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SAS to offer new ski options to British travellers this winter
Just a short distance from around 250 slopes in the in Sälen and Trysil regions of Sweden and Norway, the flights offer British skiers easy access to one of Scandinavia’s leading winter sport regions.
easyJet to launch new Birmingham-Glasgow connection in March
easyJet will introduce a new route, starting in the spring, from Birmingham Airport to Glasgow. The new domestic departure will launch on March 29th and will operate 13 times a week between the two cities.
Flybe reaches highest IATA New Distribution Capability certification
Flybe has become the first regional airline in the world to be awarded International Air Transport Association level four New Distribution Capability certification.
Manchester Airport seeks to maximise HS2 benefits
Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, has met with Mark Thurston, chief executive of HS2, to discuss the potential for the new train line to boost the northern economy.
Hong Kong International cancels all Monday evening flights
Hong Kong International Airport cancelled all flights on Monday as thousands of protesters descend on the location to campaign against a proposed extradition bill and police treatment of protesters.
AirAsia welcomes first A330neo to Thailand fleet
AirAsia has taken delivery of its first A330neo aircraft, to be operated by its long-haul affiliate AirAsia X Thailand. The aircraft was delivered via lessor Avolon and is the first of two A330neos set to join the airline’s fleet by the end of the year.
Runway repairs see Dubai International passenger numbers slip
The closure of one of DXB’s two runways between April 16th and May 30th for a complete rehabilitation programme reduced the airport’s capacity, contributing to a decline in traffic of 5.6 per cent year-on-year.
Gatwick unveils plan for North Terminal expansion
Gatwick has published a new five-year capital investment programme which highlights more investment in automation and technology as an enabler of sustainable growth.
Ryanair pilots vote to strike in Ireland
A day after Balpa members in the UK confirmed dates for strike action, they have been joined by colleagues in Ireland. Directly employed Ryanair pilots based in the carrier’s home country and represented by the Fórsa union voted by 94 per cent to back industrial action.
Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club renews Qatar Airways partnership
Qatar Airways has renewed its partnership with the Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club for a further three years. The announcement follows a successful week for Qatar Airways as the official airline sponsor of the Qatar Goodwood Festival.
Sabre Corporation expands partnership with Spirit Airlines
Sabre Corporation will expand its digital operations technology alliance with Spirit Airlines. The deal will make the airline one of the first carriers to utilise the breadth of the innovative, next-generation Sabre Operations Platform.
Norwegian strengthens partnership with eDreams Odigeo
The close partnership between the two companies will provide travellers booking their trips on eDreams, Opodo, GO Voyages and Travellink with greater access to Norwegian’s fares, offers, and ancillary services.