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Spirit Airlines to add over 4,000 new employees

Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-271N WL N931NK (msn 9548) SEA (Brian Worthington). Image: 960323.

Spirit Airlines has announced plans to hire more than 4,000 new Team Members in 2023 as the airline adds new planes and destinations to its growing network. The new hires will include Pilots, Flight Attendants, Aviation Maintenance Technicians and other support center roles.

Photo: Spirit Airlines

Plus, Spirit is growing in new and existing cities, with positions available with Spirit and business partners at airport stations across the network. These job opportunities allow job seekers across the nation to soar with attractive travel benefits and the advancement opportunities associated with working for a dynamic and fast-growing airline.

The airline continued:

These exciting job opportunities follow the airline’s soaring 2022 hiring trend as thousands of new Spirit Team Members joined the growing company last year. Some recent hiring milestones include:

  • In 2022, we received 21 brand new Airbus A320 Family aircraft. And in 2023, Spirit plans to receive another 26 new aircraft, with more on the way. We bring on new Team Members with each additional plane.
  • Spirit recently opened a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility at George Bush International Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas.
  • In 2022, Spirit added new crew bases for Pilots and Flight Attendants in Atlanta, Houston and Miami, growing our total number to 10 home bases across the country where our flight crews can choose to begin and end their duty.
  • Also in 2022, Spirit added nine new cities to its growing route map of nearly 100 destinations across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, with more new cities coming in 2023.

Top Copyright Photo: Spirit Airlines Airbus A320-271N WL N931NK (msn 9548) SEA (Brian Worthington). Image: 960323.

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GlobalX to link Lincoln, NE with Orlando for Red Way

GlobalX (Global Crossing Airlines) Airbus A320-214 N281GX (msn 2830) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404288.

GlobalX (Global Crossing Airlines) will operate a new route linking Lincoln, NE with Orlando.

The new route will start on June 8, 2023 and operate two days a week.

The Orlando route is complimented with six other routes radiating from Lincoln (LNK) starting in June for Red Way.

Lincoln is also the home of the University of Nebraska.

The flights will be operated for Red Way which has selected Lincoln as a hub for these charter flights.

Flights are operated with Airbus A320 or A321 aircraft. Flights are public charters sold by Red Way acting as a Sales Agent on behalf of GlobalX Air Tours, LLC as the public charter operator and Global Crossing Airlines, Inc. as the direct air carrier.

Top Copyright Photo: GlobalX (Global Crossing Airlines) Airbus A320-214 N281GX (msn 2830) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404288.

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Short-lived Ultra Air of Colombia ceases operations

Ultra Air (Colombia) Airbus A320-214 N712AV (HK-5393) (msn 2712) TPA (Keith Sommer). Image: 956579.

Ultra Air (Medellin) on March 29, 2023 announced that it suspended operations today (March 30) at 12:00 a.m. local time.

The short-lived airline was six Airbus A320s on domestic routes in Colombia.

Ultra Air (Colombia) logo

The airline was founded in 2020 and commenced operations on February 18, 2022.

Photo: Ultra Air

Top Copyright Photo: Ultra Air (Colombia) Airbus A320-214 N712AV (HK-5393) (msn 2712) TPA (Keith Sommer). Image: 956579.

Frontier Airlines expands in Cleveland, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham

Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A320-251N WL N395FR (msn 11077) (Sage, the Pygmy Rabbit) BOS (Fred Freketic). Image: 960341.

Frontier Airlines may have lost the bidding war for Spirit Airlines, but it continues to expand at a record pace.

The fast-growing airline will launch new seasonal nonstop service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to San Francisco (SFO), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), San Diego (SAN), and Charlotte (CLT) in May and June of 2023.

With the new service, Frontier will serve a total of 17 nonstop destinations from Cleveland, continuing to be the most of any airline operating from CLE.

Service from Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE):

SERVICE TO:SERVICE START:SERVICE FREQUENCY:INTRO FARE:
Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)May 12, 20234x/week$49*
Charlotte (CLT)May 12, 20234x/week**$29*
San Diego (SAN)June 8, 20233x/week$89*
San Francisco (SFO)June 23, 20234x/week$99*

**Service offered less frequently for first week of service. Then, service is offered as reflected in the grid above starting May 20, 2023.

