Flights
Aer Arann adds Cork - Glasgow to its network
Aer Arann has announced that it will serve Cork – Glasgow (Prestwick) from 28th October 2008. “This is an excellent opportunity for Aer Arann to take over an existing route and develop it by offering our unique brand of quality service” said Fergal Barry, Aer Arann’s Commercial Director.
Air Astana announces new measures passengers to Thailand
Air Astana has set up measures to help passengers travelling to Thailand with free rebooking, or cancellations for anyone booked to travel until end of September. To cancel a booking or to change the date of departure on the route Almaty-Bangkok-Almaty, passengers now can apply to the place of purchase of the ticket, where they will be provided with all possible assistance.
airBaltic to launch direct flights from Riga to Hannover
On December 15 of this year, airBaltic will launch direct flights from Riga to Hannover, Germany. Flights to Hannover will be offered five times a week, on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Passengers will fly on Fokker 50 airplanes, and the flight will last for 2 hours and 55 minutes.
Air France reduces fuel surcharge
As the price of fuel has dropped over a significant period, Air France has withdrawn its recent fuel surcharge in accordance with its previously stated commitments.
Air France KLM named ‘super sector leader’ by Dow Jones
Air France KLM has been named ‘Super Sector Leader’ for sustainability, in the wider travel and leisure sector for 2008, and for the fourth year running leader in its sector by both Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes - DJSI World and DJSI STOXX.
Terminal 2G - Linking France to the World
Pierre Graff, Chairman and CEO of Aéroports de Paris and Jean-Cyril Spinetta, Chairman and CEO of Air France-KLM today inaugurated the new terminal 2G at Paris-Charles de Gaulle, in the presence of Christine Lagarde, Minister for the Economy, Industry and Employment.
Air France - Official carrier of Pope Benedict XVI
On 13 and 15 September 2008, Air France will be transporting Pope Benedict XVI to Lourdes and will also be flying him home to Rome. Following on from Jean-Paul II, Benedict XVI is the second Pope Air France has had the honour of welcoming aboard its aircraft.
Austrian purchases four new Bombardier Q400 NextGen Aircraft
Austrian Airlines and Bombardier Inc. signed a contract to purchase four Bombardier Q400 NextGen Series Aircraft and two additional options. At the same time as newly incorporating these aircraft into its fleet, the Austrian Airlines Group will release the final two “Dash 8-300 non Q” and two Canadair CRJ from use.
bmi launches second daily flight to Moscow
bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, has confirmed it is to double the number of services between Heathrow and Moscow Domodedovo from 26 October 2008.
Business for less with bmi
bmi, London Heathrow's second largest airline, has launched its first ‘better for business’ sale to all destinations across its worldwide network. There's never been a better time to travel on business as the offer includes sale prices for both Business and Economy fares on flights across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, Russia, Central Asia and Africa.
BA prepares to open Galleries lounge at T5
British Airways is opening its sixth Terminal 5 lounge next week - the 'Galleries' lounge in the terminal's satellite B building. From Wednesday (September 17), customers with flights departing from the satellite terminal will be able to go directly to Terminal 5 B after they have passed through ticket presentation and security and enjoy the lounge facilities.
Delta offers discounted helicopter fares at JFK
Customers travelling in Economy Class on Delta Air Lines’ domestic flights to or from its hub at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport for a limited time can enjoy a discounted one-way fare of $45* for US Helicopter Airport Shuttle Service.
Sabre and Emirates sign long term deal
The world’s leading provider of travel technology solutions Sabre Holdings has signed a 10-year agreement with EmQuest, the travel distribution division of Dubai-based Emirates.
Emirates taxiing for take-off from new terminal
With the announcement of the phased opening of Terminal Three from 14th October, the spotlight has now turned firmly on Emirates’ much-anticipated move to its dedicated new home in Dubai.
Emirates adds flights for Umrah
This month, Emirates Airline will operate 47 extra flights from Dubai to Jeddah, in a move aimed at facilitating travel for the millions of pilgrims visiting the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Holy month of Ramadan. These additional services, starting from today until 15th October, can be accessed by travellers holding a valid Umrah visa. Those wishing to travel to the kingdom for reasons others than Umrah can fly on any of Emirates’ regular, scheduled flights that operate 17 times a week from Dubai to Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam. These extra flights will depart Dubai at 0900hrs and 1245hrs local time, providing Umrah passengers with more flexibility, and ensuring convenient connections for pilgrims arriving from around Emirates' global network, especially from the Indian sub-continent, and the Far East.