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EasyJet launches flights for the first time to Istanbul

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EasyJet has announced a new route to Istanbul in Turkey from Manchester which will take off this summer. This will be the first time the airline will operate to the Istanbul Airport in Turkey’s largest city, which becomes the 156th destination on easyJet’s extensive short-haul network spanning Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. Seats are on sale now at easyJet.com and via the mobile app, with fares from £51.99.*

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Departing for the first time on 9th June, flights will operate twice a week on Mondays and Fridays, providing a direct connection for customers from the North-West to this unique and iconic city, in addition to existing popular services from Manchester to Antalya and Dalaman.

Istanbul joins other destinations Bodrum, Antalya, Dalaman and Izmir on easyJet’s Turkey network and promises to offer customers something uniquely different.  Straddling two continents, and famously known as the city where East meets West, easyJet’s newest destination boasts a rich history and will offer customers a variety of experiences; from the old city which reflects cultural influences of many historic empires, to world-famous landmarks like the Blue Mosque, while bargain hunters can stroll the iconic Grand Bazaar.

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What’s more, the new route means that brand new package holidays have gone on sale with Europe’s fastest-growing tour operator, easyJet holidays. Holidaymakers can make the most of city break packages starting at just £437 per person, including hotel, flights and 23kg luggage. The holiday provider has 13 hotels to choose from, including the 5* CVK Park Bosphorus Hotel Istanbul in the New City, the 5* Eresin hotels Topkapi in the Old City, and the 5* Wanda Vista Istanbul in Marmara.

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EasyJet serves 21 UK airports, offering 482 routes to 125 destinations from the UK across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East. To discover more about easyJet’s UK network and to book, visit easyJet.com

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Collins unveils premium lie-flat business class suite for single-aisle aircraft

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Collins unveils premium lie-flat business class suite for single-aisle aircraft

The first entirely lie-flat Business Class suite made specifically for narrow-body aircraft, Aurora, has been introduced by Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies unit.

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“Aurora’s exceptional comfort, space, and thoughtful amenities offer travelers a luxurious retreat, providing an elevated experience harmonized with wide body standards,” stated Cynthia Muklevicz, Vice President of Business Development at Collins Aerospace. Intelligent engineering, design, and integration “provide premium levels of privacy, living space, and customizable options without affecting cabin density and allow customers to make Aurora uniquely their own.”

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The seamless integration of Aurora with custom or already-made cabin furniture optimizes footprint, use, and service.

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  • Incorporating directly into existing or bespoke front and aft structures, Aurora maximizes cabin density while increasing crew work areas and storage. 
  • The integrated design gives cabins a more spacious and open feel.  

The configuration of Aurora is special, maximizing the living and storage options for passengers inside the suite.

  • The seat width is maximized, giving passengers more room than existing solutions.  
  • Passengers are set deeper into the seatback and next to the window – increasing privacy and maintaining 78 inches of bed length. 

An array of customization opportunities is available with Aurora. 

  • Aurora optimizes privacy with or without a door. 
  • The suite shell can be modified to include a privacy divider – handy if traveling with a companion. 
  • Bespoke trim and finish options are available throughout, ensuring complementary brand design language. 

The Aurora is on show at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Germany, in Hall B5, at stand 5B30, and is expected to start making deliveries to its first clients in 2024.

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Soon Emirates To Place An Order For Up To 150 Aircraft

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Soon Emirates To Place An Order For Up To 150 Aircraft

In an effort to update its fleet and replace its current Airbus A380 aircraft, Emirates has reaffirmed its plans to buy between 100 and 150 aircraft. Emirates, a Dubai-based airline, places aircraft orders to keep up with the fast-growing aviation sector.

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According to Clark, the airline is “close to doing something” that will involve purchasing more Airbus A350s, Boeing Co. 777s, and “possibly” Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner, as well. We’ll be placing orders soon, Clark said. The airline will try to place the orders for shipments beginning in 2027 through 2033, with the A380 aircraft ceasing to be in service in 2032. It “could come next week, it could come at the Dubai Air Show,” he stated during general meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in Istanbul.

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According to Clark, travel demand is at its highest point in a long time, with some “tapering” possible by the middle of next year. With a fleet of more than 100 Airbus A380s that use Dubai as a worldwide hub, Emirates’ president has turned the Dubai-based company into the largest long-haul airline in the world.

With significant orders being made by companies like Air India Ltd. to newcomer Riyadh Air and interest from Turkish Airlines for several hundred new planes, Boeing and Airbus are benefiting from an increase in demand for aircraft. All of it is putting pressure on other airlines to purchase. A future update on Emirates’ aircraft order plans is anticipated from management. The confirmation might occur this month or at the next Dubai Air Show, Clark hinted.

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How passengers of Air India AI173 were hosted in Russia.

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The passengers who are currently stranded in Russia were transported to the US on Wednesday by a replacement flight that Air India, a company owned by the Tata Group, deployed from Mumbai to Magadan.

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According to the airline’s statement on Wednesday, “a ferry flight is scheduled to operate to GDX (Magadan) from Mumbai, at 1300 hours IST on June 7, subject to necessary regulatory clearances, taking passengers and crew of AI173 onward to San Francisco.”

Magadan is a small town with a population of 95 000. Finding hotels for 200 travelers is very difficult, therefore with the assistance of the Russian government, the passengers were housed in a local school or training facility.

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The majority of the passengers seen on camera are resting on their beds, however, some are seen walking around and eating in the accommodations center. As no American citizen should be taken captive after arrival, the USA also keeps a close eye on what is happening.

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Air India has despatched a ferry flight from Mumbai to GDX, and it is expected to arrive today, June 7, barring any delays caused by regulatory approval. The ferry flight would transport our passengers’ food and other necessities. According to the Air India statement, it has agreements in place with the local authorities at GDX that extend every assistance and cooperation upon the arrival of the flight.

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One of the few Asian airplanes that regularly fly close to Russian airspace is Air India. India has a bilateral relationship with Russia that enables Air India to provide safe accommodations in that country.

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