Flights
Air Astana climbs higher during 2008
Air Astana, the flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, continued to experience strong growth during the first half of 2008, with available seat kilometers up by 20% to 4.2 billion compared to the same period in 2007.
Business travellers lift profits at Virgin Atlantic
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, said today that a surge in business travellers helped to boost annual profits in 2007/08. Premium passenger numbers rose by 22% during the year, as Virgin Atlantic took market share from BA and other carriers.
Delta to fly nonstop between Nashville and Cancun
Delta Air Lines today announced it will expand service to Cancun, Mexico, with new nonstop flights from Nashville International Airport beginning on December 20, 2008. The Nashville flight brings to 10 the number of U.S. cities from which Delta serves the popular destination in Mexico’s Riviera Maya.
German National Tourist Board teams up with Lufthansa
German National Tourist Board (GNTB) and Lufthansa Airlines have together announced a competition for travel tour operators across the Eastern Province in Saudi Arabia.
Sama Airlines signs agreement with Safi Airways
Sama Airlines, the newest low-fares airline in Saudi Arabia, announced a commercial agreement has been signed between Sama and Safi Airways, to provide more choices for travel to the customers of both airlines. Safi Airways provide daily flights between Dubai and Kabul, enabling onward travel on Sama’s Saudi domestic and international network via Sharjah.
British Airways' Ramadan offer takes-off
British Airways – the UK’s flagship carrier which operates 21 weekly flights from the UAE to Heathrow - has launched an offer with very attractive fares to London and beyond. Customers can book on ba.com, where fares from Dubai to London start from AED2490 and to New York from AED3900.
Aer Lingus announces new Chairman
The Board of Directors of Aer Lingus Group plc today wishes to announce the appointment of Colm Barrington as Chairman of the Board. Mr Barrington will succeed John Sharman as Chairman. He will be appointed to the board in September and will then assume the role of Chairman.
Air France reports incident at Montreal Trudeau
Air France confirms that one of its Boeing 747-400 arriving from Paris had an incident at Montreal-Trudeau yesterday afternoon. After its landing, it came to a standstill with its nose wheel slightly outside the runway. The aircraft had left Paris-CDG at 4:56 pm (Paris time) and landed in Montreal at 5:44 pm, local time.
bmi welcomes Competition Commission findings on BAA
bmi, London Heathrow’s second largest airline, has welcomed the latest findings of the Competition Commission, which calls for BAA to sell three of its seven UK airports, ending its market dominance of airport ownership in London and Scotland.
Delta announces new services between NYC the Dominican Republic
Delta has announced a schedule change for flights connecting New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport to Santo Domingo and Santiago, Dominican Republic. The two routes will operate on Saturdays starting December 13, 2008.
Flybe welcomes findings on BAA breakup
Flybe has welcomed the provisional findings contained in the Competition Commission’s preliminary report on the suggested break-up of BAAs near monopoly of UK airport ownership.
Flybe reports last minute demand for bank holiday sunshine
Flybe has reported an unprecedented last minute demand for flights to Spain and France over last bank holiday weekend. Sales to both countries were up 10% up on last year from bedraggled Brits determined to escape to enjoy some fun in some summer sun.
Gulf Air announces Ramadan "Big Seat Sale"
Welcoming the holy month of Ramadan, Bahrain's national carrier Gulf Air has announced a "Big Seat Sale" promotion offering unbeatable ticket prices to select destinations.
Gulf Air World Wide Contact Centre celebrates first anniversary
Gulf Air's World Wide Contact Centre (WWCC) in Bahrain has completed one year's service to its customers. A ceremony was held at the Gulf Air headquarters to celebrate WWCC’s first anniversary under the patronage of Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Björn Näf, who was joined by senior members of the Gulf Air management.
Lufthansa named best airline in Europe
Lufthansa has been voted the best airline in Europe in the 2008 World Airline Awards, beating 59 other carriers. More than 15 million passengers took part in the survey, conducted by the UK-based aviation research agency Skytrax over an eleven-month period from August 2007 to June 2008.