gategroup announced important changes to realign its extensive global services and product lines into two major businesses: Airline Solutions and Product and Supply Chain Solutions. To support these new lines of business, gategroup is realigning its leadership team and its Executive Management Board (EMB). The changes are effective March 1, 2012.
gategroup brands Gate Gourmet, Gate Aviation Services, Gate Safe, eGate Solutions and Performa, will become part of gategroup’s new global Airline Solutions business. The business also will include the Gate Retail Onboard platform, formed in 2011 to consolidate gategroup’s extensive experience in onboard retail services to customers in both the traditional and low-fare carrier segments.
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Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts broke ground for a resort on 145 acres on the southern coast of Sri Lanka on 25 February 2012. Shangri-La's Hambantota Resort and Spa, Sri Lanka will complement Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo, which is currently under construction in the capital. The resort is due to open in 2014 and the two properties mark the entry of the hotel group into Sri Lanka, often referred to as “The Pearl of the Indian Ocean.’ The southern coast of Sri Lanka is renowned for its natural beauty and is rich in cultural heritage.
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Mercator, the Dubai-based provider of business technologies to the aviation industry, has announced that AviancaTaca Holding, has now gone live with its’ SkyChain cargo solution. The group’s airlines - TACA, Aerogal, TAMPA Cargo, and Avianca´s international cargo operations will now be able to seamlessly share cargo information across a single system.
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The Balmoral’s Executive Chef, Jeff Bland, has been crowned ‘Chef of the Year’ at the Scottish Restaurant Awards 2012.
The announcement comes as the iconic Edinburgh hotel’s fine-dining restaurant – number one – celebrates its 10th year of Michelin star status with Jeff Bland at the helm.
The Chef of the Year winner was decided by a hand-picked panel of judges who were looking for a chef with style and innovation; a leader who promotes Scottish produce and who helps set trends in the restaurant world as well as developing new talent. Jeff was presented with his title at the glittering award ceremony in Glasgow.
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gategroup demonstrated its resilience once again in the face of continued global economic uncertainty and uneven performance within the airline industry, its major customer base.
Carriers in gategroup’s core markets in Europe and North America trimmed capacity in an effort to firm up pricing and to contain climbing costs amid slackening demand. Other external factors that impacted gategroup in 2011 included the strength of the Swiss Franc, our reporting currency, against the Euro and US Dollar, and the earthquake and ensuing events in Japan.
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global traffic results for January showing a 5.7% rise in passenger demand but an 8.0% decline in air freight compared to the same month in 2011. The occurrence of Chinese New Year in January (rather than in February as in 2011) exaggerated the increase in passenger demand and the fall in air freight. Stripping this out, the underlying trend was for stronger passenger growth, while stabilized weakness in cargo markets continues.
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Shelter Island will soon have an identifying marker to welcome its guests. A new entrance sign is being installed this week in the center median of Shelter Island Drive near Anchorage Lane.
On Friday, March 2, 2012, City of San Diego Council President Pro Tem Kevin Faulconer, Board of Port Commissioners Chairman Lou Smith, San Diego Port Tenants Association President Sharon Cloward and Shelter Island business owners will celebrate the new sign at a ribbon cutting ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The event takes place in the parking lot of the Brigantine Restaurant, located at 2912 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego.
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The latest economy seating from Acro Aircraft Seating (left) and Pitch Aircraft Seating Systems will be on display in Hamburg. A host of innovative approaches to seating and airline galleys will be on display next month when Aircraft Interiors Expo returns to the Hamburg Messe from 27-29 March.Following interest in its pre-production concept at the 2011 exhibition, Pitch Aircraft Seating Systems has rapidly advanced its design for a new light weight seat, due to be showcased at this year’s show. Developed in conjunction with Intier Automotive for single aisle short-haul flights, the innovative seating solution weighs less than 25kg and features a backrest moulded from lightweight composite materials. A number of airlines have already expressed significant interest in Pitch’s sophisticated design and, having successfully passed the landmark 16g dynamic test, the company is on track to deliver the seats at the end of the year.
