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Wizz Air Launches Low-Cost Saudi Flights! We know you love to save as much as you can while traveling. Well, the wait is over for Wizz Air is making a dramatic change by introducing a long-haul route from London Gatwick Airport to Saudi Arabia with the most pleasing heart-stopping offer? Tickets are starting from £134.99 (no, you do not need to adjust your sight or pinch yourself). Expensive flight fares to the Middle East are now history courtesy of an affordable scheme brought to you by Wizz Air. Launching this route in March 2025, this low-cost carrier will be opening its first flight from Gatwick to Jeddah one of the significant trade seaports of Saudi Arabia. The trip which is almost three thousand miles and a half hour duration will be on board the airlines newly ordered fleet of Airbus A321XLR Jets. These planes are in a nutshell, the quintessence of everything you want in an aviation machine that goes over long distances; cheaper, environmental friendlier and more efficient in long distance travel. The A321XLR: Saving Money and the Planet (One Flight at a Time) So, what is in it for everyone with Airbus A321XLR? In the words of Wizz Air’s chief executive, this jet is...

Europe Reinstates 100ml Liquid Limit: Scanner Snafus Lead to Temporary Liquid Lockdown Europe’s airports are back to a familiar scene of liquid restrictions as the 100ml rule makes a dramatic comeback. Just when it seemed like we could finally wave goodbye to those tiny, travel-sized bottles, the European Union has decided to hit the brakes on relaxed liquid rules due to a hiccup with new CT X-ray scanners. The scanners, designed to make life easier by allowing larger volumes of liquids, seem to have hit a snag. Apparently, these high-tech gizmos have been having a tough time deciphering what’s in those mysterious bottles passengers are carrying. The exact nature of the scanner’s malfunction remains as elusive as the secret sauce on a fast-food burger, but it’s clear these machines need a little more fine-tuning. According to Airports Council International (ACI), around 350 of these futuristic scanners are in operation across 13 EU countries. While some airports were still in the trial phase and hadn’t updated their liquid policies, others were left scrambling to reimpose the 100ml limit. Europe Reinstates 100ml Liquid Limit In the UK, the plan was to retire the 100ml limit...

Virgin Atlantic Expands to Riyadh and Accra Buckle up and get ready for some thrilling new routes! Virgin Atlantic is expanding its horizons from London Heathrow with the launch of two exciting destinations—Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and Accra, Ghana—set to take flight in the summer of 2025. This bold move is designed to boost the airline’s presence in the Middle East and West Africa, catering to both business professionals and leisure seekers alike. Daily Flights to Riyadh: A New Gateway to Saudi Arabia Starting March 30, 2025, Virgin Atlantic will be flying daily to King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This new route aligns with Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy and enhance tourism. Given the UK-Saudi Arabia trade partnership valued at £17.1 billion in 2023, with ambitions to hit £30 billion by 2030, the demand for flights between these two nations is on the rise. Expect a 24% increase in air travel between 2019 and 2035. Riyadh, the dynamic capital city, offers a burgeoning business district, a thrilling F1 circuit, and plenty of shopping and entertainment options. It also serves as a gateway to Saudi Arabia’s rich cultural heritage, ...

EasyJet’s Lyon Route Resumes to Budapest! Hold onto your seatbelts, Budapest, because easyJet is flying back into town with its twice-weekly flights between Budapest and Lyon! After a pandemic hiatus that had us all wondering if our travel plans were just a dream, this route is making a grand comeback. So, dust off your berets and pack your ski poles—your French adventure is ready to take off! Lyon Meets Budapest: A Match Made in Jetstream Heaven In a delightful twist of fate, easyJet’s relaunch of this route is set to offer over 2,500 seats each month, and guess what? It’s flying solo—no direct competition in sight! With Budapest Airport’s management team at VINCI Airports celebrating this return like it’s the revival of disco, it’s clear this route is as hot as a fresh croissant out of the oven. And let’s not forget the tourism boom: 193,000 French tourists visited Budapest in 2023, up by 7% from before the pandemic. That’s a lot of berets and baguettes finding their way to Hungarian hot springs and thermal baths! Máté Ritter, Head of Airline Development at Budapest Airport, is practically doing a happy dance over the figures. Last year, 22,000 adventurous souls traveled i...

