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Eurowings and Smartwings start codeshare flights 2022

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March 28, 2022 -Eurowings and Smartwings start codeshare flights 2022

Germany’s largest leisure airline Eurowings and Smartwings, the leading Czech airline, have launched the first phase of their codeshare agreement.

Eurowings and Smartwings

With immediate effect, Eurowings connections from the new base in Prague to the destinations Cologne/Bonn, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Bristol, Birmingham, Copenhagen, Barcelona, Athens, Larnaca, Heraklion, Málaga, Alicante, Stockholm, Faro, Rome and Mallorca will also be offered under Smartwings flight numbers and marketed via smartwings.com and other channels.

This will allow Smartwings customers to benefit from the growing number of direct connections of the Lufthansa Group airline from the Czech capital. In a next step of the partnership, it is planned that Smartwings flights will also be offered under Eurowings flight numbers.

We are pleased to announce the launch of codeshare flights with our partner Smartwings. The cooperation strengthens our position in Prague and makes it possible for us to offer our customers more and easier travel options.

The implementation of the agreement comes at exactly the right time. After two years of spending a lot of time at home, the desire to travel is stronger than ever. We are currently seeing a surge in bookings, not only in the Czech Republic, but across our entire route network,” says Eurowings CEO Jens Bischof.

“We are pleased that we are able to significantly expand our network through the cooperation with Eurowings,” says Roman Vik, board member and CEO von Smartwings.

With the opening of its base in the Czech capital, Eurowings has significantly expanded its services in Central Europe. By summer 2022, the Lufthansa subsidiary will be stationing three Airbus A320 aircraft, including local crews, in the Czech capital. The flights will be operated by Eurowings Europe, the pan-European flight operation of Eurowings.

About Smartwings
Smartwings is the largest Czech airline. In the summer season, Smartwings flies to 80 destinations from Czech airports. In addition to the Czech Republic, Smartwings also offers flights from airports in Poland, France, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia and the Canary Islands.

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THAI summer flight schedule new in 2022

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March 28, 2022 – THAI summer flight schedule 2022

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has arranged and adjusted its flight schedules to 34 destinations worldwide for its Summer Flight Programme during 27 March – 29 October 2022 with details as follows:

THAI summer flight schedule 2022

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) has arranged and adjusted its flight schedules to 34 destinations worldwide for its Summer Flight Programme during 27 March – 29 October 2022 with details as follows:

Flight operations in support of the Phuket Sandbox campaign:

1. Bangkok – Phuket – Frankfurt (v.v.): three flights per week every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. 2.
 
Bangkok – Phuket – London – Bangkok: three flights per week every Monday, Thursday and Saturday. 3.
 
Bangkok – Phuket – Sydney – Bangkok: three flights per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. 4.
 
Bangkok – Phuket – Copenhagen – Bangkok: twice weekly flights every Tuesday and Thursday, during 27 March – 30 April 2022.
 
5. Bangkok – Phuket – Stockholm –
Bangkok: twice weekly flights every Wednesday and Friday, during 27 March – 30 April 2022.
 
THAI summer flight schedule – Intercontinental (return flights):
1. Bangkok – London: eleven flights per week; daily flight by TG910; and four flights per week every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by TG916 starting 29 May 2022.
 
2. Bangkok – Paris: daily flight.
 
3. Bangkok – Zurich: daily flight; and five flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during 26 March – 4 July 2022.
 
4. Bangkok – Brussels: twice weekly flights every Wednesday and Friday; and three flights per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting 2 July – 30 August 2022.
 
5. Bangkok – Frankfurt: daily flight; and four flights per week every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by TG922 starting 25 June 2022.
 
6. Bangkok – Munich: daily flight.
 
7. Bangkok – Copenhagen: five flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and daily flight starting 5 July 2022.
 
8. Bangkok – Stockholm: five flights per week every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
 
9. Bangkok – Sydney: four flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
 
10. Bangkok – Melbourne: four flights per week every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

Flight operations in support of the Phuket Sandbox campaign:

1. Bangkok – Phuket – Frankfurt (v.v.): three flights per week every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

2. Bangkok – Phuket – London – Bangkok: three flights per week every Monday, Thursday and Saturday.

3. Bangkok – Phuket – Sydney – Bangkok: three flights per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

4. Bangkok – Phuket – Copenhagen – Bangkok: twice weekly flights every Tuesday and Thursday, during 27 March – 30 April 2022.

5. Bangkok – Phuket – Stockholm – Bangkok: twice weekly flights every Wednesday and Friday, during 27 March – 30 April 2022.

