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Not Aer Lingus, but Iberia will be the A321XLR launch customer

The Irish IAG group member Aer Lingus will not be the launch customer of the Airbus A321XLR after all. According to the company, the reason for this is that a dispute with employee representatives over pilot salaries could not be resolved in time. The aircraft in question, which was actually supposed to be handed over to Aer Lingus in September 2024, is expected to go to the group's sister company Iberia. IAG explained, among other things, that this decision was made because the Irish carrier's cost structure was said to be too expensive. Six A321XLRs were actually supposed to go to Aer Lingus and eight to Iberia. Now IAG is reshuffling the cards. According to a report in the newspaper "El Pais", the Spanish airline is to take over the first unit of this type. This A321XLR will be used to fly to destinations such as Atlanta, Orlando, Philadelphia and Charleston. Aer Lingus and the Irish Pilots' Union are in the midst of a pay rise dispute, with pilots demanding a pay rise of more than 20 percent while the airline is not willing to go beyond 8,5 percent. The dispute is currently before Ireland's Employment Tribunal, which will make its recommendation in the next few days.

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Eurolines takes over marketing for Mayfair Jets

Mayfair Jets, with offices in Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, and Spanish company Euroairlines have signed a distribution agreement that will allow the Arab airline to market its flights through travel agents in more than 60 countries. Through the agreement, Euroairlines, thanks to its presence in over 30 BSP markets, will market Mayfair Jets flights in Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia through its IATA Q4-291 plate. The flights will be available on the main global distribution systems (GDS) in which Euroairlines is present, such as Amadeus, Sabre and Travelport. Mayfair Jets offers flights to Italy, Egypt, Dubai, Hong Kong and Turkey, among other destinations. The offers include flights between Marsa Alam and Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, and Naples, Milan, Verona and Bari in Italy. In addition, all routes from German, Austrian and Swiss markets to Spain and Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh will be offered. The airline operates a fleet of four charter aircraft, including two Boeing (737-800 and 737-400) and two Airbus (A320 and A321) aircraft with an average of 170 passenger seats. In addition, it offers private jet services in a Bombardier Challenger 650 for 12 passengers, an Embraer Legacy 650 for 13 passengers and an Bombardier Learjet 45XR for eight passengers, as well as an air ambulance. Mohamed Ahmed, co-founder of Mayfair Jets, explains: “The collaboration enables tailor-made travel solutions to meet diverse customer needs. Whether a combination of private jet travel and scheduled flights for a business trip or a luxury holiday package that includes both services, customers can enjoy personalized travel experiences.” “Euroairlines’ distribution strategy plays a crucial role in expanding

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Salzburg Airport is planning a comprehensive terminal renovation

The terminal landscape of Salzburg Airport, consisting of the base building from 1966, is reaching the end of its life cycle in structural, technical and administrative terms. A fundamental renovation is unavoidable for international airport operations in Salzburg. Various companies, including ATP Architekten Ingenieure and ATP Sustain, applied for the project and were able to win the tendering process with innovative ideas. "We took our time to find an attractive planning concept. The initial concept submitted by ATP Architekten Ingenieure was rated as the best by the evaluation committee. This gives us a good basis on which we can build in the further planning phase in the coming months," commented airport managing director Bettina Ganghofer. "Salzburg Airport plays an important role as a driving force for the economy, tourism and employment in our region. The terminal development is an important step to further consolidate Salzburg as a business location and boost regional value creation," added Supervisory Board Chairman and Deputy Governor Stefan Schnöll. In addition to the main project "terminal development", further structural adjustments are required to transform the airport into an energy-optimized ensemble by 2033. The current terminal landscape consists of more than a dozen buildings that have been created over the decades through adjustments or additions. These are now being completely renovated, expanded, architecturally and spatially connected and adapted to modern technical and regulatory standards. Departure Terminal 2 is being expanded and rebuilt, the centrally located check-in hall is being adapted and expanded to include a catering and AIR experience level. Together with the successively newly built Arrival Terminal 1, this is to form the new terminal landscape of Salzburg Airport.

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Berlin: Eurowings takes on Yerevan and Tivat

Eurowings has expanded its flight offering from Berlin Airport and is now flying to two new destinations. The airline is now offering a weekly connection from Berlin to Yerevan, the Armenian capital. The flights take place every Friday. From July 13, 2024, this route will even be served twice a week, on Wednesdays and Saturdays. In addition, Tivat in Montenegro will now be served once a week, on Saturdays. Yerevan, one of the oldest cities in the world, is located at an altitude of around 1.000 meters in the Lesser Caucasus. The metropolis of millions, also known as the "Pink City" because of the color of its houses, offers a rich history and a diverse culture. Armenia itself can look back on a 3.000-year cultural history between Europe and Asia, characterized by ancient monasteries, historical sites and breathtaking landscapes. Eurowings' expansion of its flight offering includes a total of 40 destinations from BER, including destinations in the Nordic countries such as Helsinki, Gothenburg, Copenhagen and Stockholm, as well as on the Mediterranean such as Palma de Mallorca, Dubrovnik, Bastia and Beirut. In addition, the airline will also fly to North Africa and Turkey in July and August, with connections to Tunis in Tunisia from July 15 (Mondays), Adana in Turkey from July 16 (Tuesdays) and Casablanca in Morocco from July 21 (Sundays).

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