AIR BOTSWANA Appoints APG as its Online GSA in South Africa and extends partnership to 15 offline markets

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Air Botswana is pleased to announce the appointment of APG as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for markets outside Botswana.

Under this exciting partnership, APG will provide Air Botswana with an online GSA in South Africa and offline GSAs in Kenya, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Hong Kong, China and Japan.

In furtherance to this, APG will provide sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities in the aforementioned markets, as well as reservation and ticketing services. These efforts are expected to significantly improve the airline’s reach and growth into other key markets.

“We are delighted to have been chosen by Air Botswana to provide GSSA representation services in a wide range of countries throughout both Europe and Asia as well as online in South Africa. This marks the next step in our valued and longstanding relationship with the airline and we are looking forward to working closely with the excellent team at Air Botswana to further develop passenger traffic from around the world” said Richard Burgess, President APG Network.

About Air Botwana Air Botswana is the flag carrier of Botswana operating scheduled flights to domestic destinations such as Maun, Kasane, Francistown and Gaborone as well as regional destinations including;  Cape town, Johannesburg, Lusaka and Harare. Committed to the highest operational safety standards, Air Botswana is a member in good standing with the International Air Transport Association (IATA). website www.airbotswana.co.bw Contact: Mogolo Mokgosi, Sales & Marketing Manager

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

Air transport – fare madness

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Air travel was built on two fundamental principles: first, to move passengers and cargo from one point of the world to another safely. This is what he has managed to do, because he strives for excellence. Plane crashes and even incidents are becoming increasingly rare. In 2023, scheduled airlines recorded only one fatal accident: Yeti Airlines whose pilots made gross mistakes on approach to Pokhara from Kathmandu. This is a performance that should be commended. The second principle is the universality of the principles that govern this activity. In other words, the same rules apply to each of the countries and those who do not follow them have their carriers banned from flying in the other countries. This is enough of a deterrent for governments to make every effort to follow the procedures laid down by the international authorities that govern the activity, I have named ICAO and IATA.

At the time of the construction of air transport and its real development, roughly between 1960 and 1980, airlines had no room for manoeuvre in pricing. The prices were agreed, admittedly between potentially competing carriers, but under the aegis of IATA, which enforced them under the threat of very strong economic sanctions. In 1960, the only two booking classes were “first” and “economy.” In the mid-1970s, “business” class was added before the arrival of a “first economy” in the early 2000s, all corresponding to the expansion of aircraft. The Boeing 707 had 130 seats and it has been replaced by very large jets that can carry 400 passengers.

The fare revolution really began with the “Deregulation Act” signed by President Carter in 1979, establishing on the territory of the United States the total freedom for airlines to operate any route of their choice at the fares of their choice. This facility has gradually been extended to Europe, then to Asia, and fare flexibility has become the rule, which has allowed the arrival and growth of “low-cost” carriers. This evolution has also been made possible by the enormous IT advance that has been at the origin of distribution via GDS and “Yield Management”.

But in the DNA of airline managers, safety is first and foremost, and almost all of their energy is devoted to ensuring its perfection. Moreover, with the support of their governments, the managers of carriers have not acquired a culture of competition as has been the case in other sectors of activity. However, this has come as a blow to them and the “low-cost” carriers have further destabilized their approach to customers by putting fares on the market that are impossible to compete with the structure of regular airlines. So they tried to find a solution by using what they called “Yield Management” which made it possible to display very low prices, let’s say at a level comparable to that of “low costs” while limiting their access to buyers. And tariffs have multiplied under the impetus of the brains who have flocked to the pseudo trading floors, which has robbed the directors of the companies based in the countries where they operate of the ability to negotiate with their potential customers. On the one hand, an infinite number of fares have been created, none of which are decided by the direct approach of the markets, but by computer engineers who manage lines or networks and whose mission is to maximize the revenue from each flight.

