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Cyprus Airways chooses APG for GSA services in France

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Cyprus Airways, the National flag carrier of Cyprus, has chosen APG Hellas SA as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece. The new partnership starts from the 1st of January 2023 and will further develop Cyprus Airways’ business activities in Greece. APG Hellas will provide sales development activities, wide ranging marketing support, as well as reservation and ticketing services.

Cyprus Airways is strategically positioned to connect Europe with Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its international network currently includes Athens, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Rome, Paris, Yerevan, and several popular destinations in Greece during the summer season.

As part of its international expansion, Cyprus Airways launched the new route from Larnaca to Paris on 21 December 2022, with two flights per week. The route will be operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft offering 180 seats.

For the summer of 2023, Cyprus Airways will add five new destinations to its network, Milan, Zurich,Prague, Basel and Cairo.

More specifically, next year the airline will be resuming twice weekly flights to Prague, Zurich and Cairo and will, for the first time, operate a twice weekly service to Basel. Milan Bergamo will also be serviced twice a week with a possibility to increase the operation to a three times a week service.

Paris and Rome will remain in operation through summer alongside Santorini (twice per week), Skiathos (twice per week) and Preveza (twice per week). Crete and Rhodes will be serviced with three-time weekly flights, whilst Thessaloniki will be serviced daily. Beirut will reclaim its daily service while operations to Tel-Aviv will increase to up to 10 flights per week. Services to Yerevan, Armenia are set to increase to up to four weekly flights whilst Athens will be serviced with up to three daily flights. Konstantinos Tsovilis, CEO of APG Hellas SA said: “We are delighted to announce our new cooperation with Cyprus Airways in Greece and to be partner of the airline’s exciting strategic growth. With tourism in Cyprus continuing to bounce back post-pandemic, there are great opportunities to develop Cyprus Airways’ long-term commercial support and partnership with the Greek market. Cyprus is one of the most popular destinations for Greeks, we will continue to develop Cyprus Airways presence in the Greek market and to increase the number of passengers visiting Cyprus every year.” Paul Sies, CEO of Cyprus Airways said: “We are confident that APG will upgrade the service of Cyprus Airways customers all over Greece with high professionalism.” He adds, “Their extensive success in the industry and long-time experience and expertise will help us better service this market with the necessary local talent that guarantees global class know-how.” PASSENGER CONTACT: Passengers can be informed and book their tickets through APG Hellas ( Greece ) at the call center: + 0030 210 3274 555, or through their travel agent, or through the airline’s official website cyprusairways.com

ABOUT CYPRUS AIRWAYS: www.cyprusairways.com Cyprus Airways operates flights to Europe and the Middle-East with a team of over 100 passionate people based at Larnaca International Airport. All Cyprus Airways flights operate on Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 180 Economy Class seats. In July 2018, Cyprus Airways has successfully passed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), one of the highest standards in the world for airline operational safety.

In October 2018, the company became a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In April 2021, Cyprus Airways was acquired by the SJC Group, a Maltese group with operations across Africa and the Middle East, incorporating a number of different activities including helicopter commercial flight operations and maintenance from dedicated hangars within Malta International Airport. The SJC Group maintains a fleet of private aircraft to provide emergency services in remote parts of the world. The company is also a leading provider of fire, safety, and security services.

The company’s long-term goal is to contribute in the increase of tourism in Cyprus, while at the same time broadening the horizon for local travellers.

About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.

25 January 2023
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CYPRUS AIRWAYS extends its partnership with APG and appoints APG as its GSA in Greece

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Cyprus Airways, the National flag carrier of Cyprus, has chosen APG Hellas SA as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece. The new partnership starts from the 1st of January 2023 and will further develop Cyprus Airways’ business activities in Greece. APG Hellas will provide sales development activities, wide ranging marketing support, as well as reservation and ticketing services.

Cyprus Airways is strategically positioned to connect Europe with Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its international network currently includes Athens, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Rome, Paris, Yerevan, and several popular destinations in Greece during the summer season.

