Flights
Russia's S7 Airlines to join oneworld
Russia's leading domestic airline, S7 Airlines, is to join oneworld, a leading quality airline alliance. After being unanimously elected on board by the grouping's existing ten member airlines, which include some of the best and biggest names in the industry, S7 will become part of oneworld, offering the alliance's full range of services, benefits and fares, during 2010.
Melt in the Maldives and shake in Sharm
British Airways is to launch new thrice-weekly direct services from Gatwick to both Male in the Maldives and Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt from October 25, 2009. This will be the first time British Airways has flown to the Maldives, but will be a return for the airline’s colours to the Red Sea resort.
easyJet launches third Manchester aircraft
easyJet has launched its third aircraft at Manchester Airport. The new £20m Airbus A320 will service four new routes from Manchester, flying to Corfu, Athens, Dalaman in Turkey and Bastia in Corsica.
Emirates commits further to India
Emirates airline announces a further expansion of its India operation as India propels itself to become one of the world’s fastest-growing aviation industries encouraged by a liberalization of its skies.
Emirates sends volunteers to Venice
Emirates airline, in partnership with the UAE Pavilion for the Venice Biennale, sent off the first set of volunteers to Venice, Italy on 31 May 2009. Volunteers will participate in the UAE’s first national pavilion at the international Venice Biennale, a major international exhibition, showcasing the contemporary art of more than 70 countries and expected to host over 900,000 visitors.
Emirates scores a double with Bangkok and Toronto
Emirates scored a double yesterday as two of its A380 super jumbos jetted off from Dubai to the opposite ends of the globe, marking the aviation world’s first A380 commercial services to Bangkok and Toronto.
Flybe extends seat sale
Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, has extended its successful weekend seat sale by 48 hours due to demand. In continuing to keep Britain on the move during these challenging economic times, the airline held what was initially a four day seat sale this weekend that offered up to 25% off selected routes with fares from £16.49 one way including taxes and charges.
Gulf Air honours loyal employees
In an evening packed with emotion and elation, nearly 400 employees of the national carrier Gulf Air, who have served the company for many years, were honoured for their continued hard and dedicated work in a gala ceremony held at Gulf Air Club recently.
Arabian falcons adorn London Hackney cabs
From now until 2011, Londoners and tourists to the capital will grow familiar with the sight of the iconic Golden or Saqer Falcon around the streets of London.
Miles & More for Brussels Airlines’ frequent flyers
Privilege, the frequent flyer programme operated by Brussels Airlines, will be transferred to Miles & More from the end of October 2009. Brussels Airlines passengers will then be able to collect miles with more airlines and partner companies and redeem them for attractive awards.
‘Book with confidence’ says Monarch
Monarch is the oldest airline in the UK still flying under its original brand name and has this year celebrated its 41st anniversary, however extensive discussions between Monarch cabin crew representatives, the cabin crew trade union (UNITE) and Monarch have been taking place over recent months, and relate to a cabin crew pay deal for the year starting October 2008.
SWISS welcomes Canton Schwyz specialities aboard
The ‘SWISS Taste of Switzerland’ inflight catering concept writes a new chapter today with the arrival of specialities from Canton Schwyz in Central Switzerland. For the next three months, Daniel Jann, host and owner of the Landgasthof Adler in Ried-Muotathal, will be providing local culinary delights for SWISS’s First and Business Class guests.
United Airlines announces Business Class sale
United Airlines has announced that some business class fares from London to a range of destinations across the United States will be offered at half-price from 29 May to 2 June 2009. This special offer is valid for travel between 11 July and 31 August 2009 and must include a Saturday night stay.
Virgin Atlantic launches celebratory fares to Chicago
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long haul airlines, is offering its customers a special birthday present every week until its 25th birthday on 22 June 2009. This week it is an amazing offer to Chicago, with a special fare of £279 for a return flight in Economy and £599 for a return flight in Premium Economy (both prices include taxes and charges).
Curtain up for Virgin Atlantic passengers
Virgin Atlantic has announced that it is introducing a new programme ‘Curtain Up!’ to its inflight entertainment system onboard flights in June. ‘Curtain Up!’ showcases the best shows in London’s West End, helping passengers decide on what shows to see when staying in the city.