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September 20, 2022

Air Baltic doubles the number of mobile bookings

Granite Pireci September 20, 2022 20:05

Air Baltic was able to more than double the number of mobile bookings in the first eight months of 2022 compared to the same period last year. In total, 30,3 percent of all bookings on the Latvian airline's website were made via a mobile device, 7 percent more than in the previous year. "In recent years, we have observed consistent and strong growth in mobile bookings on our website. We are continuously working to improve user-friendliness, including when using our website on mobile devices, to provide our passengers and customers with the simplest, smoothest and most convenient experience possible," said airline CEO Martin Gauss. The number of mobile bookings via mobile app has quadrupled compared to the previous year, the company said in a press release.

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The Association of Friends of Linz Airport celebrates its 40th anniversary

Granite Pireci September 20, 2022 19:05

The Association of Friends of Linz Airport celebrated its founding 10 years ago on September 2022, 40. The anniversary celebration was also held directly at Linz Airport. Thanks to the close cooperation with Linz Airport, it was also possible for aircraft such as the T-6 from Flying Bulls or the McDonnell Douglas MD-82 from European Air Charter to take part in the anniversary celebration. In addition, the guests were of course also treated to culinary delights, with Heurigenjause from the Ederhof in Rutzing and free drinks. In addition to the obligatory anniversary cake with appropriate icing, there were also other small desserts. The tombola, for which the association's board of directors was able to collect well over 40 non-cash prizes, was also very well received by the guests and was one of the highlights of the event. "In the last 2 years, our association members have had to endure numerous hardships due to the corona pandemic, so we are taking this tombola as an opportunity to say a big thank you for your loyalty," said association chairman Robert Lang. In addition to annual memberships, books and restaurant vouchers, prizes were also up for grabs, including simulator hours for the Boeing 737 in Alkoven and a helicopter at RotorSky, sightseeing flights, travel vouchers from Linz Airport and Schöner Reisen. The main prize was a one-hour sightseeing flight in a private jet from Globeair. In addition, the club's 40th anniversary was also marked in an anniversary publication, which is available free of charge at upcoming events and from the information stand in the arrivals hall at Linz Airport.

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HAM: 50 years ago the first flight of Turkish Airline started

Granite Pireci September 20, 2022 18:03

50 years ago, Turkish Airlines flew the Hamburg-Istanbul route for the first time. The Turkish airline has since become the largest provider of flights to Turkey from Hamburg. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of Turkish Airlines' first flight from Hamburg, the airport recognized the airline's importance. "A 50-year business relationship is not a given. A real success story began with the Hamburg-Istanbul connection. Turkish Airlines' services are in high demand all year round and are an integral part of Hamburg's route network," said Michael Eggenschwiler, CEO of Hamburg Airport. In addition, Turkish Airlines was one of the first airlines to restart operations during the pandemic crisis and gradually increased frequencies. In terms of passenger numbers, the airline is the largest provider of flights to Turkey from Hamburg and the fifth largest airline in the Hanseatic city. With Istanbul (IST) and Istanbul-Sabiha Gökçen (SAW) airports, the Turkish airline has two year-round destinations in its program. In summer, the offer will be expanded to include Ankara and Antalya, one of the most popular holiday destinations for northern Germans. In addition, the airline traditionally focuses more on family visits from June to August and offers flights to other Turkish airports. In the 2022 summer season, there were six seasonal destinations, including Ordu, Kayseri and Adana.

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Tui switched to the level before the pandemic

