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Turkish airlines and Air Serbia expand codeshare in March 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 9, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 9, 2022 – Turkish airlines and Air Serbia expand codeshare

Turkish Airlines and Air Serbia announced the further enhancement of their commercial cooperation with a codeshare agreement expanding to destinations both from Turkish Airlines’ and Air Serbia’s networks. The codeshare expansion agreement officially signed in Istanbul in the presence of the two airlines’ CEOs – Bilal Ekşi and Jiří Marek.

Turkish airlines and Air Serbia

The two carriers, who already codeshare on both airlines’ routes between Belgrade and Istanbul, further enhanced their cooperation with Air Serbia adding its JU marketing code on Turkish Airlines’ brand AnadoluJet’s flights between Turkish capital Ankara and Serbian capital Belgrade. At the same time, Turkish Airlines has added its TK marketing code to Air Serbia’s routes between Niš and Istanbul, as well as Kraljevo and Istanbul, thus providing passengers on mentioned routes access to Turkish Airlines’ global network.

Both airlines already codeshare on below flights:

From Belgrade: Banja Luka, Tivat, Ankara.

From Istanbul: Ankara, İzmir, Adana, Antalya, Dalaman, Gaziantep, Kayseri, Konya, Trabzon, Gazipaşa, Bodrum, Odessa, Kiev, Amman, Cairo, Tel Aviv, Nis, Kraljevo.

Moreover, taking into account the complementary structure of timetables of both carriers and agreement working reciprocally, it will allow both airlines’ customers to enjoy seamless connectivity in their respective hubs.

Joint flights offer fast and convenient connections for customers leaving İstanbul, the biggest Turkish city and an important flight hub in the region, to Belgrade and beyond, as well as for passengers travelling from the Serbian capital to Istanbul and beyond.

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Etihad Airways flights to Nice in summer 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 8, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 8, 2022 –Etihad Airways flights to Nice – adds summer flights in 2022

Twice-weekly seasonal flights to Nice on the French Riviera from 15 June 2022

Etihad Airways flights to Nice

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – Etihad Airways has announced a new European destination this summer with the introduction of flights to the French city of Nice from 15 June.

The twice-weekly service will operate on Wednesdays and Sundays between Abu Dhabi and Nice Côte d’Azur Airport on a modern Boeing 787 aircraft, one of the most fuel efficient aircraft in the world.

Situated on the southeastern coast of France, Nice is renowned for its famous waterfront, with a scenic seven-kilometre walkway known as the ‘Promenade des Anglais’. The city was proclaimed a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021.

“As one of the most popular destinations on the French Riviera, Etihad Airways is delighted to add Nice to its summer network in 2022,” said Martin Drew, Senior Vice President Global Sales & Cargo.

“This is the first time Etihad will be operating flights to Nice and Etihad is confident it will appeal to a broad range of leisure travellers looking to satisfy their wanderlust this summer.”

Nice is the fifth summer route to be announced by Etihad Airways for 2022 after Crete, Malaga, Santorini and Zanzibar, all set to to launch in mid-June.

Etihad Airways’ summer destinations in 2022:

Destinations	Frequencies	Aircraft	Launch date
Crete	2 flights per week	A320	15 June 2022
Malaga	2 flights per week	B787	15 June 2022
Nice	2 flights per week	B787	15 June 2022
Santorini	3 flights per week	A320	16 June 2022
Zanzibar	3 flights per week	A320

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Bag Drop Shortcut – new service announced by Delta in 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 7, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 7, 2022 – Bag Drop Shortcut – Skip the Line and Check a Bag in a Minute or Less: United Debuts New ‘Bag Drop Shortcut’ Service

Bag Drop Shortcut

Special areas available for customers to weigh their bag, scan a boarding pass and go;

Free service is live now in Chicago, New York/Newark, Washington D.C., Houston, Denver, Los Angeles and San Francisco, with plans to expand to dozens more airports this year

United today introduces bag drop shortcut, a new, simple way for customers to skip the line, check their bag in a minute or less on average, and get to their flight. According to recent customer surveys, the bag check process can be one of the more stressful and time-consuming parts of the travel experience and United is the first airline to streamline the process in this way.

