Wizz Air Vienna continues growing

Written by Leandro Agostini on December 21, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Wizz Air Vienna continues growing

December 21, 2022 – Wizz Air Vienna

Wizz Air Vienna, Europe’s fastest growing and most environmentally sustainable airline globally*, announced this week further expansion from Vienna, allocating one more Airbus A321neo aircraft to its base in the Austria’s capital city.

Wizz Air Vienna

The allocation of the new aircraft is enabling the launch of two new routes, starting from June 2023, as well as increased frequency on five routes from Vienna International Airport. The tickets are already available at wizzair.com or on the Wizz Air’s mobile app.

The allocation of an additional aircraft to the Wizz Air Vienna base will grow the base to six aircraft. The move brings the total number of the airline’s routes from Vienna to 38, including two newly launched. Passengers will now be able to fly with Wizz Air from Vienna to Bilbao (Spain) and Kuwait City (Kuwait). Furthermore, the additional capacity allows Wizz Air to increase the frequency of its flights from the base to Madeira (Portugal), Nice (France), Tel Aviv (Israel), Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) and Yerevan (Armenia).

Robert Carey, President of Wizz Air, said at the press conference: “Austria is an important market for Wizz Air and remains in our focus for continuous investment. Following today’s celebration of the first flights from Vienna to Jeddah and Riyadh, we are pleased to announce an addition of one more aircraft, growing Wizz Air’s Vienna base to six aircraft. With the new aircraft, we will expand our route network with two new routes to Kuwait City and Bilbao, increase frequency on five routes and add capacity of 350,000 seats for the Austrian market. This expansion further strengthens Wizz Air’s commitment to the Austrian market, operating Vienna’s only all-NEO fleet. We now offer the total of 38 routes to and from Vienna, providing connections to 25 countries in Europe and beyond.”

Focus on sustainability

Including the new aircraft announced today, Wizz Air will have six Airbus A321neo aircraft stationed at its Vienna base in the future. The young and modern fleet is equipped with the latest aviation technology, which brings numerous advantages and supports the airline’s ambitious sustainability strategy. The Airbus A321neo has reduced fuel emissions and noise pollution by half, and fuel consumption by 20 percent, compared to previous models. In addition, Wizz Air has the lowest carbon dioxide emissions per passenger kilometer of any airline in Europe and has committed itself to reducing emissions by a further 25 percent by 2030 compared to 2019 levels. Robert Carey noted: “We are currently the largest operator of A321neo aircraft in Europe and the only airline based in Vienna with all Airbus A321neo fleet. When it comes to decarbonizing aviation, Wizz Air is laser focused on the technology and innovation available here and now. We are confident that by investing in the most modern aircraft we will be able to continuously reduce passengers’ carbon footprint.”

In addition, Wizz Air Vienna recently became a member of the Alliance for Zero-Emission Aviation (AZEA), a voluntary initiative launched by the European Commission to pave the way for next-generation sustainable aircraft. “We are pleased to have joined AZEA and to collaborate with its members on ongoing research and development for hydrogen aircraft operations. It is imperative that all stakeholders – from airlines and airports to regulators and fuel providers – coordinate to ensure the infrastructure is ready to deploy this technology at scale. Our goal is to offer the most sustainable air travel possible through multifaceted collaborations, innovations and investments that are also affordable – because Wizz Air will continue to be the greenest choice for flying,” Carey added.

Ambitious growth up to 2030

Wizz Air has already opened three new bases in 2022, added over 230 new routes to its network and 34 aircraft to its fleet, continuing to pursue an ambitious growth strategy. To achieve this growth, Wizz Air is continuously expanding its team of dedicated personnel, both on the ground and in the air. By 2030, Wizz Air aims to employ 20,000 people and offer up to 2,000 people a year a promising and exciting job. In Vienna, Wizz Air is also looking for new staff as part of the expansion of its fleet to become a member of Team Pink and help make a lasting difference to air travel. The airline welcomes applications from anyone, with or without training, and career changers are also welcome. Interested parties can check open positions on WIZZ’s careers page and also apply for advertised positions right away.

