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http://www.balticgsa.com/ http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/185-33%-growth-for-costa-cruises-in-the-mediterranean-region-almost-9-mio-passenger-movements-in-2011/ Costa Cruises, the Europe’s #1 cruise company, has confirmed its undisputed leadership in the Mediterranean; this region, which enjoys one of the highest growth rates in the global cruise industry and will be the focus of attention at Seatrade Cruise Shipping Miami 2011. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/137-all-you-need-to-know-how-to-earn-miles-with-brussels-airlines-/ You can earn miles on all scheduled flights operated by Brussels Airlines. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/153-belgium’s-travel-agents-select-costa-as-the-best-cruise-company-costa-mediterranean-african-and-middle-east-itineraries-judged-the-best-on-the-market-/ Belgium’s travel agents select Costa as the best cruise company. Costa Mediterranean, African and Middle East itineraries judged the best on the market! ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/165-brussels-airlines-adds-4th-daily-prague-brussels-service-starting-from-27mar11/ Starting from 27MAR11 Brussels Airlines will introduce 4th daily service on Brussels – Prague route. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/115-brussels-airlines-adds-4th-weekly-flight-to-kigali-and-nairobi/ Starting from 31OCT10 Brussels Airlines is adding 4th weekly service to Kigali and Nairobi. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/182-brussels-airlines-fleet-development-and-new-revolutionary-aircraft-seats/ This summer, Brussels Airlines rejuvenates its fleet. Five AVRO RJ aircraft will be replaced by larger Airbus A 319/320 aircraft. On the Airbus A 319/A 320 a new revolutionary seat is introduced, offering more living space and comfort and weighing much less. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/259-brussels-airlines-flies-to-new-york-and-africa-with-brand-new-business-and-economy-class/ Flying to New York or one of the numerous African destinations on the Brussels Airlines network will become more comfortable than ever. The airline invests 30 million euro this year in comfortable flatbed seats in Business Class, generous seating comfort in Economy Class, trendy design and revolutionary entertainment technology. Thanks to this new quality product Brussels Airlines reinforces its position as the reference airline offering the highest levels of quality. The passenger cabins of the seven Brussels Airlines Airbus A330 aircraft will undergo a genuine makeover in 2012, focused on design, innovation, comfort and the highest levels of quality. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/127-brussels-airlines-goes-mobile-new-services-for-the-mobile-phone-users/ Brussels Airlines launches a mobile version of brusselsairlines.com for greater flexibility whenever and wherever you like. All you need to do is use your internet-enabled mobile phone and surf to m.brusselsairlines.com. Find many services, such as checking your personal flight details, consulting the flight timetable of all Brussels Airlines flights and looking up the actual status of your flight. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/206-brussels-airlines-in-april-welcomes-45-8%-more-passengers/ In April 2011 Brussels Airlines saw a passenger growth of 45,8%. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/203-brussels-airlines-in-february-and-march-2011-serve-9-5%-and-11-4%-more-passengers/ Brussels Airlines registered 11.4% more passengers compared to the same month last year, there were more than 45,700 additional passengers carried on the European and African network of Brussels Airlines. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/24-brussels-airlines-join-star-alliance/ At their annual Board Meeting, the CEO's of the Star Alliance members airlines have today voted to accept the application of Brussels Airlines to become a future member of the alliance. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/154-brussels-airlines-launches-3-new-destinations-marrakech-and-agadir-in-morocco-and-lamezia-terme-in-italy/ Brussels Airlines launches three new destinations from April 2011. Brussels Airlines will offer connections from its home base in Brussels Airport to Marrakech and Agadir in Morocco and Lamezia Terme in Italy every weekend. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/81-brussels-airlines-launches-four-new-destinations-in-africa/ Accra, Cotonou, Ouagadougou and Lome added to the Brussels Airlines network thanks to an additional Airbus A330 in addition it will create 110 new jobs within the company! ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/255-brussels-airlines-launches-regular-service-to-new-york-jfk/ Starting 1st June 2012, Brussels Airlines will connect the European capital daily with New York JFK. This new service will be operated with completely renewed Airbus A330 aircraft equipped with the latest in-flight technology and comfort. It is the airline’s first own connection to the States since Brussels Airlines started in 2002. The sale of tickets for this new Brussels – New York JFK route is launched today. