Flights
Lufthansa launches new website for A380 fans
Lufthansa’s brand new website is a rich source of information for anyone interested in the Airbus A380 – the future flagship of the airline’s fleet. Visitors to lufthansa.com/a380 will have an opportunity to find out details about the current status of Lufthansa’s first Airbus A380 and to share in the fascination of flying.
Delta announces new route from Atlanta to Brazil
Delta has announced it will begin nonstop service between Atlanta and Brasilia, Brazil on December 17, 2009*. Delta will be the only U.S. airline to fly nonstop to Brasilia, Brazil’s capital city, increasing to six the number of cities served by Delta in the country.
Delta and Midwest Airlines expand alliance
Delta Air Lines and Midwest Airlines have announced a multi-faceted alliance agreement that will include reciprocity between the two airlines’ frequent flyer programs, new joint marketing efforts and expanded access to airport lounges throughout North America.
Monarch reports increased passenger numbers
Award-winning low fares airline Monarch saw in the New Year in style with increases in passenger numbers and load factor during January compared to the same period last year.
Ryanair to go 100% web check-in from October
Ryanair today announced it will move to 100% web check-in from 1st October 2009. This move will allow all passengers, including those travelling with checked baggage, to check-in online thereby avoiding time wasting queues and delays at airport check-in desks.
SAS chooses Europ Assistance Group
SAS has chosen the international technological Plug&Sell platform developed by the Europ Assistance Group to implement its tailor-made, multi-country, multi-channel travel insurance programme throughout the world.
Swiss tempts its guests with Ticino food delights
Swiss’s First and Business Class travellers will be enjoying culinary creations by Urs Gschwend, executive chef at the Aphrodite Restaurant of the Hotel Giardino in Ascona, Southern Switzerland this month. The specialities from Canton Ticino mark the latest chapter in Swiss’s award-winning “Swiss Taste of Switzerland” inflight catering programme.
Ryanair announces free flights giveaway
Ryanair has announced that it will give away 1,000 free seats for every €1m of after tax losses announced by Aer Lingus in its full year results on Wednesday 11th March next.
American Airlines announces renovation plans
American Airlines has recently begun extensive renovations to its Admirals Club at Logan International Airport in Boston. The project, which is expected to be completed in early 2010, will feature a reconfigured floor plan to create a more open, spacious feel and will be divided into three phases to allow the club to remain open throughout its duration.
Air Southwest to connect London to Newquay & Plymouth
UK regional airline Air Southwest is launching a new twice-daily service between London City Airport and Plymouth and Newquay airports from 20 April.
Ryanair proposes rescue plan for Irish tourism
Ryanair yesterday presented a rescue plan for Irish tourism to the Government appointed Tourism Renewal Group during a briefing at Dublin Castle. Ryanair pointed to six specific measures, which it claims if implemented, will enable traffic and tourism numbers in Ireland to grow by 20% over the next two years.
Here comes the sun – and the whales!
Spring is on its way to Iceland, heralding the return of long daylight hours and whale watching. To celebrate, Icelandair has dropped the price of its Iceland City Break by £20 and is now offering the package from £219*. In addition, the popular Whale Watching special returns in April with a price from £239*.
Bangkok on a budget
Recently voted the ‘best value for money’ holiday destination for 2009*, budget conscious travellers to Thailand can now make their travel spend stretch further with EVA Air’s exclusive online fares to Bangkok from just £494 return.
Pegasus Airlines to go daily to Istanbul
Pegasus Airlines is launching a daily London (Stansted) – Istanbul (Sabiha Gökçen) / North Cyprus (Ercan) service from 1st April 2009, with prices from £39.99 including taxes and charges and a once-weekly direct flight to Bodrum on Mondays, launching 4th May 2009 with one-way prices from £65.99 including taxes and charges.
Ryanair announces ‘March Madness’ sale
Ryanair has released 1 million £3 seats as part of its seven day March Madness Seat Sale, which will see Ryanair’s guaranteed lowest fares increase £1 each day until the peak at £9 on Monday 9th March.