Airlines

Ryanair Announces Biggest Ever Birmingham Schedule

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Ryanair, the best-rated airline in the UK for affordability and dependability, has unveiled its largest-ever Birmingham Summer schedule for 2023, operating 42 routes, including 7 new routes for the season, including Girona and Pisa, as well as additional flights on 10 routes. Six Gamechanger aircraft total, representing a $600 million investment, have been added to the fleet at Birmingham.

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With over 350 weekly flights, Ryanair will have its largest schedule at Birmingham ever in the summer of 23. This will give residents and visitors of Birmingham an unprecedented range of options to confidently plan their well-earned summer vacations at the most affordable prices.

While other airlines across the UK are cancelling flights, Ryanair is expanding and reaffirming its commitment to Birmingham by bringing its investment to $600M by adding a 6th aircraft to its based fleet for Summer’23. Ryanair will sustainably deliver more tourism to and from the region, supporting over 1,700 local jobs, thanks to the fleet’s new Boeing “Gamechanger” aircraft, which reduces fuel and CO2 emissions by 16% and noise levels by 40%.

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Ryanair applauds the UK Government’s decision to cut the domestic APD by 50% starting in April 23, but this decision ignores the importance of reestablishing international connectivity, which is essential for the expansion of the UK’s economy and tourism. Ryanair requests that Prime Minister Sunak fully abolish APD for all travel right away. This move would not only support the UK’s island-based economy but would also promote tourism.

Ryanair is launching a special seat sale with fares starting at just £24.99 for travel between the first of April and the end of October, but reservations must be made by midnight on November 4 in order to take advantage of this record-breaking Birmingham Summer schedule.

Airlines

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.