As part of its international expansion, Cyprus Airways launched the new route from Larnaca to Paris on 21 December 2022, with two flights per week. The route will be operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft offering 180 seats.

For the summer of 2023, Cyprus Airways will add five new destinations to its network, Milan, Zurich,Prague, Basel and Cairo.

More specifically, next year the airline will be resuming twice weekly flights to Prague, Zurich and Cairo and will, for the first time, operate a twice weekly service to Basel. Milan Bergamo will also be serviced twice a week with a possibility to increase the operation to a three times a week service.

Paris and Rome will remain in operation through summer alongside Santorini (twice per week), Skiathos (twice per week) and Preveza (twice per week). Crete and Rhodes will be serviced with three-time weekly flights, whilst Thessaloniki will be serviced daily. Beirut will reclaim its daily service while operations to Tel-Aviv will increase to up to 10 flights per week. Services to Yerevan, Armenia are set to increase to up to four weekly flights whilst Athens will be serviced with up to three daily flights.

Konstantinos Tsovilis, CEO of APG Hellas SA said: “We are delighted to announce our new cooperation with Cyprus Airways in Greece and to be partner of the airline’s exciting strategic growth. With tourism in Cyprus continuing to bounce back post-pandemic, there are great opportunities to develop Cyprus Airways’ long-term commercial support and partnership with the Greek market. Cyprus is one of the most popular destinations for Greeks, we will continue to develop Cyprus Airways presence in the Greek market and to increase the number of passengers visiting Cyprus every year.”

Paul Sies, CEO of Cyprus Airways said: “We are confident that APG will upgrade the service of Cyprus Airways customers all over Greece with high professionalism.” He adds, “Their extensive success in the industry and long-time experience and expertise will help us better service this market with the necessary local talent that guarantees global class know-how.”

PASSENGER CONTACT:
Passengers can be informed and book their tickets through APG Hellas ( Greece ) at the call center: + 0030 210 3274 555, or through their travel agent, or through the airline’s official website cyprusairways.com

ABOUT CYPRUS AIRWAYS:
www.cyprusairways.com
Cyprus Airways operates flights to Europe and the Middle-East with a team of over 100 passionate people based at Larnaca International Airport. All Cyprus Airways flights operate on Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 180 Economy Class seats.

In July 2018, Cyprus Airways has successfully passed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), one of the highest standards in the world for airline operational safety.

In October 2018, the company became a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In April 2021, Cyprus Airways was acquired by the SJC Group, a Maltese group with operations across Africa and the Middle East, incorporating a number of different activities including helicopter commercial flight operations and maintenance from dedicated hangars within Malta International Airport. The SJC Group maintains a fleet of private aircraft to provide emergency services in remote parts of the world. The company is also a leading provider of fire, safety, and security services. The company’s long-term goal is to contribute in the increase of tourism in Cyprus, while at the same time broadening the horizon for local travellers.

About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.​

11 January 2023
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Cyprus Airways prepares for online operations to Paris and chooses APG for GSA services in France

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Cyprus Airways, the National flag carrier of Cyprus, has chosen APG Hellas SA as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Greece. The new partnership starts from the 1st of January 2023 and will further develop Cyprus Airways’ business activities in Greece. APG Hellas will provide sales development activities, wide ranging marketing support, as well as reservation and ticketing services.

Cyprus Airways is strategically positioned to connect Europe with Asia, the Middle East and Africa. Its international network currently includes Athens, Tel Aviv, Beirut, Rome, Paris, Yerevan, and several popular destinations in Greece during the summer season.

As part of its international expansion, Cyprus Airways launched the new route from Larnaca to Paris on 21 December 2022, with two flights per week. The route will be operated with an Airbus A320 aircraft offering 180 seats.

For the summer of 2023, Cyprus Airways will add five new destinations to its network, Milan, Zurich,Prague, Basel and Cairo.

More specifically, next year the airline will be resuming twice weekly flights to Prague, Zurich and Cairo and will, for the first time, operate a twice weekly service to Basel. Milan Bergamo will also be serviced twice a week with a possibility to increase the operation to a three times a week service.

