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Will Ryanair Snap Up Cyprus Airways?

2014-08-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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New that Ryanair’s Michael O’Leary may be considering Cyprus as a Middle East with an expected acquisition of Cyprus Airways has Europe airlines buzzing. The top low cost player, may take a bite out of territories of AirAsia, Air Berlin, and even Air India Express.

Tags: Air Berlin, AirAsia, Blue Air, Cyprus Airways, Ryanair

El Cheapo Europe Flights Dominate Market

2013-04-17 by Phil Butler

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According to the Amadeus Air Traffic Travel Intelligence report recently released, budget flights in Europe and other regions are trending to dominate air travel. The report reveals low cost carriers taking up as much 14% of all air travel, while cheap flights in Europe account for 38% overall.

Tags: AirAsia, AirFrance-KLM, airline profits, defunct airlines, Europe airlines, Europe travel, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Wizz Air

AirAsiaExpedia Gets Boss

2013-01-04 by Phil Butler

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Kathleen Tan has been named CEO of the AirAsia Expedia joint venture many believe could change the travel game, at least in Asia. According to the news, Tan will oversee Expedia, AirAsiaGo, and Backick businesses in Asia, India, Japan, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.

Tags: AirAsia, Asia travel, Expedia, OTA's, partners, travel Asia, Tune Group

Tune Hotel Ermita Opens in Time for Manila FAME

2012-03-09 by Phil Butler

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Tune Hotels, one of the world’s fastest growing hospitality concerns, opens their latest hotel in Manila. Just in time for the FAME festival of business events, Hotel Ermita is a valuable alternative for visitors.

Tags: 4Hoteliers, AirAsia, business travel, CEBUNEXT, G+, Manila business, Manila FAME, Manila hotels, Manila travel, Mark Lankester, Phillipines hotels, Phillipines tourism, Tune Group, Tune Hotels CEO, wired

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