LOT POLISH AIRLINES extends its partnership with APG and appoints APG as its offline GSA in Saudi Arabia

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LOT Polish Airlines, the flag carrier of Poland and one of the longest existing airlines in the world, headquartered in Warsaw, Poland and with its hub at Warsaw Chopin Airport, has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Saudi Arabia. Under the agreement APG will be enhancing LOT Polish Airlines’ presence in Saudi Arabia by providing the airline with comprehensive sales development, agent and passenger helpdesk as well as wide-ranging marketing activities.

The 4th of June 2024 witnessed the inaugural flight of LOT Polish Airlines to the capital city of Saudi Arabia. Riyadh has become the second city on the Arabian Peninsula in the national carrier’s flight network, after Dubai.The debut flight to Saudi Arabia marks yet another – following Tashkent, Athens and Oradea – new destination in 2024.

Direct flights operated by LOT Polish Airlines connecting Poland and Saudi Arabia will be run three times a week. From Warsaw Chopin Airport, they will be flying on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays at 3.20 p.m. The Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft operated by LOT Polish Airlines will embark on their return journey on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 1:25 a.m. local time. The flight to Riyadh will take 5 hours and 45 minutes while the return trip 5 hours and 30 minutes.

As a result of the Riyadh-Warsaw connection, not only can passengers from the Arabian Peninsula enjoy easy access to Poland, but they also have the opportunity to discover the abundance of other appealing destinations available in the Polish carrier’s flight network. LOT operates a wide range of direct flights to major Western European destinations such as Paris, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. For those planning transatlantic travel, LOT Polish Airlines also provides direct flights to Canada and the United States, including Toronto, New York, Chicago, Miami and Los Angeles.
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About LOT 
www.lot.com
LOT Polish Airlines is a modern carrier connecting Central and Eastern Europe with the rest of the world. Long-haul flights are operated by the Boeing 787 Dreamliners – one of the most advanced wide-body aircraft in the world. The Polish Carrier has been present in the sky since 1929. It’s the world’s 12th oldest airline and one of the most internationally recognizable Polish brands. 

About APG: 
www.apg-ga.com
With over 30 years’ experience in airline distribution and over 100 offices globally, APG is the world’s largest and most successful airline representation network, partnering with over 200 valued airline clients. APG offers a holistic approach to airline distribution, offering not only airline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, fare filing and settlement support services, all aimed at maximising an airline’s revenue potential. APG is always at the forefront of distribution development and our latest APG NDC Platform will assist airlines unlock the benefits of NDC distribution.
Our new APG Cargo services are also gaining worldwide interest from airlines including our APG Cargo Interline solution (Cargo IET), cargo GSSA services  and total cargo management solutions.
The APG Network is indeed, “The World’s Leading Network for Airline Services.”

If you are one of the few airlines who do not currently partner with APG today, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how we can help increase your revenue levels worldwide.

Please visit our website www.apg-ga.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook @APGNetwork.

For media enquiries please contact APG Media Relations, Mr Frederick Despreaux Email: f.despreaux@apg-ga.com

AMELIA appoints APG as its GSA in Belgium and Luxembourg

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Amelia, a French regional carrier has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Belgium and offline GSA in Luxembourg. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities in these two markets, as well as reservation and ticketing services.

Since its beginnings in 2019 as part of the Regourd Aviation Group, Amelia went from strength to strength, obtaining IOSA certification in 2021 and joining IATA in November 2022.

Amelia’s strong regional territorial footprint extends through operations from Paris, Nice, Rodez, Brive, Strasbourg, Ajaccio, Amsterdam and Brussels.

Route Brussels to Brive is currently scheduled to be operated with two weekly flights throughout summer peak from 1 July 2024 to 29 August 2024.

“We are really very happy to offer you a direct connection from Brussels to Brive in France during the months of July and August, you can come and visit Corrèze, the Lot, the Dordogne Valley or the Périgord Lascaux cave.” said Mr Alain Regourd, CCO Amelia.

“APG is delighted to start this new collaboration in Belgium to ensure the success of the route” adds Ms Sandrine de Saint-Sauveur, CEO APG.

About AMELIA (REGOURD AVIATION)  www.flyamelia.com

Founded in 1976 by Alain Regourd, Regourd Aviation has gradually established itself as a major player in the aviation sector in Europe and Africa, combining safety, high standards and punctuality.

The group first developed an aircraft purchase and sale activity before broadening its scope to include flight operations and opening several dedicated subsidiaries.

In 2019, the group decided to create Amelia to unite its European activities under a single banner. Following the creation of the Amelia brand, the Group is consolidating its presence in Europe with the award of two AOCs, one in Slovenia (Amelia International) and the other in France (Amelia).

Amelia intends to fully address the sustainability challenge airline industry is facing, and fully align with the Fly Net Zero by 2050 initiative launched by IATA by planning to become the first airline in Europe to fly with a hydrogen-powered ATR72-UH2 by 2026.

About APG:
www.apg-ga.com
With over 30 years’ experience in airline distribution and over 100 offices globally, APG is the world’s largest and most successful airline representation network, partnering with over 200 valued airline clients. APG offers a holistic approach to airline distribution, offering not only airline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, fare filing and settlement support services, all aimed at maximising an airline’s revenue potential. APG is always at the forefront of distribution development and our latest APG NDC Platform will assist airlines unlock the benefits of NDC distribution.

Our new APG Cargo services are also gaining worldwide interest from airlines including our APG Cargo Interline solution (Cargo IET), cargo GSSA services  and total cargo management solutions.

The APG Network is indeed, “The World’s Leading Network for Airline Services.”

If you are one of the few airlines who do not currently partner with APG today, we would welcome the opportunity to talk with you about how we can help increase your revenue levels worldwide.

Please visit our website www.apg-ga.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Facebook @APGNetwork.

For media enquiries please contact APG Media Relations, Mr Frederick Despreaux Email: f.despreaux@apg-ga.com