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Norwegian leads with cockpit procedure changes following Germanwings crash
Low-cost carrier Norwegian has decided to change its cockpit procedures so that two crew members always are present in the cockpit. Norwegian had been examining cockpit procedures prior to the crash. However, in light of the tragic Germanwings accident, the airline said it was speeding up the process so that two crew members always are present in the cockpit.
Co-pilot ‘deliberately’ destroyed Germanwings flight 4U 9525
The co-pilot of Germanwings flight 4U 9525 appeared to deliberately “destroy the plane”, French officials have revealed. Speaking to media, Marseille prosecutor Brice Robin, said the co-pilot intentionally started a descent while the pilot was locked out of the cockpit. Robin confirmed the hypothesis based on information from the ‘black box’ voice recorder recovered from the crash.
Recovery operation underway in French Alps following Germanwings crash
French authorities have resumed a recovery operation in the Alps after the crash of a Germanwings plane carrying 150 people yesterday. The plane came down in a remote mountain ravine between Digne and Barcelonnette, with the loss of all 144 passengers and six crew.
Germanwings flight crashes in south of France
An Airbus A320 operated by Germanwings has crashed in the French Alps with 142 passengers and six crew on board. The aircraft came down between Barcelonnette and Digne in southern France, on route from Barcelona to Düsseldorf. Speaking to the nation shortly after the incident French president Francois Hollande said: “The conditions of the accident, which have not yet been clarified, lead us to think there are no survivors.”
Lufthansa completes Germanwings repositioning as Zurich flights begin
The Lufthansa Group has made a successful start to the New Year with the transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route from Lufthansa to Germanwings. The transfer of the Düsseldorf–Zurich route means that the decision to operate all domestic and European routes under Germanwings, with the exception of flights to and from the Frankfurt and Munich hubs, has now been fully implemented as scheduled.
Germanwings flies into Düsseldorf for Christmas markets
Dreaming of being at a real German Christmas market? Well now visitors can be transported to Germany’s fashion capital, Düsseldorf or the magnificent cathedral city of Cologne in ultimate comfort and efficiency, for some unique festive present buying. Or plan ahead for trips next year to these vibrant cities and add to your visit with an exciting musical or cultural literary festival.
Germanwings revitalises homepage with new booking options
Clearly structured and with high user value, Germanwings has gone live with a redesigned homepage. The new website now offers visitors even more information and services. The new homepage has gone online gradually one region after another over the last few days.
Germanwings signs partnership with booking.com
Germanwings has announced a joint partnership with hotel broker booking.com. In the next three years, Germanwings guests will be able to access Booking.com’s entire product range, including, apartments, guest houses, resorts, B&Bs and hostels. Boomerang Club members will also be able to collect miles on the Germanwings bonus scheme.
Germanwings breaks new ticketing ground with Amadeus deal
Germanwings and Amadeus have announce that all of the airline’s published fares and ancillary services will be available to Amadeus subscribers on September 23rd. The Lufthansa subsidiary previously sold a limited range of its fares via Amadeus’ travel agency partners, using full e-ticketing.
Germanwings links London Stansted with Düsseldorf
Germanwings has launched a new route from Düsseldorf to London Stansted Airport. Düsseldorf is a fantastic European hot spot, having just been voted the German city with the best quality of life for the second time running, it boasts a fascinating historical old town and upmarket shopping district Königsalle.
Germanwings links Stansted to Dusseldorf with new flight
From August 22nd, Germanwings will be flying a new connection from Dusseldorf to London Stansted Airport. After Heathrow, the airport is the second largest in the metropolitan region surrounding the British capital.
Germanwings signs Amadeus distribution deal
Germanwings and Amadeus today announce a new agreement that will enable the airline to distribute all of its published fares and the most demanded ancillary services in the travel agency channel. The Lufthansa subsidiary previously sold a limited range of its fares via Amadeus’ travel agency partners, using full e-ticketing.