Flights
Ryanair announces new routes for Germany
Ryanair announced today that it will open seven new routes to/from Memmingen (approx 75kms west of Munich) starting May 2009, offering consumers and visitors of the Bavaria (South Germany) more choice for low airfares.
American Airlines enhances Admirals club lounge
American Airlines has this week announced completion of extensive renovations to its largest Admirals Club lounge at Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Enhancements to the club located in the crosswalk between gates H6 and K6, provide visitors more than 32,000 square feet of space to relax, conduct business prior to boarding a flight, or rest before exploring the Windy City’s many offerings.
Men know how to belt up onboard
Men may not stop the car to ask for directions but a recent survey by Cheapflights.co.uk found they pay more attention to airline take off and landing procedures than women.
Celebrate St Patrick’s Day the Ryanair way
Ryanair yesterday continued in its bid to abolish high fares in Europe by offering 2000 free flights to Ireland to lucky Londoners who met the Ryanair Leprechauns in London’s Covent Garden in pre-Paddy Day celebrations.
Ryanair announces more cuts at Dublin
Ryanair today announced a further series of route, flight and frequency cuts at Dublin Airport from July. Ryanair confirmed that these latest cuts were being implemented in response to the decision of the Government owned Irish Aviation Authority to increase ATC charges by 12% this summer.
Surfs up for TAP passengers
TAP has launched new procedures for transporting surf equipment with the offer of price reductions to the tune of 50 percent for passengers wanting to transport their surfboards.
Stay in touch when you’re in the sky
Become one of those privileged to make or receive voice calls or send messages using your own cell phone while travelling on board the TAP “Almeida Garrett” Airbus 319. The result of a partnership with Mobile OnAir, TAP began testing this new option in August 2008.
Thomson named amongst value for money airlines
Thomson Airways certainly keeps good company. Alongside prestigious flag-carriers like Emirates and BA, it clinched a spot on the Sunday Times Travel Magazine’s Value For Money Awards list, picking up a runner-up gong in the Best Airline category.
United Airlines makes it an EasyPurchase
United Airlines is making the search for exact change a thing of the past. With United's new EasyPurchase, customers will be able to use credit and debit cards for onboard purchases beginning March 23.
Virgin Atlantic offers return fares to Boston from £250
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 is an amazing offer to Boston, with a special offer of £250 for a return flight in Economy and £499 for a return flight in Premium Economy (both prices include taxes and charges).
VLM Airlines offers new route from Antwerp to Frankfurt
Starting 4 May 2009, VLM Airlines will operate three flights per day between Antwerp and Frankfurt using a Fokker 50 aircraft. The airline will offer flights in code-share with Air France.
Qatar Airways generates buzz in Germany
Qatar Airways left yet another positive mark at this year’s ITB Berlin travel show with a spectacular route expansion announcement, together with eye-catching entertainment promoting its new routes and the global debut of its new fully flat long-haul Business Class seats.
Unwrapping the top destinations for chocoholics
The recession is proving a useful tool for the UK’s chocolate retailers because while sales on other products dwindle, chocolate sales have more than quadrupled. An increase of 80 percent year-on-year cited by a leading UK retailer* shows that the UK’s desire for chocolate has not melted in 2009.
Ryanair slams CAA airport fines as irrelevant
Ryanair today criticised the UK Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA’s) proposal to impose fines on poor performing airports and called once again for the immediate sale of London Stansted Airport in order to improve airport performance and competition.
Ryanair condemns EU proposals for airport slots
Ryanair today condemned the EU’s proposal to waive the ‘use it or lose it’ rule in relation to airport slots, by where the Commission’s proposal could mean that it would no longer be mandatory for airlines to operate and use their slots in order to retain them.