Aeroflot issued a report detailing a 40% decline in annual profits attributable to mounting costs of operation. The net profit of the Russian airline dropped from $409 million dollars in 2017.
Airlines
WOW air To Launch $149 Flights from JFK
WOW air, Iceland’s ultra-affordable transatlantic airline, will begin service out of John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) on April 27, 2018, giving New York passengers the opportunity to visit some of the most popular European destinations just in time for spring.
Qatar Airways Announces Flights to Greek Island of Mykonos
Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch direct flights to the Greek island of Mykonos starting May 30th.
Ryanair Announces First Flights To Jordan
Europe’s low-cost airline, Ryanair has just announced a new connection from Athens to Aqaba in Jordan. These are the first flights by Ryanair into Jordan.
airBaltic to recruit over 100 pilots in 2018
airBaltic in February will host an airBaltic “Pilot Open Days” initiative in several cities, including Vilnius, Helsinki, Amsterdam, and Stockholm. The initiative targets different types of pilots willing to become part of airBaltic flight crew.
Airlines Forced to Reschedule Greece Flights Over Strikes
The most recent strike of public transport employees, as well as sailors and doctors, has caused airlines like Russia’s Aeroflot to reschedule or even cancel flights. And another strike of subway workers, bus drivers, tram and trolleybuses, is expected today.
Aegean Airlines Ferries 13.2 Million Passengers for First Time
Aegean Airlines and subsidiary, Olympic Air, announced passenger traffic growth for 2017 increased by 6%, exceeding the 13-million milestone. The Heraklion, Greece-based carrier transported 13.2 million passengers over the last year, or 750,000 more than in the previous year. Additionally, the two airline brands flew the same number of flights to accomplish the result.
Aegean Airlines Steps Up Rewards and Partnerships
In news from Aegean Airlines Europe’s best regional carrier expanded a codeshare agreement with EgyptAir to offer new routes and enable passengers to enjoy enhanced connectivity from Cairo International Airport and Athens International Airport. Also from Aegean, a partner program with award winning Grace Hotels promises clients added value and experiences.
Air Moldova Expands Fleet with a Second A319
Air Moldova, the national airline of Moldova, has recently increased its fleet with an Airbus A319. The 150-seat airliner is supposed to be excellent for short-distance flights. The new aircraft joined the fleet at the Chișinău International Airport (IATA: KIV, ICAO: LUKK) on May 19, 2017. Presently, the company operates eight airliners, counting on four […]
ACI Europe Reports Strong Passenger Growth at European Airports During Q1
The Airports Council International Europe has recently released Q1 numbers that reflect strong passenger growth for many European airports, including those in Eastern Europe.
Armenia Aircompany Adds Beirut to Its Destination Roster
Armenia Aircompany gains new markets as it adds Beirut and Tel Aviv to its destination roster.
Turkish Airlines Adds Istanbul – Samara Flights
Samara, Russia, becomes the 250th international destination for global carrier Turkish Airlines. The company launched regular Istanbul – Samara flights on April 11, 2017.