Flights
Lufthansa offers customers attractive winter timetable
Lufthansa is slightly increasing its flight services this winter. Its expanded route network will encompass 194 destinations in 79 countries, compared with 188 destinations in winter 2007. Capacity, measured in seat-kilometres offered, will be increased by 2.4 per cent across Lufthansa’s route network in the 2008 winter timetable. Broken down the European traffic will rise by 1.9 per cent and the long-haul offer by 2.7 per cent.
Lufthansa offers a culinary journey of discovery
Lufthansa is now offering passengers flying Business Class on many European routes an even more varied and enjoyable dining experience. Eight newly created menu variations will be offered as part of the "Discover Flavour" concept – each based on a specific theme and changing weekly. The enticing culinary delicacies await Business Class travellers from mid- October until the changeover to the summer timetable in April next year.
Culinary cultures combine on Lufthansa flights
"My cooking is a melting pot of different cultures," says Susur Lee, a Chinese master of fusion cooking, explaining his culinary skills. Born in Hong Kong, the new Lufthansa Star Chef will be treating First and Business-Class passengers to the finest onboard cuisine on long-haul flights from Germany in November and December.
Lufthansa connections from Milan now bookable
Bookings are now being taken for new Lufthansa direct connections from Milan. Their inclusion in the timetable allows passengers from and to northern Italy an even wider choice of flights in an expanded route network from Milan-Malpensa.
Lufthansa lowers fuel surcharge for its flights
As crude oil and kerosene prices have decreased, Lufthansa will reduce its fuel surcharge on its flights. The fuel surcharge on domestic German and intra-European routes will lower by 3 euros to 24 euros per flight segment. On long-haul routes the corresponding fuel surcharge will be decreased by 5 euros to 92 euros per flight segment. The reduction will apply to all Lufthansa tickets issued on or after 20 October 2008.
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Tourism heats up after Icelandic meltdown
Flight search traffic for UK-Iceland routes has risen by 400% over the last month, according to the flight search engine, Skyscanner. Those who have been affected by Iceland’s financial woes may not appreciate it, but since the Icelandic economy ran into trouble, it appears travellers are making the most of the meltdown, cashing in on the weakening króna to visit the Atlantic island which has traditionally been perceived as an expensive destination.
Is Santa the next victim of air travel slowdown?
Ryanair has confirmed that Santa Claus will be the next victim of the global air travel slowdown as Ryanair swipes business from ‘the fat man in the red suit’ with the launch of its 2008 Christmas gift vouchers. Ryanair is so confident that its Christmas gift vouchers will be this year’s top gift that it has opened a new website (ryanairvouchers.com) to meet demand.
Ryanair says business is booming in Belfast
Ryanair today released official UK CAA traffic statistics for the period January to July 2008, which shows Belfast City traffic growing by 28% (the fastest growing airport in the UK).
Ryanair slams BA’s ‘token gesture’
Ryanair has slammed the British Airways decision to marginally reduce its long haul fuel surcharge as a token gesture. Ryanair claims that BA is still ripping its passengers off with unjustified fuel surcharges and called for BA to cut all fuel surcharges by at least 40% on all routes.
Aerosur launches new routes and increases aircraft
Aerosur has taken delivery of a Boeing 747-300 and has immediately placed it onto the Santa Cruz to Madrid route to offer increased capacity. The addition of the Boeing 747 is the first stage of a significant fleet and network expansion which has included the acquisition of a Boeing 767-200 for use on the Miami route as well as ongoing discussions with Airbus and Boeing for new short-haul equipment.
China Southern launches promotional fares for UK fliers
China Southern Airlines, China’s largest airline is launching a selection of promotional Premium Economy fares for travel from 01 October until the end of the year.
Austrian gives wings to the Vienna Boys Choir
Austrian Airlines have a long tradition of naming aircraft for Austria’s rich musical heritage. Mozart and the Salzburg Festival have previously been honoured and now it is the turn of the Vienna Boys Choir.
Lufthansa’s Heathrow passengers get mobile
Lufthansa has selected the UK as a key launch market outside Germany for its pioneering mobile boarding pass. Effective 13th October 2008, Lufthansa passengers flying from London Heathrow can now use mobile boarding passes on all Lufthansa non-stop flights to Germany as well as to most onward destination in Europe. The service will be gradually introduced from additional UK and European departure points over the coming months.
Pegasus Airlines takes off with UK advertising campaign
This month sees the launch of Pegasus Airlines’ exciting new print, outdoor (London underground) and online advertising campaign in the UK. The outdoor underground campaign will run for four weeks in November across 300 central underground stations (Gold 16s), whilst the press and online campaign will run for six months across international, national and London regional press and websites.