To establish direct air connectivity with the world’s popular destinations, Oman’s value-for-money airline SalamAir has announced the introduction of a direct flight between Almaty and Muscat, the capital city of Oman, with weekly flights beginning from July 1, 2023.

SalamAir has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Kazakhstan. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities, as well as reservation and ticketing services. 

With the high demand for unique tourist destinations such as Almaty, SalamAir looks forward to welcoming customers onboard these new flights soon. Air tickets for this route and other flights of SalamAir can be purchased on the official website of the airline, www.salamair.com, mobile app, call center, as well as accredited agencies of the air carrier.

​Currently, SalamAir is utilizing Airbus A320neo aircraft and Airbus A321neo, making them the 1st Omani carrier to utilize these highly rated single-aisle aircraft. This also opens new travel possibilities across the region and the world. The partnership with ATS Network further strengthens Salam Air’s dedication to providing seamless travel experiences for customers here in Kazakhstan.

ABOUT SALAM AIR 
 www.salamair.com

SalamAir commenced its commercial operations in 2017, intending to set new standards in the aviation industry in Oman. SalamAir meets the country’s increasing demand for affordable travel options and aims to generate further opportunities for employment and business creation in various Oman sectors. In six years, SalamAir has achieved growth in its operations and expanded its region’s reach. SalamAir was awarded Oman’s Most Trusted Brand 2021 and The Youngest Fleet in Asia for 2021 and 2022 by Ch-Aviation. It operates six A320neo, five A321neo, and one Airbus A321 freighter.

SalamAir flies to domestic destinations, including Muscat, Salalah, Suhar, Duqm, and Masirah, and international destinations to Dubai, Doha, Riyadh, Rize, Jeddah, Dammam, Madinah, Kuwait, Bahrain, Beirut, Sarajevo, Istanbul, Trabzon, Bursa, Baku, Almaty, Colombo, Kathmandu, Bangkok, Phuket, Kuala Lumpur, Prague, Shiraz, Tehran, Mashhad, Alexandria, Khartoum, Multan, Sialkot, Karachi, Dhaka, Chattogram, Jaipur, Trivandrum, and Lucknow. SalamAir flies directly from Suhar to Shiraz, Salalah , Calicut, and  Trabzon, and Salalah to Calicut and Bahrain.

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

WestJet, a Canadian carrier headquartered in Calgary, Alberta has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in Japan. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with sales development and wide-ranging marketing activities, as well as reservation and ticketing services.

Commencing April 30th, 2023, WestJet will inaugurate its first transpacific service with the launch of the Calgary, Canada (YYC) to Narita, Tokyo (NRT) route. The route will be operated with a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner scheduled for the summer IATA season as follows:
Route: Calgary, Canada (YYC) – Narita, Tokyo (NRT)
Frequency: 3 times a week, from 30APR to 28OCT (summer schedule)
WS80 YYC-NRT 15:00-16:05+1 (Wed/Fri), 15:10-16:15+1 (Sun)
WS81 NRT-YYC 18:15-12:15 (Mon/Sat), 18:30-12:30 (Thu)

With this route travelers flying between Canada and Japan will have the advantage of the only non-stop connection between the Alberta province and Asia, providing them with a more convenient and seamless travel experience.

“With our new service to Tokyo Narita starting the end of April, we are thrilled to work with APG as our representative for ticket sales and promotions in Japan.  Their innovative approach and well-established relationships with the Japanese travel trade will contribute greatly to our successful entry into the Japanese market,” said Charles Crowder, Vice-President, Sales and Distribution at WestJet.

“We are delighted to be further expanding our longstanding and valued partnership with WestJet as they launch the excellent WestJet service into Asia. Our team in Japan have been working very closely with WestJet to ensure a successful launch and are very much looking forward to welcoming the first flight into Tokyo” adds Richard Burgess, President, APG Network.

ABOUT WestJet:
www.westjet.com
In 27 years of serving Canadians, WestJet has cut airfares in half and increased the flying population in Canada to more than 50 per cent. WestJet launched in 1996 with three aircraft, 250 employees and five destinations, growing over the years to more than 180 aircraft, 14,000 employees and more than 110 destinations in 24 countries.
To contact WestJet media relations, please email media@westjet.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

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, the flag carrier airline of Portugal, has chosen APG Network to expand its reach across 18 markets in Europe, Africa, Asia and Australia. APG will provide comprehensive sales and marketing activities as well as ticketing and reservation services, enabling the airline to strengthen its position in these key markets.

