Widerøe adds new sun destinations this summer

Widerøe is adding new sun destinations in southern Europe this summer.

In the midsummer period June 25 – August 14, 2022 the airline will offer 3 new destinations and increase the number of flights to Alicante.

Fly to Palma de Mallorca

White and golden beaches, narrow coves with turquoise water, caves and cliffs and a mild climate. No wonder Palma de Mallorca is one of the most popular Mediterranan destinations. We fly to Mallorcas capital Palma, a lively city with modern architecture, great shopping, cultural attractions and exciting history. The old town with narrow cobbled streets, cosy restaurants and bars and beautiful Plaza de Cort is a must. Palma is also a good starting point for exploring small idyllic villages such as Valldemosa or Sóller.

Widerøe will operate flights from Bergen to Palma de Mallorca Saturdays between 25 June and 13 August 2022.

Fly to Nice – Côte d’Azur

Côte d’Azur. Imagine the azure blue sea, long, beautiful beaches, sun and warm sand. Stroll along the famous Promenade des Anglais with stalls, local artists and cosy street cafes. Welcome to Nice and the French Riviera!

Nice is also a hub for travel on to e.g. Antibes, Juan-Les-Pins, Cannes, Saint-Tropez, Menton, San Remo and Monaco.

Flights to Nice will be operated between 25 June and 14 August from Sandefjord Wednesdays and Sundays, and from Bergen Bergen Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Fly to Florence – in the heart of Tuscany

Do you love art? Then you will love Florence. Here you can follow in the footsteps of world-renowned artists such as Dante, Machiavelli, Leonardo da Vinci and many more. A city centre with walking distance to main attractions makes it easy to visit museums, study architecture, shop for exclusive fashion or enjoy yourself at one of the many idyllic restaurants. Food, wine, nature experiences and romance – Tuscany will not disappoint you!

Widerøe offer flights between Bergen and Florence on Saturdays between 25 June and 13 August 2022.

Fly to Alicante – Costa Blanca

Alicante has something to offer for everyone, mild climate, long, beautiful beaches, golf courses, great shopping, cultural attractions, and a wide choice of possible excursions to historic and cultural attractions.

With its central location on the Costa Blanca, Alicante is a good base for traveling on to the many popular holiday destinations on Spain’s east coast such as Albir, Benidorm or Torrevieja.

Alicante

Summer flights to Southern Europe

From – to	Days of operation	Periode
Bergen – Alicante	Saturdays, Tuesdays and Thursdays	28.6 .- 13.8.
Bergen – Firenze	Saturdays	25.6. – 13.8.
Bergen – Nice	Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays	25.6. – 13.8.
Sandefjord – Nice	Wednesdays and Sundays	26.6. – 14.8.
Bergen – Palma	Saturdays	26.6. – 13.8.

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Top Copyright Photo: Wideroe (Widerøe’s Flyveselskap AS) Embraer E190-E2 (ERJ 190-300STD) LN-WEB (msn 19020010) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 957116.

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Norwegian recruits 150 crew members in Finland – reopens base in Helsinki

As part of the preparations for the summer season, Norwegian has started recruitment of more than 150 air crew that will be based at Helsinki Airport HEL. Approximately 100 cabin crew and 50 pilots will be ready to operate 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations that the company will service from Helsinki Airport during the summer season.

The newly hired crew start working on a rolling basis over the coming months – March, April and May – as they undergo the necessary trainings before they can welcome the passengers onboard as part of their active duty. The 150 will be the first air crew with Norwegian based in Helsinki since April 2020 when the pandemic hit the global aviation industry. Norwegian received almost 2000 applications for the open positions.

Since June 2021 and the first lifting of travel restrictions, the rate of employment has been high at Norwegian and the company has reopened bases in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Bergen, Stavanger and Trondheim.

