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Iberia long-haul: Bets Again on long-haul market this summer – 5 additional flights per week

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

November 24, 2021 – Iberia starts long-haul again for the summer.

Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Miami, and New York get up to five additional flights per week.

The Madrid-San Francisco route will be restored, and Iberia will fly for the first time to Dallas and Washington DC.

Black Friday discounts begin today for flights to the Americas, as well as to cities in Spain and the rest of Europe.

Iberia long-haul

Iberia’s contribution to economic recovery is to encourage travel, and it is offering an exceptionally wide choice of destinations and flights for the upcoming summer season. This is in keeping with the strategy it is pursuing this winter –more frequencies on traditional routes, and new destinations like Cali in Colombia, and the tropical Maldives islands. New routes in the summer will take the Spanish airline for the first time to Dallas and to Washington DC, while it resumes service to San Francisco, and adds frequencies to many overseas destinations.

Offensive in Latin America

Latin America is a key market for Iberia, and next summer it will be facilitating connections with more flights to and from European cities:

Mexico City will get especial attention in the April October period, with five additional weekly flights, for a total of 19.

Colombia has recently lifted restrictions of flights from Spain, and starting i9 February the airline will operate two daily flights to Bogotá, more than in pre-Covid times. On 2 December of this year it will resume service to the Colombian city of Cali, which will continue throughout the winter.

An many as four extra weekly flights to Buenos Aires this summer will bring the total to 12, and in the month of August to 14, dropping to 13 in September and October.

More Flights to More US Destinations

The USA is another key market for Iberia and even before restrictions on leisure travel were lifted, the airline was designing a winter programme restoring all its pre-pandemic destinations. For the summer it will add both frequencies and cities.

Iberia will fly 14 times a week to New York this summer, four more than this winter. It will also add four weekly flights to Miami, to fly twice a day.

Flights to Chicago in the March-October period will e raised from five to seven per week, and service to Boston will be expanded from three to six weekly flights, rising to seven from August to October. Iberia will fly five times a week to Los Angeles, up from the current three, rising to six weekly in August

In April the Spanish airline will make its maiden flights to Dallas and Washington DC with four weekly flights to each, At the same time it will resume direct Madrid-San Francisco flights, with a frequency of three times per week.

San Juan de Puerto Rico is part of the North Atlantic Joint Business Agreement amongst Iberia, American Airlines, British Airways, and Finnair. From April to August, Iberia will offer five flights a week from Madrid to the Caribbean island, one more than currently.

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Bogotá, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Miami, and New York get up to five additional flights per week.

The Madrid-San Francisco route will be restored, and Iberia will fly for the first time to Dallas and Washington DC.

Black Friday discounts begin today for flights to the Americas, as well as to cities in Spain and the rest of Europe.

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Ryanair Madeira Airport – new base

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

November 24, 2021 – 2 Based Aircraft, $200m Investment, 10 New Routes, 60 New Jobs

Ryanair, Europe’s largest and greenest airline, today (23^rd Nov) announced the opening of its fifth base in Portugal with 2 new based aircraft, representing an investment of $200m alongside the introduction of 10 new routes – connecting Madeira with mainland Portugal and with 6 other European countries, positioning the region as a leading tourism destination.

Ryanair Madeira

Ryanair’s new Summer ‘22 Madeira base will deliver:

$200m investment
2 based aircraft
60 direct jobs
over 40 departing flights per week
10 new routes – more than any other airline

Ryanair’s new base at Madeira represents its commitment to Portugal and further demonstrates Ryanair’s ability to rapidly rebuild Portugal’s tourism industry, with over 40 weekly flights across 10 new routes, including 5 exclusive routes, next Summer. Ryanair will operate over 160 Portuguese routes next Summer (over twice as many as TAP), to 15 countries, making Ryanair Portugal’s number one carrier for choice, fares and on time performance.

To celebrate the opening of its new Madeira base, Ryanair is launching an exciting seat sale with fares from just €29.99 for next Summer – fantastic news for those planning a relaxing summer holiday or an adventurous weekend excursion to Madeira. Known for its famously fine wine and stunning scenic mountain trails, these amazingly low fares are available until Thursday 25^th November only, on Ryanair.com.

NEW SUMMER ‘22 ROUTES TO MADEIRA

Brussels Charleroi

Dublin

Lisbon

London Stansted

Manchester

Marseille

Milan Bergamo

Nuremberg

Paris Beauvais

Porto

Ryanair’s CEO Eddie Wilson said:

“We are delighted to announce the opening of our new base in Madeira, which will deliver increased connectivity with 2 based aircraft and 40 weekly flights across 10 new routes, connecting Madeira with cities such as London, Paris, Dublin, Milan and Manchester on a year round basis. This $200m investment will not only boost Portugal’s economy by driving vital tourism but will also create more than 60 direct jobs in the region and over 400 on-site jobs in Madeira.

Efficient operations and competitive airport charges provide the foundation from which Ryanair can deliver long-term traffic growth and increased connectivity. We worked closely with our partners in Madeira airport, Tourism de Portugal and APM to secure this growth and improve the services for those that live, work, or wish to visit the region.

At a time when other airlines are reducing their fleets and closing bases, we are delighted to continue to invest in both our people and airports in Portugal. We urge the Portuguese Govt. to do likewise by opening Lisbon-Montijo, scrapping the ill-timed aviation tax (which is a direct tax on tourism) and introducing a non-discriminatory traffic recovery scheme. All of which could be easily funded with the €3.2bn of wasteful state aid granted to the small zombie airline TAP, by the Portuguese Govt.

Ryanair will operate over 160 Portuguese routes next Summer (over twice as many as TAP), to 15 countries, making Ryanair Portugal’s number one carrier for choice, fares and on time performance. To celebrate, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from €29.99 for travel next Summer, which must be booked by Thursday 25^th November. Since these amazing low fares will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com now to avoid missing out.”

ANA- VINCI Airports’ CEO, Thierry Ligonnière, said:

“The announcement of Ryanair’s base in Madeira for the summer of 2022 is excellent news for the Autonomous Region of Madeira. This base is the result of a partnership with Ryanair, the Madeira Tourism Promotion Association and the Portuguese Tourism Board. In addition to reinforcing the existing partnership between VINCI and Ryanair, this base will allow, through the opening of 5 new routes in 2022, a significant increase in Madeira’s connectivity, boosting the diversification of tourist markets, so important for the recovery and growth of tourism in the region.”

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Aer Lingus deal – Black Flyday – € 100 discount return flights to North America

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 23, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 23, 2021 – Aer Lingus deal – has just announced its Black Flyday offers with €100 off return flights to North America and €200 off return business class tickets valid for travel from 1st January to 31st May 2022. Fare offers are live from the 16th to midnight 30th of November.

