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Xiamen Promotes KLM Direct Netherlands Route

Aleksandr Shatskih

A move by China’s Fujian Provincial Tourism Bureau and the Xiamen Tourism Bureau to bump up travel to and from the coastal China city shows great promise. Launched as “Go to Amoy” in conjunction with Netherlands airline company KLM, the campaign pushes the direct 12 hour flight between cities.

11 years ago

British Airways Tags Forward3D for Global Paid Search

Aleksandr Shatskih

British Airways has selected Forward3D as their paid search partner after the latter won a marketing pitch.

11 years ago

Ryanair Establishes Greece Hub

Aleksandr Shatskih

Early this month Ryanair announced having opened an Athens based hub for operations operating six routes across the Greece region. The low cost airline hopes the new hub will help bolster the 1.2 million passengers per year to then Greek capital, and prop up the 1200 plus jobs Athens Airport benefits from.

11 years ago

Aircraft Interiors Expo 2014 Begins in Hamburg

Aleksandr Shatskih

Beginning today in Hamburg, Germany, the Aircraft Interiors Expo showcases tomorrow’s designs today. Market leaders in design, aeronautics, and consumers line up to check out the latest in aircraft tech.

11 years ago

Air Serbia & Bosnia and Herzegovina Airlines Bent on Collaboration

Aleksandr Shatskih

News from Bosnia and Herzegovina Airlines and Air Serbia, the two carriers are strengthening their cooperation. The Bosnian airline may be offering flights from its Serbia counterpart soon.

11 years ago

Gogo and Boeing Agree to Test Fleet Services

Phil Butler

Gogo, a leading aircraft communications service provider, has just announced having agreed to a technical services agreement (TSA) to evaluate the company’s suite of technology solutions for Boeing’s commercial aircraft.

11 years ago

SWISS Ramps Up Summer Flight Schedule

Aleksandr Shatskih

Zurich based SWISS is making major modifications to their European and intercontinental schedules for the 2014 summer period. According to the airline Palermo and Thessaloniki will be added to the network, while Geneva will also see new services to Corfu and Heraklion in Greece. The provider also announced service from Basel will also be expanded with seasonal flights to Ibiza, Olbiaand Palma de Mallorca.

11 years ago

Several Airlines Announce Flights to Heraklion and other Destinations

Aleksandr Shatskih

Among the airlines now flying from different destinations to Heraklion we count Belavia, ICAR, TAROM, low cost carrier Germanwings, and Swiss International Air Lines.

11 years ago

Snakes on a Plane Truer than You’d Like to Believe

Aleksandr Shatskih

An infographic by Schumacher Cargo shows some shocking cargo loads, from human remains, to breast milk, and everything else you can possibly imagine.

11 years ago

8 Ways to Get to Your Gate Faster in the Airport

Argo Contributor

If you travel a lot and you’re sick of spending a ton of time getting to your gate, here are some tips to save time, provided by Protect Your Bubble.

12 years ago

Spirit Airlines: In the Spirit of “El Cheapo” Flight

Aleksandr Shatskih

If you think super cheap airlines have reached maximum altitude, think again. Spirit Airlines Inc. Air travel tightwad and boss of America’s cheapest passenger carrier, Ben Baldanza, is squeezing the last penny out of each customer dollar.

12 years ago

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