Air India is expanding its flight offerings in Europe
SunExpress flies from Erfurt to Antalya
Edelweiss flies to Lofoten
Winter 2024/25: Norwegian takes on Rovaniemi-Munich
Skyalps has started Mostar flights
China Southern plans to start flights to Pakistan
Switzerland: GP Aviation receives approval for Pristina flights
Air India is expanding its flight offerings in Europe
SunExpress flies from Erfurt to Antalya
Edelweiss flies to Lofoten
Winter 2024/25: Norwegian takes on Rovaniemi-Munich
Skyalps has started Mostar flights
China Southern plans to start flights to Pakistan
Switzerland: GP Aviation receives approval for Pristina flights
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Mavi Gök Airlines fleets Boeing executive jet
The Turkish leisure airline Mavi Gök Airlines recently registered its first Boeing 737-700BBJ business jet on the AOC. According to CH-Aviation.com it is the machine with the serial number
Hand luggage: Spanish consumer protection favors low costers
The Spanish consumer protection organization has sued the airlines Ryanair, Vueling, Easyjet and Volotea. Specifically, it concerns the hand luggage regulations, which deviate from the IATA standard dimensions. Remarkably, there are other carriers, for example Wizz Air,
Sky Vision takes delivery of the world's second A320 conversion freighter
The Egyptian airline Sky Vision Airlines has taken delivery of the world's second converted Airbus A320P2F freighter. This machine is leased from the Vaayu Group, which also owns the first example.
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Chatting above the clouds: Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines are introducing free internet
The airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines want to make their flight offerings more attractive; free internet during the flight should enable chatting on board. The airlines Lufthansa, SWISS and Austrian Airlines
Emirates will also fly to Vienna with an Airbus A2024 in summer 380
Golf carrier Emirates Airlines will also regularly use the Airbus A2024 between Dubai and Vienna-Schwechat in the 380 summer flight schedule. It was recently announced that the carrier will be offering the superjumbos from February 21, 2024
Salzburg Airport with a new play area for children
In cooperation with Teekanne, a new indoor playground for children was opened at Salzburg Airport. This is located between the restaurants Relay Shop, So Coffee and the Resch & Frisch bakery
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Construction work: Rail connection at Düsseldorf Airport limited
Due to construction work, Deutsche Bahn AG passengers who want to reach Düsseldorf Airport by rail or who want to continue their journey from there will have to go there from March 22, 2024
Collective bargaining dispute: Lufthansa and Verdi nominate arbitrators
The Verdi union and the Lufthansa Group have appointed the arbitrators for the arbitration of the collective bargaining dispute that is simmering in the area of ground staff. These should take place between March 25th and 28th
Ground staff: Verdi lets Lufthansa employees vote on forced strike
A temporary peace obligation has been agreed between Lufthansa and the Verdi union regarding ground staff. However, the employee representatives are already preparing for the possibility that arbitration could fail. The members
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Zurich: Edelweiss launches two Finland destinations
The holiday airline Edelweiss will fly to two additional destinations in Finland from February 2024. These are the destinations Ivalo and Kuusamo. Edelweiss flies from February 2nd to March 22nd
Azerbaijan Airlines reactivates Baku-Geneva
After a long absence, Azerbaijan Airlines plans to return to Geneva Airport at the end of September 2023. The carrier intends to operate two weekly rotations with Airbus A319s. From the carrier's reservation system
SWISS celebrates 75 years of Zurich Airport
The Swiss airline SWISS is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Zurich Airport next week. As part of this commemoration, a three-day program will be organized for aviation enthusiasts. The airport
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Christmas 2023: These were the most popular holiday destinations for Germans
The past year was marked by rising prices and economic uncertainty. Nevertheless, more passengers traveled at Christmas 2023 than in the previous year and spending around Christmas has also increased. Where
The great Annapurna circuit with global hiking
The “Great Annapurna Circuit” in Nepal is at the top of the wish list for many trekking enthusiasts. Is it the magical attraction that comes from the imposing 8000-meter peaks of the Himalayas or that
Regiojet takes on Prague-Split
In the summer of 2024, the Czech long-distance bus and rail company Regiojet will operate a bus route between Prague and Split. This is served on Tuesdays, Fridays and Sundays in the direction of Croatia.
