Airlines

Ryanair announces summer 2023 schedule from Edinburgh

The top airline in the UK, Ryanair, has unveiled its updated schedule for Edinburgh for the summer of 23. It features 69 routes, including 6 new routes to Belfast, Bournemouth, Cornwall, London Stansted, Rhodes, and Venice, as well as more frequent service on over 30 of the airline’s most well-traveled routes through Edinburgh. Ryanair will base one new aircraft in Edinburgh (out of a total of 11) for the summer of 23 under this record schedule, representing an additional $100 million in investment and creating over 30 new highly-paid jobs for pilots and cabin crew.

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In order to increase both inbound tourism and employment, Ryanair will provide its Edinburgh residents and tourists with the most options and the lowest fares in Europe this summer (+25% growth vs S22). With 11 stationed aircraft, Ryanair’s $1.1 billion investment in Edinburgh Airport serves as the foundation for this unparalleled expansion.

Although Ryanair welcomes the UK Govt’s 50% APD cut for domestic travel from Apr’23, this reduction ignores international connectivity which is fundamental for the growth of the UK’s economy and tourism. Ryanair calls on the UK Govt to fully abolish APD immediately for all travel, which would not only promote tourism but support much needed connectivity to the UK, an island-based economy.

To celebrate this record-breaking Edinburgh schedule for Summer ‘23, Ryanair is launching a limited-time seat sale with fares from just £29.99 for travel between Apr’23 and Oct’23, which must be booked by midnight 10 Feb on www.ryanair.com.

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.