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British Airways signs Justin Rose.
British Airways has signed an exclusive three-year partnership with world number three golfer, Britain’s Justin Rose, to become his Official Global Airline Partner. Justin will support the airline’s global marketing activity, including personal appearances, media and PR, internal engagement and supporting Flying Start – the airline’s charity partnership with Comic Relief. Justin’s Tour apparel will…
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Lufthansa welcomes opening of information centre at the Environment and Community Centre in Kelsterbach.
For many years now, the Lufthansa Group has been engaged in a community dialogue with people living in the vicinity of Frankfurt Airport, as well as with politicians and experts, and attaches great importance to this exchange of views. On 12 April, an information centre will be inaugurated at the Environment and Community Centre in…
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New fares can be booked now – Firm transition dates for routes ex Hamburg, Berlin and Dusseldorf – New codeshare agreement between SWISS and Germanwings.
The “new Germanwings” is evolving very much faster than planned: It´s new “Best” and “Smart” fares will be available for booking at travel agencies for flights from early July from tomorrow (Friday), 12 April 2013. The lowest “Basic” fare is available in the online booking channels at Germanwings. Flights with the “new Germanwings” will be on…
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Is 52C Where You Want To Be? Aisle or Window? British Airways Unveils Latest Trends.
New research from British Airways has uncovered some distinct patterns when it comes to where people prefer to sit on a plane. Top findings include: Window pips aisle in popularity Twin seats 51/52B, 51/52C, 51/52H and 51/52J most sought-after economy seats Aisle seats more popular at the front and window seats more popular at the…
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Royal Jordanian regular cargo route to Frankfurt started on April 7.
Royal Jordanian started operating direct, regular cargo flights between Amman and Frankfurt on April 7 this year. Initially, the airline will run one flight weekly. At the beginning of May, RJ will add another flight per week, and plans to reach three in 2014. VP Cargo Sales and Services Muath Majali said the feasibility study…
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Austrian Airlines A320 Clear Out.
• Weight reduction results in savings of over EUR 100,000 per year • Austrian Airlines clears out an entire Airbus 320 • Savings of about 375t of Co₂ emissions p.a. The fuel price is one of the biggest cost factors for an airline. At Austrian Airlines fuel comprises about one quarter of total costs. For…
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Ticket tax damages Austria’s economy and costs jobs.
• Austria’s air transport industry demands revocation of ticket tax • Study proves that the ticket tax slows further growth – its revocation would actually yield more income • An airline announced last week that it would increase its operations in Bratislava The ticket tax is damaging Austria’s economy, and is costing jobs. This position…
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Niki named “Superbrand Austria 2013”.
The Austrian airline NIKI, which is a member of the airberlin group, has been awarded the status of “Superbrand” for sustainable, high quality brand management, which places it among the strongest brands in Austria. “A brand is only ever as good as the product it represents. Flying with NIKI means quality service and excellent value…
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Boeing X-48C Blended Wing Body Research Aircraft Completes Flight Testing.
The Boeing (NYSE: BA) X-48C research aircraft flew for the 30th and final time April 9, marking the successful completion of an eight-month flight-test program to explore and further validate the aerodynamic characteristics of the Blended Wing Body design concept. All 30 flights were conducted at NASA’s Dryden Flight Research Center. The X-48C typically flew for…
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Airbus ACJ318 brings comfort and elegance to ABACE.
Airbus is exhibiting an ACJ318 corporate jet at ABACE in Shanghai, bringing more than a touch of comfort and elegance to what is widely recognised as the world’s fastest growing bizjet market. The Airbus ACJ318 on display is operated by Comlux on VVIP charters, and features lounge areas, a private room that doubles as an…