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2020: Airbus delivered 566 aircraft
The European aircraft manufacturer Airbus delivered 566 aircraft to 87 customers in the previous year. This is 34 percent below the value for 2019. However, the group announced
Does Hercules succeed Hercules?
At the beginning of the year, Defense Minister Claudia Tanner (ÖVP) again announced an investment program for the armed forces in the coming years. Despite the enormous new national debt caused by the corona crisis, some parts of the
50 years Saab 105OE: "Time to say goodbye"
Yesterday morning the "Fly-out", the official farewell of the Saab 105 OE, took place in the presence of Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner and high-ranking representatives of the armed forces at Vogler Air Base in Hörsching. With
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Oman lifts airspace closure for El Al
With new rules for air traffic, Oman is now following Saudi Arabia in a sign of rapprochement with Israel. In the future, the airspace will be open to all airlines that meet the requirements
USA: Snowstorm paralyzes air traffic
Parts of the US are facing a snowstorm severely restricting travel. Thousands of flights in the US have been canceled or delayed. For the first time in decades, in the otherwise
Fiji: CoV entry rules no longer apply
On February 14, the government of the island state of Fiji announced that all corona entry rules would be lifted in the future. Consequently, people without full vaccination protection are also allowed to enter the country, including the obligation
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- US's Surf Air changes name to Surf Anywhere 10 May 2024Surf Air (URF, Santa Monica) will change its corporate name to Surf Anywhere, Inc., and no longer use the "Surf Air" name to identify itself as an indirect air carrier or as an agent, according to a United States Department of Transportation (DOT) filing. In the trade name registration notice on May 6, DOT Office […]
- US's Southwest mulls cuts to pilot hours, pay 10 May 2024Southwest Airlines (WN, Dallas Love Field) is currently working with the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) on ways to address possible adjustments to monthly working hours and payments and “any changes necessary as the schedule for aircraft deliveries fluctuates.” Reuters news agency reported that the US carrier was planning to offer its pilots reduced hours […]
- Hawaiian to join Oneworld after merger with Alaska - CEO 10 May 2024Hawaiian Airlines (HA, Honolulu) plans to join Oneworld in time, pending United States Department of Justice approval of its USD1.9 billion merger with Alaska Airlines (AS, Seattle Tacoma International), a member of that alliance, said CEO Peter Ingram. Hawaiian does not belong to any major airline alliance but has individual commercial partnership agreements with several […]
- Alaska, Hawaiian Airlines merger deadline set for mid-3Q24 10 May 2024The United States Department of Justice has until August 5 to decide on the proposed merger between Alaska Airlines (AS, Seattle Tacoma International) and Hawaiian Airlines (HA, Honolulu), after the airlines complied with a second request to submit additional information and documents, triggering a 90-day waiting period for the finalization of the transaction. The merger […]
- Spirit AeroSystems to keep lower B737 output rate until YE24 10 May 2024Spirit AeroSystems, a key supplier to Boeing and the only manufacturer of B737 MAX fuselages, has said it is currently producing the fuselages at a rate well below Boeing's planned production rate of 38 per month, with no plans for an increase any time soon. "During late 2023, the company prepared for expected increases in […]
- EU court overturns EC's nod to Condor's €321m state aid 10 May 2024The European Union General Court has overturned a European Commission decision to approve EUR321 million euros (USD344 million) in restructuring aid for German carrier Condor (DE, Frankfurt International). Irish budget carrier Ryanair (FR, Dublin International) had contested the EC's July 2021 decision to approve the state aid to Condor without initiating a formal investigation procedure. […]