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September 7, 2024

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September 7, 2024

Etihad Airways: Nonstop flights to Warsaw and Prague from summer 2025

Jan Gruber September 7, 2024 10:45

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), plans to further expand its European route network in summer 2025. In a press release dated 6 September 2024, the airline announced that it will launch direct services between Abu Dhabi and two new destinations in Europe, Warsaw (Poland) and Prague (Czech Republic). This decision underlines the growing importance of Europe to the airline's international expansion strategy. From 2 June 2025, Etihad will operate four direct flights weekly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Warsaw (WAW) and Prague (PRG). These routes will be served by state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliners, known for their fuel efficiency and comfort for long-haul flights. This expansion is part of the airline's overall strategy to enter new markets and strengthen connections between the Middle East and Europe. The addition of Warsaw and Prague to Etihad Airways' network is not only a strategic move to strengthen the airline's presence in Europe, but also a signal of the growing interest in these emerging European markets. Poland and the Czech Republic have become major players in the European economic area in recent years, with growing importance in the fields of tourism, trade and cultural exchange. Antonoaldo Neves, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Airways, said in the press release: "We are proud to introduce Warsaw and Prague as our newest destinations, underlining our commitment to expanding into new and exciting markets." This statement makes it clear that the airline is not only focusing on established markets, but also on new ones.

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Ural Airlines dismantles Airbus A320 after emergency landing on Russian wheat field

Jan Gruber September 7, 2024 10:32

One year after a spectacular emergency landing in a Russian wheat field, the Ural Airlines Airbus A320 involved is being gradually dismantled. The aircraft, registration RA-73805, was forced to make an emergency landing in an open field on September 12, 2024, after the pilots feared they might run out of fuel en route to Novosibirsk Airport (OVB). This incident caused a stir around the world and sparked discussions about the circumstances of the accident and how to deal with the wreckage. The decision to dismantle the Airbus on site marks the end of a long debate about the future of the aircraft. On the day in question, there were 167 people on board the Airbus A320, including 23 children and six crew members. Due to technical problems, the pilots had decided not to fly to the originally planned destination airport, Omsk Tsentralny (OMS), and instead diverted to Novosibirsk. The decision was made because technical personnel were available at Novosibirsk airport to carry out the necessary repairs to the aircraft's hydraulic system. However, a critical situation arose on the way there: there was not enough fuel to reach the destination. The pilots had to make an emergency landing in a wheat field. Despite the extreme circumstances, the landing took place without major incidents. All passengers were unharmed and the aircraft came to a safe stop. The Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations immediately reported that the evacuation of the passengers was quick and problem-free. The crew had brought the aircraft safely to the ground in a controlled maneuver, which prevented the incident from becoming a potential disaster. After the incident: The future of the aircraft After the

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Corendon Airlines wants to expand more slowly

Jan Gruber September 7, 2024 09:50

With over two million passengers in the first eight months of 2024 and an expanded winter schedule offering 600.000 seats to holiday destinations, Corendon Airlines is consolidating its position as a holiday airline in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). The Turkish airline, which will celebrate its 2025th anniversary in 20, is relying on a growing route network and a stronger sales strategy to improve both sales and awareness. In addition to Turkey, Corendon also has airline subsidiaries with their own certificates in the Netherlands and Malta. The positive development so far this year is remarkable: Corendon Airlines recorded more than two million passengers in the period from January to August 2024, an increase of 20 percent compared to the previous year. These figures confirm the success of the airline's strategy, which focuses on both classic holiday travel and ethnic flights. Demand for flights to Turkey, Spain, Greece, Morocco and Egypt was particularly strong. In recent years, Corendon Airlines has paid particular attention to ethnic traffic. These flights serve travelers who fly to Turkey away from the well-known tourist destinations, such as airports on the Black Sea or in the east of the country. To meet the growing demand, the airline has expanded the availability of these flights - a concept that will continue in 2025. The extended flight times are intended to enable the growing number of travelers to fly to their home regions more flexibly and over a longer period of time. Stronger sales activities and focus on the DACH region The DACH region is important to Corendon Airlines in the

