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Direct flights Copenhagen to New York – new route by SAS starting February 9

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

Direct flights Copenhagen to New York

November 25, 2022 – On February 9, SAS will launch its new route between Copenhagen Airport and John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York. The new route enables SAS customers to travel easily from both the West and East side of New York as SAS continues to offer departures from Scandinavia to Newark.

Direct flights Copenhagen to New York

Through the launch of its new route to JFK in New York, SAS will offer its customers frequent departures to this convenient and efficient airport with easy access to and from New York as well as many connecting flights to choose from.

JFK service begins with five weekly flights from Copenhagen, ramping up with daily flights for the summer schedule. SAS will be operating into terminal 7 at JFK.

“We are very pleased to launch our new route to JFK. SAS offers a solid product to Newark Airport from Scandinavia, and we believe that this addition to JFK from Copenhagen will strengthen the New York offer to our customers. The US is a strategic market for SAS, and we will continue to develop new routes and destinations whenever the right opportunity presents itself,” says Erik Westman, EVP & CCO, Network and Revenue management.

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Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 December

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

Emirates to operate double daily direct flights to Colombo from 1 December

November 25, 2022 –

Emirates has announced plans to add an additional daily direct flight between Dubai and Colombo, starting from 1 December 2022, to cater to the seasonal increase in the demand for travel.

direct flights to Colombo

The additional service, operating as EK648/EK649, will increase the number of daily flights between the two cities to three, including two direct flights and one operating via the Maldivian capital, Male.

Emirates’ second daily flight will operate direct between Dubai and Colombo, except during 16 to 30 December, when the service from Dubai to Colombo will stop over in Male.

From 1 to 15 December and from 31 December to 26 March, EK648 will depart Dubai at 16:10hrs daily and arrive in Colombo at 21:55hrs, all times local. Flight EK648 will be routed via Male from 16th to 30th December, and will during that period, depart Dubai at 10.30hrs and arrive in Male at 14.45hrs. It will then depart from Male at 17.15hrs and arrive in Colombo at 19.15hrs.

Throughout the period from 1 December to 26 March, flight EK649 is scheduled to depart Colombo at 02:55hrs and arrive in Dubai at 05:55hrs.

Emirates operates its modern Boeing 777-300ER aircraft in a three-class configuration on flights to Colombo, offering private suites in First Class, lie flat seats in Business Class and spacious seats in Economy Class. Travellers to and from Sri Lanka benefit from Emirates’ award-winning service and industry-leading products in the air and on the ground across all classes, with regionally-inspired dishes and complimentary beverages and the airline’s ice inflight entertainment system which offers up to 5,000 channels of on-demand entertainment in over 40 languages, including movies, TV shows, and an extensive musical library along with games, audio books and podcasts.

Emirates launched operations to Sri Lanka in 1986 and celebrated 36 years of operations to Colombo earlier this year. The airline signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau in 2022, reaffirming its commitment to Sri Lanka and outlining mutually beneficial initiatives that will help revive the country’s trade and tourism industry.

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Direct flights Sao Paulo to Los Angeles by LATAM and Delta 3 times per week

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

Direct flights Sao Paulo to Los Angeles

November 24, 2022 – Direct flights Sao Paulo to Los Angeles- 3 times a week

LATAM will be the only airline operating a nonstop flight between Brazil and Los Angeles, where customers will have connections to the Delta hub’s most popular destinations on the West Coast of the United States, including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle.

LATAM will be the only airline operating a nonstop flight between Brazil and Los Angeles, where customers will have connections to the Delta hub’s most popular destinations on the West Coast of the United States, including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle.
Delta recently announced an increase in frequencies between North and South America, with weekly seats growing 130% in Chile and over 170% in Brazil this winter as ATL-SCL and JFK-GRU are increased to daily service and as Delta seasonally returns to Rio de Janeiro and adds a second daily trip in ATLGRU.
In total, the JV frequency adjustments add more than 23,000 weekly seats to connect North and South America like never before.

Direct flights Sao Paulo to Los Angeles

LATAM Airlines Group and Delta Air Lines made the first operational announcements after receiving the approval of their Joint Venture agreement in September. Among the initiatives, LATAM announced the launch of new service of direct flights Sao Paulo to Los Angeles beginning July 1, 2023, adding a popular destination not currently served from Los Angeles. Additionally, this new route offers customers access to the largest U.S.-South America corporate and overall market from LAX, where Delta is the largest global carrier.

The flight will have an initial frequency of three times per week on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, with capacity for 410 passengers (38 in the Premium Business cabin, 50 in Economy+ and 322 in Economy).

It will depart from São Paulo (Guarulhos) Airport at 11:05 p.m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, arriving in Los Angeles at 7 a.m. the next day. From Los Angeles, flights will depart at 1 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, and will arrive in São Paulo (Guarulhos) at 5:20 a.m. the following day.

Passengers will be able to connect from LATAM’s hub in São Paulo to destinations in LATAM’s South American network, in addition to connections to the different destinations served by the group. Meanwhile, customers flying to Los Angeles will be able to quickly connect to several popular Delta West Coast destinations, including San Francisco, Las Vegas and Seattle.

The new service of direct flights Sao Paulo to Los Angelesis available for booking now through delta.com or latam.com.

Delta Air Lines and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) have completed another major phase of the Delta Sky Way at LAX: the brand-new T3 facility, featuring nine new gates* and spacious seating areas, will open to customers on Oct. 5.