€100 off return flights to North America
€200 off return Business class flights to North America
Save 20% on return flights and checked bags to ski destinations across Europe
Change flights free of charge with the Aer Lingus ‘Book with Confidence’ policy

Aer Lingus deal

Planning a trip Stateside this spring or hitting the slopes for some mountain air?

Savings of up to 20% are also available on flights to European ski destinations as well as 20% off baggage, for travel from 1st December to 31st of March, book by 18th November.

Spend some time Stateside this spring with the air lingus deal

With 13 direct routes between North America and Ireland, including New York, Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orlando, Washington, Seattle, and Philadelphia, it’s time to reconnect with the US and uncover all it has to offer with Aer Lingus in 2022.

From shopping in New York city, taking in the theme parks in Orlando, to enjoying the history of Washington D.C or a trip to Chicago for St. Patrick’s Day, there is so much to explore stateside with Aer Lingus this spring with €100 off return flights or €200 off return business class flights. In March, Aer Lingus will re-introduce of flights to the USA from Shannon, with 14 flights a week to New York and Boston.

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.

Take to the Slopes

Discover the winter wonder Europe has to offer with 20% savings on routes across European ski destinations. Ski enthusiasts can choose from popular snow spots including Lyon, Verona, Geneva, and Munich, whether it’s the family’s first ski holiday, or an adventurous getaway with friends the perfect resort will be close by.

Aer Lingus is offering 20% off return flights and 20% off checked bags to a variety of European ski destinations this winter.

Change Flights for Free

As well as these great offers, Aer Lingus has also extended its market-leading ‘Book with Confidence’ policy which allows all customers travelling with the airline to change their travel dates free of charge, and as many times as they wish, up to seven days before they travel.

The flexible booking policy is available on all bookings up until 30th September 2022. *

In order to make travel easier, Aer Lingus has partnered with VeriFLY. Aer Lingus deal – 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.

For more information on the Aer Lingus’ Black Flyday offers, please visit www.aerlingus.com.

Ends

Notes to Editor:

€100 off return fares to North America and €200 Business Class fares to the US (travel 1st January to 31st May 2022). Book by 30th of November.

20% off ski fares and flat bags (travel 1st December to 31st March). Book by 18th November. All prices are subject to terms and conditions and are subject to availability.

*Aer Lingus Book with Confidence Policy

Aer Lingus has extended its ‘Book with Confidence’ policy which allows all customers travelling with the airline to change their travel dates free of charge (note: a fare difference may apply) and as many times as they wish, up to seven days before they travel.

The flexible booking policy is available on all bookings up until 30th September 2022. Most fares also include the option to exchange for a guaranteed voucher up to 14 days before travel. In addition, those who booked Advantage, Flex, Business or Business Flex fares have the option of a cash refund if they decide not to travel.

List of Transatlantic Routes:

Dublin – Boston

Dublin – Chicago

Dublin – Los Angeles from 11/03/2022

Dublin – New York (JFK)

Dublin – Newark (New York)

Dublin – Orlando from 27/11/2021

Dublin – Philadelphia from 12/05/2022

Dublin – San Francisco from 22/12/2021 – 12/01/2022, 25/02/2022

Dublin – Seattle from 09/04/2022

Dublin -Toronto

Dublin -Washington DC

Shannon – Boston from 27/03/2022

Shannon – New York (JFK) from 10/03/2022

Aer Lingus deal:

List of European Ski Routes

Dublin – Lyon

Dublin – Verona

Dublin – Geneva

Dublin – Munich

Cork – Munich

Dublin- Vienna

Dublin – Zurich

Dublin – Milan (Linate)

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CES 2022 – United Adds 44 Flights to Las Vegas for the show

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 23, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news, Featured events.

November 23, 2021 – CES 2022 – In response to feedback from its business customers and an uptick in demand, United Airlines is expanding its schedule to make it easier for CES 2022 attendees to join the in-person show in Las Vegas. The airline is adding 14 new direct flights in early January between Las Vegas and San Jose, Calif., Boston, Fort Lauderdale, and Orlando, and is also adding 30 flights from its hub airports in San Francisco, Los Angeles, New York/Newark, and Washington D.C./Dulles. This represents a capacity increase of 37% compared to its usual January schedule to Las Vegas.

CES 2022

“The return of in-person conferences and events is a very positive sign in the pandemic recovery, and United is uniquely positioned to capitalize on this increase in demand,” said Ankit Gupta, senior vice president of Domestic Planning and United Express. “We’re adding about 80% of the capacity we did for CES in 2020, demonstrating that business travel is on the rebound and our customers are eager to reunite with clients and colleagues.”

Between Oct. 27 and Nov. 9, searches on United.com for flights to Las Vegas during CES 2022 were up 70% compared to the prior two-week period. And according to a recent survey of United’s business customers, nearly 20% say they expect travel to meetings and conferences will exceed pre-pandemic levels in 2022.

United will fly 81 flights into Las Vegas during the peak arrival days of January 3-4, and 109 flights on the peak departure days of January 8-10. New flights include:

8 direct flights from San Jose, Calif.
6 direct flights from Fort Lauderdale, Boston and Orlando
15 additional flights from San Francisco, and 9 flights on a larger aircraft
8 additional flights from Los Angeles, and 4 flights on a larger aircraft
5 additional flights from Washington D.C./Dulles
2 additional flights from New York/Newark

Tickets for all of these flights are available for sale now at United.com.

Committed to Ensuring a Safe Journey

United is committed to putting health and safety at the forefront of every customer’s journey, with the goal of delivering an industry-leading standard of cleanliness through its United CleanPlus℠ program. United has teamed up with Clorox and Cleveland Clinic to redefine cleaning and health safety procedures from check-in to landing and has implemented more than a dozen new policies, protocols and innovations designed with the safety of customers and employees in mind. Customers can review COVID-19 entry requirements, find local testing options and upload any required testing and vaccination records for domestic and international travel, all in United’s Travel Ready Center. United was the first airline to integrate all these features into its mobile app and website.