Meanwhile the carrier is also expanding at Tampa:

Frontier will launch new seasonal nonstop service from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Phoenix (PHX) in May of 2023. Previously announced service to Punta Cana (PUJ) and Santo Domingo (SDQ) in the Dominican Republic will begin in May, as well. With the new service, Frontier will serve a total of 20 nonstop destinations from TPA and offer its largest ever summer schedule from the airport.

Service from Tampa International Airport (TPA):

SERVICE TO:SERVICE START:SERVICE FREQUENCY:INTRO FARE:
Phoenix (PHX)May 11, 2023Daily$59*
Punta Cana (PUJ)May 21, 20232x/week$129*
Santo Domingo (SDQ)May 22, 20232x/week$129*

Frontier has also announced it will operate its largest-ever number of departures from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) this summer. Just announced new routes include Frontier’s first-ever flights to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and the first time the carrier has connected RDU to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) since 2019. Service to MDW and IAH will start in June. With these new routes, Frontier will operate a record 112 weekly departures this summer, serving a total of 20 destinations with nonstop service.

Service from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU):

SERVICE TO:SERVICE START:SERVICE FREQUENCY:INTRO FARE:
Chicago (MDW)June 16, 20234x/week$39*
Houston (IAH)June 18, 20233x/week$49*

Frequency and times are subject to change. 

Top Copyright Photo: Frontier Airlines (2nd) Airbus A320-251N WL N395FR (msn 11077) (Sage, the Pygmy Rabbit) BOS (Fred Freketic). Image: 960341.

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Atlantic Airways to add weekly service from Vagar in the Faroe Islands to Stewart International Airport

Atlantic Airways-Faroe Islands Airbus A319-115 OY-RCG (msn 5079) MUC (Arnd Wolf). Image: 940485.

Atlantic Airways was considering adding a new route from Vagar in the Faroe Islands to Newark.

That plan appears to have changed.

Atlantic Airways CEO Jóhanna á Bergi has told the state KvF news source that the airline will soon offer scheduled weekly flights between Vagar Airport and New York-Stewart International Airport (SWF) near New York City starting on August 22, 2023.

Flights will depart from Stewart on Wednesday through early October.

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Atlantic Airways route map

Top Copyright Photo: Atlantic Airways-Faroe Islands Airbus A319-115 OY-RCG (msn 5079) MUC (Arnd Wolf). Image: 940485.

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Finnair shifts its sustainability efforts up a gear

Finnair Airbus A321-211 OH-LZB (msn 961) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 941814.

Finnair is shifting its sustainability efforts up a gear with the launch of a new range of environmentally focussed initiatives.

The new projects are aimed at helping the airline reach its target of being carbon neutral by the end of 2045 and will contribute towards reducing Finnair’s overall carbon footprint.

This month, the Nordic airline introduced 105 new electric-powered ground equipment vehicles, as part of its plan to reduce its carbon footprint and achieve net-zero emissions in non-flight operations by the end of 2023.

The investment includes dedicated Volkswagen ID.Buzz electric vans, which will support Finnair’s Technical Operations on the ground in Helsinki and reduce CO2 emissions.

Following this move, 45% of Finnair’s motorised ground equipment will be electric or hybrid – a testament to the airline’s commitment to sustainability.

While the airline has made great strides towards transforming its ground handling equipment to become totally electrically powered, some vehicles will remain conventionally powered for operational and risk reduction reasons, especially during Finland’s demanding winter conditions.

After reaching its goal to halve single-use plastic waste onboard by 2022, Finnair is also taking actions onboard to reduce single-use plastic and increase its recycling rate.

From today, customers can enjoy bamboo toothbrushes and mint toothpaste, developed for Finnair by the Swedish sustainability-focused company, The Humble Co.

The newly designed toothbrush and toothpaste are available to customers travelling in Business Class and Premium Economy upon request.

