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.
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China Investors Eyeballing Cyprus Airways
News from Nicosia, China’s Beijing Yi Xiang Da Investment Co Ltd has expressed an interest in acquiring Cyprus Airways according to reports on Friday.
Boeing Lands Ryanair Contract, Biggest Ever in Europe
Boeing has just landed a Ryanair contract that is the largest ever from a European carrier. Boeing is to supply some 175 aircraft to the budget carrier, the purchase price totals were not disclosed.
Kingfisher Airlines: Can It Stay Aloft?
Two sides of the economics of air travel coin exists, in case anyone has failed to notice. For every Ryanair win, there are at least two air-carrier failures out there. Kingfisher Airlines (KING.NS) has just announced a record loss for the second quarter. With an imminent crash in the wind, onlookers have to offer sympathy for such beleaguered businesses.
Wizz Air Celebrates Belgrade Successes
Low cost airline Wizz Air now celebrates one year of successful flights to Belgrade, Serbia. Since dedicating their Airbus A320 to accomodate the Serb capital, the company has become the second biggest carrier operating from Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport.