New Airline Destinations News Page 31
airBaltic to link Riga and Bari
On June 4, the Latvian national airline airBaltic will start operating flights on Riga- Bari route, linking this Southern Italian city via North Hub Riga with airports in the Baltics, Northern Europe, Russia and CIS.
Iberia offers new destinations to Middle East and South Africa
Iberia’s customers can now book to new destinations in the Middle East and South Africa.
Air France to fly non-stop to Cape Town
Starting on 3 November 2011, Air France will fly to Cape Town in South Africa from Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with 3 weekly frequencies.
Royal Brunei’s first flight to Melbourne
On 29 March 2011, Royal Brunei Airlines launched its four times weekly services to Melbourne.
SAA starts nonstop New York-Johannesburg service
Effective May 1, 2011, South African Airways will offer round-trip nonstop service, between New York (JFK) and Johannesburg, South Africa.
SAA’s A330 to fly to Mumbai from 14 May 2011
The latest addition to SAA’s fleet, the A330-200, will be operating to Mumbai, India on 14 May 2011. This highlights SAA’s commitment to this route by offering an enhanced product to its valued customers.
easyJet to launch Belfast - Manchester flights
The new service will start on 31 October and there will be two flights daily with fares from £23.99, one way including taxes.
Iberia launches Madrid-Los Angeles route
Iberia launched its new services between Madrid and Los Angeles today with 95% seat occupancy, and became the first Spanish airline to operate on this route.
British Airways starts new flights to Marrakech
British Airways started new flights to Marrakech from London Gatwick on March 27, 2011 in direct competition with low cost carriers.
Iberia’s new direct flight from Madrid to Los Angeles
On Monday, March 28, Iberia’s maiden direct Madrid-Los Angeles flight will open the door to nine new United States destinations, thanks to the code-sharing agreement between the Spanish flag carrier and American Airlines.
Ryanair announces first Crete routes
Ryanair, today announced its first routes from Chania (second largest city on the Greek island of Crete) to Frankfurt Hahn and Milan Bergamo from May 2011 which will deliver 60,000 passengers p.a. and create up to 60 local jobs in Crete.
Flybe’s summer programme takes off
Flybe, starts operating its 2011 summer schedule on Sunday March 27th.