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Jun
30
New Lithuanian airline company Star 1 Airlines is starting flights from Vilnius to London (Stansted), Dublin and Girona (Barcelona).
The airline will operate 4 weekly flights to London starting from 3rd July, 3 weekly flights to Dublin, from 4th July and 2 weekly flights to Girona (Barcelona) from 5th July.
You can make reservations:
- by email: tickets@VisitLithuania.net
- by phone: 370 5 2625 243, our ticket agent will be glad to help you.
- in our office: L.Stuokos-Guceviciaus 1, Vilnius, we are in the Old Town, close to the Cathedral Square.
Jun
30
Should I fly with new airline Star1?
Jim McGeever wonders whether a new airline with only one plane to Vilnius is a risky booking
Sunday Times travel expert Richard Green responds: I think it was Richard Branson who quipped at the time of Virgin Atlantic’s maiden flight - when he too had just the one plane - that the airline would either have the best airline safety record in the world, or the worst. He had a point of course, but all worked out well for Virgin, which now has almost 40 aircraft and an exemplary safety record.
Since Lithuania’s national carrier, FlyLAL went bust in January; there has been a rush to fill the gap on the popular route from London to Vilnius. First past the post is indeed Vilnius-based Star1 Airlines (www.star1.aero), which has just started flying four times a week from Gatwick to Vilnius and charges from £120 return. Air Lingus (www.aerlingus.com), which already flies from Dublin to Vilnius, is next, and plans non-stop flights from Gatwick to Vilnius from September 10th, with fares from £92 return. However, if you are looking to book with any airline that has just one or two aircraft to its name, it is worthwhile buying some peace of mind by finding out what kind of planes they are (you don’t want aging Russian-made turboprops), how old they are (less than 15 years is preferable), and if it’s a second hand fleet, then one careful owner like Lufthansa is better than it having been pass-the-parcelled from one West African state to the next.
In the case of Star1, it is kicking off with one second hand Boeing, a 737-700 series. The type first flew in 1998 and Star1’s particular plane started its career with a Colombian low cost airline called Aeries (www.aires.aero) and then spent seven years with the German charter airline, Hamburg International (www.hamburg-international.de). So far so good – and incidentally Virgin’s first jumbo came from Aerolineas Argrentinas.
It’s also useful to know if the airline is part of a larger airline group, for example the new offshoot of a large well-established airline, and Star1 it isn’t. Instead it is the new name of a two-year-old airline that operated smaller planes on charter routes. Still, even that is better than no experience, but it does mean that it will be susceptible to the curse of the tiny airline, in that if there is a technical problem, then there’s no slack in the fleet, in fact there is no ‘fleet’, and a delay can run and run without a spare aircraft to step in with. Star1 says that it is expecting another Boeing to join the fleet by the end of the summer, but that won’t make a lot of difference.
The decision as to whether you should fly Star1 depends on your attitude to risk, not safety of course, which should be fine with Star1, but to delays and the like. If you are travelling alone and have the time, I’d say it is well worth trying out Star1, with the family on a weekend break, perhaps not. And don’t forget that if none of us try out these new airlines in their early days, it means a vote for keeping the status quo - Ryanair and Easyjet in total control of the low cost skies.
Jun
30
The opening date of The V Club championship golf course at Le Méridien Vilnius Hotel has been announced as 01/07 2009.
Situated within the beautiful fields adjacent to Le Méridien Vilnius Hotel, this magnificent course has been constructed to USGA greens specifications and measures just over 7000 yards from the championship tees. A number of strategically placed water features make for some risk + reward shot selections, as well making it one of the most beautiful courses in Europe. This par 72 course is truly world class.
Complementing the golf course is the 20 bay driving range, short game area, putting green, 09 hole par 03 course, golf academy and PGA instructors offering specialists coaching programmes.
Director of Golf, Nick Solski, said: „This is going to be the number one golf resort in the Baltics due to the quality of the 18 hole course and the facilities available for golf coaching. When combined with the 5-star Le Méridien Vilnius Hotel and its conference centre facilities, it stands alone as a market leader. “
Individual memberships will be for an initial 18 months (07/09 – 12/10) and will cost EUR 2500 with no joining fee. This is a limited introductory offer and available only to the first 75 members. Corporate memberships will also be available. Green card training will be done only by fully qualified PGA coaches to ensure high standards of coaching.
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Package includes:
- 01 night accomodation in a Superior double room
- Welcome amenity in room, upon arrival
- Buffet breakfast
- Free access to Health Club “Oasis” + Spa
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- 01 round of golf in “The V club” championship golf course
Note: for packages longer than 02 nights option to play at the Capitals Golf Club or European Centre Golf Club available with supplement for transfer
Package price for 01 person sharing double room EUR 94
Supplement for single occupancy EUR 50
Valid from 01/07/2009 until 31/10/2009
Jun
29
National Museum the Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania opens its gates to the public for 3 weeks
The opening of the reconstructed but not completed Palace of the Grand Dukes of Lithuania will take place on 6 July 2009. President of the Republic of Lithuania Valdas Adamkus, other state leaders and official guests from foreign countries are planning to participate in the great event of the Millennium of Lithuania.
Jun
25
Jun
22
2009-06-23
The Dew Show in Verkiai
19 h – till the dawn
It is the ninth time all are invited to celebrate the Feast of St John in Verkiai Park.
Before the dawn people will play different games, sing songs, search for the flower of the fern and finally will meet the dawn.
Jun
19
Due to increased VAT, and other government’s solutions, which frustrate tourism, Lithuania hotels, restaurants and tourism agencies have a thin time of it, more than 10 000 employees has already lost the work. To protest against this situation, hotels and restaurants held a warning campaign “Lithuania is closed”.
In the consideration of LR Economic Committee of the Seimas was stated that in 2009 guest accommodation in the area decreased by 21.9% compared to 2008. It was also stated that not enough attention was payed to the possibilities of Internet access for atrracting tourists. The sponsorship of TIC in foreign countries was not evaluated too.
Chairman of the Seimas has promised as soon as possible to deal with the problems raised by the Association Coalition:
- The increased VAT
- The accessibility of Lithuania and strategy of tourism
- Realty tax
- Employee meals
Lithuania is not closed and invites all to come who want to learn about Lithuanian history, feel live culture or just to have a rest in the beautiful green land!
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