Flights
Monarch launches Birmingham Gibraltar route
Monarch, the leading scheduled leisure airline is to launch flights to Gibraltar as part of the carrier’s expansion of its Birmingham network of routes for summer 2013.
Skybus to adapt aircraft to carry people with mobility difficulties
As part of their ongoing commitment to the Isles of Scilly, the Isles of Scilly Steamship Company has secured part funding for a stretcher conversion kit for its aircraft which will enable them to transport people with mobility difficulties.
Jet2.com makes debit cards free
Leading leisure airline Jet2.com has made all bookings using a debit card free. This change gives even better value to passengers travelling from the North, and greater clarity to customers through the booking process, meaning the price you see is the price you pay.
Ryanair to send free SMS alerts for flight delays of over 90 mins
Ryanair, Europe’s low cost airline, has announced that passengers who experience very rare Ryanair flight delays, of over 90 minutes, will now receive free text message updates to advise them of the likely duration of the delay and their new departure time.
British Airways announce new First for London Gatwick
British Airways is introducing its award-winning new First class service on four of its popular Caribbean routes from London Gatwick this summer.
Thai Airways offers faster check-in facility
Thai Airways International (THAI) have introduced a Mobile Boarding Pass service which allows customers to check in at Suvarnabhumi Airport, Chiang Mai International Airport, Phuket International Airport, and domestic airports within Thailand, ensuring passengers will no longer have to endure long queues at the check-in counter.
Golfers to benefit from BA Irish flight boost
Golfers in south-east England now have even easier access to some of the world's finest courses - and what's more they can take their golf clubs for free.
Flyers would lie their way to a free upgrade
Bargain-hunting travellers prefer to fib and flirt with check-in staff than pay for an upgrade on a long-haul flight, according to a new poll from flight comparison site Skyscanner.
It's official - London now has a new airport
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has now included London Southend Airport within its classification of the Metropolitan Area of London – meaning the airport is now officially London Southend to the rest of the world.
Get golfing with Iceland Express
The low-fare airline, Iceland Express, is encouraging all golfers to test their skills by offering up to 20% off green fees at 12 Icelandic courses.
easyJet launches mobile optimised website
easyJet has this week launched its first mobile optimized website across Europe. Accessed through m.easyjet.com the new mobile site gives customers the ability to search & book flights, check flight information on the go, manage flight bookings and access FAQs through Blackberry, Windows 7, iPhone and Android devices.
Travellers say NO to hand baggage charge
Following the news that Wizz Air is to charge passengers for carrying a large piece of hand luggage, a poll conducted by Skyscanner, Europe’s leading flight booking site reveals a massive 88% of travellers would choose to fly with another airline rather than pay for their hand luggage.
Monarch Airlines launch Leeds Bradford as sixth UK base
Monarch, the scheduled leisure airline, has announced the launch of its sixth UK base, Leeds Bradford, as well as twelve new routes and the continuation of the Leeds Bradford to Munich route for Summer 13; further strengthening the airline’s operations from the North of England and creating 200 jobs within the local area.
84% of air passengers against extra-wide airline seats
Proposals from airline manufacturer Airbus to reduce seat sizes to accommodate new extra-wide seats have enraged passengers, with 84% of respondents to a Skyscanner survey saying the move was unfair.
Live it up in Lima with Air Europa
Air Europa has launched daily flights to Lima as the airline keeps up with growing UK demand for flights to the Peruvian capital.