As a result, tariffs have multiplied. Thus, we could see several dozen fares on the same flight in the same class of service. And the customer doesn’t understand anything anymore, and even the airlines’ sales managers are struggling to explain the algorithms that are the basis of pricing. And we’ve complicated the price offer at leisure by cutting up the service. To display lower and lower prices, while they don’t pay the costs, we had to find additional revenue by selling the drop-off of luggage in the hold or in the cabin, access to wi-fi and many other small pieces of product on the ground or in the flight.

However, now that airlines, freed from GDS constraints by the generalization of NDC (New Distribution Capability), will be able to further refine their price range, in other words make it even more complex. This is called “Continuous Pricing” and “Dynamic Pricing”. Aren’t we losing common sense? How will customers be able to trust companies that are unable to offer stable and understandable rates?  Can we imagine restaurateurs applying the same ways?

I bet that the first company to return to a simple price range, announced several months in advance, while commissioning the distribution channel at least for the highest prices, will have a considerable competitive advantage.

APG IET New Partner Airlines – TAAG (DT)

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APG Airlines – APG IET welcomes TAAG-Linhas Aereas de Angola as a new interline partner and member of our IET ticketing portfolio.

TAAG (DT) can now be issued on our certified secure GP-275 stock, and they are also available on our APGConnect booking channel

With 141 partners available to issue on GP-275, our APG IET platform offers even more options for your ticketing needs.

APG Airlines Cargo has signed an Interline Agreement with Emirates Cargo

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APG Airlines Cargo has signed an Interline Agreement with Emirates Cargo.

Through this interline agreement the #APGCargo Network will have access to #Emirates‘ cargo capacity.

APG appointed as SRILANKAN AIRLINES’ passenger GSA in Ireland

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APG has been named as the official Passenger General Sales Agent (GSA) of SriLankan Airlines in Ireland.

In this collaborative venture, APG will provide its expertise in sales development, comprehensive marketing initiatives, as well as reservation and ticketing services for the national carrier of Sri Lanka in Ireland.

As a proud member of the oneworld Alliance, SriLankan Airlines presently connects its hub, Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo, with various points across South Asia, Southeast Asia, the Far East, Europe, the Middle East and Australia.

“We are pleased to announce our partnership with APG, who will represent SriLankan Airlines in Ireland effective November 2023. This partnership will open up our spectrum of services to the Irish market, making it easier to reserve flight tickets and other passenger services from Ireland to Colombo via London, Doha or Abu Dhabi. Passengers will also be able to travel beyond Colombo to our extensive network in India; the Far East, Maldives and Australia.” stated Dimuthu Tennakoon, Head of Worldwide Sales & Distribution of SriLankan Airlines.

“We are honoured to be appointed as the Passenger General Sales Agent for SriLankan Airlines in Ireland. This collaboration reflects our commitment to providing top-class sales and marketing support, as well as seamless reservation services. We look forward to contributing to the airline’s success in the Irish market.” adds Mr Richard Burgess, President APG Network.

About SriLankan Airlines:
SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, is an award-winning airline with a firm reputation as a global leader in service, comfort, safety, reliability, and punctuality.
Launched in 1979, the airline’s hub is located at Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo providing convenient connections to its global network (including codeshare partners) of 113 destinations in 59 countries around the world. Its direct route map covers major cities across the Europe, Australia, Middle East, Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and the Far East. The Airline operates an all-Airbus fleet including a state-of-the-art A330-300 and modern A320/321neo fleet.
The latest accolades won by the Airline include, 2023 APEX Passenger Choice Awards® -for Best Food & Beverage in Central/Southern Asia and Best Seat Comfort in Central/Southern Asia, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum (SMBR) Global Aviation Awards-Best Aviation Sustainability Programme (Mathaka upcycling project), World’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the sixth consecutive time and Asia’s Leading Airline to the Indian Ocean title for the fifth consecutive time at World Travel Awards 2021, PATA Gold Awards 2021-Marketing Carrier, and the highest attainable Diamond rating at the APEX Health and Safety Audit Powered by SimplyFlying.

website ​www.srilankan.com

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

Xiamen Airlines extends partnership with APG to Kuwait and Saudi Arabia

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Xiamen Airlines, a Chinese full-service carrier based at Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport, has appointed APG as its offline General Sales Agent (GSA) in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia to further support the start of Xiamen Airlines operations to Qatar. A long-standing partner of APG, Xiamen Airlines is represented by APG in multiple markets globally, including Qatar.

