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Aer Lingus introduced (19-Nov-2024) new membership benefits for AerClub members flying with American Airlines and British Airways. Benefits are dependent on tier status and airline and include:

• Priority check-in;
• Priority boarding;
• Fast-track security;
• Lounge access;
• Additional baggage allowance.

AerClub members are also awarded Tier Credits and Avios for flights operated by American Airlines and British Airways. Aer Lingus CCO Susanne Carberry added: "We are delighted that we now have three million AerClub members globally who can avail of our programme's exclusive benefits. Our partnership with American Airlines and British Airways brings significant added value to the AerClub loyalty programme, allowing members to consistently enjoy an elevated experience on their global travels". [more - original PR]

SAS announced (19-Nov-2024) EuroBonus reached eight million members, since its launch in 1992. Redeeming points for bonus trips remains the most popular way to use the rewards, followed by flight upgrades. Over two thirds of members are based in Scandinavia, with Norway and Sweden accounting for more than half of the total members. SAS reported a surge of younger members in EuroBonus, with age groups 19-29 and 30-39 leading new sign-ups. While business travellers have historically accounted for a large part of EuroBonus, SAS noted a shift toward leisure travel, particularly among younger generations, which it stated reflects changing travel trends as younger Scandinavians seek journeys where travellers opt for less visited destinations. [more - original PR]

Greater Bay Airlines CEO Liza Ng, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, stated (06-Nov-2024) the airline expects to receive its first Boeing 737 MAX 9 in 2Q2025, with deliveries to follow at a rate of two to three aircraft p/a. [more - CAPA TV]

Emirates Airline joined (18-Nov-2024) the 'Move to -15C' global coalition, which aims to redefine frozen food temperature standards and reduce energy consumption in the frozen food supply chain. Emirates will provide expertise from its Emirates SkyCargo operations to the initiative, which was established based on a working hypothesis that a three-degree change in temperature could make a significant environmental impact with no compromise on food quality and safety. The coalition will explore the real-world implementation of research through data sharing, operational revisions, industry collaboration and engaging with policymakers and regulators. [more - original PR]

Greater Bay Airlines CEO Liza Ng, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, confirmed (06-Nov-2024) the airline will target routes to Japan and mainland China for its next phase of growth. Ms Ng said the carrier will target "niche markets" in Japan and "currently underserved" markets in China. [more - CAPA TV]

Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, stated (06-Nov-2024) Dubai International Airport can add capacity for another 15 million to 20 million passengers p/a, which will "probably see us through for the next 10 years". However, Mr Griffiths added that "we clearly need more airport capacity" to support the government's plan to double GDP by 2033. He said Dubai Airports plans to implement "innovations in terms of technology and services to make the airport seem intimate" while expanding to capacity of 260 million passengers p/a "in the ultimate phase". Mr Griffiths said Dubai International Airport will serve as "the test bed" ahead of the full application of new technology, particularly for passenger service, at Dubai World Central (Al Maktoum International Airport). [more - CAPA TV]