Irish Aviation Research Institute

Image: Germanwings  Cologne-based Germanwings has received two Airbus A319s in new livery following painting of D-AGWS (24th December) and D-AGWT (19th December) by Eirtech Aviation Ltd in Shannon Airport. The new 'Germanwings' as of the 1st of January 2013 includes Lufthansa's decentralized European routes not operating from it's Frankfurt or Munich hubs. As of from 1st July 2013 'new Germanwings' will be officially launched with the aim to be 'smart, dynamic and innovative service' rolling out a completely new brand and product concept allowing passengers to fly 'à la carte' according to their individual needs. The new product concept ranges from budget, no-frills travel to a more refined passenger experience with more advantages and extra services, the new fare structure has three brackets 'Best' , 'Smart' and 'Basic' with differing services provided in each bracket  (Airmiles, Baggage, Catering, Seating Option

                                                      Ryanair announced its adding fou new routes from Gothenburg for Summer 2013 from bases in Malta, Trapani and Zadar from 31st March operating twice week and in addition to Krakow from 2nd April operating three times weekly operating a total 18 routes, while ceasing its winter route to Brussels Charleroi route on 1st April. Ryanair Nordic Sales and Marketing manager Elina Hakkarainen said "Ryanair is delighted to announce three new routes from Gothenburg. The new routes to Malta, Trapani, Zadar and Krakow gives our passengers from Gothenburg and the surrounding areas an even greater choice when planning their holidays next summer. These four new routes will provide an additional 100,000 passengers to Gothenburg and create up to 100 jobs in the tourism sector in the Gothenburg region. It underlines Ryanair's commitment to invest in Gothenburg". Gothenburg the second largest city in Sweden by population and the