 

THAI summer flight schedule – Intercontinental (return flights):

1. Bangkok – London: eleven flights per week; daily flight by TG910; and four flights per week every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday by TG916 starting 29 May 2022.

2. Bangkok – Paris: daily flight.

3. Bangkok – Zurich: daily flight; and five flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday during 26 March – 4 July 2022.

4. Bangkok – Brussels: twice weekly flights every Wednesday and Friday; and three flights per week every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday starting 2 July – 30 August 2022.

5. Bangkok – Frankfurt: daily flight; and four flights per week every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday by TG922 starting 25 June 2022.

6. Bangkok – Munich: daily flight.

7. Bangkok – Copenhagen: five flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday; and daily flight starting 5 July 2022.

8. Bangkok – Stockholm: five flights per week every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

9. Bangkok – Sydney: four flights per week every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

10. Bangkok – Melbourne: four flights per week every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.

 

 

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Virgin Atlantic new flight Orlando to Edinburgh to launch next week

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March 24, 2022 – Flight Orlando to Edinburgh –

The first Virgin Atlantic flight between Edinburgh and Orlando will depart on Wednesday.

Virgin Atlantic new flight Orlando to Edinburgh to launch next week

Operating on an Airbus 330-300, services will operate twice weekly, providing direct connections for the airline’s Scottish customers to the theme park capital of the world. 

As the gateway to the highlands, the new service from Edinburgh Airport will provide travellers from Florida with a direct link to Scotland’s fascinating historic capital city.

There is also easy access to the country’s dramatic, world-famous countryside. 

“Orlando is the theme park capital of the world and the heartland of Virgin Atlantic’s leisure programme.

“I know our Scottish customers will love exploring the likes of Walt Disney World and Universal Studios alongside the array of incredible experiences this exciting destination has to offer.”

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Riga Airport flights to more than 100 direct destinations in the summer season

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March 25, 2022  – Riga Airport flights – more than 100 destinations

During the summer season of 2022 starting on 27 March, along with transition to summertime, Riga Airport will offer connections to more than 100 direct regular and charter destinations.

Riga Airport flights

As of 31 March, a new airline – the Dutch low-cost airline Transavia Airlines C.V. – will launch its operations at Riga Airport. The airline will operate three flights a week on the Riga – Amsterdam route, thus ensuring even better connections between the Baltic States and one of the busiest transit airports in Europe.

Airlines will also offer new routes to passengers in the summer season. The national airline airBaltic will launch flights from Riga to Batumi in Georgia in May, while the Irish low-cost airline Ryanair will add two new destinations to its range of destinations: Riga – Växjö (Sweden) from 28 March and Riga – Newcastle (United Kingdom) from 1 April.

After a break of more than two years, airBaltic will resume flights to Malta at the end of April, while the Spanish city of Girona will return to the Ryanair flight schedule.

The planned total number of flights is steadily increasing as the spring approaches, and especially from next week, which will be the first full week of the summer season.

Around 940 flights are planned at Riga Airport next week, which is a quarter more than this week. At the end of April, the forecast for scheduled and charter passenger flights already exceeds 1 000 flights per week.
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Travel Pass Biofuel launched by SAS – 100% biofuel is always included

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March 25, 2022 – Travel Pass Biofuel

SAS now offers a punch card, Travel Pass Biofuel, for corporate customers who regularly travel to the same destination and want fossil free fuel, covering their flights, included.

SAS launches Travel Pass Biofuel

With Travel Pass Biofuel the customers get a discounted, prepaid punch card where 100% biofuel is always included, to reduce the environmental impact of their flights.
 
– SAS has ambitious sustainability targets and is committed to increase the use of sustainable aviation fuels, such as biofuel, in our operations in order to lower the climate impact from traveling by air.

We now welcome our customers on board the journey toward a more sustainable aviation by making it possible to buy Travel Pass Biofuel. This is perfect for customers who want to make their flying more sustainable, says Markus Ek, VP Global Sales, SAS.
 
SAS strives to be a leader in sustainable aviation and works hard to reduce CO2 emissions. SAS does this, for example, with modern and fuel-efficient aircraft and by using sustainable aviation fuels.

SAS constantly strives to increase the supply and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF), such as biofuel, as these are the bridge on our journey toward net zero-emission aviation.

The biofuel contributed by our customers is added to the biofuel SAS is already buying. In that way we can together make a faster progress towards a more sustainable future.
 
