APG has been appointed Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for China Southern Airlines in Ethiopia, supporting the airline’s commercial development in the Ethiopian market.
Through this appointment, APG’s local team will support passenger sales development and provide assistance to travel agents and travel trade partners across Ethiopia. The team will work closely with China Southern Airlines to strengthen its local presence and develop business opportunities.
The appointment comes as China Southern Airlines expands its presence in Africa, following the recent launch of its twice-weekly service linking Addis Ababa and Guangzhou via Changsha. The service provides additional travel options between Ethiopia and China, supporting business, leisure and visiting friends and relatives travel.
With local market expertise and established travel trade relationships, APG Ethiopia will help raise awareness of the airline’s services and support trade partners in promoting the route to their customers.
APG looks forward to working with China Southern Airlines and the Ethiopian travel trade to develop passenger sales and support travel between the two countries.
For more information about APG Passenger GSA services, visit our Passenger GSA Services page.
APG has been appointed as Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for Chalair in Spain and Andorra.
APG is pleased to announce its appointment as Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for Chalair in Spain and Andorra, further strengthening its partnership with the French regional airline.
Under this agreement, APG will manage sales and marketing activities across both markets, working closely with travel agencies and distribution partners to raise awareness of Chalair’s services and identify new commercial opportunities.
Through its local market expertise and established travel trade relationships, APG will support Chalair in expanding its commercial reach and strengthening engagement with the Spanish and Andorran travel sectors.
Building on an established relationship, this appointment reflects a shared commitment to developing Chalair’s presence and supporting the continued growth of its regional network. APG looks forward to this next chapter of the collaboration.
For more information about APG Passenger GSA services, visit our Passenger GSA Services page.
Annual conference will explore “Navigating Change, Unlocking Growth” on 4–6 November 2026.
The World Connect conference will bring together airline executives, aviation specialists and travel industry leaders from around the world for its 17th edition, taking place at the Fairmont Monte Carlo in Monaco from 4 to 6 November 2026.
Organised annually by APG, World Connect has developed into an established international meeting point for the airline and aviation community. Over successive editions, the conference has built a reputation for bringing senior decision-makers together to exchange perspectives, strengthen business relationships and discuss the forces shaping the industry.
This year’s edition is expected to welcome approximately 500 delegates, including 119 airline CEOs and senior airline executives, with 59 airlines and 85 countries represented. This international participation reflects World Connect’s standing as an established meeting point for aviation industry leaders.
Under this year’s theme, “Navigating Change, Unlocking Growth,” keynote speakers and panellists will examine how aviation businesses can respond to disruption, strengthen commercial resilience and identify new opportunities for growth.
The programme will address key priorities across the sector, including strengthening customer loyalty through distribution and technology; protecting airline connectivity and revenue amid geopolitical uncertainty; and building a stronger commercial aviation industry. Discussions will also explore how innovation is influencing fleet strategies, operational efficiency and the passenger experience. Among the speakers featured in this year’s programme are Roberto Alvo, CEO of LATAM; Luís Rodrigues, CEO of TAP Air Portugal; Lemma Yadecha Gudeta, CEO of Ethiopian Airlines, and Maarten Koopmans, Managing Director of KLM Cityhopper.
Keynote contributions from aviation executive Pieter Elbers and astrophysicist Patrick Michel, Principal Investigator of ESA’s Hera mission, will broaden the discussion to encompass aviation’s future opportunities and the potential of scientific discovery to drive change.
Alongside the conference sessions, World Connect will offer opportunities for delegates to meet, share expertise and develop relationships through its Business Connect sessions and networking events.
As aviation continues to navigate a changing global environment, the 17th edition of APG World Connect will provide a forum for industry leaders to consider shared challenges and the partnerships, strategies and ideas that can support future growth. For the programme and further information, visit worldconnect.apg-ga.com
APG has been appointed as Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for Akasa Air in Malaysia.
APG is pleased to announce its appointment as Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for Akasa Air in Malaysia.
Through its local team, APG will support Akasa Air’s commercial development in the Malaysian market, strengthening engagement with travel agents and raising awareness of the airline’s network and services.
The appointment combines APG Malaysia’s local market expertise and established trade relationships with APG Network’s global reach, helping Akasa Air develop new sales opportunities and strengthen its presence in the market.
For more information about APG Passenger GSA services, visit our Passenger GSA Services page.
APG Airlines is pleased to welcome Hunnu Air to its growing network of interline partners, further expanding ticketing options for travel agents.
Based in Mongolia, Hunnu Air operates from its main hub at Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan International Airport (UBN), serving domestic destinations and connecting Mongolia with key markets across Asia, including China, Kazakhstan and India.
