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.

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.​

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.​

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.

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.​

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 

AIR MAURITIUS selects APG as GSA in Germany, Italy and Switzerland

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AIR MAURITIUS, the flag carrier of Mauritius, has selected APG, the world’s leading airline representative, to be its General Sales Representative (GSA) in Germany, Italy and Switzerland.

“APG is delighted and honoured to represent Air Mauritius commercially in such key markets as Germany, Italy and Switzerland. The company benefits from the best connections via Paris to get its customers to Mauritius. I am confident that our professional teams on the ground will ensure the commercial success of the airline”, says Sandrine de SAINT SAUVEUR – CEO & President – APG Inc.

“At a time when Mauritius is reopening its borders to tourists, AIR MAURITIUS is happy and proud to actively participate in the revival of tourism, so important for the country’s economy. Our collaboration with our historical partner allows us to offer a quality service at attractive rates to all European customers“ says Philippe BRIEU – Director France, Offline Europe & North America

More information on Air Mauritius is available on the airline’s website – www.airmauritius.com

AVIANCA appoints APG as its GSA in Japan

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Avianca Airlines, the flag carrier of Colombia, has chosen APG as its General Sales Agent (GSA) in Japan. Under the agreement APG will be providing wide-ranging sales and marketing services for Avianca as well as full customer and agent support.

‘’APG is delighted to start a cooperation with Avianca. Sending Japanese passengers to Avianca’s attractive world is our mission with the highest quality of sales, marketing and customer service oriented by a sense of professionalism, smartness, flexibility, pride and company spirit.’’ said Ms Keiko Asano  – Managing director, APG Japan.

​”The Japanese market has enormous potential for our airline. Flying with us, Japanese people have options for up to 90 destinations across Latin America and Europe, which allows them to be in every part of the world in an easy way, with competitive prices and great service. Also, Latin American tourist destinations are more attractive every day for those who search for an exotic, joyful place to vacation with a vibrant cultural offer. We are sure that this cooperation will set the foundations for more connectivity between Japan, Colombia, and Latin America, attracting tourism and new business opportunities for both regions”, adds Rolando Damas, Avianca Director NAM, MEX, Asia & Caribbean.

About Avianca Holdings S.A

Avianca is the trademark for the group of passenger airlines and cargo airlines under the holding company Avianca Holdings S.A. Avianca has been flying continuously for 100 years. Avianca is a member of Star Alliance.

Further information is available at www.avianca.com​

AIR NORTH, Yukon’s airline appoints APG as its GSA in 12 countries worldwide

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Air North, Yukon’s Airline has chosen APG as its General Sales Agent in Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany, Austria, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Netherlands, Philippines, Switzerland and the UK.

Under the agreement, APG will be providing wide ranging sales and marketing services throughout the countries to bring greater awareness of Air North and the Yukon region to travel agents and customers alike.

Recognised by Tripadvisor as the Best Airline in Canada in 2020, Air North has also signed with APG to join its interline e-ticketing solution allowing over 100,000 travel agents worldwide to issue Air North tickets on APG’s own validating code, GP.

About Air North

Joseph Sparling and Tom Wood founded Air North Charter and Training in 1977 to service the mining industry. Over the following 44 years, that original vision expanded into Air North, Yukon’s Airline, now connecting two territories and three provinces with scheduled air passenger and cargo service. Operating a fleet of Boeing 737 and ATR42 aircraft, Air North is today among the largest employers in the Yukon, in addition to having a team in Vancouver. Air North is proud to be a partly Indigenous-owned airline with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation’s 49% equity ownership. One in 15 Yukoners hold an equity or employment stake in Air North.

Further information is available at www.flyairnorth.com/

JETCLASS appoints APG as its GSA

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JetClass, one of the worlds foremost emerging mobility groups, has appointed APG as its General Sales Agent in multiple driver markets, further reinforcing its commitment to make private jet travel more accessible and affordable to a wider audience.

As part of the terms of the agreement, APG partners in appointed markets, will market and sell JetClass private and cargo charters to both corporates and trade partners alike, leveraging the first of its kind JetClass booking platform dedicated to b2b charter sales.

With on-ground local support from APG and its extensive network of corporate and trade, the agreement aims to make the process of marketing, selling and booking a private jet charter both more efficient and economical through a mix of the JetClass interactive booking platform available to all APG clientele, and JetClass’s extensive buying power, enabling all to offer and procure a wide variety of options to suit the most discerning of client.

​The partnership stands to create a win-win-win across the service chain by adding a much in demand travel option to trade partners, whilst offering a safer more efficient mode of transport to end-users, in addition to reinforcing JetClass’s reputation as an upcoming player in the business aviation segment with a mission to challenge the long-standing status quo in this space to the betterment of traveller and trade alike.

Mr Wagas Ali – CEO, JetClass Mobility Group said: ‘’ In line with our objective to make business aviation more accessible to the masses, this signing gives us particular pleasure, as coupled with our private shuttle services and other exciting concepts to come, this initiative is an ideal compliment to the JetClass Mobility Group, expanding our network of reputable sales agents who share a common vision and passion for aviation. ’’

‘In the current climate, and going forward, there will be greater requirements for cost effective tailored air transportation solutions and JetClass are well placed to service this growing demand. Like APG, JetClass is a forward thinking and dynamic company and we are delighted to be partnering with them to bring their product offering to a wider global audience through our international network.’’ Adds Mr Richard Burgess – President, APG Network

About JetClass
JetClass made its mark in the travel industry for having created a new travel class, the “JetClass”, by merging the best of commercial and business aviation, resulting in travellers being able to book and purchase seats on scheduled business jets for the first time.
JetClass Charters innovatively leverages state of the art technology to offer quality affordable private jet flights to a wide variety of buyers and end-users, from travel trade to corporates and sports and NGO’s to govt bodies.

With offices across Vienna, Dubai, and Moscow, we continue to push the limits of ingenuity, with our combination of industry leading aviation experts and engineers, applying cutting-edge technology to business aviation.

Welcome to the new era in business aviation…

Further information is available at www.jetclass.com​