WIDERØE APPOINTS APG AS ITS ONLINE GSA IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Sept 2023
Widerøe, Norway's largest regional airline, has appointed APG as its online General Sales Agent (GSA) in the United Kingdom. Under the agreement, APG will be providing the airline with wide-ranging sales and marketing activities, as well as reservations and ticketing services.
Widerøe, with its rich history dating back to 1934, has been a trusted and reliable choice for travellers in Norway and beyond. As a GSA for Widerøe, APG will play a pivotal role in promoting the airline's services and enhancing its market reach in the UK.
Kristin Gaustad, Sales and Marketing Manager-Leisure, Norway commented: “Widerøe is pleased to announce that we’ve appointed APG as our GSA in UK. With local representation, we will be able to give our UK agents and customers better service and assistance, which again should lead to better knowledge and increased sales of our flights between UK and Norway, and on our extensive network in Norway. We look forward to welcoming even more UK passengers on board.”
Alan Daniels, Director of Sales & Operations UK added: “We are delighted to partner with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia. APG UK has been given an amazing opportunity to further grow business across Europe with current scheduled services to Aberdeen, Liverpool & London Stansted in the UK. Traffic to Norway has rebounded back to 2019 levels and we believe that there is a huge opportunity to further grow tourism out of the UK and to increase business with our corporate partners”.
Widerøe, with its rich history dating back to 1934, has been a trusted and reliable choice for travellers in Norway and beyond. As a GSA for Widerøe, APG will play a pivotal role in promoting the airline's services and enhancing its market reach in the UK.
Kristin Gaustad, Sales and Marketing Manager-Leisure, Norway commented: “Widerøe is pleased to announce that we’ve appointed APG as our GSA in UK. With local representation, we will be able to give our UK agents and customers better service and assistance, which again should lead to better knowledge and increased sales of our flights between UK and Norway, and on our extensive network in Norway. We look forward to welcoming even more UK passengers on board.”
Alan Daniels, Director of Sales & Operations UK added: “We are delighted to partner with Widerøe, the largest regional airline in Scandinavia. APG UK has been given an amazing opportunity to further grow business across Europe with current scheduled services to Aberdeen, Liverpool & London Stansted in the UK. Traffic to Norway has rebounded back to 2019 levels and we believe that there is a huge opportunity to further grow tourism out of the UK and to increase business with our corporate partners”.
About Widerøe
Founded in 1934, Widerøe stands as Scandinavia's largest regional airline and Norway's oldest airline. With nearly 50 domestic and international destinations, including Aberdeen, Liverpool, and London, Widerøe annually serves almost three million passengers, offering access to captivating destinations such as the Norwegian Fjords, Lofoten Islands, and North Cape.
To learn more visit: www.wideroe.no
Founded in 1934, Widerøe stands as Scandinavia's largest regional airline and Norway's oldest airline. With nearly 50 domestic and international destinations, including Aberdeen, Liverpool, and London, Widerøe annually serves almost three million passengers, offering access to captivating destinations such as the Norwegian Fjords, Lofoten Islands, and North Cape.
To learn more visit: www.wideroe.no
About APG: www.apg-ga.com
With over 30 years’ experience in airline distribution and over 100 offices globally, APG is the world's largest and most successful airline representation network, partnering with over 200 valued airline clients. APG offers a holistic approach to airline distribution, offering not only airline representation but also interline e-ticketing solutions, fare filing and settlement support services, all aimed at maximising an airline's revenue potential. APG is always at the forefront of distribution development and our latest APG NDC Platform will assist airlines unlock the benefits of NDC distribution.
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