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Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership

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

Emirates and flydubai celebrate five years of partnership

November 23, 2022 –

This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe. They’ve certainly delivered on their promise. The carriers’ joint route network has significantly expanded, enabling more than 11 million customers to connect on over 250,000 flights and benefit from seamless travel since the partnership launched in 2017.

Emirates and flydubai

The innovative partnership goes beyond the standard codesharing model and today includes integrated network collaboration, schedule optimisation, seamless connectivity at Dubai International airport (DXB) between Terminals 2 and 3, baggage transfers on a single itinerary, as well as reciprocal loyalty benefits under the joint loyalty programme, Emirates Skywards.

Here’s five key highlights of Emirates and flydubai’s partnership and the benefits it offers to customers:

Joint network offers unrivalled choice: Today, customers have access to 215 destinations across 98 countries, with over 250 codeshare flights to choose from on an average day. Emirates customers can book flights to over 80 unique flydubai destinations and flydubai customers can choose from over 99 Emirates destinations. Popular customer favourites, whether travelling for business or leisure include: Kathmandu, Kuwait, the Maldives, Tel Aviv, and Zanzibar.

Joint loyalty programme maximising customer rewards: More than 8.5 million members have been able to enjoy joint Emirates and flydubai frequent flyer programme benefits, earning 150 billion Skywards Miles in the last five years through the partnership.

Seamless connectivity at DXB: Customers enjoy seamless check-in, efficient baggage transfers, passenger access to Emirates’ lounges at Terminal 3 and the flydubai lounge at Terminal 2, reduced connection times as both airlines expand their flight schedules, and convenient connections to 33 flydubai destinations operated from Emirates Terminal 3 in DXB.

Continued network growth: New travel opportunities are being created for the 270,000 passengers who connect between both airlines each month as Emirates and flydubai continue to add more flights to their schedules. This offers customers more flexibility with multiple daily flight departures to destinations like Bahrain, Kuwait, Karachi, the Maldives, key cities in Saudi Arabia and Tel Aviv. Both airlines also continue to expand their networks, with Emirates recently reinstating flights to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires. In 2022, flydubai’s network has grown bigger than ever, launching flights to Al Ula, Namangan, Osh, Pisa and Samarkand, to name a few. flydubai has also announced services to Gan in the Maldives, Cagliari and Milan-Bergamo in Italy, Corfu in Greece and Krabi and Pattaya in Thailand from 2023 as well as the resumption of flights to Abha, Ha’il, Hofuf and Tabuk in Saudi Arabia.

Continued investment in enhancing the customer experience: Emirates will retrofit 120 aircraft with Premium Economy seats starting this month as part of a $2 billion investment which also includes elevated dining options and more sustainable choices. flydubai has debuted a new Business Class recliner seat offering customers more comfort on its short and medium haul flights. flydubai has grown its fleet to 70 Boeing 737 aircraft and will retrofit a number of its existing aircraft, as well as equip its future aircraft, with its new Business Class seats.

Source: traveldailymedia

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Air Arabia Sharjah to Namangan in Uzbekistan – new flights

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 22, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Air Arabia Sharjah to Namangan new flights

November 22, 2022 – Air Arabia Sharjah to Namangan flights

Air Arabia launches new direct flights to Namangan in Uzbekistan

Air Arabia, the Middle East and North Africa’s first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) operator, has announced the launch of a new route from Sharjah to Namangan in Uzbekistan.

Air Arabia Sharjah to Namangan

The new direct flights will connect Sharjah International Airport with Namangan Airport with three weekly flights starting from November 27, 2022.

Schedule

Air Arabia Sharjah to Namangan, effective November 27, 2022 (all times local):

Flight	Departure	Time	Arrival	Time	Aircraft	Frequency
G9 784	Sharjah	22:00	Namangan	02:25	Airbus 320	Thu/Sat/Sun
G9 785	Namangan	03:45	Sharjah	06:45	Airbus 320	Mon/Fri/Sun

Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia said: “We are glad to further expand our reach to the central Asian market with the new addition of Namangan to our growing network from Sharjah. This new service reaffirms our commitment to continuously providing our customers with value-driven air travel while contributing to the development of both trade and tourism sectors between the UAE and Uzbekistan”.

Air Arabia Sharjah to Namangan: The new service marks the carrier’s second destination in Uzbekistan, alongside the capital Tashkent. Customers can now book their direct flights between Sharjah and Namangan by visiting Air Arabia’s website, calling the call center or through travel agencies.

Air Arabia operates a fleet of Airbus A320 and A321 neo-LR aircraft, the most modern and best-selling single aisle aircraft in the world. The cabin configuration across Air Arabia’s fleet provides added comfort with one of the most generous seat-pitch of any economy cabin. In addition to ‘SkyTime’, the free in-flight streaming service that will allows passengers to stream a wide selection of entertainment directly to their devices.

Customers can also enjoy a wide variety of delicacies between snacks, meals, and sandwiches from the on-board “SkyCafe” menu at affordable prices. Before flights, eligible travelers can also benefit from the City Check-in service where they can drop off their bags and collect their boarding passes at the Air Arabia Sales Shops spread across the UAE.

