14 July, 2016

Big Fat Airline Wrap

ANA’s 787-9 demonstration flight at Farnborough International Airshow

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner decorated with special ANA decal is set to make a demonstration flight* at the 50th Farnborough International Airshow, which will take place in Farnborough, UK, starting July 11, 2016.

The flights on July 11, 12 and 13 will mark the first time that the Japanese airline carries out a demonstration flight at the prestigious air show.

The decision to operate the demonstration flight reflects ANA’s status as the launch customer and the largest operator of 787 series of aircraft. ANA has ordered 83 of the 787 family, including 44 of the 787-9 model.

The airline currently operates 11 of the model principally on international routes. The ANA aircraft for the demonstration flight is specially outfitted in livery prominently featuring Mount Fuji with cherry blossoms, two iconic symbols of Japan.

South African Airways Victoria appointment

SAA

South African Airways (SAA) is pleased to announced the appointment of KJ Slater to the position of Account Executive for Victoria. KJ has extensive industry experience in a range of travel companies including airlines and ground operators.

Country Manager for Australasia Tim Clyde-Smith said that KJ’s experience in the travel industry and knowledge of the Victorian market would assist SAA as it continued to develop its business in one of Australia’s most important travel markets.

“KJ looks forward to meeting our Victorian industry partners as we continue to build our presence in Victoria and Tasmania in particular.” Clyde-Smith said.

Copa Airlines launches sophisticated new apps with MTT

Copa Airlines Connect Miles

The Latin American airline has worked with MTT, a Travelport company and digital travel expert, to revamp its mobile services with new, customer-centric iOS and Android apps in Spanish, Portuguese and English

The new Copa Airlines apps, which are available in Spanish, Portuguese and English, have a particular focus on ease of use to ensure wide adoption amongst its millions of passengers in North, Central and South America and The Caribbean.

The apps have a slick and speedy check-in flow, interactive seat map, real-time flight status information and other important information such as flight dates and booking references are always close to hand. Loyalty management is another important feature of the app, enabling passengers to access and manage their ‘Connect Miles’ easily via a personalized dashboard in the app. Further enhancements to the apps are planned in future updates.

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