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With the anniversary of its national flag, several new attractions opening and others with significant changes to experience, Denmark has much to offer in 2019.

After several wins in many categories over the past several years, Norwegian’s loyalty programme has been given another prize at the 2019 Freddie Awards.

The carrier is set to start flying to and from New York from the Faroes, adding versatility to the many recent changes in ways to fly to the islands.

Norwegian says that its first quarter results reflect the steps it has taken to improve profitability and respond to the grounding of Boeing MAX aircraft.

The representation network APG has received a second consecutive annual award from the Philippine carrier for help in reaching its passenger and revenue goals.

Though Boeing’s overall earnings are down and the company has not committed to future projections, it is reporting higher earnings in some sectors and that they are working on a fix for the MAX.

Lufthansa takes up a unique initiative to encourage voting in European elections and promote Europe.

The Latvian ACMI and charter provider has received an Air Operator’s License in Malta, continuing its market expansion plans.

Scandanavian Airlines and Swedish, Norwegian and Danish pilots are still negotiating to avert a walkout on April 26.

A British technology company says it can weigh airline passengers discreetly to reduce the fuel needed for flights.

It’s now possible to order food and drink online to be delivered to Göteborg Landvetter and picked up on arrival.

A survey by a consumer help group has determined that Finnair flights are often delayed and that passengers are often denied compensation.

A Chinese conglomerate which already owns Club Med is among several buyers. And the tour operator could be broken up.

The victims include three children of Denmark’s richest man, eight British nationals and people from at least ten countries.