gva. news Autumn -2016 No 66
Highlight Less known than cities like Prague or Budapest, Krakow is really THE historical and cultural city to visit in Central Europe. With its rich architecture, compact and welcoming, it can be easily visited by foot and is the ideal destination for a long weekend. Finally accessible thanks to the direct flight of easyJet, it was one of the priority markets that Genève Aéroport planned to develop. The success should be at the rendezvous.
Krakow, the jewel of Central Europe, 2 hours’ flight away
Former Royal City and the capital of Poland until the 17th century, classified as one of the 12 most beautiful cities of the world by Unesco, European capital of Culture in 2000, Krakow competes with the most beautiful cities in Europe. For several centuries, it has blossomed as seat of Polish monarchs, then, from the 15th or the 17th century, it rose as capital of the largest State in Europe at that time. Mystical city of one hundred churches, with their baroque domes and Golden arrows, ancient city with its Italianstyle façades, its museums, its palaces, its beautiful Renaissance yards and its original buildings, young and living city with 70,000 students, enthusiasts of celebrations and meetings, artistic city that continues the Viennese tradition of literary coffee shops, Krakow cultivates all styles with happiness.
Perched above the Vistula, the architectural ensemble of the Wawel - the Castle and the Gothic Cathedral - is the most valuable of the country. Historical residence of the Kings of Poland since the 11th century, the castle is a jewel of the Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance art, containing rich collections. Intellectual center of Poland, Krakow proudly possesses one of the oldest universities in Central Europe, the Jagiellonian University, founded in 1364. Its most famous students include the astronomer Nicolas Copernicus and Pope John Paul II. Major place of Jewish culture, the old Kazimierz district where Spielberg filmed “Schindler’s List” deserves a thorough visit: its synagogues and cemeteries, of which that of Remuh - one of the most beautiful Jewish cemeteries in Europe. At night, the restaurants and coffee shops offer a unique atmosphere, restoring the Jewish pre-war atmosphere. Discover it right now thanks to the new easyJet flight operated year-round, from 1st November 2016: Geneva> Krakow Tuesdays 05.45 p.m. - 07.45 p.m. Saturdays 05.05 p.m. - 07.05 p.m. Krakow> Geneva 08.15 p.m. - 10.25 p.m. Saturdays 07.35 p.m. - 09.45 p.m. Information & reservations : easyJet www.easyjet.com Krakow Tourism Office www.krakow.travel/en
airlines
Fly to Ibiza year round ! Etihad Regional, operated by Darwin Airline, will maintain its Geneva-Ibiza flights throughout the autumn and winter. The flights are scheduled for every Saturday from 5 November 2016 to 25 March 2017, with the airline’s 50-seat Saab 2000 departing Geneva at 10.05, flying out of Ibiza at 13.00 and landing back in Geneva at 15.00. Information & reservations: www.etihadregional.com
AirBaltic launches Geneva - Riga route for 2017 The Latvian airline airBaltic will introduce a new route between Geneva and Riga for the next summer season. The flight will start on May 4, 2017, and will be operated with a Boeing 737-300 (capacity of 144 seats). Direct flights between the two cities are scheduled on Monday, Thursday and Friday. The airline will leave Riga at 07:55 to arrive in Geneva at 09:45. On the way back, the plane will take off at 10:40 in order to land in Latvia at 14:20 local time (one hour difference). Information & reservations: www.airbaltic.com
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promotion Discover the new version of GVApp Already very practical, it continues its improvement. The new update of GVApp is now available. Overview of these small enhancements that make all the difference... More than an app, it’s a real shopping coach. The only problem with the 80 shops and restaurants at Genève Aéroport is that we rarely have the time to visit them all. In its new formula, GVApp serves as a guide, classifying the brands according to your wishes (by name, by area or by category) and offering thematic shopping routes. In a glance, you can also identify where the promotions are and even discover the dishes of the day. Access the Free WiFi by a simple scan. Do you want to receive your access code for 90 minutes of free WiFi? Simply scan your boarding pass with your smartphone and that’s it. In addition, this connection is valid on various devices (smartphone, computer, tablet etc.). Getting a WiFi code via SMS, at the Visitors Center or at our self-service kiosks is still possible.
An even smarter plan. Forget the simple map on which it was not always easy to position yourself. Today, thanks to geolocation, your position will automatically appear on your screen. Therefore, to find the shortest path between you and your boarding gate becomes child’s play.
