Ryanair’s Winter 2024 schedule for Copenhagen boasts 29 routes, including four new destinations, offering budget-friendly travel across Europe. However, the airline warns that a proposed Danish Aviation Tax could hinder the recovery of the country’s tourism and air travel sectors.
Ryanair has announced an expanded winter schedule for Copenhagen, adding four new destinations, but faces a potential roadblock in the form of a proposed Danish Aviation Tax. The airline argues that the tax would stifle growth and harm Denmark’s competitiveness, urging the government to follow Sweden’s example and scrap the plan.
Wizz Air is significantly expanding its presence in Eastern Europe by re-establishing its base at Chisinau International Airport in Moldova, offering passengers more travel choices and connecting the region to 16 exciting destinations across Europe.
Indonesia AirAsia continues its international expansion, announcing plans to launch 2-3 new routes to China and India by the end of 2024. This follows the successful launch of Jakarta-Hong Kong and Bali-Hong Kong routes, demonstrating strong passenger demand and promising growth potential.
AirAsia X is holding an Extraordinary General Meeting on October 16th to vote on the acquisition of Capital A Berhad’s full equity stake in both AirAsia Aviation Group Limited and AirAsia Berhad’s aviation businesses. This move aims to create a consolidated aviation group, boosting efficiency and expanding the network to cater to the growing global demand for low-cost air travel.
Norse Atlantic Airways has launched its newest long-haul, low-cost route to Las Vegas, adding to the already crowded market for flights from London. The airline faces competition from established carriers like British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and American Airlines, all offering various services to Sin City. With a limited number of weekly flights and a history of route cancellations, Norse must prove its ability to succeed in this challenging market.
Ryanair, known for its low-cost flights, is exploring the possibility of offering package holidays, a move that could significantly impact its business model and put it in competition with its own travel agency partners. This decision comes amid a surge in demand for package holidays and could provide Ryanair with new revenue streams and a larger share of the leisure travel market.
Avelo Airlines has announced an extended East Coast flight schedule, offering customers the opportunity to book winter and holiday travel to 29 destinations up to January 7, 2025. The airline highlights its low fares, reliable service, and focus on customer convenience as key benefits.
Avelo Airlines marks its second anniversary at Wilmington International Airport (ILM) with over 750 flights and 100,000 passengers transported. To commemorate the milestone, the airline is offering enticing fares starting at $66 and expanding its service with six nonstop destinations from ILM. Avelo has established a reputation for reliability with a 99.3% completion rate and consistently high on-time performance, making it a preferred choice for travelers in the Wilmington area.
Low-cost airlines may not offer the most luxurious experience, but they can provide affordable travel options. A recent ranking has revealed the top 25 low-cost airlines for 2024, with four UK favorites making the cut: easyJet, Jet2, Ryanair, and WizzAir. While easyJet ranks highest among UK airlines, it has received mixed reviews from passengers. The ranking also highlights an unexpected inconvenience: flight attendants consider placing liquids in overhead bins to be a major annoyance as they often leak, potentially soaking other passengers’ belongings.
