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December 23, 2021

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December 23, 2021

Austria declares four countries to be virus variant areas

Granite Pireci 23 December 2021 13:04

Yesterday, the entry rules in Austria were tightened considerably for some countries due to the new Omicron variant. Tourism has been accommodated somewhat, with one exception. The new CoV variant has also arrived in Austria and is causing quite a stir here. In other parts of the world, the spread of the - it seems - even more infectious variant can no longer be stopped - Great Britain registered over 100.000 new infections for the first time yesterday. The Austrian government therefore announced further tightening measures in a press conference: The countries of Great Britain, Norway, Denmark and the Netherlands will be declared virus variant areas with effect from December 25th, which means that a quarantine of ten days is generally mandatory. This measure hits the travel and tourism industry pretty hard at the end of the year. One exception to the rule: triple-vaccinated people with a valid PCR test.

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Wizz Air announces Vienna-London Gatwick

Jan Gruber 23 December 2021 12:27

The low-cost airline Wizz Air will be flying from Vienna to London Gatwick in the 2022 summer flight schedule. So far, the carrier has flown from Austria to Luton Airport. The first flight is scheduled to take place on March 27, 2022. Wizz Air was able to obtain 15 additional slot pairs in Gatwick. Apparently, these will also be used, at least in part, for flights to Vienna. The route is already the second connection between Vienna and London operated by Wizz Air, alongside the Vienna-London Luton connection. Wizz Air has operated a base in London Gatwick since October 2020. Daily rotations between the two airports are planned. "With the new connection, we can further expand our presence and continuously expand our network. We are pleased that we can already announce new destinations for the 2022 summer flight schedule, making air travel affordable for everyone," said company spokesman András Rado.

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Omikron red pen: Ryanair temporarily suspends 15 routes in Austria

Jan Gruber 23 December 2021 11:49

The Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has so far made it through the 2021/22 winter flight schedule in Austria better than its competitor Wizz Air, for example. Now the group of companies headed by Michael O'Leary is also applying the "Omicron red pen" in Salzburg and Vienna. 14 routes from the capital will be temporarily suspended and one route in the city of Mozart will be affected. The destination Agadir, which is offered from Vienna, is a special case. This is not included in the number mentioned because this route is not allowed to be served for official reasons. Morocco is currently banning all international passenger flights, so all airlines are equally affected. In Vienna, the "string concert" begins immediately after January 6, 2022. For the time being, Ryanair only wants to pause the affected routes in January 2022. On many other routes, there will be some significant frequency reductions. One example of this is Dortmund, which will only be served twice a week for the time being. The following destinations are affected by the temporary suspension from Vienna: Aqaba, Banja Luka, Billund, Bristol, Gdansk, Edinburgh, Kosice, Lappeenranta, Liverpool, Nis, Sandefjord (“Oslo Torp”), Pisa, Rome-Ciampino and Suceava. Manchester is suspended from Salzburg. The reason for the reduction at Ryanair is that due to the recent tightening of entry and quarantine regulations, demand has taken a sharp dip since January 2022. The low-cost carrier felt this a little later - in direct comparison with Wizz Air and Austrian Airlines - but was not spared. The classification of the United Kingdom as a so-called virus variant area is also the reason why UK destinations are being suspended at an above-average rate. It should also be noted that, among other things,

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Bulgaria lands Tayaranjet

Jan Gruber 23 December 2021 10:03

The Bulgarian airline Tayaranjet is forced to keep all of its aircraft on the ground. The aviation authority has suspended the AOC and operating license. This means that the company is no longer authorized to operate commercial passenger flights. The tricky part is that Tayaranjet recently won a PSO tender in Italy. Due to a lack of authorization as an airline, it will not be able to carry out this contract. It has not yet been decided whether there will be a new tender or a temporary emergency award. According to the Bulgarian authorities, the AOC and operating license were suspended because the criteria for financial performance were no longer met. However, the carrier has the opportunity to prove this again and can then be granted the certificates again. In Italy, Tayaranjet caused a stir in the past because several pilots allegedly sued for unpaid wages.

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Tui chartered Enterair to Karlsruhe / Baden-Baden

Amely Mizzi 23 December 2021 09:36

The German tour operator Tui plans to use the Polish charter airline Enterair from Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden in the 2022 summer flight schedule. The carrier will serve six destinations on behalf of the tour operator. There will be four flights a week to Palma de Mallorca, twice a week to Heraklion and one charter flight per week to Las Palmas, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Ibiza. Tickets can soon be purchased through Tui Germany and travel agencies (online and offline).

