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Monarch introduces a new “Let’s Make Flying Fun Again” ad campaign

Monarch Airlines (Monarch.co.uk) (London-Luton) has launched its third television advertisement.

The new advertisement (see below), which will be the first to use the airline”s redesigned branding, was created by Iris Worldwide and will run for three weeks on ITV in the Central, Yorkshire, Granada and London TV regions during popular programs such as ”Dancing On Ice” ”Coronation Street” and ”The Chase”. As part of the multi-channel campaign it will also be shown on other channels including Sky One, Sky Living and E4.

There will be two versions, one of 10 seconds and one of 30 seconds. The shorter advertisement will demonstrate the airline”s price offering, while the longer version will position the brand. Both will reflect the airline”s aim ”to be the customer”s choice for outstanding service” and the aspiration to put the fun back into flying. These ideals will run through other marketing projects, as the rebranding is embedded in other airline activity this year.

The advert will be further supported by national and regional press, social media, radio, email, digital and outdoor advertising in the new theme.

Kevin George, Managing Director of Monarch Airlines, commented, “We are building on the success of our previous television campaign with this latest production, which evokes happy memories, prompting our teams and our passengers to put the fun back into flying.” He continues: “With Monarch now clearly established as a scheduled airline it is important that we showcase the products on offer across our extensive network of European and Mediterranean routes.”

Monarch Airlinesย operates scheduled services from Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds Bradford, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester airports.

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Copyright Photo: Karl Cornil.ย Airbus A320-212 G-OZBB (msn 389) prepares to land at Brussels painted in the updated 2011 livery.

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Hainan Airlines is coming to Chicago O’Hare

Hainan Airlines (Haikou and Beijing)ย has announced it plans to begin nonstop service from Chicago (O’Hare) to Beijing on September 3, 2013. Hainan is Mainland Chinaโ€™s only certified Skytraxยฎ five-star airline. Service will be operated with two-class Airbus A330-200 aircraft four times a week, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, with departure and arrival times that allow for convenient connections from points throughout the United States. The new flight will complement the carrierโ€™s existing North American service to Beijing from Toronto (Pearson) and Seattle/Tacoma.

Flight 498 will depart Chicago (O’Hare) at 3:30 pm (1530) and arrive in Beijing at 6:40 pm (1840) the following day. Flight 497 will depart Beijing at 1:20 pm (1320) and arrives Chicago at 1:30 pm (1330) the same day due to the International Date Line. Connections to and from points throughout China are also possible. Cargo service will be offered.

Copyright Photo: Karl Cornil. Airbus A330-243 B-6116 (msn 875) climbs away from Brussels.

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Jet Airways introduces its first Airbus A330-300 on the Brussels route, starts Mangalore-Dubai service

Jet Airways (Mumbai) is expanding itsย Airbus fleet, which currently has 11 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, with two newly-delivered Airbus A330-300s. The pictured A330-302 VT-JWS (msn 1361) was handed over from Airbus on December 14, 2012 followed by A330-302 VT-JWR (msn 1351) five days later. The new type was introduced onย December 22, 2012 on flights 9W 228/227 on the Mumbai โ€“ Brussels โ€“ Mumbai sectors.

In other news, Jet Airways on January 3 commenced international flight operations from Mangalore with a Boeing 737-800 flight from Bajpe Airport to Dubai. The departure at the Mangalore International Terminal was marked by the lighting of a ceremonial lamp, in the presence of Honorable Members of Parliament from Mangalore and Udupi, Mr. Jayprakash Hedge. Also present at the occasion were senior management from Jet Airways, Mr. Gaurang Shetty โ€“ Senior VP (Commercial) and eminent dignitaries from the aviation and travel fraternity, Mr. Radhakrishna โ€“Airport Director, Mangalore; Mr. Vasudeva Rao โ€“ Ex Airport Director, Mangalore and Coordinator, Karnataka NRI Forum and Mr. Abdulla Kunhi โ€“ Chairman Yenopaya Group. The first flight departed with a full complement of passengers.

The flight 9W 532, operated by a Boeing 737-800 aircraft, with economy seating for 170 passengers, departed from Mangalore at 20.00 hrs with a 22.30 hrs (Local Time) arrival into Dubai.

Copyright Photo: Karl Cornil. The first Airbus A330-302 (VT-JWS, msn 1361) climbs gracefully away from Brussels.

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S7 Airlines to operate seasonal Moscow-Verona flights

S7 Airlines (Siberia Airlines) (Novosibirsk) will operate seasonal flights fromย Moscow (Domodedovo) to Verona (Italy).

The flights will start on December 26, 2012 and operate three times a week โ€“ on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays. Departures from Moscow at 10:55, arrival in Verona at 11:35 local time. The return flight will take off at 12:25 and arrive at 18:55.

The flights will be flown on 160-seat Boeing 737-800s with economy and business class cabins.

The Verona airport is the most popular destination for travelling to popular ski resorts of the Dolomites.

Copyright Photo: Karl Cornil. Boeing 737-83N VP-BND (msn 28245) completes its final approach into Brussels.

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Air Astana records a first half pre-tax profit of $33.5 million

Air Astana (Almaty) recorded a first half pre-tax profit of $33.5 million.

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Copyright Photo: Karl Cornil. Ex-KLM Boeing 767-306 ER P4-KCA (msn 27612) approaches Brussels for landing.

RAK Airways is not closing

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RAK Airways (Ras Al Khaimah) was rumored to be going out of business after Sheikh Saud bin Saqr al-Qasimi said the new flag carrier “was no longer in service”. RAK Airways, which commenced scheduled services on November 29, 2007 with leased Boeing 757-200s, had recently ended scheduled services in late 2008. Today the company continues as a charter airline operating sub-service flights for Hewa Bora Airways. However the new CEO (Kristian Kirchheiner) who joined the team on May 18, is “exploring all opportunities”.

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From Arabian Business:

www.arabianbusiness.com/557255-rak-airways-in-no-way-closing—new-ceoย