October 12, 2023 – Page 2 – Aviation.Direct

Boeing 777 poser: Swiss warns three crew members

Jan Gruber 12 October 2023 08:06

A few weeks ago, a Swiss crew caused a stir when they posed for photos on the wing of a Boeing 777 at Buenos Aires airport. The employer did not take this behavior very well. The incident was investigated internally and now the three crew members have to face consequences in the form of an official warning. Swiss intends to leave it at that, a spokeswoman confirmed to the Aargauer Zeitung. In theory, dismissal without notice would have been possible, but Swiss prefers constructive discussions and written warnings.

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Virgin Australia is making a profit again after eleven years

Amely Mizzi 12 October 2023 07:38

The Australian airline Virgin Australia has managed to return to profit after an eleven-year dry spell. The carrier benefited from the particularly high demand, which is certainly an after-effect of the corona pandemic. In the current financial year, the airline has achieved a profit after tax of 129 million Australian dollars. Sales doubled compared to the previous period to 3,2 billion Australian dollars. EBIT is said to have been 439 million Australian dollars. Even before the corona pandemic, Virgin Australia had been deep in the red for many years. Company CEO Jayne Hrdlicka explained that the carrier can announce a profit for the first time in eleven years. Furthermore, the latest figures show that the transformation has been successful and that the airline is on the right track. The core of this is that it has succeeded in significantly reducing costs. Furthermore, the investment in modern technologies has paid off. While demand from business travelers is still well below pre-crisis levels, there are record booking figures in the private sector. This would be due, among other things, to the fact that there would be a great deal of catching up to do in the aftermath of the corona pandemic, which was characterized by particularly strict restrictions in Australia at times. Virgin Australia assumes that demand will continue to be at a high level. However, it has also noticed that travelers are specifically looking for inexpensive flight tickets. The price-performance ratio would play a very important role for more and more passengers. The company sees itself as being optimally positioned in this segment.

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Latam has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321neo

Amely Mizzi 12 October 2023 07:06

Latam Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo through leasing company Aercap. At the same time, it was announced that 13 more aircraft of this type will be added to the fleet. The order backlog will thus rise to 76 units. Chief Financial Officer Ramiro Alfonsín emphasized during the takeover of the first Airbus A321neo that the airline aims to become a climate-neutral aviation group by 2050. Modernizing the fleet would be an important milestone on this path.

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Expansion: Lot wants to expand its fleet to 110 aircraft

Amely Mizzi 12 October 2023 06:37

Poland's state-owned airline Lot plans to expand significantly in the next few years. The fleet is to be expanded from the current 2028 aircraft to 75 by 110. The company also plans to redesign the cabins of its long-haul fleet, which consists of Boeing 787s. In the short term, a codeshare cooperation with the US-based Jetblue Airways, which will come into effect in the 2023/24 winter flight schedule, will provide additional services. Passengers from Europe or India who travel to the United States with the Polish airline via Warsaw will have additional options for connecting flights, for example to Boston, Orlando, Detroit, Las Vegas or Atlanta. Lot plans to expand its fleet to 2028 aircraft by 110. This will also increase the number of passengers carried per year from the current 10,3 million to 16,9 million, an increase of around 70 percent. At the same time, the company plans to add around 20 additional medium- and long-haul destinations. In addition, investments are being made at several airports. The plan is to completely modernize the Polonez Business Lounge at the global hub, Chopin Airport in Warsaw, while a completely new lounge for Lot passengers is to open at O'Hare Airport in Chicago in 2024. The Polish carrier uses modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft on long-haul flights. The airline will completely redesign these in all service classes. While the colors of the future interior were inspired by Polish landscapes, the new design is intended to exude modernity and at the same time reflect Polish hospitality and the company's almost 95-year history. In Lot Business Class, Lot Premium Economy Class and Lot Economy Class, there will be

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Athens: Aegean Airlines now flies to Dubai

Jan Gruber 12 October 2023 06:06

In November 2023, the Greek airline Aegean Airlines will launch a non-stop connection between Athens and Dubai. This will be operated with medium-haul Airbus A320neo jets. The first flight is scheduled for November 11, 2023. Initially, the airline plans to fly from the Greek capital to the UAE metropolis up to six times a week during the 2023/24 winter flight schedule period.

