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Emirates Orders 65 Additional Boeing 777X Aircraft at Dubai Airshow 2025
EMIRATES has announced orders for 65 additional Boeing 777-9 aircraft, powered by GE 9X engines, worth US$ 38 billion at list prices. This takes the airline’s total order book with Boeing to 315 widebody aircraft, comprising 270 Boeing 777Xs, 10 Boeing 777 freighters, and 35 Boeing 787s; and its orderbook with GE Aerospace for GE9X engines to a total of 540 units including the 130 additional units signed.
Uk and European Travellers Given Chance for Free Domestic Flights Throughout Japan
Topflight for Schools Launch 2027 Ski Programme from City of Derry
THE Topflight for Schools and City of Derry Airport team joined forces, together with St. Columb’s College in Derry~Londonderry, to launch the new programme last week, as the college are regular participants in the ski charters and are great supporters of the ‘Gateway of the Northwest’. Brenda Morgan MBE, Development
Business at
Head of City
of
Derry Airport, said: “We are thrilled to partner with Topflight for Schools once again to launch our Verona ski programme for 2027. This will be the fourth consecutive year that their school ski charters will operate from the Northwest, and the demand from the local area is clear to see with a sold- out programme year on year. “Topflight for Schools are the number one school ski specialists across Ireland and are absolute experts in what they do. We are so proud to partner with the team to offer this amazing experience for our local school children the Northwest, especially from the convenience of their local Airport. Martin Turbitt, Ski Sales Specialist
at Topflight For Schools, said: “We’re thrilled to once again offer a direct flight from City of Derry Airport to Verona,
giving schools across the
Northwest a seamless and convenient gateway to Italy’s snow-covered slopes. “Following the tremendous success of the 2025 ski season and forthcoming 2026 sold out programme, a 180-seater flight will once again transport excited students and teachers directly to the heart of Italy’s premier ski destinations in 2027. Departing from a local hub makes travel simple and stress-free — a major plus for both returning school groups and first-time organisers.”
JAPANESE carrier, All Nippon Airways (ANA), is offering its UK and European passengers free domestic flights across its regional network in Japan. This fare will be available from 24 November 2025 to 31 January 2026 as part of a joint campaign between ANA and the Japan National Tourism Organisation
(JNTO). The initiative includes a Stopover
& Add-on Free Fare which enables customers and trade partners to build bespoke, multi-stop itineraries, without charging extra for Economy Class stopovers.
All Economy fare bookings made between 24 November 2025 and 31 January 2026 are eligible, and up to two ANA domestic flights within Japan will be free of charge.
Hamburg Approves Plans For New World-Class Opera House on Waterfront
HAMBURG is set to further strengthen its reputation as a cultural metropolis in the coming years with the building of a new world-class opera house directly on the waterfront in HafenCity.
The architecturally striking building is designed not only as a venue for outstanding artistic performance, but also as an open, welcoming space for both residents and visitors.
An independent jury – comprising
representatives of the City of Hamburg, the Kühne Foundation and external experts – has unanimously selected the winning design by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). Over the next two years, the design will be further developed in close cooperation with
the City of Hamburg, the foundation and the Hamburg State Opera as the future main user. Upon completion of this extended planning phase and a robust cost assessment, the Kühne-Foundation will decide on whether to proceed with the project.
dnata and Aer Lingus Strengthen Partnership with New Inflight Retail Programme
DNATA Catering & Retail has strengthened its long-term relationship with Irish flag carrier, Aer Lingus, with the introduction of a new inflight retail programme. The new inflight retail range showcases a thoughtfully curated mix of local Irish and international brands. Customers can look forward to homegrown favourites such as Sculpted by Aimee, Tan Organic, BPerfect, and The Smooth Company, alongside Deli-Lites,
which
provides freshly made Irish sandwiches and wraps. The launch coincides with Aer Lingus’ festive season menu, featuring seasonal favourites such as the festive turkey and stuffing sandwich, Christmas cheese and cracker box, as
The agreement covers a five-year inflight retail contract alongside the remaining five-year contract of dnata’s catering services, reflecting
well as holiday-themed gift items.
Aer Lingus’ confidence in the company’s end-to-end operational expertise. Under this new partnership,
dnata is
responsible for the full management of the retail programme, from product sourcing and procurement to
warehousing to and
technology provision. The collaboration will continue
evolve,
introducing new ways for customers to browse and personalise their onboard shopping, with the range shaped by feedback to
reflect passenger preferences and enhance the inflight experience.
January 2026
Hays Travel Exclusive Charter to Barbados Takes Off From Belfast
THREE hundred and twelve passengers set off for a Caribbean escape from Belfast International Airport on Saturday (15th November 2025) with the help of Hays Travel.
Hays Travel exclusively chartered the
direct flight from Belfast to Barbados to take customers on a unforgettable getaway to the Caribbean. Fully escorted throughout by Hays Travel staff,
Paula,
Sharon, and Karen were on hand at Belfast International Airport to help passengers navigate their way through the check-in process.
Following their arrival in Barbados, passengers embarked on a 14-night Caribbean cruise onboard P&O Cruises Britannia, which will call at Curaçao, Aruba, Saint Vincent Island, Grenada, St Lucia, St Marteen, and Antigua before returning to Barbados.
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