Robert Carey said: “Wizz Air is an ambitious and growth-oriented airline with a strategy to expand its fleet to 500 aircraft within the next decade. Growth and sustainability go hand in hand at WIZZ, which is why we place particular emphasis on the numerous benefits we offer our employees. We have coped well with the crisis, operating today 135% of our pre-COVID capacity, and are already strategically positioning ourselves for the future with new employees.” Wizz Air Vienna

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Delta Air Lines celebrates return to Rio amid growth in demand for travel

Written by Leandro Agostini on December 21, 2022. Posted in Destination news, Airline.

Delta Air Lines celebrates return to Rio amid growth in demand for travel

December 21, 2022 –

Just in time for the holidays and the upcoming carnival season, Delta Air Lines resumed its popular seasonal route between its Atlanta hub and Rio de Janeiro’s Galeão International Airport (GIG) this week.

Delta Air Lines

Customers in Rio who boarded the airline’s first flight to Atlanta received a surprise gift of classic brigadeiros (Brazilian chocolate truffles) and a welcome note from Delta as the airline celebrated restarting the service.
“Travelers are yearning to reconnect and discover more of the places they want to visit, and Delta is excited to facilitate that need and increase our service between the U.S. and Brazil,” said Danillo Barbizan, Delta Air Lines Sales Manager for Brazil. “We are thrilled to resume our Rio-Atlanta route and to include our customers in the celebration.”

The service between Rio and Atlanta is now operating daily with Boeing 767-300 aircraft featuring Delta One, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin service. Delta has grown its network in Brazil as demand for travel continues to increase, connecting more of the United States to South America’s largest market and doing so with award-winning customer service. A seasonal second daily flight between Atlanta and Sao Paulo’s Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) also launched on Dec. 17 and is operating with Airbus A330 aircraft offering Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin service. Both the GIG-ATL and second seasonal GRU-ATL flights depart Brazil during daytime hours, making Delta the only US carrier to offer this convenient option to Brazilian customers.

In addition, Delta’s route between its New York JFK hub and São Paulo increased to daily service on Oct. 29 and is operating with Airbus A330-300 aircraft featuring Delta One, Delta Comfort+ and Main Cabin. With the expanded service, Delta is offering 28 weekly flights between the U.S. and Brazil, providing customers with convenient connection opportunities to destinations worldwide through Delta’s Atlanta and New York JFK hubs and through its partnership with LATAM.

MORE OF BRAZIL, SOUTH AMERICA AND THE U.S. WITH DELTA AND LATAM PARTNERSHIP
The Joint Venture between Delta and LATAM is already improving the travel experience for customers in select markets between North and South America, delivering benefits such as faster connections to access more than 300 destinations between the US/Canada and South America (Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay) and the earning of miles/points in each other’s frequent flyer programs. The partners recently announced new service between São Paulo and Los Angeles as their first joint market, launching on July 1, 2023. To book flights to and from Brazil, visit delta.com.

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Emirates flight to Bangkok – Expands operations with a fourth daily flight

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

Emirates flight to Bangkok – Expands operations with a fourth daily flight

December 19, 2022 – Emirates flight to Bangkok

Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways and providing more options for travellers.

Emirates flight to Bangkok

The additional frequency will help serve the increased demand for international travel to and from Bangkok, as Thailand’s travel and tourism sector experience a steep revival.

The additional Emirates flight will be operated by the airline’s flagship Airbus A380. Emirates’ flight EK374 – operated by a 3-class configuration – will depart Dubai at 22.35hrs, arriving in Bangkok at 07.35hrs, the following day. Emirates’ return flight EK377 – operated by a 2-class configuration – will leave Bangkok at 02.00hrs, arriving in Dubai at 06.00hrs. All times are local.

With 28 weekly flights to Bangkok and 14 weekly flights to Phuket, Emirates offers travelers flexible and enhanced connections between Thailand and Dubai, as well as onwards to 130 destinations across 6 continents. Emirates also operates a daily direct flight to Hong Kong from Bangkok.

Tickets can be purchased on emirates.com, Emirates Sales Office, via travel agents or through online travel agents.

The Emirates A380 experience remains highly sought after by travellers for its spacious and comfortable cabins, and signature products that offer travellers the best experiences in the sky like the Onboard Lounge, First Class suites and Shower Spa. The A380 experience is always rounded off by award-winning hospitality, regional culinary creations and authentic tastes, and the airline’s award-winning inflight entertainment system, ice, with more than 5,000 channels of on-demand entertainment at every customer’s fingertips.

