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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.

3 years ago

Jet2 Cuts £50-Off Deal for Mobile App Bookings By Nov. 22

Argophilia Travel News

Jet2holidays is offering £50 off per person for holidays to Cyprus and Greece for bookings made through their mobile app.

4 years ago

Italia Trasporto Aereo Takes Off in October

Argophilia Travel News

A new Italian state airline has emerged from the bankrupt Alitalia. Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA) take off in October.

4 years ago

Ryanair and the GNTO Pimping Greece Trips Despite COVID Fears

Phil Butler

With Greece painted red on many COVID travel maps, Ryanair steps up efforts to sell tickets alongside Greece’s GNTO.

4 years ago

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