Not many things seem to be working in Hungary these days. With a right wing government that seems to make a sport of creating enemies all around it, from the European Union to the IMF, the small Central-European country has now reached a point where the economy has nowhere to go but down. This of… Continue reading Ferihegy Airport – the beginning of the end?
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Low-fare summer, low-fare Ferihegy
Well, we are over one more summer. The sinking of Ferihegy took a new turn when after about ten years of operation, Terminal 1 once more closed its gates. Since traffic at Terminal 2 dropped precipitously following the sad demise of Malev earlier this year, this was an unavoidable step. Low-fare airlines were moved to… Continue reading Low-fare summer, low-fare Ferihegy
Disneyland or Cattle Ranch?
When Malev collapsed earlier this year, Budapest Ferihegy Airport saw a lot of its traffic disappear. Ryanair was quick to fill the vacuum but they ran into a number of unexpected problems. Downgrading quality is apparently as difficult as upgrading it… Budapest Ferihegy Airport has two terminals. Terminal 1 is the old terminal and was… Continue reading Disneyland or Cattle Ranch?
Replacing Malev – Easier Said than Done
When Malev Hungarian Airlines ceased operations two weeks ago, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and tens of thousands ticket holders uncertain about the value of their reservations, people in Hungarian aviation were stunned. Emotions ran high and the political parties, typically, were blaming each other for the demise of the 66 years old national carrier.… Continue reading Replacing Malev – Easier Said than Done
Ryanair Takes Budapest by Storm
With Malev gone from its home base, Ryanair was quick to try and fill the void… successfully it would appear. With its customary aggressive stance and no-nonsense approach to flying, the Irish company is establishing a base at Budapest Ferihegy Airport with five aircraft and 42 destinations. Agreement with the company operating the airport is… Continue reading Ryanair Takes Budapest by Storm
Ferihegy Airport, with 40% of its traffic gone, dragging its feet over the Ryanair solution
One would think that an airport that has just lost 40 % of its traffic due to the collapse of local airline MALEV would jump at the offer of Ryanair to take up the slack. Budapest Ferihegy has been leased to Hochtief but it is not a far fetched idea to surmise that their feet-dragging… Continue reading Ferihegy Airport, with 40% of its traffic gone, dragging its feet over the Ryanair solution
Ryanair to Open Budapest Base in Two Weeks With 31 New Routes
Ryanair to Open Budapest Base in Two Weeks With 31 New Routes, 2M PAX P.A., SAVING UP TO 2,000 JOBS FOLLOWING MALEV’S CLOSURE RYANAIR FARES START FROM €9.99/HUF2,000 FROM 17 FEBRUARY RYANAIR MEETING WITH HUNGARIAN GOVERNMENT AND BUDAPEST AIRPORT TODAY TO FINALISE RESCUE PLAN Ryanair, the world’s favourite airline today (3rd Feb) at a press… Continue reading Ryanair to Open Budapest Base in Two Weeks With 31 New Routes
Young European candidates wanted for Innotour USA – Application deadline 5 January 2012
Dear Young European Innovators, I am Kumardev Chatterjee, Founder and President of the European Young Innovators Forum (EYIF). You will be aware of the competition for the Masterclass on Innovation we launched erlier this year with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, and which EYIF organised with the European Commission at its Innovation Convention (IC2011) in Brussels this December.… Continue reading Young European candidates wanted for Innotour USA – Application deadline 5 January 2012
Low fare airlines and SESAR team up
Following an open call for tenders, the SESAR Joint Undertaking today signed a framework contract with the European Low Fares Airlines Association (ELFAA) to include its expertise in the execution of the SESAR work program. For this contract, the association has secured the confirmed participation of three ELFAA airline members: Ryanair, Jet 2.com and Flybe.… Continue reading Low fare airlines and SESAR team up