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WIZZ air Romania to Israel in January 2023 – fastest growing airline announces new expansion

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 21, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

WIZZ air Romania to Israel

November 21, 2022 – WIZZ air Romania to Israel in January 2023 with two weekly flights

THE AIRLINE WILL OPEN ITS SUCEAVA BASE IN DECEMBER AND WILL HIRE MORE FLIGHT ATTENDENTS IN THE AREA

Wizz Air, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally1, announces today it will operate a new route from Romania to Israel, starting January 2023. Flights will now be available from Suceava to “Ben Gurion” International Airport in Tel Aviv. Seats for the new services are already on sale on wizzair.com and through the mobile app from as low as 29.99 EUR / 149 RON*.

WIZZ air Romania to Israel

This new route is the first one operated by Wizz Air from Suceava to the Middle East, adding up to the 12 existing routes in Europe.

Starting January 9th, 2023, the airline will offer two weekly flights from Suceava to Tel Aviv, on Mondays and Fridays.

This WIZZ air Romania to Israel route expansion comes less than a month before Wizz Air will open its new base at Suceava “Ștefan cel Mare” International Airport and before it will deliver two new aircraft that will support operations on five already announced routes to Paris-Beauvais (France), Brussels-Charleroi (Belgium), Venice-Treviso (Italy), Larnaca (Cyprus) and Eindhoven (Netherlands), as well as frequency increases on three routes, to Bologna, Milan-Bergamo and Rome Fiumicino.

Wizz Air continues to expand its operations throughout the network, as it remains devoted to regional airports, adding more aircraft to the network and recruiting more flight attendants.

Thus, only in November and December 2022, the airline will host three recruitment events in Suceava for aspiring flight attendants who wish to work in one of the strongest and most stable airlines. The Suceava recruitment events will take place on November 18th, December 2nd and 14th. In Romania, Wizz Air has hired over 300 flight attendants this year alone, planning to welcome another 200 during the next year.

Flight attendants at WIZZ can expect a competitive salary, paid industry-specific training, uniforms, unlimited discounted employee tickets, several free tickets and discounts for friends and family, as well as a monthly roster schedule.

Daria Sergeeva, Corporate Communications Manager at Wizz Air, said:“We are excited to announce yet another route from our soon-to-be new base in Suceava. With the latest route expansion from the city, frequency increases and two aircraft allocated, Wizz Air is committed to supporting Romania’s regional airports and the local job market.

By the end of this year, we will host three recruitment events in Suceava alone. We are looking forward to welcoming more passengers on the newest route departing from Suceava to Tel Aviv!”

WIZZ air Romania to Israel

ROUTE	DAYS	STARTING FROM	FARES FROM*
Suceava – Tel Aviv	Monday and Friday	January 9th, 2023	29.99 EUR / 149 RON

*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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Air Serbia to Chicago – flights will be launched in 2023

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

Air Serbia to Chicago

November 18, 2022 – Air Serbia to Chicago flights to commence in 2023 – find out the date!

Air Serbia will launch direct flights between Belgrade and Chicago (O’Hare International Airport – ORD) starting on 17 May 2023, thus continuing to expand its operations in the United States market. After a pause of more than 30 years, the Serbian national airline is again starting a service to the famous Windy City. Until 11 June, flights will be operated twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while as of 12 June, Belgrade-Chicago flights will be operated three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Flights will last approximately 11 hours and will be operated by Airbus A330 aircraft from Air Serbia’s long-haul fleet. Tickets are already available for purchase at the starting price of 640 euros for a round trip, with all taxes included.

Air Serbia to Chicago – return after three decades

“After more than three decades, the JU 506/507 flight will mark the return of the national airline to Chicago. This is an extremely important city and we are certain that direct flights between Belgrade and Chicago will mean a lot not just to the Serbian diaspora, but also to the wider Balkans region. By introducing flights between those two cities, the region will be better connected to Chicago, and passengers will have more choices. With the good connections that Air Serbia offers we expect great interest for these direct flights, for those who want to continue their travel to other destinations,” said George Petković, Vice President Americas, Air Serbia.

By re-opening the route, Air Serbia to Chicago, will, via Belgrade, provide good connections between Chicago and other cities in its network, such as Athens, Vienna, Berlin, Bologna, Bucharest, Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Larnaca, Ljubljana, Prague, Pula, Podgorica, Rome, Sarajevo, Skopje, Sofia, Tivat, Venice, Zagreb, and many others. On the other hand, thanks to its interline partnership with JetBlue and American Airlines, Air Serbia will be able to offer better connections to passengers who will continue their travels toward other locations in North America from Chicago and New York.

With almost 2.8 million citizens, Chicago is the most populous city in the state of Illinois and the third biggest city in the U.S., after New York and Los Angeles. It is located on Lake Michigan, and is a part of both the Midwest and the Great Lakes areas. The city itself is considered an important hub for finance, culture, commerce, industry, education, technology, communication and transportation. Chicago is famous for its unique artistic sculptures and installations.

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is one of the six highest-traffic airports in the world, and in 2019, its services were used by over 90 million passengers, who had access to 236 destinations.