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After recently announcing flights to Munich, Fuerteventura and Inverness, easyJet will start flying to Krakow in November, bringing the number of destinations from its Geneva hub to 75. The flights to Fuerteventura (2x week) are the first ever from Geneva – they add new warmth and colour to the winter season! Fuerteventura has 150 km of beaches along a coastline of pure sand and emerald-coloured water that’s the perfect invitation to relax. UNESCO has declared the entire island a Biosphere Reserve, a tribute to its pristine volcanic landscape. Fuerteventura is also betting on a more sustainable form of tourism, which sets it apart from many similar destinations. Information & reservations : www.eaysyjet.com
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newsgva Departures level food court now fully open
The food court situated at the Departures level has been completely renovated. Passengers and visitors to the airport can now enjoy four new franchises (Il Forno, Seven Spices, Thai Urban Kitchen and McDonald’s) and return to two favourite haunts that have been moved and completely made over, Le Bar and Starbucks. Discover the new food court and its terrace !
Main terminal façade built out The glass façade of the main terminal building, by the check-in zone, will be completely renovated and moved several metres further out. The checkin area will thus be expanded by over 1,000 sq.m. out over the esplanade in front of the airport. The renovation will serve to redistribute space inside the building, be more passenger-friendly, optimize airline counter space and ensure the smooth flow of people. Soon, videos will be online to introduce you to the multitude of tips contained in GVApp. GVApp is available for free in the Apple Store and Android Market in French, English, German. Have a good flight! www.gva.ch/GVApp
New e-service flyers
Take advantage of Genève Aéroport’s gva e-services platform! Enhance your travel experience with a few clicks: reserve a parking space (resaPark), save time at check-in (Priority Lane) or allow yourself to be pampered before departure (VIP Lounge). Order the new e-services flyer free of charge (French/English or German versions) at www.gva.ch/publications
Work on the façade will be completed at the end of 2017. It will be carried out in several stages, during which access to the airport will be temporarily modified. Passengers are advised to follow the regularly updated ad hoc signs. www.gva.ch/aeroportenmouvement
recentevents Construction work begins on the airport’s East Wing Mr. Pierre Maudet, Geneva State councillor, Mrs. Corine Moinat, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Genève Aéroport, and the airport authorities laid the symbolic first stone on Thursday, 19 May 2016, signalling the official start to work on the East Wing.
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sponsorship Festival Tous Ecrans – 4-12 Nov. 2016
Since 1 July 2016, Qatar Airways has operated a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner on its Geneva-Doha route. The B787-8 has a total capacity of 254 seats in two classes: 22 in Business, and 232 in Economy. Qatar Airways is the first airline to fly the Dreamliner – the new jewel of aeronautic technology – to Genève Aéroport on a regularly scheduled flight.
Launched in 1995, the Geneva International Film Festival Tous Ecrans explores the ties between film, television and the new forms of digital creation. Genève Aéroport, one of the event’s official sponsors, is delighted to offer two ntest festival passes in a draw. To win them, co send your complete contact details to concours@gva.ch before 3 November 2016. The winners will be notified by email. www.tous-ecrans.com
Changes at the head of Genève Aéroport
Geneva Lions
Qatar Airways Dreamliner in Geneva
Robert Deillon, managing director of Genève Aéroport since 2006, symbolically handed the airport keys to his successor, André Schneider, on 1 September 2016. Mr. Deillon will remain in the airport’s service to oversee the transition until he retires, on 31 January 2017.
A night out for the airlines
Genève Aéroport was pleased to invite its partner airlines to discover Chaplin’s World, for a shared moment of relaxation at the Manoir in Corsiersur-Vevey, among stage sets and souvenirs from the films and life of the celebrated actor and director.
TTW Western Switzerland
In late September, Genève Aéroport, the event’s sponsor, was pleased to present a model of the future East Wing to travel specialists attending the Lausanne TTW. www.ttw.ch
Genève Aéroport actively supports the Lions and calls on all fans to show up at the Salle du Pommier for a sporty start to the season: 22 October against BBC Lausanne; 13 November against BBC Monthey; 26 November against Massagno; 10 December against Lugano Tigers; 16 December against Starwings. Complete schedule and more information at www.lionsdegeneve.ch
diarydates Les Automnales - Palexpo 11-20 November 2016
Genève Aéroport is one of the guests of honour of the Automnales (the Geneva home show), with “Vivre et bouger à Genève, 50 réalisations et projets urbains”, an 800-sq.-m. public exhibition on the canton’s many recent urban developments (Sécheron, la Chapelle, le Pommier) and the projects to be completed by 2030. Discover the future East Wing of Genève Aéroport. www.automnales.ch/hote-dhonneur
Calendar
Ferien – Bernexpo – 12-15 January 2017 www.ferienmesse.ch Mahana – Lyon – 10-12 February 2017 www.salonmahana.com/lyon Envol 2017 – Genève Aéroport train station – 9 April 2017 – Watch this space for information! www.gva.ch/envol
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