United Next

United is more focused than ever on its commitment to customers and employees. In addition to today’s announcement, United has recently:

Launched an ambitious plan to transform the United customer experience by adding and upgrading hundreds of aircraft as well as investing in features like larger overhead bins, seatback entertainment in every seat and the industry’s fastest available Wi-Fi.
Announced a goal to create 25,000 unionized jobs by 2026 that includes careers as pilots, flight attendants, agents, technicians, and dispatchers.
Announced that United will train at least 5,000 pilots by 2030 through the United Aviate Academy, with the plan of at least half being women and people of color.
Required all U.S. employees to receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
Became the first airline to offer customers the ability to check their destination’s travel requirements, schedule COVID-19 tests and more on its mobile app and website.
Invested in emerging technologies that are designed to decarbonize air travel, like an agreement to work with urban air mobility company Archer, an investment in aircraft startup Heart Aerospace and a purchase agreement with Boom Supersonic.
Committed to going 100% green by reducing our greenhouse gas emissions by 100% by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets.
Eliminated change fees for all economy and premium cabin tickets for travel within the U.S.

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Eurowings flights to Scandinavia – 4 new destinations in Northern Europe starting in festive December

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

November 22, 2021 – Eurowings flights to Scandinavia – Sweden, Norway and Finland. Just in time for the Christmas season, Eurowings has added four very special winter destinations in Sweden, Finland, and Norway to its flight schedule: beginning in early December, the airline will be flying to four new destinations in Northern Europe from Düsseldorf and Stuttgart. In the regions around Tromsø (Norway), Luleå and Kiruna (both in Sweden) and Rovaniemi (Finland), which is known as the home region of Santa Claus, fascinating landscapes, and nature experiences such as the polar night, the northern lights or extravagant leisure experiences such as dog sledding or icebreaker trips await travelers from Germany.

Eurowings flights to Scandinavia

From Düsseldorf to Tromsø in Norway

From Düsseldorf, Eurowings’ largest base, Eurowings will take off for Tromsø in Norway for the first time on 4 December. The city lies 344 kilometers north of the Arctic Circle, at the latitude of northern Alaska. As a travel destination, the region is particularly attractive because of the northern lights. The Düsseldorf-Tromsø route will be offered every Saturday at prices from 47.99 euros, and also on Tuesdays as of 21 December. An Airbus A319 will be used on the route.

From Düsseldorf to Rovaniemi in Lapland

Also from Düsseldorf, Eurowings will be flying to Rovaniemi in Finland on Sundays beginning on 5 December. The city is near the Arctic Circle, a little further south than Tromsø. In addition to these regular flights, the airline will be flying its passengers from the capital of North Rhine-Westphalia to Rovaniemi on 23 and 30 December 2021 as well as on 4 and 6 January 2022. Rovaniemi is the capital of Lapland and is primarily known to tourists from Germany for its northern lights’ tours. However, in addition to the cozy Santa Claus village about eight kilometers north of central Rovaniemi, visitors to the city can also explore the science center and the impressive Arktikum museum, with spectacular architecture and exhibitions on the history of the far North and life in the region. Flights from Düsseldorf to Rovaniemi start at 59.99 euros for a one-way ticket.

From Stuttgart to Kiruna and Luleå in Sweden

The Swedish cities of Kiruna and Luleå are newly accessible from Southern Germany in the 2021/22 winter flight schedule: Eurowings will fly to both destinations from Stuttgart. Flights to Luleå will start on 19 December 2021. Luleå is located in the north of Sweden and captivates with its mystical polar lights and crystal-clear icy landscapes. The area offers attractive leisure experiences such as snowmobile safaris, aurora tours or trips with the icebreaker. Eurowings will be flying the Stuttgart-Luleå route on Wednesdays and Sundays with an Airbus A319 starting in mid-December, with prices starting at 47.99 euros for a one-way ticket.

Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden, is the second new destination from Stuttgart. The polar night here lasts from 12 to 31 December. Visitors to the region can look forward to activities such as skiing, dog-sledding and snowshoeing. The ice hotel in Jukkasjärvi is also a visitor magnet: it is rebuilt every year starting in October and opens in December. Eurowings will be flying to northern Sweden every Saturday from 18 December 2021, with prices starting at 47.99 euros for a one-way ticket.

All the new routes can be booked at eurowings.com and conveniently in the Eurowings app. Eurowings passengers travel with maximum flexibility and safety: throughout Europe, the airline has introduced exemplary security concepts at airports and on board. More information can be found here: https://www.eurowings.com/en/information/news-help/corona-information-hub.html

The airlines of the Lufthansa Group (Eurowings, Lufthansa, Swiss, Austrian Airlines and Brussels Airlines) are offering around 80,000 additional seats on 440 supplemental flights for the upcoming holiday season over Christmas and New Year’s. By resuming flights to destinations and increasing the frequency of existing connections or deploying larger aircraft, the airlines are responding to the demand for flights during the winter holidays that has been rising for weeks.

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Alaska Airlines flies to Belize – 1st flight to Belize City from SEA and LAX

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

November 22, 2021 – Alaska airlines flies to Belize as of now. If you’re looking for a new international destination to escape to – with an unbeatable mix of beaches, adventures and heritage that’s not too far away from the West Coast – it’s time to consider sun-splashed Belize. To make that trip planning easier, Alaska Airlines began nonstop service today to Belize City from Seattle and Los Angeles.

Alaska airlines flies to Belize

From Belize’s capital city, the sky’s the limit for exploration and fun. Given the strong demand for flights to Belize and building on our prior announcement of seasonal service in the winter, Alaska now intends to fly the Los Angeles-Belize City route year-round.

“For nearly two decades the Belizean market has been on our radar. We’re thrilled to now be inaugurating service from both Seattle and Los Angeles,” said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines. “Belize offers terrific family-friendly, eco-conscious possibilities – from iconic islands to lush jungles and ancient sites. And it’s closer than you might think: From L.A., it’s only a five-hour flight, and from Seattle it’s six hours.”

“In addition to attracting greater business investment and human capital, this new flight will also spur tourism which is essential for Belize’s prosperity. It comes at a very opportune time as it further boosts the industry’s recovery efforts,” noted Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations. “We therefore value our partnership with Alaska Airlines in providing such a vital connectivity for travelers from the West Coast interested in reinvigorating themselves and relaxing in our tropical jewel while immersing in a rich, unique cultural experience.”

Alaska’s service to Belize operates four times a week between Los Angeles and Belize City (BZE) and twice weekly between Seattle and Belize City – just in time for the holiday season. Tickets can be purchased at alaskaair.com.

All times are local times

Our inaugural service to Belize on Nov. 19 happens to coincide with Garifuna Settlement Day, one of the nation’s most important holidays which celebrates the arrival of the Garifuna people in 1802.

Belize offers a warm, sunny location during wintertime travel with countless things to do. English is the official language and the U.S. dollar is widely accepted. Belize is the fourth country Alaska flies to from our West Coast hubs joining Canada, Mexico and Costa Rica. Read more about the incredible possibilities Belize has to offer on our Blog.

