Flights
easyJet completes GB integration
easyJet has successfully completed the operational integration of GB Airways, with the enlarged airline being first major in Europe to operate under the new European operating certificates.
easyJet arrives in Manchester
easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, arrives in Manchester this week, and to celebrate its arrival the airline will turn the city orange. There will be a huge advertising campaign and an interactive orange fun bus, which will tour the city and give Mancunians the chance to win easyJet prizes, including flights and holidays to fabulous summer sun destinations from their local airport.
easyJet launches new route from Jersey to Liverpool
Following on from the new route from Jersey to Luton on the 20 March 2008, easyJet, the UK’s largest airline, today launched another new service from Jersey to Liverpool.
Emirates touches down to the beat of African Drums
Emirates, one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, achieved a new milestone last evening as it touched down to the vibrant beats of the African drums at Cape Town – its 100th global destination, and second gateway in South Africa.
Emirates unveils futuristic lounge in Australia
Emirates Airline has officially opened its new lounge at Brisbane International Airport , unveiling the facility that offers a stunning 360 degree view and is the first airline lounge in Australia capable of boarding passengers directly to the aircraft, including the upper deck of the Airbus A380.
New routes and low fares with Flybe's summer schedule
Flybe, Europe’s largest low cost regional airline, today launches its first flights of the summer season, bringing 34 new routes to UK travellers, with seats available for booking throughout the summer at flybe.com.
Flybe offers double points on Gatwick travel
Flybe, Europe’s leading regional low cost airline, is offering double Rewards4all points on all flights booked on or before 14th April for all customers flying to or from London Gatwick in April and May.
Gulf Air hosts first internal security seminar
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has for the first time brought all key security personnel from outstations under one roof in a bid to further strengthen the vigilance and security measures across the airline's network.
New KLM Crown Lounge at Houston Airport
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines opened its new Crown Lounge at Houston Airport in early March, just ahead of the start of its Summer Schedule. The lounge is almost twice the size of its predecessor and is highly appreciated by passengers.
Monarch announces hand baggage restrictions
The department for Transport has recently approved new security arrangements at a number of UK airports, removing the single hand baggage restriction, with Gatwick being the latest airport to lift this restriction from 31 March 08.
SAS finalizes pilot agreement
On April 1, 2008, SAS and the Danish Pilots' Association (DPF), the Norwegian SAS Pilots' Association (NSF) and the Swedish Pilots' Association (SPF) signed a two-year collective agreement on salaries and general terms of service. The agreement period is April 1, 2007, through March 31, 2009. SAS now has multiyear agreements with all 39 trade union organizations in the Group.
TAP begins direct flights from Madeira to Madrid
With the IATA Summer period now approaching TAP is consolidating its investments for the coming months as already announced in January in the BTL. The aim is to improve the service offered to customers implemented in connections to Madeira by means of an increased number of flights and the creation of a new direct destination.
TAP at Heathrow Terminal 1 from November
Within the context of the Star Alliance project “Move under one Roof”, TAP should begin operating as of November from Terminal 1 at Heathrow Airport in London. Implementation of this project which aims to offer alliance passengers greater ease and more commodity through the use of common spaces at leading airports will take place in a series of phases. The first begins in April and conclusion is scheduled for 2012.
United Airlines to help Aloha Airlines customers
United Airlines is prepared to assist and accommodate customers who are affected by the termination of Aloha Airlines service. For customers who are flying on a United ticket, United will rebook them on an alternate flight where space is available, for no additional charge. For customers traveling on an Aloha ticket, United is offering discounted one-way fares through the end of April that will make it easier for them to return home.
Australia's newest international airline goes on sale
Australia’s newest International Airline, V Australia, has announced daily direct Sydney-Los Angeles flights as its inaugural trans-Pacific route and a premium product offering when it takes to the skies from 15 December 2008.