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Malaysia Airlines expands Qatar Airways codeshare deal

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February  23, 2022 – Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines have signed an agreement designed to further facilitate a strategic cooperation.

Malaysia Airlines expands Qatar Airways codeshare deal

The deal will see both airlines working closely together across multiple areas of the business to offer a range of value-added services to passengers.

With the enhanced partnership, both airlines will leverage each other’s network strengths and provide more access for passengers to travel to new destinations beyond their individual networks while offering new and exclusive product to their customers soon.

Qatar Airways’ passengers will gain better access to the wider domestic Malaysia market and key destinations in Asia such as Penang, Langkawi and Medan, Indonesia.

All are operated by Malaysia Airlines via its hub, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Qatar Airways Group chief executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “This is a significant moment for us as we have just celebrated 20 years of serving Malaysia, and this new strategic cooperation with our oneworld partner, Malaysia Airlines, further cements our commitment to the country.

“This partnership will serve to link both our networks and allow us to work together across different aspects of the business therefore creating exciting opportunities for our joint passengers, as well as for our airlines.

“As we move towards a post-pandemic world, successful business is driven by strong partnerships, and this close cooperation with Malaysia Airlines is a firm example of how symbiotic international partnerships can pave way to industry recovery.

“Providing customers access to the most extensive route network with unrivalled services and seamless connections.”

Qatar Airways and Malaysia Airlines launched their codeshare cooperation in 2004 and have significantly expanded the partnership in recent years, which today comprises of 62 codeshare destinations in Malaysia, south-east Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Middle East, Europe, the Americas and Africa.

Group chief executive of Malaysia Airlines, Izham Ismail, said: “We are delighted to have taken the next important step with our close oneworld partner.

“This partnership will provide better efficiencies and a more comprehensive network for our passengers whilst we further boost the growth of traffic flow via KLIA, which will serve as a primary gateway to Malaysia domestic and selected Southeast Asian region destinations.”

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WIZZ air Abu Dhabi to Jordan – two new routes announced in 2022

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February 23, 2022  – WIZZ air Abu Dhabi to Jordan:

The national airline will provide ultra-low fare flights to Amman and Aqaba from the UAE Capital, Abu Dhabi

WIZZ air Abu Dhabi to Jordan

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi, the ultra-low-fare national airline of the UAE, will add two new Jordanian destinations to its ever-growing list of routes. Flying to the extraordinary cities of Amman and Aqaba, the new routes will strengthen travel links within the region by bringing in a bold new frontier for ultra-low fare travel.

The flight to Amman will operate two times a week on Tuesday and Saturday. Flights to Aqaba will operate two times a week on Sunday and Thursday. Tickets are on sale on wizzair.com and the airline’s mobile app (also available in Arabic), with fares starting as low as AED 70*.

Home to ancient treasures and monuments, lush green landscapes and staggering mountains, the beautiful country of Jordan is a great place for visitors looking to discover the region and experience a new adventure.   Jordan has something for everyone from floating in the beautiful and world famous Dead Sea to experiencing the awe-inspiring rose-red sandstone rock facades and temples of Petra, one of the 7 New Wonders of the World.

Michael Berlouis, Managing Director of Wizz Air Abu Dhabi said: “We are all very excited to be adding Jordan to our network and look forward to offering our customers the opportunity to experience such an incredible and culturally rich destination. Jordan really has it all, from hiking, sightseeing to relaxing on the beach. The wonders at Petra are incredible and something everyone should experience. The whole Wizz Air Abu Dhabi team are pleased to offer these travel and adventure opportunities to UAE residents at great prices and making them more accessible to everyone. We will continue to add to our flight schedule as travel restrictions begin to ease across the world – we’re looking forward to welcoming you onboard soon!”

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi provides ultra-low fare, hassle-free and efficient travel options for people looking to explore a wide range of attractive destinations in the r and abroad. The airline has a young fleet composed of four brand new state-of-the-art Airbus A321neo aircraft, offering the lowest fuel burn, emissions and noise footprint. Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has the lowest environmental footprint among its competitors in the region, supporting the airline’s long-term commitment to sustainability.

For ultimate peace of mind during this uncertain time, passengers can book tickets with confidence, thanks to WIZZ Flex. With WIZZ Flex, passengers can cancel their flight up to three hours before departure without any fee and receive 100% of the fare immediately reimbursed in airline credit.

