Flights
American Airlines joins EPA climate leaders
As part of its continued commitment to environmentally responsible business practices, American Airlines has announced its participation in the Climate Leaders program of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), becoming the first major passenger airline to join the program.
Anguilla Air Express launches San Juan service
Anguilla Air Express launched a new Caribbean inter-island executive air link on 14 February 2009 between Anguilla and San Juan, capital of Puerto Rico. Rainbow International Airlines Inc. will operate a double daily service using Beechcraft 1900D Turbo Prop Airplanes offering 19 executive-style leather reclining seats.
Enjoy an ice-cool Easter
Give chocolate eggs the cold shoulder this Easter and treat the family to an unforgettable adventure in Iceland. This colourful country is the perfect family destination and with low-fare airline Iceland Express offering a 50 per cent discount on all children under the age of 12 there has never been a better time to go.
First Choice reports surge in bookings
First Choice has seen over a 26% increase in bookings* to its nine Holiday Villages as families defy the credit crunch. With all families feeling the pinch this year, customers are looking for value for money.
American Airlines announces agreement with GOL
American Airlines, which already offers more flights to Brazil than any other U.S. airline, is making it even more convenient for travellers to see more of South America’s largest country. American has entered into an interline ticket and baggage agreement with GOL, the fastest growing airline in Brazil and that country’s low-cost leader.
Ryanair revamps its website
Ryanair has today launched a revamped ryanair.com and announced a partnership with global digital advertising agency AD2ONE to generate advertising income from the 5 billion page impressions that Ryanair.com delivers annually.
An alternative link to the south west
With bmi announcing the withdrawal of its Leeds Bradford - Heathrow flights at the end of March, Eastern Airways’ established Southampton service offers an alternative link to south west London and Surrey for Yorkshire business travellers.
American Airlines announces four day sale
Beginning at midnight on Friday 20th February, American Airlines has announced it will be offering discounted fares as part of a special four-day sale. The fares will be available to book right up until the end of the day on Monday 23rd February and include a total of seven popular destinations flying from London Heathrow and six destinations departing from Manchester.
Major airlines call for global approach to aviation emissions
Four of the world's leading airlines are calling for CO2 emissions from international aviation to be included in a new global climate deal. The agreement will be negotiated by world leaders at the United Nations climate summit in Copenhagen in December.
easyJet launches 13 new routes
easyJet has announced that it is opening an additional 13 new routes across Europe, for Summer 2009 bringing the total number of routes to 416. Five of the new routes will operate from UK airports, giving travelers even more choice of popular destinations. Fares for the new routes will start from just £29.99 including tax.
Brits flee the UK to beat winter blues
It seems more of us Brits are leaving the UK during the winter months in favour of holidaying abroad and, according to experts, there could be significant health benefits from doing so to boot.
easyJet wins innovation award
easyJet has announced that it has won the prestigious Innovation Award for Air Travel at this year’s Business Travel Show in London. The award recognises the ground breaking work that easyJet has put in to becoming the first major European low-cost airline to distribute through GDS.
easyJet launches free hotel nights offer
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, has launched an amazing hotel accommodation offer, with 300,000 free nights' accommodation throughout Europe for hotel stays between February 2009 and 31 October 2009.
Emirates SkyCargo expansion for 2009
Emirates Airline today unveiled plans to grow the number of flights across its network by 14 per cent in 2009, increasing cargo capacity by 17 per cent. In the next 12 months, Emirates SkyCargo will take delivery of two new, state-of-the-art Boeing 777 freighters, the largest twin-engine aircraft in the world. They will have a maximum payload of 103 tonnes.
Emirates rings up 100,000th mobile user
Keeping people connected, Emirates in-flight mobile telephone service has clocked up its 100,000th user this week, confirming a dramatic increase in calls this year. A total of 31 Emirates passenger aircraft are now installed with the AeroMobile service, the largest of any commercial airline.