Customers connecting through Dubai are encouraged to check the latest travel guidelines and ensure they meet the travel requirements of their final destination.

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SAS direct flights to Shanghai – more flights started December 16

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

SAS direct flights to Shanghai

December 19, 2022 – SAS direct flights to Shanghai

SAS operates direct flights to several cities in China including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Hong Kong. SAS also offers connecting flights to other cities in China such as Xian and Chengdu.

SAS is now adding a second departure to Shanghai making it two weekly departures from Copenhagen.

Starting December 16th, SAS offers more frequent departures between Copenhagen Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport. After operating the second weekly flight for the first time on the 16th of December, SAS will fly from January 6th from Copenhagen to Shanghai every Tuesday and Friday and from Shanghai to Copenhagen every Thursday and Sunday, throughout the winter season.

SAS direct flights to Shanghai

The flights are conveniently timed with late evening departures from Copenhagen and early morning arrivals back in Copenhagen to ensure full connectivity for passengers and air cargo with the SAS network.

SAS operates the Shanghai route with the Airbus A350. Apart from offering passengers a unique travel experience, this aircraft has a much lower fuel consumption and up to 30 percent lower CO2 emissions than previous comparable aircraft.

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Aer Lingus adds Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) to its Euro destinations

Written by Leandro Agostini on December 16, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Aer Lingus adds Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy) to its Euro destinations

December 16, 2022 –

Aer Lingus has unveiled a bumper 2023 summer schedule which will see it fly to 53 European destinations from Ireland, including three new exciting summer routes to Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy).

Aer Lingus

Aer Lingus also has over 2.25 million transatlantic seats on sale, making it the airline’s largest ever North American summer schedule to date. Next summer the airline will operate 15 routes from Ireland, including Cleveland for the first time and the return of Hartford, Connecticut. It will also operate two* direct transatlantic routes from Manchester to JFK and Orlando.

The summer 2023 schedule reflects the huge resurgence in leisure travel and the increasing demand for European sun destinations, particularly the Mediterranean. Aer Lingus is increasing its peak summer capacity to Malaga and Faro from both Cork and Dublin. It is also increasing capacity on other popular European routes including, Alicante, Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Perpignan, Izmir, Bordeaux, and Athens from Dublin.

Tapping into Travel Trends

Industry insights reveal growing travel trends for 2023, with Forbes highlighting two interesting motivations for choice in 2023 – a feeling of familiarity when travelling as well as the quest to follow a path less travelled. Condé Nast Traveller’s fifth annual travel summit also reports very similar travel motivations for 2023, the key trends highlight people seeking experiences rather than destinations; solo travellers joining group trips with strangers; travellers splurging more than ever; and major interest in traveling to learn a new skill. Aer Lingus’ three new summer destinations will allow travellers to tap into these trends as each provides many different types of experiences to be enjoyed by those feeling wanderlust in 2023.

Summer 2023 is set to be a year of continuing resurgence in a post-pandemic world. As the demand for summer travel returned in force last year, as Irish consumers look to the skies after past summers of staycations. 2023 is forecasted to show strong demand for family favourite holiday destinations like Spain and Portugal which offer the comfort and reassurance of the familiar. Whereas younger generations seek adventure along the paths less travelled, like the streets of beautiful Brindisi and the sandy beaches of Sardinia. Popular booking website, Sky Scanner, also released research for 2023 stating that one in four are considering solo travel this year.

Europe for Summer

Greek Islands

What better destination for a summer experience than a sandy beach and beautiful views? Greek island Kos, new to Aer Lingus’ summer schedule, is steeped in rich culture and surrounded by warm, clear waters and is a perfect holiday destination. Island hoppers can also discover other popular Greek islands such as Corfu and Santorini this summer.

Culture Capitals

According to Glamour Magazine’s 2023 Travel Trends, travellers are also ready to buckle up and head to culture capitals of the world to whet their appetite for change. Aer Lingus is meeting this demand with two cultural destinations that won’t disappoint. Flying into Olbia in Sardinia, a town filled with medieval history and sandy beaches, this destination provides all the culture with a dash of beach escapism, the perfect balance! Taking a flight to Brindisi, a city steeped in history, holidaymakers can take in beautiful scenery of both sea and city views of the Apulia region.

