The inaugural flight of Corendon Dutch Airlines from Schiphol to Hato Airport on Curaçao took off on Friday. At the gate at Schiphol, passengers were festively welcomed and welcomed by CEO Steven van der Heijden and founder Atilay Uslu. The Airbus A350 will later be welcomed at Curaçao airport with a water salute and live music, among other things. Atilay Uslu, the founder of … [Read more...] about First flight Corendon is ‘memorable day for Curaçao’
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Air France-KLM to surrender 5,700 slots due to imposed shrinkage at Schiphol Airport
Because of Schiphol's shrinkage, Air France-KLM, which includes Transavia, must surrender 5,700 slots from the airport next summer. That was announced Thursday by the slot coordinator, responsible for distributing takeoff and landing rights. For 84 airlines operating at Schiphol, they are allowed to fly 3.1 percent less than they have rights to. A total of 9,100 fewer slots are … [Read more...] about Air France-KLM to surrender 5,700 slots due to imposed shrinkage at Schiphol Airport
Lufthansa Group expects top year after strong summer
Lufthansa Group had a record summer. Sales in the third quarter were 10.3 billion euros (9.5 billion last year), with an operating profit (EBIT) of 1.5 billion. Not only Lufthansa Group posted profits, but for the first time all affiliated individual airlines recorded black figures. CEO Carsten Spohr expects an operating profit of 2.6 billion for the full fiscal year 2023, he … [Read more...] about Lufthansa Group expects top year after strong summer
Vacation Awards: are you participating?
The award of and for travel professionals For several years now, we have been presenting the Dutch Holiday Awards during the Travel Gala. So too during the Travel Gala on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at the Heart of Holland in Nijkerk. The Holiday Award is an industry award. This means that everyone, working in the Dutch travel industry, is invited to cast their vote. This makes … [Read more...] about Vacation Awards: are you participating?
Michelle de Wit back to Travelcenter de Wit: ‘It was now or never’
Michelle de Wit leaves after 2.5 years at Prijsvrij Vakanties and returns to Travelcenter de Wit. She announced this on Thursday. Two and a half years ago, Michelle de Wit changed course. She left the family business Travelcenter de Wit to join the management team of Prijsvrij Vakanties with the main goal of putting D-reizen Retail back on the map. For many, it was an … [Read more...] about Michelle de Wit back to Travelcenter de Wit: ‘It was now or never’