Paris and Rome will remain in operation through summer alongside Santorini (twice per week), Skiathos (twice per week) and Preveza (twice per week). Crete and Rhodes will be serviced with three-time weekly flights, whilst Thessaloniki will be serviced daily. Beirut will reclaim its daily service while operations to Tel-Aviv will increase to up to 10 flights per week. Services to Yerevan, Armenia are set to increase to up to four weekly flights whilst Athens will be serviced with up to three daily flights.

Konstantinos Tsovilis, CEO of APG Hellas SA said: “We are delighted to announce our new cooperation with Cyprus Airways in Greece and to be partner of the airline’s exciting strategic growth. With tourism in Cyprus continuing to bounce back post-pandemic, there are great opportunities to develop Cyprus Airways’ long-term commercial support and partnership with the Greek market. Cyprus is one of the most popular destinations for Greeks, we will continue to develop Cyprus Airways presence in the Greek market and to increase the number of passengers visiting Cyprus every year.”

Paul Sies, CEO of Cyprus Airways said: “We are confident that APG will upgrade the service of Cyprus Airways customers all over Greece with high professionalism.” He adds, “Their extensive success in the industry and long-time experience and expertise will help us better service this market with the necessary local talent that guarantees global class know-how.”

PASSENGER CONTACT:
Passengers can be informed and book their tickets through APG Hellas ( Greece ) at the call center: + 0030 210 3274 555, or through their travel agent, or through the airline’s official website cyprusairways.com

ABOUT CYPRUS AIRWAYS:
www.cyprusairways.com
Cyprus Airways operates flights to Europe and the Middle-East with a team of over 100 passionate people based at Larnaca International Airport. All Cyprus Airways flights operate on Airbus A320 aircraft with a capacity of 180 Economy Class seats.

In July 2018, Cyprus Airways has successfully passed the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA), one of the highest standards in the world for airline operational safety.

In October 2018, the company became a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

In April 2021, Cyprus Airways was acquired by the SJC Group, a Maltese group with operations across Africa and the Middle East, incorporating a number of different activities including helicopter commercial flight operations and maintenance from dedicated hangars within Malta International Airport. The SJC Group maintains a fleet of private aircraft to provide emergency services in remote parts of the world. The company is also a leading provider of fire, safety, and security services. The company’s long-term goal is to contribute in the increase of tourism in Cyprus, while at the same time broadening the horizon for local travellers.

About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.​

8 December 2022
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CEMAIR Chooses APG as its GSSA in 10 Markets

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CemAir, the Johannesburg based airline serving popular destinations throughout South Africa, has chosen APG as its offline GSA in France, Germany, Austria, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, India, Australia and New Zealand. Under the agreement APG will be providing wide-ranging sales and marketing services to CemAir as well as reservations and ticketing support.

Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, CEO of APG Inc. commented “We are delighted to partner up with CemAir and I am confident that APG’s focus on delivering incremental revenue will secure success for CemAir in European markets, India and South Pacific.”

Miles van der Molen, CEO of CemAir commented “As we continue to expand our network, it is vital that we establish long term partnerships with key industry players that can support our growth ambitions. We are excited to partner with APG Inc. who is well positioned to enhance our sales reach and produce sustainable business development for CemAir.”

About CemAir
CemAir (Pty) Ltd is a privately owned, licensed international and domestic scheduled and non-scheduled air carrier established in 2005 and incorporated under the laws of South Africa. The company’s headquarters are at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg from where the operational, maintenance and administrative functions are controlled.

CemAir currently owns and operates a large fleet of two CRJ 900 LR Airliners, seven CRJ 100/200 LR Airliners, five Beech 1900D aircraft, three Dash-8 Q400’s, two Dash-8 Q300’s and one Dash-8 100.

Their focus is on reliability, safety and quality using constantly evolving internationally recognized standards. CemAir is an IOSA-registered operator. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) is the benchmark for global safety management in airlines.

​​More information is available at www.flycemair.com

About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.

