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A380 under threat again
Emirates considers switching its orders for the world’s biggest passenger aircraft to smaller planes.
Read More »Nordica recruits finance chief from casino group
After senior finance jobs at Microsoft and the casino operator Olympic, Kristi Ojakäär starts a new direction in aviation today.
Read More »Nordics feature in Silversea’s first ‘expedition world cruise’
Already offering globetrotting cruises, the new expedition world cruise will be an “uncharted world tour”.
Read More »Baggage chief gives best suitcase advice
What kind of suitcase is the best for flying? A baggage handling expert at Helsinki Airport shares his tips.
Read More »Norwegian “lost billions” towards end of 2018
A report shows that based on preliminary figures for 2018, the key figures for the fourth quarter can be anticipated.
Read More »Icelandair axes one more US route
The route networks of the two Icelandic competitors Icelandair and WOW air are narrowing down considerably.
Read More »SAS to offset EuroBonus members’ carbon footprint
The eco-move is “part of an ambitious program by SAS to reduce climate changing emissions”, the airline says.
Read More »airBaltic lists “most popular” ancillary services
The biggest increase in add-on services used by the airline’s four million passengers last year was not checked baggage.
Read More »“Most digital” prize deflects SJ’s late stats
Sweden’s rail operator is Europe’s “most digital” transport company, despite 2018 being a terrible year for punctuality.
Read More »Malaysia tourism and airports pay to attract flights
Malaysia Airports Holdings and Tourism Malaysia have agreed on greater incentives to lure long-haul flights.
Read More »SAS partners with Scandinavian Olympic teams
It is the first time the three Nordic Olympic associations have chosen a common Scandinavian partner, in time for Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022.
Read More »KLM ‘hologram bars’ launch in Nordics
The airline is connecting complete strangers through its live hologram bars in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the US, UK and Brazil.
Read More »Scandic names new Denmark chief
The Nordic hotel giant has promoted Søren Faerber, formerly responsible for Copenhagen, who has a Hard Rock background.
Read More »Travelport gets more agencies on board with NDC
American Express Global Business Travel, DNATA and Global Travel Management are among the first group with access to NDC content.
Read More »Ryanair to help Laudamotion be “Austria’s #2”
Laudamotion says it is in talks with “more than 50 airports”, as Ryanair expands its shareholding to 100%.
Read More »Istanbul’s huge new hub readies for full operations
After opening in a grand ceremony last October, Istanbul’s massive airport is set to be fully operational by March 3.
Read More »Norwegian reveals emergency stock sale
The carrier announces a €309 million rights issue and says it is now open to bids from other companies.
Read More »New Gothenburg-Lyon route to take off
Travellers in western Sweden will be able to fly direct to south-eastern France, with its business, food, wine and ski attractions.
Read More »Two Nordic MICE players up for awards
The latest showbiz-style Meetings & Incentive Travel Industry Awards 2019 will be staged in London on March 1.
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