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Direct flight New Zealand to NY – Air New Zealand will launch flight in 2002

Written by Leandro Agostini on March 4, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 4, 2022 – Air New Zealand is launching a non-stop service between Auckland and New York City this year, making it one of the world’s longest flights.

Direct flight New Zealand to NY – Air New Zealand will launch flight in 2002

The flight is scheduled to take roughly 18 hours, falling only 60 minutes short of Singapore Airlines’ current non-stop record for the longest flight between Singapore and New York.

Originally scheduled for October 29, 2020, the Auckland-New York flight was postponed due to the worldwide spread of Covid-19, but the bum-numbing route is now back on the map after a lengthy delay.

“The end of this calendar year, we will be ramping up more passenger flights to North America and looking forwards to starting up our direct service to New York City,” CEO Greg Foran said during the release of Air New Zealand’s half-yearly financial results.

It is expected that Qantas, give the formal go-ahead for its own ambitious Project Sunrise flights linking Sydney and Melbourne with New York, London, and Paris soon after Air New Zealand believes the non-stop flight will hold increased appeal to passengers looking to skip stopovers in the post-pandemic area.

For this 14,200-kilometer trip, the Boeing 787-9 will proudly carry the flight numbers NZ1/NZ2 and have a “premium-heavy” seat distribution that tilts the balance towards business and premium economy to generate more income with fewer people on board, respectively.

Planned flights to Newark Liberty International Airport, which serves as a hub for Star Alliance partner United Airlines, were originally scheduled to depart from Auckland three times per week in October 2020.

Air New Zealand’s all-new business class seating has been in development for several years, with carefully selected groups of Air New Zealand passengers – including many who regularly fly the airline’s longest routes – helping to trial the seats in a secure workshop dubbed ‘Hangar 22’ located near the airline’s Auckland headquarters.

Only one passenger — an Airpoints Elite member who goes to the US every month – talked highly of the seat, even though all participants were had to sign non-disclosure agreements.

Customers who booked front-row seats in Business Premier in late 2020 will have the opportunity to improve their experience, according to a poll put out by the Star Alliance member.

There would be extra legroom, shared dining and privacy in the new suites, which Air New Zealand has also suggested may be branded as the Business Premier Alcove or Retreat.

Source: traveldailymedia

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New flight schedule by Aer Lingus to European destinations by the end of March 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 4, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 4, 2022 – New flight schedule by Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus Announces Return of Europe’s Sunniest Destinations

New flight schedule by Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus has announced route restarts from Cork airport to Palma, Faro and Dubrovnik and from Dublin airport to Nice, Faro, Naples, Marseille, Santorini and more… New flight schedule by Aer Lingus: Aer Lingus is offering up to 20% off fares to these destinations Valid for travel from March 27th until June 15th Book by midnight Monday, March 7th

Get ready to swap summer staycations for European hot spots as several of Aer Lingus’ sunniest European routes restart from both Dublin and Cork airports at the end of March 2022. To celebrate, Aer Lingus is reducing fares by up to 20%* to Naples, Nice, Dubrovnik, Santorini and many more destinations. Incredible weather, beaches and cultures are just a flight away!

Sun seekers can enjoy an escape to stunning Santorini, with iconic horizon views and a dramatic vista championed by the island’s rugged caldera landscape. A trip to Faro is a family-friendly option and has the best of both worlds with a bustling city and easy access to idyllic Algarve.

Brush up on your wine knowledge with a trip to a picturesque vineyard in Bordeaux or head off to the Cote D’Azur and visit Nice, the stunning shoreline city where art, fashion, and plenty of Moules Frites are waiting! For those hoping to book a getaway to the sun, now is the perfect time to grab a discounted fare to these holiday hot spots.

Speaking on the European route restarts, Bill Byrne, Director Global Sales at Aer Lingus said:

“We are delighted to announce the restart of several popular European holiday routes from both Dublin and Cork airports at the end of March. There is no doubt that travel is back on the agenda in 2022 and restarting these routes is another important step for the airline. We are looking forward to welcoming the many families, friends and solo travellers back on board who are excited for a long-awaited sun holiday.”