5 April 2022
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VOLOTEA appoints APG as its GSA in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Iceland

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Volotea, one of the fastest-growing independent airlines in Europe, has chosen APG as its GSA in Denmark, Norway, Sweden & Iceland. Under the agreement, APG will be providing wide ranging sales and marketing services throughout the countries. 

‘’We are very satisfied with this agreement. APG has been a trusted partner of Volotea for years and we believe in the potential that the Nordic market has for our airline. With this new partnership, being APG our GSA in Nordics, we want to reach the B2B channel in these countries where the passenger follows closely many of Volotea’s destinations. In addition, this season we have a new route between Alborg and Naples so this agreement could not come at a better time’’ adds Mr. Massimiliano Vollero – Global Sales Director at Volotea.

“We are very proud that Volotea has given us their trust to represent them in Scandinavia and Iceland. Volotea flies to many destinations which are very attractive for Scandinavians and from this summer they will link Aalborg with Naples. We are excited to expand their brand awareness in Scandinavia and Iceland and assist them making the Aalborg-Naples service successful.”  said Kees-Jan van der Velden – CEO at APG Scandinavia & Baltics

About Volotea                                                                                                                                                 
Volotea is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Since its foundation in 2011 Volotea carried 40 million passengers across Europe.

Volotea serves more than 100 cities across 16 countries with new developments in 2022 such as Denmark, which will begin operations in May from Italy, and Algeria, which was launched last December from France. Volotea is based in 18 European mid-sized capitals: Alghero and Lyon (since 2021), Asturias, Athens, Bilbao, Bordeaux, Cagliari, Hamburg, Marseille, Nantes, Olbia, Naples, Palermo, Strasbourg, Toulouse, Venice and Verona and Lille from April 2022.

In 2021, Volotea had a total of 356 routes offered at very competitive prices. And for this year Volotea plans a growth of up to 40%  compared to 2019.

Volotea’s full Airbus fleet comprises of A319s with 156 seats and A320s with 180 seats all certified with CFM International CFM56-5B.

Since its launch, Volotea has worked to make its routes more eco-efficient and to minimize emissions, and has implemented more than 50 sustainability measures, thanks to which it has reduced its carbon footprint per passenger and kilometer by more than 41%. since 2012. Additionally, this year, the company will introduce sustainable fuels and will collaborate with manufacturers and the industry so that this type of fuel, now difficult to access, can be developed and distributed more widely as soon as possible.
​​More information is available at www.volotea.com

About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.​

21 March 2022
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AIR CANADA appoints APG as its GSA in the Philippines

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Air Canada, the largest airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market has appointed APG Philippines as its GSA starting January 2022.

Under the agreement APG will be providing wide ranging sales and marketing services to Air Canada throughout the Philippines as well as reservations and ticketing support through its contact centre.  The partnership aims to strengthen Air Canada’s presence in the Philippines.

‘’APG is delighted to start a  cooperation with Air Canada  in the Philippines. As Air Canada’s new GSA and local sales representative, APG Philippines will focus on developing and widening Air Canada’s reach  through agency sales & support, organize various sales and marketing activities which will benefit Air Canada, travel trade and passengers in the Philippines”, said Tisha Escalona, Director, APG Philippines. 

About Air Canada
Air Canada, having its corporate headquarters in Montreal, is Canada’s largest airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger services in the Canadian market, the Canada-U.S. trans-border market and in the international market to and from Canada. It is Canada’s flag carrier and a founding member of Star Alliance, the world’s most comprehensive air transportation network.

Air Canada’s three hubs, Toronto (YYZ), the primary global hub, Montreal (YUL), and Vancouver (YVR), the airline’s premier gateway to the Asia-Pacific, offer Air Canada customers convenient connections under one roof.

