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Starting from today, March 13, 2024, Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) will commence a fresh codeshare collaboration. This codeshare agreement will enable customers to use enhanced connectivity to a wider array of destinations in the UK and Ireland. Moreover, it will bring advantages to passengers worldwide, encompassing regions such as Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East, and New Zealand.
Qatar Airways plans to extend its codeshare agreement to include flights operated by Aer Lingus (EI) and Aer Lingus Regional, the national airline of Ireland. This move reinforces Qatar Airways’ existing partnership with International Airlines Group (IAG) by expanding its codeshare network to cover all IAG carriers, such as British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Aer Lingus. This development further strengthens Qatar Airways’ presence in the European market.
Qatar Airways and Aer Lingus (EI) have entered into a new codeshare agreement that allows passengers to connect between their flights through Dublin, London, and Manchester. This partnership facilitates seamless travel between various destinations in Ireland and the UK, such as Aberdeen, Belfast, Cork, and Glasgow, and Qatar Airways’ extensive network worldwide via Hamad International Airport in Doha.
The launch of this new joint venture follows the recent expansion of the strategic alliance between Qatar Airways, British Airways and Iberia.
Qatar Airways Company Q.C.S.C., operating as Qatar Airways, is the flag carrier of Qatar. Headquartered in the Qatar Airways Tower in Doha, the airline operates a hub-and-spoke network, flying to over 170 international destinations across five continents from its base at Hamad International Airport.
Aer Lingus is the flag carrier of Ireland. Founded by the Irish Government, it was privatized between 2006 and 2015 and it is now a wholly owned subsidiary of International Airlines Group. The airline’s head office is on the grounds of Dublin Airport in Cloghran, County Dublin.SOURCE: New UK and Ireland Flights with Aer Lingus & Qatar Airways Codeshare BY: eTurboNews | eTN
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Sean Doyle, chair and CEO of British Airways, has steered the carrier with new investments in technology, the brand’s reputation and sustainability. On Wednesday, March 20 at 9:30 a.m. ET, Doyle joins The Post’s David Lynch to discuss the future of travel, flying patterns across continents and the airline’s investments in artificial intelligence.
Michelle Buttigieg, North American Representative of the Malta Tourism Authority (MTA), welcomed guests and noted that the 2023 total number of visitors from the U.S. was 55,096, an increase of 35.6% over 2022 and a 9% increase over 2019 pre-COVID numbers. Canada also showed a 36.3% growth (20,820) over 2022 and an increase of 7.5% when compared to 2019 (pre-COVID figures). Buttigieg credited the increase with support of Malta’s travel industry partners such as Virtuoso, USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), Travel Agent Academy, as well as MTA’s diverse but targeted promotional campaigns.
Buttigieg then introduced H.E. Ambassador Vanessa Frazier, Permanent Representative of Malta to the United Nations in New York, who delivered remarks on Malta’s growing recognition in the international community and more specifically in the U.S. Ambassador Frazier said that she was very pleased to host MTA’s first official event at the new home of Malta’s Permanent Mission to the UN and looks forward to hosting more tourism focused events.
Hidden Gem Known as Malta, Not So Hidden Anymore
A video message from MTA CEO Carlo Micallef, noted that “Malta, for many years, was considered the hidden gem of the Mediterranean, but through the hard work of our MTA Representative in NY, Michelle Buttigieg, her team and our partners in the U.S., Malta isn’t so hidden anymore.”
Luxury Malta panelists: Jason Allan, MD, Exclusively Malta; H.E. Amb. Vanessa Frazier; Christophe Berger; Michelle Buttigieg; and Rodolfo Cresta – Corporate & PREMIUM Sales Director, ME Melia)
A panel discussion focused on “Luxury Malta,” starting with Christophe Berger, Director of VisitMalta Incentives & Meetings, who discussed the expansion of Malta’s luxury hotel product, and noted that Malta continues to maintain its position as a leader in yacht & superyacht registration, as the largest register in Europe, as well as part of the top 10 registered in the world. Berger also noted that the partnerships with the Forbes Guide and inclusion of Malta in the Michelin Guide have also put Malta on the luxury travel map. Jason Allan, from Exclusively Malta, a Virtuoso Preferred Supplier, shared insights into luxury curated experiences that take advantage of Malta’s rich history, culture, diversity and gastronomy. He noted that “luxury is not defined by a price tag and that travelers are seeking to experience Malta through the locals and their storylines.” Rodolfo Cresta, of Melia Hotels International, provided an overview of the upcoming new hotel opening named ME Malta by Melia in St. Julians, further enhancing the country’s luxury hospitality offerings.