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This offer is valid for travel from March 27th until June 15th. Book by midnight Monday, March 7th to avail of these discounted rates. Flexible as well as amazing value, Aer Lingus’ market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy** allows customers to change flights as many times as they like for free up to 7 days before flying, should plans change, giving customers peace of mind when booking.

To make travel easier and more streamlined, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY, a secure and easily navigable travel pass app that enables customers to keep all their COVID-19 related documents in one place and fully verified before travel.

For more information and for bookings, visit aerlingus.com

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Direct flights Riyadh to Bangkok – new flights after 32 years

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 4, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 4, 2022 – Direct flights Riyadh to Bangkok –

SAUDIA celebrates launch of new direct flights to ThailandKingdom’s national flag carrier will operate three flights per week connecting Jeddah and Riyadh to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok

Direct flights Riyadh to Bangkok

Jeddah, Saudi Arabian Airlines (SAUDIA), the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has announced the launch of flights connecting two airports in the Kingdom to Thailand. Guests were welcomed aboard the historic first flight from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok on Monday, 28 February.

The new route will operate three return trips weekly between the destinations, with a stop at King Khalid International Airport for guests departing and arriving in Riyadh. The launch of the flights comes in the wake of the recently strengthened bilateral relations between the two nations and reflects SAUDIA’s strong commitment to connecting guests with the most in-demand travel destinations across the globe.

SAUDIA’s inaugural flight to Suvarnabhumi Airport took place following a special ceremony in King Abdulaziz International Airport’s newly opened international Alfursan Lounge in the presence of His Excellency Mr. Soradjak Puranasamriddhi, Consul-General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Jeddah, together with distinguished guests and members of the media.

SAUDIA’s Vice President of Marketing & Product Management Mr. Essam Akhonbay delivered a speech celebrating the launch that followed a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the gate.

Commenting at the event, Mr. Akhonbay said: “We at SAUDIA are proud to open a new chapter in the recently strengthened bilateral relations between the Kingdoms of Saudi Arabia and Thailand.

Direct flights Riyadh to Bangkok: The launch of this new route builds on our already strong operational footprint in Asia and will provide greater connectivity and convenience for guests. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the leadership of both nations for enabling SAUDIA to become a bridge between our great Kingdoms. We look forward to welcoming guests from Thailand to Saudi Arabia as we continue to serve as the “Wings of Vision 2030.”

Flights between Jeddah and Bangkok will depart at 04:30 and arrive in Riyadh at 06:05 for a 45-minute layover, before continuing onwards to arrive in Thailand at 18:05. Departure times from Bangkok are 20:35, arriving in Riyadh at 00:30 and Jeddah at 2:55. The flights operates with SAUDIA’s Boeing B787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, which offer 24 business class seats and 274 economy seats.

Direct flights Riyadh to Bangkok: The addition of the route to Bangkok further enhances SAUDIA’s connectivity with destinations across the Asia-Pacific region, with key cities including, Singapore, Jakarta, Kuala Lumpur, Guangzhou, and Manila.

Guests can book flight tickets and other services by visiting www.saudia.com, using the airline’s mobile app, calling 920022222, or visiting a SAUDIA sales office anywhere in the world.

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Flights to Tokyo by Finnair are resumed in March 2022

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 3, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 3, 2022 – Flights to Tokyo by Finnair –

Finnair resumes flights to Tokyo, Narita with four weekly frequencies and new routing

As of 9 March, 2022, Finnair flies to Tokyo Narita airport four times a week out of Helsinki, avoiding the Russian airspace. The flight time is approximately 13 hours and the flights connect smoothly to Finnair’s European network via its home hub Helsinki Airport.

Flights to Tokyo by Finnair

“Japan is one of our most important markets, and we want to continue offering safe and reliable connections between Helsinki and Tokyo also in this situation”, says Ole Orvér, Chief Commercial Officer, Finnair. “Japan is also an important cargo market, and air connections are needed to keep cargo moving.”

Finnair flies from Helsinki to Tokyo Narita four times per week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, departing at 17.30 local time. The Tokyo-Helsinki route is operated on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays departing at 22.40 local time. The flights are now available at Finnair.com.

Earlier this week Finnair cancelled its flights to China, Japan and South Korea until March 6, 2022. Finnair continues to fly to Bangkok, Delhi, Phuket and Singapore, with a longer routing that avoids Russian airspace. Finnair flies to Bangkok and Phuket also from Stockholm Arlanda in addition to Helsinki.

