Flights
Learn to ‘Play the Arsenal Way’ with Emirates
Emirates, the award-winning international airline, and Arsenal Football Club have joined forces to open an Arsenal Soccer School, where children of all nationalities and backgrounds will have the opportunity to learn how to ‘Play the Arsenal Way’.
Flybe’s Newquay - Isle of Man service takes off
Flybe has started operating its popular twice-weekly Isle of Man service from Newquay Airport, which returned due to popular demand and forms part of the airline’s continued roll-out of its extensive 2009 summer schedule.
Flybe hit by industrial action at Guernsey
Flybe has been informed by Guernsey Airport that, due to industrial action by the airport's fire fighters the airport will be closed to all flights except for medical emergencies for the whole of Tuesday 26th May.
Gulf Air senior executive receives global honour
National carrier Gulf Air's Chief People Officer Mr. Ahmed Al Banna was honoured in an international forum for his outstanding contributions in the field of Human Resources in Bahrain and globally during his 25 year-long career.
Worldwide ‘paperless’ travel from Lufthansa
The mobile boarding pass service introduced recently by Lufthansa on its Frankfurt-Vancouver route has been extended and is now available on many other routes, including almost all long-haul flights departing from Germany.
Delta Shuttle launches new fares
Passengers flying Delta Shuttle, a service of Delta Air Lines, between New York City and Boston and Washington, D.C. can now enjoy fares that are up to 60 percent cheaper than previous walk-up fares, the airline announced.
Ryanair launches 0% credit card offer
Ryanair today (26th May 09) launched an online credit card offer providing 0% interest for the first 10 months on balance transfers, which is four months longer than any other credit card 0% “deal” currently available.
Swedish government chooses SAS
SAS and its partners Lufthansa, Swiss and Austrian Airlines secured the procurement contract with the Swedish government for international travel.
Hiltl vegetarian cuisine gets on board with SWISS
SWISS and the renowned Hiltl vegetarian restaurant are forming a long-term partnership: as of 27 May SWISS passengers in all three classes will be able to enjoy meatless dishes created by Rolf Hiltl and his team.
SAS to add 28 destinations in Greece
The Chief Executive Board of Star Alliance, of which SAS Scandinavian Airlines is a founding member, has accepted the membership application of Aegean Airlines, the largest airline in Greece. This means SAS soon can offer its customers 28 new destinations in Greece.
Take a journey of the mind with SWISS
SWISS and top Swiss movie director Marc Forster (whose credits include the latest James Bond film Quantum of Solace) are making a short film. ‘LX Forty’ also features Forster’s first-ever appearance in front of the camera, inviting the viewer to join him on a personal “journey of the mind”.
Virgin Atlantic announces record profits
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today said that pretax profits increased to £68.4 million during the last financial year, up from £34.8 million the year before.
Viva Las Vegas with Virgin Atlantic
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 a special fare to Las Vegas at £559 for a return flight in Economy and £1099 for a return flight in Premium Economy (both prices include taxes and charges).
Payback time for travellers
New Parliamentary reform will squeeze politicians’ expenses following recent scandals, but even worse-off MPs will be able to find a fantastic holiday deal in Flight Centre’s Bank Holiday sale. Offering up to £174 off holiday expenses on a variety of medium and long haul holidays, Flight Centre’s packages will enable people to jet off at unbeatable prices.
American Airlines launches Bank Holiday flight sale
With this weekend’s bank holiday being the last in the UK until the end of August, American Airlines is launching a month long sale to help those who need a break before then to still get away for less.