For the latest on travel health and safety, the Belize Tourism Board has outlined the essential information travelers need to know.

Alaska prides itself on delivering low fares with great value and genuine, caring service. On board, our guests can enjoy food and drinks crafted with a range of refreshing, bright flavors inspired by West Coast ingredients. With our inflight entertainment, flyers can watch more than 1,100 movies and TV shows – all for free on their own devices and enjoy free texting while in the air.

With our highly-acclaimed Mileage Plan program, they can earn and redeem miles to fly on oneworld member airlines or our additional airline partners to more than 1,000 destinations around the world.

Alaska remains committed to Next-Level Care for our guests and employees by implementing more than 100 ways to maintain the highest standard of safety – from clean planes to clean air in the cabin with hospital-grade air filtration systems. For everyone’s safety on board, Alaska continues to enforce the federally mandated mask policy, even for those who are fully vaccinated.

About Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize Next-Level Care for our guests, along with providing low fares, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at newsroom.alaskaair.com and blog.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

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Qatar Airways in Kazakhstan – 1st time landing in Almaty

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

November 22, 2021 – Twice weekly flights are served by an Airbus A320

New service will offer seamless connectivity via the World’s Best Airport to many destinations in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East

DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways’ inaugural flight from Doha to Almaty in Kazakhstan landed at Almaty International Airport on Friday, 19 November 2021, marking the launch of the airline’s newest gateway in Central Asia.

Qatar Airways in Kazakhstan

Operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, flight QR0391 was welcomed with an opening ceremony attended by Qatar Ambassador to Kazakhstan, His Excellency Mr. Abdulaziz Sultan Al-Rumaihi; Qatar Airways Senior Vice President Eastern Regions, Mr. Marwan Koleilat; Chairman of Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan, Mr. Talgat Lastayev; President of Almaty International Airport, Mr. Alp Er Tunga Ersoy and a host of airport and government officials from Kazakhstan.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said: “We are delighted to launch direct services to Almaty, which reflects the close relationship between the State of Qatar and Kazakhstan. Almaty is continuing to grow in popularity with our passengers for both business and leisure purposes, attracting travellers who wish to enjoy its rich culture, cuisine and natural scenery.

“This important new gateway will provide enhanced connectivity to both business and leisure travellers, and will help connect passengers from Kazakhstan to our extensive global network of more than 140 destinations worldwide.”

President of Almaty International Airport, Mr. Alp Er Tunga Ersoy, said: ““We are very happy to welcome the first passenger flight from Doha by Qatar Airways which is one the 5-star airlines in the world. Citizens of Kazakhstan will enjoy using high-level service quality on board and can discover more than 140 destinations. Besides, we believe that this route will help to develop the relationship between the two countries not only in tourism but also economic and culture. I would like to extend my gratitude to the management of Qatar Airways for their effort to open this route during the COVID-19 pandemic.”

The new direct services to Almaty will be operated by an Airbus A320 aircraft, featuring 12 seats in Business Class and 120 seats in Economy Class. As well as enjoying the award-winning in-flight service on board, passengers travelling to Kazakhstan will also have access to Oryx One, Qatar Airways’ in-flight entertainment system, offering the latest blockbuster movies, TV box sets, music, games and much more.

A multiple award-winning airline, Qatar Airways was announced as the ‘Airline of the Year’ at the 2021 World Airline Awards, managed by the international air transport rating organisation, Skytrax. It was also named ‘World’s Best Business Class’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Lounge’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Airline Seat’, ‘World’s Best Business Class Onboard Catering’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’. The airline continues to stand alone at the top of the industry having now won the main prize for an unprecedented sixth time (2011, 2012, 2015, 2017, 2019 and now 2021). The airline’s hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA), was recently recognised as the ‘Best Airport in the World 2021’, by the Skytrax World Airport Awards 2021.

In addition to this, Qatar Airways has become the first global airline to achieve the prestigious 5-Star COVID-19 Airline Safety Rating by Skytrax.

This follows the success of Hamad International Airport (HIA) as the first airport in the Middle East and Asia to be awarded a Skytrax 5-Star COVID-19 Airport Safety Rating. These awards provide assurance to passengers across the world that the airline’s health and safety standards are subject to the highest possible standards of professional, independent scrutiny and assessment. For full details of all the measures that have been implemented on board and at HIA, please visit qatarairways.com/safety.

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Air Arabia Abu Dhabi starts flights to Delhi

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 19, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 19, 2021 – Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, the capital’s first low-cost carrier, has announced the introduction of a new service to Indian capital city Delhi starting from November 24^th, 2021.

Abu Dhabi travelers will now be able to fly direct to Delhi, in addition to Cochin, Calicut and Trivandrum in India at competitive prices, as of the below schedule:

Air Arabia

Schedule to Delhi, effective November 24^th, 2021 (all times local)

Flight	Departure	Time	Arrival	Time	Aircraft	Frequency
3L 161	Abu Dhabi	10:35	Delhi	15:20	Airbus A320	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
3L 162	Delhi	16:00	Abu Dhabi	18:40	Airbus A320	Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat

The new service represents the 16th route for Air Arabia Abu Dhabi since the launch of the carrier’s service from Abu Dhabi International Airport in July 2020.

Customers can now book their direct flights between Abu Dhabi and Delhi by visiting Air Arabia’s website, by calling the call centre or through travel agencies.

Ensuring the highest standards of safety at every step of the journey by following all health and safety protocols, Air Arabia has also added to the convenience and confidence of passengers by introducing free COVID-19 insurance coverage. The insurance is automatically included as part of the booking and no additional documents are required from passengers.

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Eurowings is looking for personnel in Stockholm – excellent news

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 18, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Eurowings is looking for personnel

November 18, 2021 -Eurowings launches tenders for Cockpit and cabin personnel wanted for Eurowings’ eleventh European base

Eurowings is playing an active role in the upcoming reorganization of European air traffic. With the opening of a new base in Stockholm, the Lufthansa Group airline is now developing its services in Northern Europe for the first time. Starting in March 2022, Eurowings will initially station five Airbus A320 aircraft in the Swedish capital. Stockholm will thus become the eleventh Eurowings location in Europe – and the fifth base outside the home market of Germany, after Palma de Mallorca, Prague, Pristina, and Salzburg. The flights will be operated by Eurowings Europe, Eurowings’ pan-European flight operation.

With its increased presence in the “Nordics,” Eurowings is not only creating better connections to Sweden, especially to popular sun destinations in Southern Europe. The move also brings new jobs to the region and thus important employment stimulus for the Scandinavian aviation market.