Sun-seekers are encouraged to book early to get the best value and ensure their spot on these highly sought-after flights. Aer Lingus will commence twice weekly flights to the new destinations starting with Kos and Olbia from May and Brindisi from June.

North America Milestone

Looking to North America, Aer Lingus will have a bumper 2.25 million seats on sale for Summer 2023, making it a record schedule in its history of flying across the Atlantic. In peak summer Aer Lingus will deploy its full Airbus A330 fleet and A321neo LR aircraft on the Atlantic, enabling Aer Lingus to offer 20% more seats from Ireland to the North America than 2019.

Key favourites Boston, New York JFK, Chicago and Washington D.C will operate double-daily from Dublin during peak summer; new route Cleveland, Ohio will commence in May; and Hartford, Connecticut will resume in March for the first time since the pandemic. Aer Lingus will operate a total of 15* North American routes from Ireland next summer.

Speaking about the Summer 2023 Schedule, Susanne Carberry, Chief Customer Officer said,

‘’Demand for European sun destinations is at an all-time high post-pandemic, with European sun high on everyone’s wish list, so Aer Lingus is delighted to announce increases across our European schedule to the most sought after, trendsetting European destinations this summer.

We have three very exciting brand-new destinations on offer in Kos (Greece), Olbia (Sardinia, Italy) and Brindisi (Italy), which our customers are sure to love exploring this summer. We’re seeing a big appetite for travel and our ambitious expansion into North America continues with Cleveland and Hartford services beginning, making our summer transatlantic schedule a record breaker with 2.25 million seats on sale.’’

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Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date

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

Aer Lingus launches largest UK transatlantic summer schedule to date

December 13, 2022 –

Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever summer 2023 schedule for UK customers with a record-breaking 2.25 million seats on sale to North America.
The Irish flag carrier unveiled its largest North American summer schedule to date in line with customer demand for more transatlantic flights, including services from its popular Manchester hub.

Aer Lingus

Customers can enjoy the ultimate in choice and flexibility when booking their summer holidays next year, with a huge 270,000 seats on offer flying direct from Manchester to New York, and Orlando.
Capacity from Manchester to New York has been boosted by a massive 72% by switching aircraft from the single-aisle Airbus A321LR to a wide-bodied A330, offering at least 133 more seats per flight.

Susanne Carberry, Aer Lingus Chief Customer Officer, said: “After a highly successful year flying customers to and from the UK over the Atlantic, we’re excited to be launching our largest ever summer schedule for customers in 2023.

“Flights from Manchester have proved extremely popular so we have boosted capacity by introducing larger aircraft on transatlantic services to New York, and next summer will offer 270,000 seats on sale direct from our north of England hub.
“This will give our customers even greater choice and flexibility when booking their summer holidays for 2023 and make Aer Lingus first choice for flying to North America.”

Aer Lingus’ UK customers can choose to fly either direct from Manchester to North America or for a wider variety of destinations via the carrier’s Dublin hub scores of cities across its extensive transatlantic network.
Next summer, Aer Lingus will operate 17* routes to the US, including bringing back its popular Dublin to Hartford service, in addition to launching new flights from Dublin to Cleveland, Ohio, the home of the world-famous Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

For those UK customers looking for winter sun, Aer Lingus also offers a seasonal service to Barbados, direct from Manchester, which operates until Spring 2023.
UK customers can fly from 13 conveniently located airports around the UK into Dublin with quick and easy connections, and US pre-clearance, onto Aer Lingus transatlantic flights.
These UK airports include; London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Bristol, Southampton, Leeds Bradford, Exeter, Newcastle, Cornwall Newquay and Isle of Man

Flying to North America with Aer Lingus via its Dublin hub, enables customers to experience the benefit of US Immigration Pre-clearance before they depart, allowing them to arrive into the US like a domestic passenger, avoiding any lengthy immigration queues.
As well as experiencing Aer Lingus’s warm and friendly inflight service, customers can also enjoy in-flight dining and free access to a world of entertainment, thanks to its state-of-the-art inflight entertainment service, featuring the latest blockbuster movies, box sets, games and much more.

For the lowest fares and more information on the summer 2023 schedule, please visit aerlingus.com.