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Malaysia Airlines reported an unaudited net loss of RM1.28 billion for the fourth quarter ended 31 December 2011, bringing the Group’s full year results to a net loss of RM2.52 billion for the financial year ended 31 December 2011 on the back of a marginal increase in Group revenue (up 2% to RM13.90 billion) and carrying 1.3 million more passengers (totalling 17 million) compared to the previous year.
“The bottom-line Group losses for 2011 underscore the imperative need for Malaysia Airlines to immediately adopt strong measures to stop the bleeding. These include staff redeployment, increasing productivity and efficiency, relentless cost control and making further route reviews. We are also implementing an aggressive sales & marketing strategy”, said Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, Malaysia Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer.
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KeyLime Cove®, Chicagoland’s largest indoor waterpark resort, was named the 2011 eMarketer of the Year at Adrian Awards gala in New York City. Awarded by TravelClick®, the leading provider of revenue-generating solutions for hotels, together with Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), eMarketer of the Year recognizes the hotel that best demonstrates success in attracting and converting guests through the web. This year’s presentation gave a nod to the role of social media and the Twitter hashtag in digital marketing with an “#ILoveBookings” theme. In addition, TravelClick was recognized for excellence in digital marketing with 13 of its customers in HSMAI’s annual Adrian Awards competition. With more than 1,000 entries, the program is the travel industry’s largest and most prestigious competition honoring outstanding achievements in advertising, public relations, and digital marketing.
MSC Cruises launched the new ‘Park and Cruise’ service which allows guests to pre-book a dedicated parking space just next to their point of embarkation
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Princess Cruises, with the help of fans on Facebook, has determined the five finalists that will compete for the cruise line's first-ever title of Entertainer of the Year. Each of these performers will take to the stage on Princess' Entertainer of the Year cruise -- aboard Ruby Princess' April 8, 2012 sailing to the Eastern Caribbean - where passengers will then cast their ballots to help bestow the honor.
Valentine's Day may have come and gone, but no matter, love is always in the air at Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. In celebration of the countless affairs of the heart that have taken place at its storied collection of luxury hotels over the last century, Fairmont has introduced its Greatest Love Story Photo Contest. The contest is being housed on the brand's Everyone's An Original site and Facebook page and features fantastic prizing from romantic escapes to Fairmont locales to gift certificates and more.
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Launched in 2011 under the leadership of Park 75 at Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, Hotel Restaurant Week returns in 2012 to the excitement and anticipation of many chefs and diners across Atlanta. The culinary calendar is marked for Saturday, March 31 through Saturday, April 7, 2012 for those wanting to enjoy a three-course (USD 30.00 per person) dinner at an Atlanta area hotel restaurant.
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American Airlines announced it will launch new nonstop two-class Boeing 757 service between Washington Reagan National Airport (DCA) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on June 14, 2012. The new service will complement American's three existing daily round-trip flights between LAX and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).
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The Grenada Board of Tourism, in collaboration with the Ministry of Carriacou & Petite Martinique Affairs, the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, and the Grenada Cultural Foundation, announced the launch event for this year’s Carriacou Maroon & String Band Festival.
Senator the Hon. Arley Gill – Minister for Culture, and Senator the Hon. George Prime – Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs, will both be in attendance to address the audience. In addition, participants will include members of the Festival Authority, other representatives from the Ministry of Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs and the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture. Leaders of the various String Band groups in Carriacou and media representatives, including the Government Information Service, are also scheduled to attend. So too are some of the sponsors from both Grenada and Carriacou.
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On the cusp of marking ten years of publishing, the creative team at Island Temptations has refreshed their online presence with an updated website. In print, the magazine publishes 300,000 copies a year, with a readership estimated at more 750,000. The online version—the only magazine with links on Aruba’s two main search engines attracts in excess of one million readers, reaching all corners of the globe via the island-temptations.com address.
Presented in a virtual magazine format, where browsers can flip through the pages of the magazine in its original entirety, the current issue of Island Temptations can be found, as well as two years of back issues.
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The 2012 Tongyeong International Music Festival, a celebrated event that unfolds against the backdrop of the picturesque Southern sea, is scheduled to take place from March 23rd through March 29th at Tongyeong Citizen’s Center.
