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.
Airlines
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.
Eurowings Adds Flights to Tunisia and Greece
Eurowings is adding flights from Cologne/Bonn, Düsseldorf, Munich and Vienna to the summer lineup of departures to Tunisia and Greece.
Latvia’s airBaltic Launches New Flights
airBaltic has launched a new route between Riga and Odessa according to an announcement by the Latvian airline.
Aeroflot Launches Summer Timetable
Aeroflot launches its summer timetable, which runs through 28 October. This summer Aeroflot will fly to 138 destinations in 51 countries, including 50 destinations in Russia.
TSA #ElectronicsBan Targets Flights from 10 International Airports
In a move discriminating against passengers from countries from the Middle East and North Africa, as well as aimed at passengers from Turkey, the US and the UK have announced a terrorism countermeasure that will ban personal electronic devices larger than a smartphone from cabin flights. Airlines were notified on March 21st at 3:00 a.m. […]
airBaltic Announces Domestic Flights Between Riga and Liepaja
The new airBaltic route will provide a new travel option between Riga and Liepaja and will offer connections for travelers from airBaltic’s 60 destinations.