Photo: Finnair

The flag carrier also recently announced the purchase of 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from its partner, Neste, for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport.

This week, Finnair was ranked by Finns as the most sustainable brand among the airlines included in the Sustainable Brand Index 2023.

This follows the airline’s recent move to switch shorter domestic flights to buses, the launch of carbon offsetting, and also the additional investment in setting a science-based target for reducing carbon dioxide emissions.

Top Copyright Photo: Finnair Airbus A321-211 OH-LZB (msn 961) ZRH (Andi Hiltl). Image: 941814.

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Delta launches the Los Angeles – London Heathrow route today with Airbus A330-900s

Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N508DN (msn 190) RIV (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960329.

Delta Air Lines today, March 26, will launch daily nonstop service between Los Angeles and London (Heathrow).

Photo: Delta Air Lines

The route will be operated with Airbus A350-900s (top).

Top Copyright Photo: Delta Air Lines Airbus A350-941 N508DN (msn 190) RIV (Michael B. Ing). Image: 960329.

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Air Malta’s new livery

Air Malta is updating and simplified its livery with the pending delivery of the pictured Airbus A320-251N 9H-NEE (msn 11366).

The updated livery has removed the previous large “Malta” titles and intricate tail design of the previous livery.

Air Malta’s new 2023 livery (Eurospot)

Copyright Photo: Eurospot.

Finnair is set to open Dallas/Fort Worth and to resume services to Chicago (O’Hare) and Seattle/Tacoma

Finnair Airbus A350-941 OH-LWL (msn 134) (Marinekko Kivet) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 957638.

Finnair is preparing to spring into summer with one of its biggest North American schedules to date.

The Nordic carrier is set to operate 21 flights a week from five major cities across North America to its Helsinki hub this summer, giving customers greater choice. 

Popular year-round services from New York JFK and Los Angeles will continue into the summer, with flights operating daily and three times a week respectively.

Those looking to travel from Texas can also make use of the airline’s convenient connection from Dallas/Fort Worth to Helsinki, which operates four times a week.

This month also marks a year since services started from Dallas/Fort Worth, with Finnair launching services from the ‘Big D’ on March 27, 2023. 

From March 27, 2023, Finnair is also set to resume flights to Midwest in Chicago (O’Hare) and West Coast in Seattle/Tacoma, with three to four weekly services to Finland, giving customers great access across the whole continent.

By early 2024, Finnair plans to have refitted all its long-haul aircraft with the award-winning new cabin, giving transatlantic customers a modern Nordic experience.

Alongside the five US cities served by Finnair this summer, the airline also operates a thrice weekly service from Miami during the winter months.

Top Copyright Photo: Finnair Airbus A350-941 OH-LWL (msn 134) (Marinekko Kivet) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 957638.

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PLAY is coming to Amsterdam

PLAY Airlines Airbus A321-251N WL TF-AEW (msn 8008) BWI (Tony Storck). Image: 959519.

Play Airlines has announced it will start a new route linking its Keflavik hub with Amsterdam.

Amsterdam

The airline made this announcement:

PLAY, the low-cost carrier from Iceland, has announced the addition of Amsterdam to its summer schedule in 2023. The airline’s first flight to Schiphol Airport is scheduled for June 5, with up to five flights per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

As a transatlantic carrier between Europe and North America, PLAY operates from its hub at Keflavik Airport in Iceland, perfectly positioned between the two continents. With Amsterdam as its newest destination, passengers can travel between Amsterdam and four U.S. cities, including New York, Boston, Washington DC, and Baltimore, as well as Toronto in Canada via Iceland. 

Airbus A321neo

Since its first flight in June 2021, PLAY has expanded its fleet from three Airbus A320neo aircraft to six in 2022 and will operate 10 Airbus A320/321neo aircraft in 2023. The average age of PLAY’s aircraft is just 2.3 years, making our passengers’ journey comfortable, safe and reliable. With a network of nearly 40 destinations and over a million passengers flown since its launch, PLAY has a solid track record of an impressive 87% on-time performance in 2022.

Top Copyright Photo: PLAY Airlines Airbus A321-251N WL TF-AEW (msn 8008) BWI (Tony Storck). Image: 959519.

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Lufthansa reactivates the Airbus A380 for the Munich – Boston and Munich – New York-JFK routes

Lufthansa Airbus A380-841 D-AIMG (msn 069) MUC (Arnd Wolf). Image: 945768.

Lufthansa has announced it will reactivate the Airbus A380 on two routes from the Munich hub.

The Munich – Boston will see the Airbus A380 on June 1, 2023.

The Munich – New York-JFK route will follow on July 4, 2023.

The airline issued this statement:

From June 1, Lufthansa will resume its regular flight operations with the popular Airbus A380 after a three-year interruption. Daily flights from Munich to Boston will be operated by LH424. Just in time for Independence Day, the U.S. national holiday, an A380 with the flight number LH410 will take off daily for New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport from July 4, 2023. The airline is thus noticeably expanding its premium offering at its southern hub, especially with additional seats in Business and First Class.

With 509 seats, the A380 has around 80 percent more capacity than the Airbus A340-600 currently flying on the Munich-New York (JFK) route. In total, the A380 offers four classes of travel: 8 seats in First Class, 78 seats in Business Class, 52 seats in Premium Eco and 371 seats in Economy Class.

By the end of 2023, a total of four A380 aircraft will again be deployed from Munich.

Top Copyright Photo: Lufthansa Airbus A380-841 D-AIMG (msn 069) MUC (Arnd Wolf). Image: 945768.

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Hawaiian Airlines increases summer frequencies to Austin, Boston, Las Vegas and Pago Pago

Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-243 N396HA (msn 1488) LAX (Jay Selman). Image: 404276.

Hawaiian Airlines is preparing for strong summer demand to Hawai’i by increasing weekly frequencies between Honolulu and Austin (AUS), Boston (BOS), Las Vegas (LAS) and Pago Pago (PPG). The airline will also add a fourth daily flight between Honolulu and Los Angeles (LAX) twice per week.

Hawaiian will operate the routes with a mix of Airbus A330 and A321neo aircraft. Guests on all flights experience culinary delights through the airline’s Featured Chef Series, signature beverages by Maui Brewing Co. and KōHana Hawaiian Rum, and island treats from the Pau Hana snack cart. Complimentary in-flight entertainment is offered on all transpacific flights and includes the airline’s specially curated video collection, Hana Hou! TV.

Summer Service Schedule

  • AUSTIN: Adding 1x-weekly flight on Fridays (totaling 4x-weekly) | May 26 – Aug. 18.
  • BOSTON: Adding 1x-weekly flight on Thursdays (totaling 5x-weekly) | June 15 – Aug. 17.
  • LAS VEGAS (HA5/6): Adding 1x-weekly flight on Wednesdays | May 31 – Aug. 30. Adding second weekly flight on Saturdays | June 3 – July 29.
    *Peak summer frequency for LAS will be 20x-weekly
  • LOS ANGELES: Adding 2x-daily LAX-HNL on Tuesdays and Fridays | June 2 – July 28.
     *Peak summer frequency for LAX will be 23x-weekly
  • PAGO PAGO: Adding 1x-weekly on Wednesdays (totaling 3x-weekly) | June 7 – Aug. 30.

Top Copyright Photo: Hawaiian Airlines Airbus A330-243 N396HA (msn 1488) LAX (Jay Selman). Image: 404276.

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TAP Portugal posts a net profit of €65.6 million ($70.7 million)

TAP Portugal – Air Portugal Airbus A330-941 CS-TUB (msn 1836) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404274.

TAP closed 2022 with a net profit of €65.6 million, an increase of €1,664.7 million on the previous year.

EBIT, including non-recurring items of €19.4 million, was also positive at €268.2 million.

In 2022, TAP carried a total of 13.8 million passengers, an increase of 136.1% on the previous year and reaching 81% of 2019 levels.

In 2022, revenues reached €3,485.0 million, 151% above FY 2021, along with a higher level of activity (ASK increased 94.2%).

The number of flights operated also increased significantly by 74.9% last year, reaching 79% of pre-crisis levels.

Capacity reached 87% of pre-crisis levels, increasing 94.2% compared to the previous year.

Load Factor improved by 17 percentage points year-on-year to 80%, just 0.1 percentage points below the 2019 level.

PRASK in 2022 was 6.68 euro cents, an improvement of 48.2% compared to the previous year and 20.5% compared to 2019.

Recurring operating costs also increased by 73.4% to €3,236.2 million, resulting in a positive recurring EBIT of €248.8 million, an increase of €726.7 million, or 4.7 times the amount in fiscal 2019.

Fuel costs more than tripled, increasing by €756.2 million year-on-year to €1,096.7 million. Despite leading to a positive effect of €85.5 million, hedging only marginally reduced the effect of the increase in fuel prices, which alone contributed €458.4 million to the increase in fuel costs.

Year-to-date, the CASK of recurring operating costs decreased by 10.7% compared to the previous year, down to €7.04 cents. Excluding fuel, the reduction was 27.8%, taking unit costs without fuel to €4.66 cents, only 0.5% below the 2019 level of €4.68 cents.

Christine Ourmières-Widener, CEO of TAP stated in view of these results, that “during the fourth quarter of 2022 TAP was able to generate its highest quarterly revenues in its history and record profitability and this despite continuous operational challenges. For the first full year of the Restructuring Plan, TAP generated an operating profit that is an all-time record for the company. TAP also delivered a very strong positive net income despite its level of leverage.”

Top Copyright Photo: TAP Portugal – Air Portugal Airbus A330-941 CS-TUB (msn 1836) MIA (Jay Selman). Image: 404274.

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EgyptAir’s first Airbus A321neo is now in service

EgyptAir Airbus A321-251NX WL SU-GFR (msn 11164) MAD (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 960317.

EgyptAir took delivery of its first Airbus A321 (the pictured SU-GFR) on February 27, 2023. The new airliner is now in revenue service.

Top Copyright Photo: EgyptAir Airbus A321-251NX WL SU-GFR (msn 11164) MAD (Javier Rodriguez). Image: 960317.

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Bhutan Airlines launches its own in-flight entertainment (IFE) system via Amadeus

Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319-112 A5-BAB (msn 1541) BKK (Michael B. Ing). Image: 925475.

Bhutan Airlines has joined Amadeus’ global distribution system (GDS) and launched its in-flight entertainment (IFE) system. The new wireless IFE system will be available on all flights, offering a selection of regional and international movies, documentaries, TV shows, music, podcast, magazines and games, and live flight tracking – passengers will be able to access the IFE system through their own personal devices.

The Amadeus GDS platform, which connects travel agents and online booking platforms to the airline’s inventory, will make it easier for travellers to book flights and access real-time information on flight schedules, availability, and pricing.

Bhutan Airlines (Tashi Air Private Limited), Bhutan’s first private airline came into existence after the Tashi Group of Companies, outbid other joint venture companies and won the license to operate the airline service for both domestic and international sectors.

Late Dasho Ugen Dorji founded Tashi Group of Companies in 1959 with the vision to bring out the Best Of Bhutan by following His Majesty’s guidelines for development and growth in the Kingdom.

On December 4, 2011, Bhutan Airlines welcomed its first aircraft, A Pilatus PC-12 with a capacity of 8 passengers for domestic operations. The airline launched its first international flight from Paro to Bangkok on October 10, 2013 followed by daily scheduled flights to Kolkata on December 16, 2013. An Airbus A320 aircraft operates both these sectors with a seating capacity of 150 passengers. 

Today, Bhutan Airlines operates with two Airbus A319s with a seating capacity of 126 passengers which includes 12 Business Class seats and 114 Economy seats. We have daily flights from Bangkok to Paro via Kolkata, India and three flights a week to Delhi via Kathmandu.