Luxury Malta panelists: Jason Allan, MD, Exclusively Malta; H.E. Amb. Vanessa Frazier; Christophe Berger; Michelle Buttigieg; and Rodolfo Cresta – Corporate & PREMIUM Sales Director, ME Melia)
Malta and its sister islands Gozo and Comino, an archipelago in the Mediterranean, boasts a year round sunny climate and 8,000 years of intriguing history. It is home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including Valletta, Malta’s Capital, built by the proud Knights of St. John. Malta has the oldest free-standing stone architecture in the world, showcasing one of the British Empire’s most formidable defense systems, and includes a rich mix of domestic, religious and military structures from the ancient, medieval and early modern periods. Rich in culture, Malta has a year-round calendar of events and festivals, attractive beaches, yachting, trendy gastronomical scene with 6 Michelin-starred restaurants and a thriving nightlife, there is something for everyone.
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According to the report from Indonesia’s National Transportation Safety Committee (KNKT), a preliminary inquiry has uncovered that two Batik Air pilots were asleep simultaneously for nearly thirty minutes during a regional flight in January of this year. KNTK reported that flight had 157 passengers onboard and, despite this incident, the aircraft managed to land safely at its intended destination.
PT Batik Air Indonesia, operating as Batik Air, is an Indonesian scheduled airline based at Soekarno Hatta International Airport in Jakarta, Indonesia. The airline was founded in 2012 as the full-service arm of the Lion Air Group and made its maiden flight on 3 May 2013 from Jakarta to Manado and Yogyakarta.
On January 25, during a Batik Air flight from Kendari to Jakarta that lasted for two hours and 35 minutes, an incident occurred. According to the report, the plane deviated from its intended path while both the pilot and co-pilot were asleep for 28 minutes.
The pilots’ identities were not specified in the KNKT report. However, it mentioned that the captain is a 32-year-old individual, while the second-in-command is 28 years old. Both pilots are Indonesian citizens who had undergone health screenings and tested negative for alcohol.
The media reports suggest that the co-pilot had informed the captain about his insufficient rest earlier in the day. The KNKT report emphasizes that the co-pilot, who recently became a father to twins and had relocated the day before the flight, was dealing with sleep deprivation.
Per the report, the captain requested permission from the co-pilot to take a break approximately half an hour after departure. After waking up less than an hour later, the captain inquired if the co-pilot also wanted to rest. Upon receiving a negative response, the captain went back to sleep while the co-pilot continued to be in charge of the aircraft.
Meanwhile, the co-pilot later “inadvertently fell asleep” after making contact with Jakarta’s air traffic control center. According to the report, air traffic control repeatedly tried to contact the cockpit but received no response for 28 minutes until the captain woke up and realized that the aircraft “was not on the correct flight path.”
The co-pilot unintentionally dozed off after establishing communication with Jakarta’s air traffic control center. As per the report, the cockpit was unresponsive to air traffic control’s repeated attempts to establish contact for a duration of 28 minutes, until the captain awoke and became aware that the aircraft was not following the correct flight path.
The pilot eventually corrected the course of the flight, leading to a safe landing in Jakarta. There were no injuries and the aircraft remained undamaged.
According to the news agency AFP, Indonesia’s civil aviation director, Maria Kristi Endah Murni, said the Transportation Ministry “strongly reprimands” Batik Air over the incident and that the two pilots have been placed on leave according to standard operating procedure pending a further investigation.
It was reported that Maria Kristi Endah Murni, the civil aviation director of Indonesia, stated that Batik Air has received a strong reprimand from the Transportation Ministry for the incident. The two pilots have been temporarily suspended, following standard operating procedure, while a thorough investigation takes place.SOURCE: Batik Air Pilots Asleep Midair with 157 Passengers Aboard BY: eTurboNews | eTN
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