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Wizz Air launches interactive scavenger hunt in Salzburg

Amely Mizzi September 7, 2024 09:41

On September 10, 2024, Salzburg will be the setting for an exciting and interactive scavenger hunt organized by Wizz Air. Following the great success of a similar campaign in Vienna, Wizz Air is now bringing thrills and adventure to the city of Mozart with its "Wizz and Away" campaign. Participants can expect an engaging game that is not only about discovering famous sights, but also has the chance to win attractive prizes - including 200 euros in WIZZ Credits for flight bookings. The scavenger hunt in Salzburg relies on the digital community and combines exploring the city with an interactive component controlled via social media. This type of event not only reflects Wizz Air's innovative approach, but also encourages the engagement of its community in a creative way. The concept: puzzle fun and a spirit of discovery The scavenger hunt process is simple but challenging. On the day of the event, three puzzles will be released on Wizz Air's social media channels, particularly Instagram (@wizzair), each pointing to well-known places in Salzburg. Participants must decipher the clues and get to the corresponding places as quickly as possible. The first person to reach each of these places will have the chance to win 200 euros in WIZZ Credits, which can be redeemed on all of the airline's regular flights. The puzzles themselves are an exciting challenge for those who know Salzburg well or want to challenge themselves to explore the city in a new way. These are popular sights that are both

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Swiss starts Geneva-Berlin

Amely Mizzi September 7, 2024 09:36

With the 2024/2025 winter flight schedule, Swiss International Air Lines is bringing a breath of fresh air to its route network from Geneva. From October 28, 2024, the airline will be offering a daily direct connection to Berlin for the first time. This is not only good news for business travelers, but also for vacationers who want to explore the culturally and historically diverse Berlin. In addition, Swiss is responding to the increasing demand for flights to the Nordic countries and is increasing its connections to Copenhagen, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Oslo. The offer for sun-seekers is also being increased: the southern European destinations Athens, Marrakesh, Valencia and Málaga will be served more frequently from Geneva. These innovations reflect Swiss' strategic focus on offering its passengers more flexibility and comfort by specifically responding to customers' changing travel patterns. The winter flight schedule will come into force on October 27, 2024 and will be valid until March 29, 2025. In addition to the numerous short-haul connections, the long-haul route from Geneva to New York will also remain an important offer. Nonstop flights to Berlin: A new bridge between Geneva and the German capital With the new daily nonstop flight from Geneva to Berlin, Swiss is focusing on one of the most dynamic cities in Europe. Berlin, known for its rich history, lively nightlife and its role as an important economic hub, attracts both business travelers and tourists from all over the world. For many Swiss companies active in Germany, the new connection makes business trips much easier. At the same time, holidaymakers benefit from the diversity of Berlin, which, in addition to world-famous sights such as the Brandenburg Gate and the East Side Gallery, also

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Air Serbia and Mostar Airport extend cooperation

Jan Gruber September 7, 2024 09:31

The cooperation between Air Serbia and Mostar Airport is being extended for another year. The Serbian airline will thus continue to offer non-stop flights between Belgrade and Mostar until October 2025. This flight connection was resumed in April 2024 after a 30-year break and has been very popular ever since. July of this year in particular marked a peak in terms of the number of passengers and flight capacity. With three weekly flights - Mondays, Fridays and Sundays - Air Serbia offers travelers a fast and convenient connection between the Serbian capital Belgrade and Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The flight time is only about 50 minutes, making the route an attractive option for business travelers, tourists and locals. The resumption of non-stop flights between Belgrade and Mostar in April 2024 was a significant step for both Air Serbia and Mostar Airport. After a break of over 30 years, this connection offers residents of both cities and beyond a valuable opportunity to travel not only within the region but also to international destinations. In the first three months after its launch, over 6.000 passengers used the route, reflecting high demand. Boško Rupić, General Manager Commercial and Strategy at Air Serbia, was pleased with the successful resumption of the route and stressed the great importance of this connection for passengers. "The very high cabin occupancy, especially in July, shows that the direct flights between Belgrade and Mostar are of great importance for our passengers," said Rupić. Importance of the connection for the

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