Granite Pireci September 20, 2022 17:05

After a significant recovery in summer business, the world's largest travel group is expecting similar booking numbers in winter as before the corona pandemic. Overall, bookings for the summer program currently amount to 12,9 million, which corresponds to 1,4 million new bookings since the last update in August, said outgoing TUI boss Fritz Joussen. The number of bookings currently corresponds to 91 percent of the level in summer 2019. Sales are looking even better, as average prices are 18 percent higher than in 2019, said Joussen. Around 5,3 million guests started their TUI vacation in the main summer months of July and August, twice as many as in July and August of the previous year, when the number was 2,6 million. Bookings in this period thus reached 94 percent of the level in summer 2019. Currently, around a quarter of the winter program is sold and bookings correspond to 78 percent of the booking level for winter 2018/19. Average prices are currently 26 percent higher than the level for winter 2018/19. As in the summer, the travel company is again seeing a trend towards a higher proportion of short-term bookings for winter. This will probably continue, says Joussen - also for cruises. For the 2022 financial year, the CEO wants to return to a "significantly positive adjusted EBIT" in the operating result before interest and taxes. Work is being done to ensure that this is also above the 2019 figure, he added. The new CEO Sebsatian Ebel wants to present really valid figures for the 2021/22 financial year on December 14, as

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Tuifly Belgium relocates Boeing 787 to the Netherlands

Jan Gruber September 20, 2022 16:01

In the summer of 2023, Tuifly Belgium will only operate one Boeing 787. So far, two Dreamliners have been stationed at Brussels Airport. This also means that long-haul services from Belgium will be reduced, a company spokesperson confirmed. The company justifies the decision by saying that fuel costs have risen sharply and there is currently no end in sight to the increases and inflation. The kerosene surcharges from Belgium have already had to be raised to over 300 euros. This of course has consequences, because sales have collapsed. Many Belgians are apparently unwilling or unable to pay the additional costs. Tuifly Belgium currently uses two long-haul Boeing 787 aircraft from Brussels. One of the two aircraft will be relocated to the Netherlands to replace an aging B767 there. It is currently assumed that demand from the neighboring country will remain more stable. The Dreamliner is to be used in particular to strengthen traffic to the Netherlands Antilles. Some long-haul destinations will be eliminated from Brussels. According to current information, Santo Domingo and Miami will no longer be offered in the 2022 summer flight schedule. Other destinations, for which a final decision has not yet been made, are in jeopardy. There will be reductions to Cancun, Cuba, Punta Cana and Jamaica.

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China Airlines: Comeback in Vienna and daily Frankfurt flights

Amely Mizzi September 20, 2022 15:00

The Taiwanese airline China Airlines intends to reactivate the flight connection between Taipei and Vienna with effect from October 31, 2022. At the same time, the Frankfurt route is to be increased. Taiwan will significantly ease entry and quarantine regulations. In addition to its own citizens, residents of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and Europe will also benefit from this. Initially, China Airlines will fly three times a week between the two cities. Between October and December 2022, flights from Vienna will be offered on Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. In the opposite direction, flights will be on Mondays, Fridays and Sundays. From January 2023, flights will be operated between Taipei and Vienna on the following days: Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. The return flight will be on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays. China Airlines currently offers four rotations per week in the direction of Frankfurt am Main. In October 2022, the number will initially increase to five weekly rotations. From November 2022, the Taiwanese carrier plans to fly daily between Taipei and Frankfurt am Main again.

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Package tours: According to Tui, all-inclusive is in high demand

Amely Mizzi September 20, 2022 14:07

The tour operator Tui is currently experiencing increased demand for all-inclusive package holidays. Around 60 percent of bookings are expected to be in the long-haul travel segment. However, there are also significantly more advance bookings for offers within Austria for the 2022/23 winter season. The tour operator explains in a media statement that almost every second booking is booked with an all-inclusive meal package. A particularly high number of contracts are signed in the regions of Turkey and Egypt. According to the company, 90 percent of hotels there offer the "AI" package. The Canary Islands are also still on trend as a popular winter destination. The Maldives remain unmatched this winter, having been in high demand even during the pandemic. "In Thailand, we are noticing particularly strongly that there is a great need to catch up now that entry requirements have been relaxed," says Tui Austria Managing Director Gottfried Math. The Canary Islands have been a perennial hit in winter for years. The travel group currently has around 1.000 accommodations in its portfolio. From October 22, 2022, charter flights to Marsa Alam will be offered again. These will be operated by Austrian Airlines from Vienna on Saturdays. From November, the first Nile cruise ship under the Tui Blue flag will depart from Luxor to Aswan. The ship has 45 cabins. "This winter, Tui guests will experience the most beautiful beaches with guaranteed sunshine and a few hours' flight by the sea, as well as the wanderlust destinations with easier entry, as well as fun on the slopes in the Austrian ski resorts," says Math. Particularly popular destinations on long-haul routes: 1. Maldives 2. Canary Islands 3. Egypt 4. Thailand 5. Mexico 6. Dominican Republic 7. Mauritius 8. Tanzania 9. USA 10. UAE Popular destinations

