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easyJet to open new three-aircraft base at Birmingham Airport next spring
The new UK base, which will open next March creating around 100 direct and supporting 1200* indirect jobs, is the first UK base opening following the pandemic The move follows easyJet’s return to growth in the UK this summer, where it will operate its biggest ever UK flying programme with around eight per cent more capacity than pre-pandemic, flying one million more seats and operating 57 new routes, including 23 from the UK
RYANAIR LAUNCHES FLIGHTS ON AMADEUS TRAVEL PLATFORM
Ryanair, Europe’s No.1 airline, has announced that it has expanded its low-fare corporate travel offering to the Amadeus Travel Platform, with an unrivalled network of over 3,000 daily flights to over 235 destinations across 36 countries available for Amadeus’ extensive B2B customer base to book now.
WIZZ AIR FURTHER EXPANDS IN ALBANIA WITH 11th AIRCRAFT TO BE BASED IN TIRANA
A total of 11 aircraft to be based in Tirana Three new routes and increased frequency on 10 routes from Albania
Aer Lingus says ‘O-hi-o!’ to new transatlantic service
Irish flag carrier becomes the only airline to offer direct flights between Europe and Cleveland. Bookings to North America up more than 20% on 2019 with 2.25 million seats on sale this summer
Vietnam Airlines launches online check-in service at Mumbai airport
Vietnam Airlines is set to officially operate direct flights between Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City and the Indian city of Mumbai, and launch online check-in services for passengers departing from Mumbai airport as of May 20.
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES EXPANDS SERVICE TO NATION’S CAPITAL WITH NEW NONSTOP ROUTES
Carrier to offer summer travelers more options with new nonstop service between Washington, D.C., and both Memphis, Tenn., and Albany, N.Y.
TAP win the quadruple at the Freddie Awards 2023
TAP’s Miles&Go frequent flyer programme voted best in class in Washington D.C.
Boeing Publicly Launches “Cascade” to Support Aviation’s Net Zero Goal
Data modeling tool quantifies strategies, enables collaboration on decarbonization solutions
New Historic Direct Flight, New York to the Faroe Islands, to Launch this Summer
Atlantic Airways, the Faroese national carrier, is launching a historic first scheduled service between the U.S. and the Faroe Islands. The route will connect New York Stewart International Airport (SWF) with Vágar Airport (FAE) in the Faroe Islands.
ALLEGIANT UNVEILS SPECIAL LIVERY DEDICATED TO INSOMNIAC FANS
Allegiant Travel Company has unveiled a special addition to its fleet: a vibrant, one-of-a-kind Insomniac-themed livery designed for Electronic Dance Music (EDM) fans and beyond.
Hawaiian Airlines Unveils Boeing 787 Dreamliner Cabin Design; Introduces Leihōkū Suites
Cabin designs immerse guests in natural materials and celestial elements throughout their journey
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays celebrate brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft coming into operation
Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have celebrated the first of their brand-new Airbus A321 neo aircraft coming into service last week, with a customer celebration at Manchester Airport