Facts about Travel Pass Biofuel

•    100% biofuel, corresponding to the full fuel use for your trips
•    A discounted alternative when traveling regularly to one destination 
•    Prepaid tickets – No additional charges
•    All tickets are SAS Plus, and includes Fast Track, SAS Lounge, free seating, priority boarding, free WiFi onboard, checked-in baggage and meals onboard 
•    Full flexibility with SAS Plus
•    Applies to Travel Pass prepaid, with 20, 40, 60, 100 and 200 punches – Valid for one year from the date of purchase 
 
Facts about SAS and biofuel
•    Biofuel is a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as defined in ICAO CORSIA Annex 16.
•    Biofuel emits up to 80% less climate-impacting CO2 compared to fossil fuels
•    SAS makes no profit on the purchase 
•    The biofuel is added to the amount of biofuel that SAS is already committed to buying
•    Regulation allows blending in up to 50 percent biofuel with traditional jet fuel, in existing aircraft

 

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Air Canada will resume non-stop flights from Toronto and Edinburgh

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March 24, 2022 – flights from Toronto and Edinburgh – Air Canada has announced it will resume a non-stop seasonal service between Edinburgh and Toronto.

Air Canada will resume non-stop flights from Toronto and Edinburgh

The carrier will offer the route six times a week from June 1st until the start of October, then four times weekly during October itself.

“This is very exciting news for our customers in Scotland who can start planning their next trip to rediscover Canada.

flights from Toronto and Edinburgh “Air Canada has a long and proud history of serving Scotland, with our first flight arriving in Prestwick in 1943,” said Stephen Gerrard, Air Canada general manager sales, UK and Ireland.

“Our non-stop flight between Edinburgh and Toronto will provide our customers in Scotland with a direct link to Canada and beyond, as countries reopen and border measures ease around the world for vaccinated travellers.”

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New London Hanoi Flight will be operated for the first time this week

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March 24, 2022 – London Hanoi Flight – Bamboo Airways departed London Heathrow for the first time this week.The airline is new to the UK market and offers passengers an affordable option flying direct to Hanoi, Vietnam. Flying on a modern wide-body Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, passengers can choose to fly economy or business class. 

New London Hanoi Flight will be operated for the first time this week

Dang Tat Thang, chief executive of Bamboo Airways, said: “We are delighted that we can now fly passengers from London Heathrow direct to Hanoi, at an affordable rate.

“London is one of the world’s financial and cultural hubs, so we expect our new service will further promote the connectivity between Vietnam and the UK, thus contributing to leveraging Vietnam aviation in the global market. “Our goal is to expand across Europe, the United States, Australia and Asia and by 2022 we aim to have 40 international routes in place. The world is opening up and Bamboo Airways is ready to take passengers on their next adventure.”
 

The flight will operate once a week, flying inbound and outbound on Sundays, all year round. Heathrow chief commercial officer, Ross Baker, added: “As demand begins to recover, we’re delighted to welcome Bamboo Airways to the Heathrow family.

“The frequent direct flights from the UK’s hub airport to Vietnam will give British businesses access to a fast-growing market and give passengers the opportunity to visit the remarkable destinations Vietnam has to offer.”

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London Bogotá Flights – Avianca to return to London this weekend

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March 24, 2022 – London Bogotá Flights -Avianca will reactivate its London-Bogotá route this weekend, with flight AV0121 set to take off from Heathrow on Sunday.

London Bogotá Flights – Avianca to return to London this weekend

This will be the longest flight operated by the company in a new generation Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft.

This route, suspended due to the pandemic in 2020, had one of the highest occupation levels in the long-haul branch of the company with factors above 85 per cent and more than 75,000 passengers transported in 2019.

“With this reactivation we are putting into the market around 7,000 new monthly seats that will boost connectivity, not just between the United Kingdom and Colombia, but also with the rest of Latin America.

London Bogotá Flights – From the Avianca hub in Bogotá, passengers from the United Kingdom will easily be able to travel to the main tourist destinations in Colombia such as Cartagena, Cali and Medellín (Colombia), but also to other locations in Latin America like Perú, Ecuador, Brazil, Costa Rica, México and many more.

“The relaunch of the Bogotá-London flight route is fantastic news for Colombia.

“Thanks to the team effort between ourselves, Avianca and the UK aviation sector, we are pleased to more easily share the famous warmth of our country with our important markets in the UK and Europe.

“This direct flight will successfully boost tourism to Colombia and its six cultural, musical and biodiverse regions, both now and in the future,” added Jose Puyana, ProColombia regional director for Europe.

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Norwegian reopens base in Helsinki – operating 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations

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March 24, 2022  – Norwegian reopens base in Helsinki –

As part of the preparations for the summer season, Norwegian has started recruitment of more than 150 air crew that will be based at Helsinki Airport HEL. Approximately 100 cabin crew and 50 pilots will be ready to operate 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations that the company will service from Helsinki Airport during the summer season.

