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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.

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.

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British Airways to restart Sydney-London services

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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.

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

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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

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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.’

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

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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

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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.

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.”

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Virgin Atlantic returns to full strength in United States

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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. 

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.”

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Gulf Air adds new European summer holiday destinations

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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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

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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.

“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.”

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Air Canada confirms significant network additions

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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.

“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.

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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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Brussels Airlines Forms Exciting Partnership with airBaltic for Summer 2025

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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.

SAS flights summer program

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!

British Airways flight Newark London

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.

 

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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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