High-End Flights Without Pit Stops! Get ready to soar in style with the newly launched luxury charter company, Ollie Air, now making waves across the Asia-Pacific skies! Headquartered in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong, Ollie Air is here to redefine the meaning of high-flying luxury, and they're doing it with a jet that’s got some serious endurance—no layovers necessary! Meet the Bombardier Global XRS: Your New Favourite Jet Ollie Air’s pride and joy, the Bombardier Global XRS, has officially spread its wings. Registered under the oh-so-classy designation T7-OLLIE (because even jets need cool names), this flying fortress boasts a flight endurance of up to 12.5 hours. That means you can jet off from Hong Kong to London, Seoul to Los Angeles, or Jakarta to Rome without ever needing to make an awkward pit stop in the middle of nowhere. It’s like your favourite playlist—no skips, just hits! A Cabin That Redefines Luxury Before taking to the skies, the Global XRS went through a complete makeover that would make even the most seasoned jet-setters swoon. Ollie Air didn’t just give it a fresh coat of paint; they transformed the cabin into a haven of luxury. Think warm, neutral...

EU Rolls Out New Biometric EES -  Travellers to Europe, prepare to say "cheese"—and maybe give your fingerprints too! The European Union is finally launching its long-awaited Entry-Exit System (EES) on 10th November 2024, according to EU Commissioner Ylva Johansson. After years of anticipation and delays, the new system is set to add a high-tech twist to your European adventures, making border crossings a bit more like a visit to the DMV, but hopefully faster and with better scenery. So what’s up with this new system? Well if you are coming from outside the EU—yes, that includes UK—soon you’ll have to provide a digital photo and fingerprints when you arrive at the border. EES is about enhancing safety and seeing that every person’s journey is as precise as any Swiss timepiece. According to Johansson these biometric tricks are meant for ensuring smooth flows of visitors while boosting border security across the continent. The EES has not only been designed  for holders of short-stay visas. No, it casts its net wider. For instance if you are one of around 60 visa-free countries such as the UK, then before stepping onto any of the 30 participating European nations; you...

Qatar Airways Winter Schedule Expansion Hold onto your seatbelts and grab your passports—Qatar Airways, recently crowned the World’s Best Airline by Skytrax for 2024, is about to make your travel dreams even grander. For the 2024-2025 winter season, this award-winning airline is ramping up its flight frequencies to some of the globe’s hottest destinations. Whether you're eyeing a snow-covered London, a tropical Maldives escape, a vibrant Miami trip, or a cultural journey to Tokyo, Qatar Airways has got you covered! Soaring to New Heights in London From October 27th 2024 on there will be an eighth Doha-London (LHR) flight operated by Qatar Airways bringing its total weekly frequency up to 56 flights. This means Qatar Airways now become the Gulf carrier with largest number of departures for London and securing its presence in the UK market. Due to partnering with British Airways, today’s travellers have an opportunity to enjoy direct flights between Doha and London LHR plus choose among up to ten daily departure times in each direction every week. Here’s the new daily schedule: Doha (DOH) -> London (LHR) – Flight QR109: Departure: 09:30; Arrival: 14:05 London (LHR) –>...

Singapore Airlines Expands Flight Services 2025 Northern Summer Season For the 2025 northern summer season running from the 30 March to 25 October, 2025, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced a significant rise in flight frequencies and passenger capacity throughout its network. The expansion is aimed at serving the increasing air travel demands to various popular destinations globally. Key Network Enhancements: United Kingdom: London (Gatwick): As of March 30, 2025, SIA will increase its services to London Gatwick with daily flights instead of five times a week. This adds up to five daily services to the UK capital in addition to its four daily flights to London Heathrow. Europe: Rome: Between June 26 and August 28, 2025, SIA will raise flights to Rome from four weekly services previously rendered, to five times per week. Barcelona and Milan: From June 24th through September7th, SIA will decouple her thrice-weekly Singapore-Milan-Barcelona route into non-stop/point-to-point operations for both cities. Barcelona will have an extra two more than three weekly direct flights while Milan’s service frequency will change from four weekly flig...