In March 2022, Norwegian services 14 routes from Helsinki HEL, including the two domestic routes to Oulo and Rovaniemi. During the summer season Norwegian will gradually scale up almost doubling the number of available routes to a total of 27 of Europe’s most popular destinations directly from Helsinki Airport at the peak of the summer.

Top Copyright Photo: Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian.com) Boeing 737-8JP WL LN-DYB (msn 39163) (Bjornstjerne Bjornson, Norwegian writer) OSL (Ton Jochems). Image: 957115.

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airBaltic and Tez Tour Latvija announce charter flights to Antalya, Burgas and Araxos

airBaltic in cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour Latvija announce charter flights from Riga for the upcoming summer season, which will include such popular destinations as Antalya in Turkey, Burgas in Bulgaria and Araxos in Peloponnese, Greece.

Now airBaltic Club stamp card is available for Tez Tour charter flights as well – airBaltic Club members can collect stamps and get valuable prizes, such as airBaltic Club points, free seat reservation, heavy cabin baggage and 10 EUR discount vouchers or even airBaltic Club Executive status for a year. In order to participate in stamp card and enjoy the travel benefits member has to open the airBaltic Club app, tap the View airBaltic stamps section, book the next charter flight with Tez Tour and add the membership number during the booking process.

During the summer season of 2022 airBaltic and Tez Tour Latvija will offer scheduled charter flights to Antalya (Turkey), Burgas (Bulgaria) and Araxos (Peloponnese, Greece). In April, the company will also continue to offer charter flights to Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt.

In other news, the airline will commence new scheduled flights between Vilnius and Hamburg.

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🌴In cooperation with the international tour operator Tez Tour, we'll be performing charter flights for the upcoming summer season to Araxos, Burgas and Antalya:https://t.co/dU8BI2GbTw
airBaltic club members will be able to collect points, other bonuses for these flights as well! pic.twitter.com/cPYAJPXb8Z

— airBaltic (@airBaltic) March 24, 2022

Top Copyright Photo: airBaltic Airbus A220-300 (Bombardier CS300 – BD-500-1A11) YL-CSA (msn 55003) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 957113.

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India’s Flybig to acquire up to 10 De Havilland Canada Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft

De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited has announced that Big Charter Private Limited has signed a Letter of Intent to purchase up to ten new Twin Otter Series 400 aircraft for operation by its promoted airline, Flybig.

(CNW Group/De Havilland Aircraft of Canada)

The companies will work towards a definitive purchase agreement that would include five firm-ordered aircraft and options for another five.

Flybig currently operates ATR 72s.

The airline commenced operations on December 21, 2020.

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With airspace limitations, Finnair updates its flights for summer 2022

Finnair has updated its traffic program for summer 2022, as the closure of Russian airspace impacts Finnair’s Asian traffic. Finnair connects customers from its Helsinki hub to almost 70 European destinations, five North American destinations and eight Asian destinations, including new destination Mumbai, during the summer season 2022.

Some long-haul flights to Asia are cancelled due to Russian airspace closure, and consequently, frequencies in Finnair’s European network are adjusted to the resulting decrease in transferring customers. Finnair informs customers personally via email and text messages of changes to their flights. Customers can then either change the travel date or seek a refund, if they don’t want to use an alternative flight or if re-routing is not available.

Finnair’s Asian offering comprises of daily connections to Bangkok, Delhi, Singapore and Tokyo, three weekly flights to Seoul, two weekly flights to Hong Kong, one weekly frequency to Shanghai, and a new route to Mumbai, India, with three weekly frequencies.

Finnair suspends its other services to Japan for the summer 2022 season, due to the Russian airspace closure. Finnair was originally scheduled to serve Tokyo Narita and Haneda airports, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, and Fukuoka with altogether 40 weekly flights. Finnair is also postponing the start of its new Busan route.

On March 27, Finnair opens its new route to Dallas/Fort Worth, with four weekly flights and full connectivity to American Airline’s extensive network in the US. Another new route, Seattle, opens on June 1 with three weekly frequencies. Finnair also flies to New York JFK and to Chicago daily, and to Los Angeles three times a week. In addition, Finnair flies daily from Stockholm Arlanda to New York JFK and to Los Angeles four times a week.