“We continue to evaluate possible alternative routings for our flights to China and South Korea and will communicate on these as soon as the plans are finalized”, Orvér says.

Finnair communicates flight changes and cancellations directly to customers who have bookings that are affected by these changes. In case of flight cancellation, customers can change their travel times, accept an alternative flight, or apply for a full refund for the unused ticket.

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Vueling boosts Easter flights from UK

Written by Leandro Agostini on March 3, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 3, 2022 – Vueling has confirmed it will operate a total of 24 direct routes from multiple airports in the United Kingdom this Easter.

Vueling boosts Easter leisure flights from UK

From April 8-18, the International Airlines Group-owned carrier will showcase its strong confidence in UK tourism to popular Spanish destinations.

From London Gatwick airport, the airline will offer 13 direct routes, reaching similar operation levels to the same period in 2019.

Some of the most relevant developments for Easter are the new connections from London Gatwick to Seville, Granada, Malaga, A Coruña, Menorca and Almeria.

Each is scheduled to start operating in early April.

From Newcastle, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff airports, Vueling will operate a total of 11 routes over the Easter period.

These include flights to Barcelona, Málaga and Alicante

Those looking to hop over to France over the Easter break can opt for a Vueling service to Paris Orly operating from Newcastle, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Cardiff.

These routes were launched in November following approval from the European Commission of 18 slots as part of the recapitalisation of Air France.

In addition, Vueling has also increased its flight frequencies to Barcelona from London Gatwick, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester airports.

Source: breakingtravelnews

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Ryanair unveils largest ever London summer schedule

Written by Leandro Agostini on March 3, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 3, 2022 – Ryanair has released its largest ever summer schedule for its three London bases – Gatwick, Luton and Stansted.

Ryanair unveils largest ever London summer schedule

The low-cost carrier will add 14 new routes to a total 181 to be operated over the coming months.

On offer are exciting destinations across Europe, including Naples, Madeira and Stockholm.

Ryanair chief executive, Michael O’Leary, said: “We are pleased to announce 14 new routes from our three London airports, Stansted, Luton and Gatwick, as all Covid-19 travel restrictions have now been lifted, UK citizens and visitors can book a well-deserved Summer getaway to exciting destinations such as Helsinki, Madeira and Naples.

“Ryanair is driving London’s post Covid-19 recovery as we grow across Europe, with new aircraft and new routes.”

The carrier is offering new flights to Burgas, Catania, Orebro, Helsinki, Lublin, Tampere, Maastricht, Tangier, Trapani, Menorca and Växjö from the capital this summer.

Source: breakingtravelnews

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British Airways to restart Sydney-London services

Written by Leandro Agostini on March 1, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 1, 2022 -Next month, British Airways will fly passengers between Sydney and London for the first time since April 2020.

British Airways to restart Sydney-London services

Sydney’s arrival time for BA15 is set for 6 a.m. on March 29, after departing London Heathrow at 2125 on March 27.

The return flight BA16 will depart Sydney at 1550 on March 29 and arrive in London Heathrow at 0510 on March 30.

Both flights will use B787 aircraft and include a 90-minute stopover in Singapore Changi airport.

First flights to Southwest Pacific for Executive Club members since August 2021 will be these BA flights to Southwest Pacific.

Noella Ferns, British Airways head of sales, Asia Pacific, said:

“We can’t wait to welcome our customers back on board our Sydney to London flights, and we will be honoured to play our part in reuniting families and friends with their loved ones after such a long time apart.

“The safety of our customers and colleagues has always been at the heart of everything we do. We know some customers won’t have flown for a long time, and we can assure them we have a range of Covid-19 measures in place to provide stress and hassle-free travel.

“Since we last flew this route, customers in Australia and the wider region can now join the Executive Club and, with the resumption of flights, can finally start to access some of the amazing benefits on offer.”

Meanwhile, Qantas resumed international services in November 2021 and was scheduled to resume nonstop flights between Perth and London on March 27 but was forced to postpone these plans due to the delay imposed by Western Australia in reopening its borders.

