During August there will be filming along the Göta Canal for a new Göta Canal film. We can also report on several new airline routes to Europe and the world, as well as a case study on a Swedish electric airline.
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This is where Göta Canal 4 will be filmed this summer
It has been 40 years since the premiere of the first film "Göta Canal - or who pulled the plug?". In August, the new film "Göta Canal 4 - Win or lose" will be shot at ten locations along the canal. The film will premiere in 2022, the same year the Göta Canal celebrates 190 years. This is where the film is being shot:
- 7 August and 16 August: lake village
- 10 August: Sätra farm
- 11 August: Norrqvarn
- 12 August: Lövsäng (between Sjötorp and Teapot)
- 17-19 August: Lanthöjden (Töreboda)
- 20 August: Hajstorp
- 21 August and 27-28 August: Forsvik
- 23-24 August: Motala
- 25-26 August: Karlsborg
7 out of 10 plan holidays within 6 months - Millennials most eager to go on holiday
On average, 7 out of 10 people in seven countries surveyed are currently planning a holiday within six months. Among Swedes, Danes and Norwegians, Sweden is one of the top five destinations they want to travel to. A coastal or nature holiday is most attractive. Visit Sweden's Travel Barometer has recently been conducted in Sweden, Denmark, Norway, France, the Netherlands, Germany and the UK. According to YouGov's latest International Travel & Tourism Report 2021, Millennials are the most curious age group.
Finnair is investing heavily in Sweden - increased access to Asia and the USA
Finnish airline Finnair sees international opportunities in the Swedish market and is establishing a new base at Stockholm Arlanda Airport. At the same time, it is launching three new long-haul routes for the winter season, to Bangkok, Phuket and Miami. Arlanda-Bangkok will operate 5-7 times/week, Arlanda-Phuket 1-3 times/week and Arlanda-Miami 2-4 times/week.
Swedavia participates in case study of electric flight route between Umeå and Åre Östersund.
Swedavia is part of the project "Fossil-free aviation in northern Sweden - an implementation study", which has now been approved by the Swedish Energy Agency and is financed with SEK 9.5 million. One part of the project is a case study of an electric flight line between Umeå Airport and Åre Östersund Airport. The goal is to map the conditions for green aviation and review sustainable value chains, as well as investigate the conditions at the airports for introducing fossil-free fuels.
Transavia France expands at Arlanda with new direct route to Paris
The French low-cost carrier Transavia France is expanding at Stockholm Arlanda and adding another route to France from the Swedish market, this time to the capital Paris. The route goes to Transavia's main base, Paris Orly Airport, with traffic starting on 21 October. Paris-Orly Airport is located in the south of Paris, just under 20 km from the centre of Paris.
The King and Queen opened the 'Glazed' exhibition at Solliden Palace.
Recently, the exhibition "Glazed" opened at the Solliden Castle with four of Classicum's greenhouses and orangeries. This is the seventh year in a row that Solliden Palace is hosting a garden of ideas exhibition at Gustaf V's old croquet court. Four well-known personalities, Gunnel Carlson, Karin Fransson, Lotta Sjöberg and Karl-Fredrik "from Eklaholm" Gustafsson, will inspire visitors by decorating each greenhouse in their own unique way.
Reflection of the week
When we talk about the Göta Canal, we remember last summer's Motorhome trip along the Göta Canal with joy. What a great trip! The only "dramatic" thing that happened was that a dog fell in during the lockage - but it was fished out by the lock keepers.
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Daniel on FlyingDryden says:
Exciting with all the flight news and if it opens for electric flights between Östersund and Umeå, I will definitely book a ticket and test.
Otherwise, I look forward to Finnair's long-haul establishment at ARN with three A350s! First and foremost because it will be a new alternative to the east, but also because it may put pressure on the other airlines. I prefer to fly Star Alliance because I am gold there but on the other hand I have never flown with Finnair so I have to test it in the future.
12 July 2021 - 10:32
Helena says:
Yes, a bit exciting that there is finally some aviation news! And electric flights, oh how exciting! I also think that Finnair sounds interesting!
13 July 2021 - 19:08
Annika in Spain says:
Haha, I'm one of the 7 out of 10 who are planning a holiday within six months. To Sweden too!
12 July 2021 - 11:33
Helena says:
But it sounds wonderful! When are you going, and where?
13 July 2021 - 19:08
Nils-Åke+Hansson says:
Göta Kanal hope it will be better than the first films.
12 July 2021 - 16:58
Helena says:
Haha, well, it's been 40 years, so you can hope for some development 😉.
13 July 2021 - 19:09
Susjos says:
A lot going on in the aviation industry!
Have a great summer!
Hugs
13 July 2021 - 1:00
Helena says:
Indeed! And thank you!
13 July 2021 - 19:09
Jossus Travelpics says:
Wow, I didn't realise there would be filming so close to my home town. What fun!
Fun also with Finnair's plans. Have long planned to travel with them, will definitely book a trip with them to Bangkok when the situation becomes more stable.
13 July 2021 - 12:02
Helena says:
Exciting that it will be near you! Agree that it sounds interesting with Finnair!
13 July 2021 - 19:10