Eurowings is now launching an initial application process for crews for its new base in Stockholm. In a first step, the airline has advertised around 150 new jobs, about 100 for cabin crews and around 50 for the cockpit. In order to start flight operations, crews from Eurowings Europe in Vienna will initially be deployed from Stockholm starting in March. In the medium term, however, flights will be operated entirely by locally based crews. Crew members already flying for Eurowings Europe will have preferential transfer rights to the Scandinavian metropolis in accordance with internal company regulations.

Robert Jahn, Managing Director of Eurowings Europe, said: “Shortly after opening our base in Prague, we are now delighted to be driving pan-European growth in Northern Europe as well. With the creation of local jobs, I am pleased to welcome more colleagues to the team. In particular, I would also like to encourage internal colleagues to transfer, so that we can carry our Eurowings DNA as an innovative and customer-focused team into the new base right from the start.”

Eurowings will bring its guests directly from Stockholm to around 20 destinations across Europe for the first time from March 27, 2022. The first published routes from Stockholm include popular sun destinations in Southern Europe, such as Palma on the Balearic island of Mallorca, Alicante and Malaga in Spain, Faro in Portugal and Nice in Southern France. As city destinations, Eurowings is initially adding the metropolises of Berlin, Barcelona, Rome, and Copenhagen to its program, as well as Birmingham, Gdansk and the capital of Kosovo, Pristina. Further destinations will follow in the next few weeks. Tickets can be booked at eurowings.com and via the Eurowings app.

To the job offers:

Flight Attendant: www.career.aero/eurowings/de/job/show/id/3500

Purser: www.career.aero/eurowings/de/job/show/id/3501

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Singapore Airlines Rolls Out New Cabin Product

Written by Gill Dewar on November 18, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Singapore Airlines Rolls Out New Cabin Products for Return to 737 MAX Flights

Singapore International Airlines (SIA) on Tuesday said it will roll out a host of new cabin products as it returns to utilizing the Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft.

“This is the culmination of three years of innovation and hard work, involving extensive customer research and close partnerships with designers and suppliers,” Lee Lik Hsin, Executive Vice President Commercial, Singapore Airlines, said in a statement. “As a result, we can now offer customers a premium travel experience across our entire full-service network, no matter how long or short their journey.”

The carrier said it is adding amenities to the narrowbody 737 MAX-8 that are similar to features found on its widebody jets.

All of the MAX jets will have 154 seats in two classes, 10 in Business Class and 144 in Economy.

Business Class will feature new lie-flat seats while Economy will have the latest generation slim-line seating. The cabin of the 737-8 has been designed with a special focus on ergonomics, helping to ensure that everything is within easy reach for customers.

All seats will have the Panasonic’s X-Series seat-back in-flight entertainment system.

SIA said it invested around $230 million on the development, design and installation of the cabin products.

“This significant investment demonstrates Singapore Airlines’ commitment to maintaining our leadership position in the airline industry,” Hsin said. “As air travel recovers, our customers can continue to enjoy world-class products and award-winning service across our fleets.”

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Better Q3 for airlines

Written by Gill Dewar on November 17, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Better Q3 for airlines

For the third quarter (Q3) of the year, airlines’ financial losses – compared with pre-COVID levels in 2019 – have diminished compared with Q2, with some carriers reporting their first profitable quarter since the COVID-19 crisis.

But Iata’s Airlines Financial Monitor report released this week – shows that there are still headwinds to recovery.

The quarterly Airlines Financial Monitor report looks at a sample of airlines across the globe, evaluating them in terms of economic performance and pressures. This gives an indication of the overall aviation picture.

In the sample of 27 airlines for the latest report, the industry-wide EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes) margin improved to -2% of revenues in Q3.

Iata Economics noted that the improvement had been driven by passenger travel recovery on some domestic and short-haul routes where travel restrictions had been lifted during the traditionally busy Q3.

Furthermore, total airline revenues declined by 30% – a robust improvement on the 46% decline in Q2.

The report further noted that operating costs fell by 18%, other variable costs have also been returning with the traffic restart, reinforcing the need for all partners in the air transport supply chain to carefully manage costs in a still weak revenue environment.

Amongst others, sharp increase in the jet fuel price has been putting an upward pressure on airlines’ operating costs and represents a risk to a further recovery in the industry’s profitability during Q4. Additional challenges come from rising infrastructure costs, according to Iata Economics.

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Ryanair Seat Sale – Christmas market sale

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 17, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 17, 2021 – 100K SEATS, £16.99 FARES

Ryanair seat sale – Europe’s no. 1 airline, today (16 Nov) launched a cracker seat sale to Europe’s favourite Christmas market destinations with fares from just £16.99. Take a break from the busy Christmas preparations with a festive trip to a winter wonderland of your choice with over 100k seats on sale.

Soak up the festive atmosphere at some of Europe’s top Christmas markets in the likes of Brussels, Budapest, Prague or Vienna and experience the best choirs, crafts, cuisine, mulled wine, gifts and holly-decked stalls in the medieval squares of Europe’s oldest and most beautiful cities this winter.

Ryanair seat sale

To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, Ryanair has launched a very merry seat sale with fares available from just £16.99 for travel up to the 31^st December 2021. To avail of these great low fares, customers must act fast and visit the Ryanair.com website to book their flights before midnight Sunday, 21^st November.

With millions of passengers choosing Ryanair’s market leading low fares to fly to their favourite Christmas market destinations year after year, Ryanair has compiled its top Christmas market destinations list:

Budapest: Browse over 120 twinkling stalls in the heart of Budapest as Vörösmarty Square comes to life with Christmas concerts, festive laser shows, ballet performances and a glittering ice-rink.
Brussels: Over 2.5m visitors visit this real-life Winter Wonderland in the Place Sainte-Catherine each year and it’s easy to see why. Stalls filled with swirling snow-globes, scented candles and mouth-watering chocolates offering unforgettable moments for all.
Prague: Considered one of the most romantic European cities to visit at Christmas, whisk someone special to the heart of Prague’s Old Town Square to soak up the festive atmosphere and indulge in tasty cuisine and locally produced mulled wine.
Vienna: The city transforms into a magical Winter Wonderland, and its market plays host to over 150 glittering stalls. Known for delicious baked breads and local cheeses, Vienna is a must visit for foodies this Christmas.

Ryanair’s Director of Marketing, Dara Brady, said:

“As Europe’s No.1 airline, we’re delighted to announce our Christmas market seat sale and can’t wait to take our customers around Europe’s top winter wonderlands for a well-deserved break this November and December – whether it’s for pre-Christmas catch ups with family and friends or a romantic trip to the quaintest towns in Europe.