– I am extremely pleased that we are able to reopen our base in Helsinki. With the 150 new people in Helsinki we confirm yet again that we are back in Finland, and I know all of them are looking forward to welcoming our passengers on board, says Geir Karlsen, CEO in Norwegian

The newly hired crew start working on a rolling basis over the coming months – March, April and May – as they undergo the necessary trainings before they can welcome the passengers onboard as part of their active duty. The 150 will be the first air crew with Norwegian based in Helsinki since April 2020 when the pandemic hit the global aviation industry. Norwegian received almost 2000 applications for the open positions.

– To be a member of our air crew is a service-oriented job with big responsibilities. We are proud that we have received so many highly qualified applications, and it shows that Norwegian has a reputation as an attractive employer in the industry. Our crew play crucial roles when it comes to the safety of our passengers, our operations and to making sure that every passenger has a positive experience when they travel with us, says Geir Karlsen, CEO in Norwegian

Norwegian reopens base in Helsinki

Since June 2021 and the first lifting of travel restrictions, the rate of employment has been high at Norwegian and the company has reopened bases in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim.

Norwegian reopens base in Helsinki –  In March 2022, Norwegian services 14 routes from Helsinki HEL, including the two domestic routes to Oulo and Rovaniemi. During the summer season Norwegian will gradually scale up almost doubling the number of available routes to a total of 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations directly from Helsinki Airport at the peak of the summer.

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March 24, 2022 – flights between NYC and Auckland – Getting to New Zealand just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to New Zealand will be on 17 September this year.

Flights between NYC and Auckland, New Yorkers are one flight closer to New Zealand

Landing at Auckland International Airport, the airline will operate the new route three times a week, year-round with its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. The new service further deepens the alliance between Air New Zealand and United Airlines.

Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says with international flying on hiatus for almost two years and the New Zealand border reopening on 2 May to visa-waiver countries, this is the moment visitors have been waiting for.

“This is a breathtakingly beautiful part of the world. We’ve been keeping all the best spots, and hidden gems warm for our visitors while they’ve been gone and now, we’re ready to show them what they’ve been missing.

“The US has always been a key market for us, and this new route cements our commitment to growing opportunities for tourism between the two countries. In the six years leading up to Covid, the US visitor numbers to New Zealand doubled so we expect our much-awaited non-stop service to be incredibly strong year-round.”

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New Zealand allows its visitors to slow down. It’s home to magnificent landscapes, a tremendous amount of adrenaline-inducing activities, scenic tours, wellness retreats and world-class food and wine trails – there’s something for everyone.

flights between NYC and Auckland Departing New York at 9:55pm, customers will enjoy Air New Zealand’s award-winning cabin experience, and when they wake up they’ll be able to hit the ground running, heading off the beaten track and immersing themselves in everything New Zealand has to offer.

“Traditionally, flight numbers 1 and 2 are used for an airline’s flagship route. And that’s what New York will be – our flagship route. We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past few years to make this ultra-long-haul service a reality – it’s one of the longest routes in the world, at just over 16 hours northbound and 17 and a half hours southbound.”

There’s been a lot of thought put into the onboard experience and a particular focus on the sleep ritual for Premium customers, introducing relaxing balms and sleepy teas and snacks. For those needing help to unwind a little more, the airline will launch ‘Zentertainment’ on its inflight entertainment system to encourage a restful sleep. And before the descent into Auckland, a brunch service including a classic Kiwi flat white coffee will be offered.

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AZAL flights from Baku to Tashkent – new flights start in April 2022

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March 23, 2022 – AZAL flights from Baku to Tashkent

Azerbaijan Airlines will start operating direct flights to the capital of Uzbekistan from the Heydar Aliyev International Airport in April.

AZAL flights from Baku to Tashkent

From April 2, the airline will operate en route Baku-Tashkent-Baku once a week – on Saturdays. And from May 4, another frequency will be added, flights to Tashkent will be operated on Wednesdays as well.

The full schedule is available on the airline’s official website www.azal.az. You can purchase air tickets on the carrier’s website, as well as in accredited airline agencies.

Only passengers who are allowed to fly under the current epidemiological restrictions will be accepted on these flights.

Azerbaijani citizens traveling to Uzbekistan can familiarize with the rules of entry to this country at the following link: https://www.azal.az/en/information/covid-uzbekistan

The list of clinics in Azerbaijan where you can take the COVID-19 test can be found on the official website of the Airline: https://www.azal.az/en/information/covid-clinics

Departing from Tashkent to Baku, testing for COVID-19 can be taken at any accredited clinic or laboratory that takes an analysis by PCR testing. It is recommended to have a QR code confirming its authenticity on the certificate. This will help expedite the passage of formal procedures at the airport.

