Archiv 2009

Since March 2009, Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa have been strengthening their cooperation and successfully offering code share flights between Germany and Belgium.

In the course of the realignment of code share flights between Brussels Airlines and Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines announced that, as of 25 October 2009, flights to and from Berlin and Brussels will be operated exclusively by Brussels Airlines, and flight frequencies will be further increased.

Thanks to the use of larger aircraft, Brussels Airlines will be able to increase the number of seats offered on weekdays from approx. 450 in winter to approx. 650, representing a 45% increase.

Starting with the winter flight schedule, up to seven flights a day will take off from Berlin Tegel to Brussels.

• External link www.brusselsairlines.com
  

New connection as of 9 June 2009 / Non-stop from Berlin-Tegel to Estonia twice a week

As of 9 June 2009, Estonian airline Estonian Air has been operating non-stop flights from Berlin-Tegel to Tallinn twice a week. The capital of Estonia has a lot to offer: the medieval old town with its city wall and towers was declared a World Heritage Site in 1997 by UNESCO. The Raeapteek (Town Hall Pharmacy) is one of the oldest in Europe. Tallinn is situated right on the Gulf of Finland and has also earned a reputation as a young Baltic metropolis with a globally aspiring art scene.

Estonian Air is operating flights from Berlin to Tallinn every Monday and Friday, departing from Berlin-Tegel at 2.55 p.m. and landing in Tallinn at 5.40 p.m. The airline is operating flights from Tallinn on the same day at 1.35 p.m., landing in Berlin-Tegel at 2.25 p.m. A modern CRJ900 regional jet is being operated on this route.

Headquartered in Tallinn, the national airline Estonian Air was founded on 1 December 1991 and operates a route system in various European cities.

Flights with Estonian Air can be booked by calling +372 6401-163 or online at www.estonian-air.com.

• www.estonian-air.ee
  

New connection as of 14 April 2009 / Non-stop from Berlin to Armenia

As of 14 April 2009, the Armenian airline Armavia will be offering two non-stop flights a week from Berlin-Tegel to Yerevan. Armenia offers a wealth of cultural and historical highlights: the world's oldest Christian country is full of churches, temples and castle convents. Even the barren landscape in the highlands, which is characterised by giant snow-covered volcanoes, is impressive.

Armavia flies from Berlin to Yerevan every Tuesday and Friday. Flights from Berlin-Tegel depart at 12.15 p.m. and land in Yerevan at 7.15 p.m. The airline departs from Yerevan on the same day at 9.20 a.m., landing in Berlin-Tegel at 10.30 a.m. Armavia operates a modern Airbus A 319 on the route, which seats 136 passengers. Passengers from other German cities can use the feeder flights offered by Air Berlin to reach Berlin-Tegel for their flight to Armenia.

Armavia Air Company LLC was established in 1996 as a national aviation company of the Republic of Armenia. The airline operates flights from Yerevan to Amsterdam, Marseilles, Athens and Zurich in Europe.

Flights with Armavia can be booked at info@flyarmavia.de, in all travel agencies and by calling +49 1805 4085-8532 (0.14 cent/min. from a German landline).

• www.armavia.aero/
  

New routes to Italy from Berlin / Fly to Pescara and Bologna in summer

Italy is one of the most popular holiday destinations of the Germans. As of 9 April, FlyOnAir is offering a new non-stop flight from Berlin-Schoenefeld to Pescara in cooperation with the airline Hamburg International. Besides wonderful Adriatic beaches, travellers can also enjoy the nearby national parks Gran Sasso and Majella. As of 10 July, an additional route will be added from Berlin-Schoenefeld to Bologna in Northern Italy. The old university city is known for its medieval palaces and churches.

FlyOnAir and Hamburg International fly to the Italian city of Pescara twice a week. Flights depart from Berlin-Schoenefeld on Thursdays at 12.05 p.m. and Sundays at 10.40 a.m. and land in Pescara just under two hours later. Return flights are offered on Friday and Monday mornings. Flights to Bologna are always on Fridays and Mondays. The airline departs from Berlin-Schoenefeld on Friday at 11.05 a.m. and arrives in Bologna at 12.40 p.m. The flight from Bologna leaves at 1.25 p.m., landing in Berlin at 3 p.m. The flight from Schoenefeld departs on Mondays at 10.40 a.m. and arrives in Bologna at 12.15 p.m., returning at 1 p.m. and landing in Berlin at 2.35 p.m.

FlyOnAir is a young Italian company that develops and markets new flight routes. The airline Hamburg International was established in 1998 and is headquartered in Hamburg. The airline will operate A 319 aircraft on the routes to Bologna and Pescara.

• www.flyonair.it
  
• www.hamburg-international.de
  

... a summer holiday / Germanwings is expanding its flight schedule from Berlin-Schoenefeld to include a whole host of new flights to the best sunny destinations

Summer is a sure thing – and by no means expensive: Germanwings is once again increasing its flight offerings to the most popular summer destinations next season. Visit germanwings.com to book low-price tickets at considerably cooled-down prices.

Kavala, for example, is regarded as an insider tip for holidays to the Mediterranean: the Greek port, the third-largest city in Greece after Athens and Thessaloniki and the starting point for great holidays to East Macedonia. The Croatian cities Dubrovnik, Pula and Zadar also promise relaxing holidays soaking up the sun and culture – and are available from Germanwings at a bargain price. And the French Bastia, capital of the island of Corsica, invites Berliners to sunbathe and enjoy the culture.

An overview of the flight schedules:

- Kavala, every Saturday starting in May
- Dubrovnik, every Sunday starting in May
- Pula, up to twice a week starting in May (Tuesday, Thursday and/or Sunday => depending on the week)
- Zadar, every Saturday starting in May
- Bastia, every Saturday starting in late April

Modern Airbus A139s will be operated on all routes.

• www.germanwings.com