In Europe, Finnair has a strong network almost 70 destinations, including Southern Europe leisure destinations such as Alicante, Chania, Lisbon, Malaga, Nice, Porto and Rhodes, all served with several weekly frequencies. Those seeking city experiences will enjoy the at least double daily connections Finnair offers to key European cities like Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Hamburg, London, Milan, Paris, Prague and Rome. In Scandinavia and the Baltics, Finnair offers multiple daily flights to the capital cities of Stockholm, Copenhagen, Oslo, Tallinn, Riga, and Vilnius.

Top Copyright Photo: Finnair Airbus A350-941 OH-LWP (msn 392) LAX (Michael B. Ing). Image: 957112.

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Canadian North increases the number of flights between Montreal and Kuujjuaq

Canadian North has announced an increase in flights between Montreal and Kuujjuak.

Starting on April 4, 2022, this route will run twice daily on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, providing more opportunity and flexibility to travel between communities.

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Delta takes delivery of its first Airbus A321neo

Delta Air Lines marked the latest milestone in its fleet renewal and expansion efforts with the first delivery of its newest narrowbody, the Airbus A321neo, on Wednesday.

Delta expects to welcome 26 state-of-the-art A321neos to its fleet this year, with a total of 155 purchase commitments through 2027.

Delta takes delivery of first A321neo in Hamburg, Germany

“By adding the latest and largest Airbus single-aisle aircraft to their fleet, the team at Delta Air Lines continues to demonstrate its priority for operational efficiency while pleasing their customers with the most spacious single-aisle cabin in the sky,” said Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Airbus International.

Delta takes delivery of first A321neo in Hamburg, Germany

Delta’s newest fleet helps to reinforce its position as an industry leader in environmental sustainability while connecting the world. Powered by Pratt & Whitney GTF™ engines, the A321neo offers 20% better fuel efficiency over Delta’s current A321ceos.

The 194-seat airplane will include 20 domestic First Class seats, 42 Delta Comfort+ seats and 132 Main Cabin seats, all with memory-foam cushioning for improved customer comfort. The new domestic First Class seat features more privacy, workspace and storage. The comfortable interior features thoughtful touches throughout, and all customers will enjoy Delta’s wireless in-flight entertainment system at every seat, spacious overhead bins and access to fast-streaming Wi-Fi and power ports.

Delta is accelerating its vision to transform travel into a more personalized, seamless and premium experience that’s better for our customers, their journeys, and our world. From flying new, state-of-the-art aircraft to offering thoughtful products and services onboard to opening the airports of the future, Delta is elevating the customer experience and building loyalty through best-in-class service and investments across the travel ribbon.

A customer enjoys some of Delta's in-flight wellness offerings.

While today’s delivery signals a new chapter, the A321neo complements an already extensive fleet of A321ceos. Once all of the A321neo orders are fulfilled, Delta’s A321 family will grow to 282 aircraft. The A321neo will be manufactured at the same facilities in Mobile, Alabama, and Hamburg, Germany, where the A321ceos have been built.

After Delta’s Technical Operations teams prepare the new models for service, Delta’s first A321neo is scheduled to enter into service in May.

Delta takes delivery of first A321neo in Hamburg, Germany

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Spirit Airlines adds four new routes from Newark

Spirit Airlines today announced four new routes at Newark (EWR) with daily nonstop flights to Indianapolis (IND), Los Angeles (LAX), Oakland (OAK) and Pittsburgh (PIT).

As a bonus, Spirit will also add a temporary route to Louisville (SDF) giving New Jersey Guests easy access to the Kentucky Derby. The two SDF flights will only operate on May 5 and May 8.