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Gatwick: Wizz Air takes over 15 ex-Norwegian slots

Jan Gruber 23 December 2021 09:05

The Wizz Air Group wants to significantly expand its presence at London Gatwick Airport. It is therefore very fitting that it has acquired 15 pairs of slots previously held by Norwegian. Wizz Air UK has had a base there since October 2020. The acquisition of the additional take-off and landing rights comes at a good time for CEO Jozsef Varadi, who has repeatedly criticized the fact that unused slots have not (yet) been reallocated due to the corona pandemic. The Gatwick base is to be expanded by one aircraft to five Airbus A320neos. The acquisition of airport slots at Gatwick Airport will enable us to improve our presence and competitive position in the London market. We are continuing to expand our business in the UK and remain committed to making air travel affordable for all. The 2022 season has the potential to be a great opportunity for British aviation to get back on its feet. "The acquisition of airport slots at Gatwick Airport will enable us to improve our presence and competitive position in the London market. We continue to grow our business in the UK and remain committed to making air travel affordable for all. The 2022 season has the potential to be a great opportunity for British aviation to get back on its feet," said Wizz Group CEO Jozsef Varadi.

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Lithuania: Jump Air launches first ATR72-500

Amely Mizzi 23 December 2021 08:33

The airline Jump Air has registered the first ATR72-500 at the AOC, almost a year late. It is currently at Mönchengladbach Airport and is registered as LY-JUP. According to CH-Aviation.com, the aircraft currently has the registration 9H-AHM, is 14,7 years old and was previously used by Cabo Verde Airlines, among others. Jump Air wants to enter the ACMI and charter business. The fleet is to grow to four ATR2023-72s by 500. The company also plans to purchase freighters of this type.

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Commentary: Demand collapses again, what a surprise...

Jan Gruber 23 December 2021 08:04

In the summer, pretty much no one wanted to believe that demand could collapse again in the winter of 2021/22, that lockdowns would sweep across Europe and that entry and quarantine regulations would be tightened again. Compulsory vaccination was still categorically ruled out at the time. Shortly before Christmas 2021, the situation is very reminiscent of the previous year, because Austria has once again been through a lockdown, the next one is already being "worked on", the Netherlands are spending Christmas in this state and this time many media are stirring up real panic about Omikron. The situation is not being approached objectively, because the variant has long been present throughout Europe and now de facto border closures are no longer of any use. Politicians in many European countries are taking measures again to ensure that measures are in place. Whether these make sense and are understood and supported by the population is another matter. It will be difficult for the travel industry, but it is itself responsible for a secondary reason why fewer people are booking now. Last year, airlines, tour operators and other providers systematically and illegally delayed refunds to their customers and in many cases tried to sell so-called “forced vouchers” with false information. Some providers went completely underground and were not available to their guests. And the very companies that you had to chase for money for a long time should you trust your money again in such an uncertain time? The travel industry is making it too easy for itself and is blaming all problems on political decisions. Or would you stay in a hotel again that cheekily charged you cancellation fees despite the official closure and departure

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Italy: LeOne relocates base to Genoa

Jan Gruber 23 December 2021 07:31

In the future, the small aviation company LeOne will no longer keep the aircraft in Pescara, but in Genoa. This means that the base will move within Italy. However, this step should not have any impact on the route network. The carrier currently only offers flights within Italy. The airports served are Trieste, Pescara and Genoa. Beechcraft 1900D aircraft with 18 seats will be used. According to the company, the change of base will take effect on January 3, 2022. Fly LeOne is a subsidiary of the Spanish tour operator Leisure One Tour SL. In October 2021, the Italian Leisure One Fly Srl was granted AOC and operating license. The fleet currently consists of one Beechcraft 1900D. Two more aircraft are to be added next year.

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UPS orders 19 more Boeing 767Fs

Amely Mizzi 23 December 2021 07:02

The US UPS Group is purchasing 19 Boeing 767F freighter aircraft. These are to be delivered to the cargo airline between 2023 and 2025. The order value at list prices is around 4,2 billion US dollars. Based on the 767-300ER (Extended Range) passenger jet, the 767 Freighter carries up to 52,4 tons of revenue cargo with intercontinental range and serves as a flexible platform for long-haul, regional and feeder markets. UPS was the launch customer for the 1995 Freighter in 767 and has ordered a total of 91 aircraft since then. The airline currently operates 236 Boeing freighters, including the 747, 757, 767 and MD-11. "The Boeing 767 is the most versatile aircraft we operate," said UPS US Operations President Nando Cesarone. "Our plan to purchase 19 aircraft and take delivery between 2023 and 2025 is consistent with the strategy and investment forecast shared during our Investor and Analyst Day in June 2021. It also supports our sustainability efforts by making our fleet more efficient and reliable."

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