Last year, KLM achieved a turnover of 12.1 billion euros. Operating profit amounted to 650 million. The figures were presented on Thursday. According to KLM, turnover has never been so high. The planes are almost as full as before corona, while ticket prices are higher. Overall, revenues increased by 14 percent. However, compared to fiscal year 2022, profits were under pressure … [Read more...] about KLM reports record year; ‘Limited capacity was an obstacle’
PR man Marcel Baltus quits
PR man Marcel Baltus, who founded tourism PR agency Baltus Communications in 2000, is calling it quits. He is taking early retirement. His work will be continued by Agnes van Duffelen, co-owner of the firm since 2002. Baltus has decided not to continue working until his retirement age. After a career of more than 35 years in the travel industry, he believes the time has come to … [Read more...] about PR man Marcel Baltus quits
Oceania Cruises takes center stage on Captain Cruise’s webinar
Captain Cruise will hold its monthly webinar again on Tuesday 5 March, highlighting a different shipping company each time. On March 5, participants will virtually step aboard Oceania Cruises. In 30 minutes they get to know the shipping company and the many destinations. Oceania Cruises makes an incredible impression on avid cruisers, says Gitte Tilro, captain cruise's business … [Read more...] about Oceania Cruises takes center stage on Captain Cruise’s webinar
JetBlue draws full movie theaters; two daily flights from Schiphol
With almost 140 registrations, JetBlue, BrandUSA and Expedia TAAP can look back on a successful movie night at Pathé in Utrecht Leidsche Rijn. "We had hoped for 60 people and it turned out to be more than double that," said André van der Sluis, senior sales manager of JetBlue Benelux in his opening speech. Prior to the presentations and film screening (The Great Escaper, … [Read more...] about JetBlue draws full movie theaters; two daily flights from Schiphol
Ryanair: possible summer flights cancelled due to Boeing delay
Ryanair may have to cancel flights next summer. According to CEO Michael O'Leary, his budget airline will deliver fewer planes from Boeing than promised. As a result, Ryanair's summer schedule, precisely the busiest period of the year, is in jeopardy. As a result, ticket prices can increase by 5 to 10 percent. Ryanair was scheduled to receive 57 Boeing MAX 8200 aircraft, also … [Read more...] about Ryanair: possible summer flights cancelled due to Boeing delay