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British Airways has launched flights between London Heathrow and Istanbul

Istanbul The initial flight to Sabiha Gökçen will arrive on the Anatolian side of Istanbul on June 1, 2023, making it the newest addition to British Airways network.

On Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays, a combination of A320 and A321 aircraft will fly the new route between London Heathrow (LHR) and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen (SAW).

The broad network of destinations served by Sabiha Gökçen Airport has grown to include three new locations in June. These include Mytilene, Greece, Rhodes, and London Heathrow (LHR), among others.

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Through flights run by 45 different airlines, Sabiha Gökçen connects 154 destinations in 51 different nations. At the City Airport, about 14 million passenger movements were handled in the first four months of 2023. British Airways chose an all-female flight crew, with Captain Jessica Telford and First Officer Kerry Bennett flying the inaugural flight, in honour of the airport’s namesake, Ms. Sabiha Gökçen, the first female fighter pilot in history.

Prices for round-trip travel on British Airways begin at £368 for Club Europe (business class) and £130 for Euro Traveller (economy). Customers of British Airways have access to one of the largest flight networks in the world, both domestically and abroad. Flights are available at convenient times to and from major airports, and the airline is dedicated to achieving net zero carbon emissions by the year 2050 through its sustainability program, BA Better World.

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Qatar Airways Adds Direct Toronto-Amritsar Flights with Stopover in Doha

Qatar Airways has made travel easier for passengers by announcing a new three-weekly non-stop service between Toronto, Canada, and Doha, Qatar, starting on December 11, 2024.

This new route provides seamless connectivity for travelers heading to Amritsar, offering a convenient alternative for the Punjabi diaspora in Toronto who wish to avoid the hassles of transiting through Delhi airport.

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In a joint press release, Anantdeep Singh Dhillon, FlyAmritsar Initiative North America Convener, and Sameep Singh Gumtala, Global Convener, highlighted that this new route addresses the long-standing demand for better travel options to Punjab.

With this service, Amritsar will now have ten weekly flights to Canada via Doha, making the journey simpler and more comfortable for travelers who previously had to deal with long road trips, multiple layovers, and extended check-ins.

Flight Schedule and Connectivity

The qatar air line from Amritsar will depart at 4:10 a.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 6:05 a.m. (local time). After a layover of 3 hours and 45 minutes, passengers will board the qatar airways flight from Doha to Toronto at 9:50 a.m. (local time) on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, landing in Toronto the same day at 3:55 p.m. (local time).

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On the return journey, the qatar airlines will depart from Toronto at 8:00 p.m. (local time) and arrive in Doha at 4:30 p.m. (local time) the following day. From there, passengers will catch the connecting flight to Amritsar at 8:40 p.m. (local time), reaching their destination by 2:40 a.m. (local time). The total travel time qatar seatmap for the journey is approximately 20 hours and 10 minutes.

This new route is a significant relief for travelers who have often faced the challenges of long road journeys to Delhi, lengthy layovers, and multiple check-ins. By streamlining the travel process, qatar Airways ensures a smoother and faster journey, enhancing the overall travel experience for passengers traveling between Canada and Punjab.