Flights
TAP tops 33 thousand passengers in a single day
On August 1 TAP topped a new total number of passengers transported in a single day with a record amount of 33,464. The company has thus improved its previous record by six percent in relation to the last goal achieved on August 11 2007 with 31,714 passengers transported on the same day.
TAP offers faster departures at Lisbon Airport
From August 11 at Lisbon Airport, Tap Executive, Tap Plus passengers or Gold and Silver Victoria Program and TAP Corporate Card members are now offered a new security control and priority x-ray handling service that will help facilitate faster access to the departure lounge.
Zoom gets top marks in consumer survey
Which? Magazine, a U.K. based consumer report has released their 2008 survey on customer satisfaction. Results are based on the response of 30 000 Which? members who rated 71 different airlines.
Zoom launches Summer 2009 flights
Zoom Airlines, the leading transatlantic low-fare carrier, has launched its Summer 2009 schedule. Flights are now available for booking via its website at flyZoom.com.
Local animal charity is all wrapped up
The outstanding work done by volunteers at the Last Chance Animal Rescue is being supported by generous donations from Zoom Airlines, the Atlantic’s only dedicated low-fare carrier. Last Chance Animal Rescue Centre based in Kent, rescues dogs, cats & small furry animals of all ages, desperately seeking loving homes throughout the UK.
More Zoom to Europe
Zoom Airlines has announced its Summer 2009 program is now for sale with a flight schedule featuring enhanced frequency to Rome, London and Paris from Canada.
Fall-ing fares at United Airlines
United Airlines’ fares are falling this autumn for travel to many favourite destinations across the globe. These special fares are available for purchase for select U.S. and international destinations, and customers can book their travel at united.com.
Go flat over the Pacific on United Airlines
Travel to Asia is getting more enjoyable and relaxing with United’s international, lie-flat first and business class seats, taking off to the region with a newly configured Boeing 747. The aircraft will also feature iPod connectivity, enabling customers in the front cabins to enjoy their own videos on a 15.4-inch personal television screen.
United offers enhanced experience for Military Personnel
United Airlines has announced policy changes to improve travel for active duty military personnel, including complimentary, space available access to United’s spacious Economy Plus seating area and the ability to check up to three bags free of charge.
A heavenly experience in the sky
“Sit back, relax and enjoy your flight” never sounded so good. Starting this month, all first and business class customers who fly United’s p.s. service will experience a new level of comfort with the Westin Heavenly Bed products and signature amenities. The partnership between Westin Hotels & Resorts and United Airlines marks the first time that hotel-branded bedding and amenities have taken to the sky on a U.S. airline.
Panasonic delivers 100th eX2 in-flight entertainment system
Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic) has achieved a major milestone in surpassing one hundred eX2 IFE systems installed and flying on commercial airliners. Having already announced in April that eFX has reached the 1000th order milestone, this news points to a growing trend among airlines worldwide to choose Panasonic when considering high quality, reliable inflight entertainment systems for their passengers’ comfort and convenience.
VLM cements status as leading business airline
VLM Airlines’ success as a leading business airline was once again demonstrated recently when it was named ‘Best Business Airline- Western Europe’ by Business Destinations Magazine in their first Annual Travel Awards.
Austrian flying high at World Airline Awards
More than 15 million air passengers from 95 countries around the world have taken part in an online survey to evaluate the world’s best airlines for British consultancy Skytrax. Austrian Airlines took top places in a number of different categories of the World Airline Awards 2008.
New agreement for American Airlines, BA and Iberia
American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia have signed a joint business agreement on flights between North America and Europe and plan to expand their global cooperation.
Delta waives excess bag fees for military personnel
Delta has announced that effective immediately it will waive all excess baggage fees for active military personnel travelling on orders. The fee waivers apply to baggage quantity, weight and size, allowing active servicemen and women to travel with optimum flexibility.