Route Map:

Bhutan Airlines route map

Top Copyright Photo: Bhutan Airlines Airbus A319-112 A5-BAB (msn 1541) BKK (Michael B. Ing). Image: 925475.

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Finnair to resume flights to Osaka, Japan

Finnair Airbus A350-941 OH-LWC (msn 020) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 960315.

Finnair is set to resume passenger flights to the Japanese city of Osaka this Sunday, March 26, 2023, after a one-year hiatus.

Flights from Helsinki to Kansai International Airport will initially operate three times per week, with flights departing Finland on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, and returning from Japan on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

Services will depart the Finnish capital at 17:45, arriving into Osaka at 12:35 the following afternoon. On the return, flights will leave Osaka at 22:25, arriving in Finnair’s Helsinki hub at 05:30 the following morning.

Top Copyright Photo: Finnair Airbus A350-941 OH-LWC (msn 020) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 960315.

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Kuwait Airlines launches its first inaugural flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport

Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-841 9K-APF (msn 1964) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 956572.

Kuwait Airways has launched its first inaugural flight to New York John F Kennedy Airport utilizing the Airbus A330neo and in setting the record for the longest flight flown by the A330-800neo in 13 hours. 

The award-winning Airspace cabin is equipped with a two-class configuration comprising of 32 full flat business class seats and 203 economy class cabin seats on a 2-4-2 configuration. Thus, offering passengers state of the art flying experience with more personal space, quietest cabin in its market and the latest generation of in-flight entertainment system and connectivity. 

From a sustainability and efficiency standpoint, the A330neo offers benefits to both the airline and the traveling public. With double-digit fuel savings and CO2 emissions compared to other aircraft in its category, the A330-800 allows significantly lower operational cost and therefore competitive ticket pricing.

Top Copyright Photo: Kuwait Airways Airbus A330-841 9K-APF (msn 1964) MUC (Gunter Mayer). Image: 956572.

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Jazeera Airways adds three new European destinations this summer

Jazeera Airways Airbus A320-251N WL 9K-CBF (msn 10201) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 956680.

Jazeera Airways is gearing up for the 2023 summer season with three new European destinations – Munich, Germany, Belgrade, Serbia and Tirana, Albania.

In addition, the airline will also restart its flights to Prague, Czech Republic and Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Munich, the Bavarian capital is a very popular leisure and business destination in Germany and offers a variety of activities for different interests – both outdoors or indoors. One of Europe’s oldest cities, Belgrade is centrally located and one of the easiest places to reach in the Balkans. Tirana, the Albanian capital is also the country’s largest city. Known for its colorful architecture, Tirana extends at the Plain of Tirana in the center of Albania between a mountain in the east, hills in the south, and a valley to the north overlooking the Adriatic Sea. “The City of a Hundred Spires”, beautiful Prague lies at the heart of Europe and is full of great places to visit and delicious food to try. Sarajevo, a prominent center of culture in the Balkans, influences entertainment, media, fashion and the arts region-wide.

Flights to Sarajevo will restart on April 20, 2023 and to Prague will begin on June 8, 2023.

Jazeera Airways also offers good connections from these cities to other destinations in its network convenient transits through Kuwait.

Planned Flight Schedule

Flight NumberFrequencyFromToDeparture (Local Time)Arrival (Local Time)
J9 32NWednesday, SaturdayKuwait (KWI)Munich (MUC)08:2513:10
J9 32NWednesday, SaturdayMunich (MUC)Kuwait (KWI)13:5520:15
J9 32NMonday, Wednesday, SaturdayKuwait (KW)Tirana (TIA)22:4001:20
J9 32NMonday, Wednesday, FridayTirana (TIA)Kuwait (KWI)02:0508:30
J9 363Tuesday, FridayKuwait (KWI)Belgrade (BEG)21:1501:00
J9 364Wednesday, SaturdayBelgrade (BEG)Kuwait (KWI)01:4507:00
J9 037Thursday, SundayKuwait (KWI)Prague (PRG)08:1512:45
J9 038Thursday, SundayPrague (PRG)Kuwait (KWI)13:3019:40
J9 327*Thursday, SaturdayKuwait (KWI)Sarajevo (SJJ)07:0010:55
J9 328*Thursday, SaturdaySarajevo (SJJ)Kuwait (KWI)11:4017:30

*Flight schedules for Sarajevo will change after June 13, 2023.

