Flights
Riga to host international aviation conference
"Going to North Hub Riga" is the title of an upcoming international aviation conference which will focus on air traffic in the Baltic region, including the development of Riga as an important air traffic centre. The conference will be held on April 29 and is being organised by airBaltic.
airBaltic increases flights on Lithuania-Latvia route
The Latvian airline airBaltic plans to add direct flights to the Palanga-Riga route by introducing additional frequencies on Mondays and Fridays, and fly bigger aircraft on the Vilnius-Riga route, to offer an improved transit product for passengers travelling via Riga to and from Western Europe, CIS countries, Scandinavia, and Mediterranean region.
airBaltic to refund tickets for unemployed passengers
The Latvian national airline airBaltic has announced that it will refund the full cost of economy class tickets to passengers who have lost their jobs between the purchase of the ticket and the date of the planned flight.
Austrian is first European airline to convert B767
On 27 March 2009, the first Austrian Boeing B767 (OE-LAE) to undergo a successful conversion to ‘winglets’ in the USA returned to Austria. Winglets are upturned ends on the tips of the wings of passenger aircraft which improve its aerodynamics. This leads to significantly lower fuel consumption and accordingly a reduction in costs, as well as an improved environment protection.
Austrian Airlines concludes staff negotiations
The ongoing negotiations over a package of measures for cabin staff of the Austrian Airlines Group (i.e. the Flight Operations Divisions of Austrian and Tyrolean) have successfully resulted in an agreement.
bmibaby celebrates 7 years at East Midlands Airport
Low cost airline, bmibaby has celebrated seven years of flying from East Midlands Airport. Since launch the airline has carried over 8.7 million passengers to and from the airport.
bmibaby launches winter 2009 flight programme
Low cost airline bmibaby has launched its winter 2009/2010 flying programme with brand new routes from East Midlands, Manchester, Birmingham International and Cardiff Airport, the schedule will commence on 25 October 2009.
May bank holiday events in Europe
With the bank holiday season underway, and with two more holidays fast approaching, bmibaby showcases some of the best events taking place in Europe over the two bank holidays in May.
Seven things you never knew about bmibaby
bmibaby is celebrating its seventh birthday this year and in recognition of this the airline has put together seven fun facts about bmibaby.
bmibaby announces special flights for 6 Nations
Rugby fans around the country will be able to watch their team in action at the RBS 6 Nations rugby in 2010, as bmibaby announce special flights for the games.
Springtime in Kiev with bmi
Bmi has launched a new five-times weekly service between London Heathrow and the Ukrainian capital, Kiev; in addition to a second daily flight to Tel Aviv. Kiev is a new route for bmi and offers travellers the opportunity to experience a destination with a difference.
bmi begins double daily service to Tel Aviv
bmi has launched a second daily service between London Heathrow and Tel Aviv. Following high demand for the first daily service which launched last March the additional flight will offer greater flexibility and more convenient connections at both London Heathrow and Tel Aviv.
BA invests in new technology to reduce delays
British Airways has invested £5 million in new advanced technology to reduce the delays and disruption caused by fog and poor visibility at Heathrow Airport.
British Airways heads south for summer
British Airways is launching new shorthaul and longhaul routes from Heathrow from March 29 as part of the new summer season. The airline will start flights from Heathrow to the southern French city of Toulouse and Atlanta, the gateway to the Deep South in the US.
Rugby fans invited to ‘name that plane’
British Airways is offering rugby fans the opportunity to name the official aircraft taking the British & Irish Lions squad to South Africa in May. A public competition will be held to select the name to be branded across the official British Airways aircraft taking the players, coaches and support staff to the republic.