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Germany commissions Lufthansa for Israel repatriation flights

Amely Mizzi 12 October 2023 05:34

On behalf of the German Foreign Ministry, Lufthansa will operate evacuation flights from Tel Aviv to Germany on Thursday and Friday. According to official information, four repatriation flights are planned per day. Lufthansa suspended regular scheduled flights a few days ago for security reasons. This will remain the case, as the special flights are operated for the Foreign Office. The seats are therefore allocated by the client and cannot be booked generally. Other countries were much quicker in organizing repatriation flights or are relying on military aircraft. For example, Austria is initially having the Federal Army fly a Lockheed C-130 from Tel Aviv to Paphos. From there, the flights will continue with civilian aircraft. Switzerland, on the other hand, has commissioned Swiss to operate repatriation flights. Since more and more airlines are no longer flying to airports in Israel for security reasons, the number of regular flights is currently very low. For example, El Al is trying to continue flying. In contrast to carriers from Europe, its fleet has a missile defense system that is intended to provide additional security. The German Foreign Ministry also announced that it is in negotiations with those carriers that still fly to Tel Aviv about increasing capacity. It also explained that the repatriation operation will be carried out according to priority and that travelers must also note that it may not be possible to organize non-stop flights, but rather connecting flights. Some tour operators transport their customers out of the country by land and sea in order to be able to fly them home from a foreign airport. In any case, the German Foreign Ministry requests that German citizens,

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Leipzig/Halle: Wizz Air takes on Bucharest

Jan Gruber 12 October 2023 05:01

The low-cost airline Wizz Air will launch a non-stop connection between Bucharest and Leipzig/Halle in June next year. This will initially be operated three times a week. The first flight is scheduled for June 4, 2024. According to the current status of things, the service will take place on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. The aircraft will be stationed in Romania.

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That's why you have to check in when flying, but not when traveling by train

Amely Mizzi 12 October 2023 04:31

To board a commercial aircraft as a passenger, you must be in possession of a valid boarding pass. This is obtained at check-in, which can now be done online in many cases. But why can't boarding passes be issued in one process with the booking? In the world of aviation, check-in plays a crucial role in getting passengers to their destination smoothly and safely. But why do air travelers have to go through this seemingly time-consuming step, while such processes do not exist in rail transport? Why is check-in necessary? Check-in in aviation serves several purposes, all of which help to ensure orderly and safe flight operations. One of the main reasons is to verify passenger identity and security. Legislation and regulations set by aviation authorities around the world require airlines to ensure that only authorized persons board their aircraft. The check-in process: There are several ways to check in: Internet check-in: This method allows passengers to confirm their flight from the comfort of their home or on the go via the Internet. This involves verifying the airline, flight number, travel details and the passenger's identity. After successful verification, the passenger can print out the boarding pass or download a mobile boarding pass to their smartphone. Automated check-in: Many airports offer self-service terminals where passengers can check in. Similar to internet check-in, the flight details and passenger identity must be entered. The machine then issues the boarding pass. What is checked during check-in? During check-in, especially at the airport counter, the staff checks

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Riga: Air Baltic celebrates 28 years of existence

Jan Gruber 12 October 2023 04:00

The Latvian airline Air Baltic will celebrate its 2023th anniversary in October 28. The carrier emerged from Aeroflot's Riga base via legal detours. "We have been in the air for an impressive 28 years. Air Baltic has achieved so many milestones during this time, and in the anniversary month we are even approaching the company's 2-employee mark. I am proud of our airline and the dedicated entire team that takes care of all aspects of our business," says company CEO Martin Gauss. "We also cannot imagine Air Baltic without our passengers - both the loyal frequent flyers and those who are just about to experience their first flight. We thank you for your trust and look forward to seeing you on board Air Baltic soon!" The carrier currently employs over 500 people from 2 different countries. The average age of employees is 400, but the average length of service is 30 years. So far, 35 employees have worked for the airline since its founding in 6 – for 7 years. The gender ratio is 1995% women and 28% men.

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October 12th

Boeing 777 poser: Swiss warns three crew members

Virgin Australia is making a profit again after eleven years

Latam has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321neo

Expansion: Lot wants to expand its fleet to 110 aircraft

Athens: Aegean Airlines now flies to Dubai

Germany commissions Lufthansa for Israel repatriation flights

Leipzig/Halle: Wizz Air takes on Bucharest

That's why you have to check in when flying, but not when traveling by train

Riga: Air Baltic celebrates 28 years of existence

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