Flights
SAS found guilty in court
SAS Norge has been instructed to pay NOK 132 million in compensation to Norwegian in a civil suit at Asker and Bærum District Court. "At the present time, we are focusing all our energy on handling the consequences of the Avinor strike, and we will review the terms of the judgment when Norwegian aviation has returned to normal. But it is highly probable that we will appeal this judgment," says Ola Strand, President of SAS Norge.
Public Prosecutor discontinues preliminary investigation of SAS
The Public Prosecutor in Stockholm has decided to discontinue the preliminary investigation regarding suspicions of the crime of "creating danger to another person" in conjunction with the SAS accidents involving Dash 8 Q400 aircraft in Aalborg and Vilnius on September 9, 2007 and September 12, 2007, respectively.
SAS asks suppliers to reduce prices
In a bid to further cut costs, SAS is now requesting a 10-percent price reduction on goods and services in a letter to its suppliers, an activity that is part of the framework of the company's Profit 2008 action program.
SWISS to adjust fares at the end of May
SWISS will be raising its fares slightly at the end of May. The price of a SWISS flight from Switzerland will be increased by an average of around 2.5 per cent. With the cost of crude oil having reached new record highs over the past few weeks and months and with little prospect of any easing of the situation even in the mid-to-long-term future, SWISS has decided to follow its competitors and effect a moderate increase to its fares.
SWISS takes off with top cuisine from Bern
SWISS will be offering its customers culinary delights from Bern, Switzerland’s capital, from May 28. Gregor Zimmermann, executive chef at the city’s Bellevue Palace, has concocted some innovative combinations exclusively for SWISS’s First and Business Class travellers in collaboration with foodservice provider Gate Gourmet.
Extra TAP flights to Zagreb, Prague & Budapest
In order to meet the strong demand registered in the market, TAP will launch two new direct flights a week between Lisbon and Zagreb running on Tuesdays and Fridays during the period between July 22 and September 12.
TAP increases European fleet
TAP’s medium-haul fleet has been increased with the arrival of a new A319 aircraft that will be integrated into regular company flights on May 17 after undergoing initial maintenance and engineering preparatory work.
TAP pays homage in farewell to A310
Twenty years after beginning flights with TAP livery, the A310 Airbus bids farewell to the company this year. To mark this milestone, the "Bartholomeu Dias" CS-THE A310 will take part in AeroNostalgia 2008, an aeronautical event to be held at the Sintra Airbase on May 25 between 2:00 and 6:30pm. In the evening, there will be an A410 farewell dinner at the Air Force Academy mess.
Lower fuel charges for Virgin economy passengers
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today became the first airline to announce that Economy class passengers will pay lower fuel charges than those travelling in premium cabins.
United Airlines offers inter-island Hawaiian flights
United Airlines customers may visit the Hawaiian Islands more easily this summer through a new codeshare agreement with Hawaiian Airlines, complementing United’s 18 flights daily between Hawaii and the mainland - more than any other carrier. Through the codeshare service on Hawaiian Airlines’ inter-island Hawaii flights, United's Mileage Plus members will also have the opportunity to accrue and redeem frequent flyer miles on the flights.
United Airlines and Jet Airways announce codeshare deal
East meets West - and customers from United Airlines and Jet Airways will benefit - through an agreement signed by both carriers. The companies plan to offer codeshare service, significantly expanding the number of flights available to customers of both carriers to travel between the U.S. and India. United's Mileage Plus and Jet Airways' JetPrivilege members would also have the opportunity to accrue and redeem frequent flyer miles on most flights.
United Airlines donates cash and cargo to relief efforts in China
United Airlines is joining customers and employees to support the victims of the China earthquake by contributing to relief efforts. The United Airlines Foundation is matching up to $50,000 in donations from employees and will give out up to 5 million frequent flyer mile—500 bonus miles to each Mileage Plus customer who donates at least $50 to the American Red Cross through united.com.*
Eastern Airways switches terminals at Birmingham
UK regional airline, Eastern Airways will be switching all its flights at Birmingham International Airport from Terminal 2 to Terminal 1 from Wednesday 4 June 2008.
Ryanair launches Stansted to Zweibrücken route
Ryanair has announced a new route from London Stansted to Zweibrücken, Germany's "city of roses and horses", which will start on October 28.
Virgin celebrates 20 years of flights to Orlando
This month Virgin Atlantic celebrates its 20th anniversary of flights to Orlando in Florida. To celebrate the anniversary, Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with Walt Disney World, Orlando, to offer children passengers travelling on the Orlando flights departing from Gatwick on the 28 May Mickey and Minnie Mouse ears. In celebration Disney will also grant one lucky family a 'Disney Dream' in honour of the Year of a Million Dreams 2 celebrations currently taking place in the resorts.