Spirit’s New & Existing EWR Routes:
Destination:	Flights Available:	Launch Date:
Atlanta (ATL)	2x Daily	Existing Service
Austin (AUS)	Daily	Existing Service
Nashville (BNA)	Daily	Existing Service
Fort Lauderdale (FLL)	4x Daily	Existing Service
Houston (IAH)	2x Daily	Existing Service
Indianapolis (IND)^NEW	Daily	June 22, 2022
Las Vegas (LAS)	2x Daily	Existing Service
Los Angeles (LAX)^NEW	Daily	May 5, 2022
Orlando (MCO)	4x Daily	Existing Service
Miami (MIA)	Daily	Existing Service
New Orleans (MSY)	Daily	Existing Service
Myrtle Beach (MYR)	2x Daily	Existing Service
Oakland (OAK)^NEW	Daily	August 10, 2022
Pittsburgh (PIT)^NEW	Daily	June 22, 2022
Fort Myers (RSW)^SEASONAL	3-4x Weekly	Existing Service
San Juan (SJU)	Daily	Existing Service
Tampa (TPA)	3-4x Weekly	Existing Service

American Airlines and JetBlue introduce enhanced perks for Loyalty Status members

American Airlines and JetBlue Airways are elevating the travel experience for their most loyal travelers, with new perks for AAdvantage® and TrueBlue Mosaic status members when traveling on either airline. It is the latest round of customer benefits made possible by the airlines’ innovative Northeast Alliance (NEA).

Starting today, when checking in for an American or JetBlue flight, AAdvantage status members and TrueBlue Mosaic members can choose complimentary Main Cabin Extra or Even More® Space seats when available. American’s Main Cabin Extra and JetBlue’s Even More Space amenities include extra legroom, early boarding and dedicated overhead bin space.

AAdvantage Executive Platinum and Platinum Pro members and TrueBlue Mosaic members are also eligible for same-day confirmed flight changes when traveling on either carrier.

These new customer benefits are in addition to the priority check-in, priority baggage, priority security and priority boarding benefits that were implemented last fall. AAdvantage status members receive up to two complimentary checked bags when traveling on JetBlue and TrueBlue Mosaic members can also now check two complimentary checked bags at American Airlines kiosks when arriving at the airport.

Also starting in April, Admirals Club members traveling on JetBlue will be able to access Admirals Club lounges, including the newly opened lounge space at LaGuardia Airport (LGA). American’s Admirals Club lounges are membership-based lounges that feature complimentary amenities like food and beverages, Wi-Fi, business centers, and kids’ rooms.

In summer 2022, the NEA will offer nearly 500 daily departures from New York’s three major airports and 200 daily departures from Boston. As part of the growth related to the NEA, American plans to launch new nonstop service between John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) in Doha, Qatar, in June, becoming the only U.S.-based carrier to serve the Middle East destination. Separately, JetBlue will launch its first-ever Canadian route with new nonstop service between JFK and Vancouver, Canada (YVR), in June.

AllianceJet of Malta adds a Boeing 737-800

AllianceJet, part of the Alliance Aviation Group of companies, is expanding its fleet with the Boeing 737-800, the company’s third aircraft after the Bombardier Global 6000 and Bombardier Challenger 605.

Leading the next generation of mid-sized aircraft, Boeing 737-800’s innovative design delivers superior reliability, exceptional performance, and unparalleled comfort, meeting AllianceJet’s high travel standards. With its seating capacity of 189 and large cargo space, the aircraft will enable AllianceJet to extend its bespoke business aviation services in the Middle East to a larger customer base, including corporate groups and other charter services.

The environmentally progressive aircraft adheres to AllianceJet’s commitment to promoting sustainable aircraft mobility, delivering high fuel efficiency, low emission rates and low community noise impact without compromising on performance, safety or comfort. Additionally, the modern interior, ample luggage capacity, relaxed seating, and experienced crew will ensure the continuation of AllianceJet’s high-standard of business aviation services for its clients.

AllianceJet is a Maltese-based business aviation operator with commercial offices in Brussels, Dubai, Geneva and Luxembourg.

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