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*One-way price, including administration fee. 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. Number of seats at indicated prices are limited.

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LATAM flights to Australia and New Zealand start March 29, 2022

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February 22, 2022 – LATAM flights to Australia and New Zealand will resume in March.

LATAM Airlines Group reinforces its international connectivity by announcing that it will resume its passenger operations between Santiago, Auckland, and Sydney beginning March 29. Tickets are already available for sale on LATAM.com, with a frequency of three flights per week.

LATAM flights to Australia and New Zealand 

“Throughout the pandemic, we have actively collaborated with authorities to safely move towards a revival of the travel industry. The resumption of routes to New Zealand and Australia is one more step on the way to a new normal. We will continue working toward greater international connectivity, always having the health and safety of our passengers and collaborators as a priority,” said Claudio Moro, Regional Marketing & Ecommerce Manager.

 

According to the respective authorities, individuals who hold a COVID-19 vaccination certificate proving that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to the departure of their flight will be able to enter Australia on Feb. 21. In addition, they must complete a sworn statement and present a negative PCR test result carried out a maximum of 72 hours before their departure. 

 

In order to enter New Zealand, passengers must meet specific entry requirements, which will be made more flexible in phases with the complete reopening of its borders scheduled for October 2022. To learn more about entry requirements and restrictions, we recommend visiting the following link: 

https://www.latamairlines.com/us/en/experience/coronavirus/restrictions.

 

 

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February 21, 2022 – airBaltic has confirmed it will offer passengers flights from Riga to Malta, Yerevan and Baku this summer.

airBaltic adds three new routes from Riga

Malta will receive one return service a week, while the Armenia and Azerbaijan destinations will see twice-weekly trips.

Martin Gauss, chief executive of airBaltic, said: “As the travel industry recovers, we are once again able to offer our passengers more travel opportunities.

“Before the pandemic, we had planned to launch flights to Yerevan, now we can offer flights to and from the Armenian capital.”

During the upcoming summer season, airBaltic will also continue to offer flights from Riga to Dubai and Tenerife.

airBaltic continues to offer the best connectivity to and from Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius, connecting them with leading European business centres and transit hubs.

In addition, airBaltic offers a wide variety of leisure destinations from Riga, capital of Latvia.

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Iberia rebuilds United States route network

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February 21, 2022 – Spanish carrier Iberia will launch new flights from Madrid to Washington DC and Dallas, Texas, from June 1st.

Iberia rebuilds United States route network

The carrier will also resume a service from Madrid to San Francisco for the summer season.

In total, the airline will now offer nine destinations in North America, including Puerto Rico.

There are also plans to increase frequencies to New York, Boston and Los Angeles.

Iberia will operate four direct flights from Madrid to Washington DC, where European tourists can get close-up views of the White House and the Capitol and visit major monuments and museums.

The aircraft used for these routes will be the Airbus A330-family. They will depart from Madrid at 12:10 pm hours, facilitating connections from other points in Spain and elsewhere

June will also see the Spanish airline reaching Dallas for the first time, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Again, trips will run until the end of October.

Finally, direct Madrid-San Francisco flights, stopped by the pandemic, will be resumed in the June 1st and will run until the end of September.

 

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SAS flights summer program 2022 – 120 destinations

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February 18, 2022 – SAS flights summer program 2022

In response to rising demand SAS is presenting a more extensive summer program with 230 direct routes from Scandinavia to 120 destinations.

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The Copenhagen to Boston route is reopening, alongside the addition of a second daily departure from Copenhagen to New York, during the spring. In the spring and summer, there will be 150 weekly flights between Scandinavia and North America.

Demand for flights to Southern Europe continues to rise, and SAS is offering 500 flights a week to destinations such as Alicante, Barcelona, Nice, Malaga and Milan.

SAS is also opening a new route from Stockholm to Warsaw with two daily departures, as well as resuming flights to a range of destinations, including Birmingham and Hannover from Copenhagen, and to Edinburgh from Oslo and Stockholm. Up to 17 daily departures from Scandinavia to London are being offered.

A new route from Copenhagen to Kristiansand will be established this spring, with two daily departures. SAS is also increasing capacity on routes such as Oslo-Bergen, Oslo-Trondheim, Bergen-Stavanger, Stockholm-Luleå, Copenhagen-Aalborg, and between the three Scandinavian capitals.

