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January 16, 2025

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January 16, 2025

Israir expands flight offer with new connection to Basel/Mulhouse

Stephen Steiner 16 January 2025 11:09

The Israeli airline Israir is launching a new connection to German-speaking countries from April 1, 2025. Once a week, every Tuesday, the Tel Aviv – Basel/Mulhouse route will be served with a Boeing 737-800. The flight will be operated in cooperation with the wet lease partner Smartwings. Israir is thus expanding its European route network and offering travelers from the region another direct connection to Israel. Israir, Israel's second largest airline, already flies from Tel Aviv to Berlin and Salzburg and is strengthening its presence in Europe with this new connection. The airline also operates domestic flights between Tel Aviv and Eilat as well as charter and scheduled flights to Europe, Asia and Africa. Israir's fleet consists of eight Airbus A320s, which will also be used for the planned European routes. By launching this new connection, Israir is demonstrating its ambition to further expand its market position and meet the demand for air travel between Israel and Europe. The airline is pursuing continuous expansion to support growing tourist and business traffic.

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Austrian Airlines resumes flights to Tel Aviv, Iran and Lebanon still excluded

Jan Gruber 16 January 2025 10:36

Austrian Airlines will resume flights to and from Tel Aviv from February 1, 2025. This will be done after careful review of the current situation and in coordination with the Lufthansa Group. Israeli airspace will be used again from this point onwards, and Swiss will also start daily flights from Zurich to Tel Aviv from February. The flights to Tel Aviv will be operated with a short-haul aircraft from the Airbus A320 family. Initially, the flight is planned without a night stop for the crews. The airlines of the Lufthansa Group had previously suspended their flights to Tehran and the use of Iranian airspace until January 31, 2025. This measure has now been extended to February 14. Flights to Beirut will also remain suspended, and Lebanon's airspace will continue to be avoided. The decision to resume flight operations to Tel Aviv follows a detailed analysis of the security situation in the Middle East. Swiss and the Lufthansa Group have agreed to carefully reinstate the region into their flight schedule, taking into account the current political situation.

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Wizz Air resumes flights to Tel Aviv – travel options for British tourists increase

Stephen Steiner 16 January 2025 10:07

On 15 January 2024, Wizz Air resumed its scheduled service from London Luton to Tel Aviv, marking another step towards normalising travel for British tourists. The resumption of service comes at a time when Israel is attracting large numbers of travellers with attractive events such as the Dead Sea Marathon and Tel Aviv Marathon in February and Tel Aviv PRIDE in June. In addition, the popular Passover and Easter holidays in April are another reason to visit Israel during this period. In addition to Wizz Air, EasyJet flights will also resume from March and British Airways flights from early April. In addition, Virgin Atlantic is currently accepting bookings, which will be handled through a code-sharing partnership with El-Al. These developments offer UK travellers a wider choice of flights and prices compared to last year, when travel options were severely limited. In 2024, a total of 79.000 UK tourists travelled to Israel, accounting for 42 per cent of 2023's visitor numbers. Particularly striking is the increase in the number of British tourists in December 2024, with 6.500 visitors, an increase of 63 percent compared to December of the previous year. This is despite continued restrictive travel advice from the British government and limited flight availability. Israel hopes that tourism will continue to recover in 2025, as more travelers can now count on the normalization of travel conditions with more confidence in their travel planning.

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Boeing probably delivers last 777-300ER – successor delayed

Stephen Steiner 16 January 2025 09:58

In December 2024, Boeing may have delivered the last 777-300ER, according to reports from The Air Current. The aircraft, originally intended for China Southern Airlines, made its maiden flight on January 21, 2020. That was also the day the first positive corona case was reported in the United States, leading to a difficult production environment for Boeing. A year after the first flight, Boeing stopped production of the model. The aircraft was originally scheduled to be delivered to China Southern Airlines, but it instead went to lessor Altavair, which handed it over to Ethiopian Airlines. This move underscores the changes in Boeing's supply chain and order situation. The company had actually hoped to already deliver the successor to the 777-300ER, the 777X. But the 777X program is suffering from significant delays, and delivery of the first 777-9 is now not expected until 2026 at the earliest. The cargo version, the 777-8, is also not expected to be launched until 2028. However, Boeing plans to begin test flights of the 777X soon. Media reports suggest that these flights will take place shortly, although the company has not yet officially confirmed this. The delays in the 777X program, particularly the challenges with certification, have significantly delayed the launch of the new model.

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Sky Alps expands summer flight schedule with new connections from Mostar

Stephen Steiner 16 January 2025 09:55

The airline Sky Alps has added several new connections to its 2025 summer flight schedule. From May 15, 2025, the airline will regularly fly to destinations in Italy from Mostar in Bosnia. According to Aeroroutes, Sky Alps will open a new base in Mostar, from which flights to Milan-Bergamo, Naples and Palermo will be offered. The connection to Milan-Bergamo will be operated twice a week, on Thursdays and Sundays. Flights to Naples are scheduled for Tuesdays and Fridays, while Palermo will be served on Mondays and Thursdays. In addition to these new routes, Sky Alps will continue to offer flights from Mostar to Rome and Munich. The airline is relying on the Dash 8-Q400 regional aircraft, which will be used on all new routes. The period of the new connections extends from May 15 to October 12, 2025. Sky Alps is thus strengthening its presence in Bosnia and Herzegovina and offering travelers a direct connection to popular Italian cities. The opening of a new base in Mostar is intended to further expand connection capacities and improve the offer in the region.

