Singapore Airlines and Air China have signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a broader commercial partnership.
The joint venture will allow the carriers to expand their existing codeshare agreement to include additional destinations between Singapore and mainland China, as well as points within China and beyond both markets.
Plans include coordinated flight schedules, exploring joint fare products, as well as joint marketing initiatives and revenue-sharing arrangements.
As members of Star Alliance, the airlines also intend to deepen cooperation across their respective frequent flyer programmes.
“Together, we will offer customers more travel options, seamless connections, and enhanced convenience on flights between Singapore and China, and across our combined networks. Closer cooperation on services and frequent flyer programmes will further enhance the travel experience and create greater value for our customers,” said Goh Choon Phong, CEO of Singapore Airlines.
RwandAir enters codeshare with EgyptAir
RwandAir has signed an interline and codeshare agreement with EgyptAir, enabling passengers to book connecting flights to Amman, Cairo, and Rome via Kigali.
KLM extends Middle East suspension
KLM has extended the suspension of flights to Dubai, Riyadh and Dammam until and including August 23.
The airline previously planned to resume services on August 10.
Delta breaks ground on new LAX lounge
Delta Air Lines has broken ground on a new Delta One Lounge at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), further expanding its premium footprint at the airport.
The new lounge will be on the mezzanine level of Terminal 2 and will cover 372 sqm, accommodating up to 75 guests.
Phase one of the project has already commenced, with phase two of the lounge’s renovations scheduled for completion in 2028.
Delta will also be adding an 11 022-sqm Delta Sky Club in Terminal 2, which is expected to open in 2027.
By 2028, the carrier expects to operate four lounge spaces at LAX, expanding its total lounge footprint to 5 574 sqm and increasing capacity to more than 1 000 seated guests.
SAS confirms Airbus aircraft order
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has invested over US$10 billion (R164bn) for over 40 Airbus widebody aircraft.
The order includes A330-900neo aircraft to support the airline's long-haul operations with additional capacity, as well as A330-300 aircraft to meet near-term growth ahead of the new fleet's arrival.
"This is the largest investment in our company’s history and a clear signal of our confidence in the future,” said Anko van der Werff, President and CEO of SAS.
