Flights
Ryanair postpones Reus base opening
Ryanair has announced the postponement of the opening of its Reus base by five weeks. The deferral of the opening from its original date of the 1st October to a new date of 5th November is as a result of the strike by Boeing employees in Seattle which has resulted in the indefinite delay of the shipment of new aircraft to Ryanair.
TAP offers all Europe for 64 Euros
On the 11th September, TAP announced the largest low-cost travel sale offer ever held in Portugal, putting 300 thousand tickets at 64 Euros on the market valid on flights to any destination in Europe that the Company runs direct flights to. With this special offer TAP is offering a total of 35 destinations in Europe with direct flights from Lisbon and 13 destinations from Porto.
Ryanair calls on BAA to sell Stansted
Ryanair has called on the BAA airport monopoly to comply with the UK Competition Authority’s preliminary findings, and put Stansted and at least one of the Scottish airports up for sale immediately.
Skyscanner reports growth despite travel downturn
Skyscanner.net, the flight search engine that allows users to find the cheapest flight for their trip by comparing air fares across thousands of different routes, has reported a 35% rise in visitor numbers over the last 12 months, despite the recent turbulence in the airline industry and the global financial downturn.
Eastern Airways signs new ground handling contract
UK regional airline, Eastern Airways, has signed a new ground handling contract with Aviance to handle its scheduled services from Manchester Airport. Aviance will look after the ground handling requirements for the airline’s three times a day weekday service to London Stansted from Manchester’s Terminal 3 from 6 October 2008.
The gift of a good flight’s sleep
Jetlag, a stiff neck and a cranky demeanour can ruin the festive spirit for those flying home for Christmas. But now, giving the gift of a good night’s sleep has never been easier. Economy fliers can upgrade for just £20 thanks to the Jetsleeper.
Skyscanner offers alternative flights for XL passengers
Following the news that holiday firm XL has gone into administration stranding tens of thousands of Britons abroad, Skyscanner has offered a ray of hope to those searching for replacement flights.
SWISS ups capacity and comfort
From 26 October 2008 SWISS will begin operating its thrice-daily service between Manchester and Zurich with an Airbus A319, replacing the route’s current 100-seater Fokker operation. The A319s are 124-seater aircraft, representing a 24 per cent increase in seats on this route.
Ryanair launches seat sale
Ryanair has urged customers to book with financially robust airlines as it released five million seats for travel in October and November for just £5 each way (including taxes and charges). These tickets can be booked only on ryanair.com from today until midnight next Sunday night 21st September.
Cornwall voted top holiday destination
Cornwall has been voted Britain’s favourite destination according to a new poll carried out this summer. As well as taking the top spot for overall favourite British destination, Cornwall was voted best for families and was runner-up in the best for food and best for value categories after London and Blackpool respectively.
Ryanair postpones seventh aircraft based at Bergamo
Ryanair, Europe’s leading low fares airline, today, 12th September, announced the postponement of the basing of its seventh aircraft at Bergamo by four weeks. The deferral of the aircraft from its original date of the 1st October to a new date of 29th October is as a result of the strike by Boeing employees in Seattle which has resulted in the indefinite delay of the shipment of new aircraft to Ryanair.
Air France selects Panasonic Avionics for new aircraft
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic), the world leader in state-of-the-art in-flight entertainment (IFE) and communication systems, today announced an agreement with Air France - KLM, the largest airline consortium, in terms of operating revenue, in the world.
Lufthansa takes equity share in Brussels Airlines
Brussels Airlines is embarking on a new future with Lufthansa. Lufthansa Chairman Wolfgang Mayrhuber and SN Airholding Chairman Eitienne Davignon have signed an agreement, which initially envisages a strategic stake in SN Airholding SA/NV and, in a second step, the full integration of the Belgian carrier in the Lufthansa Group. The agreement still requires the approval of the regulatory authorities and the Lufthansa Supervisory Board as well as the Board of Directors and shareholders of SN Airholding SA/NV.
Virgin Atlantic displays Ryder Cup at Heathrow Clubhouse
Virgin Atlantic, the official airline of the European Ryder Cup Team, is once again proud to be displaying the Ryder Cup in the Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse at Heathrow. The Ryder Cup was displayed in the lounge four years ago prior to the 2004 Ryder Cup and Virgin’s Upper Class passengers were very excited to be able to see this rare and historic piece of sporting history on display.
Lufthansa to fly non-stop to Milan
Commencing summer 2009, Lufthansa will offer UK passengers flying from London a new, non-stop service to Milan Malpensa. At the same time, new non-stop flights will be introduced from Lisbon to Milan, with both new services following on from the earlier introduction in February 2009 of the first non-stop flights to operate from Barcelona, Brussels, Budapest, Bucharest and Paris to Milan.