With Premier Mark McGowan’s recent change of heart and the announcement of the reopening of the state borders, Qantas may reconsider its flight plans.

Source: traveldailymedia

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1st flight subscription service in the US – Alaska Airlines announced flexible Flight Pass

Written by Traveltalksteam on March 1, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

March 1, 2022 – 1st flight subscription service in the US

As the only major airline headquartered on the West Coast, Alaska Airlines is blazing a new path for travel with the debut of Flight Pass, an innovative, subscription-based travel offering that takes value and flexibility to the next level.

1st flight subscription service in the US

Available from mid February, Flight Pass members can fly up to 24 roundtrip flights a year to the most popular routes within California, as well as nonstop service from California airports to Reno, Phoenix and Las Vegas, for a fixed monthly rate. With annual plans starting at $49 per month, this new way to fly allows travelers to lock in main cabin deals for a full year and rewards subscribers with lower than average fares on eligible flights.

“Flight Pass builds on our mission to offer travelers the most West Coast destinations at the best value,” said Alex Corey, managing director of business development and products for Alaska Airlines. “Our commitment to care means offering convenient and affordable options that fit our guests’ lifestyle and connect them to where they want to go.

After two years of staying close to home, guests are ready to travel again and with 100 daily flights from 16 airports throughout California and between California to Reno, Phoenix and Las Vegas, Flight Pass will take them there.”

1st flight subscription service in the US:

Flight Pass subscribers can choose between two annual plans – based on the best value or most flexibility – that differ only in the length of the required advanced booking time. Subscribers will receive credits deposited monthly or bi-monthly into their Flight Pass account, to be redeemed for 6, 12 or 24 nonstop trips a year to eligible destinations. Flyers are still required to pay applicable government taxes and airport fees on each flight, in addition to the monthly subscription fee and nominal fare (most flights the fare is only $0.01).

Travel trend reports reveal that most Americans are planning domestic travel in 2022, particularly to warm-weather and beach destinations – and some are even more willing to be spontaneous and flexible on future trips.¹ Anyone with 2022 goals to see and do more are in luck. Flight Pass locks in a great deal for a year of travel with varying options that will fit every budget and lifestyle.

How To Take Flight with Flight Pass

Sign up by creating an account at www.flightpass.alaskaair.com.
Pick your preferred plan:
- Best value – Flight Pass: Starts at $49 per month, requires booking at least 14 days before travel, and as early as 90 days in advance.
- Most flexible – Flight Pass Pro: Starts at $199 per month, allows same-day booking up to two hours before departure, and as early as 90 days in advance.
Choose the number of roundtrips you would like annually: 6, 12 or 24 roundtrip flights.
Redeem your credits and book your trip on an eligible flight.
- Choose from 100 daily flights connecting 13 California airports to each other and to Reno, Phoenix, and Vegas
Enjoy your flight!

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Qatar Airways Increases Frequency To Australia

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 28, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 28, 2022 – Qatar Airways has stated that it will boost its Doha-Brisbane frequency from three times weekly to daily beginning March 1, 2022, in addition to increasing its frequency across Australia.

Qatar Airways Increases Frequency To Australia

The three weekly flights from Brisbane with an onward leg to Auckland will be increased to an additional three weekly flights commencing February 12th.

And starting in March, Auckland will see three weekly flights via Adelaide instead of Brisbane, Brisbane will see daily flights from six weekly flights, and Perth will see weekly flights climb to seven times from three times weekly.

There will still be daily flights between Doha and Sydney and Melbourne while the Doha-Adelaide route will continue to operate on a three-weekly basis.

Qatar Airways has been one of the few airlines to remain operational since the onset of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

More than 3.2 million passengers have returned home safely since March 2020 thanks to the unwavering commitment to global repatriation.

Maintaining flights to Sydney, Melbourne, and Perth, as well as starting services to Brisbane to provide crucial connectivity to Australia during the pandemic period.

With commercial and charter flights, it has carried more than 330,000 passengers in and out of Australia since March 2020.

Qatar Airways Vice President of Sales for Southeast Asia, Southwest Pacific & Indian Subcontinent Jared Lee said, “As Australia reopens, we urge travellers to rediscover the globe with the best airline, as we remain committed to serving the Australian market.”

