New Airline Destinations News Page 26
SilkAir to fly to Koh Samui
SilkAir, the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, is set to begin services to Koh Samui in Thailand from 27 September 2011.
Turkish Airlines announces its first flight to Kabul, Afghanistan
Turkish Airlines, which was last year recognised by the World Travel Awards as offering Europe’s Leading Airline Business Class, has commenced flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Kabul. To find out all the latest news and information whilst in Kabul, City.Mobi has launched its new guide to the city.
Caribbean Airlines brings service to Orlando International Airport
The day after America celebrated its liberty, Orlando International Airport celebrated the freedom of international travel with a water salute and the arrival of the first Caribbean Airlines flight to Central Florida. Last year the carrier was recognised by World Travel Awards as the Caribbean’s Leading Airline.
London Gatwick new addition to Lufthansa programme
This winter Lufthansa is launching flights to London Gatwick, the airline’s eighth destination in the United Kingdom. With the introduction of the new winter timetable on 30 October 2011, the German flag carrier will serve the UK’s second-largest airport twice daily, connecting it with Frankfurt and thus to Lufthansa’s global network.
JetBlue opens second destination in Costa Rica
JetBlue Airways today is pleased to announce plans to add four weekly nonstop flights between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Liberia, Costa Rica’s Daniel Oduber Quiros International Airport (LIR) effective November 17, 2011, subject to government approval.
New Shanghai service continues Etihad’s China expansion
The new flights, scheduled to commence on 1 March 2012, will make Shanghai the airline’s 70th global destination.
SAS announces new route to Shanghai
This summer, SAS Scandinavian Airlines has announced that it will be expanding its long-haul operations by launching a new route to Shanghai via Copenhagen from Heathrow to complement the existing service to Beijing.
Air France inaugurates the Paris-Lima route
Since 21 June, Air France has been operating 5 weekly flights between Paris and Lima, the capital of Peru. These flights are operated by Boeing 777-200ER, with a capacity of 309 passengers.
Finnair to open route to China’s largest city, Chongqing
In May 2012 Finnair will introduce a direct route to Chongqing, the largest and fastest-growing city in China. The new route is a logical step in the implementation of Finnair’s Asian strategy.
JetBlue connects Connecticut to the Caribbean
JetBlue Airways today is pleased to announce plans to add a nonstop daily flight between Hartford’s Bradley International Airport (BDL) and San Juan’s Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (SJU), effective January 2012.
Bahrain Air to start Istanbul flights on July 1
Bahrain Air, the Kingdom’s second flag carrier, has started implementing phase two of its business model, evolving itself into the region’s only full-fledged Premium Value Carrier.
Wizz Air expands at Luton
Starting 13 September 2011, Wizz Air, the largest low fare – low cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, adds London Luton to its destinations accessible from Lodz airport (LCJ).