Flight schedule Air Serbia to Chicago

Flt Desg	Eff Date	Freq	Dept Arp	Dept Time	Arvl Arp	Arrv Time	Block Time
JU 0506	17-May-23	Wednesday	Belgrade (BEG)	06:50	Chicago (ORD)	10:50	11:00
JU 0506	20-May-23	Saturday	Belgrade (BEG)	17:20	Chicago (ORD)	21:20	11:00
JU 0506	12-Jun-23	Monday	Belgrade (BEG)	12:50	Chicago (ORD)	16:50	11:00
JU 0507	17-May-23	Wednesday	Chicago (ORD)	12:40	Belgrade (BEG)	05:30	09:50
JU 0507	20-May-23	Saturday	Chicago (ORD)	23:10	Belgrade (BEG)	16:00	09:50
JU 0507	12-Jun-23	Monday	Chicago (ORD)	18:40	Belgrade (BEG)	11:30	09:50

^*All times are local

You can find more information about the activities of the Serbian national airline on the Air Serbia Media Centre web page.

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British Airways announces new direct US flight from London to Cincinnati

Written by Leandro Agostini on November 17, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

British Airways announces new direct US flight from London to Cincinnati

November 17, 2022 –

British Airways has announced a new direct route from London Heathrow to the Cincinnati region, starting from Summer 2023.

Cincinnati will become the 27th US destination served directly from London by British Airways, which offers 300 transatlantic flights per week, the most of any UK carrier.

British Airways

Starting on 5 June 2023, this will be the only direct flight between the UK and all of Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana, creating incredible new opportunities for tourism and business across both sides of the pond. The flight will operate five times per week in the summer season and four in the winter.

Resting along the banks of the Ohio River, the Cincinnati region spans portions of three states – Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana – offering access to a wide range of US destinations on offer for work and fun.

Affectionately nicknamed Cincy or the Queen City, the area is home to world-class museums, more than 50 breweries, the USA’s largest Oktoberfest, three major sports teams spanning American football, basketball and football, and the Krohn Conservatory, an Art Deco greenhouse featuring 3,500 plant species from all over the world.

It’s renowned for its Cincinnati Chili, handmade ice cream and beer, whilst acting as a gateway to Northern Kentucky and the famed Bourbon Trail, a playground for bourbon-lovers. In addition, Kentucky is also synonymous with gorgeous rolling hills and bluegrass music.

Neil Chernoff, Director of Networks and Alliances at British Airways, said: “This is the first time we’ve flown this route, and we can’t wait to connect two cities which both have so much to offer. Not only will this open up these destinations to customers on each side of the Atlantic, but it will also improve connectivity between the Cincinnati region, Europe and beyond, with opportunities to connect to our wider network via London.”

Candace McGraw, chief executive officer of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) said: “British Airways’ nonstop service from CVG to London-Heathrow is an all-around win for the Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana region. The economic impact of this transatlantic flight is exponential for business travel, economic development, and tourism between the UK and our area of the United States. We look forward to a strong partnership with our new friends across the pond for many years to come.”

Elsewhere in the US, British Airways has recently announced additional flights to Portland, Oregon which will become daily for Summer 2023, and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, which will increase to six flights per week. The airline is also adding an eighth daily flight to New York’s JFK airport in Summer 2023, and preparing to move into the airport’s Terminal 8, where it will co-locate with joint business partner American Airlines after a substantial redevelopment.

Through the Atlantic Joint Business (AJB) this new route will offer customers even more exciting travel connection at competitive prices – on one ticket. The AJB brings together the flight network of Aer Lingus, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia and LEVEL operating in Europe and Israel, and American Airlines in the USA.

Customers travelling to Cincinnati will travel in comfort on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with a choice of three cabins – World Traveller (economy), World Traveller Plus (premium economy) and Club World (business).

Source: breakingtravelnews

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Norse Atlantic summer schedule 2023

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 14, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Norse Atlantic summer schedule 2023

November 14, 2022 – Norse Atlantic summer schedule 2023

From today customers can book on Norse Atlantic to travel in summer 2023 as the first stage of flights are released for sale. Popular routes between Europe and New York, Fort Lauderdale and Los Angeles are now available through to October 2023.

Norse Atlantic summer schedule 2023

Further new routes and destinations for the summer will be announced in December and early 2023 providing customers with greater choice at an affordable price.

The Norse Atlantic summer schedule 2023, which operates between March and October 2023, includes:

From OSLO

Oslo to New York JFK, three times a week, from NOK 2299 one way in economy including taxes.
Oslo to Fort Lauderdale, twice a week, from NOK 2499 one way in economy including taxes.
Oslo to Los Angeles, twice a week, from NOK 2999 one way in economy including taxes.
Oslo to London Gatwick, daily, from NOK 359 one way in economy including taxes.

From London Gatwick:

London to New York, daily, from £333 return in economy including taxes.
London to Oslo, daily, from £79

From Berlin:

Berlin to New York JFK, four times a week, from €220 one way in economy including taxes.

“Customers are now able to plan ahead and book their summer travels to our popular destinations with the initial launch of our summer route network. Whether travelling for work or leisure our direct flights offer exceptional value in both our Premium and Economy cabins. In the coming months we will be announcing other new and exciting destinations for the summer 2023 network and we look forward to sharing those details very soon,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO Norse Atlantic Airways.

Norse Atlantic exclusively operates state of the art Boeing 787 Dreamliners offering a two-cabin configuration, Premium and Economy. Passengers can choose from a simple range of fares, Light, Classic and Plus, that reflect the way that they want to travel, and which options are important to them. Light fares represent Norse’s value option while Plus fares include the maximum baggage allowance, two meal services an enhanced airport and onboard experience and increased ticket flexibility.

