Flights
easyJet launches Gatwick to Salzburg route
easyJet has announced a new route from London Gatwick to Salzburg in Austria. The new route, which commences on 13 December, will operate three times weekly and offer fares from just £32.99 one way including tax.
Emirates offers special Dubai packages during Ramadan
Emirates’ passengers travelling to Dubai during the religious month of Ramadan can enjoy two nights accommodation from as little as US$57 a night per person.
Emirates honours UAE National Summer Trainees
Emirates has paid tribute to UAE students during its Summer Trainee graduation ceremony, reaffirming the airline’s dedication to recruiting and developing the nation’s youngsters.
Flybe alerts passengers to ‘tailormade’ offers
Flybe has announced the launch of Departure Board, an innovative way to keep customers updated in real-time about its latest offers and promotions. Departure Board is a true innovation that, with technology provided by Skinkers, gives customers added opportunities to benefit from last-minute Flybe deals through the delivery of targeted messages direct to their computers based on their individual requirements.
Flybe nominated for best low cost airline award
Flybe has announced that it has been nominated for a British Travel Award in the category of ‘Best Low Cost/No Frills Airline’. The British Travel Awards is the largest awards programme in the UK created to reward the best companies in travel. Recognised by consumers and travel professionals throughout the UK, the British Travel Awards are widely referred to as the ‘Oscars’ of the travel industry.
Flybe celebrates millions of Rewards4all
Flybe reports that the first 12 months of its generous Rewards4all frequent flier programme has proved a resounding success; with over two million reward points awarded, over 6,000 free flights redeemed and in excess of 2,000 Premier Cards already issued for year-long access to Flybe’s Executive Lounges. Flybe has 13 exclusive UK lounges, more than any other domestic airline.
Summer sizzles for Flybe
Flybe is reporting that on the back of an 11% increase in passenger numbers forecast for this summer over 2007, advance bookings for the 2008 August Bank Holiday weekend are already up on last year. With almost two weeks still to go, the airline looks set to increase sales by close to 10% over the four-day period alone.
Flybe says new web services option will support online retailers
Flybe has announced it is creating an XML-based web services option that will allow third parties to directly access its pricing and booking engine without the need for them to resort to so-called ‘screen-scraping’ activity. This is a move designed to protect its main website booking engine and confirms the carrier’s active support of, and commitment to, those online retailers that provide a valued revenue stream.
Gulf Air enhances safety and quality management systems
Gulf Air, the national airline of the kingdom of Bahrain, has embraced the world's leading software for aviation safety and quality management as part of its growth and expansion strategy.
Gulf Air opens up new destinations through Malaysia Airlines
National carrier Gulf Air is expanding its codeshare agreement with Malaysia Airlines, opening up more destinations in Malaysia and Indonesia for Gulf Air passengers.
Gulf Air online sales posts 250% growth
In less than five months after launching the new booking engine, Gulf Air's online sales performance has recorded an impressive 250% growth over last year.
Icelandair invites sick children to amusement park
Icleandair invited almost one hundred children with cancer illnesses to the biggest Nordic amusement park with their families. Icelandair´s Boeing 757 airplane and crew, which volunteered their work that day, waited at the airport while the children and their families enjoyed themselves at the park.
KLM warns customers about fraudulent emails
North American customers of various airlines are being sent ‘phishing’ or ‘scam’ e-mails that often look like a booking confirmation from a reputable airline. These e-mails contain links to pages that ask for personal details or are infected with viruses providing access to your computer. KLM is advising customers that they will never ask for personal details in an e-mail.
Lufthansa and TAM to offer joint flights to São Paulo
Lufthansa is expanding the services it offers to customers flying to Brazil and launching code share flights in partnership with the Brazilian carrier TAM. From 18 August, Lufthansa and TAM passengers will be able to book any of the flights operated jointly by either carrier between Frankfurt or Munich and São Paulo. Customers will then have a choice of 21 codeshare flights per week between Germany and Brazil.
Monarch offers holiday extras
Monarch Airlines are now working with Essential Travel to bring you the best choice of airport parking and airport hotels, at the most competitive prices.