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British Airways flight Newark London – new daytime flight from London Heathrow

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February 18, 2022 – British Airways flight Newark London – new daytime flight!

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British Airways is launching a new, daytime flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to London Heathrow – its third daily flight from Newark to London, to support the return of business travel in 2022.

The additional flight, which launches on 6 June, will depart at 7.55am from Newark – a convenient option for travellers wishing to spend an extra night in the New York area before departing on business or leisure, or for those travellers who wish to arrive in the evening in London to spend the night at home or their hotel. The flight will depart Heathrow at 7.10pm, also allowing travellers to spend the entire day in London before flying to Newark.

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The airline is also resuming its ‘daylight’ service from JFK in March, which proves to be a convenient option particularly valued by its business travellers, and customers who prefer to travel during the day.

The additional Newark flight offers added convenience for customers living in Manhattan, Staten Island and New Jersey.

British Airways flight Newark London: With this new frequency, British Airways along with its joint business partner American Airlines will offer the most extensive network from the New York area to London with 15 daily departures this summer, including 11 daily flights from JFK to Heathrow and 1 daily flight from JFK to Gatwick.  From April 2022, all flights to JFK and EWR from Heathrow on BA and AA will depart out of BA’s Terminal 5, and by next year, all British Airways flights in JFK will depart from AA’s home in Terminal 8.

The flight will operate daily on a Boeing 777-200 with 48 Club World seats, 40 World Traveller Plus seats, and 184 World Traveller seats.

Business travellers will be able to enjoy the airline’s Club Suite experience on the flight, with direct-aisle access, a suite door for greater privacy and luxurious flat-bed seats in a 1-2-1 configuration. The seats also boast 40 per cent more storage, including a vanity unit and mirror, WiFi, enviable 18.5-inch inflight entertainment screens, high definition gate-to-gate programming and PC / USB power.

Neil Chernoff, British Airways’ Director of Networks and Alliances said: “We are pleased to be launching our third daily flight from Newark, to further strengthen our New York – London schedule. The convenient morning departure is popular with customers who might prefer having an extra night in New York or arriving in London in the evening to start their following day more refreshed.  

“Including American Airlines, we offer the largest and most convenient schedules from the New York area to London and are the only airline or alliance that offers service to and from both major New York and London airports.  As we continue to co-locate our New York and London operations with American Airlines, we will provide a more seamless journey for our customers allowing them to access our combined 15 daily departures”

The new daytime flight is now on sale with return fares starting from $690 in World Traveller and $3,195 in Club World*.

*Includes taxes, fees and carrier charges for lowest daytime fare. Other travel times available at varying prices.

 

Further New York updates

  • As Atlantic Joint Business partners, American and British Airways offer the most flights and the most competitive schedule for customers traveling between New York and London compared to any other partnership — with up to 15 peak daily departures scheduled to operate between New York and London this summer.
  • As part of its commitment to the North Atlantic, all British Airways flights from JFK and EWR to London Heathrow will be operated by an aircraft that has the airline’s Club Suite product.
  • British Airways flights from Gatwick to JFK New York will resume from 28 May 2022, operating dialing with a Boeing 777.
  • American Airlines and British Airways are planning to launch joint operations at JFK Terminal 8 beginning December 2022.
  • When co-located, American and British Airways customers will be able to realize even more value from established reciprocal benefits while enjoying unprecedented flexibility and a truly seamless connecting experience when traveling across airlines. Until operations are fully transitioned to Terminal 8 in December, British Airways will continue to provide a world-class experience for their customers at JFK’s Terminal 7.

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United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion with non-stop flights from New York and Newark – 2022

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February 17, 2022 -United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion from New York and Newark in 2022

Starting June 5, airline plans to resume three flights per week on a 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft to one of world’s most iconic destinations

United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion from New York and Newark in 2022

United is the only airline to fly nonstop from the U.S. to Cape Town and offers more flights to South Africa than any other North American carrier –United today announced it plans to expand service to one of the world’s most popular vacation destinations by offering three nonstop flights per week, year-round, between New York/Newark and Cape Town International Airport, subject to government approval.

United flies from New York to Cape Town – expansion from New York and Newark in 2022: The new schedule starts on June 5 and means that more than 85 U.S. cities – including places like Chicago, Houston, Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles – will be more conveniently connected to one of the 25 best cities in the world.

