Flights
Gulf Air announces "Just Great Fares" deal
Following the huge success of the recently announced 'Six-for-Six' sale, national carrier Gulf Air has extended the online, web only offer to three more destinations- Doha, Muscat and Mumbai at even more competitive prices.
Mart Visser to design new KLM uniform
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines will introduce a new ladies’ uniform for its 11,000-plus cabin and ground personnel, as well as for female pilots serving KLM and KLM Cityhopper. As of April 2010, they will wear uniforms created by Dutch fashion designer Mart Visser.
Lufthansa opens first Welcome Lounge
Lufthansa is adding another highlight to its range of services for premium customers with the opening of the Welcome Lounge at Frankfurt Airport – the first lounge of its kind in Lufthansa’s worldwide network. The lounge concept is geared to the needs of passengers arriving on long-haul Lufthansa flights and can be used exclusively by First and Business Class passengers as well as by status customers.
Air Dolomiti takes delivery of first Embraer 195
The first Embraer 195 type aircraft has officially been handed over to Air Dolomiti. The event in São José dos Campos, the headquarters of Embraer in Brazil, marked the beginning of delivery of a total of 30 aircraft of the 190 family to the Lufthansa Group by the end of 2011. The modern and economically highly-efficient regional aircraft were ordered from the Brazilian manufacturer by Lufthansa in June 2007.
Lufthansa Italia cleared for take-off
The first scheduled service to be operated by the new Lufthansa Italia airline is scheduled for take-off at 6.15 hours on 2 February 2009. The maiden LH1790 flight is from Milan to Barcelona. A second flight, LH1770, will take off for Paris 35 minutes later. Customers from Milan and the Lombardy region will in future have a choice of eight new non-stop connections within Europe from Malpensa.
Lufthansa offer the best from Piedmont
In the months of March and April, Luisa Valazza will create menus for First and Business Class passengers on Lufthansa’s long-haul flights.
Delta reinstates Pilot Aviation Safety Action program
Delta Air Lines has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reinstate its Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) covering pre-merger Delta pilots. The revised program mirrors an existing Northwest Airlines pilot ASAP program.
Spanair announces new flight schedule
Spanair has published its new Flight Schedule for the summer season, starting March 29 and running to October 24.
Spanair removes fuel surcharges on domestic routes
Spanair, the second airline in the Spanish market and the first out of Barcelona, has decided to remove the fuel surcharges on its domestic flights (as of January 28), due to lower oil prices.
TAP reinforces leadership on Portugal-Spain routes
In 2008 TAP reinforced its leadership on routes between Portugal and Spain by transporting 177 thousand more passengers between the two countries than in the previous year, reaching a total of 817 thousand passengers, equivalent to a comparable growth of 28 percent. This positive figure contrasts with a downturn in this market that saw a reduction of 82 thousand passengers transported last year by all the regular airline companies operating these routes.
Value flights with all the frills
It seems no frills means no guarantees when it comes to low cost flights, as many budget airlines do not ATOL-protect their flights. And it may surprise you to learn that neither do the scheduled airlines, which means that if they go bust, you stand to lose your flight and your money.
Thomson Airways announces low fares for summer
Thomson Airways is currently offering great low fares flights for summer 2009 (1 May – 31 October), as well as a special deal offering up to 50% off long haul Premium upgrades, meaning holidaymakers can upgrade to Premium luxury from just £99 per person, return.
Virgin Atlantic wins top Customer Service award
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has won a top industry award for its customer service. The airline has been named number one in the transport sector, in the latest national measure of customer satisfaction by the Institute of Customer Service (ICS).
Virgin Atlantic offers red hot fares to red hot destinations
Virgin Atlantic is offering a range of new Red Hot fares to worldwide destinations. Return fares in all classes including taxes and charges are available for sale until 17 February 2009 for selected departure dates this year.
‘There’s more to Iceland’ says airline company
Low-cost airline Iceland Express is out to show there is more to its beautiful country than a collapsed economy. With the launch of Iceland Express’ new Gatwick route fast approaching – the budget airline is taking time out to educate South-East travel agents about Iceland.