Flights
New Dublin service direct from the Docklands
British Airways is further expanding its network at London City Airport with the launch of a new service to Dublin and increased frequency on some existing routes. The new three-a-day Dublin service will begin on June 1, providing an important air link between the two capital cities for both business and leisure passengers.
Need a speedy ride to JFK?
Delta Air Lines’ customers travelling to or from New York City have more convenient ways to book time-saving US Helicopter service between downtown Manhattan or 34th Street and John F. Kennedy International Airport. Through a new codeshare agreement, travel agents can now book Delta customers on US Helicopter via the major global distribution systems, and customers can book directly at delta.com. Delta SkyMiles members earn 500 miles for each booking.
easyJet withholds Gatwick price hike payment from BAA
easyJet has informed BAA that it intends to withhold part of the dramatic price increase being imposed on it at Gatwick Airport, pending the outcome of a Judicial Review.
Hitwise names easyJet.com top travel website
easyJet.com has been recognised as the most popular airline website in the UK for the third year running by Hitwise, the leading online competitive intelligence company.
A major step in the right direction
That is the response from easyJet, following the Competition Commission’s (CC) emerging thinking into the structure, behaviour and regulation of BAA, which easyJet has hailed as a hugely important piece of work which rightly recognises that the current system of airport regulation is fundamentally flawed and that the interests of the travelling public should come first.
New route from Glasgow to Faro with easyJet
easyJet, Scotland’s largest low-fares airline, will welcome passengers onboard its inaugural flight from Glasgow to Faro in Portugal today, giving the region’s travellers an even greater choice of destinations from their local airport.
easyJet launches three new routes from Bristol
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, launches three new routes this week from Bristol to Biarritz, Olbia and Split . The new services this morning to Biarritz will provide the region's travellers with access to some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, whilst Olbia and Split will join the network from Bristol on Saturday 26 April 2008; perfect timing for the summer sun.
Emirates strengthens business connection with Houston
Houston Mayor Bill White made a stop to Dubai on Sunday to meet with HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al-Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive Emirates Airline and Group. The meeting was attended by key representatives from industry and government. The meetings focussed on economic development opportunities for both the city and the airline.
Flybe launches year-round Guernsey - Paris route
Flybe, Europe’s largest regional low cost airline, is following up the launch of its 2008 summer schedule with a new year-round, four times a week route to the French capital city of Paris, effective 11th July.
Gulf Air report online sales success
Gulf Air's online sales strategy has been a huge success with triple digit growth fuelled by robust bookings on one of the industry's most user-friendly website - Gulfair.com.
Lufthansa introduces non-stop business jet service to Pune
Lufthansa is further expanding its services to key Indian cities for business and leisure travellers alike. From 1 July 2008, Germany’s largest airline will launch a new route from Frankfurt to Pune in western India. In all comfort passengers will be able to reach Pune non-stop, six times a week in an Airbus A319 which has been refitted as a Business Jet.
Gourmet delights for Lufthansa passengers
The Swiss star chef from the famous La Marmite restaurant in St. Moritz has created special menus for Lufthansa passengers travelling in First and Business Class during the months of May and June.
Monarch resumes services between Manchester and Gibraltar
Award winning low fares airline Monarch is re-launching services between Manchester and Gibraltar, with a three times a week service commencing in September.
Monarch airline doubles services to Canary Islands
Award winning low fare airline Monarch is once again leading the way by announcing its Winter 2008/2009 schedule from London Gatwick Airport. The schedule, which is on sale now via monarch.co.uk, includes almost 500,000 seats with more flying to the popular Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote, additional services to Murcia and the first Winter operation for the popular Larnaca route.
Ryanair launch new summer routes from Stansted
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline has announced two new summer routes from London Stansted to Beziers (France) and Rimini (Italy). The flights go on sale today on ryanair.com and will operate in June, July and August.