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Amsterdam Rennes Flight – KLM lauches New flight in 2023

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

KLM’s New Amsterdam Rennes Flight

December 12, 2022 –

Starting March 26th, 2023, KLM is launching a direct service to the new destination of Rennes in the west of France.

Amsterdam Rennes Flight

The service will be operated by KLM Cityhopper. Rennes is KLM’s eighth destination in France. By including Rennes in its network, KLM is improving access to the region of Brittany for our customers.

Rennes

Rennes is the capital of Brittany in the northwest of France. With more than 3000 historical buildings and monuments, Brittany is one of the country’s most heritage-rich regions. There are many festivals for you to enjoy in the Breton capital and plenty of exciting outdoor activities, such as kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and horse riding.

Flight schedule

The KLM Cityhopper Embraer 175 aircraft will have a total seat capacity of 88. The service will commence at the start of the summer schedule on the 26th of March 2023. The flight schedule will be the same from Monday through Saturday, with different times on Sunday.

From Monday through Saturday, Flight KL1255 will depart Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 14:25 hours, arriving at Rennes Bretagne Airport at 16:00 hours. KL1256 will depart Rennes Bretagne Airport at 16:30 hours, arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 18:10 hours.
On Sundays, KL1255 will depart Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 11:45 hours, arriving at Rennes Bretagne Airport at 13:20 hours. KL1256 will depart Rennes Bretagne Airport at 13:50 hours, arriving at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol at 15:30 hours.

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Westjet new routes – expansion with flights from Canada to Japan and Europe in 2023

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

Westjet new routes

December 9, 2022, Westjet new routes – WestJet is a Canadian low-cost airline that was founded in 1996 and is based in Calgary, Alberta. WestJet operates scheduled and charter flights to more than 100 destinations in Canada, the United States, Europe, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.

WestJet is a member of the Star Alliance, and its frequent flyer program, WestJet Rewards, allows passengers to accumulate points that can be redeemed for flight discounts, upgrades, and other rewards.

Airline takes first step in growing overall capacity from YYC by more than 25 per cent in 2023

New intercontinental routes between Calgary and Tokyo, Barcelona, Edinburgh, and
increased frequencies between Calgary and Dublin, London, Paris and Rome significantly enhance options for leisure guests, business travel and cargo services

Westjet new routes announced

Westjet new routes announced today: as part of its wider growth strategy, announced its 2023 summer 787 Dreamliner routes from YYC Calgary International Airport, unveiling Tokyo, Japan, as its first destination in Asia with new service to Narita International Airport. The airline is also creating greater two-way tourism opportunities and increasing connectivity between Western Canada and Europe with new service between Calgary and Barcelona, Spain and Edinburgh, Scotland along with increased frequencies on existing European routes. Today’s announcement comes as WestJet prepares for broader expansion within Canada and North America over the coming months.

WestJet new routes – Positioned perfectly to connect Western Canada to the world, WestJet’s 787 flying from Calgary will see the airline take flight to eight transoceanic destinations in 2023. With 40 weekly departures strategically scheduled to maximize connecting capacity across 24 Western Canadian communities, the airline will offer more competitive options for its leisure and business guests and cargo customers as it fulfills its new strategic direction.

“This is an exciting day for the WestJet Group, our guests, and partners as we deliver on our new strategy and demonstrate our western focus as we increase our Calgary capacity by more than 25 per cent in 2023. Starting with the expansion of our intercontinental routes, future announcements will focus on domestic and North American additions that will bring even more affordable travel options to our guests in the new year,” said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group Chief Executive Officer. “With Calgary as home base to our 787 aircraft, access between western Canadian communities and these intercontinental destinations will play a vital role in creating an economically prosperous aviation pipeline that better connects Canadians to the world and the world to Western Canada.”

Tokyo, Japan – Alberta’s Only Non-Stop Gateway to Asia

With its expansive modern architecture, traditional roots, established ties to Alberta’s tourism and business economies and connectivity to more than 50 destinations across the continent, Tokyo is a natural choice for WestJet’s first destination in Asia. With three-time weekly seasonal service beginning, April 30, 2023, WestJet will be the only airline providing transpacific service to Asia direct from Alberta.

