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Turkish Airlines adds two routes out of Manchester

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 20, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Airline.

January 20, Turkish Airlines will be operating direct daily flights from Manchester to Antalya starting from April 1st.

Turkish Airlines adds two routes out of Manchester

A new daily route to Dalaman will start the following day.

Resting on the famous Turquoise Coast, Antalya and Dalaman are outstanding resorts that mix Mediterranean fishing villages with natural wonders.

Antalya is characterised by its sandy sweeps of shore that are embraced by a coastline touched by jade waters.

Turkish Airlines has a history of supporting golf in the region.

Osman Battal , Turkish Airlines director in Manchester, said: “With this new route, we are able to respond to our passengers’ demand.

“They can easily and directly reach the unique holiday destinations of Turkey.

“Whether holiday makers or golfing enthusiasts, we are keen to provide all our passengers with unforgettable times with Turkish Airlines.”

Turkish Airlines services five UK airports including London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester.

Karen Smart, managing director at Manchester Airport, said: “It’s great to see Turkish Airlines announce new direct routes from Manchester Airport to two of our most popular holiday destinations in Turkey.

“With a host of airport safety measures in place since the start of the pandemic, the security of all our passengers and staff continues to be our number one priority, as we connect people across the globe.”

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Vueling adds new Spain routes from London Gatwick

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 20, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Airline.

January 20, Vueling has confirmed it will operate five new routes to Spain from Gatwick this summer as it rebuilds its schedule.

Vueling adds new Spain routes from London Gatwick

The International Airlines Group-owned carrier will now offer a total of 24 direct routes from the United Kingdom to Spain, France and Italy.

Anticipating strong customer demand for travel from the UK to Spain, Vueling will fly to the Andalusian cities of Seville, Granada and Malaga, as well as La Coruña in Galicia and Menorca in the Balearic Islands.

Vueling will serve existing direct routes from London Gatwick to Barcelona, Bilbao, Valencia, Santiago de Compostela, Paris-Orly, Rome and Florence.

The carrier, which operates from a further six UK airports, will continue to operate direct flights from previous seasons such as Cardiff to Malaga, Alicante and Palma de Mallorca, and Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh to Barcelona.

In late 2021, Vueling launched new routes to Paris Orly, following approval by the European Commission for 18 slots as part of the recapitalisation of Air France.

In summer 2022 Vueling will continue to operate flights between Paris and Newcastle, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Cardiff.

Carolyn Prowse, chief commercial, strategy and network officer at Vueling, said: “We are very proud to announce the development of our international network from London Gatwick thanks to the coordination with British Airways which enables us to offer the best joint product from London to help grow our markets.

“This is particularly true after two very difficult years for tourism and aviation.

“This commitment from London Gatwick is in addition to our expanded operations from Paris Orly.

“Together, these two initiatives showcase how Vueling aims to help boost international markets this summer.”

Vueling currently has a total of 320 routes on sale, of which more than 220 are international.

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international travel chaos – AT&T and Verizon activate 90% of their 5G networks

Written by Traveltalksteam on January 19, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 19, 2022 -International travel chaos worldwide – BA, Japan Airlines and Emirates scramble to RESUME Boeing 777 flights after rollout was suspended near airports

International travel chaos

AT&T and Verizon have launched their 5G network across America, turning on 4,500 new towers
The network has not yet launched near some US airports due to concerns over safety

The telecoms giants agreed at the last minute on Tuesday to halt the rollout near those airports. By the time they did, international airlines had already canceled dozens of flights that were scheduled.

They were particularly worried about Boeing 777 planes which were considered most at risk.

Now, the airlines are scrambling to reverse that decision because it is still safe for the planes to fly.
The chaotic back-and-forth is trickling into other flights, causing travel headaches at airports overseas
Air India, Emirates, Japan Airlines and All Nippon all canceled flights scheduled for Wednesday.

British Airways had put passengers due to fly on 777 flights onto different aircraft to get around the fears
AT&T and Verizon are demanding to know why the FAA has not yet found a way to operate 5G safely.
The frequencies the towers work on could interfere with the frequencies used by altimeters on planes
The altimeters tell pilots how far they are from the ground when they are landing and are crucial to safety

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Ryanair adds Menorca route this summer

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 19, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Airline.

January 19, Ryanair has added an additional route to its summer schedule, with plans to fly from Manchester to Menorca twice a week from May.

The low-cost carrier has resorted over 560 routes this year and opened 16 bases throughout the last 12 months.

Ryanair adds Menorca route this summer

Ryanair is also looking toward the arrival of 65 new Boeing 737 Max planes over the summer, each of which offers four per cent more sears than the existing planes it operates.