Air Canada is the only international network carrier in North America to receive a Four-Star ranking according to independent U.K. research firm Skytrax. In 2020, Air Canada was named Global Traveler’s Best Airline in North America for the second straight year. In January 2021, Air Canada received APEX’s Diamond Status Certification for the Air Canada CleanCare+ biosafety program for managing COVID-19, the only airline in Canada to attain the highest APEX ranking. Air Canada has also committed to a net zero emissions goal from all global operations by 2050. 
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About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.​

17 January 2022
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APG and Blue Ribbon Bags sign global partnership

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In early December, Blue Ribbon Bags (BRB), one of the fastest-growing ancillary services in travel and the world leader in airport delayed baggage retrieval services, and APG, the world’s leading airline distribution network, have formalized a global partnership.

BRB provides a Delayed Baggage Protection product in which the traveler receives real-time push notifications via email, SMS, and WhatsApp regarding the status of the delayed bag for the first 96 hours of it missing. If the delayed baggage is not returned within the 96 hour service period, the traveler would receive a satisfaction guarantee payment due to BRB being unable to fulfill their service obligation. BRB’s primary distribution channels include but are not limited to airlines, online travel agencies, travel management companies, travel insurance providers, and bank/credit card providers.

1 January 2022
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PLUS ULTRA plans operations to Colombia and appoints APG Columbia as their online GSSA

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Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas, a Spanish scheduled carrier serving a network of long-haul routes from Madrid’s Barajas airport, has chosen APG as its GSA in Colombia effective from February 1st  2022.

Plus Ultra is planning to start online operations to Colombia from June 2022 connecting Madrid (Spain) with Bogotá (Colombia) as well as Cartagena (Colombia). Under the agreement APG will be providing wide-ranging sales and marketing services for Plus Ultra, as well as full customer and agent support.

Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, CEO of APG Inc. commented “We are delighted that Plus Ultra has placed this vote of confidence in APG and I am very confident in the success that lays ahead for our two brands under this accord.”

On behalf of Plus Ultra, D. Fernando García Manso, President of Plus Ultra added that “This alliance with APG in Colombia, allows us to enter this market with the necessary local talent that guarantees global class know-how”.

The combination of know how at both Plus Ultra and APG is of great importance both for passengers and travel agencies who will benefit from the Plus Ultra new routes, especially in Colombia.

Plus Ultra´s fleet of A340s and excellent service will create immediate interest from those seeking to travel between Spain and Colombia. Other cities are planned in their business plan and under evaluation for further route connections between Spain and Colombia.

About Plus Ultra
Plus Ultra operates several long-haul routes with a modern fleet of A340 aircraft, serving main airports and with an excellent on-time record. Plus Ultra seeks to provide passengers with a true sense of pleasure when flying, where lower fares do not mean lower service standards nor comfort. To achieve this, Plus Ultra has gathered a team of highly skilled professionals with broad experience in the airline industry, as well as flight staff who aim to exceed all expectations.

The airline offers competitive prices and a different approach to management, consisting of a team of warm-hearted people with service vocations and using the best technology available. The airline is direct, honest and easy to work with.
Plus Ultra holds a solid base of values and principles both from a labour perspective and in the service it provides, always displaying outstanding respect, promoting collaboration and team work to achieve excellence. 
More information on Plus Ultra is available on the airline’s website www.plusultra.com

About APG:
With over 100 offices covering over 170 countries, APG offers a comprehensive and innovative approach to airline distribution for over 200 airline clients worldwide. APG offers not only global online and offline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, BSP, ARC and TCH support services as well as state-of-the-art NDC distribution solutions, all aimed at reducing costs and maximising an airline’s yield and revenue potential.​

15 December 2021
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The Situation of Airports

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I found Willie Walsh’s latest outing about airports shocking, accusing them of indecently increasing their fares to compensate for the damage caused by COVID-19. I understand that it is not pleasant for airlines to have to pay more for the same services as before the pandemic, but the situation at airports must also be taken into account.

I note that carriers, especially the larger ones, have received massive aid from their respective governments, and this is very justified. When I talk about massive aid, a total of more than $100 billion has fallen into their coffers, which has allowed them to keep their heads above water. Not all companies have benefited from this assistance and some, the smallest, but not necessarily the most fragile, have had to fend for themselves. And to keep up, they were led to lay off massively while the big Europeans have roughly managed to get through this delicate period by keeping most of their staff.

