Flights
SWISS offers wintery culinary delights from the Dolder Grand
SWISS is treating passengers to menu creations by Heiko Nieder, Chef Fine Dining at The Restaurant in Dolder Grand, as part of its culinary concept, SWISS Taste of Switzerland.
TAP & Dom Pedro Hotels establish partnership deal
TAP and Dom Pedro Hotels have signed a partnership that allows the 800 thousand members of the TAP Victoria Program to earn miles for each stay at any hotel in the Dom Pedro Hotel Group in Lisbon, Madeira and along the Algarve coast.
TAP punctuality above European average
TAP punctuality registered in October was above the EAA (European Airline Association) with 84 percent of company flights departing at their scheduled times while according to the latest data released for August average EAA punctuality was around 80 percent.
Europe for 59 Euros
TAP has launched a major 59 Euro ticket campaign valid on all destinations in Europe, offering an even more attractive price than the one offered in the campaign held in September. This special offer, valid on departures from Lisbon and Porto includes the 35 destinations in Europe to which TAP runs direct flights as well as flights between Lisbon and Porto and Madeira.
Tap offers over 100 extra flights to Madeira and the Azores
TAP is to increase its flights to Madeira and the Azores during the Christmas and New Year period offering its passengers 103 extra flights in total between December 14, 2008 and January 6, 2009.
Customise your trip with United Airlines
United Airlines is working with one of the major travel distribution companies to make it even more convenient for customers to purchase an upgrade to its popular Economy Plus seats that provide more room to work or rest on a flight. United's Economy Plus seats have up to five more inches of legroom and are located at the front of the economy cabin.
Virgin Atlantic is flying high this winter
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, won a host of awards at the British Travel Awards this month, proving their innovative products continue to be the benchmark for the rest of the travel industry. Virgin Atlantic was named Best Airline Business Class, Best Airline Economy Class and Best Scheduled Airline Long Haul.
Qantas commences non-stop services from Sydney to Buenos Aires
Qantas has become the first airline to operate non-stop services between Australia and South America. The inaugural Sydney to Buenos Aires flight left Sydney Monday morning. Qantas Group General Manager Sales and Distribution, Mr Rob Gurney, said response to the new Buenos Aires services had been very positive.
Qantas announces further capacity cuts and profit forecast
Qantas has announced that it would further cut capacity as the global financial crisis continued to affect passenger demand. The Chief Executive Officer of Qantas, Mr Geoff Dixon, said that in addition to capacity cuts announced earlier this year, Qantas would reduce capacity equivalent to grounding 10 aircraft.
Air France decorates aircraft in 1946 livery
To mark its 75th anniversary, Air France has repainted one of its Airbus A320s in the same livery as back in 1946. Ambassador of the Company’s 75th anniversary, this plane, the F-GFKJ, will join the medium-haul fleet for the next two years. The aircraft has been baptised “Pays de Roissy”, as a reference to the association aiming to expand the economic develop of 110 communes situated around Paris-Charles de Gaulle airport.
SkyTeam launches Mileage Upgrade program
SkyTeam, the global airline alliance, has announced the launch of the SkyTeam Mileage Upgrades program. SkyTeam Frequent Flyers on international flight itineraries can now use their miles to upgrade to Business class on most SkyTeam member airlines.
Air France opens its own “private” wine cellar
On Monday 24 November 2008, Air France launched a new online service enabling customers living in France to purchase a selection of wines from its renowned collection. Wine served on board Air France flights, chosen by Olivier Poussier, Air France’s wine advisor and world’s best sommelier in 2000, are among the best from France’s various wine-growing regions.
New Air France hangar in Paris welcomes first Airbus A380
On Saturday 22 November 2008, the new H6 hangar at Paris-Charles de Gaulle welcomed the first Airbus A380 from Toulouse. This new hangar has been specifically designed for maintenance of Airbus A380 aircraft in the Air France fleet.
Austrian opens exclusive business lounge in Moscow
Austrian Airlines is opening an impressive new Business Lounge at Moscow Domodedovo Airport. Across almost 500 square meters of floor space and in pleasant surroundings, users of the Lounge will be able to relax or prepare for that important business meeting – the Lounge in Moscow offers the perfect conditions for doing so.
Miles more savings with half-price flights from BA
British Airways launched its biggest ever BA Miles sale, offering flights for half the usual BA Miles in any cabin to any destination worldwide. For one week only, British Airways Executive Club members can take advantage of exceptional flight offers, starting at 4,500 miles (usually 9,000) to many European destinations.