Flights
Vision Beijing flies with Emirates to six continents
Emirates Airline, the Dubai-based international airline that flies to six continents, has announced the launch of Vision Beijing - a series of Beijing Olympic promotional films - onboard Emirates’ award-winning Information, Communication and Entertainment (ice) system, starting July 2008.
Emirates to launch A380 with bi-coastal inauguration
Emirates Airline has announced plans to showcase the new, double-decker Airbus A380 during exclusive familiarisation flights in San Francisco and Los Angeles. The familiarisation flights will immediately follow the inaugural flight of the aircraft from Dubai to New York JFK on August 1st, 2008.
Emirates increases Brazil service to daily
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing international airlines has introduced a seventh frequency to its Brazil service, making its non-stop Dubai-Sao Paulo operation daily, effective 1st July 2008.
Top digital advertising awards in the Cannes for Emirates
Emirates' digital advertising ability has been declared a roaring success after the airline marched off with three Cannes Lions at the 55th International Advertising Festival.
Skywards members earn double miles until end of October
During the months of July, August, September and October 2008, members of Skywards, the frequent flyer programme of Emirates, can earn double Miles on more than 100 flights across the network. All Skywards members who registers and flies Emirates in First, Business and Economy Class on select flights are eligible for the double Miles bonus.
Flybe commended for commitment to learning
Flybe has been awarded a certificate in recognition of its commitment to supporting Work Related and Enterprise Learning at a ceremony at St Mellion’s Hotel Golf and Country Club in Cornwall.
Flybe cements presence in Scotland
Flybe has announced that it is - despite the many economic challenges facing the aviation industry and the wider economy - successfully continuing to build a bigger and stronger airline allowing it more opportunities to develop routes and encourage further business to Scotland.
Flybe dedicates aircraft to ‘Wembley Grecians’
Exeter-based Flybe has announced the naming of one of its fleet to honour the ‘Wembley Grecians’. The specially branded Bombardier Q400 aircraft has been named after the triumphant 2007/2008 Exeter City FC team that won promotion back to the Football League in May.
Flybe's Guernsey passengers 'can-can' now fly direct to Paris
Flybe has begun operation of its direct Guernsey to Paris route, cementing its position as the Channel Islands’ number one carrier. With fares from just £39.99 one way, including taxes and charges, the announcement further reinforces Flybe’s commitment to bringing convenient, low cost travel to Guernsey.
Flybe only UK airline in 2008 global Airline Strategy Awards
Flybe, the only UK airline to feature in this year’s global Airline Strategy Awards, have announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jim French has received the prestigious 2008 Airline Strategy Award for Regional Leadership.
Flybe extends Winter ski schedule
Flybe is extending the schedule for a number of key winter ski flights out of six UK airports on Saturdays to meet strong customer demand. The continuation of the popular routes is ideal for those looking to catch the last of the snow in some of the best resorts the Alps have to offer such as Verbier, Chamonix, Val D’Isere and Courchevel.
Flybe signs Avis up for another three year contract
Flybe has awarded Avis a three year contract to be its exclusive car rental partner, building on a successful relationship that already spans five years.
'Flybe Connections' creates 117 new route options
Flybe has created an additional 117 new connecting flights for Flybe passengers with the launch of Flybe Connections, a convenient, new, one-stop, thru-booking service, now available following the announcement of its 2008 Winter Schedule.
Flybe partnership with Hahn Air opens up worldwide ticketing
Flybe has announced it has implemented a new Interline e ticket partnership with Hahn Air that, with immediate effect, will enable travel agents to issue interline itineraries with Flybe and numerous other Hahn Air partners worldwide and gives Flybe BSP access in 96 countries for interline point to point ticketing.
Gulf Air aims to expand China operations
After the successful debut of its service to Shanghai, Gulf Air, the national airline of the Kingdom of Bahrain, is aiming to expand operations to more destinations in China, one of world’s fastest developing economies.