To book and for more information please visit www.flynorse.com

Philip Allport
Senior Vice President Communications
media@flynorse.com

Norse Atlantic Airways is a new airline that offers affordable fares on long-haul flights, primarily between Europe and the United States. The company was founded by CEO and major shareholder Bjørn Tore Larsen in March 2021. Norse has a fleet of 15 modern, fuel-efficient and more environmentally friendly Boeing 787 Dreamliners that will serve destinations including New York, Los Angeles, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Oslo, London, Berlin and Paris. The company’s first flight took off from Oslo to New York on June 14, 2022.

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Delta flights Atlanta to Brazil start on December 17th – second seasonal flight

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

Delta flights Atlanta to Brazil

November 7, 2022 – Delta flights Atlanta to Brazil – second season flight starts on December 17.

New second seasonal daily service between Atlanta and São Paulo and resumption of Atlanta-Rio de Janeiro route will begin Dec. 17.
Route between New York JFK and São Paulo will increase to daily service beginning Oct. 29.

Delta Air Lines is growing its network in Brazil as demand for travel continues to increase, connecting more of the United States to South America’s largest market, along with providing its award-winning customer service. A seasonal second daily flight between Delta’s Atlanta hub and Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) will begin on Dec. 17, just in time for the busy holiday season. The route will operate on the Airbus A330 aircraft featuring four product experiences – Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Delta’s popular seasonal route between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport (GIG) will resume on Dec. 17 with Boeing 767-300 aircraft featuring Delta One, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Delta’s three weekly flights between its New York JFK hub and São Paulo will increase to daily service beginning Oct. 29 with the Airbus A330-300 aircraft featuring Delta One, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. Flights are available for booking on delta.com.

Delta flights Atlanta to Brazil

“As families, friends and business travelers yearn to reconnect, Delta is excited to increase its service between the U.S. and Brazil and help travelers get to the places they want to go with our award-winning service,” said Danillo Barbizan, Delta Air Lines Sales Manager for Brazil. “We’re also pleased to introduce our Delta Premium Select on some of our routes in Brazil, which has more spacious seats, an upgraded amenity kit, noise-canceling headsets, and other amenities to help travelers arrive at their destination well rested and refreshed.”

Delta flights Atlanta to Brazil: With the expanded service, Delta will offer 28 weekly flights between the U.S. and Brazil, providing customers with convenient connection opportunities to points worldwide through Delta’s Atlanta and New York JFK hubs.

SCHEDULE OF DAILY SERVICE BETWEEN ATLANTA AND SÃO PAULO, INCLUDING NEW SECOND SEASONAL FLIGHT*

Flight	Departure	Arrival
DL 0269*	Atlanta at 9:50 p.m.	São Paulo at 9:30 a.m. +1
DL 0270*	São Paulo at 9:55 a.m.	Atlanta at 5:50 p.m.
DL 0105	Atlanta at 7:05 p.m.	São Paulo at 5:40 a.m. +1
DL 0104	São Paulo at 10:50 p.m.	Atlanta at 7:35 a.m. +1

*Second seasonal flight begins to operate Dec. 17. Schedules subject to change.

Schedule of Service between New York JFK and São Paulo*

Flight	Departure	Arrival
DL 0227	New York at 9:29 p.m.	São Paulo at 9:40 a.m.+1
DL 0226	São Paulo at 9:15 p.m.	New York at 5:20 a.m.+1

Delta flights Atlanta to Brazil:

*Service operates daily beginning Oct. 29. Schedules subject to change.

Schedule of Seasonal Service between Atlanta and Rio de Janeiro*

Flight	Departure	Arrival
DL 061	Atlanta at 7:25 p.m.	Rio de Janeiro at 7:00 a.m. +1
DL 060	Rio de Janeiro at 9:00 a.m.	Atlanta at 5:00 p.m.

*Seasonal service resumes Dec. 17. Schedules subject to change.

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Delta daily flights from Atlanta to Chile and Argentina – great new flights starting October 29

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

Delta daily flights from Atlanta to Chile and Argentina

November 4, 2022 – Delta daily flights from Atlanta to Chile and Argentina just started

Delta Air Lines is making it easier to connect between North and South America by increasing services to two important cities. The airline has increased nonstop flights from its Atlanta hub to Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from five-times-weekly to daily service as of Oct. 26. Additionally, Delta’s three-times-weekly service from Atlanta to Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport in Santiago, Chile, as of Oct. 29 operates daily. With this new schedule, Delta is offering more than 2,300 seats weekly between Atlanta and Santiago and more than 1,600 between Atlanta and Buenos Aires.

Delta daily flights from Atlanta to Chile and Argentina

“The increase to daily flights from Atlanta to Argentina and Chile makes it easier for friends and family to reunite for the upcoming holiday festivities and for leisure and business travelers to discover all that these two important cities in South America have to offer,” said Rodrigo Bértola, Delta Director of Sales for South America. “And thanks to our partnership with LATAM Airlines, our customers will have more access to award-winning customer service and more connection opportunities between the U.S. and South America. We look forward to introducing more South American travelers to the Delta Difference.”

Delta’s flights to and from Argentina operate with 238-seat Boeing 767-400(ER)* aircraft, featuring Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin service. To Chile, the route operates with Airbus A350-900* aircraft with capacity for 339 passengers, featuring Delta One, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin.

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Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

Written by Leandro Agostini on November 2, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Air New Zealand Service To New York Avoids Stopover

November 02, 2022 –

Passengers from New York to Auckland on Air New Zealand were informed of a stopover; however, the airline has since confirmed that the trip would go as planned and will fly the entire distance without stopping.