Ryanair director of commercial, Jason McGuinness, said: “We are pleased to add this new route to Menorca as part of the UK summer 2022 schedule, offering our customers more amazing European destinations to choose from when planning their long-awaited summer holidays.”

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Wizz Air Abu Dhabi flying to three new destinations

Written by Traveltalksteam on January 18, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Airline.

January 18, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi flying to three new destinations. To mark its first birthday, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has announced it will fly three new enticing destinations from February. On the new flight schedule is the Kazakhstani capital of Nur-Sultan, Armenian capital Yerevan and Krasnodar in Russia.

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

Wizz Air Abu Dhabi operates flights to around 30 destinations from its UAE capital base, including Alexandria, Moscow, Muscat and Athens. Last year the low-cost carrier launched flights to the idyllic Greek Islands of Santorini and Mykonos, proving popular with holidaymakers over the summer months.

Additionally, to celebrate its birthday, Wizz Air Abu Dhabi is giving 50 customers the chance to win free return tickets via a social media competition. To be in with a chance of winning, travellers need to share an image of a recent Wizz Air Abu Dhabi trip on either Facebook or Instagram by Saturday 22 January. The winners will be selected after seven days. The carrier will also be offering a one-time 20 per cent promotion to encourage passengers to get travelling, whether it’s to a familiar destination or one or on one of its new flight paths.

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Virgin Atlantic reveals LATAM codeshare deal

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 18, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 18, 2022 -Virgin Atlantic reveals LATAM codeshare deal. Virgin Atlantic has signed a new codeshare agreement with LATAM Airlines, offering customers the opportunity to fly seamlessly to Brazil.

Virgin Atlantic reveals LATAM codeshare deal

Customers booking through Virgin Atlantic are now able to travel from Heathrow direct to São Paulo as well as connecting onwards onto 12 domestic airports in Brazil including Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Florianopolis.

Customers travelling from São Paulo to London Heathrow will also have the option to smoothly connect onto Virgin Atlantic’s rest of world destinations through Terminal 3 including Tel Aviv, Delhi and Hong Kong.

Juha Jarvinen, chief commercial officer at Virgin Atlantic, commented: “We’re incredibly excited to launch this new codeshare partnership with LATAM Airlines.

“As we recover from the pandemic, partnerships are more important than ever, and we look forward to building on the incredibly successful interline relationship we have had in place for a number of years.  

“We also see opportunities beyond Brazil and look forward to expanding our relationship even further to serve destinations throughout South America including Peru and Colombia.

“This new partnership aims to respond to the large, fast-growing demand for leisure travellers looking to enjoy new experiences after a challenging 20 months.

“We know there is pent up demand for long-haul travel, and we look forward to welcoming customers onboard on their way to exploring these exciting and vibrant Brazilian cities.”

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Icelandair adds three new European connections

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 14, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 14, 2022 -Icelandair has announced the addition of three exciting new destinations to its European network this summer: Rome(Italy), Alicante (Spain) and Nice (France).

Icelandair adds three new European connections

The new routes will allow key connections between Iceland and North Atlantic routes to the popular tourist destinations during the busiest travel time of the year.

Transit passengers will also be able to take advantage of a multi-day stopover in Iceland no additional airfare.

The World Heritage city of Rome, Italy, will be served twice a week between Reykjavik (KEF) and Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO) on Wednesdays and Sundays between July 6th and September 4th.

The new Nice flight will give access to the lively south of France region, operating between Reykjavik (KEF) and Nice Airport (NCE) from July 6th to August 27th, on
Wednesdays and Saturdays throughout the period.

Alicante (ALC) will begin on February 10th, running through to autumn.

Frequencies will vary throughout the period, but flights will operate twice a week during the summer season from April 28th on Mondays and Thursday.

Bogi Nils Bogason, president of Icelandair, said: “As we enter the New Year, we are seeing the signs of recovery for the travel industry.

“We are excited to be able to add these three new destinations to our already extensive route network, further facilitating growth in both the inbound and outbound markets.

“With the additions of Rome, Nice and Alicante for the summer, Icelandair is committed offering our European and North Atlantic customers more choice and convenient connectivity.”

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EasyJet welcomes UK skiers back to European slopes

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 14, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 12, 2022 – Skiers are racing to the slopes as France announced it will welcome back UK tourists.

EasyJet welcomes UK skiers back to European slopes

In the hours following the announcement, the airline saw a 600 per cent lift in UK bookings to popular French ski destinations for the remainder of the winter season.

