Airlines

Wizz Air to begin service from London Gatwick to Bucharest

Wizz Air today announced it will begin direct service from London’s Gatwick Airport to Bucharest beginning 18 June. The new Gatwick connection to Bucharest will be the only direct connection between the two airports, offering the easiest access to the Romanian capital from the South London hub. With a total of four Wizz Air direct ... <a title="Wizz Air to begin service from London Gatwick to Bucharest" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/wizz-air-begin-service-london-gatwick-bucharest/" aria-label="Read more about Wizz Air to begin service from London Gatwick to Bucharest">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 20, 2016 · 2 min read

Ethiopian to launch flights to New York-Newark

Ethiopian Airlines, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is pleased to announce that it will commence scheduled thrice weekly flights to New York-Newark from Addis Ababa on 03 July 2016, via Lomé, Togo.   Ethiopian will be deploying the modern Boeing 787 Dreamliner on this route. Ethiopian’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner is configured with 24 business ... <a title="Ethiopian to launch flights to New York-Newark" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-launch-flights-new-york-newark/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian to launch flights to New York-Newark">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 16, 2016 · 2 min read

Island Air adds Kona service

Island Air today announced it plans to offer interisland air service to Hawai‘i Island with five daily round-trip flights between Honolulu and Kona, starting June 14, subject to government approval. The airline’s expansion of service to Kona will offer increased seat availability and more interisland travel flight options for local residents and visitors, as well as ... <a title="Island Air adds Kona service" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/island/" aria-label="Read more about Island Air adds Kona service">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 16, 2016 · 1 min read

Norwegian Air International receives tentative approval to fly to the United States

The U.S. Department of Transportation has today issued an order proposing to grant a foreign air carrier permit to Norwegian Air International. When made final, the permit will allow Norwegian Air International to begin operations to the U.S., including the first-ever service between Boston and Cork, Ireland. “A final approval, based on the Open Skies ... <a title="Norwegian Air International receives tentative approval to fly to the United States" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/norwegian-air-international-receives-tentative-approval-fly-united-states/" aria-label="Read more about Norwegian Air International receives tentative approval to fly to the United States">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 16, 2016 · 1 min read

British Airways (operated by Comair) ready to serve St. Helena

For the first time the Island will be linked to the rest of the world by air. The first airline to fly scheduled flights to St Helena will be British Airways (operated by Comair). The Airline’s CEO, Erik Venter, says: “We’re proud to have been selected to provide an airline service to the St Helena. ... <a title="British Airways (operated by Comair) ready to serve St. Helena" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/british-airways-operated-comair-ready-serve-st-helena/" aria-label="Read more about British Airways (operated by Comair) ready to serve St. Helena">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 14, 2016 · 4 min read

Cargolux introduces third weekly flight to Ho Chi Minh City

Cargolux today starts a third weekly frequency to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The flight is routed via Doha and leaves Luxembourg on Tuesdays at 8:05 a.m. (all times local). Arrival in Hi Chi Minh City is scheduled for 4 a.m. on Wednesday mornings with departure at 6 a.m. The return flight is routed via ... <a title="Cargolux introduces third weekly flight to Ho Chi Minh City" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/cargolux-introduces-third-weekly-flight-ho-chi-minh-city/" aria-label="Read more about Cargolux introduces third weekly flight to Ho Chi Minh City">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 14, 2016 · 1 min read

easyJet announces its first seasonal base in Palma, Majorca

easyJet has announced that the airline has chosen Palma as the location of its first seasonal base and will have three Airbus A319/320 aircraft based there for eight months of the year starting in Spring 2017. easyJet has flown more than 17 million passengers to and from Palma since its operations began in 1997 and ... <a title="easyJet announces its first seasonal base in Palma, Majorca" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/europe/easyjet-announces-first-seasonal-base-palma-majorca/" aria-label="Read more about easyJet announces its first seasonal base in Palma, Majorca">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 14, 2016 · 2 min read

Oman Air celebrates launch of second daily service between Muscat and London

Business leaders, Omani journalists and senior managers from Oman Air have gathered in London to celebrate the launch of the airline’s second daily, non-stop and direct service between Muscat and London Heathrow. The first flight of the new service took place on Tuesday 12th April with over 200 passengers on board. That evening Oman Air’s Chief ... <a title="Oman Air celebrates launch of second daily service between Muscat and London" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/middle-east/oman-air-celebrates-launch-second-daily-service-muscat-london/" aria-label="Read more about Oman Air celebrates launch of second daily service between Muscat and London">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 13, 2016 · 3 min read

Ethiopian Express will start 4 weekly flight Service to Hawassa

Ethiopian Express, the Domestic Strategic Business Unit of the Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Group announced that it is ready to stretch its wings with 4 weekly flight services to Hawassa with the Q-400 aircraft as of 16 April 2016. The flight to Hawassa, which will become the 20th domestic destination, is scheduled to be on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and ... <a title="Ethiopian Express will start 4 weekly flight Service to Hawassa" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/africa/ethiopian-express-will-start-4-weekly-flight-service-hawassa/" aria-label="Read more about Ethiopian Express will start 4 weekly flight Service to Hawassa">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 12, 2016 · 2 min read

Horizon Air places largest aircraft order in its history

Horizon Air today announced it will grow its fleet with the purchase of 30 new three-class Embraer E175 jets, which will fly exclusively for Alaska Airlines. The order, which also includes 33 options, will be delivered over three years starting next year, and is valued at $2.8 billion at Embraer’s current list price and represents ... <a title="Horizon Air places largest aircraft order in its history" class="read-more" href="https://aviationtribune.com/airlines/north-america/horizon-air-places-largest-aircraft-order-history/" aria-label="Read more about Horizon Air places largest aircraft order in its history">Read more</a>

AT Staff Apr 12, 2016 · 2 min read