United will fly a 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that includes 48 lie-flat, United Polaris® business class seats, 21 United Premium Plus® seats and 39 seats in Economy Plus®. All seats are equipped with seatback on-demand entertainment to help customers pass the time and relax during their travels.

United is the only airline to offer nonstop flights between the U.S. and Cape Town and offers more flights to South Africa than any other North American carrier.

“By offering flights to Cape Town year-round, we’re making it even easier for our customers to visit one of the world’s best destinations,” said Patrick Quayle, United’s senior vice president of international network planning and alliances. “United’s direct flights from New York/Newark cut the usual travel time to Cape Town by more than five hours, giving visitors extra time to enjoy the beauty and majesty of South Africa.”

According to Expedia’s 2022 Travel Trends Report, more than two-thirds of Americans (68%) are planning to go big on their next trip, and nearly a third plan to visit a bucket-list destination this year. This resurgence in international travel is something those in the South African tourism industry are eagerly awaiting.

“This announcement provides much-needed relief to the tourism and hospitality sector in the Western Cape and will support economic recovery in the province,” said Wrenelle Stander, CEO of Wesgro. “We welcome the news of this expansion and thank United Airlines for their commitment to serving this world-class tourism destination.”

United first launched flights to Cape Town in December 2019, and it quickly became one of the airline’s marquee international routes. The airline later built upon this success in Africa with the launch of flights between New York/Newark and Johannesburg in June 2021, new service between Washington D.C. and Accra, Ghana in May 2021 and between Washington D.C. and Lagos, Nigeria in November 2021.

This expanded service also strengthens United’s leading network from New York/Newark. United offers service to 74 international destinations from New York/Newark, more than any U.S. carrier. In 2022, the airline will introduce new service to additional international destinations including Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Azores, Portugal; Bergen, Norway; Tenerife, Spain and Nice, France.

Cape Town is South Africa’s second-largest city and a melting pot of creativity and cuisine, ranking among the most beautiful in the world. Four towns in the Western Cape Province – Knysna, Stellenbosch, Hermanus, and Cape Town – were recently among the Top 100 most Loved Places in the World in a global consumer sentiment analysis conducted by the destination marketing agency, Destination Think.

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Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco – new flights 2022

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February 17, 2022 – Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco

Starting 1st June Iberia flies Madrid-Washington and Madrid-Dallas for first time with three flights per week, while resuming Madrid-San Francisco route with three weekly flights
Meanwhile, it is increasing frequencies to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles

In total, Iberia will operate more than 120 flights each week to nine US destinations, including Puerto Rico, and it joins forces in this market with American Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair

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Iberia Spain to Dallas, Washington DC, and San Francisco

On the first day of June Iberia will make its debut flying to Washington DC and to Dallas, Texas from Madrid, while resuming its Madrid-San Francisco service, indicating the airline’s renewed focus on a market strong in both business and leisure travel.

The new destinations bring Iberia’s US total to nine, including Puerto Rico, and it also plans to increase frequencies to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles.

 

Madrid-Washington DC –Connecting Capital Cities

Iberia will operate four direct flights from Madrid to Washington DC, where European tourists can get close-up views of the White House and the Capitol and visit major monuments and museums.

The flights operate on Mondays. Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays are scheduled from 1 June until 29 October and will use Airbus A330-family aircraft. They will depart from Madrid at 12:10 pm hours, facilitating connections from other points in Spain and elsewhere in Europe.

 

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June will also see the Spanish airline reaching this North Texan metropolis for the first time, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, until 29 October, in 288-seat Airbus A330/200s.

Departing from Madrid in mid-afternoon, the Dallas flight will facilitate connections from Iberia’s more than 100 destinations in Europe. Dallas is also the main hub of American Airlines, serving cities across the US, and part of a Joint Business Agreement covering North Atlantic routes with Iberia, British Airways, and Finnair.

 

Returning to San Francisco

Direct Madrid-San Francisco flights, interrupted by the pandemic, will be resumed in the 1 June-30 September period, with flights on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at the comfortable hour of 12:20 p.m., in 288-seat Airbus A330/200s.

Only IAG group airlines connect Spain with San Francisco –Iberia from Madrid, and Level from Barcelona from 29 March, with flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, and Sundays.