Last-minute bookings to Switzerland also saw a peak immediately after the news broke with a 386 per cent increase in flight bookings, suggesting consumer confidence in international travel continues to build.

As snow continues to cover peaks across Europe, winter sports lovers now have even more opportunity to hit the slopes.

Recent research carried out by the airline showed that around two-thirds of Brits are planning to prioritise a trip abroad in 2022, so it is no surprise that more people are now making the most of the winter season – up to the end of March – and booking a ski getaway to look forward to.

easyJet is offering more seats to major ski destinations in Europe from the UK this winter than any other carrier.

Thousands of easyJet flights to France and Switzerland as well as other destinations serving the best ski resorts are still available to book for this winter, including over February half-term, giving customers more choice to book a new year getaway or a family break.

Ali Gayward, easyJet UK country manager, commented: “With France welcoming British tourists once again, skiing is well and truly back on.

This is welcome news for UK consumers, particularly for those looking to book a last-minute family break or planning to head to the slopes, with low fares still available across thousands of flights to France this winter, including over half-term.

“We know that there is pent up demand with many desperate to get away this year, which we continue to see each time restrictions are removed.

“With flying already scheduled to increase in the coming weeks we will continue to review our schedule to meet demand and we look forward to taking our customers away on a long-awaited break this winter.”

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British Airways adds new London City routes

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 13, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 13, 2022 -British Airways will launch four new routes across Europe in time for the summer season.

British Airways adds new London City routes

Operating from London City Airport, customers can now book to fly to Barcelona, Luxembourg, Milan and Thessaloniki.

The routes will be added to the BA CityFlyer network and will be operated by Embraer E190 aircraft.

Luxembourg and Milan will take flight on March 27th, and both will operate every day of the week.

On June 18th, Thessaloniki will launch, operating once a week on Saturday and on June 19th, Barcelona will operate six times a week – every day apart from Saturday.

Routes to Jersey and Guernsey are also returning following the launch in 2021.

Flights will operate on Monday and Friday from June 20th to September 2nd.

Tom Stoddart, managing director of BA CityFlyer, which will operate the new services, said: “As customers start to plan their next summer getaway, we wanted to offer new routes to some of the most popular European destinations.

“Conveniently accessible from London City airport, they are a great addition to our extensive network.”

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American Airlines launches Aer Lingus codeshare deal

Written by Leandro Agostini on January 12, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 12, 2022 – American Airlines and Aer Lingus have launched a codeshare agreement designed to make it easier to travel between the United States and Ireland.

American Airlines launches Aer Lingus codeshare deal

To increase connectivity between the US and Europe for customers, American will place its code on Aer Lingus flights between London Heathrow (LHR) and Dublin (DUB).

Customers can also book codeshare flights on Aer Lingus from DUB to Amsterdam (AMS); Birmingham, UK (BHX); London Gatwick (LGW) and Manchester, UK (MAN); and from LHR to Belfast City, Northern Ireland (BHD); Cork, Ireland (ORK) and Shannon, Ireland (SNN).

“We are excited to extend our relationship with our newest joint business partner, Aer Lingus, with this codeshare agreement,” said Anmol Bhargava, American vice president of alliances.

“Through our trans-Atlantic joint business, customers have more choices to key destinations in Europe and now, Ireland.”

Additionally, customers traveling with Aer Lingus will now be able to book codeshare travel on American Airlines flights from Chicago O’Hare (ORD) to Albuquerque, New Mexico, (ABQ); Nashville, Tennessee (BNA); Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW); Los Angeles (LAX); Seattle (SEA); San Francisco (SFO); San Jose, California (SJC) and Tucson, Arizona (TUS).

Further expansion of the codeshare is also planned in the near future.

Reid Moody, Aer Lingus chief strategy and planning officer, said: “After almost two years of restricted travel we know that demand for dream vacations, business travel, and reconnecting families and friends in 2022 and beyond will be stronger than ever.

“We are delighted that through the codeshare agreement with American Airlines, Aer Lingus customers will be able to avail of greater connectivity options and more seamless travel between the US and Europe via our Dublin hub.”

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Qantas returns to South Africa for the 1st time in 2 years

Written by Gill Dewar on January 11, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 11, 2022 – Qantas returns to South Africa for the 1st time in 2 years

Qantas flight QF63 departed Sydney and is expected to land at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport in January 2022.

This flight marks the resumption of direct passenger flights between South Africa and Australia after a 21-month break.

The airline will operate three weekly flights on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Qantas’ restart coincides with Australia easing its restrictions on South African travellers.

Qantas Airways flight QF63 is scheduled to land at Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday afternoon. This is the first direct commercial passenger flight between Australia and South Africa in more than 21 months.

