Alaska Airlines has revealed the date for its integration into the oneworld aviation alliance. Backed by American Airlines, 88-year-old Alaska Airlines will be the second US carrier to join the global group.

Qatar Airways has introduced its first range of fully vegan dishes to its à la carte menu for Business Class passengers on all flights, designed to cater to the increasing demand for plant-based food while elevating passengers’ culinary experience when they travel with the award-winning airline.

American Express has officially opened a Centurion Lounge at New York JFK Airport’s Terminal 4. At 1,400 square metres, the new space is the 13th and largest Centurion Lounge yet and the first with two guest floors.

Emirates has announced it will resume flights to Budapest (21 October), Bologna (1 November), Dusseldorf (1 November), Hamburg (1 November) and Lyon (4 November), expanding its European network to 31 destinations and offering customers around the world convenient connections via Dubai.

United Airlines has introduced an interactive map feature that enables customers to compare airfares network-wide based on a range of criteria. Powered by Google Flight Search technology and accessed on United.com, customers can easily compare and shop for flights, based on departure city, budget and location type, such as popular national parks, skiing and cultural destinations.

British Airways will take its popular ‘Flying with Confidence’ course online for the first time ever next month, offering customers the chance to participate in the program from the comfort of home.

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has revealed three concepts for the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft which could enter service by 2035. Each concept represents a different approach to achieving zero-emission flight and rely on hydrogen as their primary power source.

Delta Air Lines has opened its newest and largest Delta Sky Club at Salt Lake City International Airport. The launch coincides with the opening of a new terminal at the Utah capital’s airport.

The oneworld airline alliance’s 13 members have committed to achieve net zero emissions in 30 years.

Plaza Premium Group has debuted its common-use airport lounge concept, Plaza Premium Lounge, in the United States with a new facility opening this month at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).

Qantas and China Eastern Airlines have been granted interim authorisation by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) for an extended Joint Coordination Agreement (JCA) enabling the carriers to continue to coordinate operations between Australia and mainland China until March 2022.