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The Coast Guard has been closely monitoring the progress of the Morning Spruce, a 648-foot vessel that lost, then regained, power off the Oregon Coast.
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Aruba’s archeological team of the National Archeological Museum of Aruba, has uncovered a sixth grave in Santa Cruz. Based on certain characteristics, they have concluded that this must be a prehistoric graveyard. In the opinion of the team, what makes this discovery unique is not only that it was previously unknown, but that they were able to identify that there were several persons buried at different levels of importance buried at the site and buried in different ways.
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Transat A.T. Inc., one of the largest integrated tourism companies in the world and Canada's holiday travel leader, announces changes to its Board governance structure. In its ongoing desire to embody evolving corporate governance best practices, and taking into account shareholder input, Transat Board of Directors adopted a policy amending its Board governance structure to provide for the appointment of a single Lead Director to be elected among the independent directors after the next annual and special meeting of shareholders to be held on March 15, 2012. The previous governance structure provided for the appointment of three Lead Directors.
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Etihad Airways will launch flights to Basra in southern Iraq from mid-April.
Basra becomes the 84th destination in the carrier’s global network and the third city it flies to in Iraq. Etihad Airways already operates services to the capital, Baghdad, and Erbil, in the country’s north.
“Iraq’s surging economy represents a good opportunity to add even greater depth to our schedule,” Etihad Airways President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr James Hogan, said today.
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According to its traditions, the Hungarian Tourism Season Opening Reception was held on 1st February 2012 in the Palace of Arts in Budapest, attended by the government and state representatives and a large number of tourism and hospitality professionals.
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IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) announces the launch in the U.S. of EVEN™ Hotels, its new hotel brand. This brand meets the large and growing customer demand for healthier travel, at a mainstream price. EVEN Hotels is another industry first for IHG, as it uniquely provides solutions for all aspects of travelers’ wellness needs in the areas of exercise, food, work and rest. No other brand can do this, under one roof, at this price point. Joining IHG’s existing seven hotel brands, EVEN Hotels will be a key pillar in IHG’s portfolio of preferred brands and in the long term, a key driver in market share growth in the U.S.
“We have a track record of delivering on hotel industry firsts, and we’re doing it again by staking our claim on the wellness space within the mainstream lifestyle category,” said Richard Solomons, chief executive officer, IHG. “We are so confident in the EVEN brand that we are committing a capital investment of up to $150 million over the next 3 years in order to deliver growth and profitability for EVEN Hotels.”
Active Aero Group Holdings, LLC named Mitch Noble, a 23 year veteran of the company, to the new position of Chief Operating Officer, USA Jet Airlines.
Mr. Noble aquired his extensive experience from the ground-up, as a mechanic, pilot, and business leader. His airline background includes work in cargo, government contract, air charter, passenger services, and maintenance operations management. Mitch held the position of President and General Manager of a Part 145 Repair Station for 7 years, before joining Active Aero Group. Since 1989, he has held progressively more responsible leadership roles. He holds Airline Transport Pilot and Airframe and Powerplant Maintenance certifications and is also a certified flight instructor.
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For the first time in the region, the 6th GIBTM will hold free-to-attend, interactive Arabic sessions for all attendees at the show; a significant milestone for the growing meetings and events industry in the Middle East.
Recognising the growing strength of business travel across the region, Reed Travel Exhibitions is honoured to welcome Ask Ali.com as an Official Sponsor of GIBTM and welcome Ali Al Saloom. As a well-recognized industry expert and Cultural Tourism Consultant at Embrace Arabia Consultancy, he will deliver a highly anticipated seminar to the local community.
Mr. Al Saloom will discuss how business travel in the region is a modern interpretation of the age-old concept of the Majlis, and how the biggest opportunity in the region is linking business tourism with Arabic traditions and culture.
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In an effort to accommodate industry requests and attract a wide variety of new and different restaurants, the Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) is extending the restaurant application deadline for the Taste of Chicago. While response has been strong for both the five-day and the “Pop Up” (one-day) restaurants, DCASE is offering a grace period based on input from previous Taste vendors who want to apply, but had yet to complete an application. Vendors cited an earlier application period that included two business days that were city holidays as a factor for the extension.
