History of Larnaca International Airport

Built hastily in 1975, Larnaca International Airport has had an exciting history and it looks as if it is only the beginning. There are many stories surrounding the airport that is built 4km southwest of the town of Larnaca. As the primary commercial airport on Cyprus, Larnaca sees droves of tourists from all over the world arrive to behold Cyprus’ historical wonders.

For the tourist there is several ways in and about the airport. There are public transport systems that operate widely and regularly and are not too expensive. There is, of course, also the choice of using the car hire Larnaca airport service. Here you can find various makes and models of vehicles to suit your needs. Most of the car hire franchises also offer discounted prices and special offers.

Before leaving the airport it is worth considering that in the 35 years of its existence, the airport has seen a lot of action and violence. For instance:

  • In October 1977 a Lufthansa flight from Palma de Mallorca was hi-jacked by members of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP). The plane carried the 4 hijackers and 91 passengers first to Rome, then to Larnaca, Bahrain and finally to Dubai. Here the plane was forced to fly to Somalia’s Mogadishu airport where the plane was stormed by the German anti-terrorist squad. Three of the four terrorists were killed and the remaining one was arrested. All the passengers remained unharmed.

  • Another incident occurred a few months later in February 1978 when there was an hour long gun fight between the Egyptian military counter-terrorism unit, Unit 777 and the Cypriot National Guard. After killing 15 of the 74 Egyptians, the Cypriot National Guard managed to end the battle without any fatalities in its own ranks. After this incident relations between Cyprus and Egypt remained strained for some time.

Considering the exciting history of this airport, you may want to linger a little more to find out about other incidents in its past. There are still several untold stories to be found,

Alternatively you can now consider the car hire at Larnaca airport option and try to get into the town with its own history dating back to Noah’s grandson and the Greek philosopher, Zeno.

There is so much to learn, see and encounter just in the airport building alone that your tourist experience starts the moment that you set foot of your plane. The reception that awaits you is warm and friendly and the service is of a world-class standard. The airport is definitely a good start to a promising holiday.

Mazda Dealer Network and the Digital Service Record

In order to be part of the Mazda Dealer Network, you have to become an Authorised Mazda Dealer or an Authorised Mazda Repairer. This is essential as Mazda has an ongoing information flow that is only available to authorised dealers and repairers. This, however, also implies that there are a number of responsibilities that you have to meet in order to give the best possible service to the customer.

One of the most important roles that you play is keeping the vehicle’s service record up to date. This means that after each service you need to log onto that vehicles service record and enter the details of the service. This will then serve as a reference point when the vehicle is being sold.

Of course there are also a number of benefits to maintaining the Digital Service Record (DSR):

  • It is safe: The DSR is kept securely on the network and central database. This means that only the dealer or repairer can access it and make alterations. It also means that there is no chance of the booklet getting lost or stolen or even forgotten when the car goes in for a service.

  • It is convenient: Every Mazda dealer in Europe has access to the central database and will be able to assist the customer – no matter where you are. This helps to prevent unnecessary delays and inconvenience while also saving you money.

  • It is valuable: A fully completed DSR will give the Mazda dealer a good indication of the state that the car is in. This will help him/her decide what price the car should or could be sold for and then help the customer to sell the vehicle. When the vehicle is sold, the DSR is transferred to its new owners.

  • It is hassle-free: After every service the details of the service will be entered onto the DSR after which you will be provided with a printed copy for the customer’s own records. If you lose the printout or you misplace it, all you need to do is contact the nearest Mazda dealer and they will replace it with another printed copy.

Belonging to the Mazda dealer network provides all these benefits to the customer which, in turn, gives you the opportunity to impress the customer with your excellent service. The Mazda dealer network also provides you with the back-up and other assistance to help you be a competent dealer and repairer.