Other flight schedules are also subject to change.

Top Copyright Photo: Jazeera Airways Airbus A320-251N WL 9K-CBF (msn 10201) LHR (Wingnut). Image: 956680.

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Finnair purchases 750 tons of Neste MY sustainable aviation fuel

Finnair Airbus A330-302 OH-LTP (msn 1023) ARN (Stefan Sjogren). Image: 960312.

Finnair is increasing the use of sustainable aviation fuel as part of its goal to reduce carbon emissions from flying. Finnair has purchased 750 tons of sustainable aviation fuel from its partner Neste for use on flights departing from Helsinki Airport. Finnair’s customers are also involved in reducing carbon dioxide emissions from flights: a small part of the price of each flight ticket is directed to the costs of using sustainable aviation fuel. 

Finnair aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, and sustainable aviation fuel is one of the most essential tools for reducing air travel emissions in the coming years. Using Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel reduces greenhouse gas emissions by up to 80%* over the fuel’s life cycle compared to using fossil jet fuel. The fuel volume now purchased is Finnair’s largest single batch of sustainable aviation fuel purchased to date. The SAF will be delivered by Neste to Helsinki Airport in early 2023. The 750 tons of SAF corresponds to approximately 400 flights between Helsinki and Stockholm using unblended, 100% SAF.  

Photo: Finnair

Increasing the use of SAF will increase the airline’s costs, as SAF is clearly more expensive than fossil fuel. Finnair is preparing for this by allocating a small portion of each flight ticket sold, about 20 cents per ticket, to the cost of sustainable aviation fuel. This share may be higher in the future as the operating obligations imposed on airlines increase the use of SAF.  

Finnair also encourages its customers to reduce the carbon emissions of their flights through their actions: since spring 2022, Finnair has offered its customers the opportunity to reduce the emissions of flying by combining sustainable aviation fuels and certified emission reduction projects. The service operates on the website of Finnair’s partner Chooose. 

Sustainable aviation fuel 

SAF is a renewable aviation fuel providing a more sustainable alternative to conventional, fossil-based jet fuel. Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel is produced from sustainably sourced, 100% renewable waste and residue raw materials, including used cooking oil and animal fat waste. Finnair is committed to the oneworld alliance’s aspiration of using 10% sustainable aviation fuel by 2030 and will also participate in oneworld’s joint procurements in 2025-2032. The use of SAF will also be increased due to the upcoming EU obligation to use SAF. 

 *) When used in neat form (i.e. unblended) and calculated with established life cycle assessment (LCA) methodologies, such as CORSIA methodology 

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Top Copyright Photo: Finnair Airbus A330-302 OH-LTP (msn 1023) ARN (Stefan Sjogren). Image: 960312.

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RwandAir continues fleet expansion with new Airbus A330-200

RwandAir has expanded its fleet with the delivery of its third long-haul aircraft. 

The Airbus A330-200, registered 9XR-WX, is based at the carrier’s Kigali hub, and offers customers a leading experience in the skies.

9XR-WX

The aircraft will allow the Rwandan carrier to further expand its long-haul operation, with additional flights operating between Europe, Middle East and Africa.

Customers will be able to choose from 30 seats in Business Class and 222 seats in Economy Class, giving a greater choice of flexibility.

All photos by RwandAir.

RwandAir will operate the new wide-body aircraft to its key destinations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East, including London, Brussels, Lagos and Dubai.

The addition of the new Airbus will bring the African airline’s fleet to 13, consisting of three long-haul, one freighter and nine short-haul aircraft.

Water cannon salute on arrival

Last November, the Rwandan airline received its first dedicated freighter aircraft, as the carrier highlighted the ever-increasing importance of cargo in Rwanda and the aviation industry as a whole.

RwandAir aircraft photo gallery:

RwandAir aircraft photo gallery