When Air New Zealand first announced that NZ1 would stop in Nadi, Fiji, it was because of high headwinds.

Air New Zealand Service To New York

This is not the first time the new service, the world’s fourth-longest, has encountered issues with its nonstop promise, with a prior flight requiring 15 passengers to disembark to save weight. Another removed luggage and rebooked it on another flight.

Critics have argued that the 787-9’s range isn’t sufficient for a 16- or 17-hour flight if the plane has to make a little detour due to unforeseen circumstances.

The A350-1000s that Qantas plans to deploy for its Project Sunrise flights to New York and London have a range of nearly 18,000 km, but the 787-9s’ maximum range is only 14,010 km.

Because of the “combination of high headwinds created by jet streams and turbulence across the USA,” Air New Zealand’s chief operating officer Alex Marren confirmed that the planned route would include the fuel stopover.

“Our number one goal is to get our guests to their destinations safely,” Marren said. NZ1 will arrive in Auckland five hours later than scheduled because of a brief stop in Nadi to refuel and change over the crew.

The flight, which the company had previously referred to as a “gas and go,” would have been the first to require a stop since it began service in September if the layover had gone as planned.

Even though Air New Zealand launched the service with much enthusiasm and gave the 17-hour flight from New York to Auckland the prestigious ‘NZ1′ flight number and the 16-hour flight back from Auckland to New York the NZ2 flight number, the airline has had some embarrassing issues.

Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran called New York City “one of the world’s greatest cities,” adding that the company was “glad to add the Big Apple” to its list of 29 international destinations.

Expanding our East Coast service is wonderful news for our North American customers since it opens up a world of possibilities that includes New Zealand, the Pacific, and Australia.

A total of seven U.S. and Canadian cities are accessible, with Chicago starting yesterday and joining Honolulu, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver, and New York.

Qantas will launch a new service between Australia and New York City via Auckland, utilising the same 787-9s on14 June next year.

The Flying Kangaroo, on the other hand, cited a previous promise that the planes it had on order would be built “with greater room and fewer seats than most of our competitors.” The cabins aboard the Dreamliner are described as being “ideally adapted to longer international flights.”

Qantas’ 15-hour flight from Perth to Rome was made on the same plane.

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Ryanair winter schedule 2022 – biggest ever!

Written by Traveltalksteam on October 28, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Ryanair winter schedule 2022

October 28, 2022 – Ryanair winter schedule 2022

Ryanair, UK’s no.1 airline for low fares and reliability, today (26^th October) announced its biggest ever Winter schedule from Scotland, operating 68 routes (4 new) to exciting destinations such as Grenoble, London, Santiago, and Verona.

Ryanair’s record-breaking ScottishWinter ‘22 schedule will deliver:

12 based aircraft – $1.2bn investment
Over 2 million seats
68 routes, including 4 new routes from Edinburgh to Grenoble, London, Santiago and Verona
Over 500 flights per week
Supporting over 1,900 jobs (incl. over 350 direct jobs)

Ryanair winter schedule 2022

Ryanair’s largest Winter schedule in Scotland yet will connect Scotland with over 20 different countries across Europe, bolstering inbound tourism, local jobs and the local economy. These new connections will allow visitors from the likes of Spain, Poland and Germany the opportunity to experience the charm and beauty of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen whilst giving Scots the chance to explore other vibrant European cities and Winter sun destinations.

To celebrate this new Winter schedule in Scotland, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from just £24.99 for travel from 1^st November ‘22 until end of March ‘23 which must be booked by midnight Friday, 28^th of October on www.ryanair.com.

Ryanair’s Dara Brady said:

“As Europe’s most reliable airline, Ryanair is delighted to announce our record-breaking Winter ‘22 schedule from Scotland, offering over 500 weekly flights to 68 exciting destinations, including 4 new routes to Grenoble, London, Santiago and Verona.

Ryanair winter schedule 2022: Ryanair’s Scottish route network is growing through continuous investment as we continue to be the most reliable airline in Scotland (and Europe) for our customers all year-round. We are pleased to support the recovery of the local economy and the Scottish tourism industry, supporting over 1,900 jobs annually. However, the UK Govt must scrap the APD tax in full and incentivise airlines, like Ryanair, to grow in the UK and stimulate real recovery.

To allow our customers and visitors to/from Scotland to book their Winter getaway at the lowest fares, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from just £24.99 for travel from 1^st November ‘22 until end of March ‘23, which must be booked by midnight 28^th of October on www.ryanair.”

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Oman Air – launches four weekly flights to Phuket

Written by Leandro Agostini on October 27, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Airline.

Oman Air launches four weekly flights to Phuket

October 28, 2022 –

Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, will offer four flights a week between Muscat and Phuket, one of Thailand’s most popular resort islands, starting 15 November 2022. The flights will operate on (Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday).

Oman Air

The Tuesday flight from Muscat will depart at 09:40 and arrive in Phuket at 18:50. The Thursday flight from Muscat will depart at 22:50 and arrive in Phuket on Sunday at 08:00. The first flight on Saturday will depart Muscat at 09:40 and arrive in Phuket at 18:50, while the second flight will depart at 22:50 and arrive on Sunday at 08:00. Economy Class tickets start at OMR 299 and Business Class tickets start at OMR 650, inclusive of taxes.

