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Finavia Completes Historic Development Program at Helsinki Airport

Manuel Santos

With a total investment of more than one billion euros over ten years, Finavia transformed Helsinki Airport into one of Europe’s premier airports.

2 years ago

Argophilia’s Pick for the Top Five Best Budget Airlines

Victoria Udrea

We have compiled a list of the best budget airlines for you to choose from when you want to travel to your dream destinations without breaking the bank.

2 years ago

Saudi Startup FlyAkeed Raises $15.2M Series A Funding

Phil Butler

Saudi Arabia-based travel tech startup FlyAkeed has just raised $15.2 million (SAR 57 million) in Series A funding.

2 years ago

Etihad Cancells Expansion Plans in Moscow

Victoria Udrea

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has canceled its expansion plans in Moscow, Russia, for the upcoming winter season. However, instead of increasing the frequency, the airline might use larger aircraft for its Sheremetyevo Alexander S. Pushkin International Airport (IATA: SVO, ICAO: UUEE) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (IATA: AUH, ICAO: OMAA) route.

2 years ago

Jet2 Adds November Flights to Rhodes & Crete for November 2024

Phil Butler

Jet2 has added more flights to the islands for November 2024 due to high demand.

2 years ago

Lufthansa to Upgrade to New First-Class Suites Soon

Argophilia Travel News

News that Lufthansa plans to invest over $2.4 billion by 2025 to create a new class of luxury in its aircraft cabins is no surprise.

3 years ago

Richard Branson Ceases Virgin Atlantic Hong Kong Service

Phil Butler

After 30 years in operation, Virgin Atlantic has indefinitely suspended its Heathrow-Hong Kong services, closing its Hong Kong office.

3 years ago

Qatar Airways Launches Flights to Santorini, Greece

Argophilia Travel News

The airline voted “World’s Best” will fly 3-times a week to famous Santorini, one of the world’s most coveted destinations.

3 years ago

Wizz Air Tags ASIP Tech for Free Inflight Connectivity

Argophilia Travel News

AS-IP Tech announced late last week an agreement with Wizz Air to provide connectivity for the airline’s UK fleet.

3 years ago

TUI Suffering From Rash of Travel Nightmare Stories

Phil Butler

Vacationers headed to Crete via TUI are bashing the tours company over a travel nightmare that at Exeter Airport.

3 years ago

GlobalData Says Ryanair Capacity Bump an Indicator of Things to Come

Phil Butler

GlobalData says Ryanair’s move to increase capacity reveals a trend toward low-cost carriers in the wake of pandemic woes. 

3 years ago

Airlines Expect Volatility Because of the Omicron COVID Mutations

Argophilia Travel News

Fitch Ratings has revised private forecasts of the global passenger traffic for the 2021 and 2022 on account of the Omicron mutations.

4 years ago

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