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Dear valued friends, colleagues and customers,
TAL Aviation is celebrating its 25th Anniversary in 2012, and preparations are in place for various events for our employees, colleagues, and customers. I am proud to say that in 25 years we have managed to build a strong foundation in 36 countries. I should explain that our basic philosophy is to be involved and committed to providing the very best quality service to our clients rather than outsourcing to an external company. I am being asked many times by people in the industry why are we expanding in the global arena at a slower pace than our competitors, and my answer is that we prefer either to open our own offices or set up a partnership with reliable partners. We shall do it cautiously and selectively, as we have always been doing it. We continue to strive for excellence and bring true value to our client relationships. By the end of this year we intend to be present and active in the main global business centers. We will keep you informed of our progress.
Gideon Thaler
President & CEO
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New Appointments:Bulgaria:
GSA for TAP Portugal Ginka and the team in Sofia have informed the market about the new TAL Aviation GSA represention for TAP in Bulgaria, and announcements have been sent to the Bulgarian marketplace also highlighting to the Bulgarian press and agents, that TAP is the market leader between Europe and Brazil through its Lisbon hub serving 10 Brazilian gateways with a total of 74 weekly flights a week.
Romania:
GSA for Icelandair
Alina and the Romanian team are hard at work with the new GSA representation of Icelandair for Romania. Press releases have already been distributed to the Romanian marketplace advising that Icelandair serves 9 North American airports from its Reykjavik hub ideally connected to serveral European cities. The airline has a single fleet of 16 757s serving the entire network
Poland:
Representation of MTA (Malta Tourism Authority)
The Polish team are promoting the unique island of Malta with all its treasures, with TAL Aviation staff dedicated to this project.
Israel:
Maharaja
The luxury train journey in India to be promoted by TAL Aviation's outgoing land department in Israel. This trip is a week spent as an Indian Maharaja. One can experience the lifestyles and all the luxuries enjoyed by the erstwhile Indian Royalty.
New Location:
TAL Aviation in Turkey has relocated to new, larger and better offices located in Istanbul town center!
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IBCS/BSP:Welcome to TAP Portugal Airlines, a new IBCS customer of TAL Aviation in the territory of Bulgaria.
We are pleased to announce new representation for IBCS:Hong KongWelcome to Mr. Eddy Sat and his team!South AfricaWelcome to Mr. Willam Pattison, Mr. Stefan Burri, & Ms. Sue Hollis!ItalyWelcome to Ms. Valeria Tienghi and the team!JapanWelcome to Mr. Ichiro Uchihara and his team!
Joining IBCS creates the perfect opportunity for an airline to explore and earn revenue from markets currently untapped by a particular airline. Once in the IBCS program (at a cost considerably less than joining BSP), the airline can monitor its distribution and volume. To receive details of a special offer for airlines "five territories for the price of joining one" please contact Carmella Orbach at carmella.o@tal-aviation.com
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New Team Members:
Welcome onboard and good luck to:
Romania: Ioana Bucovei - Sales Representative
Sweden: Carin Briden - Passenger Sales Agent (returning)
Turkey: Ozge Caglar - Passenger Sales Agent
Israel: Avi Avihail - Reservations/Operations
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Sucessful Events:
IATA Training:
In line with its expansion and investment in its employees, TAL Aviation purchased from IATA, a tailor made 2 day Sales Training course which took place in March in Istanbul, Turkey at the Hilton Garden Inn Hotel. The course was under the vereran tuterage of an accredited IATA instructor. The two days were packed with useful information, role playing activities, and general discussions on how the GSA can increase revenues for the airlines it represents. From the comment cards that were filled by all participants, it was a true learning experience which can be applied to their everyday worklife with the airlines.
TAL Aviation India manned a booth at Satte, the travel and tourism fair that took place in February in New Delhi, India. The stand attracted a large number of new agencies who were interesed in the Alamo/Enterprize/National Rent-a-car concept.
Aer Lingus in Stockholm kicked off its inaugural flight Dublin to Stockhom on March 25th with a big splash at Arlanda Airport (serving Stockholm & surrounding area). The airport fire brigade had the cannons out in full force to welcome the aircraft (pictured).