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/64-brussels-airlines-moved-to-london-heathrow/ Starting 10 January 2010, Brussels Airlines will move its operation from London Gatwick to London Heathrow. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/166-brussels-airlines-named-the-best-shorthaul-airline-for-2010/ Brussels Airlines was once again voted the “Best Shorthaul Airline of the Year” ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/70-brussels-airlines-online-check-in/ Available as from 24 hours until 1 hour before departure. The boarding pass must be printed before you arrive at the airport. Passengers must be present at the boarding gate no later than the time specified on boarding pass   Online Check-in is not available for passengers travelling on other carriers. Children under the age of 12 travelling alone. Passengers travelling with infants under the age of 2. Passengers with special requests. Grps of maximum 9pax. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/112-brussels-airlines-promo-fares-/ Valid for sales until 31AUG10 ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/63-brussels-airlines-re-connects-brussels-directly-with-finland-in-a-new-partnership-with-blue1/ ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/236-brussels-airlines-records-23-6%-passenger-growth-in-september-&-18-3-%-more-passengers-in-august-2011/ Brussels Airlines records 23,6% passenger growth in September & 18,3 % more passengers in August 2011 ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/269-brussels-airlines-registers-4-9%-passenger-increase-in-january/ The number of passengers who selected Brussels Airlines for their air travel increased with 4, 9 pct. in January 2012. The load factor of the airline improved with 8, 9 pct. points. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/102-brussels-airlines-start-codeshares-with-united-airlines-air-canada-&-hainan-airlines/ Brussels Airlines has started code shares with United Airlines, Air Canada and Hainan Airlines ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/129-bus-transport-between-amsterdam-and-brussels-airport/ Since 05JUL10 there is a daily bus service between Amsterdam and Brussels Airport ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/253-christmas-time-is-costa-cruises-time-/ ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/261-costa-crociere-statement-about-the-tragic-event-with-the-ship-costa-concordia/ ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/140-costa-cruises-europe’s-#1-cruise-company-has-won-the-“achievement-in-environmental-protection”-at-the-italian-shipping-awards/ Costa Cruises, the largest Italian travel group and Europe’s #1 cruise company, has won the “Achievement in Environmental Protection” at the second edition of the Italian Shipping Awards. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/74-costa-deliziosa-the-newest-flagship-of-costa-crociere-fleet/ Along with her sister ship, the Costa Luminosa, the new Costa Deliziosa (92,600-tons) is the newest “flagship,” of the Costa fleet, offering the most exclusive and innovative elements designed for Costa’s most discerning clientele ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/205-costa-favolosa-has-successfully-completed-the-sea-trials-and-is-ready-for-name-giving-ceremony/ New ship Costa Favolosa has successfully completed the official sea trials and is ready for naming ceremony in 02JUL11. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/224-costa-orders-the-largest-italian-cruise-ship-for-4928-passengers-/ COSTA CRUISES ORDERS A NEW SHIP, THE 10TH SHIP IN THE PAST 10 YEARS. With a gross tonnage of 132,500, 4,928 total Guests and 1,854 cabins, she will be the largest Italian cruise ship. She will be built by Fincantieri at Marghera shipyards and will be delivered in October 2014. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/207-costa-pacifica-ever-largest-cruise-ship-visit-baltics-/ Tallin, Riga and Klaipeda port will be visited by "Costa Pacifica" – the largest cruise ship ever to arrive at the ports. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/238-costa-romantica-refurbishment-has-started-this-week-company-will-invest-90-millions-euro-and-will-rename-it-costa-neoromantica/ The work on the Costa Romantica will turn her into a completely new ship – the “Costa neoRomantica” – and bring a whole new dimension to cruising. Costa is investing a total of around 90 million euros for this work. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/152-costa-starts-winter-cruises-in-arabian-gulf-&-red-sea/ For the 5th winter in a row, the Italian company is offering 7-day cruises in the Arabian Gulf, a destination that Costa was the first company in the world to sail regularly. News for Grand Prix fans in winter 2010/11: excursions to “Ferrari World” and the Yas Marina F1 circuit in Abu Dhabi. Arabian Gulf cruises on the “top of the range” sister ships Costa Luminosa and Costa Deliziosa. Sharm El Sheik and Cairo in Egypt, the Negev Desert in Israel and Petra in Jordan for the first time in an exclusive itinerary on board the Costa Marina and the Costa Allegra for the entire 2010/11 winter season. A total of 38 calls and 60,000 passengers at Sharm el Sheik! ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/29-costa-to-invest-22-million-euros-in-fleet-maintenance/ Upgrading on the Costa Serena includes the introduction of energy-saving measures: optimization of her air conditioning system and application of a special silicone coating on the hull for more environmentally sustainable cruises ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/109-double-award-miles-on-sn-new-routes-to-africa/ Brussels Airlines flies you to four new destinations in Africa. To celebrate the introduction of these new routes, you will earn double award miles in Economy and Business Class on flights between 1 July and 31 August 2010 ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/170-during-2010-brussels-airlines-welcomed-4-4%-more-passengers/ Despite the negative impact of the volcanic ash cloud, strike actions from Air Traffic Controllers and the numerous traffic interruptions in Europe due to severe winter weather conditions, Brussels Airlines transported more passengers in 2010 compared to the year before. In the period January through December 2010, 4, 89 million passengers flew with the Belgian carrier, an increase of 4,4 per cent over the year 2009. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/218-during-2010-europe’s-#1-cruise-company-costa-generated-impact-over-2-2-billion-euros-on-the-italian-economy/ According to a study conducted by MIP (Milan Polytechnic Business School), in 2010 the Costa Group generated an impact exceeding 2.2 billion euros for Italy’s economy. Costa Crociere S.p.A. ended 2010 with revenues of 2.9 billion euros and carried a total of 2.15 million Guests on board its ships, confirming its position as Europe’s no. 1 cruise company. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/117-esta-fee-from-08sep2010/ If passengers are travelling to the US under the Visa Waiver Programme they must secure Authorisation to Travel via the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA). All travellers to the US will have to pay 14 USD to apply for permission to enter the country as from 08SEP2010. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/209-ever-largest-cruise-ship-costa-pacifica-calls-in-tallinn-riga-and-klaipeda-receive-gigantic-exposure-in-the-baltic-media-space/ Italian cruise ship Costa Pacifica calls in Tallinn, Riga and Klaipeda receive gigantic exposure in the Baltic media space. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/211-from-september-brussels-airlines-adds-bamako-(bko)-in-mali-as-21st-destination-in-africa/ From 07SEP11 Brussels Airlines adds Bamako (BKO) in Mali as 21st African Destination Served 2x Weekly ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/126-in-september-brussels-airlines-decrease-fares-for-the-flights-to-africa/ In September Brussels Airlines decrease fares for the most popular flight to Africa. Example: Brussels-Nairobi-Brussels starting from EUR 559/ all in! ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/184-in-summer-season-brussels-airlines-offers-709-000-additional-seats/ This summer season Brussels Airlines adds 3 new destinations and 709.000 additional seats to its network. Apart from the new scheduled services to Marrakech, Agadir and Lamezia Terme, Brussels Airlines increases frequencies and /or seat capacity to numerous European destinations. This summer, Brussels Airlines will perform 806 European return flights per week, which is an increase of 28 flights versus last year and of 63 compared to the winter season. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/25-lufthansa-and-brussels-airlines-expand-partnership/ ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/23-miles-&-more-brussels-airlines-new-loyalty-programme/ Privilege, Brussels Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, is being replaced with the Miles & More programme of the Lufthansa Group. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/119-new-non-ticketable-tax-in-liberia/ Effective 01JUL2010 ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/214-opening-hours-during-holiday-season/ ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/28-presentation-of-costa-pacifica-&-costa-luminosa/ Presentation of Costa new Ships Costa Pacifica and Costa Luminosa ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/229-representation-specialist-baltic-gsa-teams-up-with-loyalty-programme-balticmiles-to-reward-cruise-passengers/ The multi-partner loyalty programme BalticMiles enters into a partnership with the region leading cruise specialist Baltic GSA. ]]> http://www.balticgsa.com/eng/news/89-seatrade-miami-confirms-costa-cruises’-european-leadership/ 1,3 million total Guests in 2009; le largest fleet in Europe; 3 new ships in 9 months and other 2 to be delivered by 2012; exclusive itineraries in the 2011 brochure, including “Round the World” cruise; leadership in environmental compliance ]]>