British Airways Expands Routes to Southeast Asia -  Bangkok Airways has expanded its codeshare alliance with British Airways, giving travellers from the UK an opportunity to fly directly to several popular tourist destinations in Thailand and Cambodia. Specifically, this means BA passengers can now book a single ticket from London through Bangkok to five spectacular holiday spots including Phuket, Koh Samui, and Chiang Mai as well as others. Key Highlights British Airways Expands Routes to Southeast Asia: Increased Connectivity: Expanded Codeshare: This means that customers can connect with ease through Bangkok to five more new places across Thailand and Cambodia they include: Phuket (HKT), Thailand Koh Samui (USM), Thailand Chiang Mai (CNX), Thailand Phnom Penh (PNH), Cambodia Siem Reap (SAI), Cambodia London to Bangkok Service: The direct flight from London Gatwick to Bangkok of British Airways will start operating three times weekly on October 29th. From January next year until March it will be available up to five times weekly. Passenger Benefits: Single-Ticket Convenience: A single ticket that includes a stopover in Bangkok before continuing on their ...

Finnair increases Frequency London to Helsinki Route -  Finnair have just announced starting october 27th 2024 that they will significantly increase it's service on the London Heathrow to Helsinki route. they are doing this by adding two additional daily flights. This means there is a 50% boost in capacity and will result in upto 6 daily flights in both directions. Meaning improved connectivity across the Nordis, baltics and Asia.  Flight Details Finnair increases Frequency London to Helsinki Route New Schedule: These flights will depart from London Heathrow at 09.55 and 13.10 with return flight from Helsinki at 10.55 and 21.25. This wonderful expanded schedule will run through to the summer of 2025. which is perfect for both business and leisure travellers Aircraft:  This route will be operated by an Airbus A320 and A321 Aircraft (Finnair's Short haul aircrafts). This is on top of the existing fleet of A350s and A330s that are already used on this route.  Discover Helsinki Finland Helsinki is a must visit location when visiting Finland. It has a brilliant blend of culture, history and modern attractions. Why not explore the Helsinki Cathedral ...

Uganda Airlines Expands Regional and Long Haul Connectivity  - Uganda Airlines, the national airline of Uganda, has announced a bold plan to develop its network by opening new routes to major cities in Africa; this is intended to create a strong regional network that will serve as feeder services for its long-haul flights including London, Mumbai and Dubai. A relatively young carrier; Uganda Airlines is a revival of the original Uganda Airlines which was in operation from 1977 until 2001. The current version began flying in August last year and since then it has been taking steps towards widening its coverage within Africa. This growth of networks represents a significant turning point in the airline’s expansion strategy as well as cementing its status as an important connector on the continent. New Routes & Timetable Uganda Airlines Expands Regional and Long Haul Connectivity: Abuja – Nigeria: From September 12th, 2024, there will be two weekly flights between Entebbe (Uganda) and Abuja (Nigeria). This will boost connectivity into this region which previously had little air service. In addition to Lagos flights operated by this carrier; Abuja becomes another...

Emirates Unveils Partnership with Wimbledon - Emirates has announced a partnership with Wimbledon, making it the official airline partner for the first time in history. The collaboration will see the airliner introduce an extraordinary Airbus A380 “Wimbledon” livery and unique inflight services during the tournament from 1-14 July. Main features Emirates Unveils Partnership with Wimbledon: One-of-a-kind A380 Livery: This week Emirates revealed a specially designed A380 livery featuring the Wimbledon logo and player silhouettes on its fuselage. The plane will make its debut on a flight to London Heathrow on 1 July and fly other routes including Manchester, Washington D.C., Paris among others. Inflight Experience: On flights bound for the UK in July, passengers can enjoy various Wimbledon-themed treats. First and Business Class passengers will be offered pastries, strawberries & cream as well as lemon strawberry cupcakes decorated with the Wimbledon logo whilst those travelling in Economy or Premium Economy class may choose from cream cheese mousse or strawberry cheesecake. Ground Activities: At All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC), Emirates will set up interactive expe...

Emirates  Dubai to Tokyo, Geneva, and Brussels Flights -  Emirates has announced the addition of its latest Boeing 777 cabin interiors to flights between Dubai and Tokyo Haneda, Geneva and Brussels. For the first time, these flights will include Emirates' signature Premium Economy as well as the next-generation Business Class seats in a new 1-2-1 configuration. Adnan Kazim, Deputy President and Chief Commercial Officer for Emirates Airlines said: “By adding newly retrofitted Boeing 777s into our fleet mix, we are also providing ourselves with opportunities to bring in popular offerings such as Premium Economy to more cities served by this aircraft type within our network already and introducing more seat options across four classes.” “Inspired by our flagship A380 in every cabin, our revamped Boeing 777 with enhanced interiors offers the best possible customer comfort. The redesigned Business Class cabin features additional privacy for customers along with sleek design touches and signature cabin finishes. Our investment ensures a consistent experience on all of them - both Boeing 777s and A380s.” From July 1st, the first Emirates Boeing 777 will undergo a com...