Heavy Bet on US Market

The additional frequencies and new US destinations, for a total of nine, show Iberia’s focus on the vibrant US travel market in the summer season. The additional destinations and flights to New York, Boston, and Los Angeles will bring Iberia’s flights from Spain to the United States to more than 120 weekly.

This summer, Iberia will operate up to 14 weekly flights between Madrid and New York, in adddition to the daily flight operated by LEVEL from Barcelona.

The Spanish airline will also offer 14 weekly flights to Miami and up to seven frequencies to Chicago. 

During July and August, Boston will also have a daily flight and LEVEL will offer four weekly flights between Barcelona and Boston.

Iberia will fly offer its customers up to five direct flights from Madrid to Los Angeles, while LEVEL will operate four frequencies from Barcelona. 

San Juan, Puerto Rico, a destination also covered by the JBA joining Iberia with American Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair on North Atlantic routes, will have five weekly flights.

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Qatar Airways to increase frequency from Dublin to 10 weekly flights

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February 16, 2022 – Qatar Airways will increase frequency from Dublin Airport to ten flights per week to accommodate rising demand for international travel, from March of this year. The move to ten weekly flights, up from seven, from 27 March will see an increase in capacity on the route.

Qatar Airways to increase frequency from Dublin to 10 weekly flights

Introducing additional services will give Irish passengers greater access to travel to a wide range of destinations on Qatar Airways’ global network, the most popular of which from Dublin include Australia, Thailand, India, the Maldives and the Philippines.

Schedule changes will also see even further improved connectivity to Australia and New Zealand. The airline has quickly rebuilt its network to pre-pandemic levels, enabling passengers to connect to over 140 destinations around the globe.

Gary Kershaw, Country Manager for UK & Ireland, Qatar Airways said: “Demand for flights and international travel is returning at pace, and we are absolutely thrilled to be able to offer our passengers flying from Dublin more choice about how and when they fly. We look forward to seeing these changes come into effect later this year, a moment which will mark another important step in the travel industry’s recovery from the pandemic.”

Qatar Airways has been operating the Dublin-Doha route for five years, having launched a daily service in 2017.

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February 15, 2022 – Aeromexico will resume operations to London from Mexico City as of April 1st with five weekly flights.

Aeromexico to relaunch London connection in April

With the airline using a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, the move represents a monthly offer of more than 9,000 seats.

Aeromexico has been operating to London since 2012, and the United Kingdom is one of the most relevant global investors for Mexico and an important source of visitors.

Customers traveling from London to Mexico City can connect with more than 42 destinations operated by the airline within the country.

Giancarlo Mulinelli, senior vice president of global sales, commented: “We celebrate our return to London Heathrow International Airport, which is one of our customers’ preferred routes for business and leisure travel.

Aeromexico connects Europe with six direct routes from London, Madrid, Amsterdam, and Paris to Mexico City, as well as from Madrid to Guadalajara and Monterrey.

Thus, the company adds more than 330 flights with an offer of almost 90,000 seats per month.

Heathrow chief commercial officer, Ross Baker, said: “We are delighted to welcome Aeromexico back to Heathrow so that our passengers can get back to visiting the fantastic destinations Mexico has to offer.

“With travel restrictions easing and the airline resuming five flights a week to Mexico City, passengers now have more choice and businesses can go back to developing stronger trade links with one of the largest emerging markets in the world.”

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Icelandair launches brand refresh with new livery

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February 15, 2022 – Icelandair is introducing a new livery with colours inspired by Icelandic nature, including the northern lights.

Icelandair launches brand refresh with new livery

As part of a complete refresh of the Icelandair brand, this is the first time the whole livery design has changed since 2006, supporting the promise of bringing the spirit of Iceland to the world.

TF-ICE, a Boeing 737 Max 8 named Jökulsárlón (after the famous glacier lagoon), is the first of the fleet to be painted in the new livery, with plans to have a total of five Max aircraft with the new livery in operation by the end of this month.

Icelandair intend for the whole Boeing 737 Max 8/9 fleet to be painted by the end of November alongside the aircraft maintenance schedule, a total of 14 planes.

Furthermore, Icelandair plan to also paint their regional fleet in the new livery colours, a total of five planes, by the end of October.

The bright Turkish is a representation of the northern lights, while the magenta signifies the collective creative power of Iceland, with just a hint of sunrise.

The cyan is the refreshing Icelandic summer sky that’s filled with light, and the bright yellow is the sun reflecting off waterfalls, glaciers, and even simmering magma.

