London City shows their CotW certificate; Thai AirAsia turns nine; Leeds Bradford and British Airways celebrate the Chinese New Year; Erbil named the best emerging markets airport

Tony Hallwood, Leeds Bradford Airport’s Commercial Director, presented Man Chiu Leung of the Leeds Chinese Community Association with a traditional red letter gift to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Traditionally, the red colour of the envelope symbolises good luck and is supposed to ward off evil spirits. More recently, it’s been also known to give access to the airport’s Yorkshire Premier Lounge.

Thai AirAsia’s ninth anniversary was market with the arrival of the airline’s first sharklet-equipped A320. The carrier, which now has a fleet of 28 Airbus-made aircraft, will continue the celebration throughout the year with a number of improvements, including free WiFi access for passengers at its Bangkok Don Mueang base. Tassapon Bijleveld, Thai AirAsia’s CEO, said: “The airline will work to add more flights to popular destinations such as Phuket, Chiang Mai and Hat Yai, as well as within China and throughout Indochina, all of which saw strong response to increased frequency in the year past.”