Air France will launch two daily flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and London Gatwick, from March 29.
The flights will depart Paris at 09h20 and 15h45 and arrive in Gatwick at 09h30 and 15h55, respectively. The return flights depart Gatwick at 10h30 and 17h10 and arrive in Paris at 12h40 and 19h20 respectively.
EY, DE enter strategic partnership
Etihad Airways and Condor have entered a strategic partnership that includes new daily flights connecting Frankfurt and Berlin to Abu Dhabi as well as a codeshare agreement.
From May 1, Condor will operate daily services between Frankfurt and Abu Dhabi using an A330 aircraft and, from June 15, the airline will launch daily Berlin-Abu Dhabi flights using an A320.
Etihad Guest members will be able to earn and redeem miles when flying on the new Condor-operated flights, with further loyalty benefits to be introduced. The codeshare agreement will be implemented following regulatory approvals.
AF expands La Première
Air France is expanding its La Première suites to Atlanta, Boston, Houston and Tel Aviv on selected Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.
The La Première offering will be available on one daily flight to Tel Aviv from December 15, to Atlanta from March 29, to Boston from July 20 and to Houston from July 6.
By July 2026, all flights to JFK and Los Angeles will be operated with the new La Première suites.
Air NZ limits power banks
Air New Zealand has introduced limits on portable power banks, allowing passengers to carry no more than two power banks per person.
Power banks now need to be kept under the seat in front of the passenger or in the seat pockets and not in overhead lockers.
They cannot be used to charge or power other devices during taxi, take-off or landing and cannot be recharged using in-seat or in-flight power outlets. Power banks are already prohibited in checked baggage.