Finally, the bright green represents the life that can be found, even after the harshest of events.

“Icelandair is delighted to be able to kick off 2022 with an exciting new livery design, our first since 2006.

“Part of a wider brand refresh, the new livery colours represent the different natural wonders Iceland is renowned for.

“From the aurora borealis, to the vast Icelandic glaciers and waterfalls, Icelandair’s new livery design celebrates the true spirit of Iceland,” said head of global marketing at Icelandair, Gísli Brynjólfsson.

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Jet2 begins return to Cyprus

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February 14, 2022 – With travel slowly returning to normal, Jet2holidays has relaunched fights and package holidays to Cyprus.

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Flights departed for Paphos from Leeds Bradford, Manchester, Newcastle, East Midlands and London Stansted airports over the weekend. 

Services will also restart to Paphos from Birmingham on Wednesday, followed by Glasgow on February 26th and Edinburgh and Belfast International in March.

In addition, the company will operate flights and holidays from Bristol Airport to Paphos for the first time from March 6th onwards.

The resumption of services to Paphos comes after the removal of restrictions for fully-vaccinated customers arriving in the UK, which has seen holidaymakers flocking to book flights and holidays in their numbers.

Steve Heapy, chief executive of Jet2.com and Jet2holidays, added: “We are delighted to be restarting our award-winning flights and package holidays to Paphos and seeing our flights take off once again to the stunning island of Cyprus.

“Since travel has started to return to normal, we have seen strong demand from customers looking to make the most of being able to enjoy a much-needed getaway in the sunshine, with Paphos proving to be a very popular choice of holiday destination.”

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Emirates rebuilds Australia services as borders reopen

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February 14, 2022 – Emirates has announced a second daily flight on the Sydney-Dubai route, served by an A380.

Emirates rebuilds Australia services as borders reopen

Starting March 1st, the airline will offer customers an additional seven flights per week, to reach fourteen weekly services from Dubai to the News South Wales capital.

With the re-opening of Australian borders set for February 21st, Emirates is increasing services to meet market demand.

The additional daily frequency between Sydney and Dubai will operate as EK412/413 and will offer 14 first class suites, 76 lie-flat seats in business class and 426 ergonomically designed seats in economy.

From Sydney, EK413 will depart at 21:45 and arrive in Dubai at 05:15 the next day.

The A380 aircraft is also operating daily flights to Melbourne, having been upgraded recently from the Boeing 777-300ER, on February 1st.

The upgrade to the double-decker aircraft allows 50 per cent additional capacity to serve anticipated demand arising from the re-opening of international borders.

Australia has long been a popular destination for leisure travellers and those visiting family and friends, mainly from Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Italy and Germany, in addition to India, Pakistan, South Africa and United Arab Emirates, among others. 

In addition to the capitals of New South Wales and Victoria, Emirates also provides passenger services to Brisbane with five weekly flights as well as three flights per week to Perth, both with a Boeing 777-300ER.

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February 11, 2022 – Manchester Airport is expecting February half-term to be one of its busiest periods since the pandemic began, as passengers respond to the removal of testing requirements and take advantage of a return to restriction-free travel.

MAG preparing for bumper half term traveller numbers

The anticipated increase comes after the government announced on January 24th that fully-vaccinated passengers would no longer be required to take any tests when travelling to the UK from February 11th, a move which has made travelling abroad easier and cheaper for millions of Britons for the first time in over a year.

This announcement saw businesses across the travel industry record a sharp increase in bookings.

The total airline seat capacity across MAG airports is around 20 per cent higher for February and March than January.

MAG chief executive, Charlie Cornish, said: “It’s great that passengers are clearly feeling more confident as we go into February half term, and we expect our airports to be busier than we have seen in recent months.

“We welcomed the government’s decision to reintroduce restriction-free travel in time for the holidays.

“Airlines are now putting on more seats and there’s a real sense of excitement for travel as we head into the summer season.

“Our strong recovery means we are looking to recruit all sorts of roles across our airports. With our terminals filling with passengers again, this is a fantastic time to consider a job in aviation.”

Looking further ahead, MAG anticipates consumer confidence will continue to improve.

The group is preparing to handle passenger volumes close to pre-pandemic levels as the recovery strengthens over the summer season.

Passenger figures for January – released by MAG today – show how testing measures introduced in response to the Omicron variant weakened demand for international travel.