With Qatar Airways, you are travelling with the best airline on Earth, as we strive for excellence in every facet of our business. ”

‘Our 5-star COVID-19 safety rating shows that Qatar Airways is serious about biosecurity,’ the airline said. ‘Passengers can travel with confidence, knowing that Qatar Airways is committed to safety.’

Source: traveldailymedia

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Turkish Airlines new flight schedule with 388 direct weekly flights to 29 countries

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 25, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 25, 2022 – Turkish Airlines new flight schedule –

Bringing together millions of tourists with the Turkey’s cities of exquisite beauty, Turkish Airlines will contribute greatly to 2022 summer season with tourism focused flights. Flag carrier airline will operate 388 direct weekly flights to 47 cities in 29 countries from Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum-Milas and İzmir and carry Turkey to the center of tourism in the region.

Turkish Airlines new flight schedule

Managing a successful performance despite the travel restrictions of countries during the pandemic, Turkish Airlines is planning to increase the velocity of its rise to the skies with direct flights planned for the summer season. It is expected that with short travel times along with high comfort, these direct flights will be an important factor when it comes to decision of foreign tourists.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat; “Our Country Will be the Focus of World’s Tourism This Year.”

On the tourism focused flights for the summer season, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated; “Our tourism destinations are centers of attraction for the region with their unparalleled natural beauty and trusted tourism standards. Flight demands from all over the world are increasing even more as the summer season is approaching. As the flag carrier airline, we are aiming to bring foreign tourists with Turkey as their destination to the south of our country with direct flights and the comfort of Turkish Airlines. We will continue to proudly fly our flag while contributing to the economy of our country with our direct flights.”

Demand is Higher Than Pre-pandemic

Turkish airlines new flight schedule:

Preparing its flight plans by carefully analyzing the travel demands of its guests, global carrier will operate a record number of tourism focused flights during the summer of 2022 with the increased attention of foreign tourists for Turkey along with countries relaxing travel restriction. Operating 83 flights to 30 destinations during 2019 which was the most successful year before pandemic, Turkish Airlines now prepares to operate 140 direct flights to 38 destinations during the same period of this year.

Starting its international flights on 2020, AnadoluJet will open its wings for the country’s tourism during this year as well. Successful brand will carry tourists to holiday destinations in Mediterranean and Aegean with 248 weekly flights from 39 destinations abroad.

United Kingdom, Germany, Lebanon, Russia and Israel are at the forefront of the high demand for summer travel from travel agencies and passengers. AnadoluJet will operate 72 frequencies to 8 destinations in Germany, 35 frequencies to 2 destinations in UK and 24 frequencies to 1 destination in Lebanon every week. As for the Turkish Airlines, global carrier will operate most of its direct tourism flights to United Kingdom (46 frequencies) and Russia (22 frequencies).

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London City to relaunch Milan Linate connection

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 25, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 25, 2022 – London City Airport (LCY) is preparing for the return of flights to Milan Linate, as the city-centre hub seizes on pent-up consumer demand to revitalise its short-haul connections.

London City to relaunch Milan Linate connection

ITA Airways, Italy’s flag-carrier, will begin operating a triple-daily service (18 weekly) from LCY to Milan Linate Airport from March 28th.

The move to restart flights follows the European Council’s recommendation that all fully vaccinated British travellers will be allowed into the European Union (EU) without pre-departure tests.

Children aged six to 18 who have not been fully vaccinated will also be allowed to travel into EU countries provided they have a negative pre-departure PCR test.

The route cements tourist and business links between two of Europe’s primary financial hubs.

At its peak in 2018, 360,000 passengers flew between the airports, particularly business travellers from large corporations, including JP Morgan, Barclays and Credit Suisse.

Milan is also a popular destination for leisure passengers due to its wide variety of cultural and historical tourist attractions, including the Duomo di Milano and the San Siro football stadium.

The re-opening of one of London City’s most popular routes is the latest show of confidence in the resilience of its key leisure and business network.

The airport is reinstating 95 per cent of its top-performing pre-pandemic routes.

Barcelona will return to the network for the first time in almost a decade, while new routes, such as Thessaloniki, join established summer favourites like Split, Mykonos and Faro for summer 2022.