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Royal Jordanian has registered a record number of passengers – 268,000 – in January 2012. It counted 213,000 passengers in the same period of 2011, marking a 25% increase, and a 2% increase over the estimated budget.The number is the highest achieved by the airline for the month of January since its establishment, proof of the great and continuous efforts exerted to attract passengers, and increase the company’s market share in Jordan and on the rest of its route network that covers 60 Arab and international destinations.
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Cyprus Airways to launch March 26 on the route Athens-Thessaloniki with fares perfectly adapted to the difficult economic times we are experiencing. The low prices combined with excellent service during the flight and absolute reliability in performance of services, which guarantees the presence of 65chroni company in Greece and internationally.
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The deal experts at Travel-Ticker announced their Spring 2012 Where To Go Now & How Guide. Each season, the Travel-Ticker team uses its years of experience traveling the globe and hunting for great bargains to provide travelers with the inside scoop, identifying the destinations that offer the best overall experience and value for each season. To form the list, Travel-Ticker.com experts look at local trends like weather and tourist traffic, as well as entertainment options, cultural experiences, and the available deals in each locale.
"Spring is the time that many folks begin to emerge from their winter hibernation to seek out new travel adventures, but this normal return in travel demand can often result in higher prices," said L. Jasmine Kim, General Manager of Travel-Ticker. "Still, there are plenty of destinations that are offering fantastic value for travelers this season, and our team of experts has uncovered exactly where these affordable escapes can be found."
From cities that still offer skiing to exotic adventures on the other side of the world, Travel-Ticker's Spring 2012 Where To Go Now & How Guide has five destinations that will fit anyone's budget and are sure to put a spring back in their step:
1. New Orleans - The Big Easy really heats up in the spring, with Mardi Gras and Carnival taking over the city in February and Jazz Fest occurring in April and May. Although the crowds may be a bit bigger than usual, this time of the year is definitely NOLA's sweet spot for activities and weather while still offering great value.
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The 9th IRU Symposium of Lawyers on the “Evolution of contractual relations in road transport” highlights the current enforcement pitfalls and proposes best practices to address the resulting challenges, stressing the need to simplify and harmonise existing legislation and regulations to improve road transport operators productivity and return on investment, as well as to enhance legislative effectiveness for the benefit of all stakeholders.
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Air Arabia reported a net profit of AED 78.7 million for the three months ending December 31, 2011, an increase of seven per cent compared to AED 73.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2010.
The company’s turnover for the fourth quarter 2011 reached AED 638 million, an increase of 17 per cent compared to AED 544.8 million in 2010. Air Arabia carried 1,180,402 passengers in the final three months of last year, up two per cent compared to the same period in 2010.
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C300 western running tunnels contractor BFK (BAM/Ferrovial/Kier JV) has appointed GB Railfreight to transport excavated material from Royal Oak to Northfleet.
Crossrail tunnelling will commence at Royal Oak next month. Excavated material generated from the tunnelling operations for the western tunnels (Royal Oak to Farringdon) will exit at the Royal Oak Portal and be transported by freight train to Northfleet, Kent.
Freight trains will travel from Westbourne Park to Northfleet via the Great Western Main Line, the Greenford Loop, West London Line and Lewisham. Up to five freight trains will operate from Westbourne Park on Mondays to Saturdays with up to four trains on Sundays.
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Monarch airline recently announced its winter flying programme for 2012/2013; adding additional frequencies to existing routes as well as launching new winter services. All winter flights are now available to book via www.monarch.co.uk.A continuation of the summer programme and new for winter 2012/2013, with the airline now operating year-round flights are the Italian destinations of Venice, Verona, Milan and Rome.
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Rotana has announced plans to open the five-star Hili Rayhaan by Rotana Hotel in Al Ain in first quarter of 2013, as part of Wahat Hili Project - Al Ain’s modern and unique retail and hospitality complex located in Hili district.
Close to the city, and in conjunction with Wahat Hili Mall, the combination is set to draw in a bulk of visitors to the city.
