Flights

easyJet urges EU to withstand state aid for legacy carriers

In a letter to all 27 European Commissioners, easyJet, Europe’s leading low-fares airline, has called on the EU to avoid what it calls “narrow-minded protectionism by a few legacy airlines appealing for state aid through the back door”.

World Cup hero becomes Emirates Sports Ambassador

Rugby legend, Lawrence Dallaglio OBE and Emirates are singing in tune following the appointment of the former England captain as a Sports Ambassador for the award-winning airline.

Emirates SkyCargo takes gold for creativity

Emirates SkyCargo has been awarded the esteemed Gold Award at the Air Transport World AdAwards in the Cargo Services Category for the "Houston, We Have a Solution" campaign.

Travellers urged to ‘Keep discovering Dubai’

Dubai has launched a massive global campaign, to promote its tourism facilities internationally.

Rugby World Cup Sevens extends international reach

As the curtain came down on the Rugby World Cup Sevens 2009, with the Welsh men and Australian women returning home with their new trophies, IRB Chairman Bernard Lapasset has hailed the tournament as the best to date.

Emirates unveils E-Zone in Business Class Lounge

Emirates has unveiled its dedicated and unique technology and entertainment corner called e-zone, located in the Business Class Lounge at Terminal 3 of Dubai International Airport.

Cancer Research shops benefit from Flybe collection

Staff at Exeter-based Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, have donated hundreds of bags of desperately needed clothing and miscellaneous goods that will be fast winging their way to re-stock a number of the county’s Cancer Research UK charity shops, now the flavour of the month during these cash-strapped times.

London Gatwick-Newquay route boosts SW economy

Flybe reports that its popular new Newquay to London Gatwick service has attracted strong inbound business in record time. Six out of every ten passengers choosing to fly the only non-stop, multi frequency route to the South West from London originate from the South East, providing a welcome boost in helping sustain the regional economy.

Gulf Air extends helping hands to children in Nepal

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, national carrier Gulf Air has extended its help to two schools serving the disadvantaged communities around Gokarna Forest in Kathmandu, Nepal by providing them with much-needed educational items.

Gulf Air receives first Boeing 777 aircraft

National carrier Gulf Air received the first of the four Boeing777- 300ER aircraft this month as part of the airline's re-fleeting and product-enhancement strategy. Two more aircraft are expected to join the airline’s fleet later this month while the fourth one will join in May.

Icelandair recognised for online achievements

Icelandair won the Best Sales and Service Website Award at the Icelandic Web Awards.

Virtual travel with iFly magazine

An inspirational trip - go travelling from your computer screen in the comfort of your own home. KLM’s new digital magazine iFly whisks you off to wonderful destinations, and lands you in the middle of fascinating stories. Stories about Dutch people abroad, innovations and, of course, travel.