Australia has been largely off-limits to South Africans since coronavirus-induced travel restrictions were first imposed in March 2020. Australians looking to travel abroad have also been limited due to Qantas’ grounding of international flights and strict re-entry requirements.

Almost 200,000 South Africans live in Australia, making it the second largest expat community second only to the United Kingdom. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, more than 110,000 annual travellers arrived in South Africa from Australia, many to reconnect with family and friends.

Qantas had initially hoped to resume its flights between Sydney and Johannesburg in July 2021, but consecutive waves of Covid-19, the prevalence of new variants, and heightened restrictions in response, extended the suspension. The July return date was pushed back to October, then December, and, more recently, to April 2022.

Australia’s financially embattled flag carrier eventually reopened its international routes in November, starting with flights to London, Los Angeles, and Singapore.

The airline also revised its South African restart date to January. This coincided with Australia dropping its restrictions on South African travellers in mid-December. This reprieve mainly applies to Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible visa holders – for skilled migrants, international students, and family – departing South Africa.

Qantas’ Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – flight QF63 – departed Sydney around 10:45 (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) on Tuesday. The 11,000km flight takes around 14 hours to complete and, at the time of publication, flight QF63 was around 3,500km away from Johannesburg. It’s estimated to land at 15:30.

The airline will operate three weekly return flights between Sydney and Johannesburg on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Demand for these flights is extremely high, according to Simple Flying.

And while Australia has reopened to eligible international travellers, territories differ on testing and quarantine requirements. Travellers arriving in Sydney need to comply with the New South Wales rules, which requires a negative Covid-19 rapid antigen test result and full vaccination to avoid quarantine.

Travelling from New South Wales to Queensland, for example, requires another negative Covid-19 test result and an approved entry pass.

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airBaltic builds use of sustainable aviation fuel

Written by Gill Dewar on January 6, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

January 6, 2022 – airBaltic builds use of sustainable aviation fuel

airBaltic increased the amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) used in its operations by a fifth last year.

This has been achieved in cooperation with Neste and other fuel providers on the airBaltic network.

The collaboration with Neste started recently when airBaltic fuelled the first flight using an allocation of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel.

Martin Gauss, chief executive of airBaltic, said: “Our vision sees us becoming a sustainable carrier in the EU aviation market.

“At airBaltic, we believe that SAF will play a crucial role in ensuring the future of the aviation industry and help everyone involved to decrease their impact on the environment.

“Our use of SAF will increase further in 2022 and beyond.”

On December 28th, airBaltic flight BT302 from Helsinki to Riga was performed with an allocation of 37 per cent of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel and 63 per cent of conventional fossil jet fuel.

It was thus far the highest proportion of SAF used by airBaltic in a single flight.

Tuomas Kulola, head of sales at marketing and services, Neste, added: “Neste is committed to help the aviation industry to reach its climate goals. We have developed a drop-in solution that is readily available and provides an immediate solution for reducing the greenhouse gas emissions of flying.

“All solutions are needed, and every step is important.”

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Air France and KLM flights to Buenos Aires from January 2022

Written by Gill Dewar on December 30, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 30, 2021

Air France and KLM flights to Buenos Aires from January 2022

The Air France KLM Group will increase flight frequencies from Paris and Amsterdam to Buenos Aires to five weeks.

Flights between Ezeiza and Charles de Gaulle Airport in the French capital will be increased from 3 to 5 from January 10.

Air France, which currently operates three weekly passenger flights, will add two flights from January 10, linking Buenos Aires with Paris five times a week.

KLM, meanwhile, which currently operates four weekly passenger flights, will add a frequency in February, connecting Buenos Aires with Amsterdam five times a week.

The operation in this regime is confirmed until March, according to the authorizations of Argentina, and subject to modifications, specify the airlines.

From Argentina, “Air France and KLM offer connections via Paris and Amsterdam to more than 250 destinations around the world; the applicable health requirements are exclusively those of the final destination, which simplifies the connection, “they indicate.

For example, they point out, “if a person travels from Argentina to Spain or Italy as a final destination, they must meet the sanitary conditions required in Spain or Italy only, since the sanitary requirements of France and the Netherlands do not apply to connections.”

Before traveling, airlines recommend that their customers contact the relevant authorities of their countries of departure, destination and transit to verify entry and stay requirements.

To check the health and migration requirements of your destination and transit countries, consult the Air France or KLM Traveldoc sites.

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Electric air taxis for SkyWest

Written by Gill Dewar on December 29, 2021. Posted in Destination news, Airline, Amazing Facts.

