Discover Airlines is undergoing a significant transformation with a fleet expansion and product renewal, aiming to enhance international travel experiences for its customers. The airline is introducing new Airbus A330-300s and A320s, along with upgrades to its Airbus A330 fleet, ensuring a superior travel experience across all classes.
Ethiopian Airlines has opened a new Silver Lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, offering a luxurious and comfortable experience for ShebaMiles Silver members. The lounge features various amenities, including comfortable seating, dining options, a smoking room, a kids’ corner, and ample storage space. This latest addition reflects Ethiopian Airlines’ commitment to providing exceptional service and enhancing the travel experience for its passengers.
Oakland International Airport (OAK) is enhancing the travel experience for passengers by introducing augmented reality games through the Agents of Discovery Bay Area Explorer 5.0 Campaign. This initiative provides a fun and educational way for families to spend time at the airport, while also offering insights into local history, culture, and environmental awareness.
Ontario International Airport (ONT) has been recognized with two prestigious FAB awards, highlighting its excellence in the travel food and beverage sector. The airport secured the top regional spot for Best Airport Bar/Pub of the Year in the Americas and Caribbean, and was also highly commended internationally for Customer/Hospitality Initiative of the Year. These accolades reflect ONT’s commitment to creating an enjoyable and memorable travel experience for its passengers.
Saudi Arabia’s national airline, Saudia, and Virgin Atlantic have formed a codeshare alliance, offering expanded route networks and improved travel experiences for their passengers. The partnership allows for seamless bookings, baggage transfers, and frequent flyer benefits, facilitating connections between Saudi Arabia and the United States via London Heathrow and Manchester airports.
Greater Anglia’s summer timetable, effective from June 2, introduces four trains per hour on the Stansted Express service. This move aligns with efforts to increase services, improve journey times, and meet growing customer demand post-COVID-19. The company has also transitioned to new trains across its network, providing a more comfortable and reliable travel experience.
Alipay, the leading digital payment and lifestyle service platform, has partnered with Xi’an, China, to launch the ‘International Consumer Friendly Tourist Destination’ initiative, designed to enhance travel and shopping experiences for tourists. International visitors can now link their Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover®, or Diners Club International® credit or debit cards to the Alipay app, enabling easy payments at numerous merchants across China. Alipay is also partnering with other e-wallets, including AlipayHK, MPay, Touch ’n Go eWallet, and Kakao Pay, to make it easier for international tourists to use their home digital payment solutions while exploring China.
airBaltic is set to unveil its upcoming mobile app, designed to revolutionize the travel experience. With a host of new features, the app aims to improve every aspect of the airline’s service. Key enhancements include user-friendly interface, real-time status tracking, instant updates, greater customization options, and digital boarding passes. airBaltic Club members can also look forward to expanded features in the new app. The updated app will replace the existing one, which currently serves over 250,000 users annually and processes over 5,000 bookings each month. The new app will be accessible to all airBaltic customers and will include a simplified registration process for new users.
OsaBus, a leading provider of bus rental services in Barcelona, has announced the expansion of its fleet to meet the growing demand for reliable transportation options in the city. The company offers a wide range of vehicles, including private sedans, minivans, minibuses, and buses, to accommodate the diverse needs of travelers.
