Flights
New SWISS cabin proves a hit with customers
SWISS travellers are delighted with the new cabin on the airline’s Airbus A330-300 long-haul twinjets, the company’s latest customer survey reveals. Guest satisfaction saw a tangible increase in all three seating classes.
TAP launches low fares campaign
TAP has launched a new low fares campaign, offering tickets to 34 major European cities from just €59. Fares to Africa and the Americas will also be included for the first time, with New York and Cape Verde from €249 and flights to eight cities in Brazil from €359 including taxes.
Star Alliance launches improved website
Following the recent launch of Book and Fly, the reservation engine for reserving and purchasing tickets online, Star Alliance has transformed their presence on the Internet by changing from an information website into a distribution channel.
Thomson Airways safety video takes YouTube by storm
Pioneering new video featuring children to demonstrate a pre-flight safety briefing has become an internet hit with over 150,000 viewings.
Flybe announces more routes for summer 2010
Flybe has announced the final list of its new early 2010 summer schedule with millions of seats now on sale to popular destinations across the UK and regional Europe.
Brussels Airlines expands partnership with bmi
In view of its upcoming entrance into Star Alliance, Brussels Airlines has extended its codeshare agreement with bmi - as from 25 October onwards London Heathrow will be offered in codeshare with the British airline.
Ryanair to sell smokeless cigarettes onboard all flights
Ryanair has announced that smokers no longer have to worry about long flights without a cigarette as it launches a new range of Smokeless Cigarettes to ensure passengers get their required nicotine “hit” without breaking the law by “lighting up” onboard their aircraft.
American Airlines announces new Manchester to New York route
American Airlines today announced it is adding a new service for passengers travelling between Manchester and New York (JFK). The new non-stop daily summer seasonal service is scheduled to begin operation on May 16th until September 30, 2010.
Recession hit charities compete for Ryanair calendar funds
Ryanair has confirmed that it has received double the number of applications from charities hoping to partner with it for the €100,000 proceeds of its 2010 edition of its famous Cabin Crew Charity Calendar.
Flybe Training Academy is poised for take-off
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has this month welcomed Skills Minister Kevin Brennan MP to its Exeter headquarters for the announcement that it has become the first UK company to successfully bid for support to the tune of £4.3-million through the Learning and Skills Council’s (LSC) new Capital Specialisation Fund (CSF) process.
Thomson Airways takes the hassle out of air travel
Thomson Airways has listened to its customers who say “we hate the pre-flight boarding scrum and complexities associated with booking flight extras”. With this in mind, it has created a dedicated new service which will help take the stress and worry out of air travel and make it easier for customers to book all those extras which help make their flight even more enjoyable.
Brussels Airlines expands network through Lufthansa partnership
As of this week, Brussels Airlines offers a perfect flight schedule to South Africa, Ghana and Sudan thanks to an extended partnership with Lufthansa. All flights are operated by Lufthansa and commercialized by Brussels Airlines through a codeshare agreement.
Ryanair launches 1 million seats for £1
Ryanair has released one million seats at an all-inclusive price of £1 for travel in October and November. These £1 fares will be available on over 500 of Ryanair’s European routes but must be booked on ryanair.com before midnight on Thursday (17 September).
Ryanair announces 2 new bases at Bari and Brindisi
Ryanair has today announced two new Italian bases at Bari and Brindisi, bringing its total European bases to 36.
Ryanair launches CityJet rescue fare
Ryanair has launched €30 (one way including taxes and charges) rescue fares* for CityJet passengers who have had their travel plans disrupted by CityJet’s decision to close their Shannon – Paris route.