December 29, 2021 – Electric air taxis

The two largest U.S. regional carriers have made a commitment to buying electric air taxis.

On Tuesday, Indianapolis-based Republic Airways said it has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to purchase up to 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Embraer-controlled Eve Air Mobility.

Electric air taxis for SkyWest and Republic Airways

In addition, SkyWest announced that it has signed a nonbinding letter of intent for the purchase of up to 100 Eve aircraft.

Both airlines said the partnerships will also focus on the development of air taxi networks in key U.S. markets.

Republic said it will focus on developing such networks on the East Coast and in the central U.S., with an initial emphasis on Boston, New York and Washington, D.C.

SkyWest was less specific, saying only that it and Eve had committed to optimizing eVTOL service in key cities that are early adopters. In so doing, SkyWest and Eve plan to focus on airport specifications and a roadmap for certification of Eve’s eVTOL craft.

Financial muscle for eVOTL

Tuesday’s announcements came as Eve revealed that it will take the company public on the New York Stock Exchange in combination with Zanite Acquisition Corp., a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC). The public company will trade as Eve Holding and Embraer will have an 82% equity stake.

Eve has provided few details on the eVTOL craft it has under development. But Republic and SkyWest are far from its lone airline partners. The company has lined up 15 other launch partners, including Fort Lauderdale-based aircraft lessor Azorra, which also announced its intent Tuesday to purchase up to 200 Eve craft.

SkyWest operates regional flights for Delta, United, American and Alaska Airlines, while Republic operates regional flights for Delta, United and American. Among U.S. carriers, they join United, American, JetBlue and regional carrier Mesa Airlines, each of which has invested in eVTOL craft, made tentative purchase commitments or both.

Airlines that are supporting eVTOL development tout its possibilities for easing commutes to and from major airports, as well as the environmental benefits of electric-powered transport.

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Gulf Air to return to Baku in 2022 as rebuild continues

Written by Gill Dewar on December 27, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 27, 2021 – Gulf Air Baku

Gulf Air to return to Baku in 2022 as rebuild continues

Gulf Air has resumed its direct flights to Baku, with two weekly flights planned from the first week of January 2022.

On this occasion, Waleed AlAlawi, acting chief executive officer of Gulf Air, said: “We have been operating direct flights between Bahrain and Azerbaijan since 2018, and it has been a popular destination within the Gulf Air network since its launch.

Gulf Air Baku 2022

“We are extremely happy to see a much healthier trend in the travel industry and the resumption of some of our most popular destinations as the global vaccination program continues to bring a sense of normalcy back into our routine.”

The airline currently operates its flights to over 80 per cent of its pre-pandemic network; as Gulf Air continuously works closely with government authorities throughout destinations on its network to resume operations to those destinations.

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Wizz Air Gatwick – 14 new low-fare routes

Written by Traveltalksteam on December 24, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 24, 2021 -Wizz Air Gatwick UK, the UK-registered and based airline of Europe’s fastest growing airline group, today announces that it will launch new routes from its Gatwick Airport base to 14 destinations including, Faro, Palma, Larnaca, Catania, Podgorica, Tel Aviv, Chania, Mykonos and Funchal.

There will also be new routes from Milan, Rome, Vienna, Bari and Naples to Gatwick Airport, with those flights operated by Wizz Air Hungary. Tickets go on sale today, on wizzair.com and on the airline’s mobile app, with fares starting from just £8.99*.

Wizz Air Gatwick

A mixture of year-round and seasonal routes, these new flights will launch from March onwards, following Wizz Air UK’s successful bid for a substantial portfolio of 15 daily slot pairs at Gatwick Airport. Wizz Air’s expansion will see the airline basing four additional A321neo aircraft, bringing the total to five, at Gatwick Airport.

These aircraft will serve existing routes from Gatwick Airport to Malaga, the gateway to the Costa del Sol, and the Greek capital city, Athens, as well as all the new routes. With a range of destinations on offer by Wizz Air Gatwick, from the fascinating Italian cities of Milan and Rome, to favourite hot holiday destinations such as Mykonos and Palma da Mallorca, there are exciting travel opportunities for every type of traveller.

With the launch of these new routes, Wizz Air Gatwick will have 22 non-seasonal and seasonal routes on offer from Gatwick.

Since the opening of its base at Gatwick Airport in October 2020, Wizz Air UK has offered an exciting array of routes to popular and off the beaten track destinations for its customers based in London and the South of England, creating jobs, stimulating the local economy, and bringing further connectivity to the region.

