Cyprus Airways has chosen APG as
its online General Sales Agent (GSA) for the UAE and Czech
Republic.
Under the agreement APG will support
Cyprus Airways’ new services from Dubai to Larnaca and the launch
of flights between Prague
and Larnaca with sales, marketing, reservation and ticketing services.
As part of its international expansion, Cyprus
Airways launched twice weekly flights between Dubai and Larnaca on 29
March and will
increase the service to thrice weekly from 1 May 2023.
The airline will operate the Prague – Larnaca
service with two flights per week starting 3 May 2023.
Cyprus Airways is operating both
routes with an Airbus A320 configured with 180 Economy
Class seats.
Based at Larnaca International Airport, the
airline operates two Airbus A320 aircraft fleet which are
currently operating scheduled flights to 18 destinations.
Winter destinations include Athens, Beirut, Paris,
Rome, Tel Aviv and Yerevan, while summer destinations include
Athens, Basel, Cairo, Heraklion, Milan-Bergamo, Preveza, Rhodes,
Santorini, Skiathos and Zurich.
“Cyprus Airways is thrilled to partner with APG as
our General Sales Agent in the UAE and Czech Republic for our new
services from Dubai and Prague to Larnaca,” said Paul Sies – CEO, Cyprus Airways.
“Our expansion into these markets is a testament to our commitment
to growth and offering our customers new and exciting travel
options. With APG’s expertise, we are confident that we will
enhance our presence in these markets and provide our customers
with exceptional service.”
APG Network is one of the world’s leading networks for
airline distribution and financial services. The company, present in 176 countries
with over 200 airline partners, offers the following services: GSSA – General Sales
Representation Services; ABCS – Variable Cost Access to BSP; AACS
– Variable Cost Access to ARC Settlement System for USA; ACADEMY –
Online Courses for the Airline Industry; ACCESS – Global GDS
Distribution; ACTP – APG Corporate Travel Plan; CARGO –
representation services across our global network; IET- Interline
E-Ticketing; IET+ hybrid product for maximizing tertiary revenue;
FFS – ATPCO Fare Filing services; ATCS – access to Settlement
System in Russia; and NDC Platform – IATA level 3 certified
distribution system.
“APG is delighted to be extending its valued
partnership with Cyprus Airways into further markets as the
airline not only adds important flight options to Cyprus but also
very attractive connections between the Middle East, Africa and
Europe,” said Richard Burgess, President APG Network. “We very
much look forward to working with Cyprus Airways to successfully
launch the new routes and support the airline’s excellent
strategic post-pandemic growth.”