London City Airport chief commercial officer, Richard Hill, said: “We’re delighted to announce the return of flights to Milan, which has historically been one of the most popular business and leisure destinations from our airport.

“Our recovery is going from strength to strength, as the sector builds back confidence after a difficult period for aviation and international travel. We’re so excited to be able to help quench passengers’ untapped thirst for travel this summer.”

Source: breakingtravelnews

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Virgin Atlantic returns to full strength in United States

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 24, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 24, 2022 – Following renewed customer confidence and a strong uptick in bookings, which are up 50 per cent year on year, Virgin Atlantic is reinstating its full portfolio of US destinations.

Virgin Atlantic returns to full strength in United States

The carrier is reaching the milestone for the first time since the beginning of the pandemic.

Flights to Seattle and Washington DC will take off next week, with services to New York, San Francisco and Atlanta also increasing.

In April, a third daily service to Los Angeles will commence, serving the Californian city more than any other airline.

Virgin Atlantic will operate Orlando flights from its four UK gateways of Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh and Belfast, resulting in more flights from the UK to the theme park capital of the world than any other carrier.

Seattle flights will depart five times weekly from London Heathrow on March 2nd.

From March 5th, London Heathrow to Washington DC services will operate five times a week on an Airbus A330, providing vital connectivity between the two nations’ capital cities and re-establishing links for both business and leisure travellers alike.

Last month, Virgin Atlantic announced its first new US route since 2015, to Austin, Texas which will operate four times weekly from May 25th.

Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented: “Following the relaxation of travel restrictions, we’ve seen demand increase to many of our global destinations, but particularly to our heartland in the USA.

“Our customers can’t wait to return.”

Source: breakingtravelnews

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Gulf Air adds new European summer holiday destinations

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 24, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 24, 2022 – Gulf Air has announced the addition of four new destinations to its global network.

Gulf Air adds new European summer holiday destinations

The Bahrain-based carrier will offer new direct flights to two destinations in Italy, a new destination in France and in the United Kingdom.

Five weekly flights to Milan will begin on June 1st, with two weekly departures to Rome launching on the same day.

Manchester in northern England will see two services a week from the start of June, while Nice in southern France will welcome two weekly flights from June 2nd.

Flights to Milan, Rome and Nice will be served by airline’s new Airbus A321neo, while Manchester will be served twice per week by the airline’s flagship Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.

In addition to the new destinations launching during the summer season, the airline will resume its operations to Mykonos and Santorini in Greece, Malaga in Spain, Sharm Al Shaikh and Alexandria in Egypt and Salalah in Oman.

Gulf Air chief executive, Waleed AlAlawi, said: “These new destinations have been on our horizon and as travel bounces back to normalcy, we knew it was the right time to launch our new routes for our passengers.”

Bahrain, home of Gulf Air, earlier confirmed it would relax entry requirements as tourism gets back on track following the Covid-19 pandemic.

Source: breakingtravelnews

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Direct flights Dublin to San Francisco are restarted by Aer Lingus on February 25 – positive news!

Written by Traveltalksteam on February 24, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 24, 2022 – Direct flights Dublin to San Francisco starting tomorrow.

Direct flights Dublin to San Francisco from 25th February
Now offering 14 direct routes between Ireland and North America
Great sale fares on offer now on all routes to the US with fares starting from €189 return

Direct flights Dublin to San Francisco

Aer Lingus is pleased to announce the return of its transatlantic service from Dublin to San Francisco, reconnecting Silicon Docks with Silicon Valley. From this Friday, 25th February, the Golden city will be back on the Aer Lingus schedule, operating from Dublin four times per week and daily from 26th March.

San Francisco is the latest transatlantic route from Aer Lingus to resume, and for those looking to book a getaway to The Golden City, now is the perfect time to grab a reduced fare. Aer Lingus has offers on all transatlantic routes, with fares starting from €189 each way as part of a return trip, including taxes and charges. The offer ends midnight February 28th and is valid for travel from March 1st until May 31st.

San Francisco is home to Silicon Valley and is a popular tourist destination. Renowned for its eclectic mix of architecture and landmarks, including the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz. The ‘Golden City’ will be accessible to Irish passengers once again as Aer Lingus continues to reintroduce US routes over the coming months.