To celebrate the most wonderful time of the year, we have over 100,000 seats available from only £16.99 to the likes of Bratislava, Brussels, Budapest, Kaunas, Krakow, Prague, Vienna or Vilnius and many more. Since these amazingly low fares will be snapped up quickly, customers must act fast and visit the Ryanair.com website before midnight Sunday, 21^st November to book their Christmas market flights.”

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American Airlines Sustainability – 1st airline to achieve this

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 17, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 17, 2021 – American Airlines sustainability commitment is paying off –

For the first time, American Airlines has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index. The recognition is a testament to the airline’s ongoing commitment to excellence on matters of environmental, social and governance (ESG), including reducing carbon emissions from its operation; advancing diversity, equity and inclusion; and providing regular and transparent ESG disclosures.

American Airlines sustainability commitment

American is the only passenger airline to appear on the 2021 Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index, which comprises North American sustainability leaders as identified by S&P Global through the Corporate Sustainability Assessment. It represents the top 20% of the largest 600 North American companies in the S&P Global Broad Market Index (BMI) based on long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.

“We’re honored to have earned a place on the prestigious Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index,” American Airlines President Robert Isom said. “This milestone for our company could not have been achieved without the vision and diligence we’ve seen from the entire American Airlines team as we work together to fulfill our ambitious ESG goals. We’re tremendously proud to count this as an accomplishment now, and we will continue to hold ourselves to this high standard of leadership as we look to the future.”

The full results and list of Index constituents are available online.

“We congratulate American Airlines for being included ” said Manjit Jus, Global Head of ESG Research, S&P Global. “A DJSI distinction is a reflection of being a sustainability leader in your industry.

American Airlines sustainability commitment – The record number of companies participating in the 2021 S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment is testament to the growing movement for ESG disclosure and transparency.”

American recently released its latest ESG Report, which details the progress the company made on key ESG priorities in 2020 and provides the airline’s updated analysis of its path to net-zero emissions by 2050.

More information on American’s approach to ESG is available at aa.com/esg, and details on the airline’s sustainability strategy are available at aa.com/sustainability.

American Airlines Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

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SAS more flights to the US as demand for travel rises

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 16, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 16, 2021 -SAS increases the number of flights to the US as demand for travel rises

SAS more flights to the US

As a direct result of the US now opening to more visitors, demand for travel is rising sharply. SAS is now updating its traffic program and increasing the number of flights to and from the US.

Flight bookings with SAS to the US over Christmas and New Year have increased significantly. SAS is offering up to 100 flights per week during the Christmas and New Year period to and from Scandinavia.

“It is very gratifying that we can increase the number of flights and offer our customers the chance to finally be able to travel again and experience the other side of the Atlantic, and meet with friends and family,” says Karl Sandlund, Chief Commercial Officer at SAS.

SAS resumed the route from Stockholm to Miami on November 8^th and will resume the route from Copenhagen on November 10^th and from Oslo on November 11^th. This means that SAS will have daily flights to Miami from Scandinavia during the winter.

SAS is also increasing the number of departures to New York and will fly twice daily from Copenhagen, Oslo, and Stockholm, starting November.

SAS flies daily from Copenhagen to Chicago and will start flights from Stockholm to Chicago from mid-December.

SAS will increase the number of flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington DC from Copenhagen over Christmas and New Year.

SAS flies to the US with modern Airbus aircraft with fuel-efficient engines. The new aircraft have 15-30 % lower fuel consumption compared to the aircraft they are replacing. The new, state-of-the-art aircraft offer SAS’ customers a more comfortable, pleasant, and sustainable way of travelling.

SAS’ routes and departures to the US this winter
Copenhagen	New York	7 times a week
Copenhagen	Chicago	7 times a week
Copenhagen	Los Angeles	Up to 7 times a week
Copenhagen	San Francisco	Up to 5 times a week
Copenhagen	Washington DC	Up to 5 times a week
Copenhagen	Miami	Up to 4 times a week
Oslo	New York	Twice a week
Oslo	Miami	Once a week
Stockholm	New York	5 times a week
Stockholm	Miami	Up to 4 times a week
Stockholm	Chicago	Up to 3 times a week

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Avianca comeback – a more efficient and financially stronger airline

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 16, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 16, 2021 –Avianca achieves confirmation of reorganization plan

The Airline Expects to Emerge from its Court-Supervised Restructuring Process Before End of Year.
An Updated Business Plan Will Result in a Stable, Financially Viable Airline, Further Supported by the Continued Growth of its Cargo and Loyalty Businesses.
Avianca’s New Vision Combines the Airline’s 100-Year Legacy with Modern, Optimized Service to Meet Needs of Today’s Customers Across Latin America and Beyond.

Avianca comeback

Avianca announced today that –following its submission of additional documentation that had been requested by the United States Court for the Southern District Court of New York– the Court has confirmed Avianca’s Plan of Reorganization^*[i]. The Company expects to successfully complete its court-supervised reorganization and emerge from Chapter 11 before the end of the year as a more efficient and financially stronger airline, well positioned for long-term success.

Upon emergence, the Company will have a solid balance sheet, with significantly reduced debt and over $1 billion in liquidity. Avianca’s restructuring will enable the Company to continue repositioning and simplifying its business, re-establishing as the carrier of choice in Latin America by adopting more competitive pricing for clients, reconfiguring aircraft with best-in-class modern seating, expanding network routes both domestically and internationally, refinancing its aircraft portfolio and obtaining long-term financing commitments. Avianca will keep the airline’s differentiating and competitive assets, which include a robust network, one of the best loyalty programs, VIP Lounges, signature services and one of the most competitive cargo solutions in the region.

Rohit Philip, Chief Financial Officer of Avianca, said: “We are pleased to have reached this critical milestone and look forward to emerging as a stronger organization that is well positioned to fly the skies for many years to come. The financial and operational progress we have already achieved are a testament to the tenacity and commitment of the entire Avianca team, and I am proud of their tremendous efforts”.

Adrian Neuhauser, President and Chief Executive Officer of Avianca, said: “On behalf of everyone at Avianca, I want to express our gratitude to our loyal customers, partners, and lenders for their continued support. I especially want to thank Judge Glenn for his thoughtful and responsible oversight of the process. Looking ahead, with a stronger financial foundation, Avianca will be better positioned to capture recovering travel demand with a compelling value proposition to meet the needs of today’s clients across Latin America and beyond. We are a company that combines an over-100-year legacy with modern, optimized service, while remaining committed to continuing to set the standard for safety, customer service, and value across the industry.”

Business Plan:

Avianca’s updated business plan impacts all facets of operations – the destinations Avianca will serve, the aircraft Avianca will operate, and the way Avianca will serve customers – to build on its leadership position and drive its future success.