“The Government of Alberta congratulates Calgary and WestJet, and believes this is a major announcement for our province. Alberta is opening more to the world. We are excited to see the agreement from October result in billions of new investment come into Calgary, said Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta. “New routes are opening our province to major cities throughout the globe. We look forward to more good news like this in the future and remain committed to growing Alberta’s aviation and tourism sector in the future.”

Details of Westjet new routes’s Service to Tokyo*

Route	Start Date	Frequency	Departure Time	Arrival Time
Calgary – Tokyo Narita	April 30, 2023	3x Weekly	18:55	20:00
Tokyo Narita – Calgary	May 1, 2023	3x Weekly	22:00	16:00

* Pending Government Approval

Strengthening Western Canada’s tourism pipeline between Alberta and Europe with more flights and non-stop access to Scotland and Spain

WestJet will bolster its European presence between Calgary and six transatlantic destinations this summer by adding increased frequency on existing popular European routes and welcoming new non-stop service to Edinburgh, Scotland and Barcelona, Spain.

Westjet new routes’s service from Calgary to both Barcelona and Edinburgh will operate seasonally from May to October, up to three-times weekly. With the addition of its newest routes, WestJet will offer service to six European cities, increasing capacity by 95 per cent with flights to London Heathrow and Gatwick, Paris, Rome and Dublin.

“This is a tremendous day for WestJet, our city and for YYC Calgary International Airport. Calgarians will now have more choices when travelling abroad thanks to WestJet’s major investment in flights from our airport. WestJet making Calgary its single global 787 hub and these additional route offerings demonstrates their confidence in the economic future of both Calgary and Alberta. And it reinforces the advantage of YYC Calgary International Airport’s strategic position as a global connections hub,” said Bob Sartor, President and CEO of the Calgary Airport Authority.

Details of WestJet’s Summer 787 Service to Europe

Route	Start Date	Peak Frequency
Calgary – Barcelona*	May 6, 2023	3x Weekly
Calgary – Edinburgh*	May 17, 2023	3x Weekly
Calgary – London Heathrow	Continued from Winter	7x Weekly
Calgary – London Gatwick	April 30, 2023	7x Weekly
Calgary – Paris	Continued from Winter	7x Weekly
Calgary – Rome	April 6, 2023	5x Weekly
Calgary – Dublin	April 30, 2023	5x Weekly

*New Route from YYC

Additional Quotes:

“Today’s announcement is bigger than new direct flights. It means new jobs. It means a boost to our tourism industry and better links between Calgarians and their families abroad. It means greater access to our incredible city. WestJet’s new routes will play a big role in attracting investment and visitors to Calgary. Congratulations to WestJet and YYC for creating additional ways to connect Calgarians and our economy to the world.”

– Jyoti Gondek, Calgary Mayor

“This is the first time we’ve ever had a direct route between Edinburgh and Calgary, and it is always exciting to see our connectivity expand and bring Scotland closer to major cities around the world. WestJet’s commitment to Edinburgh and Scotland is a show of confidence in our market and demonstrates the huge interest in both Scotland and Canada as tourist destinations as well as important business and trade links. We are prepared for a stampede for tickets and are looking forward to working with WestJet to make this route a success and explore further opportunities if and when they arise.”

– Gordon Dewar, Chief Executive of Edinburgh Airport

“The launch of a direct service between Edinburgh and Calgary is great news for people and businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. We are investing in this service to make it easier to travel between Scotland and Calgary, as well as other parts of Canada and the West Coast of America, given Calgary’s role as a connecting hub for WestJet. It has the potential to create economic, social and cultural benefits while also enhancing our international connectivity. I also welcome the use of the Boeing 787 on the route, one of WestJet’s latest generation aircraft that will help reduce carbon emissions. I wish WestJet and Edinburgh Airport every success with this new service.”

– The Scottish Government’s Minister for Transport, Jenny Gilruth

About WestJet  

In 26 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees and more than 110 destinations in 24 countries. 