More direct flights to the US

Aer Lingus operates 14 direct routes between North America and Ireland, including New York, Miami, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Washington, Seattle, and Philadelphia. The airline will be the only carrier offering direct flights between Ireland and West Coast USA, with flights to San Francisco recommencing on 25 February, daily flights to Los Angeles starting on 12 May, and Seattle returning 5 times per week on 26 May. Flights to the USA from Shannon will start from 10th March, with 14 flights a week to New York and Boston.

Speaking on the route restart, Bill Byrne, Executive Vice-President US at Aer Lingus said;

“We are delighted to resume the Dublin to San Francisco service and to unite friends, families and businesses once more, reconnecting our communities and economies.

There’s no doubt that travel is back for 2022, and we are busy preparing operations for further route restarts.

As always, customers flying to North America with Aer Lingus will enjoy complimentary meals and drinks, endless hours of in-flight entertainment, and US Customs and Border pre-clearance at Dublin and Shannon airports.”

In order to make travel easier, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY. By downloading the VeriFLY app and uploading Covid-19 related documentation required for their destination, Aer Lingus customers can ensure that all of their Covid-19 related documentation is verified before travel.

Aer Lingus’ market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy* allows customers to change flights as many times as they like, should plans change, giving customers peace of mind when booking.

For more information and for bookings, visit aerlingus.com.

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Etihad Airways unveils summer holiday flights

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 23, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 23, 2022 – Travellers with Etihad Airways can look forward to a new destination this summer, along with the return of popular seasonal routes to Europe and the Indian Ocean.

Etihad Airways unveils summer holiday flights

Starting June 15th, the carrier will launch a seasonal twice-per-week service to Crete, the largest island in Greece.

The flights are set to be operated on an Airbus A320 aircraft and will connect Abu Dhabi to the main city of Heraklion.

Lying in the Aegean Sea, Crete offers travellers a rich tapestry of spectacular landscapes, cuisine and culture, with traditional villages and historic sites dating back thousands of years, such as the 4,000-year-old Palace of Knossos.

The airline will also return to Malaga, Santorini and Zanzibar this summer.

All four destinations are set to be operated from mid-June.

“Etihad Airways is delighted to provide travellers with more choice for their summer vacations in 2022,” said Martin Drew, senior vice president sales and cargo at Etihad.

“Crete is an ideal summer destination for travellers who are looking for a mix of beach and mountain adventures, and along with the hotspots of Malaga, Santorini and Zanzibar, makes for a perfect addition to Etihad’s summer network.”

Source: breakingtravelnews

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Air Canada confirms significant network additions

Written by Leandro Agostini on February 23, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

February 23, 2022 – Air Canada has announced an expanded international summer schedule, with 34 routes relaunching across the Atlantic and Pacific.

Air Canada confirms significant network additions

Starting next month, non-stop services will begin resuming from Toronto to Tel Aviv, Paris, Tokyo and Amsterdam, signs that recovery is well underway.

Service from Montreal to Casablanca, Nice, Algiers, Rome, Tel Aviv and Tokyo will also be resuming.

From Vancouver, Air Canada will be offering service to Frankfurt, Dublin and Zurich.

Air Canada is also relaunching service to popular tourist destinations such as Barcelona, Budapest, Copenhagen, Madrid, Milan, and Venice, which have been suspended since the beginning of the pandemic in March 2020.

“This is very exciting news for our customers especially now that Omicron is behind us, countries are reopening, and border measures are being eased around the world for fully vaccinated travellers.

“Air Canada’s recovery is well underway and gaining strength, and we are pleased to expand our international network across four continents as we respond to pent-up
demand.

“Our vast and growing network has been built to conveniently increase connectivity to and from global destinations through our Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver hubs.

“Combined with the networks of our Joint Venture and Star Alliance partners, we can offer customers easy access to virtually any destination in the world,” said Mark Galardo, senior vice president, network planning and revenue management at Air Canada.

The relaunch of international routes builds on Air Canada’s major expansion in the North American market, where seven new routes are scheduled for summer 2022 and 41 previously suspended routes are resuming.

Flights are timed to optimise connectivity to Air Canada’s extensive North American network, including 46 airports in the United States.

Source: breakingtravelnews

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