Notably, the business plan projects:

A financially viable and stable airline;
Higher network density with a passenger fleet of more than 130 aircraft flying over 200 largely point-to-point routes by year-end 2025, with expanded service across Latin America as demand fully recovers;
A leaner cost structure providing both better pricing and more direct service, while enabling growth into new markets; and
Continued growth of the air cargo and LifeMiles loyalty businesses, building on the Company’s already well-established market positions.

Avianca’s Business Vision Milestones:

Over the course of 2021, Avianca has made significant progress on its new business vision in three key areas: strengthening its network, redesigning products and enhancing services. Certain milestones that the Company has already successfully achieved include:

A stronger network: Announced 23 new point-to-point routes in strategic markets for 2022, including Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala and Costa Rica. Avianca plans to operate more than 100 new routes in the next three years. 
Cabin reconfiguration: Incorporated more seats to offer more competitive prices and increase the number of passengers carried. The capacity of each aircraft will be increased by up to 20%.
Tailor-made service bundles: Provided customers with better flexibility to manage their flights and services so they only pay for what they really need.
Better self-service: Strengthened online customer service, its chat service “Vianca” and digital channels so that passengers can manage their trip more easily from the mobile application and Avianca’s website.
A rewarding LifeMiles program: Introduced a new mileage accrual model and more benefits for loyalty program travelers.

Court filings and other documents related to the Chapter 11 process are available on a separate website administered by Avianca’s claims agent, Kurtzman Carson Consultants, at www.kccllc.net/avianca. Information is also available by calling (866) 967-1780 (U.S./Canada) or +1 (310) 751-2680 (International), as well as by email at www.kccllc.net/avianca/inquiry.

Seabury Securities LLC is serving as financial advisor to Avianca, and Milbank LLP is serving as legal advisor.

* The value of the outstanding shares of the Company (including the preferred shares traded under ticker symbols OTCMKTS: AVHOQ, BVC: PFAVH) will be reduced to zero and will cease to have value and Avianca’s assets and liabilities will be reorganized under a new holding company

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Czech Airlines summer destinations: offers flights to 15 destinations in summer

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 15, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 15, 2021 – Czech Airlines summer destinations – (CSA) will substantially expand its services for the next summer season. Its summer flight schedule will offer scheduled flights to 15 destinations in 14 countries as the airline is resuming traditional services that it had to discontinue due to the coronavirus pandemic. Flight tickets are now available in all distribution channels.

Czech airlines summer destinations

Next summer, CSA will fly again from Prague to Brussels, Barcelona, Madrid, Rome, Amsterdam, Helsinki, Bucharest, Malta, and Island. CSA is also reintroducing regular flights between Prague and Sofia, Bulgaria, 10 years after the service was discontinued in March 2012.

The airline will continue operating regular flights to Paris, Stockholm, Copenhagen, Moscow, and Kyiv.

CSA services from Prague – 2022 summer flight schedule (March 27 – October 29):

Amsterdam	2/day
Brussels	2/day
Rome	4/week
Paris	3/day
Barcelona	1/day
Madrid	1/day
Helsinki	3/week
Stockholm	2/week
Copenhagen	4/week
Bucharest	4/week
Sofia	3/week
Moscow	1/day
Kyiv	2/dayě
Keflavik	3/week
Malta	1/week

Under the winter flight schedule, CSA operates scheduled flights to Paris (daily), Stockholm (twice a week), Copenhagen (twice a day), Moscow (three times a week) and Kyiv (daily). Flights to more than 15 other destinations are available under code-share agreements with partner airlines. Clients can purchase flight tickets for CSA services on the Czech Airlines and Smartwings websites and at flight ticket vendors.

With respect to the situation caused by the Covid- 19 pandemic, Czech Airlines offers its clients free rebooking by 31 December 2021. Together with their flight tickets, passengers can purchase a travel insurance policy on the CSA website, complete with coverage of the costs associated with contracting the COVID-19 disease.

CSA OK Plus loyalty program continues to respect pandemic-related travel restrictions: validity of miles collected on OK Plus member accounts will be automatically extended and will not expire. OK Plus members will be able to continue collecting miles for flights with CSA and partner airlines as well as for purchases at non-airline partners and to use the miles to buy e.g., bonus flight tickets with CSA and its SkyTeam global alliance partners.

Czech Airlines´ priority is to ensure maximum safety for passengers on board its airplanes and the company applies stringent hygienic standards. Passengers are allowed to board Czech Airlines aircraft only with a respirator.

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Booking your FITs, groups and events in Jordan

United flights to Jordan and more new destinations

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 15, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 15, 2021 – United is the only North American airline offering direct flights from Jordan to the U.S.

Amman is one of five new destinations United will serve next summer as part of the airline’s largest-ever transatlantic expansion

United flights to Jordan

United is giving customers the chance to check the cultural and natural wonders of Jordan off of their travel bucket lists in 2022, as tickets go on sale today for the airline’s brand-new flights between Washington D.C./Dulles and Amman. United is the only North American airline offering direct flights to Jordan from the U.S., and the first flight takes off on May 5, 2022 (these flights are subject to government approval).

“We’re expecting next summer to be one of our busiest ever for transatlantic travel, and we know our customers have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to visit unique and memorable international destinations,” Patrick Quayle, senior vice president of international network and alliances at United. “We’re thrilled to make it easier for more travelers to have the chance to swim in the Red Sea, visit the Wadi Rum desert and simply experience Jordan’s vibrant history and culture.”

Amman is one of five brand-new transatlantic destinations United will launch service to next summer. Other new destinations include Bergen, Norway; Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain; Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal; and Palma de Mallorca, Spain. In addition, United will start four new routes to popular European destinations including Chicago to Milan, Italy; Denver to Munich, Germany; Washington D.C.to Berlin, Germany; and Boston to London, England. Customers are already eagerly planning summer getaways; since these new flights were announced last month, the airline is receiving hundreds of bookings for them each day.

“United Airlines’ launch of non-stop service between Amman and Washington D.C. will further the close economic and cultural ties between Jordan and the United States,” said Dina Kawar, Jordan’s Ambassador to the United States. “We look forward to many years of success, and the boost to Jordan’s tourism economy this new service will bring, and we will remain committed to ensuring the success of this new route into Amman.”

“The U.S. Embassy in Amman is committed to supporting U.S. investment in Jordan and the promotion of U.S.-Jordan relations. We welcome the announcement of this new flight as it will further expand the opportunities for Americans and Jordanians to connect our cultures and promote tourism and economic opportunities,” said U.S. Ambassador to Jordan, Henry T. Wooster.

