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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]

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20-Nov-2024 11:07 AM

SAS EuroBonus reaches 8m members

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]

Airport Authority Hong Kong acting CEO Vivian Cheung, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, outlined (06-Nov-2024) the following plans for new airport city projects at Hong Kong International Airport:

  • Phase two of the AsiaWorld Expo expansion with an additional conference, exhibition and performance centre, which will be "the biggest indoor arena in Hong Kong";
  • Art storage and gallery facilities to support Hong Kong's aim to become the world's top art trading hub;
  • Water sports and sports entertainment facilities, including a yacht club with space for 500 to 600 yachts;
  • Luxury hotels;
  • A promenade and boardwalk around the bay area.

Ms Cheung said the airport aims to be "an important economic engine" for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area, adding: "We also want [the airport city] to be a destination". [more - CAPA TV]

Cathay Pacific chief operations and service delivery officer Alex McGowan, speaking at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, stated (06-Nov-2024) the A330-900 "is a great aircraft for us" and will be used primarily for "regional deployment". Mr McGowan noted the aircraft will have the capability to also serve the Southwest Pacific and Europe and commented: "At some point in the future we may choose to deploy it in that way". He confirmed that Cathay's A330-900s will feature a "premium configuration in the cabin", including flat bed seats in business class. [more - CAPA TV]

Cover Genius SVP strategic partnerships travel Peter Smith, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, stated (06-Nov-2024) Gen Z travellers are expected to be "dominant in the marketplace" for about the next 10 to 15 years. Mr Smith said Gen Z travellers demand flexibility and have the expectation "to be able to completely personalise their own experience". [more - CAPA TV]

Cebu Pacific CEO Michael Szucs, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, stated (06-Nov-2024) "We entered into the A330ceo many years ago, and it was to enter into the long haul market and to address the overseas Filipino market in the Middle East". Mr Szucs said: "Long haul low cost is a great solution but it is not a definite slam dunk winner, it works on some routes and perhaps not so much on others". He noted the LCC "may open" one or two more long haul routes in the next four to five years. [more - CAPA TV]

Saudi Air Connectivity Program (SACP) CEO Majid Khan, speaking to CAPA TV at the CAPA Airline Leader Summit Asia & Sustainability Awards, stated (06-Nov-2024) Saudi Arabia is a "highly underserved market" in terms of air connectivity and the majority of the country's international passengers "need to use competitor hubs". SACP aims to achieve high frequency connections with key source markets in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America by 2030. Mr Khan said SACP has attracted 12 new foreign carriers so far in 2024 and aims to "keep the momentum" by adding at least 10 airlines and 20 to 25 new routes p/a. [more - CAPA TV]

Spirit Airlines issued (18-Nov-2024) an open letter to guests following the carrier commencing prearranged Chapter 11 processes. Spirit stated passengers can use all tickets, credits, loyalty points and benefits as normal during the process, which is expected to be complete in 1Q2025. [more - original PR]