Flights
easyJet announces new partnership with TripAdvisor
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, today announced a pan-European partnership with TripAdvisor, which will see independent hotel reviews from the world’s largest travel community featured on the easyJetHotels.com website.
Emirates awarded for its outstanding food service
Emirates has been awarded ‘Outstanding Food Service by a Carrier Middle East 2008’ at the Pax International Magazine Readership Awards 2008. The award, voted by readers of Pax International Magazine, is highly competitive with airlines from across the region competing in the category.
Emirates A380 flies to Sydney and Auckland
Emirates Airline notched up yet another first today as it operated the world’s first A380 commercial service from Dubai to Australia and New Zealand yesterday. Sydney and Auckland became the third and fourth destinations to join Emirates’ rapidly-expanding A380 network.
Emirates advances footprint in Bangladesh
Dubai-based Emirates Airline will be stepping up its presence in Bangladesh with the introduction of three additional flights per week to Dhaka, starting 1st February 2009. The award-winning carrier’s move is well timed to support the new trade acceleration policy unveiled by the government of Bangladesh.
Love is in the air with Emirates Holidays
Whisk your loved one away for a romantic break this Valentine’s Day to visit some of the world’s most beautiful locations with Emirates Holidays. For a romantic holiday with a touch of history and culture, Emirates Holidays is offering Valentine’s Day packages to some of Europe’s oldest and most striking cities such as Rome, Paris and Venice.
Air France KLM awarded Best Short Haul Travel Provider
On Monday 19 January, Air France KLM was announced winner of the Best Short-Haul Travel Provider category at the Business Travel World Awards 2009.
Monarch scoops award for Best Charter Airline
Leading leisure airline, Monarch, received further industry recognition and scooped another trophy for its award cabinet this week, after it was voted ‘Best Charter Airline’ in the prestigious Travel Weekly Globe Awards. The airline was also shortlisted in the ‘Best Scheduled Airline’ category.
Ryanair gets into bed with Booking.com
Ryanair today announced a new partnership with Booking.com, Europe’s largest and fastest growing online hotel reservation service. Ryanair’s passengers can now gain access to over 57,000 great value hotels in more than 15,000 destinations in Europe and beyond via ryanair.com.
Coventry Airport plans new Fixed Base Operation
Coventry Airport is opening its own dedicated FBO (Fixed Based Operation) to serve the growing executive aviation market. The new FBO will be situated in Rapide House on the south side of the airport and will be run by a designated airport management team. The building is undergoing a complete refurbishment to ensure the facility will provide for all the needs of this demanding sector.
Ryanair announces new Ibiza route from East Midlands
Ryanair today announced the introduction of a new route from East Midlands Airport to Ibiza, the third-largest of the Balearic Islands. The new low-cost route will start on March 31.
Pickled ram testicles anyone?
It’s cold, it’s winter and the world is an uncertain place, but it’s party time in Iceland. Low-cost airline Iceland Express invites Brits to celebrate the Icelandic winter festival of Thorrablot – the midwinter feast which is held until 21 February 2009.
Iran Air adds increases Heathrow to Tehran frequency
Due to increasing demand Iran Air have added a fourth weekly flight from London Heathrow to Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport and have upgraded the aircraft type serving the route to the larger Boeing 747 on the other three days.
Ryanair continues fight against screenscrapers
Ryanair today (Tuesday, 27th January 2009) confirmed that it will continue its fight against screenscraper/ticket-tout websites who are using unauthorised downloaded information from Ryanair’s website and selling Ryanair flights with hidden add-ons or handling fees to unsuspecting consumers who are being overcharged.
Easing the recession strain for travellers
In light of this week’s announcement that the country has officially entered a recession, Cheapflights.co.uk has issued its own official announcement, the launch of new tips on Travelling in a Recession.
Fly, earn and upgrade for free with American Airlines
Passengers looking to travel to the US before Easter can now take advantage of complimentary upgrades and thousands of AAdvantage Frequent Flyer bonus miles simply by flying with American Airlines.