For more information about everything WestJet, please visit westjet.com.  
Connect with WestJet on Facebook at facebook.com/westjet 
Follow WestJet on Twitter at twitter.com/westjet and twitter.com/WestJetNews
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Subscribe to WestJet on YouTube at youtube.com/westjet 
Read the WestJet Newsroom at  westjet.com/en-ca/news 

Recent recognition includes: 

2020/2019 Number-One Ranked Canadian Airline Loyalty Program in Member Engagement (Bond Brand Loyalty)  
2019/2018/2017 Best Airline in Canada (TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Airlines)  
2019 Winner Among Mid-Sized Airlines in North America (TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for Airlines)  
2019/2018 Number-One-Ranked Airline Credit Card in Canada (Rewards Canada)  

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Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Taif, Saudi Arabia with Three Weekly Flights Starting 3 January

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

Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Taif, Saudi Arabia with Three Weekly Flights Starting 3 January

December 01, 2022 –

Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Taif, Saudi Arabia with Three Weekly Flights Starting 3 January 2023
The resumption of services will enable passengers flying from and to Taif to benefit from the airline’s extensive international network to across Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas via the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport.

Qatar Airways to Resume Flights to Taif

Qatar Airways flight QR1206, will depart from Hamad International Airport at 07:40, arriving at 10:10 at Taif International Airport. Qatar Airways flight QR1207, will depart from Taif International Airport at 11:10, and arrive at Hamad International Airport at 13:20.

Qatar Airways is currently operating two daily flights from Riyadh, four daily flights from Jeddah, two daily flights from Medina, five daily flights from Dammam, and a daily flight from Qassim.

Qatar Airways recently announced that Privilege Club has officially adopted Avios as its reward currency, opening up a world of new opportunities for members travelling across the airline’s extensive network. This partnership offers a combination of benefits, including a wide range of greater guaranteed award seats and competitive prices on Qatar Airways flights, in addition to experiencing the World’s Best Airline and enjoying the World’s Best Airport, Hamad International Airport (HIA).

Hamad International Airport (HIA) ranked “Best Airport in the World” for the second year in a row by SKYTRAX World Airport Awards 2022, is preparing to welcome 58 million passengers annually. A stunning expansion was recently unveiled featuring a 10,000-sqm, lush, tropical indoor garden named “The Orchard.” Drenched in natural light and featuring sustainably sourced plants and shrubs, it offers a show-stopping, luxury shopping experience to passengers with many first-of-a-kind retail outlets.

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The most popular destinations by AirBaltic

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 30, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

The most popular destinations by AirBaltic

November 30, 2022 – The most popular destinations by AirBaltic – which ones this time?

The most popular destinations of the Latvian national airline airBaltic for the upcoming winter season are Vienna, Munich and Tenerife. At the same time, London, Paris, Copenhagen and Amsterdam remain among the most popular year-round routes of the company. Reservations during the period of the winter solstice and New Year celebrations have already reached more than 60%, compared to the year before.

The most popular destinations by AirBaltic

Martin Gauss, President and CEO of airBaltic: The most popular destinations by AirBaltic: “Currently, we are living in a favourable situation, where the presence of the pandemic no more limits the possibilities to travel, and a growing number of passengers are already planning their trips up to two months in advance and more.”

“At this time of the year, of course, we can record a much higher demand for skiing trips, as well as, warm and sunny leisure destinations, and airBaltic can offer both,” Gauss added.

airBaltic provides flights to more than 70 destinations from Riga, Tallinn, Vilnius and Tampere, offering connections from Riga to a wide range of destinations in the airline’s route network in Europe, Scandinavia, the CIS and the Middle East. Also, this year airBaltic launched direct flights between Riga and sunny Gran Canaria and exotic Marrakech, both available twice a week.

A complete schedule of airBaltic flights and tickets are available on the company’s homepage at www.airbaltic.com.

airBaltic in brief:

airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) connects the Baltic region with over 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS. Over the last 27 years airBaltic has developed as a strong, profitable and internationally respected airline, which employs more than 2000 employees. airBaltic is by far the best known international brand of Latvia and responsible for more than 2.5% of the Latvian GDP.

airBaltic operates 36 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. airBaltic has received numerous international awards for excellence and innovative services. Skytrax has awarded Latvian airline airBaltic a five–star COVID-19 safety rating and the Best Airline in Eastern Europe in 2022.

In addition, airBaltic is one of the Top twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance by the safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency Airlineratings.com. In 2018 and 2019 airBaltic received the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Award as the Market Leader of the Year. In addition, in 2019 airBaltic received Sector Leadership Award by Airline Business. airBaltic is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 97.96% of the stock, while the rest of the shareholders hold 2.04%.

