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RYANAIR ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2023 SCHEDULE FOR GLASGOW
Ryanair, the UK’s no.1 airline has announced its Summer 2023 schedule from Glasgow and Prestwick Airports, incl. 2 new routes from Prestwick to Marseilles and Pisa starting from Apr 2023 and increased frequencies on its ever-popular Glasgow to Dublin route.
Ethiopian adds Xiamen and Shenzhen to its cargo destinations in China
Ethiopian Cargo & Logistics Services, Africa’s largest network operator, has started two weekly freighter flights today connecting Xiamen with São Paulo and Santiago via Addis Ababa.
Emirates boosts operations to Cairo
Emirates has announced that it will boost its operations to and from Cairo to 28 weekly flights, effective 29 October, 2023. The additional flights provide more options for customers to connect to Dubai and beyond with enhanced schedules and the opportunity to enjoy more of the Emirates A380’s signature experience
Azul announces Nonstop flights to Paris
Azul, the largest Airline in Brazil in terms of departures and destinations; announces today the expansion of its international long-haul network and the addition of its 2nd European destination. Nonstop service from the Sao Paulo – Viracopos hub to Paris Orly airport will begin on April 26th.
Spirit Airlines Expands Puerto Rico Service with Five New Nonstop Routes
Travelers will get More Go than ever before to explore the Island of Enchantment this spring as Spirit Airlines announces the launch of five new, nonstop routes from Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU). The expansion adds convenient and affordable flights to Atlanta (ATL), Chicago (ORD), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW) and Hartford (BDL), growing Spirit’s Puerto Rico service from 11 destinations to 16 by June 2023.
Olá Lisbon! Etihad announces new flights to Portugal and other exciting summer destinations
Etihad Airways is expanding its European network this summer with the introduction of a new direct service between Abu Dhabi and Lisbon, effective from 2 July 2023. The airline will be connecting Abu Dhabi to Portugal’s capital city right in time for the summer holidays, with three weekly flights scheduled to be operated on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Sundays.
Emirates and the Great Britain SailGP Team announce three-year partnership
Emirates, the world’s largest international airline, and the Great Britain SailGP Team, one of the world’s most successful sailing teams, today have announced a three-year sponsorship deal. Under the agreement, Emirates will become the sailing team’s first-ever Title Sponsor starting with the race in Sydney on 18 and 19 February, 2023.
ANA partners with Amadeus to migrate all domestic flights to Altéa Passenger Service System
All Nippon Airways (ANA) is taking a significant step through an extended partnership with Amadeus. The renewed deal will continue to see the Amadeus Altéa Passenger Service System (PSS) support all ANA international flights across reservation, inventory, ticketing, and departure control.
KLM Expands Air/Rail Product with Additional Seats on Thalys Trains
KLM has purchased additional seats on four Thalys trains for transfer passengers travelling between Amsterdam and Brussels this summer. The extra seats form part of KLM’s efforts to scale down its four daily flights still operated between Amsterdam and Brussels. The extended air/rail product will be available from 26 March.
Oman Air to Introduce First Freighter by End of 2023 as Cargo Business Booms
Oman Air, the national airline of the Sultanate of Oman, has announced the introduction of its first freighter by the end of 2023, while celebrating outstanding 2022 results at its annual cargo workshop, under the theme ‘Journey to Success’.
Lufthansa Group Launches World’s First “Green Fares” for Sustainable Flying
The Lufthansa Group is further expanding its portfolio of sustainable travel offers and will be the world’s first airline group to offer a new product for more climate-friendly flying from February 15, 2023: The Green Fares.
Air India Selects Up to 290 Boeing Jets to Serve Its Strategy for Sustainable Growth
Boeing and Air India today announced the carrier has selected Boeing's family of fuel-efficient airplanes to expand its future fleet with plans to invest in 190 737 MAX, 20 787 Dreamliner and 10 777X airplanes.