New Direct Flights to Las Vegas - Easy Connections to major cities Aer Lingus operates with ease allowing passengers from different European cities including Manchester, London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Paris, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Amsterdam and Dusseldorf. These New Direct Flights to Las Vegas just made travelling much easier.  Aer Lingus will celebrate the launch of their first ever flight from Dublin to fun-filled Las Vegas by flying on the 25th of October, 2024. It is suggested that you book in advance so as not to miss out on a winter break in the Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World. From just before this year’s mid-term, Aer Lingus will be serving its customers three days per week i.e. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday up-to April 29th, 2025 which includes Easter midterm break. The operator for this route would be Airbus A330-300 known for its spaciousness thus providing comfortable travel experience to passengers. Why Choose Las Vegas? Popularly known as Sin City, Las Vegas has gained an international reputation as an ultimate winter sun and leisure destination with dazzling shows, electrifying concerts, thrilling sports events like t...

Ryanair launches flights to the Amalfi Coast! Ryanair announced the commencement of operations at Salerno-Costa d’Amalfi Airport starting in August 2024. This new service will feature 16 weekly flights across three new routes, generating over 100 local jobs. Salerno will become Ryanair’s 32nd airport in Italy, expanding its extensive network. The new routes will link Salerno with London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, and Turin, significantly boosting tourism and business opportunities. This initiative will offer residents and visitors in the Campania region greater connectivity with Europe’s lowest fares. Highlights of Ryanair launches flights to the Amalfi Coast-  New Operations in Salerno: New Routes: London Stansted, Milan Bergamo, and Turin Weekly Flights: 16 flights per week Annual Passengers: Over 130,000 New Jobs: More than 100 Jason McGuinness, Ryanair’s Chief Commercial Officer, highlighted the substantial growth these new routes will bring to Salerno, promoting travel for business, medical appointments, and personal visits. Ryanair is committed to maintaining its service, continuing the Milan Bergamo and Turin routes into the winter season of 2024/25, e...

86 Countries can Visit the UK Visa Free! Great news—citizens from 86 countries can now visit the UK without a visa, making it easier than ever to explore the wonders of this incredible nation. Travel to the UK has never been so easy! Imagine upon arriving in the UK you will not have to deal with visa documentation. If you are going on a vacation, business meeting or any other important event, then easy entry points would make it more convenient for you during your journey. This opens up the opportunity to fully enjoy British cultural heritage, historical sights and city lights. The range of tourist attractions in Britain is enormous and covers ancient as well as modern time periods. For example, there is Stonehenge and the Tower of London which are filled with tales from English history or there is the London Eye which stretches high above everything else or even Manchester’s busy streets. In other words, something for every kind of traveller whether visiting for a second time or for the first time ever. The visa-free policy is a boon for tourism, inviting more visitors to experience these wonders firsthand. There is also another benefit for business travellers and conferenc...

Air Tanzania expanding! This airline has got a list of destinations it already flies to. For example, Air Tanzania serves more than ten domestic routes from Dar es Salaam including Dodoma, Kilimanjaro, Kigoma, Mpanda, Geita, Mbeya, Mtwara, Mwanza, Bukoba, Songea,Tabora,Iringa , Arusha and Zanzibar. And as for the international flights: ATCL operates Mumbai (India), Lubumbashi (DRC), Hahaya (Comoros), Ndola and Lusaka (Zambia), Harare (Zimbabwe), Bujumbura (Burundi), Entebbe (Uganda); they just included Dubai & Nairobi(Kenya) previously. Air Tanzania expands Breaking news! According to Air Tanzania the following places will soon be served by them: Soon they will be adding Dzaoudzi (Mayotte), Juba (Southern Sudan), Johannesburg (South Africa) Lagos (Nigeria) Accra (Ghana) Kinshasa and Goma (Congo); Muscat (Oman) and London (United Kingdom). More about Air Tanzania: ATCL is a state-owned carrier with 15 aircraft. They also expect to have one Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in their fleet by December 2024. With young fleet of jets in its possession ATCL still remains the most popular means of transport within this country making hundreds of flights each week among over fifteen...

