Delta Air
Lines
Delta Air Lines
has rescheduled the launch of its new flights to
Kenya because of political turbulence. The
airline planned to start flights on June 2 but
has postponed the flights until Dec. 8. Mar 31,
2008
Emirates
Airlines, Airbus
Emirates reveals
its colors for its new Airbus A380 as the first
aircraft glides out of a Hamburg hangar dressed
to the nines. A further 58 double-decker
aircraft are on order for the Dubai carrier and
will be the second to operate the very large
aircraft. Apr 4, 2008
Ethiopian
Airlines
Ethiopian
Airlines will resume twice-weekly 737-700
service from Addis Ababa to Riyadh and Kuwait
City in mid-June. It also announced a codeshare
deal with Lufthansa beginning March 30 on each
carrier's ADD-Frankfurt service. Mar 31,
2008
South African
Airways
South African
Airways Vacations is refining and revamping its
vacation package program that targets North
Americans. Now known as SAA Vacations, the new
program, known for offering affordable luxury
packages to Africa, will offer an enhanced
website and new collateral for travel agents."
Renaming our vacation division reflects the
heightened visibility and success of the
program," said Marc Cavaliere, executive vice
president, North America for South African
Airways. "We initially chose the name 'Visit
Southern Africa or VSA Vacations,' in order to
reflect the region we serve, and that has served
us well. Renaming it will make it easier for
travelers to remember. Mar 31, 2008