Corendon has shot a new in-flight safety video, starring well-known characters from comedian Jandino Asporaat such as Judeska, Sydney and baby Jason. The result is an eye-catching video to draw passengers' attention to important flight safety instructions. In addition to Jandino's types, Dutch celebrities John Williams, Rico Verhoeven, Wendy van Dijk, Everon Jackson Hooi, Liza … [Read more...] about Corendon wants to make ‘boring’ safety information more fun
Good third quarter for KLM; ‘Clear and stable government policy needed’
KLM achieved an operating profit of 539 million euros in the third quarter of 2023, on a turnover of 3.425 billion. This is more than in the same quarter last year. The total number of flights worldwide is not yet at pre-corona levels. At the same time, people still want to travel by plane. This combination has led to the positive result, says KLM. Compared to before the corona … [Read more...] about Good third quarter for KLM; ‘Clear and stable government policy needed’
Calamity set for St. Maarten due to Hurricane Tammy
On Friday, October 27, the Calamity Committee determined a calamity and benefitable situation for hurricane Tammy on Sint Maarten. This applies retroactively from 21 October. Tour operators who, as a result of these floods, were no longer able to fulfil their obligations under the travel agreement, can report to the Calamity Fund.On the basis of the factual situation as given … [Read more...] about Calamity set for St. Maarten due to Hurricane Tammy
ABN AMRO: ‘Holiday spending by over-55s to rise sharply in coming years’
People over the age of 55 are more eager to travel than ever. Their importance to the tourism sector is only increasing due to the ageing population and their growing prosperity. ABN AMRO expects the holiday spending of this group of holidaymakers to increase by almost half, from 7.17 billion euros in 2022 to 10.68 billion euros in 2027. This is the conclusion of the bank in … [Read more...] about ABN AMRO: ‘Holiday spending by over-55s to rise sharply in coming years’
Swiss starts flights between Rotterdam and Zurich
Swiss will fly six times a week to and from Zurich from Rotterdam The Hague Airport (RTHA) starting Jan. 22. This makes Swiss a new airline at the airport. Flights will be operated within the existing noise space and with A220 aircraft. These are considerably quieter than the current generation of aircraft flying into Rotterdam. Swiss will operate the flights from Jan. 22 to … [Read more...] about Swiss starts flights between Rotterdam and Zurich