The addition of four new aircraft at Gatwick Airport reinforces Wizz Air’s commitment to its Gatwick base operations and its ambitious UK growth plans. This expansion at Gatwick Airport, combined with its operations at Luton Airport, means Wizz Air will operate a total of 88 routes from London, reaffirming the airline’s long-term commitment to the region.

Marion Geoffroy, Managing Director of Wizz Air UK, said: ““We are delighted to be launching a host of new routes from Gatwick, following the announcement of our acquisition of new slots at the airport.

Whether it’s a relaxing beach holiday in the Algarve or a city break in Montenegro’s capital of Podgorica, there are many wonderful destinations to discover and return to. These new routes are further evidence of our commitment to providing low-fare connectivity to our UK customers. We are looking forward to welcoming customers old and new onboard our young, efficient and green aircraft in Summer 2022 to enjoy our excellent service as they head off on their well-deserved trips abroad.”

Stephanie Wear, Vice President of Aviation Development, Gatwick Airport, said: “Wizz Air are one of Europe’s largest airlines and have seen the benefits of expanding at the airport for some time, so I’m delighted that five Gatwick-based aircraft will fly routes to popular destinations across Europe this summer.

Many competitively-priced tickets are already on sale which, after everything we’ve all been through, gives more people the opportunity to take advantage of Gatwick’s fantastic connections to visit friends and relatives, or take a long-awaited holiday, when these new flights start flying from the end of March. Despite the current situation, we’re looking forward to a better summer and Wizz Air’s expanded operation is a wonderful addition to Gatwick and VINCI Airport’s portfolio.”

For ultimate peace of mind during this time, passengers can book tickets with the airline’s travel insurance package which includes Covid-19 cover** and 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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Iberia flights to Egypt – in 2022 the charter flights will start up again

Written by Traveltalksteam on December 22, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 22, 2021 – Iberia flights to Egypt will restart on January 8!

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Under agreement with Spanish tour operator SamaTravel, starting on 8 January

Alternating Madrid-Cairo and Madrid-Luxor flights

Iberia flights to Egypt

Iberia and the Spanish tour operator SamaTravel have agreed to offer charter flights from Madrid to the Egyptian cities of Cairo and Luxor.

From 8 January until end-October, 2022, charter flights are scheduled for every Saturday, alternating between Cairo and Luxor, the country’s main port of call for cruise ships.

Flight Schedule

From/To	Flight no.	Day	Departs	Arrives
Madrid-Cairo	IB2870	Saturdays (alternating with Luxor)	10:00h	15:50h
Cairo-Madrid	IB871	Saturdays (alternating with Luxor)	17:00h	21:20h
Madrid-Luxor	IB2870	Saturdays (alternating with Cairo)	9:00h	15:50h
Luxor-Madrid	IB871	Saturdays (alternating with Cairo)	17:00h	21:20h

Flight schedules are set to facilitate connections to/from the Spanish airports of Barcelona, Corunna, Vigo, Asturias, and Bilbao.

Egypt, a popular destination in 2022

Egypt is a popular destination following the pandemic restrictions, in part because of the low incidence of Covid-19 cases there.

Egypt has implemented strict precautionary measures to protect the health of visitors.

SamaTravel notes that demand for travel to Egypt has been increasing steadily.

“Since we became the first tour operator to resume charter services to Luxor, we have seen demand grow day by day. Most of our flights have been full in recent months, and we have even had waiting lists. That’s why we decided that we couldn’t ignore the requests from tour operators and travel agencies, and are now betting heavily on our star destination. It is a privilege to do so with Iberia,” said SamaTravel CEO Mohamed Ali.

“We are very happy,” he continued, “that we were chosen to return to a country we love and we trust that we will continue to lead as the Spanish tour operator with the largest number of seats for Egypt.”

Iberia’s Guillermo González Vallina, Sales Manager for Spain, Portugal, and North Africa, commented. “We are delighted to be flying again to Egypt following the interruption caused by the pandemic. Now, thanks to SamaTravel, we will be making these charter flights which are sure to be a success. Iberia hopes to offer our customers a wonderful holiday experience!”

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Air Belgium direct flights to Dominican Republic new from December 15

Written by Traveltalksteam on December 22, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 22, 2021 – Air Belgium direct flights to Dominican Republic – The Belgian airline, Air Belgium, will officially launch on 15 December direct and regular flights to Punta Cana in Dominican Republic from Brussels Airport (Zaventem).

After the successful launch of a first route from Brussels Airport to Mauritius, Air Belgium will now also offer two weekly direct flights to Punta Cana every Wednesday and Saturday.

Air Belgium direct flights to Dominican Republic

Travellers will also be able to fly to Curacao on the same route on Wednesdays and Saturdays after a short stopover in Punta Cana.

