Flights
Gulf Air and Queens Park Rangers partnership takes off
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today signed a three-year sponsorship deal with London-based Queens Park Rangers Football Club. The deal will see the Club carry the airline's branding on all team kit, including First Team home, away and third shirts, promoting the airline and Bahrain globally.
Northwest Airlines cancels three international routes
KLM’s Trans-Atlantic joint venture partner Northwest Airlines has announced a cancellation of flights between Detroit - Düsseldorf and Hartford - Amsterdam, effective October 1, 2008. As from the same date flights between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Paris will be suspended, to be resumed on March 28, 2009.
Lufthansa adjusts fuel surcharge
In recent weeks, crude oil and kerosene prices have continued to rise. In response to this development, Lufthansa is adjusting its fuel surcharges on its flights. The fuel surcharge on domestic German and intra-European routes will increase by three euros to 27 euros per flight segment. On long-haul routes the corresponding fuel surcharge will be raised by five euros to 97 euros per flight segment. The increases will apply to all Lufthansa tickets issued on or after 17 July 2008.
Lufthansa publishes sustainability report 2008
Lufthansa has this month published a new issue of its "Balance" sustainability report giving a broad sweep of the Group’s activities, the advances it has made and its future objectives in the environmental, business, societal and social fields.
Air Seychelles acquires fourth B767
Air Seychelles, one of the world’s smallest airlines, has acquired a fourth Boeing 767 aircraft in its 25th anniversary year. The B767-300ER has been leased from International Lease Corporation (ILFC) and is due to be in operation by the autumn.
Holidaymakers snub larger airports for regional convenience
Claims that airport delays are prompting holidaymakers to rethink their holiday plans to stay in the UK have been strongly denied by one leading tour operator, which uses regional airports. Rather than reporting a downturn, Jet2holidays.com, says that travellers are turning their backs on the likes of Heathrow and Gatwick airports in favour of an entirely better experience at the local airports it uses, of faster, cheaper and more convenient travel.
Wheelchair athlete makes Olympic bid
Kent-based athlete Steve Brown, 27, shares the dream of representing the Great Britain at the 2012 London Olympics with athletes up and down the nation. But unlike most others, Steve's journey is one of inspiration following a life-changing accident just three years ago. In support of Steve’s Olympic dream, a Birmingham-based airport car parking company – Airparks - is to provide him with free use of its 'Meet and Greet' service at London airports, worth approximately £2,000.
Ryanair announces 2 new routes from Leeds Bradford
Ryanair has announced 2 new routes to Girona Barcelona and Alicante from Leeds Bradford International Airport. The Girona Barcelona route will operate 4 times weekly from 1st October 2008, while the 3 times weekly service to Alicante will commence on 28th October.
Ryanair announces capacity reductions at Stansted
Ryanair has announced substantial capacity cutbacks at Stansted for its Winter Schedule (08/09). Ryanair, which last Winter had 36 aircraft based at Stansted, will this Winter reduce that number to 28 aircraft (a 25% reduction), and an approximate 14% reduction in the number of weekly flights from over 1,850 per week last year to just under 1,600 this year. Ryanair estimates that its traffic at London Stansted will decline this Winter by some 900,000 passengers compared to last Winter’s schedule.
Ryanair says £1 airfares are alive and well
Ryanair has confirmed that contrary to last week’s claims by EU bureaucrats, £1 airfares are alive and kicking and are available during a 3 day seat sale at ryanair.com.
Virgin Atlantic cabin crew offer top packing tips
To help passengers on their travels this summer, Virgin Atlantic’s cabin crew have listed some of their top tips for packing to help passengers have a stress free start to their holiday.
Air Arabia to introduce service to Kiev in October
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it will introduce service to Kiev, Ukraine, in October 2008. The launch of this new destination reflects Air Arabia’s growing expansion into the Eastern European market.
Air Arabia opens third sales shop in Sharjah
Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa, announced today that it has opened its third fully dedicated sales shop in the Emirate of Sharjah. Sharjah is home to Air Arabia’s central hub and corporate headquarters.
Rolls-Royce and BA launch alternative fuel trial
Rolls-Royce and British Airways today announced the start of a scientific test programme to investigate the viability of alternative fuels for the aviation industry. The in-depth study will seek to identify practical alternatives to the current industry-standard fuel kerosene, with the potential to make real reductions to the carbon footprint of aircraft.
Singapore Airlines launches additional A380 services to Heathrow
Singapore Airlines will add an additional A380 service on the Singapore-London route on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. More Singapore Airlines customers flying to and from London will be able to experience flying aboard the carriers world-renowned Airbus A380 with the introduction of four additional weekly services.