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features an image of one of the airline’s planes alongside a picture of the earth, with a strap-line that reads “Connecting the world. Protecting its future.” The ASA claimed that this advertising campaign would present to consumers that


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ASA Ban Lufthansa’s Latest ‘Green’ Ad Campaign Over Misleading Claims THE Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) have banned Lufthansa’s latest ad campaign as it deems that the airline’s newest campaign presents a ‘misleading impression of its environmental impact.’ This latest Lufthansa campaign


Lufthansa has already undergone ‘significant mitigating steps” to improve the environmental impact of the airline.


Lufthansa claimed that this campaign was “open to interpretation” and based on the airline’s aspirations for the future.


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Norse Atlantic Airways Announce FOUR Additional London to USA Summer Routes


NORSE Atlantic Airways has announced its full summer 2023 schedule from London with the addition of Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Boston.


“This marks an important day for the UK aviation industry and for consumers as we celebrate serving more destinations to the US from London Gatwick this summer than any other airline. The addition of direct flights to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Washington, D.C. and Boston to our already popular New York, Orlando and Fort Lauderdale/ Miami services will provide greater choice and value for consumers. The Norse team are disruptors.


Many Covid Cancelled Flight Passengers Yet to Redeem Money Vouchers


IT HAS been reported that many passengers that had booked fly over covid and experienced a cancellation are yet to redeem their vouchers. In a round up of recent data, different airlines have revealed that up to €650 million valued claim vouchers are yet to be redeemed. This includes airlines such as easyJet, Aer Lingus, British Airways and Iberia. During the pandemic ,these airlines chose to provide customers with redeemable vouchers alongside refunds if preferred, to put towards a future trip. Despite the high value of vouchers remaining, Aer Lingus have confirmed that over


half of all vouchers issued during the pandemic have been redeemed. “None of the currently unredeemed vouchers


have expired and all customers holding them have the opportunity to use them” the airline explained.


The system currently in place also allows customers to use multiple vouchers at once or use to make changes to a booking such as changing names. easyJet confirmed a remaining £111 million worth of vouchers are still yet to be redeemed under the airline.


We look forward to making our unbeatable product available to even more customers this summer, as we build the industry’s first successful low cost long haul airline. We have made a significant investment in our UK airline, based at Gatwick Airport, and now employ over 370 colleagues at our London base.


on 30th June operating daily. • London to San Francisco will launch on 1st July operating three times a week. • London to Boston will launch on 2nd September operating five times a week. Norse Atlantic currently operates a daily direct service from London to New York and recently announced flights to Orlando and Fort Lauderdale launching in May “We are delighted to welcome


four new Norse Atlantic routes this summer, giving passengers a fantastic choice of seven US destinations at excellent value, whether for holidays, business or visiting family and friends.


“The new services mean Gatwick and Norse will provide an increasingly competitive offering, which is great news for passengers across London and the South East, as well as businesses in the region,” said Stewart Wingate, Chief Executive Officer, Gatwick Airport.


I am very pleased that we


are fulfilling our pledge to create competition in the transatlantic market that will benefit consumers, stimulate business travel and lead to job creation on both sides of the Atlantic,” said Bjorn Tore Larsen, CEO Norse Atlantic Airways. • London to Washington, D.C. will launch on 1st June operating up to six flights a week. • London to Los Angeles will launch


LOGANAIR is restoring services


between Donegal and Glasgow with a new summer timetable. The twice-weekly flights, will operate on Saturdays and Sundays from 1st July to 24th September. The news also marks the rekindling of a long-standing relationship between Loganair and Donegal Airport, with the airline flying on the route as far back as the early 1990s.


FROM DUBLIN TO TORONTO AND THE REST OF CANADA


With year-round flights from Dublin to Toronto and additional service from Dublin to Montreal and Vancouver throughout summer, it’s always a good time to experience Canada.


To make the journey as enjoyable as the destination, International Economy Class customers can choose from a selection of complimentary beverages, delight in dishes curated by Air Canada’s chef Jérôme Ferrer, and escape with hundreds of hours of on-demand entertainment.


Year-round flight schedule from Dublin to Toronto: • April to October seven times weekly service • November to March five times weekly service


Additional summer service from Dublin: • June to September, three times weekly service to Montreal • June to September, four times weekly service to Vancouver


For more information, visit aircanada.com


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