Air France Introduces New Night Service Concept With Washington Dulles Lounge Revamped. On July 18, 2019, Air France unveiling its newly revamped lounge at Washington Dulles International Airport; The new lounge welcomes Air France's La Premiere and Business Class customers as well as Fly...

Turkish Airlines recently on July 17, 2019, its official opening of a direct flight between Istanbul and the world-famous tourist destination Bali, Indonesia. The new route was carried out by the first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner that had just joined the Turkish Airlines fleet a few weeks ago. The first flight of the TK 066 was onboard with 250 passengers and the load factor was 84%.

Turkish Airlines A330

Turkish Airlines has announced that up to 30 new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft will join the airlines' young and fast-growing fleet over the next four years, and each will feature the carrier's bespoke, all-new Business Class Cabins. The Turkish national flag carrier had placed 25 firm + 5 optional orders in last year for the 787-9 Dreamliner, which will be gradually added to its expanding fleet - the youngest in the world - between 2019 and 2023.

Turkish Airlines New Business Class Cabin

Turkish Airlines New Business Class Layout

When talking about the new Istanbul-Bali route, Kerem Sarp, Turkish Airlines Senior Vice President Sales (2nd Region), said; "While our new generation aircrafts continuing to join our fleet, we feel highly encouraged to launch new direct flights to farther destinations in the world. By inagurating direct flights to Bali, our second destination in Indonesia, we keep strengthening our mission to reach all corners of the world."

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Bali is the most popular holiday destination in Indonesia, attracting tourists and explorers from all over the world every year. The city welcomes visitors from all over the world with its exotic natural scenery, and it has many historical temples and palaces with rich cultural connotations. The volcanoes and rainforests of the hinterland will leave unforgettable memories for visitors, while the culture, exotic beauty and beaches of the heartland add to the charm.

Turkish Airlines Opens Daily Direct Flights To Bali. Turkish Airlines recently on July 17, 2019, its official opening of a direct flight between Istanbul and the world-famous tourist destination Bali, Indonesia. The new route was carried out by the first...

EVA Air will add Milan Malpensa to its network of destinations on February 18th 2020, becoming the first new route to be opened by the carrier in Europe in the last 20 years.

Star Alliance carrier EVA Air is to start a four-weekly service from Taipei Taoyuan to Milan Malpensa (MXP) next year.The carrier's website has begun to accept bookings. With the addition of the newly delivered B787 Dreamliner aircrafts, EVA Air decided to open a direct flight between Taipei - Milan to expand its European market.

EVA Air 787-9

Milan will become the airline's fifth destination in Europe alongside Amsterdam, London Heathrow, Paris CDG and Vienna.

"Adding a top-quality carrier like EVA Air to our airline roll call at Malpensa is a real coup for us," said Andrea Tucci, VP aviation business development at SEA.

"To be selected as the carrier's only destination in Italy, and one of just five in Europe, validates the growing attractiveness of the Milan brand abroad, thanks to a rich calendar of events and a dynamic economic environment."

"We expect many travellers on the route to fly point-to-point between Taipei and Milan, but we also anticipate significant volumes of passengers and cargo transfer traffic on EVA Air's network of 31 points in Asia, 18 in China and Brisbane in Australia," he added.

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The only other link between Italy and Taipei is China Airlines' three-weekly service to Rome Fiumicino, which has operated since 2016.

EVA Air has been strengthening its route network in Japan as well. In June and July, it opened Nagoya, Aomori, Matsuyama and other destinations, as the summer season began. Tokyo Narita increased to 2 departures per day, and Fukuoka increased from 1 to 12 per week. At the beginning of their winter season schedule, Okinawa will increase from 1 flight per day to 2 and Sendai will increase to daily flights too.

Although EVA Air has only been allocated two flights on the air rights of Milan, it has already coordinated with Italy and used the extended mode to reach the volume of 4 flights per week.

Liao Zhiwei,Deputy General Manager of EVA air admitted that EVA Air's other planned European destination is indeed in Germany, and he won't deny whether it is Munich, but the time slots and flight frequencies are yet to been determined.

EVA Air To Open First New Route To Europe In Two Decades. EVA Air will add Milan Malpensa to its network of destinations on February 18th 2020, becoming the first new route to be opened by the carrier in Europe in the last 20 years. Star Alliance carrier EVA...