United is planning to fly its largest transatlantic schedule in its history next summer with nonstop flights to 30 European destinations – more than any other North American carrier. United is adding additional flights to Berlin, Dublin, Milan, Munich and Rome; and will launch several routes that were interrupted due to the pandemic including Frankfurt, Nice and Zurich. The airline also recently announced the addition of five new flights to London Heathrow.

United’s capital-to-capital service to Amman builds upon recent transatlantic growth in Washington D.C., including the first ever nonstop to Lagos, Nigeria launching at the end of this month. United will operate flights to Amman three times weekly with a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner which includes lie-flat United Polaris® business class seats with all aisle access and the United Premium Plus® cabin.

“United Airlines’ nonstop flight from Washington, D.C., to Amman will serve as an important new gateway between our nations’ capitals, catering to both business and leisure passengers on the brand-new route,” said Carl Schultz, acting vice president of airline business development for the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority. “We look forward to adding yet another option for our customers in the National Capital Region as we continue to diversify our growing line-up of international destinations.”

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Ryanair opens in Turin – 19 new routes

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 12, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 12, 2021 – Ryanair, Europe and Italy’s no. 1 airline, today (11^th Nov) celebrated the opening of its new Turin base and launched its S22 schedule. With two based aircraft, representing an investment of $200m alongside the introduction of 19 new routes, Ryanair significantly enhances Turin and Piemonte region connectivity.

Ryanair opens in Turin

2 Based Aircraft, $200m Investment, 19 New Routes

Ryanair’s new Turin base will deliver:

2 based aircraft (a $200m investment)
60 direct jobs
over 100 departing flights per week
19 new routes

Ryanair’s new base in Turin represents our commitment to the Piemonte region and further demonstrates Ryanair’s ability to rebuild the Italian tourism industry.

With 40 routes to choose from at Turin, passengers can now book a well-deserved getaway, flying at the lowest fares to exciting destinations such as Cagliari, Edinburgh, Malaga, and Seville.

To celebrate the opening of its new Turin base, Ryanair has launched a seat sale with fares available from just €19.99, which must be booked by Saturday, 13^th November, only on the Ryanair.com website.

Ryanair’s Director of Marketing, Digital and Comms, Dara Brady, said:

“We are delighted to celebrate the opening of our new base in Turin and to announce our new S22 schedule, which will boost connectivity throughout Europe as we continue to strengthen and grow our network to carry 225m passengers p.a. by 2026.

With 40 routes scheduled across this winter and next summer, Ryanair will be a crucial asset in positioning Turin and its region as a year-round destination for international tourism. This development will also create 60 direct jobs and offer our Italian customers a host of exciting European destinations to choose for their winter and summer breaks, with 19 new routes connecting Turin to the likes of Billund, Chania, and Dublin.

To celebrate, we are launching a seat sale with fares available from €19.99 for travel until the end of Oct 22, which must be booked by Saturday, 13^th November. Since these amazing low fares will be snapped up quickly, customers should log onto www.ryanair.com to avoid missing out.”

Torino Airport CEO, Andrea Andorno, said:

“We are very pleased to announce today three new Ryanair routes – Agadir, Billund and Zadar – that will start from Turin in March 2022. We are also happy to confirm for next summer the connections that have debuted with the current winter season: Budapest, Copenhagen, Krakow, Edinburgh (starting from 4 December), Kyiv, Lanzarote, Madrid, Malaga, Marrakech, Paris Beauvais, Seville, Tel Aviv and Trapani. The three new entries will thus bring further growth in the summer season 2022 to the many new flights that Ryanair has recently launched from the base of Turin.

To celebrate, for all passengers we offer a discount of over 50% at our low-cost parking, with exceptional rates: for example, 4 days of parking at €9.99 and a week at €13.99.”

TURIN – W21 SCHEDULE RECAP

Route	WF
Bari	14
Barcelona	3
Brindisi	7
Birmingham NEW	1
Bristol	1
Brussels Charleroi	4
Budapest NEW	2
Cagliari	3
Catania	14
Copenhagen NEW	2
Dublin	3
Edinburgh NEW	1
Krakow NEW	2
Kyiv NEW	2
Lanzarote NEW	2
Lamezia	4
London Luton NEW	1
London Stansted	10
Lviv	2
Madrid NEW	2
Malaga NEW	2
Malta	2
Marrakech NEW	2
Naples	9
Palermo	14
Paris Beauvais NEW	3
Palma	2
Pescara	3
Seville NEW	2
Shannon NEW	1
Tel Aviv NEW	2
Trapani NEW	3
Valencia	2

TURIN – S22 SCHEDULE RECAP

Route	WF
Agadir NEW	2
Barcelona	4
Bari	11
Billund NEW	2
Brindisi	9
Brussels Charleroi	3
Budapest	2
Cagliari	7
Catania	14
Chania	2
Copenhagen	2
Corfu	2
Dublin	2
Edinburgh	2
Fez	2
Ibiza	3
Kyiv	2
Krakow	2
Lamezia	5
Lanzarote	2
London Stansted	7
Lviv	2
Malaga	2
Madrid	3
Malta	3
Marrakech	2
Naples	9
Palermo	14
Palma	2
Paris Beauvais	3
Pescara	2
Seville	2
Tel Aviv	2
Trapani	3
Valencia	2
Zadar NEW	2

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airBaltic partially paid in crypto – receives 44% more bookings paid with crypto

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 11, 2021. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

November 11, 2021 – During the third quarter of 2021, the number of airBaltic bookings paid with crypto currencies increased by 44% compared to the same period last year. Since 2014, more than 1 000 clients have used the service.

AirBaltic partially paid in crypto

In 2014, airBaltic became the world’s first airline to accept Bitcoin payments for its flight tickets. Since 2021, in cooperation with service provider BitPay, airBaltic accepts also other cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin Cash, Ether and Dogecoin among others for bookings made on its website.

The ticket prices on the website are displayed in euros. When airBaltic customers pay for their flight, their crypto currencies are converted into euros automatically at the current exchange rate by the payment system operator BitPay. airBaltic does not receive payments in crypto currencies. Availability of payments in other cryptocurrencies are subject to the cryptocurrency wallet the customer uses.

airBaltic accepts Bitcoin (BTC), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Ethereum (ETH), Dogecoin (DOGE) and 4 USD-pegged stablecoins (GUSD, USDC, PAX, and BUSD) as a payment for tickets sold on its website www.airbaltic.com. The crypto currency payment option is available when purchasing airBaltic GREEN tickets. Payments are free of airBaltic transaction fee and are available for flights booked at least five days ahead of the scheduled departure.

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