President & CEO of Rotana, Selim El Zyr said, “Wahat Hili Mall will be the one stop destination for visitors to Al Ain; drawing in people from all over the region to witness the splendour that is characteristic of the city. With 250 rooms to cater to tourists, we are proud to partner with the modern-day retail complex that is set to become a ‘must see’ for guests of the city.”
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Gulf Air has added 11 extra flights to its existing flights to Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah and Riyadh to meet the increasing passenger demand.
The airline will operate four extra flights to Jeddah, increasing its frequency from 10 to 14 per week each direction starting from 01 March 2012, while adding seven flights to Riyadh increasing the frequency from its present 14 flights per week to 21 flights each direction, also starting from 01 March 2012. Together, these additional flights will offer 3000 seats and 22,000 kilos of cargo capacity per week.
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Dalian, its third property in China's Northeastern region. Located in Dalian's rapidly emerging and vibrant East Harbor district, the 370-room Hilton Dalian is 13 kilometers from Dalian International Airport, the largest and busiest airport in Northeastern China. The hotel is adjacent to the new 210-room Conrad Dalian.
"Dalian has much to offer both domestic and international travelers as it grows in standing as a flourishing coastal and port city, where more and more international events are being staged. It is vital for Hilton Worldwide's growth strategy in China to play a major role here, and for our properties themselves to become key destinations for discerning travelers from China and around the world," said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton Worldwide.
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The first Dragonair walk-in cabin crew recruitment day of 2012 will be held on 3 and 4 March (Saturday and Sunday). The airline welcomes jobseekers interested in the aviation industry to join the team.
The walk-in recruitment session will be held from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm on both days at Dragonair House, subject to a quota of 500 interviewees per day. Applicants are required to register in person and present their resume during the interview. Those who hold the right of abode in Hong Kong, meet the recruitment requirements and pass the arm-reach test will be immediately invited for a first-round interview .
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Emirates’ Middle East operations will receive a boost this August as the airline increases its daily capacity to both Kuwait and Doha, adding a total capacity increase of almost 29 percent across the two routes.
In line with Emirates’ rapid global expansion Qatar and Kuwait will each benefit from an additional daily frequency, bringing operations to Doha to six services per day and Kuwait up to five flights per day. With six flights per day, Doha has the highest number of daily frequencies in the Middle East region, followed by Kuwait.
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Bombardier Inc.’s financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2011, will be released Thursday, March 1, 2012. Pierre Beaudoin, President and Chief Executive Officer, Bombardier Inc. and Pierre Alary, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Bombardier Inc. will hold a conference call intended for investors and financial analysts to review the financial results for the fourth quarter and the fiscal year.
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Estonian Air has selected Embraer’s family of E-Jets to revamp its entire fleet of narrow-body and regional jets. The national flag carrier of Estonia and Embraer have signed a contract for the purchase of three E175s and one E190. Estonian Air will also take eight additional aircraft, four E170s and four E190s, under a combination of lease agreements with third parties and leasing companies. The direct purchase from Embraer is subject to the approval of Estonian Air’s Supervisory Council.
The first of four E170s leased from Finnair is entering service this month, while the aircraft on firm order will be delivered in the second semester of 2014.
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In an effort to boost tourism arrival numbers from the Philippines, the Minister of Tourism, Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen welcomed greater collaboration with the Philippines after holding discussions with the Philippines' Secretary of Tourism, Mr. Ramon Jimenez, Jr. "With the strengthening of collaboration in the travel trade, Malaysia has the opportunity to leverage on connectivity and tourism strengths of the Philippines in the US market, and likewise, Philippines can also leverage on the connectivity and tourism strengths of Malaysia in the European, Middle Eastern, and Indian markets," Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen said.
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Bundaberg railway station is the first regional stop to receive an artistic makeover as part of the Queensland Rail positive partnerships program.
Unveiling the project today, Queensland Rail General Manager Security and Community Engagement Drew Brock said two high-profile artworks have become welcome additions to the heritage listed station.
