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Wizz Air's aircraft rotation plans for Modlin
3rd February 2012

Here’s something you won’t see anywhere else: Wizz Air’s rotation plans for Modlin (moving from Warsaw in July)

Wizz Air has become the first airline to confirm that it will use the new ‘secondary’ airport serving Warsaw, starting in July. But which are the leading country markets it will serve? How early do the flights to Forli and Madrid depart and by what time are all the aircraft back at base? And how do you squeeze four return flights out of one aircraft in a day?

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Cebu Pacific’s President and CEO Lance Gokongwei celebrates the wide-body aircraft announcement with his crew.
1st February 2012

Cebu Pacific next low-cost long-haul operator in Asia; follows AirAsia X, Jetstar, Scoot and Norwegian

Low-cost long-haul seems to be the latest trend in Asia as Cebu Pacific announces that it will lease A330s from next year, but which markets is the Philippine airline looking at? And which market does it provide as an example of the viability of the strategic move?

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An excerpt from the Saarbrücker Zeitung about Cirrus Airlines ceasing operations.
25th January 2012

Cirrus Airlines ceases operations; seven regional niche routes lost

Times are tough for regional airlines in Germany. Former Lufthansa partner Cirrus Airlines grounded its fleet last Friday. How many aircraft and of what type were grounded? Which routes was it serving and which German airports will feel particular pain at the airline’s decision?

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Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary poses with two women wearing traditional Hungarian dresses.
25th January 2012

Ryanair returns to Budapest with five routes for summer; wants additional incentive to grow network further

According to Ryanair their relationship with some airports is a bit like a marriage. You fall out, you make up. Budapest would appear to have ‘kissed and made up’ as Ryanair returns after an 18 month hiatus. Three of the five new routes are to the UK but how has the UK – Hungary market developed since the mid-90s?

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Even more sunny Philadelphia: Virgin America makes PHL 17th destination; LA and SFO flights start April
18th January 2012

Even more sunny Philadelphia: Virgin America makes PHL 17th destination; LA and SFO flights start April

Which carriers will Virgin America be competing against when it starts these routes in April? Which carrier operates one of these routes seasonally? And what do US government statistics reveal about air fares in both of these markets? We also have a selection of quotes including one from Mayor Nutter.

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AirAsia X leaves Europe and India; Sydney instead next destination
18th January 2012

AirAsia X leaves Europe and India; Sydney instead next destination

AirAsia Group’s long haul low-cost airline is pulling out of its longest routes – to London and Paris in Europe – as well as the Indian market. But how has the London route fared compared with the airline’s new partner Malaysia Airlines? What developments have been seen in the Indian market? And what implications is the move likely to have for the airline’s fleet?

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flydubai reaches 50 destinations; will serve Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan with two weekly flights from next month
11th January 2012

flydubai reaches 50 destinations; will serve Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan with two weekly flights from next month

Fifty destinations in just two and a half years shows just how quickly flydubai is growing. But where is Kyrgyzstan currently connected to and what is flydubai’s schedule? And why is the IATA code for Bishkek FRU?

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Ryanair selects Paphos in Cyprus as 50th base; two aircraft to serve 14 destinations , Greece and Italy targeted
11th January 2012

Ryanair selects Paphos in Cyprus as 50th base; two aircraft to serve 14 destinations, Greece and Italy targeted

A major milestone is reached by Ryanair with the announcement of its 50th base. And unusually the new base is also a new airport for the airline. What frequencies will be offered on each route and which two country markets account for half of the routes? What indirect competition will there be from Cyprus’ other airport at Larnaca?

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Ryanair makes Palma de Mallorca a base; will increase route network from 30 to 47 routes next summer
14th December 2011

Ryanair makes Palma de Mallorca a base; will increase route network from 30 to 47 routes next summer

Last week we reported on airberlin’s reduction in Palma services this winter, now Ryanair announces major expansion at the airport for next summer. On which new Ryanair routes will the airline compete with airberlin head-to-head? Which are the only destinations Ryanair currently offers year round from the airport? And where is the focus of Ryanair’s new routes?

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Air France reveals details of regional expansion plans; six new routes for Nice, 16 new routes for Toulouse in 2012
8th December 2011

Air France reveals details of regional expansion plans; six new routes for Nice, 16 new routes for Toulouse in 2012

Air France has detailed which new routes it will be launching from Nice and Toulouse next summer, but which carriers have been operating some of these routes this summer? And what additional competition will be provided next summer by easyJet?

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Ryanair builds up Danish presence with new base in Billund
8th December 2011

Ryanair builds up Danish presence with new base in Billund

Michael O’Leary dressed as a Lego brick? Well, what did you expect when Ryanair announced that it would station two aircraft at the Danish airport next March? But how many additional flights will Ryanair be offering with these new aircraft? And which seven destinations has Ryanair previously operated and then abandoned from the airport?

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