Air Belgium offers its passengers a full service in its three travel classes: Economy, Premium and Business. With the launch of this new route, the Belgian airline is extending the range of services available to passengers looking to travel to the Caribbean’s most popular destinations.

Air Belgium displays the Belgian flag on its aircraft and aims to showcase Belgian know-how. This is reflected in its offer, whether it be catering with typical Belgian dishes, hospitality, multilingual crews and generally in all services on the ground and on board.

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The company is further developing its business with the immediate arrival of a second Airbus A330neo. This latest generation aircraft is one of the most cost-effective and modern types of aircraft currently available on the market. Apart from being much more environmentally friendly, these new aircraft also offer more comfort to passengers with a quieter cabin, more space and one of the most advanced in-flight entertainment systems in Europe.

About Air Belgium

Air Belgium SA is a company under Belgian law with its registered office in Mont-Saint-Guibert in Walloon Brabant. Its purpose is to offer direct intercontinental flights from Belgium. Exclusively devoted to long-haul flights at competitive fares for business and leisure travellers with a strong Belgian identity felt through all its ground and in-flight services.

Air Belgium’s main operational base is located at Brussels Charleroi Airport. Air Belgium also operates from other airports in Belgium and Europe. Beyond its own regular routes, Air Belgium also provides services for many prestigious foreign companies, tour operators, cruise operators and foreign governments.

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airBaltic adds three new routes from Riga

Flights Riga-Lapland with AirBaltic – new flights to airBaltic to Kittilä 1 per week

Written by Traveltalksteam on December 21, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 21, 2021 – Flights Riga-Lapland with airBaltic -Latvian airline airBaltic launched direct flights between Riga and Kittilä, Finland on December 18. airBaltic now connects both cities with one weekly flight.

Flights Riga-Lapland

Situated in Lapland, Kittilä is a popular holiday resort known for various free-time activities. It’s famous for its stunning nature, ski resorts and other winter attractions.

Destination served	Flight frequency	Price *, GREEN	Price *, GREEN Classic	Price*, Business
Riga–Kittilä	1 flight weekly	149 EUR	229 EUR	599 EUR

*Lowest fare (round-trip), including taxes, fees and service charges, on www.airBaltic.com, subject to availability

The scheduled flight time to Kittilä is one hour and 55 minutes. Round-trip ticket price to Kittilä starts at 149 EUR. A complete schedule of airBaltic flights can be found on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com.

Currently airBaltic offers more than 70 direct destinations from Riga, Tallinn and Vilnius. In September, airBaltic launched direct flights from Riga to sunny Tenerife (Spain) and Dubai (United Arab Emirates).

Health and safety:

The safety and health of our passengers is airBaltic’s top priority. airBaltic has introduced strong health measures and the flight operations follow the recommendations issued by authorities. To read more about the airBaltic health measures, please visit airBaltic website: https://www.airbaltic.com/en/health-measures.

airBaltic asks its passengers to strictly follow all of the rules and regulations issued by the relevant authorities. Passengers are strongly suggested to check the travel regulations and airport restrictions on the official websites or with local embassies before travelling. Regulations are changing rapidly and vary per country, therefore passengers are asked to always make sure they have the latest information to have a smooth journey.

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new summer schedule American Airlines and JetBlue

Written by Traveltalksteam on December 20, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

December 20, 2021 – New summer schedule American Airlines and JetBlue – First-ever JetBlue service to Vancouver and Asheville, North Carolina, on sale today, plus expanded flying on a variety of Northeast routes.

New summer schedule American Airlines and JetBlue

New international and domestic destinations announced by American from New York and Boston, including new long-haul service to Doha, Qatar.

Starting next summer, American and JetBlue will fully co-locate at LaGuardia’s new Terminal B, making it easy for customers to connect between both airlines.

FORT WORTH, Texas — JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL) today announced that customers in New York and Boston will have more reasons to make the Northeast Alliance (NEA) their preferred travel provider as the airlines add new routes, improved schedules and enhanced product offerings. Nine new routes go on sale this week across both airlines in New York and Boston. With these new routes, the NEA offers more frequencies in New York and Boston than any other airline.

“A new year brings new opportunities for the Northeast Alliance to add more JetBlue flying in New York and Boston and to deliver on the customer benefits we’ve promised since first announcing this innovative partnership,” said Joanna Geraghty, JetBlue’s president and chief operating officer. “As we look ahead to 2022, the NEA is poised to deliver incredible growth, which will bring more of our award-winning service and low fares to travelers in the Northeast as, together with American, we create a true third competitor in the region.”