January passenger volumes were down 63 per cent on the same month in 2019, which was significantly quieter than the recovery seen in late 2021.

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Aer Lingus to reconnect to Miami from October

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February 11, 2022 – Aer Lingus will be re-starting its direct service from Dublin to Miami from October 21st with seats on sale from today.

Aer Lingus to reconnect to Miami from October

Customers will once again be able to travel directly to Miami this October with Aer Lingus via the Dublin gateway, operating two services per week until October 28th, increasing to three per week from October 29th.

The removal of testing requirements for fully vaccinated arrivals into the UK is welcome news for customers and will help rebuild consumer confidence in travel in 2022.

Aer Lingus offers connections to Miami from eight UK airports; London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Birmingham, Manchester, Bristol, Leeds Bradford, Edinburgh and Glasgow via Dublin.

Customers can connect seamlessly onto the transatlantic route, preclearing US Customs and Immigration in Dublin, meaning passengers can then pass-through domestic channels upon landing for a smooth and swift arrival in the USA.

This weekly schedule of direct flights to Miami will fly on Friday and Sunday until October 28th with an additional flight on a Wednesday added from the October 29th.

Bill Byrne, executive vice-president US at Aer Lingus, said; “We are delighted to be building back our US connectivity this year and there’s no doubt that travel is back for 2022.

“We are so happy to be flying to the US again, and this week we are delighted to be continuing to connect families, friends and businesses to Florida.”

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Gatwick to reopen south terminal next month

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February 11, 2022 – Gatwick Airport has announced it will reopen its south terminal in March – after nearly two years being dormant – to help meet the expected strong demand this summer and beyond as confidence in international travel returns.

Gatwick to reopen south terminal next month

The news comes on the day that testing requirements for those arriving into the UK have been eased significantly, with fully-vaccinated passengers and those under the age of 18 no longer needing to take pre-departure and post-arrival tests.

Flights have been operating solely from the north terminal since June 2020 to save on costs, but activity will return to the south terminal from March 27th, as Gatwick enters what it expects to be a busy summer season.

British Airways has already announced it will restart its short-haul services from Gatwick from March 29th, with 35 new European routes added.

Vueling will also be expanding its operations, adding five new short-haul routes and basing three aircraft at Gatwick. 

Tickets for over 30 exciting long-haul routes from Gatwick are also on sale, including New York, Tampa, Bangkok, Phuket, Mauritius, Dubai, Doha, Islamabad – and range of cities across Canada, the Caribbean and Mexico, including Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Cancun, Antigua and Montego Bay.

The increased demand is also positive news for the local job market – with Gatwick’s local communities among some of the country’s worst affected by the impacts of the pandemic. 

Gatwick and its partners – airlines, retailers, ground handlers etc – have been recruiting for some time, with more than 2,000 jobs still available for positions such as security officers, IT specialists, engineers, shop and restaurant workers, ground and cargo handlers and cabin crew.

Stewart Wingate, chief executive of Gatwick Airport, said: “After an incredibly challenging two years for the airport, our partners, local communities and the entire aviation industry, we are delighted to be reopening our South Terminal next month.

“Following some major announcements from our airlines about significantly increased flying schedules, and from Government on removing travel restrictions and airport slot regulations, we can now look forward to once again operating a busy Gatwick this summer and beyond.

Airlines who will be operating from the south terminal include British Airways, Vueling, Wizz, Ryanair, Norwegian, Turkish Airlines, TAP, Eastern Airways, Aurigny, Aer Lingus, Air Baltic, Airmaltia, Air Europa and Enter Air, while easyJet will operate across both south and north terminals.

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Emirates goes double-daily from Gatwick as demand soars

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February 9, 2022 – Emirates has expanded its Gatwick services today, offering double-daily flights connecting people and businesses across the south of England with its growing global network.

Emirates goes double-daily from Gatwick as demand soars

Since the start of the year, UK bookings from Gatwick alone have more than doubled.

The increase in services at Gatwick follows the quick restart of operations to Emirates’ hubs across the UK as the airline continues to respond to the lifting of international travel restrictions around the world.

Flight EK09 will land at Gatwick at 18:25 today and return flight EK010 will depart at 20:25, arriving in Dubai (DXB) tomorrow at 07:20.

