Flights
American Airlines introduces PayPal option
In a move that will increase customer convenience, flexibility, security and speed when booking on aa.com, American Airlines has announced it has become the first major US airline to accept PayPal as a form of payment internationally.
Bangkok and beyond
Alternative Airlines has launched a special "Bangkok and Beyond" promotion, featuring discounted air fares on the extended network of Thai Airways International. The special fare promotion is aimed at those travellers who have done their web research, and now want to confirm their flights to destinations in Indo China and Australasia.
Visit the Blue Lagoon with Icelandair
To celebrate the arrival of the midnight sun, Icelandair is offering its popular Iceland City Break package including a free visit to the Blue Lagoon.
Eastern Airways awards ground handling contract
Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s newest airline, Eastern Airways, has awarded its ground handling contract at the airport to Gate Aviation.
Air Southwest seeks global audience
South West based airline Air Southwest has, since opening for business six years ago, developed a strong following for its website airsouthwest.com. As the airline continues to develop new routes, products and services, it has embarked on a development plan which will ultimately see the carrier featured in travel agent computer systems and flight booking websites worldwide.
Momondo to feature Ryanair flight info
Ryanair has announced that it has signed a licensing agreement with Momondo.com, a “price comparison only” website, which will now see Ryanair.com’s guaranteed lowest fares displayed on Momondo’s travel search engine.
KLM Group and Delta launch joint venture
The Air France KLM Group and Delta Air Lines have announced a new long-term joint venture whereby the partners will jointly operate their trans-Atlantic business by coordinating operations and sharing revenues and costs of their trans-Atlantic route network.
Surf’s up with bmibaby
bmibaby launched a new route from Birmingham to Newquay last Friday, and the service will operate until 20 September 2009. Flights will depart from Birmingham on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. bmibaby expects to carry over 20,000 passengers on this route over the summer.
Events to remember in Europe
With June just around the corner, here is a taster of the best events taking place - whatever the weather!
BA slashes cost of business travel
British Airways has launched a sale with up to 40 per cent off its business class fares.
BA affirms support for transatlantic plans
Nearly 3,400 letters from business and consumer groups, airport officials and politicians from across the United States have been sent to the US Department of Transportation (DOT) supporting British Airways' plans for a transatlantic joint business with American Airlines and Iberia.
Life's a beach with BA
British Airways is to launch new twice-weekly services from Gatwick to Montego Bay and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic, reinforcing its position as the airline with more flights to the Caribbean than any other UK carrier.
David Van Day flies in for charity event
I’m a Celebrity: Get Me out of Here! star David Van Day swapped jungle bugs and snakes for mugs and cakes last week to raise vital funds and awareness for people with dementia and their carers. The event marked the official launch of the easyJet and Alzheimer’s Society charity partnership.
Make yourself comfortable with Emirates in Germany
Emirates is already part of the travel and tourism furniture in Germany, but that status took on a new meaning yesterday when the renowned international carrier officially opened its third and largest lounge in the country.
Emirates celebrates A380 service to Bangkok
Emirates Holidays has announced a range of exciting package deals to Bangkok to celebrate the launch of Emirates airline’s new A380 service to the city.