three daily…
SIA to add fourth daily London service
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will introduce a fourth daily flight between Singapore and London Heathrow from October.
SIA currently operates three flights per day between Singapore and London…
Air China to deploy B777s on US routes
Air China will deploy its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on routes to the US.
From 1 June 2012, the airline's second daily Beijing-Los Angeles services will be served using the new B777,…
THAI selects new cabin products
Thai Airways International (THAI) has chosen the seats and in-flight entertainment system to be installed in the business class cabins of six new Boeing 777-300ERs.
The EADS Sogerma Solstys…
PAL to deploy B777 on Australian routes
Philippine Airlines (PAL) will start operating its new Boeing 777-300ER on all Australian services next month.
From 30 June 2012, the Manila-based national carrier will fly the B777 to both…
EVA unveils new business class cabin
EVA Air has revealed details of its new business cabin, which is expected to be launched next month.
The new Royal Laurel Class, which will be progressively rolled out on EVA's fleet of…
Cathay braces for “disappointing” results
Cathay Pacific Airways has warned that financial results for the first half of 2012 are “expected to be disappointing”, and unveiled several measures to reduce its costs.
The airline…
EVA orders three more B777s
EVA Air has finalised an order with Boeing for three B777-300ER aircraft, with purchase rights for an additional four wide-body jets. If all options are exercised, the deal will be worth…
Emirates touches down in Seattle
Emirates has launched services to Seattle - the first direct connection between the Middle East and the US northwest. The flights between Dubai International Airport and Seattle-Tacoma…