Xiamen Airlines recently announced that it will launch regular flights between Beijing Daxing and Doha on October 20th and Xiamen-Doha on October 31st. The consecutive opening of two direct flights to the Middle East coincides with the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Qatar.

Xiamen Airlines is the first Chinese carrier to operate nonstop flights from China to Qatar.

According to the latest plan, the Beijing-Doha route will operate daily, depart from Beijing at 1830 and arrive in Doha at 2245 local time, in return leave Doha at 0200 local time and arrive in Beijing at 1520, while the Xiamen-Doha route will operate two flights per week, depart from Xiamen at 0005 and arrive in Doha at 0500 local time, in return leave Doha at 1930 local time and back to Xiamen at 0755 the next day. Both routes will be operated by Boeing 787 Dreamliner, offering passengers more spacious and comfortable seats. The First-class and Business-class seats can recline to a fully flat position of 180 degrees, providing passengers with an enhanced sleeping experience during long-haul flights.

Xiamen Airlines, a SkyTeam member is embarking on comprehensive collaboration with Qatar Airways, Oneworld member for further connections to key markets beyond Doha, in the Middle East, Africa and Europe.
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The cooperation with Qatar Airways means both airlines will not only have codeshare cooperation on Beijing Daxing-Doha and Xiamen-Doha, but also extend their cooperation to full network interline, through check-in and lounge access. Leveraging the resources of Qatar Airways, Xiamen Airlines can extend its network to over 160 global destinations, including Dammam, Lagos, Algiers, and more. This offers passengers a wide range of transfer product choices and seamless travel experience It’s worth noting that both Xiamen Airlines and Qatar Airways were honoured with the APEX World Class Award, earning a place among the “Top Eight Airlines in the World.” In the future, the partnership of these two Five-Star airlines will bring more wonderful flying experience to the customers worldwide.

About Xiamen Airlines:
Headquartered in Xiamen City, Fujian Province–the southeast coast of China, Xiamen Airlines is founded in 1984 as China’s first airline created in accordance with the modern corporate system. After 39 years of sustainable development, Xiamen Airlines has become an airline with distinctive characteristics in China’s civil aviation industry.

Xiamen Airlines, a member of the SkyTeam Alliance with an air carrier code of “MF” operates a wide network covering the entire China and with a strong presence in Southeast and Northeast Asia as well as many international and intercontinental routes to Europe, America and Oceania, and extended to all major destinations around the world via SkyTeam Alliance.

For many years, Xiamen Airlines has constantly managed to ensure aviation safety and improve service quality. For 8 consecutive years, has been voted by passengers as “the Chinese Airline with the Best Service”. Xiamen Airlines also received the China Quality Award, becoming the first business in the service industry to win this honour and the only award-winning airline in China’s civil aviation industry. Since 2020, Xiamen Airlines has been awarded the “Five Star Global Airline” by APEX, and the “World Class” in both 2022 and 2023, becoming the first Chinese airline to be recognized by APEX as “top-eight” airline companies in the world.

website www.xiamenair.com

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

WIDERØE appoints APG as its online GSA in the United Kingdom

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Widerøe, Norway’s largest regional airline, has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, APG will be providing the airline with wide-ranging sales and marketing activities, as well as reservations and ticketing services.

Widerøe, with its rich history dating back to 1934, has been a trusted and reliable choice for travellers in Norway and beyond. As a GSA for Widerøe, APG will play a pivotal role in promoting the airline’s services and enhancing its market reach in the UK.