The rules of entry to Azerbaijan can be found at the link:

https://www.azal.az/en/information/covid-azerbaijan.

 

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Air Montenegro flights to France – three new routes to Paris, Lyon and Nantes in 2022

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March 22, 2022 – Air Montenegro flights to France

Air Montenegro is expanding its operations this coming summer season with the launch of three new routes, all of which are on the French market.

Air Montenegro flights to France

The carrier will introduce three weekly rotations from Podgorica to Paris and one weekly service to both Lyon and Nantes. Flights to the French capital and Lyon will commence on April 9, while operations to Nantes will be inaugurated on May 7. As recently reported, the carrier also plans to increase frequencies across its network. Air Montenegro will up operations from both Podgorica and Tivat to Belgrade in order to offer several daily flights, while an additional weekly rotation will be introduced from Tivat to both Ljubljana and Banja Luka, with four and three weekly services to be maintained respectively. Furthermore, the airline will run daily flights between Tivat and Istanbul.

 

Destination Launch date
Paris APR 09
Lyon APR 09
Nantes MAY 07

 
 
Air Montenegro faces no direct competition on any of its new routes. Paris and Lyon were both previously served by the former national carrier Montenegro Airlines.

Air Montenegro flights to France – the airline initially planned to introduce Lyon to its network for a limited time between September and October of last year, however, it suspended ticket sales several weeks before the route’s launch. This summer will also see Air Serbia introduce operations to Lyon. The carrier has said the new route will offer “seamless connections to cities such as Podgorica and Tivat”.

The Montenegrin carrier plans to grow its fleet this summer by up to two aircraft. The Montenegrin government has confirmed plans it will acquire an Embraer E195 aircraft for the state carrier. The jet, registered 40-AOC, is owned by the Brazilian BNDS bank and was previously operated by Montenegro Airlines.

The aircraft has been grounded since December 26, 2020. Initially, Air Montenegro was to acquire the jet itself, however, informed the state last December it did not have sufficient finances to do so. Air Montenegro also plans to dry lease a larger jet, from either the Airbus A320-family or the Boeing 737 family this April, at the earliest, for a period of between three and eight years. The carrier currently boasts a fleet of two E195s.

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Flights Mauritius to Mumbai – 5 weekly flights as from 27 March 2022

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March 22, 2022 – Flights Mauritius to Mumbai, 5 weekly flights…

Air Mauritius is pleased to announce that its operations to Mumbai (BOM) will be increased up to 05 weekly flights as from 27 March 2022, namely on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays with the Airbus A330-900neo as follows:

Flights Mauritius to Mumbai,

Flight Number Frequency Routing Time of departure Time of arrival
MK 748 Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun Mauritius-Mumbai 17h30 01h10*

*Note: Next day

All timings local

From Mumbai

Flight Number Frequency Routing Time of departure Time of arrival
MK 749 Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun & Mon Mumbai – Mauritius 02h55 07h25

All timings local

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Delta expands summer schedule in 2022 – 27 daily flights to 20 European destinations

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March 21, 2022 -Delta expands summer schedule

  • More than 510 weekly flights to Europe, including more from New York-JFK and Boston than any other carrier
  • Delta Premium Select offered on nearly every flight, giving customers access to 750,000 more seats in Delta’s three premium experiences vs. summer 2021*
  • More service to Amsterdam, London and Paris

Customers looking for summer adventures abroad will discover plenty of inspiration in Delta’s service offerings to Europe, which include more routes and destinations in 2022, along with more opportunities to indulge in Delta’s premium cabins with 143% more seats available to customers vs. summer 2021.

Delta expands summer schedule

“Delta has been focused on building back our network to give customers easy, convenient access to wherever they want to go, and we’re delivering on that promise with up to 74 daily flights to 21 European destinations from 10 U.S. gateways this summer,” said Joe Esposito, Delta’s S.V.P. – Network Planning. “We have also accelerated improvements to our aircraft so that customers can enjoy a more comfortable journey, including offering more seats than ever before in Delta Premium Select, which will be available on nearly every flight to Europe in the months ahead.”

The airline has already added flights to major cities across the Atlantic with more frequencies, returning routes and modernized, upgraded aircraft. The latest updates to Delta’s summer schedule include new flights between New York-JFK and Stockholm (ARN) starting June 1 and between Salt Lake City and London-Heathrow (LHR) beginning May 14.

Through Delta’s partnerships with Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic, customers can access nearly 200 more destinations throughout Europe, Africa, the Middle East and India from 19 U.S. cities.