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Flydubai grows its network to 113 destinations in 53 countries

Written by Traveltalksteam on November 30, 2022. Posted in Airline, Destination news.

Flydubai grows its network

November 30, 2022 – Flydubai grows its network to serve 53 countries

The Dubai-based airline adds six destinations to its network with flights to Cagliari, Corfu, Hofuf, Krabi, Milan and Pattaya
flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, today announced the launch of flights to six destinations as it continues to grow its network. This includes the start of flights to Cagliari, Corfu, Krabi, Milan and Pattaya from 2023 as well as the resumption of flights to Hofuf from 24 November 2022 and flights are available for booking on flydubai.com.

Since the start of 2022, flydubai has launched flights to more than 20 destinations, including Pisa and Catania in Italy, Osh in Kyrgyzstan as well as Samarkand and Namangan in Uzbekistan. The addition of these six routes will see the flydubai network expand to 113 destinations in 53 countries. This represents a significant milestone as it is the largest number of destinations the carrier will serve since it began operations.

Commenting on the expansion of the airline’s network, Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “I am very proud to see our network grow bigger than ever. Dubai’s aviation industry has made a swift recovery, and our agility combined with our strong business model has enabled us to grow our operations and to achieve this significant milestone. With 113 destinations now available to book, we look forward to offering our passengers more options for travel across our ever-growing network.”

Milan is the second largest city in Italy and is one of the largest shopping and tourism destinations in Europe while Cagliari is the capital city of Sardinia and is well-known for its many historical monuments and beautiful beaches. The Greek island of Corfu has become popular for its stunning landscapes, rich multi-cultural heritage, crystal-clear seas and cosmopolitan Old Town.

Commenting on the launch of flights to these destinations, Jeyhun Efendi, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations and E-commerce at flydubai, said: “we are excited to announce the launch of year-round flights to Milan in Italy and seasonal summer flights to Corfu in Greece and Cagliari in Italy. We are pleased to see our network in Europe grow and to serve five destinations in Italy. Over the years, we have continued to see increased demand to and from the region and we look forward to providing our passengers with exceptional travel experiences.”

Krabi and Pattaya in Thailand are popular holiday destinations for beach goers and adventures alike. Krabi offers beautiful beaches, striking limestone cliffs and dense mangrove forests while Pattaya is distinguished by its resorts and hotels that overlook Pattaya Bay and its lively atmosphere.

Sudhir Sreedharan, Senior Vice President, Commercial Operations (UAE, GCC, Subcontinent and Africa) at flydubai, added: “we are delighted to offer our passengers more options for travel with our new flights to Krabi and Pattaya. Thailand has always been a popular choice, particularly with passengers from the GCC, CIS and Europe. The addition of these two destinations reaffirms our commitment to serving underserved destinations and we look forward to welcoming our passengers on board.”

In addition, the airline will resume flights to Hofuf in Saudi Arabia from 24 November 2022 with a two-times weekly service.

Flight details for the six destinations

Flights will operate from Terminal 2 and 3, Dubai International (DXB). Emirates will codeshare on these routes offering passengers more options for connections through Dubai’s international aviation hub.

Flights are available to book on flydubai.com, the official flydubai App, the Contact Centre in Dubai on (+971) 600 54 44 45, the flydubai travel shops or through our travel partners.

Flydubai grows its network: For the full timetable and fares, please visit: https://www.flydubai.com/en/plan/timetable

From its home in Dubai, flydubai has created a network of more than 100 destinations served by a fleet of 69 aircraft. Since commencing operations in June 2009, flydubai has been committed to removing barriers to travel, creating free flows of trade and tourism and enhancing connectivity between different cultures across its ever-expanding network.

flydubai has marked its journey with a number of milestones:

Flydubai grows its network

An expanding network: Created a network of more than 100 destinations in 53 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East, and the Indian Subcontinent.
Serving underserved markets: Opened more than 70 new routes that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were not served by a UAE national carrier from Dubai.
An efficient single fleet-type: Operates a single fleet-type of 69 Boeing 737 aircraft and includes: 31 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800, 35 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft.
Enhancing connectivity: Carried more than 80 million passengers since it began operations in 2009.

For all our latest news, please visit the flydubai Newsroom.

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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.

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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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