Kristin Gaustad, Sales and Marketing Manager-Leisure, Norway commented: “Widerøe is pleased to announce that we’ve appointed APG as our GSA in UK. With local representation, we will be able to give our UK agents and customers better service and assistance, which again should lead to better knowledge and increased sales of our flights between UK and Norway, and on our extensive network in Norway. We look forward to welcoming even more UK passengers on board.”

Alan Daniels, Director of Sales & Operations UK added: “We are delighted to partner with Widerøe, the  largest regional airline in Scandinavia. APG UK has been given an amazing opportunity to further grow business across Europe with current scheduled services to Aberdeen, Liverpool & London Stansted in the UK. Traffic to Norway has rebounded back to 2019 levels and we believe that there is a huge opportunity to further grow tourism out of the UK and to increase business with our corporate partners”.

About Widerøe Founded in 1934, Widerøe stands as Scandinavia’s largest regional airline and Norway’s oldest airline. With nearly 50 domestic and international destinations, including Aberdeen, Liverpool, and London, Widerøe annually serves almost three million passengers, offering access to captivating destinations such as the Norwegian Fjords, Lofoten Islands, and North Cape. ​ To learn more visit: www.wideroe.no

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

TAILWIND AIR chooses APG as its online GSA in the USA

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Tailwind Air, based in Manhattan, has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in the USA. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities.

​Tailwind Air is a commuter scheduled air carrier renowned for its innovative approach to air travel. The airline offers convenient flight connections between Manhattan (NYS) and Boston (BNH), setting itself apart from conventional carriers by operating a unique seaplane service. This distinctive service eliminates the challenges of navigating airports, avoiding crowds and congestion, and providing travelers with remarkable time savings of 50-75%, all while maintaining competitive commissions and fares.

“At Tailwind Air, we make it part of our mission to align with global institutions that could impact the industry in a positive way, especially ones that value innovation as much as we do. We are looking forward to collaborating with APG to further expand our reach, including but not limited to the corporate travel sector. We believe that our partnership will be at the forefront of corporate travel for years to come.“ stated Alan Ram, CEO of Tailwind Air.

“We are excited to announce our role as the General Sales Agent for Tailwind Air in the United States. Tailwind Air’s dedication to passenger convenience and their innovative approach to air travel are truly impressive. Through this collaboration, we are eager to enhance Tailwind Air’s visibility and offer Northeast travelers an exceptional journey.” adds Juliana Hill, CEO of APG USA.

About Tailwind Air
Tailwind Air is a veteran-owned business, motivated by a passion for aviation and urban mobility. Founded in 2012, Tailwind Air is experienced in amphibious seaplane operation, and committed to delivering time savings to customers by utilizing access to waterways and smaller airports closer to urban cores. Tailwind Air operates and maintains a fleet of fifteen jet and turboprop aircraft based in Westchester Airport, NY and Bridgeport, CT. Tailwind Air is an FAA and DOT licensed direct carrier with certificate number XORA037U. Tailwind Air operates a young fleet of modern, safe, and reliable Cessna Caravan seaplanes. With over 2,500 built, Caravans operate seating, crisp air conditioning, and an incredible view.
website  www.flytailwind.com

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

KUWAIT AIRWAYS selects APG as its online GSA in Morocco

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Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of the State of Kuwait, with its hub at Kuwait International Airport, has appointed
APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Morocco. Under the agreement, APG will be providing the airline with
wide-ranging sales and marketing activities, as well as reservations and ticketing services.

Kuwait Airways commenced operations to Casablanca in June 2022 with three weekly flights on Tuesday, Friday, and
Sunday.

The Director of Corporate Communication, Public Relations, and Marketing at Kuwait Airways, Mr. Khalid Al-Bustan stated, “Kuwait Airways is pleased to select APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) for providing and promoting sales development in the Kingdom of Morocco. This is due to APG’s extensive experience of more than 30 years of service in airline distribution around the world. The destination of Casablanca has always been of immense importance to our customers in their preferences, due to its popular touristic attractions as well as its historic and cultural landmarks.”