EVA Air To Open First Route To Europe In Two Decades. EVA Air will add Milan Malpensa to its network of destinations on February 18th 2020, becoming the first new route to be opened by the carrier in Europe in the last 20 years. Star Alliance carrier E...

AeroMexico CEO Andres Conesa Labastida said that AeroMexico plans to temporarily suspend the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai Pudong route in the near future. According to OAG data, AeroMexico is the only Tijuana-Shanghai regular route operator. AeroMexico opened the Mexico City to Shanghai route in May 2008. It has been 11 years since its inception and is currently operating three times a week, flying by Boeing 787-8.

According to the Mexican website a21, Mexico Airlines made this decision because Emirates announced that it will open the Dubai-Barcelona-Mexico City route. Last year, the Mexican Airlines Group accused Emirates of obtaining government subsidies for its operations, which is an unfair competition for other airlines.

According to routesonline news, on July 17, AeroMexico decided to increase frequencies on the Mexico City-Barcelona route from December 13th, which will increase from the current three flights weekly to five flights weekly schedule. By the beginning March 16, 2020, the route will be encrypted to 6 flights per week, and will be further encrypted to 7 times weekly schedule starting from April 1 2020.

AeroMexico Announces Temporary Suspension Of Mexico City - Shanghai Route. AeroMexico CEO Andres Conesa Labastida said that AeroMexico plans to temporarily suspend the Mexico City-Tijuana-Shanghai Pudong route in the near future. According to OAG data, AeroMexico is the only ...

Singapore Airlines will invest more than SGD 50 million in a major upgrade to the SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 3. The refurbishment will begin in August 2019 and is expected to be completed by mid-2021.

After the upgrade, the area size and reception capacity of Singapore Airlines lounges at Terminal 3 of Changi Airport will increase by 30%. The new lounge will be tailored to the needs and preferences of the passengers, offering more spacious open spaces, fully upgraded amenities and a variety of dining options. Singapore Airlines has teamed up with the renowned hotel design company Hirsch Bedner Associates to inject new energy into each lounge, creating a modern yet warm atmosphere with a classic elegance.

Tne Private Room Dining Illustration

Designed to create the ultimate exclusive lounge experience, passengers in the Singapore Airlines First Class Suite and First Class will experience a new The Private Room and First Class Lounge, carefully designed for a gorgeous and intimate seating space that will satisfy both passengers' need to work and rest. The flagship bar will still be a feature of the First Class Lounge, while the private lounge will offer a full-service, high-end fine dining area. The passenger's enjoyment experience will be further enhanced, in addition to the fresh seasonal flavor, you can also enjoy popular local cuisine all year round.

In addition, the Singapore Airlines Business Class Lounge will be expanded and has four different areas to meet the diverse needs of passengers. Passengers with shorter transit times can enjoy delicious snacks in a relaxed and welcoming cafe, while time-honoured passengers can enjoy a wide selection of Asian and international cuisine at the restaurant, including local specialties produced on-site.

New Lounge Design Illustration

One of the highlights of the new Business Class Lounge is that there will be a full-service bar and it will also serve as a buffet breakfast area. For passengers who need to work in a private space, there will also be separate working spaces called Productivity pods that will help increase productivity. The chaise lounges in the rest area will be used for passengers to take a short nap before departures.

The reception capacity of the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge will be doubled, including a dedicated work area, as well as a spacious terrace seating area and dining area. The KrisFlyer Gold Lounge will also be equipped with a washroom and shower.

"With extensive research and feedback garnered from our customers, we have relooked and re-envisioned our customer journey to develop this new design concept for our lounges at T3. Keeping the needs and wants of our customers in mind, we aim to deliver an experience that exemplifies the luxury and warm hospitality that SIA is known for. The project is a key part of our commitment to constantly elevate the customer experience, on the ground as well as in the air, and we look forward to revealing the exciting new offerings as construction progresses," said Senior Vice President Customer Services & Operations, Mr Marvin Tan.

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The upgrade will be carried out in four phases. During the period, all the lounges will be gradually divided into sections, first the business class lounge, then the first class lounge and The Private Room, and finally the KrisFlyer Gold Lounge. During the upgrade period, the relevant passengers will have access to the temporary lounge to ensure that they will not be affected.

Singapore Airlines To Use SGD 50 Million To Upgrade Changi Airport T3 Lounge. Singapore Airlines will invest more than SGD 50 million in a major upgrade to the SilverKris and KrisFlyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport Terminal 3. The refurbishment will begin in August 2019 and is ...