The addition of Hunnu Air marks APG Airlines’ second airline partnership in Mongolia, reflecting our continued commitment to expanding our global network and developing new opportunities for the travel trade.
Through this partnership, Hunnu Air joins the APG Airlines network, extending the range of airline options available to travel professionals within the scope of the agreed distribution and ticketing arrangements.
APG Airlines is delighted to welcome Hunnu Air to its growing partner network and looks forward to developing a successful and lasting partnership.
For more information, visit APG Airlines
APG Airlines is pleased to welcome Sun PhuQuoc Airways to its growing network of interline partners, further expanding ticketing options for travel agents.
Part of Vietnam’s Sun Group, Sun PhuQuoc Airways places the island of Phu Quoc at the heart of its approach, connecting air travel with the group’s wider tourism and hospitality offering.
Through this new partnership, travel agents can issue Sun PhuQuoc Airways tickets on APG Airlines GP-275 stock via their preferred GDS, giving them more choice when planning journeys to Vietnam.
We are delighted to welcome Sun PhuQuoc Airways to the APG Airlines network and look forward to supporting the airline’s growth in international markets.
For more information, visit APG Airlines
Israir has appointed APG USA as its Online General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United States, as the airline launches a new nonstop service between Tel Aviv and New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK).
The new service will commence on September 16, 2026. The service will initially operate three times weekly, with flights on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, before increasing to four weekly frequencies and subsequently expanding to six weekly flights, providing travelers with greater flexibility when traveling between New York and Tel Aviv.
Under the appointment, APG USA will support Israir’s commercial activities in the U.S. market, working closely with the airline and the U.S. travel trade to build awareness of the new service, support sales and develop opportunities in the market..
“ The launch of our first flight to New York, 6H971, marks a historic milestone for Israir and the beginning of a new chapter in our growth. The introduction of our Tel Aviv–JFK service reflects our commitment to expanding travel options for the Israeli public and strengthening connectivity with one of the world’s leading destinations. We are beginning with two wide-body aircraft operated by Israeli crews, with plans to add additional aircraft in 2027 complementing our fleet with wet-leased aircraft. We are proud to take this important step and look forward to further developing our long-haul operations in the years ahead.
“ We are delighted to be appointed as Israir’s GSA in the United States at such an important time for the airline. We look forward to working closely with the airline and the U.S. travel trade to build awareness of the new service, support sales and develop opportunities in the market.
For more information about APG Passenger GSA services, visit our Passenger GSA Services page.
APG has been appointed as Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for Air Peace in Brazil.
APG is pleased to announce its appointment as Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) for Air Peace in Brazil, further strengthening our support for airlines expanding their presence in international markets.
As part of its international growth plans, Air Peace is preparing to launch a non-stop service between Lagos and São Paulo, creating a new direct link between West Africa and Brazil.
Through its local market expertise, established travel trade relationships and knowledge of the Brazilian aviation market, APG will support Air Peace in building its market presence, developing new sales opportunities and strengthening engagement with the travel trade.
The appointment further expands APG’s support for airlines seeking to develop their presence in international markets through local representation and market expertise.
We look forward to working with Air Peace and our partners in Brazil as this exciting new connection takes shape.
For more information about APG Passenger GSA services, visit our Passenger GSA Services page.
APG Airlines is pleased to welcome Aero Mongolia as a new interline partner, further expanding the global reach available on GP-275 ticket stock.
Based in Mongolia, Aero Mongolia operates from its main hub at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar, connecting Mongolia with key destinations across Asia.
The airline operates both domestic and international services, with its international network including Seoul, Tokyo and Hohhot, providing convenient connections between Mongolia and important markets across Northeast Asia.
The addition of Aero Mongolia further strengthens the APG Airlines network and expands the range of destinations available to travel agents through GP-275, APG Airlines’ validating carrier solution.
We are delighted to welcome Aero Mongolia to the APG Airlines network and look forward to supporting the airline’s growth in international markets.
For more information, visit APG Airlines
APG is pleased to announce its appointment as Cargo GSA for Air Peace Cargo in the UK, supporting the airline’s cargo operations and strengthening its presence in the UK market.
Through this new partnership, APG will provide local market expertise and commercial support to Air Peace Cargo, drawing on its established industry network and experience in airline representation.
“ We are delighted to represent Air Peace Cargo in the UK and to support the airline as it develops its cargo presence in this important market. This appointment reflects the strength of our cargo expertise and our commitment to delivering effective local market support for our airline partners.
The appointment further strengthens APG’s cargo portfolio and reflects its continued commitment to supporting airlines with local market knowledge, sales expertise and commercial representation.
APG looks forward to working closely with Air Peace Cargo and supporting the airline’s continued growth in the UK.
For more information about APG cargo services, visit APG Cargo Services