Record-setting service in New York and Boston

With the addition of new destinations, new markets and added frequencies on variety of existing routes in New York and Boston, JetBlue and American are on track for a record-setting year in the Northeast in summer 2022.

“As we welcome customers back to travel, the Northeast Alliance is delivering on promises to offer customers more choices and travel benefits,” said Robert Isom, American Airlines president. “We’re excited to offer our New York and Boston customers even more frequencies and destinations when they travel next year.”

At New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the NEA will offer up to 300 daily departures. Along with the introduction of JetBlue’s new Vancouver service, the airline will also add frequencies on a variety of existing routes between JFK and:

Aruba (AUA): Up to 4x daily.
Atlanta (ATL): Up to 4x daily.
Cancun, Mexico (CUN): Up to 4x daily.
Detroit (DTW): Up to 2x daily.
Guayaquil, Ecuador (GYE): Up to 2x daily.
Kingston, Jamaica (KIN): Up to 5x daily.
Minneapolis–St. Paul (MSP): Up to 2x daily.
Montego Bay, Jamaica (MBJ): Up to 4x daily.
Raleigh–Durham, North Carolina (RDU): Up to 3x daily.
Saint Lucia (UVF): Up to 2x daily.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos (PLS): Up to 2x daily.

As part of the customer-focused NEA, in 2022, American will enhance its global reach with new nonstop service between JFK and Doha, Qatar’s Hamad International Airport (DOH), becoming the only U.S.-based carrier to serve the Middle Eastern destination.

In the past year, American has provided New York customers with new international travel options, including JFK to Santiago, Chile (SCL); Tel Aviv, Israel (TLV); Athens, Greece (ATH) and Delhi, India (DEL).

At LGA, the NEA will offer nearly 200 daily departures, which includes JetBlue tripling their departures compared to 2019. Along with the introduction of JetBlue’s new Portland, Maine (PWM), service, the airline will also add frequencies on a variety of existing routes between LGA and:

Boston (BOS): Up to 15x daily.
Charleston, South Carolina (CHS): Up to 3x daily.
Jacksonville, Florida (JAX): Up to 3x daily.
Nashville, Tennessee (BNA): Up to 3x daily.
New Orleans (MSY): Up to 2x daily.
Orlando, Florida (MCO): Up to 5x daily.
Tampa, Florida (TPA): Up to 3x daily.
Savannah, Georgia (SAV): Up to 2x daily.

American has also added new LGA routes to Houston (IAH); Kansas City, Missouri (MCI); Oklahoma City (OKC); and Omaha, Nebraska (OMA). The airline has also added more seats to routes to St. Louis (STL), RDU and BNA. Bolstered by the NEA, American has strengthened its offering at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with better frequencies to hub airports.

As part of the LaGuardia redevelopment project, American is completing its move of operations to the new Terminal B, Western Concourse starting today. The airline will no longer operate out of the old Central Terminal Building, which has been home to American’s operation since the 1960s. Additionally, JetBlue will be fully operating out of LaGuardia’s Terminal B when completed in summer 2022, providing easy connections for customers traveling on the Northeast Alliance. The LaGuardia Terminal B redevelopment includes a new 1.3-million-square-foot terminal with 35 gates, an array of New York City-inspired shops and dining options, permanent pieces of art by leading artists, and a one-of-a-kind water feature.

Beginning in June, customers in Boston will enjoy greater connectivity with six new U.S. domestic routes and two new options to Canada. With these new routes, the NEA will serve 46 of the top 50 U.S. domestic mainland markets from Boston. Tickets will be available for sale starting Dec. 20.

In Boston, American today announced new nonstop service operated on Embraer E175 aircraft between Boston and:

Halifax, Nova Scotia (YHZ): 1x weekly.
Louisville, Kentucky (SDF): Up to daily.
Memphis, Tennessee (MEM): Up to daily.
Pensacola, Florida (PNS): 1x weekly.
Traverse City, Michigan (TVC): 1x weekly.

These new routes follow recently announced American routes from BOS to Columbus, Ohio (CMH); Cincinnati (CVG); Indianapolis (IND); Wilmington, North Carolina (ILM); STL; and Toronto (YYZ).

Along with JetBlue’s introduction of new service to Vancouver and Asheville, the airline will add even more flying between BOS and Reagan National Airport (DCA) with up to 16 daily departures. Additionally, service at Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) will return in summer 2022 with up to five daily flights between BWI and BOS starting June 9.

In summer 2022, the NEA will offer more than 200 daily departures at BOS, with JetBlue operating more than 150, to more nonstop destinations than any other carrier.

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