Guests travelling to Muscat and Phuket should ensure they are aware of official requirements to enter or transit through the country.

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Emirates Airlines celebrates 20 years of flying to Mauritius

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

Emirates Airlines celebrates 20 years of flying to Mauritius

October 25, 2022 –

Emirates reaffirmed its commitment to Mauritius in celebrating its 20 years of scheduled service. Emirates has reaffirmed the airline’s commitment to Mauritius at a dinner reception held on the occasion of its 20-year anniversary of operations in the island nation. The event took place at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in the presence of the Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius, and Tim Clark, President of Emirates.

Emirates Airlines

On the achievement, Tim Clark said, ”We are proud to support Mauritius’ economy and tourism agenda, by helping to bring visitors from all continents to the island, and with the pandemic crisis behind us, I believe the future is bright for Mauritius and Emirates”

The airline started operations in Mauritius in September 2002 with three weekly flights, which has steadily increased and now operates twice daily with a mix of the Airbus A380. Flights operate directly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Mauritius Sir Seewoosagur Ramgoolam International Airport (MRU).

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Air Belgium connects to 39 African destinations – strong expansion

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

Air Belgium connects to 39 African destinations

October 25, 2022 – Air Belgium connects to 39 African destinations

With the launch of its new routes between Brussels Airport, Johannesburg and Cape Town, Air Belgium offers business and leisure travellers
direct flights to South Africa and thirty-eight destinations in Southern Africa.

Air Belgium connects to 39 African destinations

Air Belgium is reintroducing direct flight connections between Belgium and South Africa. From 14 September, travellers will take off from Brussels Airport every Wednesday and Sunday at 19h45 time at the stations).

“This is an exciting and important chapter for Air Belgium,” says Niky Terzakis, CEO.South Africa is one of the most important economic market for Belgium.

The reopening of these air connections, which have been suspended for more than thirty years, is eagerly anticipated. About two hundred Belgian companies, large and small, are established or have branches in South Africa.

Air Belgium connects to 39 African destinations:

Flights between the two countries are therefore essential for these businesses. They support trade and, more generally, economic development.Belgium is South Africa’s sixth most important trade partner. On average, approximately 60,000 passengers depart from Belgium each year, despite the lack of a direct flight.

This number should easily reach 80,000 by 2024. The new Air Belgium routes will fill this gap. It should also be noted that many compatriots live and work in South Africa.

Air Belgium connects to 39 African destinations: This launch also marks the beginning of a major partnership between Air Belgium and South Africa’s largest airline, Airlink. Air Belgium will not only offer tickets to Johannesburg and Cape Town, but also up to thirty-eight destinations on the African continent via Airlink’s extensive network. Sixteen domestic destinations in South Africa and twenty-two destinations to eleven other countries on the continent.

This agreement allows Air Belgium to offer the most direct and fastest connections from Brussels Airport withcorrect fares and a lower CO2 emission rate.“For Brussels Airport, the launch of Air Belgium’s South Africa route marks an important milestone as we are expanding our destinations network with Johannesburg and Cape Town, explains Arnaud Feist, CEO of Brussels Airport.After no less than 20 years, we are particularly proud that this route is opening again. This confirms that Brussels Airport is the right fit for Air Belgium’s long-haul services. We both have a diversified customer base including Belgian and foreign residents, as well as transfer passengers.

We also share a passion for outstanding passenger experience and tailor-made services. This new destination will be operated Airbus A330-900neo aircraft, that combine environmental and economic performance with excellent comfort. This aircraft fits in perfectly with our commitment to develop a sustainable future for aviation”.

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Aer Lingus resume direct flights to Miami, Florida

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

Aer Lingus resume direct flights to Miami, Florida 2022

October 24, 2022 –

Aer Lingus is gearing up to restart direct flights to Miami, Florida from Friday, 21 October, for the first time in two and a half years
The route will operate three times weekly*, as part of the airline’s winter schedule. UK customers can make use of the Miami service by connecting via Dublin from eight UK airports, including; London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, and Leeds Bradford.

Aer Lingus – direct flights to Miami

Customers flying to Miami with Aer Lingus via its Dublin hub can experience the benefit of US Immigration Pre-clearance before they depart, which allows them to arrive into the US like a domestic passenger, avoiding any lengthy immigration queues.

Renowned for its beautiful beaches, art deco architecture and Cuban-inspired cuisine, Miami is just a flight away with Aer Lingus. Whether it’s soaking up the sun on South Beach, discovering Miami’s vibrant Cuban culture in Little Havana, or admiring the colourful architecture lining the iconic Ocean Drive, it’s an ideal winter destination with guaranteed sunshine. Reinforcing Dublin as the natural European transatlantic gateway, Aer Lingus will offer connections from key UK and European airports to Miami via Dublin where travellers will experience the benefits of pre-clearing US immigration ahead of their long-haul flight.

On Aer Lingus’ inaugural service to Miami, operating Friday 21 October, almost 1 in 4 passengers will have begun their journey outside of Ireland. Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer said: “Miami Florida is an ideal destination for every type of traveller whether it be the cruise fanatics, sun seekers, party goers or the keen shoppers, there are endless possibilities. “As the only carrier to operate direct flights to Miami from Ireland, we also cater to the UK and European markets given the seamless connections we offer travellers transiting via Dublin. “Restarting our Miami service is further proof of our ambition to continue to grow our North American network.”

