Flights
Air France celebrates the film world
On the occasion of the Cannes Film Festival, Air France has added a new section about the film world to its website - Airfrancelasaga.com. When and how did cinema get on board? In what way has film screening developed? Through a voyage through time, airfrancelasaga.com invites surfers to discover several films portraying the story of Air France and cinema.
Low-cost terminal fees in Marseille
Air France expressed its satisfaction with the decision taken by the Council of State on 7 May 2008, cancelling the amount of airport fees applicable in the MP2 low-cost terminal at Marseille-Provence airport for 2006 and 2007.
Austrian to increase fuel surcharges from May 20
Due to the new record high in the kerosene purchase price, the Austrian Airlines Group is increasing its fuel surcharge for short- and medium-haul flights from the current level of EUR 17 to EUR 21. Fuel surcharges on long-haul routes also have to be increased, from EUR 77 to EUR 82.
BA confirms long haul switch for June
BAA and British Airways confirmed today that the first phase of the move of additional flights into Heathrow Terminal 5 will take place in June. Services to and from eight long-haul destinations will be switched from Terminal 4 to Terminal 5 on June 5.
Delta employees lend a helping hand
Equipped with hammers, nails and plenty of good will, nearly 60 Delta Air Lines employees will partner with Habitat for Humanity to help build 30 homes with families in the Mississippi Gulf Coast during a weeklong trip to the region starting this weekend.
easyJet launches October 2008 schedule
easyJet has launched its October 2008 schedule for flights from the UK to Europe and domestic destinations. Flights from 28 September 2008 to 2 November 2008 are on sale now. You can now grab family holiday in the October Half Term school holidays, or enjoy the last of the Autumn sun.
Emirates passengers fly though Dubai Airport
Flying has just become even simpler for Emirates passengers following the introduction of an innovative new facility at the award winning carrier’s Dubai International Airport hub.
Emirates gains goodwill in Guangzhou
A delegation of senior executives from Emirates arrived in Guangzhou to showcase the airline and Dubai ahead of the launch of its services on 1st July. They met government officials, VIPs, the travel trade industry, media and other stakeholders during the road show.
Big demand for Flybe’s Manchester route
Flybe, Europe’s largest low cost regional airline, today reports that ticket sales particularly on its Glasgow, Edinburgh and Belfast to Manchester services between 12th and 14th May are up by over 50% compared to the same period last year.
Flybe bowled over by Isle of Man – Birmingham success
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, has today announced the extension of its double-daily Birmingham – Isle of Man service through the 2008/9 Winter Season following the enormous success enjoyed since tickets went on sale at the end of November 2007.
Flybe celebrates 5-star rating on key Guernsey route
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, has welcomed official recognition in being named as Guernsey’s most punctual and reliable carrier, topping the tables on the Island’s London Gatwick service for the period 1st March – 30th April 2008, soundly outperforming its competitor on this lifeline route.
Flybe celebrates 5-star rating on key Jersey route
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, has welcomed official recognition in being named as Jersey’s most punctual and reliable carrier, topping the tables for punctuality and reliability on the London Gatwick service for the period 1st March – 30th April 2008, soundly outperforming its competitor on this lifeline route.
Flybe adds two extra services to accommodate TT fans
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, has announced it is adding a minimum of two extra return flights on its popular Isle of Man to Manchester route. These, added to Flybe’s existing schedule of up to five a day, will give TT fans extra opportunities to attend the famous Isle of Man motorcycle races, being held between 24 May and 07 June.
Icelandair begins Toronto service
Icelandair commemorated its first flight between Iceland and Toronto on May 2, 2008. With up to five flights weekly, this service marks the extension of Icelandair's service into Canada under the Open Skies agreement between the Canadian government and Iceland.
Icelandair soars on the silver screen
An Icelandair Boeing 757 will make its screen debut alongside superstar Brendan Fraser and Icelandic newcomer Anita Briem in New Line Cinema’s summer blockbuster Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D. The movie is based on Jules Verne’s sci-fi masterpiece, in which Snaefellsjökull glacier in Iceland conceals the secret entrance to the center of the Earth.