But airports as a whole have not been treated with as much solicitude on the part of the authorities. Most did not receive any assistance. They are probably paying for the image of prosperity that was attached to them. Certainly the very large platforms have made comfortable profits over the last 10 prosperous years. And the shareholders, often the states themselves, have received serious dividends. So the recent period passed, roughly for the moment a year and a half of a farm reduced to more than 70%, has left them exhausted. They must rebuild their health. The prosperity of air transport as a whole is at stake.

I also note that they are essentially dependent on the strategies of the carriers, which can be very changeable. The example of Clermont-Ferrand airport is very illustrative in this respect. At the request of HOP, in other words air France, the airport was transformed to house an operation into a “hub”. This has led to very large investments that can only be amortized in twenty years. Except that the carrier has changed its priorities and decided to abandon the Auvergne connecting platform. And who will take into account the inevitable deficits that this measure has caused?

Environmental pressure is also a factor of uncertainty for airports. Arbitrary decisions, taken without any consultation by some governments to stop the air services that can be carried out, more or less wellmoreover,  by train in less than 2h30, but we are now talking about 4h00, or even more in some countries, lead to the ruin of these facilities often created at the request of carriers, or even governments themselves. The Union of French Airports has also launched an action with the European authorities to ensure that the sacrosanct right to move freely in Europe is respected, without imposing on customers the means of transport. One wonders, moreover, on what basis a State can free itself from European treaties such as the Open Sky established in 1988 and applied since 1992 with the so beneficial results attached to it.

I am not here to defend airports or carriers, I just want to see air transport not killed. But this is what is emerging insidiously and little by little. It therefore seems more than urgent that the actors of this formidable sector of activity stop tripping each other and that, on the contrary, they join forces to simply remind the public how essential it is not only to economic prosperity but that it is also an essential factor of peace. So, great gods, let the companies stop making war on airports, and let them consult with their users.

One thing is certain, air transport will have to cost more in the future. It will be necessary to pay for the necessary research to achieve a certain form of carbon neutrality. We are talking about several hundred billion dollars. It will not be enough to say that air transport produces only 2.5% or 3% of CO² emissions, it will be necessary to reduce them while maintaining the growth of traffic, because the populations need it.

Everyone has to get on with it. Travel agents must stop looking for the lowest prices that are far from covering cost prices, airports will be forced to improve their services and equipment, and carriers will have to stop promoting insane fares that only have the effect of attracting gogos in order to actually sell them much more expensive services than those advertised.

Internal wars must stop. The stakes are high

24 October 2021
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FLYNAS launches operations to Tashkent and appoints APG Uzbekistan as online GSA

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Flynas has appointed APG Uzbekistan, as its general sales agent (GSA) to support the airline’s operations in Uzbekistan. APG will support the airline on all sales and marketing activity as well as reservations and ticketing through its contact centre.                     

Flynas, Saudi Arabia’s national air carrier and leading low-cost airline in the Middle East, launched its first direct flight from Riyadh to Tashkent, the capital of  Uzbekistan on the 5th of August 2021. The new route Riyadh to Tashkent operated as one weekly during August 2021 increasing to 3 weekly fights in September 2021. 
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About flynas

Flynas was launched in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 2007 as the Kingdom’s national air carrier and the first low-cost carrier. It set a new standard of efficiency for low-cost travel in the region, offering low fares, on-time flights and friendly service with the most welcoming crew.

Today Flynas is a Saudi Arabian leading low-cost carrier with  the fleet of 30 aircraft operating more than 1200 weekly flights to 35 destinations having carried more than 43 million passengers since its launch.  

Flynas was awarded the Middle East’s Leading low-cost airline from the World Travel Awards for the five consecutive years from 2015 to 2020, the prestigious Skytrax award for Middle East’s Best low-cost airline for 2017, 2018 and 2019 as well as the best Airline Staff in the Middle East for 2019.

Flynas continues to grow and invest in its product with multi billion agreements signed with Airbus for the purchase of the new aircrafts.

More information on flynas is available on the airline’s website – www.flynas.com 

13 September 2021
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