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NEWS Qatar Airways to offer direct daily flights to Edinburgh
Qatar Airways will operate a daily direct scheduled service from Edinburgh Airport to Doha’s Hamad International Airport from May 1st 2015. The announcement comes just six months after the successful launch of the five-weekly service on the route and reinforces the airline’s commitment to add additional frequencies on the route, which it announced at the…
NEWS Air Astana flies into Dubai for new route
Air Astana, Kazakhstan’s winning flag-carrier, has bolstered its presence in the Middle East with the recent inauguration of direct daily flights to Almaty International Airport from Dubai International Airport. The route is served by Airbus A320 aircraft in a two class layout – 16 business class and 132 economy seats with lead in economy class.…
NEWS TAP Portugal secures codeshare deal with GOL
TAP Portugal and Brazilian GOL – Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes, the largest low cost airline in Latin America, have agreed on an operational codeshare partnership, which will provide greater convenience for those looking to travel from Europe to a number of different destinations in Brazil. This will result in improved services to customers of both companies.
NEWS easyJet sees increase in passenger numbers drive up profits
Low-cost carrier easyJet has revealed a 21.5 per cent increase in annual pre-tax profits, as rising passenger numbers drive up figures. Luton-based easyJet saw profits rise to £581 million for the year ended September 31st, up from £478 million for 2013. An increase of seven per cent also saw the carrier welcome 64.8 million passengers.
NEWS easyJet sees increase in passenger numbers drive up profits
Low-cost carrier easyJet has revealed a 21.5 per cent increase in annual pre-tax profits, as rising passenger numbers drive up figures. Luton-based easyJet saw profits rise to £581 million for the year ended September 31st, up from £478 million for 2013. An increase of seven per cent also saw the carrier welcome 64.8 million passengers.