Flights
Flybe outperforms major airlines for on-time record
Flybe reports that it has outperformed many major carriers for its on-time record in June 2008 at the 10 leading UK airports featured in the latest Civil Aviation Authority report. Punctuality statistics just released by the Civil Aviation Authority confirm Flybe beat the likes of British Airways, Easyjet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, BMIBaby, Air France, Jet2, BMI and City Jet all of which failed to make the top 10 list.
Flybe announces record annual pre-tax profits
Flybe, one of Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, has announced record financial results for the year ending 31 March 2008, with a 46% increase in turnover to £535.9 million and an underlying profit before tax of £35.4million, representing an improvement of £20m over the previous year.
Win a training session at Southampton FC with Flybe
Flybe, Europe’s largest and most successful regional airline, is offering another group of local footballers the opportunity of a lifetime to ‘Be a professional footballer’, after last year’s resounding success of the highly successful Flybe initiative.
Gulf Air launches corporate social responsibility initiative
Bahrain's national carrier, Gulf Air, has unveiled its new Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) plan. The airline has developed an integrated programme of research, development, education and outreach focusing on three key areas - climate change and clean air, waste management and community service, with goals to support each.
Gulf Air supports community during Ramadan
Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has embarked on a series of initiatives in its bid to spread smiles and support the community during the holy month of Ramadan.
Book your car hire before the sun goes down
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Ryanair announces postponement Edinburgh Base
Ryanair has announced that it has had to postpone the opening of its Edinburgh base as a result of strike action at airplane manufacturer Boeing. The six week deferral of the opening, from 23rd September to 5th November is as a result of Boeing being unable to deliver the new aircraft Ryanair has purchased to operate on its new Edinburgh routes.
Ryanair announces new routes from Liverpool, East Midlands & Stansted
Ryanair has announced the launch of a three routes from the UK which will connect Liverpool and East Midlands with Paris (Beauvais) and London Stansted with Agadir in Morocco. Ryanair will operate daily services to Paris (Beauvais) from Liverpool from 3rd November and East Midlands from 28th October while Ryanair’s London Stansted service will offer a twice weekly return service to Agadir.
United issues statement following erroneous bankruptcy claims
United Airlines this week said reports that the company filed for bankruptcy are completely untrue and were caused by the irresponsible posting of a 6-year-old Chicago Tribune article by the Florida Sun Sentinel newspaper website with the date changed. The story was related to United’s 2002 bankruptcy filing, and United has demanded a retraction from the Sun Sentinel and is launching an investigation. United exited bankruptcy in February 2006.
Stars align in United's 'Heart' commercial
United Airlines has released a documentary on the making of its “Heart” television commercial, giving customers a behind-the-scenes look at the studio recording of the ad's musical score by Grammy award-winning American jazz legend, Herbie Hancock, and world-renowned Chinese classical pianist, Lang Lang. The two performed George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue together at the Grammy Awards earlier this year.
Ryanair says no future for high fares
Ryanair has further intensified its campaign against high airfares as it released 3 million seats for travel in September and October for just £1 one way (including taxes and charges). These tickets can be booked only on ryanair.com for 5 days from Wednesday 10th to Sunday 14th of September.
Airsea Lines announces major expansion
Canadian owned seaplane operator, AirSea Lines has announced a major expansion programme which will see the airline delivering a much needed service to many of the Greek islands. From November 1, 2008, AirSea Lines will begin a service around the Dodecanese islands, which includes the popular holiday destinations, Rhodes and Kos.
Ryanair launches advertising auction
Ryanair has launched its 2008/2009 Ski Site this month. An online auction for advertising space on Ryanair’s Ski Site - Ryanair.com/ski will take place on Friday the 19th September 2008 and will be run by Trading Partners, a leading e-sourcing provider.
Virgin America and Expedia announce partnership
Virgin America, the airline that is reinventing domestic air travel, and global online travel leader Expedia, have announced a new multi-year strategic partnership, under which Expedia is now offering all of Virgin America's published fares, schedules, and inventory to leisure and unmanaged business travellers in the U.S.
Eastern Airways nominated for industry award
Eastern Airways, has been nominated for a prestigious travel industry award in the category “Best UK domestic airline for business”. The Buying Business Travel Diamond Awards 2009 are one of the most valued and respected of travel accolades, representing the views of the industry’s most important customers. This includes company travel buyers, arrangers and travel agents that secure the best service from suppliers.