With its headquarters based at Lisbon Airport, TAP AIR PORTUGAL has a long-standing reputation for excellence in the aviation industry. The airline operates a fleet of modern aircraft, connecting Portugal to major cities across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Americas.

“​TAP selected APG as GSA to represent her and develop its sales in 18 countries in the world. In this joint force, TAP is aiming to improve presence in the markets and grow its revenue”, said Justin Jovignot, Director Commercial Strategy & Distribution “TAP is flying directly to some of the markets where it has appointed APG as GSA, but the focus is also on offline markets, where TAP is still not flying to and where growth potential is a key element for future business development”. 

“We are honored that TAP AIR PORTUGAL has chosen APG as their partner in a wide range of markets across multiple continents,” said Richard Burgess, President of APG Network. “We look forward to working closely with the TAP AIR PORTUGAL team to develop and implement effective sales and marketing strategies in these markets that will increase brand awareness and lead to solid revenue growth.“

ABOUT TAP Air Portugal:
www.flytap.com

TAP Air Portugal is a 78-year-old national airline committed to providing exceptional service and safety to passengers. As a member of the Star Alliance network, TAP operates flights to 90 destinations in 36 countries. Its modern fleet includes the latest Airbus aircraft, while its cabin interiors offer maximum comfort and state-of-the-art entertainment. TAP is also dedicated to sustainability, reducing its carbon footprint with biofuels and more efficient procedures. The airline takes pride in promoting Portuguese culture and traditions, from its cuisine to inflight magazine features. TAP Air Portugal is a world-class airline that continues to grow while maintaining its strong Portuguese heritage.

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.​

airBaltic, the flag carrier of Latvia, with its Head Office based at Riga International Airport, has appointed APG as its online GSA in Romania, Moldova and Turkey. Under the agreement APG will be providing the airline with wide ranging sales activities, marketing support, reservation and ticketing services to support the launch of airBaltic’s new routes to Bucharest and Istanbul.

airBaltic will operate 4 weekly flights from Riga to Istanbul starting April 1, 2023. While Riga to Bucharest, Otopeni is planned from May 1, 2023 with 3 weekly frequencies. All flights will be operated by the most modern and environmentally friendly Airbus A220-300 aircraft.

airBaltic, currently serves over 70 routes with direct flights out of capitals of the Baltic States – Riga (Latvia), Vilnius (Lithuania) and Tallinn (Estonia) to multiple destinations spanning Europe, Scandinavia, CIS and the Middle East.

Martin Gauss, airBaltic President and CEO said: “This upcoming summer season, airBaltic will launch its highest-ever number of new routes – a total of 20 new routes from all of its bases in the Baltics and Finland. That being said, we are glad to extend our partnership with APG Network for further support in our new markets. We are looking forward to this collaboration being extended even further ahead of airBaltic’s ongoing network growth.”

“I am delighted to see that, following years of successful partnership in several markets, airBaltic continues to have confidence in APG and its services. I am confident that APG will deliver high quality service in Turkey, Moldova and Romania and give airBaltic full support for the successful launch of the new routes to Istanbul and Bucharest” added Sandrine de Saint Sauveur, APG CEO.

ABOUT AIRBALTIC:
www.airBaltic.com

airBaltic (Air Baltic Corporation AS) connects the Baltic region with over 70 destinations in Europe, the Middle East, and the CIS. Over the last 27 years, airBaltic has developed as a strong, profitable, and internationally respected airline, which employs more than 2200 employees. airBaltic is by far the best-known international brand in Latvia and responsible for more than 2.5% of the Latvian GDP. airBaltic operates 39 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. airBaltic has received numerous international awards for excellence and innovative services. Skytrax has awarded Latvian airline airBaltic a five–star COVID-19 safety rating and the Best Airline in Eastern Europe in 2022. In addition, airBaltic is one of the Top twenty airlines for COVID-19 compliance by the safety, product, and COVID-19 rating agency Airlineratings.com. In 2018 and 2019 airBaltic received the ATW Airline Industry Achievement Award as the Market Leader of the Year. In addition, in 2019 airBaltic received Sector Leadership Award by Airline Business. airBaltic is a joint stock company that was established in 1995. Its primary shareholder is the Latvian state, which holds 97.96% of the stock, while the rest of the shareholders hold 2.04%.

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.​

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.​