MORE FLIGHTS FROM DELTA’S BIGGEST GLOBAL HUBS

  • Delta expands summer schedule: As the largest trans-Atlantic carrier from New York-JFK and Boston, Delta will operate up to 27 daily flights to 20 European destinations from JFK, including restarting pre-COVID service to Zurich, Brussels, Edinburgh, Copenhagen and Prague.
  • In Boston, Delta will operate up to nine daily flights to nine trans-Atlantic destinations, offering nearly 5,000 more seats each week compared with summer 2019.
  • Delta is also the U.S. Southeast’s largest carrier, operating up to 17 daily flights from Atlanta to 14 trans-Atlantic destinations, including increased three-times-daily service to Amsterdam as well as to London and Rome to twice-daily.
  • Delta’s Midwest hubs in Detroit and Minneapolis will operate up to 14 daily nonstop flights to the airline’s global hubs in Amsterdam, London and Paris as well as daily service to Frankfurt, Munich and Reykjavík.
  • On the U.S. West Coast, the airline’s Seattle hub will operate twice-daily service to Amsterdam and once-daily service to London and Paris. Salt Lake City will offer a daily, nonstop flight to Delta’s three respective trans-Atlantic hubs. Delta will also return to daily Portland-to-Amsterdam service.

PREMIUM LEISURE TRAVEL ACCELERATES IN 2022

Delta expands summer schedule: As international travel returns, Delta customers on nearly every flight to Europe will enjoy upgraded experiences on the airline’s refreshed Airbus A330** and Boeing 767-300 fleets, which now offer a consistent onboard experience with a choice of four experiences – Delta One or Delta One Suites, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Both fleet types have also received additional upgrades like refreshed lavatories and new LED cabin lighting.

Delta Premium Select, the airline’s premium economy cabin, includes more space to relax and stretch out with a wider seat, deeper recline and an adjustable footrest and leg rest. Customers will watch Delta’s best-in-class seatback entertainment on larger screens while powering up their own devices with in-seat power and USB ports. They’ll also receive an upgraded amenity kit, noise-canceling headsets and a blanket and memory-foam pillow to help them arrive rested and refreshed. Customers can expect additional enhancements to the Delta Premium Select in-flight experience later this year.

 

 

Delta FlyReady℠ – the airline’s digital dashboard solution that helps customers verify they’ve met their destination’s entry requirements prior to travel – was recently updated with an improved experience for customers traveling internationally. The update introduced a more personalized view of travel requirements at the customer’s destination, an all-new design with a more responsive and enhanced interface on mobile, and easier-to-use functionality, allowing customers to better manage their documents.

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EasyJet flights from UK – new summer 2022 flights

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March 18, 2022 – easyJet and easyJet holidays have added seven new routes and more holidays to its UK network for this summer.

EasyJet flights from UK – new summer 2022 flights

Four new routes will launch from London Gatwick, easyJet’s largest base.

The airline will now serve Pristina in Kosovo for the first time from the UK.

The country remains one of the last truly off-the-beaten-path destinations in Europe and customers can now access it via a four-weekly service operating for the first time from May 1st.

Meanwhile the airline continues to expand in Manchester with the launch of flights to La Rochelle in western France which combines a beautiful coastline to explore and a medieval old town, all a short flight time away.   

For those who want to sample a wider choice of French city-break destinations this summer, easyJet is also adding new routes to the French cities of Limoges and Rennes from Gatwick.

This will be the first time easyJet ever operates to Limoges as a brand-new destination on the network and flights will operate three times a week throughout the summer from May 1st, while flights to Rennes take off from May 2nd, twice-weekly. 

easyJet is also continuing to add more choice for customers this summer from London Southend with a return to Faro, having last operated it in 2020 it joins Palma and Malaga which are already on sale from the Essex airport with flights taking off twice a week from May 2nd.

Flights to Faro from Birmingham are also now on sale from today, joining the airline’s ever-growing beach offering for customers in the midlands.

The airline is set to be the biggest it has ever been at Birmingham this summer, operating nearly four times more seats compared to summer 2019. 

Ali Gayward, easyJet UK country manager, said: “We are delighted to announce more new routes from the UK for next summer and provide our customers with an even wider range of fantastic beach and city destinations to enjoy.”

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Emirates flights to Israel start from 23 june

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March 14, 2022 – Emirates has confirmed that it will be commencing daily services to Tel Aviv from June 23rd.

Emirates flights to Israel start from 23 june

The carrier will operate its three-class Boeing 777-300ER on the route.

Adnan Kazim, chief commercial officer, Emirates Airline, said: “We look forward to finally welcoming customers onboard our flights to and from Tel Aviv this summer, and offer them substantial connectivity to and through our Dubai hub as Covid-19 travel restrictions continue to ease around the world and more borders open up.