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Mannheim City Air starts flight operations in summer 2025

Stephen Steiner 16 January 2025 09:54

Next summer, the new virtual airline Mannheim City Air will start operations and launch several routes from Mannheim. The successor to the insolvent Rhein-Neckar Air announced that it will be offering regular flights to the Italian island of Elba from May 8, 2025. Two connections per week are planned during the season, although there will only be one weekly connection from July 10 to August 21. In addition, flights to Heringsdorf on the Baltic Sea island of Usedom will be offered from May 10 to October 4, also once a week. Another highlight in the regional airline's summer flight schedule is the connection to Sylt. From April 19, 2025, Mannheim City Air will fly to Sylt twice a week. In the high season, from April 30 to October 1, the route will even be served three times a week. According to the current state of affairs, Private Wings will take over operational implementation. The new virtual airline will take over the business model of Rhein-Neckar Air, which had to file for bankruptcy at the beginning of November 2024. The reason was the insolvency of an unnamed tour operator. Despite these financial difficulties, the concept remains unchanged: Mannheim City Air continues to focus on popular holiday destinations such as Elba and Sylt and uses Dornier Do328 aircraft from Private Wings.

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Brussels Airport records 6,4% more passengers in 2024

Stephen Steiner 16 January 2025 09:51

In 2024, Brussels Airport recorded a significant increase in passenger traffic. With a total of 23,6 million travelers, an increase of 6,4% was achieved compared to the previous year. The positive growth is particularly reflected in the leisure segment, which was mainly driven by vacation trips and visits to family and friends. In addition to an increase in passenger traffic, the airport was also able to expand its networks. Ten new destinations and five new airlines now enrich the offer. For passengers, there was an expansion of connections, especially in the area of ​​long-haul flights. Brussels Airlines launched a new route to Nairobi, while Thai Airways and Singapore Airlines resumed their connections to Bangkok and Singapore. In addition, two daily direct flights to Shanghai were established with Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Air. New destinations such as Krakow, Bergen and Tromsø were also added in the short-haul sector. Particularly noteworthy was the increase in transfer passengers, who accounted for a total of 14% of departing passengers. The cargo sector also saw growth of 5%, with cargo volumes increasing to a total of 733.000 tonnes. In particular, demand for belly cargo, i.e. cargo in the cargo holds of passenger aircraft, showed a strong increase of 23%. The airport also welcomed four new cargo airlines, including LATAM Cargo and Virgin Atlantic. In the last months of the year, especially in December, cargo volumes increased significantly, with an increase of 38% compared to the same month last year. The number of aircraft movements increased by 2024% in 3 to a total of 198.617, with the number of passenger flights increasing by 4%. It is particularly noteworthy that

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DDSG Blue Danube presents itself at the Holiday Fair Vienna 2025

Amely Mizzi 16 January 2025 09:47

From January 16 to 19, 2025, the DDSG Blue Danube will be presenting its offers at the Vienna Holiday Fair. At stand C-0310 in Hall C, together with the Verkehrsbüro/Ruefa, trade fair visitors will gain an insight into the diverse program of Austria's largest inland shipping company. From city cruises to themed trips to the large Danube tour, there are numerous offers for unforgettable experiences on the Danube. Tickets and vouchers can be purchased on site and sent directly by email. "The Vienna Holiday Fair is an excellent opportunity for us to present our offers to a broad audience and to inspire travel enthusiasts for unforgettable experiences on the Danube," explained Wolfgang Fischer, Managing Director of DDSG Blue Danube. Wolfgang Hanreich, also Managing Director, emphasized that visitors to the fair can receive an exclusive 15 percent discount on two popular themed trips. These include the après-ski cruise on February 15, 2025 and the Swedish Night on February 21, 2025. Both events offer unique experiences and a party atmosphere on board. The DDSG Blue Danube, a company with a long tradition, was founded in 1995 as the successor to the First Danube Steamship Company, founded in 1829. With a fleet of nine ships, the company offers scheduled cruises as well as various themed cruises and charter options. The DDSG Blue Danube transports over 400.000 passengers annually.

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Air France presents its own room fragrance "AF001" for the first time

Amely Mizzi 16 January 2025 09:44

Since January 15, 2025, Air France has been launching its first signature room fragrance "AF001". This fragrance was developed by the renowned master perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, who is world-famous for his creations. The fragrance will be introduced in selected lounges at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport to offer travelers a special sensory experience. In particular, in the lounges of Terminals 2E, 2F, 2G and in the La Première suites, guests can experience the calming and fresh fragrance composition. "AF001" exudes a blend of musk, mimosa and floral notes of jasmine and rose, reminiscent of sunny days in the South of France. The choice of the name "AF001" is a reference to the legendary Concorde flights between Paris and New York and symbolizes the first journey of every passenger. According to Kurkdjian, it was the idea of ​​a ray of sunshine on the wings of an airplane that inspired him to create this special fragrance. The room fragrance is part of Air France's efforts to enrich the travel experience of passengers not only visually and acoustically, but also olfactorily. The fragrance "AF001" is not only presented as a trademark of the company, but is also another example of the excellence of French craftsmanship. With this fragrance creation, Air France wants to honor the "French art of living" on a global level and intensify the travel experience on all levels. A gradual introduction of the fragrance in other lounges around the world is planned.

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