Trujet resumed operations in India on February 23, 2022. The regional carrier suspended operations earlier this month.
At that time the carrier stated it was in the final process of bringing in a new investor.
Then on February 21 the carrier announced it was resuming operations two days later:
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EgyptAir has announced it will launch the Cairo – Dublin route on June 2.
Dublin Airport made this announcement:
Dublin Airport has welcomed the news that EgyptAir is to launch a new year-round direct Dublin-Cairo service this summer.
The new route, which commences on June 2, will operate four times per week and will be Irelandโs first scheduled air service to and from Egypt. This new route comes in light of the strategy of the flag carrier of Egypt to expand its network the most dynamic cities and hubs around the world.
EgyptAir is the flag carrier of Egypt. The airline is headquartered at Cairo International Airport, its main hub, operating scheduled passenger and freight services to more than 75 destinations in the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the Americas. EgyptAir is also a member of the Star Alliance Network and is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, being the first airline in the Middle East and Africa to join IATA.
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PLAY has announced its acceleration into the U.S. market with new winter routes connecting Orlando International Airport and Berlin, Dublin, Copenhagen, Gothenburg, London, and Paris via Iceland. Despite launching during the pandemic, PLAY has managed to grow quickly, and Florida is an important foothold for PLAY as a global tourist destination.
PLAY will start the Keflavik – Orlando route on September 30, 2022.
PLAY issued this announcement:
PLAY airlines has launched its ticket sales to Orlando, Florida in the U.S. PLAYยดs first flight to Orlando will be September 30. PLAY will operate flights to Orlando International Airport three times a week, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from Orlando International Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Orlando will be PLAYยดs fourth destination in the U.S. The other three destinations are Boston, Baltimore/Washington DC and New York, all starting in Spring/Summer 2022.
PLAY will be adding Airbus A321neo Long Range (LR) aircraft to its fleet, making it possible to operate flights to Orlando. PLAY uses the standard model of the Airbus A321neo, but the Airbus A321neo LR is the same aircraft with more fuel capacity and, therefore, capable of flying further than PLAYโs existing Airbus A321s.
Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) presented its firstย aircraft to be equipped with its new Premium Economy Class at Zurich Airport today. The aircraft, Boeing 777-300ER registrationย HB-JNH, will be deployed on SWISSโs Zurich-Miami services from the beginning of March onwards.
In an initial step, SWISSโs new Premium Economy Class will be successively installed in all 12 of its Boeing 777-300ERs. After Miami, the next SWISS destinations to be served with SWISS Premium Economy-equipped aircraft will be San Francisco on the US West Coast from mid-April and Sรฃo Paulo in Brazil from the end of April. Premium Economy will be available on all of SWISSโs Boeing 777-300ER routes from the end of May onwards.
During the introductory phase for the new class of travel, customers will be offered for-a-fee upgrades to SWISS Premium Economy if it is available on their flight, either when they check in or at the departure gate.
A newly-developed seat for more privacy and comfort
On the Boeing 777-300ER the new SWISS Premium Economy Class will offer 24 latest-generation seats from manufacturer ZIM. The comfortable seats, with fabrics provided by the Bern-based Lantal company, feature a hardshell design that enables them to be easily reclined at no inconvenience to the passenger behind. SWISS is the first airline in the Lufthansa Group to offer its customers this newly-developed ZIM Premium Economy seat.
A sustainable amenity kit and further benefits in the air and on the ground
For greater inflight comfort, SWISS Premium Economy Class travelers are given a complimentary amenity kit. The kit, which is provided by the Skysupply company, makes innovative use of kraft paper and paper pulp in its contents to minimize plastics use. โWe put a strong emphasis at SWISS on making the whole travel chain as sustainable as possible,โ explains CCO Tamur Goudarzi Pour, โbecause we donโt just want to be a premium carrier for our guests: we want to live up consistently to all our responsibilities to the climate and to society, too.โ SWISS Premium Economy Class travelers are also provided with quality noise-reducing headphones that will further enhance their experience of the inflight audio and video entertainment available on their 15.6-inch at-seat screen.
SWISSโs inflight culinary offering has also been specially modified to accommodate the new class of travel. SWISS Premium Economy guests receive a refreshing welcome drink and are offered a choice of three hot meals.
SWISS Premium Economy travelers can check in two pieces of baggage of up to 23 kilos each โ twice the registered baggage allowance for regular Economy Class travel. They also enjoy discounted access to the SWISS Business Lounges at Zurich and Geneva airports and to Zurich Airportโs SWISS Arrival Lounge.
Ukraine International Airlines has announced the suspension of scheduled and charter flights to / from Ukraine due to the closure of Ukrainian airspace for civilian airspace users until 23:59 on February 24, 2022 Kyiv time.
UIA maintains and will maintain liaison with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine and the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine. All UIA passengers and citizens of Ukraine who have found themselves abroad and must return to Ukraine must register on the state website of the State Registration of Ukrainian Citizensย https://friend.mfa.gov.ua/#/. Registered citizens will be provided with information about flights to these points and to points of arrival in Ukraine.
All current information on the further status of flights will be posted on theย official UIA website. Passengers of canceled flights will be informed by e-mail or phone, which are specified in the reservation. Passengers, please, check the availability of relevant contact information at Ukraine International Airlines – e-mail, individual mobile phone number.
