Flights
Branson says Kenya is back on track for tourism
Sir Richard Branson, President of Virgin Atlantic Airways today vowed to help Kenya to get back on track and increase tourist numbers. Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, has also unveiled a new advertising campaign aimed at attracting more travellers back to Kenya.
Frequent flyers help build school facilities in Kenya
Sir Richard Branson, the President of Virgin Atlantic, last week helped to put the finishing touches to new school facilities in Kenya which have been partially funded by some of the airline’s frequent flyers. Sir Richard today joined hundreds of local schoolchildren and VIPS as he attended an opening ceremony at the Sekenani Primary School in the Maasai Mara in Kenya.
Air Europa opens new UK sales office
On 5th May 2008, leading Spanish airline, Air Europa, opened its own sales office in the UK in support of its new daily scheduled services from London Gatwick Airport.
Air passengers switch to Virgin’s fast new terminal
Five months after the official opening last December of its new Terminal at Heathrow, Virgin Atlantic today announced outstanding customer feedback and performance results for the first few months of operation in the new facilities. The new terminal 3 is also attracting thousands of new passengers, with total long-haul passenger numbers up 4% in April. Upper Class sales were particularly strong, with a 10% increase in passenger numbers last month.
Aegean Airlines celebrates inaugural flight
Aegean Airlines celebrated its inaugural flight between Stansted and Athens yesterday last week by welcoming passengers with champagne, gifts and a party atmosphere. The introduction of the twice-daily, year round service between Stansted and Athens provides passengers with a real alternative for their travel to Greece. Aegean Airlines, Greece’s fastest growing full-service airline, is providing its customers with a premium 2 cabin service and in-flight catering.
Flybe announces three new Interline partnerships
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, today announces it has implemented a further three new Interline e-ticket partnerships, namely with Korean Air, US Airways and Singapore Airlines.
High demand for AirAsia X’s new Perth route
AirAsia X, the pioneering low-cost long-haul airline, reports that it has been positively overwhelmed with strong demand for seats following the launch of its latest route to Perth, Australia.
Isango signs partnership with Ryanair
Ryanair has announced a new partnership with Isango, which will provide Ryanair’s 60 million passengers with the guaranteed lowest price on over 4,000 trips and tours on Ryanair.com. Passengers can now save time and avoid queues at Europe’s top sites by booking Isango’s range of sightseeing tours and activities before they fly on the ‘Trips and Tours’ section of Ryanair.com.
Ryanair announces changes to priority boarding service
Ryanair has announced changes to its optional priority boarding service which allows passengers to be first to board their flights. Airport check-in passengers currently pay £4 / €5 for this service, while web check-in passengers receive this service free of charge in order to promote online check-in.
Ryanair launches holiday rental site
Ryanair has announced the launch of Ryanairvillas.com which will give property owners the chance to advertise holiday rentals on Europe's largest travel site. In partnership with Web Reservations International, Ryanairvillas.com will afford property owners the chance to create and publish their own advertisements, including photos, maps and property descriptions, while providing the necessary online tools to manage enquiries and bookings.
Virgin Atlantic launches upper class seat sale
Virgin Atlantic, one of the world’s leading long-haul airlines, today announced that it has an amazing seat sale on until the 24 June for Upper Class tickets to selected destinations until December this year. The fares, from as little as £1099, are available for travel up to and including the 31 December to destinations such as New York, Boston, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami, San Francisco & Los Angeles in the US and Worldwide destinations such as Delhi, Mumbai, Shanghai, Dubai, Lagos & Nairobi.
San Diego receives boost with new direct air links from UK
UK event and exhibition planners will soon have direct access to San Diego when Zoom Airlines’ new direct flights from London Gatwick to San Diego take-off in June. The San Diego Convention Centre (SDCC) is one of the largest convention centres in North America with award winning facilities and services attracting some of the largest events and exhibitors from all over world.
Footy fans battle to find flights to Moscow
Those inspired to see the clash of the Premiership giants in Moscow could still bag a bargain when the Red Devils take on Chelsea in the first all England Champions League Final at the Luzhniki Stadium on 21st May. Manchester United may have won the Premiership, but there is still all to play for in Moscow, and fans are heading out in their masses as many airlines have experienced a huge demand for flights.
El Al announces website upgrade and express check-in
El Al, the national airline of Israel who is celebrating its 60th anniversary in September has announced the launch of its newly upgraded website elal.co.uk, including an express online check-in service for London Heathrow.
Aer Arann wins majority in PSO tender
Aer Arann welcomes the announcement by the Minister for Transport that they have been awarded four of the six routes on offer in the PSO tender. The airline has won Derry-Dublin for the first time ever. It has also retained the Galway-Dublin, Sligo-Dublin and Donegal-Dublin routes. The contracts were awarded to Aer Arann following an open public tender process, conducted in accordance with EU Regulations.