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The university city of Oxford is holding a special Alice Day and Caucus Race this summer to mark the 150th anniversary of the first telling of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Oxford is where the author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known as Lewis Carroll, first outlined his story to the 10-year-old Alice Liddell and her sisters on 4 July 1862. It was published as Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland in 1865, followed in 1871 by the sequel Through the Looking-Glass and what Alice Found There. The books have been translated into 125 languages.
The organisers promise that on Alice Day, 7 July, there will be curiouser and curiouser happenings including a Mad Hatter’s tea party, the Queen of Hearts’ Unbirthday Party, exhibitions, storytelling, promenade theatre and Alice-themed walks and talks. The following day, the Caucus Race will take place in Merton Field, Christ Church, which is the college where Lewis Carroll was a maths tutor and where the original Alice also lived.
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A total of 49 international and regional conventions have been secured for Malaysia by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) with industry partners in 2011. Malaysia’s stellar performance and the strong display of commitment by Ministry of Tourism, various government agencies, Sarawak Convention Bureau, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre and other strategic partners in securing business events for the country further reinforce Malaysia’s positioning as Asia’s Business Events Hub.
“With an average of 730 delegates per event, these conventions are expected to attract over 35,750 delegates to Malaysia between 2012-2019 and generate in excess of RM382 million (EUR91 million, USD123 million, AUD123 million) in economic impact for the country,” said Mr Zulkefli Hj Sharif, Chief Executive Officer, MyCEB. One of the most significant successes includes the world’s largest meeting of Chinese finance and insurance professionals, the International Dragon Award Annual Conference 2013 (5,000 delegates), Women Deliver Conference 2013 (4,500 delegates).
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During the cool early spring months of February and March, the mountains of New Taipei City blush with the snow-like flowers of tens of thousands of Taiwan cherry, double-flowered cherry, and Yoshino cherry trees. The blossoms add a happy hue to the lush greenery of the forests and suffuse the city with a romantic air. You don't need to travel to Japan to enjoy the cherry blossoms: they are brilliantly represented in their unabashed beauty on the hillsides of New Taipei.
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The first Dragonair walk-in cabin crew recruitment day of 2012 will be held on 3 and 4 March (Saturday and Sunday). The airline welcomes jobseekers interested in the aviation industry to join the team.
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Hilton Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of Hilton Dalian, its third property in China's Northeastern region. Located in Dalian's rapidly emerging and vibrant East Harbor district, the 370-room Hilton Dalian is 13 kilometers from Dalian International Airport, the largest and busiest airport inNortheastern China. The hotel is adjacent to the new 210-room Conrad Dalian.
"Dalian has much to offer both domestic and international travelers as it grows in standing as a flourishing coastal and port city, where more and more international events are being staged. It is vital for Hilton Worldwide's growth strategy in China to play a major role here, and for our properties themselves to become key destinations for discerning travelers from China and around the world," said Martin Rinck, president, Asia Pacific, Hilton World
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PSAV® Presentation Services has once again been named a "Finalist" in the 6th Annual Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. This year the leading supplier of audiovisual and event technology to hotels, associations, producers and meeting planners worldwide has been nominated in the "Best Use of Technology for Customer Services" category for its electronic Survey Portal Access that enables internal managers online access to query results via an analytical dashboard.
EIBTM is delighted to announce their recent ‘Special Mention of the Jury’ award, which was presented at the National Congress of OPC Spain, which took place in Geneva.
The award was presented as a mark of recognition for EIBTM’s commendable work in spreading tourism throughout Spain. Graeme Barnett, Reed Travel Exhibitions Event Director, EIBTM commented: “It’s such a great compliment to have been presented this award. We are delighted that EIBTM is being recognised for its work in tourism across Spain.
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Quattro restaurant at Four Seasons Hotel Silicon Valley will partner with the American Institute of Wine and Food (AIWF), on March 24 to raise funds and awareness for The Days of Taste Program. The Days of Taste Program, founded by Julia Child, brings chefs and farmers into fourth and fifth grade classrooms to engage and educate children about the importance of fresh food and the journey of ingredients through daily life, from farm to table.
Wizz Air, the largest low-fare, low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that it will move its entire Bucharest Baneasa Airport based operations to Henri Coanda (Otopeni) Airport as of 25 March 2012.
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