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Open applicant day: Wizz Air is looking for pilots in Vienna

Jan Gruber September 20, 2022 13:01

The low-cost airline Wizz Air is looking for additional pilots. To this end, an open application day for pilots is being held on September 21, 2022 at the NH Hotel at Vienna-Schwechat Airport. Interested pilots can come to the Conference Center of the NH Hotel at Vienna-Schwechat Airport on September 21, 2022 from 9:00 a.m. and find out about employment opportunities at Wizz Air. If you are interested, you can also apply on the spot. It can therefore be useful to bring the documents with you. Advance registration is not necessary. The low-cost airline says it has already hired around 400 pilots in the first few months of the current year. It is currently looking for additional pilots across its network, which is why an open application day is also being held in Vienna-Schwechat. Program for the Open Day: Company presentation, network and future plans Training and employment conditions Career opportunities, advancement opportunities, salary schemes and social benefits Question and answer session

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Winter 2022/23: Eurowings reduces wet leases to two A220-300 and B737 each

Jan Gruber September 20, 2022 09:05

In the 2022/23 winter flight schedule, only four aircraft will fly for Eurowings under wet lease. Each jet, including its crew, will be based in Cologne/Bonn and Düsseldorf, the company confirmed. In the 2023 summer flight schedule, up to eleven Airbus A320s from Avion Express Malta, five Airbus A220-300s from Air Baltic and Boeing 737-800s from Tuifly will be in use on behalf of Eurowings. In winter, the number of wet lease partners will be much more manageable, as only Air Baltic and Tuifly will fly for Eurowings, a spokeswoman confirmed. Two Airbus A220-300s from the Latvian airline will be in use for the Lufthansa subsidiary from Düsseldorf. This reduces the number of aircraft leased by this operator by three. The numerous Airbus A320s from Aviation Express Malta will no longer be needed in the 2022/23 winter flight schedule. Two Boeing 737-800s from Tuifly will continue to fly for Eurowings from Cologne/Bonn. "As expected, the volume of wet leases will decrease sharply in the winter program - in line with our motto of employing partner companies mainly for the busy summer peaks. In line with the seasonal ups and downs, we are reducing our wet lease capacities in the 2022/23 winter flight schedule to just four aircraft - two each from Tuifly (for Cologne/Bonn) and Air Baltic (for Düsseldorf). This means that Eurowings will fly almost exclusively with its own aircraft and its own staff next winter," a Eurowings spokeswoman told Aviation.Direct. When asked whether wet lease services would be required on a larger scale again in the 2023 summer flight schedule, the media officer said: "Summer 2023 is still very difficult to predict. Since we are regularly very flexible, Eurowings will not be able to predict the volume of wet leases.

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Chișinău: HiSky is fleeting two Airbus A321LR

Amely Mizzi September 20, 2022 08:39

The low-cost airline HiSky will purchase two Airbus A321LRs from Air Lease Corporation. These are to be delivered in March 2023. The company plans to use these two aircraft to serve long-haul destinations. The airline is still keeping quiet about the flight routes. Company boss Iulian Scorpan points out that the destinations will be announced in the course of autumn 2022. The group of companies consists of two airlines: HiSky (H7) is based in the Republic of Moldova and HiSky Europe (H4) in Romania. The A321LRs are intended for flight operations in Chișinău. Four Airbus A320s and one A319 are currently registered with the Romanian AOC. The one in the Republic of Moldova currently has an A319. The long-haul aircraft will be used to reach more distant destinations. Scorpan plans to communicate further details in the next few weeks.

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