TAM invited Russian Agents to participate in the 21st BNTM (Brazil National Travel Mart & Trade Show 6-10 May 2012. Held in Sao Luis (Marahao State, northeast region of Brazil). This event saw participation from 300 International operators and 450 providers in the domestic market. In addition to TAM, support and sponsorship was given by the Brazil Ministry of Tourism & National Tourism Offices. TAM brought delegates from all over the world to participate in this event.
AIR PACIFIC, the airline of FIJI, had a stand at MITT 2012, Moscow International Travel Trade Fair. Teamed with TAL Aviation and Air Pacific were members of the Fiji Tourism Board and leading Fijian inbound operator Rosie Holidays.
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Seminars:
Turkey:
Ankara - 21 March at SAMM Hotel
Istanbul - 24 April at Metropark Hotel
Participation by over 100 travel agents, both seminars in Turkey were very well received by travel agents who in addition to learning about the airline products and fares for 2012, were treated to fun activities and prizes!
Congratulations to Ms. Tulin Ata of Viking Travel Istanbul, who won a round trip Business Class ticket to the USA, Mr. Selcuk of To Be Travel Istanbul who won a round trip Economy Class ticket to India and Mr. Gokhan Neslioglu from VISTA Travel in Ankara who won a round trip Economy Class ticket to India.
Greece:
Athens - Air Baltic seminar - March at New Hotel, Athens
ELAL seminar - May at New Hotel, Athens
The Air Baltic seminar included guests from Riga, Latvia; Mrs. Agita Kurzeme, Area Sales Manager at Air Baltic and Ms. Egle Jaugene of BTG (Baltic Travel Group) who gave advice on the best hotels in the Baltic states. Congratulations to Mr. Dimidis Sergios of Dimidis Travel and Mrs. Gkouliami of Cosmorama, both lucky winners of Air Baltic flight and hotel draw courtesy of BTG.
The ELAL Israel Airlines seminar highlighted the Athens to Tel Aviv flights especially for pilgrims wishing to visit the holyland, as well as marine traffic, niche markets, and "beyond" traffic. Joining in from the Israel Ministry of Tourism was Mr. Yehuda Shen who kept the travel agent participants updated on opportunities for tourists in Israel. Congratulations to Mrs. Pagoni of Air Fast Tickets and Mr. Christopoulos of Troodos Travel, winners of ELAL ticket to Israel and 4 night hotel stay in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem, courtesy of Israel Ministry of Tourism.
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Country Focus:
BulgariaBulgaria today is a hugely different country from what it was 10 years ago. Bulgaria is a fully paid up member of NATO and has been in the EU since 2007. Massive foreign investment has created a construction boom both in the large beach areas, and in the cities. A Gulf country has pledged to deposit $200 million in the Bulgarian  Central Bank to show its committment about investing in this Balkan state. Two countries are working together to buid a new 300k highway, connecting the Danube River Bridge with Istanbul. Bularia is bordered in the North by Romania, South by Greece and Turkey, West by Serbia, South West by Macedonia and East by the Black Sea.
TAL Aviation is GSA for Aer Lingus, Jet Airways and TAP in Bulgaria. Sofia Airport (SOF) is approx. 12 km from the city center, and around 26 airlines are flying into Sofia. Bulgarians love to travel, with their main interests lying in London, Austria, Germany, (Business and Leisure), Dubai, Thailand, Brazil & USA.
For more information about TAL Aviation Bulgaria click here.Product Highlight:American Airlines To Refresh Its International Widebody FleetAs part of its international widebody strategy, American anticipates taking delivery of 10 Boeing 777-300ERs beginning at the end of 2012 through 2013. The 777-300ERs will be configured as three-class aircraft and include fully lie-flat First and Business Class seats, Main Cabin Extra, and Wi-Fi capability to keep customers connected while traveling internationally. Pictured below, left, Refreshed First Class with new Flagship Suite seats and pictured below, right, new flat-bed seats in Business Class, all aisle access.
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