Airline Updates November '24
Read the most important news from the airline industry and from Getflights in November here.
On 2 December, the updated tour operator fare structure took effect. The discount on the Touroperator Base and Touroperator Flex fares (TOBELU) has been dropped, and is now applied to the Touroperator Instant fare (TOINST). The TO Instant fare is thus preferred by the Lufthansa Group. TOINST must be issued within seven days. After issuance, your PNR is also protected against involuntary changes or cancellations. If your ticket has not yet been issued, you do not enjoy this protection. A full refund can be requested with TOINST up to 21 days before departure (DCC in your GDS remains non-refundable).
Air Dolomiti (EN) is the fifth airline in Book-a-Group. From 19 November 2024, Air Dolomiti, Austrian, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS can be booked in the Lufthansa Group booking tool for groups. This means that we can now also offer your customers Air Dolomiti in group, whether or not in combination with another Lufthansa Group airline. For example, fly Brussels-Frankfurt-Verona with Brussels Airlines and Air Dolomiti, or Brussels-Munich-Ancona.
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From now on, you get 32 kilograms of luggage in business class with Royal Air Maroc instead of 23 kilograms. This upgrade gives your business customers more options and flexibility.
Sunday 1 December saw the first direct flight from Brussels Airport to Bangkok with Thai Airways. Getflights was present at this festive inauguration. TG935 departs Brussels Airport at 13h10 and arrives in Bangkok the next morning at 06h10. This offers your customer a seamless connection to other destinations in Thailand or beyond. TG935 is a daily flight operated by a Boeing 787-800 in a two-class configuration: Economy and Royal Silk Class (business).
TUI Fly is now bookable in Getflights Pro without GDS surcharges.. Try it yourself now and book your customers' favourite destinations easily via Getflights Pro.
Official Federation or Sport Club traveling abroad as a group and needing to bring their own sports equipment can now benefit from a special offer on Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa and SWISS operated flights.
In addition to ensuring the safe transport of their equipment to the final destination, these 4 airlines are offering special baggage allowances for sports teams traveling together on their European flights departing from Brussels until 30th November 2025.
For every 10 tickets purchased in Economy Classic as part of a group booking, the team will receive 1 free additional standard checked bag. And for every 10 tickets purchased in group in Economy Flex, they will even receive 2 free additional standard checked bags.
Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai.
The Emirates A350 features three spacious cabin classes, accommodating 312 passengers in 32 next-generation Business Class lie-flat seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 259 generously pitched Economy Class seats. The latest onboard products reflect the airline’s commitment to delivering a premium passenger experience while optimising operational efficiency. The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates’ fleet since 2008.