“In addition to unlocking tremendous pent-up demand, Emirates’ debut into Israel will mean more choice for travellers as they return to the skies.”

He added: “Emirates is committed to creating new opportunities for business and tourism, and strengthening the bilateral ties between the UAE and Israel.”

The return flight, EK932, will depart Tel Aviv at 19:55, arriving in Dubai at 23:59 (local time).

Flight schedules have been timed to provide convenient access to Dubai, and optimum connection opportunities to popular holiday destinations like Thailand, India, Philippines, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and South Africa.

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SAS summer charter destinations for 2022

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March 15, 2022 – SAS summer charter destinations for 2022

SAS and Apollo have signed an agreement on charter production for summer 2022 worth just over SEK 1 billion. Flights will depart from around 20 locations in Sweden, Norway and Denmark and fly to around 30 Mediterranean destinations in Greece, Croatia, Cyprus, Albania, and Turkey.

SAS summer charter destinations for 2022

Within the framework of their three-year collaboration, SAS and Apollo have signed an agreement concerning this summer’s charter flights within Scandinavia for a total of approximately 150,000 passengers.

The collaboration with Apollo is SAS’s largest agreement with a charter operator and the total contract value amounts to around SEK 3.4 billion for the first three years.

SAS continues to phase in new fuel-efficient aircraft and has now one of Europe’s most modern fleets. The charter flights will be flown using the new Airbus A320 aircraft offering the passengers a more comfortable and sustainable way of travel.

SAS strives to be a leader in sustainable aviation and works hard to reduce emissions. SAS does this, for example, with modern and fuel-efficient aircraft and by using sustainable aviation fuels and aims to reduce climate-affecting emissions by 25 percent in 2025.

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Wizz air flies Italy-Greece – new flights start in June 2022

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March 14, 2022 – Wizz air flies Italy-Greece

Wizz Air, the fastest growing and most sustainable* airline in Europe, this morning announced three new routes that will connect Italy with Greece. Starting from June, passengers can travel from the international airports of Rome Fiumicino, Bari Karol Wojtyla International Airport and Naples International Airport to Skiathos, the majestic island in the northwestern Aegean sea.

Wizz air flies Italy-Greece

Tickets are available now on wizzair.com or via the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from 24,99€**

Wizz air flies Italy-Greece: These new routes mark an important seasonal start for Wizz Air, which landed for the first time in Italy in 2004, and which today has a fleet of 150 aircraft, operates from 25 Italian airports in Italy, including 7 bases.

Paulina Gosk, Corporate Communication Manager of Wizz Air, said: “Today’s announcement demonstrates Wizz Air’s commitment to offer more travel opportunities to Italian passengers. Italy is an important market for us that needs new possibilities and on which we have focused a lot of efforts. We look forward to welcoming passengers on board with great service to the beautiful island of Skiathos in Greece as we strive to become Europe’s greenest choice for air travel.”

WIZZ AIR’S NEWEST ROUTES FROM ITALY

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Rome Fiumicino – Skiathos

Thursday, Sunday

24,99€

9 Jun 2022

Naples – Skiathos

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24,99€

4 Jul 2022

Bari – Skiathos

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24,99€

7 Jul 2022

* Basato sulla valutazione di Sustainalytics Rating.

** One-way price, including taxes, administration and other non-optional charges. One carry-on bag (max: 40x30x20cm) is included. Trolley bag and each piece of checked-in baggage is subject to additional fees. The price applies only to bookings made on wizzair.com and the WIZZ mobile app.

 

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Qatar Airways flights to Namibia resumed from June 25 as part of its largest ever African schedule

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March 11, 2022 – Qatar Airways flights to Namibia
Resumes Services to Windhoek, Namibia as part of its largest ever African schedule

From 25 June, the award-winning airline will operate three weekly non-stop flights with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft to the Namibian capital

Qatar Airways flights to Namibia

The latest addition to the World’s Best Airline’s growing network will be its 31st gateway in Africa, with more than 200 weekly flights to and from the continent, via Doha

Qatar Airways flights to Namibia  Windhoek from 25 June 2022 as part of its largest ever African schedule. With more than 200 weekly flights to 31 gateways across Africa following this launch, the Windhoek route will offer seamless connectivity for passengers to almost 150 destinations in the airline’s extensive global network, including gateways in Europe, such as Germany, France, Spain, the U.K. and India.

The national carrier of the State of Qatar will operate three weekly non-stop flights to and from Windhoek via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport (HIA), flown by the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner offering 22 seats in Business Class and 232 seats in Economy Class.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “This resumption demonstrates the strong ties between Doha and Namibia, with Qatar Airways enjoying an increasingly robust presence across the African continent, supporting economies and the ongoing recovery of the travel industry in the region”.