New Daily flight London to Abu Dhabi: British Airways has announced yet another feather in its cap — this time, it’s a flight connecting London Heathrow to Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi! This flight will operate on a daily basis starting next year. This comes four years after the airline stopped operating flights along that route and marks an important milestone for the company as it seeks to expand its global reach once more. The move is expected to boost ties between UAE and UK businesses while attracting holidaymakers too. British Airways BA073 flight will take off from London Heathrow at 22:25 and get into Abu Dhabi at 08:30 the next day. The return journey, BA072, departs Abu Dhabi at 10:10 ending up in London Heathrow by 15:20 later that day. These are long distance destinations which are served with Boeing 787-9s providing comfort and efficiency across different time zones. The daily flight Abu Dhabi initiative for Abu Dhabi comes amid rising demand brought about by easing travel restrictions worldwide post-pandemic. Elena Sorlini, Managing Director & CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports says “We are delighted to welcome British Airways to Zayed International Airpo...

Liquid Rule Scrapped in Major UK Airports - Liquid Rule Scrapped in Major UK Airports - Fantastic news for travellers from the UK - that pesky liquid rule that's been bothering most holidaymakers? Well, it just become a thing of the past at some major UK airports! By this summer, all terminals of London’s Heathrow Airport will have security scanners installed, while others are set to adopt the same. What does this imply for you? In other words, depending on your destination, you can carry liquid weighing more than 100mls. A representative from the Department of Transport (DfT) told reporters that these new scanning devices were not only aimed at ensuring security but also moving people through airports seamlessly. Already in operation on some lanes in Terminals 2, 3 and 5, they will soon be rolled out over Terminal 4 more widely too. Now, about that timeline – airports are hustling to meet the June 2024 deadline for upgrading their screening gear. MAG, the brains behind Manchester, Stansted, and East Midlands airports, is tackling the challenge "lane by lane," with plans to have it all sorted by 2025. Fun fact: London City Airport waved goodbye to the liquid rule last Apri...

New flights announced by British airways  Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia are among the latest additions to British Airways’ short-haul route network Milan Linate re-joins London City’s network while San Sebastian is extended into the winter Heathrow operations to Ljubljana and Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport have also been extended into the winter to become year-round destinations British Airways has announced additions to its route network from London, including new destinations Riga in Latvia and Belgrade in Serbia from London Heathrow, adding more choice for customers who can now choose to travel with British Airways from London to more than 120 short-haul destinations. Source: https://britishairways.com

Tunisia's Soaring Connectivity to Europe: A Record-Breaking Summer Tunisia has more capacity to Europe than any other African country, after Morocco and Egypt, . It will offer a record 3.54 million departing seats between April and October, according to Cirium data, a 14.6% rise over 2019. In the past two decades, this is only the fourth time that Tunisian capacity has exceeded three million seats — showing strong recovery from the  global pandemic among other things. Highlights of Tunisia's Soaring Connectivity to Europe: Record Capacity: Highest ever for Tunisia with 3.54 million departing seats. Strong Growth: Up by 14.6% on 2019. Resilient Recovery: Overcoming the impacts of theglobal pandemic etc. However, development has been held back by delays to an eagerly anticipated EU open skies agreement – much like Morocco, increased foreign (Ultra)LCC presence would benefit Tunisia to stimulate tourism and VFR traffic. Nevertheless, significant growth has been recorded by Nouvelair – a leisure operator based in Tunisia. A Record Summer with Many New European Routes: Over 30 new routes have been launched this summer – all are brand-new or not operated within t...

200 weekly flights and 17 new routes announced by Ryanair June 8, 2023 -  Ryanair has announced a significant expansion for its Winter '23 schedule, including 200 weekly flights and the introduction of 17 new routes to and from Albania. This expansion marks Albania as the 37th country within Ryanair's extensive network. It will offer immediate access to vital inbound tourism markets, including Belgium, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Romania, Sweden, and the UK. Additionally, this initiative will bring competitive fares and improved connectivity for Albanians who wish to travel to their homeland or visit friends and family abroad. These exciting new Winter routes will help Albania in achieving substantial growth in the tourism industry. It is well-established that countries benefit greatly from the presence of major airlines like Ryanair, which can contribute to capacity growth. Ryanair has consistently and successfully demonstrated its role in supporting European economies heavily reliant on tourism, such as Spain, Italy, Ireland, Portugal, and Malta. Source: https://ryanair.com