Flights
Lufthansa makes adjustment to fuel surcharge
Prices of crude oil have risen by more than 50 per cent since December 2008, resulting in higher fuel procurement costs for Lufthansa. In response to this development in recent months, the airline is therefore slightly increasing its fuel surcharge on domestic German and European flights by three euros to 24 euros per flight leg.
Delta-Northwest merger brings enhanced service
Customers travelling with Delta Air Lines on international flights now enjoy the same in-flight experience on both Delta and its subsidiary, Northwest Airlines - the latest sign that Delta and Northwest are now one.
Earn more SkyMiles with new Sun Trust cards
SunTrust Banks and Delta Air Lines have announced consumers and businesses will soon be able to earn Delta miles on all signature-based purchases made with a new SunTrust SkyMiles Check Card, launching June 22.
SWISS launches twice daily service to Oslo
On Friday, 19 June 2009, SWISS operated its first fight from Zurich to Oslo. SWISS CEO-designate Harry Hohmeister officially opened the new route. The Norwegian capital is now served twice daily with an Airbus A319.
SWISS names Airbus A320 ‘Arosa’
The name of Arosa, the popular Swiss alpine resort, will now be carried on an Airbus A320 of the Swiss International Air Lines fleet.
TAP starts operations at Terminal 1 in Barcelona
Along with its Star Alliance partners TAP will be one of the pioneering companies to begin operating from the new Terminal 1 of El Prat in Barcelona this June.
TAP now operating from Heathrow T1
TAP is now operating from the revamped Terminal 1 at Heathrow Airport in London, as part of the Star Alliance “Move under one Roof” project designed to offer Alliance passengers greater ease and more options via use of common spaces at major world airports.
TAP increases flights to Africa
TAP is increasing flights between Portugal and Africa over the summer with the start up of new flights to Luanda, Dakar, Praia and Sao Tome & Principe as well as offering special fares to Angola.
TAP promotes fundraising for refugees
TAP has associated itself with Helpin, a virtual network of private sector Portuguese partners coordinated by the High Commissariat of the United Nations for Refugees – UNHCR. The nationwide initiative aims to raise funds for refugees on the African continent.
Thomson Airways is 'Top Rated' for long haul
Thomson Airways has been voted the best economy long-haul carrier in an online ‘Top Rated’ survey by seatplans.com, the website that offers advice on all classes of air travel.
United Airlines offers transpacific sale fares
United Airlines is offering fantastic return economy class flights on transpacific routes from Australia to the US. Fly United Airlines to Los Angeles from $937* including taxes or to New York from $1124* including taxes.
Virgin Atlantic announces ANA code-share
Virgin Atlantic and Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) are delighted to announce a new code-sharing agreement under which both carriers will offer more convenience and choice to travellers.
Virgin Atlantic celebrates 20 years of Tokyo flights
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world's leading long-haul airlines, this month celebrates 20 years of flying to Tokyo. Virgin Atlantic first launched flights between London and Tokyo in May 1989 and has since carried nearly 3m passengers on the popular route. Originally departing from Gatwick, the service moved to Heathrow in 1991.
Air Tahiti Nui consolidates flights to Tahiti
Air Tahiti Nui, the national carrier for Tahiti & Her Islands has announced that it will consolidate flights to Tahiti via its Paris hub for the peak 2009 Summer season.
Air Malta to increase flights from Gatwick
From 1st November 2009 Air Malta will increase capacity on the London Gatwick – Malta route, with 2 flights per week during the months of November and March. This means that instead of a daily service to London Gatwick, Air Malta will operate 9 weekly flights.