“Reinstating flights from Windhoek to Doha will not only ensure Qatar Airways is best-placed to meet the increasing demand for travel in Southern Africa, it will also enable an even greater number of our valued passengers in Africa to experience our signature five-star service on board.”

From the sand seas of the Namib Desert where the tallest dunes in the world reside, to the awe-inspiring Fish River Canyon, Namibia holds an array of gravel plains, rolling hills and diamond-rich coastal deserts. The country is also known for its stunning landscapes offering passengers the chance to explore some of the most impressive geographical features in Africa, including the Skeleton Coast which is one of Namibia’s largest national parks.

Qatar Airways flight QR1373, will depart from Hamad International Airport at 01:45, arriving at 09:50 to Hosea Kutako International Airport. Qatar Airways flight QR1374, will depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport at 13:20, and arrive to Hamad International Airport at 23:00.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was named ‘World’s Best Airline’ in the latest World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation Skytrax. The airline’s hub, HIA, was recently recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the World 2021’, ranking at number one in the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.

In addition to this, Qatar Airways has become the first global airline in the world to achieve the prestigious 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax. This follows the success of Hamad International Airport (HIA) as the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating. These awards provide assurance to passengers across the world that the airline’s health and safety measures are subject to the highest possible standards of professional, independent scrutiny and assessment. For full details of all the measures that have been implemented on board and at HIA, please visit qatarairways.com/safety.

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March 10, 2022 – Train and Fly Iberia – combines flights with 14 destinations in Spain

  • One ticket will include both air and rail journeys and include commuter trains between Madrid-Barajas airport and Madrid Renfe railroad stations Chamartin or Atocha
  • Train destinations served via this service are Saragossa, Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, Valladolid, Valencia, Alicante, Leon, Palencia, Pamplona, Salamanca, Albacete, Zamora, and Orense
  • In this first year, more than 100,000 customers may take advantage of this sustainable mobility option and choose the most efficient route with highly competitive fares

Train and Fly Iberia

Iberia and Spain’s national railway Renfe are extending their intermodal Train & Fly to reach 14 Spanish cities.

The two companies have developed the scheme over the past six years and now are adding technical improvements as well as nine new destinations -Valencia, Alicante, Leon, Palencia, Pamplona, Salamanca, Albacete, Zamora, and Orense – to the original five  – Saragossa, Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, and Valladolid. All 14 can be conveniently reached from all 90 Iberia international destinations.

Train and Fly Iberia:  Intermodal Ticket

Train&Fly tickets resemble those with multiple flights and include the train journey, the local commuter train to or from Madrid-Barajas airport, and the international flight.

These combined tickets including plane and train furnish numerous travel planning options to customers, and the tickets are cheaper than buying the individual train and plane tickets separately. The scheme included the guarantee of alternative transportation in the event of a failed connection. 

Renfe Customer Service Manager, Sonia Araujo, commented: “This agreement is an important step forward in our inter-modality strategy. We see Iberia as a major strategic partner, and its international air travelers can avail themselves of a fast, zero-emissions means of transport such as our HSTs. Tourists who fly to Spain with Iberia and continue their journeys in our HSTs or Long Distance trains will find it a convenient, comfortable, and rewarding experience”.

Iberia Sales Manager, María Jesús López, said the deal represents “a major step towards inter-modality in Spain because it broadens the options available to our international passengers to reach provincial Spanish cities efficiently on a combined ticket. The additional cities included in the Train&Fly scheme will also make Renfe a perfect ally in helping us feed our long-haul routes, and simultaneously increasing international tourism to numerous Spanish cities, given the millions of tourists who come to Span by air each year”.

It is expected that more than 100,000 customers will use this combined Iberia-Renfe service this year, thanks to its efficiency, convenience, and competitive fares. Train&Fly will be improved even further when Spain’s HST network reaches Madrid-Barajas Airport in the near future, and as new value-added services are incorporated by both companies.

 

14 Train and Fly Iberia destinations

Train&Fly is available on the iberia.com and renfe.com websites and at travel agencies for those wishing to combine international Iberia flights via Madrid with Renfe destinations:  Saragossa, Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, Valladolid, Valencia, Alicante, Leon, Palencia, Pamplona, Salamanca, Albacete, Zamora. and Orense.

 

Combined Tickets Include Commuter Trains to/from Airport

The Train&Fly service is available for both single and returns travel. One ticket takes the traveler all the way from the city of origin to the final destination, since the price includes local commuter train service between Renfe’s Atocha and Charmartin stations in Madrid and the airport.

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