Al-Bustan added, “Choosing Casablanca as a destination complements the plans developed by Kuwait Airways to expand its network of routes around the world and to new and preferred markets that meet the aspirations and requirements of its customers. The selection of this destination came after extensive and systematic research of the feasibility, effectiveness, and profitability of this route to the company.”

Al-Bustan concluded his statement by extending sincere thanks to APG Sales officials for their cooperation and expressed hope that the partnership would be beneficial to both parties.

“We are delighted to be representing Kuwait Airways in Morocco and are very excited to be involved in the launch of the airline’s new flights to Casablanca” added Richard Burgess, President APG Network. “Our sales team in Morocco sees great opportunity for the new flights not only to Kuwait but also to onward destinations throughout the impressive network offered by Kuwait Airways”.

ABOUT KUWAIT AIRWAYS                                                                                                                                                
Kuwait Airways, the National Carrier of Kuwait with 33 young fleet of aircraft, a leading Airline providing world class service, comfort, safety, reliability, and punctuality. Established in 1954 with a hub located at Kuwait International Airport, the airline has grown to currently providing convenient connections to its 60 global destinations with 105 frequencies daily and over 95 destinations via its codeshare partners, spanning major cities across the Middle East, Europe, Indian Subcontinent, USA, Far East and Africa.

Identifying constant advancements in technologies in the aviation industry, Kuwait Airways has embarked on a Beyond Excellence “BE” transformation and modernization program which serves as an accelerator to its corporate sustainable strategy across four pillars of ESG, Growth, Productivity, and most important Customer Experience while driving its Mission of being “The Most Efficient Airline”.

To learn more, visit www.kuwaitairways.com

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

SUN EXPRESS has chosen APG as its online GSA in Georgia

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SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, has chosen APG as its online GSA in Georgia. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with wide ranging sales activities, marketing support, reservation and ticketing services to support Sun Express’ operations to Tbilisi.  

Starting June 2023, SunExpress is taking off twice a week from Tbilisi International Airport (TBS) to Antalya and Izmir for the summer season 2023 with great connectivity to other International SunExpress destinations.

Antalya is served with two weekly connections each Thursday and Sunday, Izmir with two weekly connections each Tuesday and Saturday. The airline, which has been awarded “World’s Best Leisure Airline” by Skytrax, will also operate connecting flights from Antalya and Izmir. These flights include 29 international destinations across Europe.

“With the best leisure airline in the world, who wouldn’t want to get on those flights to Antalya and Izmir? Our vibrant and diverse home city offers everything that makes for a successful holiday: great hospitality, fascinating culture, crystal-clear water, beautiful beaches, excellent cuisine, and unbeatable value for money.” adds Peter Glade, SunExpress Commercial Director. “Izmir, a true treasure trove of culture and gastronomy combined with great beaches on the Aegean coast also make for an unforgettable getaway this summer.”

“We are delighted to be partnering with SunExpress to launch their exciting new flights from Tbilisi to top destinations in Turkey which will no doubt be well received by leisure travelers in Georgia. The APG team is very well known and established in Georgia and is very excited about promoting the award-winning SunExpress product throughout the Georgian travel trade” commented Richard Burgess, President, APG Network

ABOUT SUN EXPRESS

Established in Antalya in 1989 as a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress acts as a tourism ambassador between Türkiye and Europe with its 30 years of experience and leisure airline expertise. SunExpress flies to more than 175 destinations in 30 countries and carries more than 10 million passengers every year. With its headquarters in Antalya and Frankfurt and bases in Izmir and Ankara, SunExpress has more than 3500 employees and a fleet of 66 aircraft. SunExpress named the ‘World’s Best Leisure Airline’ in the latest global survey by Skytrax.
You may find detailed information about SunExpress at www.sunexpress.com.

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