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Russia’s unprovoked attack towards its neighbor and former USSR member state of Ukraine, will change many hopeful plans in the aviation sector of Europe.
European airlines were planning for a full recovery for leisure travel this summer after battling COVID-19 and travel restrictions for the past two years.
Unfortunately a new cold war is about to descend again in Europe, especially in eastern Europe.
The new “friction line” between the Russian Federation and NATO countries will quickly descend in eastern Europe. Both sides are likely to “militarize” this new friction line.
Map: Wikipedia. NATO countries.
Non-NATO members Finland and Sweden will have to decide which side they are on. Finland may take a hit on tourism because of its close proximity to Putin’s Russia.
Countries along the new “friction line”, like Poland, are likely to see a decrease in travel this summer compared with 2019. Who wants to vacation in a new war zone? Not many people.
New sanctions against Russia could further restrict travel for Russians. Sanctions against Russia could make leisure travel difficult if their roubles are worth less. There may be a lot less Russians traveling this summer. There is already a run on U.S. dollars in Moscow. Good luck Russians on using your currency this summer.
Will citizens from western NATO countries want to travel to eastern Europe? Probably not. Vacation destinations in nearby Turkey may take a hit, especially Antalya, the “Russian Rivera”.
People in western Europe desiring a well-deserved vacation may stay closer to home this summer due to rising tensions. “Safe vacation locations” may be those furthest away from the new friction line, such as Iceland, Ireland, Portugal, Palma or the Canary Islands in Spain.
U.S. airlines, especially United Airlines, were banking on a robust return of travel to Europe. With a new European war, albeit maybe a short one, stealing headlines for the next few months, travel to Europe may suffer. This could affect plans and bookings.
Russia may overwhelm its neighbor and install a puppet government but resistance in Ukraine could continue for months, if not years.
Headlines are not good for travel. People need to feel safe.
Putin’s unprovoked actions could put some airlines out of business including those in Russia.
Due to the war and perceived shortages, petroleum is again over $100 a barrel. This war will further impact supply chain issues. Airlines in North America will see rising fuel prices.
Aviation fuel is now likely to remain high through this summer. Some routes cannot support high fuel costs.
Bottom Line: War is not good for travel. A new cold war is not good for travel. High fuel costs are also not good for travel or the airlines. Some airlines will not see the rosy summer they though they were going to see. Putin just changed a lot of plans.
A sad day is dawning in Europe. Aviation will be impacted. Airports in Ukraine are being attacked by Russia.
From the BBC:
“The Ukrainian armed forces has posted a statementย saying that Russian military began “intensive shelling” of its units in the east of the country.
Russia also launched missile strikes on Boryspil Airport (above) near Kyiv and several other airports, the statement said.
It said the Ukrainian air force is fighting off an air attack by Russia.
The statement denied reports about Russian paratroops in the southern port city of Odesa.”
A further BBC report about Ukrainian airspace:
“Ukrainian state air traffic services has closed the country’s airspace as the country comes under attack.
It suspended all flights at 02:45 Kyiv time (00.45 GMT) “due to the high risk of aviation safety for civil aviation”.
It added: “The provision of air traffic services to civilian users of the airspace of Ukraine is suspended.”
Ryanair says it has cancelled all flights to and from Ukraine for at least the next 14 days.”
Boryspil Airport issued this statement (translated):
We would like to inform you that the work of Boryspil International Airport has been suspended. The airport is closed, all passengers at the airport have been evacuated, and the runway is blocked. Airport services work in cooperation with government agencies in accordance with the instructions and current legislation of Ukraine.
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CNN is reporting airports in southern Russia are also closed:
โIn contraction with the difficult situation around Ukraine, from the 24th of February at 3.45am Moscow time, flights in a number of airports in the South of Russia have been suspended,” the statement read.
The restrictions will be in effect until March 2, according to the aviation authorities.
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From NBC:
“The Ukrainian government is closing airports in eastern Ukraine from midnight through 7 a.m. because of the confrontation with Russia.
Ukrainian aviation authorities also have declared some airspace in the east to be โdanger areasโ because of attempts by Russian aviation authorities to seize control of the airspace.
Ukraine acted after Russia issued a ban on civilian air traffic in airspace over eastern Ukraine.”
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Frontier Airlines will launch nonstop service between Miami (MIA) and Kingston, Jamaica (KIN) beginning May 5, 2022, marking the airlineโs first scheduled service to the Jamaican capital. Flights will operate three times per week year-round.
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| SERVICE TO: | SERVICE START: | SERVICE FREQUENCY: | INTRO FARE: |
| Kingston, Jamaica | May 5, 2022 | 3X | $79* |
From Reuters:
“U.S. regulators are warning that 5G wireless operations could affect radio altimeters in most Boeing 737 aircraft and impact crew workload and airplane landings, according to a government notice posted online on Wednesday.
The Federal Aviation Administration’s directive affects Boeing’s 737s, except its -200 and -200C series, the Federal Register notice said.
It added that their “radio altimeters cannot be relied upon to perform their intended function if they experience interference from wireless broadband operations in the 3.7-3.98 GHz frequency band (5G C-Band).”
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