Flights
bmi launches new dining options
bmi has launched a pre-flight Lounge Dining service for Business Class customers flying on bmi’s evening flights to Moscow and Tel Aviv as of 1 July 2009.
bmi rolls out Chauffeur Drive on key business routes
bmi has extended its complimentary Chauffeur Drive service to include UK regional airports. The service is now available to and from Dublin, Belfast, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Manchester airports in addition to London Heathrow.
BA staff opt for pay cuts
Nearly 7,000 British Airways staff have taken an early opportunity to apply for voluntary pay cuts in support of the airline's cost reduction programme. Of the 40,000-strong workforce, 6,940 employees had volunteered for unpaid leave, part-time working or unpaid work by June 24. Their actions will save the company up to £10 million.
Ashes cricket means hot fares from BA
The batting of Kevin Pietersen or the bowling or Andrew Flintoff could bring massive fare reductions, for fliers between England and Australia as the latest Ashes contest gets under way this month.
Paris gets an Eiffel of Emirates' A380
An Emirates' A380 super-jumbo is to serve Paris from February 1st, 2010. The French capital is the latest destination to be added to the growing list of gateways served by Emirates' popular double-decker.
Star1 Airlines launches direct flights from Vilnius to London
Beginning this month, the Lithuanian company Star1 Airlines will commence a direct connection between Vilnius and London. The direct flights to London will operate 4 times a week with the first landing at Stanstead airport.
Monarch launches new flights to Canary Islands
Award winning low fares airline Monarch is strengthening its network to the Canary Islands with the launch of new year-round scheduled services to Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura from Birmingham, London Gatwick, London Luton and Manchester airports.
Ryanair asks passengers to vote on ‘standing’ flights
Ryanair has launched an online poll to ask if passengers would ‘stand’ on short flights if it meant they could travel for free, or pay 50% less than seated passengers.
Reykjavik gears up for Gay Pride
Iceland is set to see a flurry of carnival, colour and celebration this August as Gay Pride hits the streets of Reykjavik. The capital city’s population is set to rise by almost 40 per cent as it plays host to the biggest gay and lesbian event of the year from 6 – 9 August 2009.
A taste of culinary excellence for Swiss passengers
Swiss First and Swiss Business class travellers on Swiss International Airlines flights will soon enjoy culinary excellence from the cuisine of Restaurant Hôtel du Parc des Eaux-Vives.
A golden opportunity for autumn travel to Iceland
Icelandair has announced a golden opportunity for autumn travel to Iceland. Those who book a Golden Circle Special for 16 September to 10 December 2009 travel will receive a free Golden Circle Day Tour if booked online at icelandair.co.uk by 15 July.
Flybe fills the National Express void
Flybe has reported record sales on its new air service from Yorkshire to London. In direct contrast to the chaos on the rail network, which has seen the government take the East Coast rail service into public ownership, Flybe sold more tickets on June 30th than on any other day since the route was announced in April.
Flybe – The UK’s top domestic airline
Flybe has announced it is now the UK’s number one domestic airline following CAA April/May statistics which confirm it has achieved three major corporate milestones.
11 new Ryanair routes take off at Bristol
Ryanair crew and check in staff at Bristol International teamed up last week (3 July) to launch eleven new routes from the airport. Bristol-based Charlotte Oliver, star of Ryanair’s charity calendar for 2009, led the way as the team lined up alongside one of two new Boeing 737-800s (joining two similar aircraft already based at Bristol International).
Ryanair carries record 60 million passengers
Ryanair has announced that its June traffic increased by 13% to 5.8 million passengers, a new monthly record, smashing the 5.7 million passenger record set in August 2008. Ryanair also carried over 60 million passengers in the 12 months to the end of June – a new annual traffic record.