The recommencement of the Aer Lingus Miami service closely follows the recent announcement of Cleveland, Ohio and the return of Hartford, Connecticut, both of which will operate as part of the airline’s summer 2023 programme. Aer Lingus operates 16 direct routes between Ireland and North America including New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Washington, Seattle, and Philadelphia. Aer Lingus also operates three direct non-stop routes from Manchester, UK to New York, JFK, Orlando and Barbados. 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.

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United Airlines Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

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

United Airlines Adds Summer Service To Three New Cities in 2023

October 20, 2022 –

United Airlines announced the launch of its 2023 summer schedule, which includes new service to three cities – Malaga, Spain; Stockholm, Sweden; and Dubai, UAE – as well as six additional flights to some of Europe’s most popular destinations, including Rome, Paris, Barcelona, London, Berlin, and Shannon. Next summer, United will operate to 37 cities in Europe, Africa, India, and the Middle East, more than any other U.S. airline combined.

United Airlines

United observed unprecedented demand for travel to Europe during the summer peak, up 20% from the previous year. It is committed to expanding its network to meet continuing demand strength.

Along with new flights, United will continue to operate nine routes launched last summer, including direct flights between Newark and Nice, Denver and Munich, Boston and London Heathrow, Chicago and Zurich, and Chicago and Milan, as well as flights to four destinations not served by any other North American airline, including Amman, Jordan, Azores, Portugal, Palma de Mallorca, Spain, and Tenerife, Spain.

Malaga – Newark

With additional direct flights between New York/Newark and Malaga, United adds a sixth Spanish destination to its worldwide network. Beginning 31 May 2023, passengers will be able to experience Spain’s Mediterranean coast with three weekly flights to Malaga on a Boeing 757-200.

Newark – Dubai

United will begin daily direct flights between Newark and Dubai on a Boeing 777-200ER on 25 March 2023 as part of its historic commercial deal with Emirates. Customers may then fly on Emirates or its sister airline, flydubai, to over 100 cities, providing them with more possibilities to connect around the Middle East than ever before.

Stockholm – Newark

United will resume service to Stockholm from Newark on 27 May 2023 for the first time since 2019. In 2005, United began servicing Stockholm, which residents lovingly call “beauty on the water.” With daily flights on a Boeing 757-200, United will reconnect passengers with this culturally rich and dynamic capital city.

San Francisco – Rome

United expands its industry-leading European network from San Francisco with daily flights to Rome beginning on25 May 2023 on a Boeing 777-200ER. United is the only U.S. airline that offers direct flights to Europe from its San Francisco hub. It will offer non-stop flights to seven popular European cities next summer. United continues to fly to more Italian cities from the United States, with flights to Rome, Milan, Venice, and Naples.

Shannon – Chicago

Beginning 25 May 2023, United will offer new daily flights from Chicago to Shannon, Ireland, providing travellers with more alternatives to visit some of the country’s most picturesque places, including Limerick and Galway. United is the only U.S. carrier with direct flights to Shannon from Newark. It also has direct flights to Dublin from Chicago, Newark, and Washington Dulles. This flight will be operated using a Boeing 757-200.

Washington Dulles – Berlin, Germany

United will launch a capital-to-capital service between Washington, D.C. and Berlin on 25 May 2023. United will be the only carrier to operate non-stop flights between these two cities, with daily flights on a Boeing 767-400ER.

Chicago – Barcelona

Beginning 25 May 2023, United will expand its best-in-class European network from Chicago with new direct, daily flights to Barcelona on a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. United will fly more to 14 European destinations from Chicago next summer than any other airline.

Additional Flights to Paris and London

Next summer, United will have 23 daily flights to London Heathrow, with a second daily route between Los Angeles and London Heathrow beginning on 25 March on a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. United has more flights and business class seats to London from New York and the west coast than any other U.S. carrier. Beginning next summer, all United flights to London Heathrow will include all-aisle access Polaris and Premium Plus seats. United’s latest London expansion includes more flights from Newark, San Francisco, and Denver, as well as new flights from Boston.

United will also add a second daily flight between Washington Dulles and Paris Charles de Gaulle on 2 June, which will be operated by a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner. Year-round flights to Paris are now available from Newark, Washington Dulles, Chicago, and San Francisco.

New flights are subject to government approval.

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American Airlines to restart Sydney to Los Angeles flights from next week

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

American Airlines to restart Sydney to Los Angeles flights from next week

October 19, 2022 –

After a five-month pause, American Airlines is relaunching service between Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX), resuming a daily flight to connect citizens from Down Under to North American destinations. Departing Sydney 29 October, the route will coincide with the start of the 2022–23 winter flying season and caters to the increasing number of Australians looking to travel to Los Angeles, both as a destination and as a gateway to other parts of the United States, Europe, the Caribbean and Latin America.

Sydney to Los Angeles flights

“Over recent months, we’ve seen the demand for North American flights from Asia-Pacific growing in popularity and competition. We’re excited to return to Australia as a challenger airline, providing customers with great service, fares and experiences for a key market for American,” said Kyle Mabry, American’s Vice President of Operations and Commercial, EMEA & APAC.

American will operate its Boeing 787-9 aircraft on the SYD–LAX route, offering three cabins, including 30 Flagship® Business seats, 21 Premium Economy seats and 234 Main Cabin seats. American also offers codeshare service between SYD and LAX operated by oneworld alliance partner, Qantas.

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