The Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Franco-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM to expand connectivity between Europe and Abu Dhabi. The signing ceremony, held at the Louvre Abu Dhabi, was attended by Saleh Mohamed Al Geziry, Director General of Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi; Angus Clarke, CCO of Air France-KLM; Olivier Piette, Senior Vice President – Network of Air France; and Maureen Bannerman, CCO of Abu Dhabi Airports. The partnership expands Abu Dhabi’s global connectivity through daily flights to Paris, whose flagship carrier Air France is a Skytrax Top 10 airline. Furthermore, the MoU reinforces Abu Dhabi’s goal to attract more than 24m visitors by the end of 2023 and its commitment to build on its destination awareness. Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, the Director General for Tourism at DCT Abu Dhabi, said: "This partnership signifies DCT Abu Dhabi’s commitment to promote, protect and progress the tourism sector of Abu Dhabi and elevate the emirate’s status as a global destination. By fostering long-term partnerships with trusted international carriers, we are enabling visitors from around the world to visit and witness our rich heritage and diverse culture. This increased connectivity not only enriches the experience for travellers but also positions Abu Dhabi as an additional access point to the East”.<br/>
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South Korean national carrier Korean Air has started to provide in-flight Wi-Fi connection on some of its Airbus A321neo aircraft, industry sources said Sunday. The expansion of in-flight Wi-Fi connection is part of the company’s long-term goal to expand the in-flight connection to 100% of its international flights. The number of Korean Air’s Airbus A321neo aircraft that provide in-flight Wi-Fi connection is currently six. Those A321neo flights operate on the routes connecting Incheon with Fukuoka, Phnom Penh and Ho Chi Minh, as well as on the Gimpo-Haneda connection. Of the national carrier’s 134 aircraft, 11 provide in-flight Wi-Fi connection plans. Starting in June, Korean Air started to offer in-flight Wi-Fi connections on its five Boeing 737 Max 8 planes, which travel between Korea and Osaka, Fukuoka, and Okinawa. The pricing of its in-flight Wi-Fi is different depending on distance traveled. On long-distance flights, the company’s Wi-Fi service for the entire flight is $20.95, while its two-hour Wi-Fi plan costs $10.95.<br/>