Passenger Aviation

Air Premia Expands Americas-Southeast Asia Connectivity Through Interline Partnership with Thai Airways

* Interline cooperation launched with Star Alliance member Thai Airways * Expands connectivity via Bangkok hub across Southeast Asia and India, targeting transit demand to the Americas SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Air Premia , Korea's only hybri...

2026-03-26 20:00 3106

Air Premia Expands Economy Seat Pitch by Reducing Seat Count

* Economy seat pitch on aircraft HL8701 increased from 31 to 33 inches * Total seat count adjusted from 344 to 326 as part of cabin space and comfort upgrades, including new carpet installation SEOUL, South Korea, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia , Kore...

2026-03-16 20:00 3094

WestJet and Rocket Travel by Agoda Join Forces on New Innovative Hotel Platform

New WestJet Hotels platform enables WestJet customers and members to book hotels worldwide and earn WestJet Rewards points SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda through its strategic partnerships arm, Rocket Travel by Agoda, has joined forces withCanada's second ...

2025-11-14 00:00 1523

Hamad International Airport and Shenzhen Bao'an Airport Strengthen Partnership to Drive Innovation and Connectivity Between Qatar and China

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH) has signed a Sister Airport agreement with Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX), reinforcing Qatar–China ties and expanding passenger and cargo connectivity between theMiddle East and China. Doha and Shenzhen, bo...

2025-09-27 17:38 2941

Air Premia Signs Landing Gear Exchange Program Agreement with Boeing

* Expected to minimize operational downtime and improve cost efficiency SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's leading hybrid airline, today announced that it has signed an agreement with Boeing for its Landing Gear Exchange program.

2025-09-24 21:00 2790

Hamad International Airport Strengthens Role as China's Preferred Middle East Hub with Strategic Agreement with Beijing Daxing International Airport

DOHA, Qatar, Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hamad International Airport (DOH), Qatar's award-winning hub, has signed a Sister Airport Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). The partnership advances Qatar–China cooperation and expands global air connect...

2025-09-23 15:29 1958

Air Premia Signs Long-Term Component Support Agreement with Lufthansa Technik for Boeing 787-9 Fleet

* First Korean airline to secure 10-year Total Component Support (TCS®) and Home Base Stock for the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's leading hybrid service carrier, today announced that it has entered into a long-term component...

2025-09-16 21:00 2000

Air Premia Adds Eighth Aircraft, Accelerating Global Route Expansion

– Eighth Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner delivered on June 25 SEOUL, South Korea, June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, South Korea's leading hybrid airline, has taken delivery of its eighth aircraft—a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner—on the morning ofJune 25, signaling a major step forward in its fleet and ...

2025-06-26 19:00 2641

Platinum Jets Officially Launches Services and Real-Time Instant Quote Tool for Private Jet Travel

SWANAGE, England, May 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Platinum Jets, a boutique private jet charter broker serving a global clientele of business leaders and luxury travelers, is proud to announce the official launch of its services along with the debut of its cutting-edgeInstant Quote feature on 

2025-05-27 21:00 2007

Tire Bank Group Acquires Controlling Stake in Air Premia

Paving the Way for Stronger Governance and Global Expansion of Korea's Leading Hybrid Airline SEOUL, South Korea, May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tire Bank Group has officially acquired a controlling stake inAir Premia(CEO Kim Jae-hyun, Yoo Myung-sub), Korea's first long-haul hybrid airline, reinfor...

2025-05-08 20:24 3269

TCab Tech Secures B+ Round Funding to Accelerate Commercialization of E20 eVTOL in Low-Altitude Economy

SHANGHAI, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- TCab Tech, a pioneer in the development of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced the successful completion of B+ round financing. The round was co-led by Grand Neo Bay Venture Capital and Chiforturne Venture Capital, both ...

2025-03-27 22:00 3349

Fiji Airways Unveils Huge Sale to Fiji, Australia, New Zealand and Beyond!

NADI, Fiji, Jan. 16, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiji Airways , Fiji's national airline, has launched incredible flight deals for Canadian travelers looking to escape the winter chills for tropical thrills. Until February 7, 2025, Fiji Airways is offering significant savin...

2025-01-17 07:36 2441

Air Premia Expands Fleet with 6th Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, Plans New Routes for 2025

SEOUL, South Korea, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia, Korea's leading hybrid carrier, today announced the addition of its sixthBoeing 787-9 Dreamliner , marking its first fleet expansion in over 18 months. The airline also revealed plans to add three more aircraft in 2025.

2024-12-20 21:00 3572

Fiji Airways launches first-ever nonstop flight between Dallas Fort Worth and the tropical paradise of Fiji

Bula! Fiji is now a direct flight away with Fiji Airways DALLAS FORT WORTH, Texas, Dec. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiji's national carrier,Fiji Airways , has launched its longest nonstop service today connectingDallas Fort Worth in Texas with the tropical paradise ofF...

2024-12-11 07:00 1895

VOLANT AEROTECH Makes Debut at CIIE, Bringing Air Mobility Within Reach

SHANGHAI, Nov. 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 5-10, the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) was grandly inaugurated at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (NECC)Shanghai. Specializing in high-end commercial passenger Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL), VOLANT m...

2024-11-14 21:35 4668

Bula Dallas! Fiji Airways Announces Direct Service Between Fiji and Dallas*

Fiji Airways' new route will connect travellers with an additional 247 destinations through one of the busiest travel hubs in the world. NADI, Fiji, Aug. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fiji Airways has announced the first ever non-stop flights between Nadi,Fiji, and one of the busiest travel hubs in th...

2024-08-07 07:18 1983

Smartee Denti-Technology Debuts Themed Airplane with Spring Airlines

SHANGHAI, July 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Smartee Denti-Technology, in partnership with Spring Airlines, unveiled its inaugural themed airplane at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. The event was part of Smartee's 20th-anniversary celebrations.

2024-07-12 15:26 3184

Hainan Airlines Holds Five-Star Rating for 13th Year, Secures Triple Win at World Award 2024

Alongside accolades for staff service and business class comfort, the carrier also celebrates a major safety milestone and expanded service offerings LONDON, June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 24, SKYTRAX, the global airline and airport service evaluator, unveiled the World Award 2024 inLondon...

2024-06-25 17:46 2948

Air Premia expands skyway through interline

* An interline agreement with Korean Air, sale of connecting flight tickets departing from the Americas from the 27th * Scheduled to sign an interline agreement with Alaska Airlines in the first half of the year SEOUL, South Korea, May 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hybrid airline Air Premia (CEOYo...

2024-05-27 19:00 2839

Air Premia Launches New Service on San Francisco-Incheon Route, Operating Four Times Weekly

-  This is Air Premia's third route connecting the US mainland and Korea, following similar routes toLos Angeles and New York City SAN FRANCISCO and SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Air Premia (CEOs:Yoo Myung-sub and Moon Bo-kook) has started operating flights between San Francis...

2024-05-20 22:00 3802
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