American Airlines is celebrating the successful launch of the first-of-its-kind emBark program at Sydney Airport, which highlights the life-changing work done by Assistance Dogs Australia (ADA). In an Australian first, twice a week at American’s ticket counters at SYD travellers are able to enjoy the company of ADA’s fully qualified Assistance Dogs while checking in to their flights.

Delta Air Lines continues to expand its popular pre-select meal program, giving even more customers the ability to choose their meal days in advance of their flight on more than 100 markets around the globe.

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has taken delivery of the world’s first Airbus A350-900ULR (ultra-long-range) aircraft from Airbus. It is the first of seven A350-900ULRs on firm order and will enter service on 11 October 2018, operating the world’s longest commercial flight between Singapore and Newark Liberty International Airport.

Oman Air will commence new daily services between Muscat and Athens, effective June 2019, operated by the carrier’s new state-of-the-art Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

United Airlines is expanding enhancements to its boarding at gates in airports around the world. The updated better boarding process gives customers more space at the gate, less time waiting in line and improved boarding information to create a less stressful environment.

Hawaiian Airlines is launching a new direct, five-times-weekly service between Honolulu the capital of Massachusetts, Boston, commencing 04 April. At 5,095 miles, the route becomes the longest regularly scheduled domestic route in US history. The new route will complement Hawaiians’ New York JFK service which debuted in 2012.

Emirates will deploy its flagship Airbus A380 on the Dubai–St. Petersburg city-pairing on a temporary basis during late October, replacing the Boeing 777 currently operating on the route.

Qatar Airways will launch direct flights to Mombasa in Kenya by the end of the year, opening up the country’s beautiful coasts to international holidaymakers. Mombasa will be the Doha-based carrier’s second Kenyan destination, in addition to existing flights to Nairobi.

Air Tahiti Nui has previewed the first of its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft at the North Charleston, South Carolina, USA, paint workshop, registered with the letters MUA, meaning “moving forward” in Tahitian.

Singapore Airlines has chosen Adelaide as the launch destination for its first Airbus A350-900 aircraft fitted with all new medium-haul cabin products. Launching on 18 December from Adelaide, subject to regulatory approval, flight SQ278/279 will be operated daily by the two-class, 303-seat A350-900, providing South Australian customers first access to an unparalleled level of comfort and technology and increasing capacity by nearly 7%.

Hong Kong Airlines has unveiled the next evolution of its premium experience with the debut of a newly upgraded Business class seat on its latest Airbus A350 aircraft. The new Business class seat is also equipped with one of the most advanced IFE systems from Thales Group, providing passengers with immersive entertainment during their travels.

Emirates has unveiled a new range of “Rare Fares” for customers who book early, as part of its Early Bird sale, from 4 September to 4 October 2018.