Flights
Emirates SkyCargo adds Slovenia to offline network
Emirates SkyCargo has appointed a General Sales Agent (GSA) in Slovenia, taking its number of offline stations in Europe to 12.
ICC World Twenty20 takes off with Emirates
The ICC World Twenty20 cricket carnival starts in London this week and no ICC sponsor is more ready for the opening match than Official Partner Emirates airline. Emirates is doing its very best to gear cricket fans up for what is set to be an even bigger Twenty20 world cup than the hugely successful tournament in South Africa two years ago.
Fly to the Far East in style
Travel to the Far East in style and upgrade to premium economy for as little as £220 – saving up to 25 per cent off EVA Air’s premium economy Elite Class with the launch of exclusive online fares.
Ryanair launches SMS confirmation service
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline, today (8th June 09) announced a new partnership with 15 Below to deliver booking confirmation numbers directly to passenger mobile phones via SMS message for just £1. Ryanair passengers will no longer have to print out confirmation emails as their itinerary can be sent to their mobile within 24 hours of booking.
American Airline gets greaner and leaner
When American Airlines Flight 63 departs Paris for Miami at 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, June 11, it will embark upon a journey that aims to prove that trans-Atlantic flights can be operated a bit greener and leaner.
Fliers gain early Newcastle service
A new early morning year-round flight is being introduced by Eastern Airways from Southampton International Airport to Newcastle, offering greater convenience for south of England business travellers.
Air Europa increases free baggage allowance
In these times of cutbacks and hidden charges, isn't it refreshing to find an airline that wants to give its passengers something extra. Air Europa has increased hold baggage weight restrictions from 20kg to 23kg, which adds up to a whole lot of shopping in Madrid's bustling shops and markets.
Ryanair teams up with AXA Travel Insurance
Ryanair has announced a new 5 year partnership with AXA Travel Insurance, part of the AXA Assistance Group, which will come into effect from next September to provide Ryanair’s 67 million passengers with great value, quality, single-trip, multi-trip and annual travel insurance policies on ryanair.com.
Fly Montserrat begins operations
Montserrat’s newest airline company, Fly Montserrat, was granted its Air Operators Certificate on May 28th 2009 by the UK overseas Civil Aviation Authority Air Safety Support International (ASSI).
Air France and Air Seychelles renew agreement
Dominique Patry, Vice President International Affairs and Alliances at Air France and David Savy, Executive Chairman of Air Seychelles, have renewed the cooperation agreement between the two airlines in Mahé.
SkyTeam opens co-branded lounge at Heathrow
SkyTeam announced that the first level of its first ever co-branded alliance lounge in Terminal 4 at London Heathrow International Airport (LHR) opens on Thursday, June 4. The two-level lounge occupies more than 1,600 square meters and offers space for more than 300 passengers.
airBaltic to fly nonstop from Riga to Tartu
On July 3, the Latvian airline airBaltic will launch nonstop flights between Riga and the second largest city in Estonia, Tartu, offering convenient connections to destinations in Western Europe, Scandinavia, the CIS and the Mediterranean region.
Latvian airlines set ticket prices in Euros
From June 1 of this year, automatic reservation systems such as Amadeus, Galileo and WorldSpan will present the price of airline tickets in Latvia in euros.
bmibaby launches Easter 2010 flight schedule
bmibaby has launched their new flight schedule for Easter 2010. The low cost carrier is now selling flights until 18 April 2010, allowing customers to plan ahead and book early to secure the best deals.
bmi extends codeshare with Virgin Atlantic
bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, has added nine new destinations to its growing codeshare route network from London Heathrow after expanding its codeshare agreement with Virgin Atlantic.