Airlines

SkyUp Airlines Gets Approval for UK Flights.

SkyUp can now fly to the UK without obtaining any additional licences

The UK’s aviation authorities have officially granted TCO (Third Country Operator) authorization to SkyUp Airlines. It authorizes travel to this nation and verifies compliance with the United Kingdom’s aviation security standards. The authorization has no validity period, however it must be renewed every 24 months.

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The need to obtain British TCO authorization is related to the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the European Union. If previously the European regulator’s (EASA) authorization was sufficient to carry out flights, then from the beginning of 2023 new documents from the aviation authorities of Great Britain are required.

The airline has offered comprehensive data on operations, fleet, flight history, internal manuals and data on operational procedures, flight safety management system, etc. in order to obtain authorization. The British side has also received confirmation from the State Aviation Administration of Ukraine regarding the authenticity of all the documents provided.

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After the completion of all procedures, SkyUp was provided with a document attesting to compliance with the UK Part-TCO Regulations. SkyUp can now fly to the UK without obtaining any additional licences. SkyUp also received the TCO of Switzerland earlier this year, after which the airline operated a number of flights to this nation under the terms of a wet-lease.

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.