This service joins the existing Flight EK015 landing at Gatwick at 11:40 and return flight EK016, departing at 13:35 and arriving in Dubai at 00:40 (all times local).

The introduction of the second daily Gatwick service takes Emirates’ total UK weekly flights to 91.

Gatwick is being served by both the Boeing 777 and the A380 widebody aircraft.

Richard Jewsbury, divisional vice president at Emirates UK, commented: “We have seen a considerable uptick in demand for international travel in recent weeks, particularly from the south-east and are pleased to be expanding our operations from Gatwick.

“Emirates is fully committed to the UK and we have operated flights from the airport for over 30 years, providing vital connectivity to Dubai and across our international network for passengers travelling for business, leisure or to visit loved ones.

“The route has also carried billions of pounds worth of cargo into and out of the region – supporting UK businesses of all shapes and sizes.”

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American Airlines partners with GOL – expansion of new destinations

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February 9, 2022 – American Airlines partners with GOL

  • Carriers execute investment agreement previously announced in September 2021 to deepen commercial partnership and create the broadest and most rewarding network in the Americas.
  • Coming soon, American’s AAdvantage® and GOL’s SMILES loyalty programs will create the largest joint frequent flyer program in the Americas with enhanced benefits for customers.
  • As part of the agreement, American will make a $200 million equity investment in GOL.

American Airlines partners with GOL

American Airlines announced it has signed a definitive investment agreement with GOL, Brazil’s largest airline, deepening the relationship between the two carriers to create the broadest and most rewarding network in the Americas. The combined networks will provide customers with more than 30 destinations in the U.S. served by American and more than 34 new destinations in South America served by GOL.

American has served Latin America since 1942 and offers service to 17 destinations in South America, including Sao Paulo (GRU) and Rio de Janeiro (GIG) in Brazil, from its U.S. hubs in Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Miami (MIA) and New York (JFK). American has flown more than 14 million customers between the U.S. and Brazil in the last 10 years — more than twice as many as any other U.S. carrier. GOL serves 63 destinations in Brazil and is the country’s largest airline.

American Airlines partners with GOL: As part of the investment agreement previously announced last year, American will invest $200 million in 22.2 million newly issued preferred shares of GOL in a capital increase, for a 5.2% participation in the company’s economic interest. The execution of the other agreements described in this press release, and the closing of the equity investment, are subject to certain conditions, including government and regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

American Airlines partners with GOL: Enhanced Joint Loyalty Offering

The largest network in the Americas will also be the most rewarding for travelers. In 2022, GOL’s SMILES and American’s AAdvantage® loyalty members will gain access to their status benefits on both airlines, such as priority check-in, priority security, priority boarding, a larger checked baggage allowance, lounge access and preferred seats.
American Airlines partners with GOL: The two airlines also expect to offer an enhanced joint loyalty offering to give customers more ways to earn and redeem miles.

The Company has partnerships with American Airlines and Air France-KLM, in addition to making available to Customers many codeshare and interline agreements, bringing more convenience and ease of connections to any place served by these partnerships.

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Emirates Resumes Daily A380 Service To Melbourne

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February 8, 2022 – Emirates resumed its daily A380 Dubai-Melbourne service on February 1, 2022, nearly two years after stopping all A380 flights to Australia because of the pandemic.

Emirates Resumes Daily A380 Service To Melbourne

The return of the popular A380 aircraft increases capacity on Emirates’ flights between Melbourne and its Dubai hub by over 50%. As Australia’s international borders have reopened and travel demand rises, more travellers have more options.

Because Emirates is the official airline and partner of the ongoing Expo 2020 Dubai, the A380 plane arrived in Melbourne with a special Expo livery.

“At Emirates, we are overjoyed to see the A380 return to Melbourne.” “With the return of the Victorian capital to our A380 network, Australians will have greater choices for leisure and business travel,” said Barry Brown, Emirates Divisional Vice President for Australasia, in a statement.

“This year marks the 25th anniversary of our service to Australia, with Melbourne serving as our first Australian destination in 1996.” Our devotion to this country is as great today as it was then. Adding more seats to our Melbourne service demonstrates our commitment as we continue to expand our services to Australia.”

Australia is Emirates’ third-largest market for A380 operations. Melbourne will join Sydney in providing Emirates’ A380 services, which resumed on December 1, 2021.

The A380 will replace the Boeing 777-300ER, which operates to Melbourne four times per week.

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