Japan Airlines and British Airways Obtain Regulatory Go Ahead to Commence Commercial Flights between the EU and Japan

Japan Airlines (JAL) and International Airlines Group's (IAG) joint business has been granted anti-trust immunity from the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The agreement will allow JAL and British Airways to cooperate commercially on flights between the EU and Japan. The joint business is expected to be launched by late March 2013.

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Fourth Boeing 747-8 Freighter for Cargolux

Luxembourg, Cargolux today took delivery of another Boeing 747-8 Freighter at the aircraft manufacturer’s delivery center in Everett. After a short ferry flight to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, the fourth aircraft out of a total order of 13 entered into revenue service on the same day with the flight continuing to Los Angeles prior to joining the Cargolux fleet in Luxembourg.

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Gulf Air Opens a New Office in Amman and Launches a Number of Promotional Initiatives

Amman, Gulf Air announced today in a press conference a number of promotional initiatives focusing on the Jordanian market. with a new sales office in Amman prime commercial district (Shmeisani), discount fare promotions, launch of a corporate travel package, re-brand of their frequent flyer program according to the airline with more benefits than previously offered.

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